http://www.dailyastorian.com en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:20:33 GMT News, updates and breaking news about the north coast of Oregon and southwest Washington from The Daily Astorian newspaper and Associated Press. See www.dailyastorian.com for more news.. http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65871 Although rain continued to fall Thursday, a big windstorm predicted for Thursday night never materialized. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:12:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65869 The Lewis & Clark Elementary School Student of the Month program recognizes the exemplary actions of particular students. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:11:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65870 Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:11:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65868 The following students have earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher at their schools, qualifying them for the honor roll. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65867 Mel and Betsy Jasmin of Warrenton announce the engagement of their son, Troy Jasmin of Shelton, Wash., to Jennie Housden, also of Shelton. She is the daughter of the late Colleen Dunn and Harold Housden. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:10:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65866 Tiffany A. Raichl of Astoria, daughter of Andrej and Monica Raichl of Astoria, exchanged wedding vows with Craig B. Haataia, also of Astoria, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, on the Peter Iredale Beach in Hammond. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:08:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=37&ArticleID=65864 Looking for a fun winter sport with evening practices under the big lights? Local Sports Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:21:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=37&ArticleID=65865 Local Sports Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:21:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65863 On a page honoring veterans (Kid Scoop.com The Daily Astorian, Nov. 10), one member of the services was again bypassed: the U.S. Merchant Marine. Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:20:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65862 I am on Medicare disability now, but I can remember a time when I was working and had "good" insurance through my employer. Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:20:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65860 Am I the only one who thinks it's crazy for the county and the Oregon Department of Transportation to spend money to find out where the water comes from that floods the Necanicum River? Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65861 The bull elk rifle season of only 14 days started Nov. 14. I have been a bull elk rifle hunter in Clatsop County for 57 years. I missed two seasons being in the U.S. Army. Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65859 I am shocked at the recent recall of Ann Samuelson. It seems a complete misuse of an initiative that I always felt was reserved for the worst of scoundrels, not duly elected and well-supported forward-thinking public servants such as Samuelson. Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:18:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65858 Those attempting to recall three of our county commissioners have one thing in common: an extreme dislike of liquefied natural gas. They have taken a side. Their minds are made up and closed on the subject. Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:17:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65857 With the variety of opinions regarding liquefied natural gas coming to our area, I would like to tell a personal story. Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:17:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65856 I'd like to extend my very grateful appreciation to the city of Astoria for keeping our Aquatic Center open. Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:16:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65855 The Seaside Convention Center hosted a Veteran's Day Program sponsored by the Elks, the American Legion, Seaside Downtown Development Association and the city of Seaside. Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:16:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65854 I saw the short win in the House of Representatives for the passage of health care reform a sign of good things ("Failing the sniff test (again)," The Daily Astorian, Nov. 2). Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:15:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65852 Our kids must push our buttons, that is part of the growing up process. Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:14:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65853 I appreciate the fact that The Daily Astorian's recent "Everyday People" article shone the light on the importance of healthy skin care treatments and products while explaining what a professional esthetician is and does ("Hammond woman takes skincare into the land of deep research," Nov. 2). Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:14:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65851 To President Barack Obama: It's not health insurance that is the big problem here. We, the people, wonder why politicians are so confused. Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:13:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65850 Although I took only five college economics courses, it seems that's 15 more hours than most members of Congress. Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:12:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=23&ArticleID=65849 The 527 organizations are active in presidential and Senate campaigns, but very seldom in county elections The most egregious lie in the Ann Samuelson recall election was the allegation that Samuelson's detractors were brought in from outside Clatsop County. Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65848 Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65847 Warrenton Schools Close and Trail Hike Postponed Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65846 The Daily Astorian and www.dailyastorian.com/gas are publishing prices of gas at North Coast gas stations. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:07:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65845 Clatsop Community College will have a transportation firm moving oversize modular classrooms and offices westbound along Marine Drive, beginning at 20th Street and proceeding to 16th Street, and then moving southbound on 16th to the college on Lexington Avenue. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65844 Retired business owner, 101 Helen Ann (Nordquist) Snow, of Astoria, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Astoria. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65843 SEASIDE - The 12th annual Providence St. Nicholas Festival of Trees, with a theme of "The Nutcracker," will be held Dec. 5 at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave. A free community open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65842 Tea Date Was Incorrect and Photo Caption Listed Wrong Concert Date Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65841 Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65840 Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:50:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65838 Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=61&ArticleID=65839 The entrepreneur who built his grand Victorian house near the Columbia River was a self-made businessman, having built his fortune in farming, banking, sawmills, steamboats and railroads. Multimedia Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:43:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65837 Former Clatsop County resident, 66 Glenda Arlene Pedersen Tennant Stamps, 66, of Ridgefield, Wash., formerly of Warrenton, Astoria and Seaside, died Monday Nov. 16, 2009, at home. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:43:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65836 Former Seaside resident, 58 Gregory Allan Marshall, 58, of Bend, formerly of Seaside, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at home. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:32:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65835 Real Estate group in Gearhart, Cannon Beach to hold drive now through Dec. 21 GEARHART - Windermere/Cronin & Caplan Realty Group, Inc. has announced that the company's Gearhart and Cannon Beach offices are holding their annual donation drive now through Dec. 21. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65834 Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission meets in Astoria; city thanks agency for money The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission got a warm reception at its Thursday meeting in Astoria. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:20:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65833 Healthy donations will keep local families warm this winter There were overstuffed boxes and bursting-at-the-seams bags, and there were bins, filled to overflowing. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:19:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65832 Ballots for Patricia Roberts' recall election to be mailed out today North Coast citizens are becoming pretty savvy about their election polling and about the debate over a proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Bradwood Landing. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:17:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65831 The Daily Astorian welcomes news for the weekly religion page. Items should cover special events and visitors, etc., rather than regular meetings. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65829 SEAVIEW, Wash. - There will be a Women's Christian Care group meeting for working women from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at 5015 L Place in Seaview. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65830 OCEAN PARK, Wash. - The Ocean Park Lutheran Church will serve a free takeout meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays only. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65827 The Crossroads Community Church will hold its sixth annual Christmas Sampler Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 40618 Old Highway 30 in Svensen. There will be signs on U.S. Highway 30. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65828 WARRENTON - Homemade pies can be ordered in the months of November and December. Flavors include Dutch apple, mountain blackberry/blueberry, peach, pecan and walnut. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65826 The Finnish Free Evangelical Church will host two guest speakers, Jauni Kiiranen and Pastor Patrick Dickson, at 2 p.m. Sunday. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:29:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65825 CLATSKANIE - The Great Vow Zen Monastery will hold "The Beginner's Mind Meditation Retreat," led by Jan Chozen Bays and/or Hogen Bays, from 5 p.m. Dec. 18 to 1 p.m. Dec. 20. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:29:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65824 SEASIDE - Seaside United Methodist Church, located at 241 N. Holladay Drive, will host a Holiday Craft Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Portions of the proceeds will support families in need, and the food bank. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65823 Thanksgiving worship will be held at 10 a.m. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:00 GMT http://www.dailyastorian.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&ArticleID=65822 Bethany Free Lutheran Church will have a Thanksgiving Day service at 10 a.m. It will be a time of praise and giving thanks. The public is invited. Bethany is located across from Safeway. Local News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:00 GMT