Stories from the SPA

Here we share interesting stories about our community. Please send us your submissions and we will review and if appropriate for the members we will post it for all your neighbors to view. Areas of interest is items that cover: 1. Our History 2. Items of interest like food classes for SPA. 3. Stories or articles about the wildlife and other members of SPA.

  • Last notice for donating to the Clatsop County Historical Society's Scanning Center to include access to all of their collections.
    Stories from the SPA

    Only 1 week left to get a tax deduction and have it matched, dollar for dollar for donations given to the CCHS Scanning Center.

    December 25, 2023 Your Donation Will Be Matched 1-to-1! Can You Chip In? We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity: Every dollar you donate will now have twice the impact, thanks to a generous matching gift campaign! Whether you give $5 or $1,000, your contribution will be matched 1-to-1, doubling your support for our cause.This unique chance lasts until the end of the year, or until we reach our goal of $20,000. Your support is vital to us, and now, your contribution goes even further.If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to give, there’s no better time than now. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to create positive change…

  • Stories from the SPA

    Only 2 weeks left to get a tax deduction and have it matched, dollar for dollar for donations given to the CCHS Scanning Center.

    December 18, 2023 Your Donation Will Be Matched 1-to-1! Can You Chip In?We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity: Every dollar you donate will now have twice the impact, thanks to a generous matching gift campaign! Whether you give $5 or $1,000, your contribution will be matched 1-to-1, doubling your support for our cause.This unique chance lasts until the end of the year, or until we reach our goal of $20,000. Your support is vital to us, and now, your contribution goes even further.If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to give, there’s no better time than now. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to create positive change together!…

  • Warrenton Heritage Museum Collection.
    Stories from the SPA

    How get a tax deduction and have it matched, dollar for dollar for donations given to the CCHS Scanning Center.

    Your Donation Will Be Matched 1-to-1! Can You Chip In?We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity: Every dollar you donate will now have twice the impact, thanks to a generous matching gift campaign! Whether you give $5 or $1,000, your contribution will be matched 1-to-1, doubling your support for our cause.This unique chance lasts until the end of the year, or until we reach our goal of $20,000. Your support is vital to us, and now, your contribution goes even further.If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to give, there’s no better time than now. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to create positive change together! Donate Today and…

  • 1924 picture of AGCC
    Stories from the SPA

    How get a deduction and have it matched, dollar for dollar for donations given to the CCHS Scanning Center.

    Your Donation Will Be Matched 1-to-1! Can You Chip In? We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity: Every dollar you donate will now have twice the impact, thanks to a generous matching gift campaign! Whether you give $5 or $1,000, your contribution will be matched 1-to-1, doubling your support for our cause. This unique chance lasts until the end of the year, or until we reach our goal of $20,000. Your support is vital to us, and now, your contribution goes even further. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to give, there’s no better time than now. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to create positive change together!…

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    Clatsop County Heritage Society has a Tax Saving Donation Opportunity that helps our Scanning Center help the Community.

    Your Donation Will Be Matched 1-to-1! Can You Chip In? We are thrilled to announce a special opportunity: Every dollar you donate will now have twice the impact, thanks to a generous matching gift campaign! Whether you give $5 or $1,000, your contribution will be matched 1-to-1, doubling your support for our cause. This unique chance lasts until the end of the year, or until we reach our goal of $20,000. Your support is vital to us, and now, your contribution goes even further. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to give, there’s no better time than now. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to create positive change together!…

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    Lost another one of our own.

    Kenneth Kimball Weber Jr.  Warrenton Aug. 7, 1931 — Oct. 21, 2023 Kenneth Kimball Weber Jr. passed away on Oct. 21, at the age of 92. Ken was born and raised in Portland. His parents were Kenneth and Mary Weber. Ken is survived by his wife, Katie Weber; his four children, Debora (Tom) Gregory, Kimberly (Mike) Schneider, Kenneth (Aom) Weber III and Michael (Sandy) Weber; as well as six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a stepsister, Carol Bristol; and a half-brother, Darol Weber. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Carmen Weber. Ken attended school in Portland at Washington High School and then Lincoln High School. As a young man, he…

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    Mystery of finding a gravestone in the back yard of a Surf Pines resident.

    Over the last week, since we first found the gravestone of Susanna “Sanna” E. Woisio, we have been doing lots of research and with the assistance from several members of the Facebook historical groups. Lastly we want to thank Susan Underwood and Sandra Bergin, Sanna’s grand daughters for filling in the last bit of information. Please enjoy the rest of the story. T

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    🎉 Astoria Golf & Country Club Centennial Celebration 🎉

    2023 marks the 100-year celebration of the Astoria Golf and Country Club (AGCC)! With a rich history spanning a century, we’re pulling out all the stops to make this occasion truly special. We aim to honor our incredible members, dedicated staff, and all the unforgettable moments we’ve shared over the last 100 years. In collaboration with the Clatsop County Historical Society (CCHS), we are curating a remarkable collection that displays our club’s legacy. Since our founding in 1923, AGCC has been graced by members from all walks of life, and we are eager to share their stories with you. Due to the fire in the 60s, many early records were lost, but…

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    Original story about the House with the Blue roof in Surf Pines.

    The House with the Blue Roof Story with pictures  Yesterday at our Shady Pines Block Party several members asked what I knew about the big house on top of Strawberry Hill in Surf Pines. What many did not know is that Annie and I actually bought this home with a local contractor Mike Maltman. In 2019 we did a presentation for the TNT (Thursday Night Talks) for the Clatsop County Historical society about the story behind the infamous House with the Blue Tile Roof in Surf Pines at the north end of Surf Pines. On top of Strawberry hill in this gated community north of Gearhart, there is a house at the…