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.
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Oregon Beach Cult-ture by Kay Limbird
The novelty of living within walking distance of the Oregon beach, or any beach, was still fresh and exciting to Art and me that memorable December evening fifteen years ago.
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Clatsop Plains Chronicles Surf Pines
Documentary of the history of the Surf Pines area and development. The Clatsop Plains Chronicles: Chapter 1 – Early Surf Pines Development is the first installment of a documentary-style historical series exploring the rich history of the Clatsop Plains. Presented in a Ken Burns style, this chapter delves into the origins of Surf Pines, a coastal community established in the late 1940s by developer Barney Lucas. Through interviews with longtime residents, archival research, and historical anecdotes, the film traces the transformation of the area from a rugged, undeveloped stretch of sand dunes into a thriving residential community. The episode highlights key figures such as Barney Lucas, the Schroeder family, and other early…
