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BUSINESS 4A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015 Port plans to close boatyard Ilwaco braces for possible LQÀX[RIERDWVWR marina By KATIE WILSON EO Media Group ILWACO, Wash. — The Port of Astoria plans to close its boatyard as early as April, cit- ing pressures from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The port already operates un- der an active clean up plan and has been on DEQ’s radar for pollution issues linked to past and current activities. Recently, it had been ranked under DEQ’s stringent tier II designation. Under that ranking, the port was required to begin designing a stormwater treatment facility to capture stormwater runoff. But tests revealed high hits of copper “and the most probable source was paint chips or sand- ing and chipping (in the boat- yard) ... and not being able to capture everything,” port Exec- utive Director Jim Knight said. :LWK ¿QHV OLNHO\ WR IROORZ close behind as a result, the port entered into a plan with DEQ to discontinue boatyard operations as soon as possible, Knight said. The tentative date to close the boatyard is April 1, but Knight says they still need to talk with the boatyard customers. In recent years, the Port of Astoria had allowed Westerlund Log Handlers and, now, Astoria Forest Products to use portions of Pier 3 for log and cargo op- erations. The port is currently moving forward on plans to further develop the pier for such uses. Impact on Englund “I think log yards are way more lucrative and the boatyard has been a loser for them,” said Kurt Englund of Englund Ma- rine, which maintains a large EDWARD STRATTON — The Daily Astorian Michelle White runs The Hot Spot Yoga and Massage on Main Avenue in downtown Warrenton. EO Media Group file The Port of Ilwaco boatyard, located behind the red Jessie’s Ilwaco Fish complex in this pho- to, may see additional business following the pending closure of a similar facility in Astoria. store location at the foot of Pier 3 where the boatyard is located. The loss of the boatyard will affect his business. ³:H¶UH GH¿QLWHO\ JRLQJ WR lose some business,” Englund said in a phone interview Feb. 26. “It’s not going to close our store.” But he said the proximity of the boatyard was “part of one of the attractions to move our store down here.” He knows of several boat owners who chose to dry dock WKHLUERDWVDW$VWRULDVSHFL¿FDOO\ because the boatyard was locat- ed right next to a marine supply store. (There is an Englund Ma- rine in Ilwaco too, but it is much smaller and doesn’t carry all the same equipment.) Astoria’s boatyard has typ- ically generated $75,000 to JURVV SUR¿W D \HDU according to Mike Weston, the Port of Astoria’s director of business development and op- erations. ³7KHERDW\DUGLVSUR¿WDEOHLQ a sense,” he said, though he add- ed, “It’s not a huge revenue-gen- erating unit for us.” Ilwaco gears up Meanwhile staff at the Port of Ilwaco are gearing up for more boats. The closure could send many of the Astoria boat- yard’s boats to Ilwaco’s dry- dock facilities. “Just with that news this morning we’re trying to look at our operations so we can man- age the space as best we can,” said Guy Glenn, Jr., port manag- er in a phone interview Feb.26. “We’ll try to take as many (boats) as we can.” He said they could move some boats to the nearby storage yard as well as the old dredge to free up space. The Port of Ilwaco has in- vested in the development of dry-dock options for commer- cial and pleasure vessels, in- cluding construction of a multi- bay boat building. This winter, the yard, indoor and outdoor, has been busy with boats coming and going as owners complete necessary repairs or upgrades and head back to the water. “This is our busy time of year anyway,” Glenn said. “And starting in March things really start to pick up.” There are a total of 71 per- mitted boat yards in Washing- ton, according to the Washing- ton Department of Ecology. Of these, three are located in Pacif- ic County: Swegle Boatworks in Raymond, South Bend Boat in South Bend and the port’s boatyard in Ilwaco. Ilwaco is unusual in providing self-ser- vice options for vessel owners choosing to work on their own boats. According to rates listed on the Port of Astoria’s website, the port currently charges boat owners actively working on boats stored over pavement a daily rate of $30 or a monthly rate of $9 per foot. Power is an additional charge, as is the use of the crane, labor or the 88-ton TraveLift that hauls boats in and out of the water. Ilwaco’s monthly rate for boat owners who don’t have an annual moorage is $7.85 per foot in the work yard (with electricity included). The daily rate runs from $0.50 per foot to $0.52 per foot. CEDR annual business awards event is March 18 SEASIDE — Clatsop Economic De- velopment Resources (CEDR), Clatsop County’s economic development organi- zation, is hosting the annual awards event celebrating business success in Clatsop County. Businesses will be recognized that have demonstrated achievement in job creation, technological or manufacturing advance- ment, process innovation, economic im- pact, entrepreneurship, or service on the part of the business to the community. The event will be held at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center, starting at 5:30 pm March 18. The cost is $25 per person (cash or check, please), and includes a hors d’oeu- vre buffet and complimentary beer and wine. Featured speakers will be Clatsop Community College President Larry Gal- izio, and Port of Astoria Executive Direc- tor Jim Knight, focusing on the economic importance of the college and the Port for Medix supervisor to receive national honor and working on computers. He joined Medix in August 2007 as an EMT Steven Zamora, basic, operating a Medix Ambulance wheelchair van. He Medi-Van Service was moved into the supervisor, will trav- wheelchair supervi- el to Washington, sor position in 2013. D.C., next month to In addition, receive a national =DPRUD ¿OOV LQ RQ recognition from the the ambulance crew American Ambu- and is responsible for lance Association. upkeep and program- Zamora will re- Steven Zamora ming of all radio ceive the “Starts equipment at Medix. of Life” honors that recogniz- He is a licensed HAM radio op- es, “remarkable dedication of erator. He leads all of Medix’s stand-out ambulance services education efforts for children at professionals who represent ex- local schools. cellence in the industry.” Before joining Medix, The American Ambulance Zamora was a volunteer with Association will recognize the the Warrenton Fire Department nominated “Stars” in a series for nine years. of celebratory and educational Zamora’s wife also works events April 13-15. for Medix as a billing special- Medic Ambulance Service ist. will send Zamora and his wife, “Steven is a highly motivat- Shawna, to Washington, D.C. ed dedicated EMS profession- Zamora of Warrenton has al,” Medix spokeswoman Joyce worked for Medix for the past 7 Rangila said. “Steven serves 1/2 years. as an excellent example to all A native of Scottsbluff, Neb., members of the Medix commu- Zamora is enjoying life on the nity and truly makes a difference Oregon coast. His main hobbies in the lives of those we serve and are electronics, amateur radios also those we work with.” By KYLE SPURR The Daily Astorian Clatsop County Property Transactions Sellers: James G. McFar- land and Janice K. McFarland Buyers: Ynhi T. Le and Hichi Huynh Addresses: 301, 303, 305 and 307 Avenue C, Seaside Price: $492,000 Seller: Christy Ann Peschl Buyers: Greg R. Lundberg and Kimberly Helvey Address: 91458 Lewis and Clark Road Price: $489,990 the entire county and region, as well as updates on current projects and initiatives. The Clatsop County business commu- QLW\ HOHFWHG RI¿FLDOV &('5 VXSSRUWHUV and interested citizens are all invited to attend this once a year event. RSVP’s are required. Contact Penny Rodgers at 503-338-2402 to register, or send via email at sbdc@clatsopcc.edu. The event is sponsored by Bank of the 3DFL¿F3DFL¿F3RZHU&ROXPELD0HPRUL- al Hospital and state Sen. Betsy Johnson. Flagging, CPR classes set at CCC (DUQ FHUWL¿FDWLRQ LQ ÀDJJLQJ RU &35 &RPPXQLW\ education classes at Clatsop Community College are starting soon. A class for CPR for Health Professionals will be held from 8 a.m. to noon March 10. The American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers is designed to provide health professionals training to recognize several life-threatening emergen- cies, perform CPR, use an AED (automated external de- ¿EULOODWRUDQGUHOLHYHFKRNLQJ&RVWIRUWKHFODVVLV plus $20 at class to the instructor for the book. You must preregister and pay at least two days before class begins. A CPR/First Aid class will also be held from 1 to 5 p.m. March 10. Participants will develop the skills neces- sary to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency sit- uations and care for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness or injury. Students will receive the two-year AHA First Aid/CPR/ $('FHUWL¿FDWLRQFDUG&RVWIRUWKHFODVVLVSOXV at class to the instructor for the book. You must preregis- ter and pay at least two days before class begins. 7KHUH DUH MRE RSSRUWXQLWLHV IRU FHUWL¿HG ÀDJJHUV &&& ZLOO RIIHU )ODJJHU 7UDLQLQJ FHUWL¿FDWLRQ WUDLQLQJ from the Evergreen Safety Council that is valid in Or- egon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Students learn how to stay safe and prepare a safe environment for co-workers, drivers and pedestrians. This class will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 14. The cost is $80, and students must preregister and pay at least two days before class. Register now at www.clatsopcc.eduschedule and search under Course Title, or call 503-325-2402. Seller: Patrick T. Hum- mel Buyers: Steve C. Tunison and Carolyn S. Tunison Address: 1350 Chinook Lane, Gearhart Price: $379,000 Sellers: David B. Row and Jessica K. Crow Buyer: Fidelity Nation- al Title Insurance Compa- ny Address: 33677 Cullaby Lake Lane, Warrenton Price: $326,679 Seller: Constance M. Schradt Buyers: David R. Hiatt and Nancy K. Hiatt Address: 37638 Timber Lane, Astoria Price: $307,000 Seller: Sand Works, Inc. Buyer: Lynne A. Kelton Address: 211 S.W. Kalmia Ave., Warrenton Price: $249,900 Making the Dollar INTERVIEWS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES BY EDWARD STRATTON Michelle White, owner The Hot Spot Yoga and Massage 336 S. Main Ave., Unit B Warrenton 503-961-3004 thehotspotyogandmassage.com After being diagnosed with tendinitis in her shoulder, said Michelle White, she thought her career in yoga and massage was over. But the 100- to 110-degree temperatures of her hot yoga studio, she said, provides exercise and helps her contin- ue to do massage. The studio holds classes between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For a full schedule, visit thehotspotyogandmassage.com How would you describe your business? “A place for people to come in and do yoga, to do yoga in the heat. It allows for detoxing. It’s hard. It’s strenuous. You’re lunging, and you’re doing all these crazy things, and it’s really hot, and you’re sweating, and you’re going through all these movements and learning how to breath and the art of yoga — in the heat. It forces you to meditate. When you’re in hot yoga, you can’t think of anything else but the heat. And then once you get past the heat, you’re just thinking about the pose. I guess what my concept was to have a place where people can come and have the yoga, get in touch with their body and then have massage area — so sort of a wellness-type package.” What’s the concept of your business? “Originally, I was diagnosed with tendinitis in my shoul- der, so my massage career I thought was over. Instead of be- ing bummed about it, I went to yoga school before I was diag- nosed with tendinitis. I didn’t think I would ever teach yoga, and I talked to my husband and said ‘what if we opened a hot yoga studio on the coast.’ There’s nothing here. It’s really big in the city. And if anybody should have a hot yoga studio, it should be the coast, because it’s cold here all the time. We talked about it, and kind of put it out there, and I met with Tabitha. She’s the owner of the Rustic Salon. And we kind of correlated. She wanted to have a hot yoga studio and a mas- sage therapist, and I happen to be both of those.” Who is your usual clientele? “I have athletes that come in. I have some really hardcore rock climbers. I joke that I collect nurses. I think like 80 to 90 percent of my clientele might be nurses. I’m tapping into the &RDVW*XDUGFRPPXQLW\DQGDOOGLIIHUHQW¿WQHVVOHYHOV6R, KDYHVRPHUHDOO\¿WSHRSOHDQG,KDYHVRPHSHRSOHWKDWDUH just trying to get back and become physical again, trying to lose weight and do it in a really healthy manner. They’re all able to take the same class, and everybody is able to challenge themselves. It’s not about your physique or how you look. I wanted to create a healthy, loving environment where people could share my passion for yoga.” What are some of the quirks or challenges of running your business? “I’m a mom, and I’m running my own business. I think that’s the biggest challenge right there is learning how to shut off. Because I’m new, and I’m in the beginning of ‘where can I take my business; how much do I want to grow; how am I going to get people to come in; how am I going to get people not to be afraid of the idea of yoga; how can I reassure this person coming in through the door who maybe is a little over- weight and is feeling uncomfortable…?’ Down to the learn- ing how to shut off and just be with the kids.” Learn to use QuickBook for payroll processing Clatsop Economic Develop- ment Resources (CEDR) will hold a workshop March 12 on QuickBooks’ payroll functions. The workshop will teach participants how to: • Process payroll. • Use employee time track- ing for payroll and for billing customers. • Keep track of payroll lia- bilities and pay them through QuickBooks. • Generate federal payroll tax forms. The instructor is Mark Red- wine, an adjunct business instruc- tor at Clatsop Community Col- lege and a CCC Small Business Development Center adviser. The workshop runs from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 12 at CCC’s South County Campus, located at 1455 N. Roosevelt Drive in Seaside. CEDR will also hold one more in its series of Quick- %RRNVZRUNVKRSVFRYHULQJ¿- nancial reports March 19. The workshop is funded in part by a cooperative agree- ment with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Pre- registration for it is required, and space is limited. Email SBDC@clatsopcc.edu for a registration link, or call 503- 338-2402. The workshop costs $39, payable at class by check or credit card.