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9A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017 Steel & Timber: ‘We like to do things that are really unique’ Continued from Page 1A Novelty construction Catlin and Altman, both life and business partners, struck up a friendship a couple years ago that later turned into their new business venture, formed in June. Catlin, a certified welder, had been a commercial con- tractor in the Portland area for the past 10 years through his company Rock Hard Unlim- ited. Altman, with a doctor- ate in clinical psychology, left the corporate world a few years back to work as free- lance writer, among other proj- ects providing administrative services to companies such as Catlin’s. The two said they were travelers who started travel- ing together. Both had vis- ited Astoria, where they saw a beautiful, growing city where they wanted to get in on the ground level. “We coined the term ‘nov- elty construction,’ so we like to do things that are really unique,” Altman said. “We don’t like to do the same thing over and over all the time.” Subsisting partially on housing remodels locally, the couple say their real passion is in parks and public works-re- lated projects. Doing both aesthetic and more structural projects, Steel & Timber has worked on anything from rail- ings for Orenco Woods Nature Park in Hillsboro to a steel support structure for an X-ray machine. A space to make Their most iconic project in Steel & Timber co-owner Shaun Catlin shows a recent project — a custom-made historic roof cresting last week at the new Steel & Timber location in Astoria. Photos by Danny Miller/The Daily Astorian Cole Phinney, the newest Steel & Timber employee, works to install kitchen appliances while completing a kitchen remodel in a historic house on Monday in Astoria. Astoria so far was a 66-ounce beer stein resembling the Asto- ria Column, custom-fabricated and raffled off at the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association’s annual Pacific Northwest Brew Cup fund- raiser in September. Part of their challenge start- ing the business, the couple said, was finding a space to work and store their equipment and materials. They took out ads on Craigslist, called build- ing owners and even offered a finder’s fee for anyone with a knowledge of a warehouse they could rent. At the Brew Cup, Cat- lin and Altman met Ian Sis- son, whom with Glen Herman operates Astoria Maker Indus- tries out of a 5,000-square-foot warehouse in Miles Crossing, into which Steel & Timber is moving. “We’re excited to have Steel & Timber in this space, and look forward to continuing to support local maker busi- nesses,” Sisson said. From the ground up On Monday, Catlin and Cole Phinney, a carpenter hired mere weeks ago out of Sher- idan, Wyoming, were put- ting the finishing touches on a remodeled kitchen overlook- ing the Astoria Bridge. Phin- ney, who visited on vacation, was looking to move to North Coast with his fiancée, said he found Steel & Timber on Yelp and applied. “The unique work and the quality of work attracted me to Steel & Timber,” said Phin- ney, who flew to Portland two weeks ago to help with the zoo’s chimp tower. Phinney is the fifth employee for Steel & Timber, a certified Emerging Small Busi- ness with the state. The cer- tification helps the company secure subcontracts within larger local, state and federal projects. Catlin said finding skilled employees like Phinney is another challenge. In addition to a few local employees, Steel & Timber also has a welder and carpenter in Portland on staff. Making a local market The lion’s share of Steel & Timber’s large projects come from the Portland area. The only major commercial project on the coast was structurally reinforcing the basement of the Hobson Building on Commer- cial Street. Altman and Catlin say they’re trying to get in as sub- contractors on more local pub- lic projects, such as the city of Astoria’s project to replace street-end bridges along the Astoria Riverwalk downtown. But taking projects far afield is a strategy Astoria Community Development Director Kevin Cronin, who has lauded Steel & Timber in the city’s Advance Astoria eco- nomic development strategy, said is a reality for contractors. “It’s really less about geog- raphy than it is where your customers are,” Cronin said. “Let’s face it: There’s a larger customer base in Portland than there is here in Clatsop County.” Cronin said part of the city’s economic development strat- egy is helping expand mar- kets for innovative local com- panies like Steel & Timber. “They’re just a great example of the type of business we want to promote.” With their reputation for both residential projects locally and commercial projects around the region growing, the couple says they’re focused on streamlining their business practices and finding new ways to grow locally. Catlin, for instance, recently fabricated a mock-up of a steel roof crest- ing found on many historic homes locally. Most of the his- toric crestings were cast iron, he said, so Steel & Timber’s idea was to create a more resil- ient steel equivalent they can market to homeowners locally. “There’s just so many opportunities,” Altman said of the future. “That is exciting to us. We just settled in a place that has so much support and so much enthusiasm for our growth.” Medina: Judge Matyas set bail at $250,000 Circuit Court Judge Cindee Matyas set bail at $250,000. Deputy District Attorney Dawn Buzzard had requested $300,000. She said the second alleged victim’s mother was concerned after Medina con- tacted her. Christine Mascal, Medi- na’s Portland-based attorney, said his contact with her was one of many conversations the two individuals have on a regular basis. She asked that bail be set at the minimum $50,000. Medina is scheduled for a bail reduction hearing for the most recent charges in late April. Matyas also ordered Medina have only supervised visitation with his young chil- dren. Buzzard had initially requested no contact with the children due to the nature of the charges, leading Medina to audibly exhale. “I think it would be actu- ally very dangerous for him to have unsupervised contact with minors,” Buzzard said. If convicted on the origi- nal charges, Medina faces up to five years in prison and a $125,000 fine. The other two charges — both Measure 11 crimes — carry an eight-year, four- month minimum sentence for unlawful sexual penetration and six years, three months for sexual abuse. The max- imum sentence is 20 years for unlawful sexual penetra- tion and 10 years for sexual abuse. 105 Business-Sales Op 210 Apartments, Unfurnished Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices AB6196 INFORMAL REQUEST FOR QUOTES AB6218 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GEARHART AB6219 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GEARHART Continued from Page 1A Astoria, 222 Alameda. 1 bedroom, $700 +deposit. Hot water included. No pets, no smoking. References. 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Brand new battery. $175.00 503-325-2099 555 SUVs 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV 95,400Miles. Great Condition. $8,800. 503-325-0845 A hearing for interested persons on the vacation is scheduled to be held on April 17, 2017, at 7:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, at which time any and all concerns shall be heard. All concerns to the proposed sale can be made orally at said public hearing or in writing and filed with the Finance Director at or prior to the time of said hearing. Fernhill Community Water System is seeking quotes for a Leak Detection Survey. The water system is located 6 miles east of Astoria Oregon in Clatsop County and has 99 water services. Water is purchased from the City of Astoria and the average gallons monthly is 390,000. It is estimated there is 4.5 miles of pipe that ranges from 6 inch to 2 inch. A map of the Water System is available upon request. Recently the Water System was awarded a grant from the State of Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority. Scope of Project: 1. An evaluation of asset repair versus replacement. Portions of the water system are very old and a cost analysis would provide insight on future repair or replacement decisions. Submissions: Quotes will be submitted to Pam Pearce, Board Chair, via email at pampearce12@yahoo.com no later than April 30, 2017. Published: April 6th, 2017 This meeting is accessible to the disabled. An interpreter for the hearing impaired may be requested under the terms of ORS 192.630 by contacting Jennifer Benoit, City Manager's Office, 503-325-5824. THE CITY OF ASTORIA Published: April 6th, 2017 AB6174 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of Seaside School District 10, Clatsop County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, will be held at the District Office at 1801 South Franklin Street, Seaside. The meeting will take place on April 18, 2017 at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 19, 2017 at 1801 South Franklin Street, Seaside, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Published: March 23rd and April 6th, 2017 CLASSIFIED ADS work hard for you. Try one today! AB6197 INFORMAL REQUEST FOR QUOTES Fernhill Community Water System is seeking quotes for a Leak Detection Survey. The water system is located 6 miles east of Astoria Oregon in Clatsop County and has 99 water services. Water is purchased from the City of Astoria and the average gallons monthly is 390,000. It is estimated there is 4.5 miles of pipe that ranges from 6 inch to 2 inch. A map of the Water System is available upon request. Recently the Water System was awarded a grant from the State of Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority. Damian Mulinix/For The Daily Astorian Former Astoria High School wrestling coach Gary Medi- na and his attorney Christine Mascal appeared in Clatsop County Circuit Court Wednesday morning for his arraign- ment on sexual abuse charges. THE BUDGET COMMITTEE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY OF GEARHART, CLATSOP COUNTY, STATE OF OREGON, TO DISCUSS THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2018. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT GEARHART CITY HALL, 698 PACIFIC WAY, GEARHART, OREGON. THE MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 20TH.DAY OF APRIL 2017 AT 5:00 P.M. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING IS TO RECEIVE THE BUDGET MESSAGE AND TO RECEIVE COMMENT FROM THE PUBLIC ON THE BUDGET. A COPY OF THE BUDGET MAY BE INSPECTED OR OBTAINED ON OR AFTER APRIL 13, 2017 AT GEARHART CITY HALL, 698 PACIFIC WAY, GEARHART, OREGON BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M. THIS IS A PUBLIC MEETING WHERE THE BUDGET COMMITTEE WILL DELIBERATE ON THE BUDGET. ANY PERSON MAY APPEAR AT THE MEETING AND DISCUSS THE PROPOSED PROGRAMS WITH THE BUDGET COMMITTEE. THE BUDGET COMMITTEE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY OF GEARHART ROAD DISTRICT, CLATSOP COUNTY, STATE OF OREGON, TO DISCUSS THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2018. THE MEETIING WILL BE HELD AT GEARHART CITY HALL, 698 PACIFIC WAY, GEARHART, OREGON. THE MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 20TH DAY OF APRIL 2017 AT 5:00 P.M. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING IS TO RECEIVE THE BUDGET MESSAGE AND TO RECEIVE COMMENT FROM THE PUBLIC ON THE BUDGET. A COPY OF THE BUDGET MAY BE INSPECTED OR OBTAINED ON OR AFTER APRIL 13, 2017 AT GEARHART CITY HALL, 698 PACIFIC WAY, GEARHART, OREGON BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M. THIS IS A PUBLIC MEETING WHERE THE BUDGET COMMITTEE WILL DELIBERATE ON THE BUDGET. ANY PERSON MAY APPEAR AT THE MEETING AND DISCUSS THE PROPOSED PROGRAMS WITH THE BUDGET COMMITTEE. CHAD SWEET CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ BUDGET OFFICER CHAD SWEET CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ BUDGET OFFICER CITY OF GEARHART CITY OF GEARHART Published: April 6th and 13th, 2017 Published: April 6th and 13th, 2017 Scope of Project: 1. A Leak Detection Survey of the Water System. Currently the Water System is losing an estimated 77,000 per month. Submissions: Quotes will be submitted to Pam Pearce, Board Chair, via email at pampearce12@yahoo.com no later than April 30, 2017. Published: April 6th, 2017 If You Live In Seaside or Cannon Beach DIAL 325-3211 FOR A Daily Astorian Classified Ad T HE D AILY A STORIAN WWW.DAILYASTORIAN.COM