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12A • May 15, 2015 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com China painting: Breathing life into ‘a dying art’ Porcelain from Page 1A under the instruction of their teacher, the students went through the process of add- ing a layer of paint, having WKH SLHFH ¿UHG WR WHPSHUD- tures exceeding 1,000 de- grees in a kiln each evening, and repeating the steps four times. The students also ex- plored various techniques, such as luster painting, pen work, stamping and inlaying ZLWK¿EHUJODVVRURWKHUPD- terials. Additionally, many of the teachers hosted demonstrations in the eve- nings for further educa- tion, and students could have their demo pieces DOVR¿UHGDWQLJKWIRUDGGL- tional charge. Students paint villas on porcelain tiles under the instruction of teacher Marie Nafzgar (not pictured), of the California Association of Porcelain Artists, during the Oregon Porcelain Art Retreat, sponsored by the Oregon World Organization of China Painters, held May 5 through 8 at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center. KATHERINE LACAZE PHOTO A banquet was held the HYHQLQJRI0D\DVD¿QDO opportunity for camarade- rie, and the event featured DUDIÀHGUDZLQJDQGDXFWLRQ for artistic works and porce- lain painting supplies. The school also includ- ed an exhibit that was open to students and the public throughout the week. The exhibit displayed works crafted by the teachers, past and present OWOCP pres- idents and members of the ¿YH FKLQDSDLQWLQJ FOXEV represented in Oregon. 7KH ¿YH FOXEV LQFOXGH WKH Chehalem Valley Club in Newberg; Fernwood Club in Portland; High Desert Club in Lakeview; Petal Pushers Club in Longview; and Rogue Valley Club in Grants Pass. The annual Seaside school is unique because, besides drawing in stu- dents and teachers from throughout the states, all the classes happen in the same facility. “Everything is centered here,” Thackery said, which allows for a greater sense of fellowship and increased so- FLDOL]LQJ DV ZHOO DV DFFHVV to the school’s various as- pects and activities. Thackery, who is from Clatskanie, started practic- ing the art about 20 years ago after developing an DI¿QLW\ IRU ZDWHUFRORULQJ One of her favorite facets about china painting is that since the paint doesn’t dry as fast, it allows the artist to be more meticulous and take her time. She has overseen the art school seven years. The number of students each year has stayed mostly con- sistent, Thackery said, but she acknowledged china painting “is a dying art,” which accounts for the ele- vated ages of most students. Some cities have clubs or groups open to young- er people, but there are none in Astoria or Seaside, Thackery said. Because the process of creating a china painting takes several days, it requires a patience many other arts forms do not. There are teachers and members of the Oregon clubs, however, who have regularly scheduled classes in their homes. The Oregon :RUOG2UJDQL]DWLRQRI&KLQD Painters can help guide indi- viduals to a club nearest their geographical area to help answer questions regarding china-painting classes, sem- inars and workshops. For more information, visit www.orwocp.com/ or www.oparoregon.com/. Locals interested in partnership to expand community gardening Program could involve multiple food- and nutrition-focused organizations, groups By Katherine Lacaze Seaside Signal Seaside resident Mary Blake is steering an effort to expand the Clatsop Commu- nity Gardens, as well as local access to nutritional food and education, and she’s asked the city of Seaside to join in creating a public/private part- nership. Blake, who is involved with multiple food-focused QRQSUR¿W RUJDQL]DWLRQV SUH- sented to her ideas to the Seaside City Council at a meeting in March, and the councilors expressed support for her end goal. The path to get there, though, is slightly more clouded. Blake would like to see the creation of a public/pri- vate partnership that would provide opportunities for par- ticipation from many groups, such as the South Clatsop County Food Bank, the North Coast Food Web, Clatsop County Master Gardeners, Sunset Empire Park & Recre- ation District and the Friends of the Clatsop Community Gardens. The partnership, she hopes, would give coun- ty residents access to public gardens and various nutrition and wellness programs. “Right now, there isn’t a coalition built, but a lot of the parties are really aware of the opportunity that can be creat- ed,” she said. She wants to leave it open-ended at this point and offer multiple interested DJHQFLHVDQGRUJDQL]DWLRQV³D place at the table.” Use the city’s farm? The idea for this new proj- ect germinated when Blake and others involved with the community gardens ex- pressed a desire to expand the program and offer more space. The North Coast Food Web, of which Blake also is a SDUWKDVLGHQWL¿HGDIHZEDU- riers to farming on the north coast, such as weather, lack of land and cost. She was then reminded the city owns a 107-acre farm on Lewis and Clark Road, east of Seaside, and that could be a potential location to kick-start a support system for people who want to start their own garden but have a limited budget and little to no access to land. The program also could be a companion piece to Seed to 6XSSHU D ¿YHZHHN FRXUVH offered through the Oregon Food Bank and the Oregon State University Extension Service. The Seed to Supper class is available to everyone, not only recipients of food bank services. Other ideas for how this program could be used, Blake said, include: developing local jobs, public education around healthy and local food, making connections for DPRUHHI¿FLHQWIRRGV\VWHP and growing food for local pantries, as well as restau- rants, hospitals, schools and other groups. “We think a good pilot program would be 10-acres and see how that goes,” she said. She also believes a pro- JUDPRIWKLVQDWXUHZRXOG¿W well into Clatsop County’s participation in the Way to Wellville program and there might be potential grant op- portunities through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At the March 23 meeting, several of the council mem- bers expressed support for the idea and encouraged the group to move forward in determining what will be the next steps and crafting a con- crete plan. Council member Jay Bar- ber said he was excited about the opportunity to possibly create a public/private part- nership for use of the property. Some challenges Public Works Director Neal Wallace said the dis- cussion is still in a very ear- ly stage, and there could be some obstacles that postpone or impede access to use of the farm for this purpose. “I see lots of possibilities and lots of good ideas, but I haven’t pursued this enough to have things very well ce- mented,” he said. The city currently is using part of the property for the Public Works Department’s wastewater treatment system. The department is transition- ing to a dependence on its dryer to produce eco-friend- O\ IHUWLOL]HU SHOOHWV IURP WKH sludge leftover from the treat- ment process, but right now the farm still is used for ap- plying those biosolids. “We are trying to get the dryer to be a bigger part of the process out there and we KRSH WR QRW EH XWLOL]LQJ WKH city farm,” Wallace said. The city recently faced some issues with the dryer, including the lack of a per- son to operate it because the department was short-handed for a while due to injuries and health issues. They are trying to “phase it back in,” Wallace said, but the farm has to be available as a back-up plan. “I can’t put the function of the sewer plant in jeopar- dy for a community farming project,” he said. Even once the depart- PHQWLGHQWL¿HVDSLHFHRIWKH property that could get the program started, other steps would have to take place be- fore it could be used. Wallace is unsure of par- ticular environmental regula- tions, but he believes soil test- ing or other analyses would have to take place to ensure the property is suitable to grow crops for human consumption. There also likely would be a period of time after ending the application of biosolids the city would have to wait. Those DUHWKLQJVWKHFLW\KDVWR¿JXUH out, Wallace said. ³, WKLQN WKHUH¶V GH¿QLWHO\ a waiting period,” he said. “I’m not sure that I see the city parcel being the answer if this is something they want to get jumped into right away. I see this being a possible long- term, down-the-road solu- tion.” Even if the city’s farm is not the best option for right now, though, he believes oth- er property could be obtained for the program. “I have faith that this is something that will happen – I’m not sure exactly when or exactly where,” he said. The May edition available at a newsstand near you crbizjou rn a l.com MARKETPLACE Signal T o pla ce a cla ssified a d ca ll 503-325-5561, log on to w w w .sea sidesign a l.com or stop in a t 1555 N . Roosevelt in Sea side | D ea dlin e is W edn esda y a t n oon 61 B ANKRUPTCY BANKRUPTCY $250 25 Years Experience. 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Knowledge of computers useful. Tax capability a strong plus. Send resume to PO Box 54, Seaside, OR 97138. Busy construction company looking for hard working, dependable employee. Experience with welding and heavy equipment a plus, but not required. Must have a valid Driverʼs License and good past job references. Drug test required. Competitive wage DOE. Call (503)861-0411 or send resume to bergeman_const@qwestoffice.net CAFETERIA ATTENDANT Our dining hall staff keep getting promoted! So now we need more “SMILE-MAKERS” to help keep our wonderful students fed and happy. Come work in a new, modern kitchen with a river-view dining room! Currently we have full time, part time, and temporary positions open. If you have basic food preparation skills and can obtain an Oregon Food Handlerʼs card, weʼd love to hear from you! Starting wage is $10.24/hr. Apply online at www.mtc.jobs as the first step to your new career at Job Corps! Management & Training Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability MTC Values Diversity! Astoria Burger King is now accepting applications for all shifts. For job inquiries, go to www.jointeambk.com Tongue Point is a drug-free workplace and has a tobacco-free campus. 70 H ELP W ANTED Aquatic Manager Come join our team and make a difference! Sunset Empire Parks & Recreation District is looking for a an energetic self-starter to take on the challenge of continuing our great aquatics programs and leading our team of dedicated staff. To view a full job description and download an application, visit www.sunsetempire.com. Salary Range: $47,840 to $58,240. Closing Date: May 18th, 2015 Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare continues to GROW and is seeking to fill the following FT positions: Supervisor for Community Support Services (CSS) Program for clients with severe and persistent mental illness. 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We also offer employer paid benefits upon eligibility. EOE. Come and join our caring team! Applications at www.clatsopcare.org or at 646 16th St. Astoria. Clatsop Care Memory Community GRAND OPENING. Join us as the first team in our stunning new facility in Warrenton. Hiring Caregivers, Team Leaders, Housekeeper/Maintenance, and Activities staff to provide music and art therapy to enhance the lives of our residents. EOE. Employer paid benefits and room for professional growth. Send resume with application (available at www.clatsopcare.org) and submit to 646 16th St. Astoria, Oregon 97103. Nehalem Valley Care center Wheeler, Oregon. Looking to hire a CNA Instructor. Must be an RN/LPN Pay Scale up to $35/hr DOE and qualification. Call (503)368-5171 ext. 3116 or 3118 for details CNA's take note! Sign-on bonus available when you join the caring team at Clatsop Care Center. We also offer employer paid benefits upon eligibility. Your caring attitude makes all the difference for our residents. Applications available at www.clatsopcare.org or at 646 16th St. Astoria. EOE. Must have current Oregon CNA license and pass criminal background check. Community and Residential Services Mental Health specialists and trainees Full/PT all shifts Competitive Wage Change lives, yours and others Fax Resume: 503-842-8538 Couple to manage small historic motel in Lincoln City Oregon. Experience a must, an immediate opening. Basic computer skills, laundry, some cleaning, and maintenance of all kinds are part of the job. Summer long ours and hard work. Winter relaxing and slow-paced. Salary, residents, utilities and possible bonus provided. Drug and background check. Fax (503)233-2603 70 H ELP W ANTED BioOregon Protein is hiring full time production workers for day and night shifts. Competitive wages. Apply in person at 1935 NW Warrenton Drive in Warren- ton. 503-861-2256. Pre-Employ- ment screening required. EEOC. 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Bring resume in person to North Coast Dental Clinic 1085 E Harbor, Warrenton, or fax to (503)861-0568. Fort-George-Brewery now accepting resumes for all positions. Servers/Line Cooks/Busser-Dishwashers. Bring resume to main pub. Nehalem Valley Care Center, Wheeler, Or Offering free CNA CLASS! June 15th –July 17th Call (503)368-5171 ext. 3116 or 3118 for details Full Time cook wanted. Benefits, competitive pay and great working environment. Must be team player, and hold current WA Food handlers card. Pre-employment drug screen required. Please contact Sandy A at 360-665-4494 Growing, expanding full-service grocery company now hiring FT/PT employees. Ground floor opportunity with room for advancement when our new Cannon Beach store opens in January, 2016. Experience in retail sales helpful but will train motivated applicants. Resumes accepted at: Manzanita Fresh Foods 730 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita Mail:PO Box 185, Manzanita, Or 97130 Email: manzanitafreshfoods@hotmail.com