Mitchell "Mitch" Elstun has worked at Safeway for 19 years. As of September 7, 1999 he is the new manager of the Seaside store, replacing Wayne King. His assignment immediately prior to this was as manager of the Newport Safeway, where he worked for three years. He is a native Oregonian, born in Salem and has a wife and three children. He inherited a store in the throes of a massive remodel and expansion project and the work is estimated for completion by December 17. His staff size is approximately 100, when you add part -time and full-time employees. "I hope everybody understands," he said, " expansion of this store is basically due to customer requests. We can better serve the community with a larger selection, less crowded space and many new things throughout the store."
Mitch's assistant, Jana Chilson,
left the Seaside Safeway as of November 27 to become the new store
manager at the Astoria Safeway. Jana spent her teenage years in
Seaside, attending both Junior High and High School here. She
came to Safeway in 1995 after spending 17 years with Fred Meyer,
the last two years as store director of the Warrenton Fred Meyer.
Jane will be replacing Patty King, Wayne King's spouse, as she
retires from Safeway management. Jana inherits a staff of approximately
30 employees and a store in search of a new location. Congratulations
to both Mitch and Jana.
The Clatsop Association of Realtors® has installed new officers for the coming year. Tim Regan of Coldwell Banker/Kent Price Realty accepted the gavel from outgoing president, Mike Manion; Burr Allegaert is president-elect; Tommy Huntington is secretary-treasurer; Robin Risley is director. Remaining on the board are David Bue, Duane Johnson and David Price. Regan told the board one of his main objectives for the coming year is to get members more active in community service. The Clatsop Association of Realtors® is comprised of 130 member Realtors®, along with associate members such as appraisers, and representatives from title companies and lending institutions.
Chuck Meyer of the Compleat Photographer has announced the addition of a Kodak digital color enlarger to their line of equipment in the Seaside store. This allows Compleat Photographer to make copies of color or black and white prints in 10 minutes. They can take a small print and make up to one 8 x 10 print or any of several packages of print sizes. You may also bring in smaller prints and make 8 x 10 collages. The Kodak enlarger also allows Compleat Photographer to crop images, turn a color photo into black and white, and make copies while you wait, eliminating the need for your print to "leave town." Compleat Photographer honors all copyrights. If you have any questions about your ability to obtain a copy of an image, just take it into either the Seaside or Astoria Compleat Photographer store. Representatives there will be happy to check your photo.
The Healing Circle has received its first check for $30.00 from Hauke's Sentry Market in Astoria. The monies were generated by Hauke's shoppers saving their saver shields and turning them in for community stamps. Simply paste those community stamps on the VOCA card located at the triangle near the shopping carts at Hauke's. For more information on how to help, call Cheryl at 503/338-6276.
Katherine Romano began working as recycling coordinator for Columbia County Land Development Services out of St. Helens on October 4th, 1999. She has spent the past two years at the Center for Waste Reduction Technologies focusing on industrial pollution prevention research. Prior to that, she was a Peace Corps community development volunteer in West Africa, where she worked in an urban environmental management program addressing sanitation and urban farming issues. This year, Katherine will be working with the County and DEQ to promote waste reduction and recycling to Columbia County residents, businesses and schools. For information on how your business can start a waste prevention or recycling program, or if your business would like to be used as a model for other aspiring green businesses, please contact her at 397-1501 or romanok@co.columbia.or.us.
Shelley Wendt has left the Port of Astoria after six years as finance manager. She starts December 20,1999, as business manager with the Clatsop County Health and Human Services Department. Good Luck, Shelley.
Jesse Early has been unanimously voted the 2000 chair for the Astoria/Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce Fisheries Committee. He replaces Keith Pinkstaff. Jim Hill will continue to serve as Secretary for the group. Year 2000 Goals for the group include: develop and coordinate annual fishing industry tour; host annual Forum luncheon; publish meeting minutes & other information in Chamber Works, the A/W Chamber newsletter; maintain a presence at the annual Crab Festival; develop annual fisheries forum for area educators, state and federal representatives; and develop a quarterly meeting program, including speakers and topics. Good work, group.
Paul Nofield has left Steve Martin Management Company after 16 years. He started September 1 as a sales associate with Food Services of America, out of Portland. His territory is Seaside and Cannon Beach and he may be reached at 503/338-3058 (pager) or paul-nofield@fsafood.com
The Oregon Lodging Association has announced the new 1999/2000 Board of Directors. Coastal representatives include Patrick Nofield, from Steve Martin Management , who represents Area 8 and has just accepted the position of vice president on the board, and Frank Swedenborg, of The Waves in Cannon Beach, who has represented our area on the board for the last seven years.
Dr. Bob Remensnyder of Remen-snyder Pet Clinic in Seaside has recently become a member of the national network called VetMall.com.
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