By Michele Smith
The Times
McArthurs to Sell Concessionaire Business at Lyons Ferry Marina
KOA owner, Steven Klonz, would like to take over
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August 31, 2017
Michele Smith
Angela and Jim McCarthur stand outside Snake River Grill at Lyons Ferry Marina. The couple are looking to sell the business when their lease ends in December.
COLUMBIA COUNTY - At their August meeting, Port commissioners heard from Lyons Ferry Marina KOA managers Jim and Angela McArthur about their plans to sell the business at the marina.
The McArthurs told the commissioners they will leave at the end of the 2017 season, and they are sorry to leave, because they see a lot of potential for growth, with the news about the Columbia Pulp mill.
The McArthur's have recommended to the Port that a personal friend, Steve Klonz, take over from them.
Klonz is a campground broker and owner of a KOA in Redmond, Ore. as well as a "terrific" KOA in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He is looking for an investment such as this for his family, said Jim McArthur.
"The McArthurs' lease is up at the end of December," Port Manager Jennie Dickinson told the commissioners. "They have the right to sell their business in the lease."
Klonz is seeking a 24-year lease with the option to renew, she added.
Jim McArthur said, "We have operated it like we own it, not as concessionaires. We don't want to see it deteriorate. We know we're getting stale after 10 years. We want nothing but success for whoever takes over."
The McArthurs said they are leaving for personal reasons, and they intend to take some time to reflect on their next move.
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