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Yacht Club hosts open house ASTORIA — The Astoria Yacht Club hosts its annual open house at the Yacht Clubroom from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 22. The clubroom is located upstairs in the Chinook Building, 300 Industry St., at the West Mooring Basin. Since 1931, the Yacht Club has provided social and boating activities for pleasure

boaters on the Lower Columbia. The Yacht Club continues to offer educational and group boating activities, such as navigation and sailing classes, sail racing, cruising groups, paddle adventures and crewing opportunities on the Thursday evening Downtown Rallies. Those who enjoy (or think they would enjoy) experiencing the river from the deck of

a boat can meet other skippers and crew members and learn about the club. Club members will be on hand all afternoon, and will host these discussions: 1 p.m.: Sailing lessons 1:30 p.m.: Local boating conditions 2 p.m.: Paddle group and activities 3:30 p.m.: Thursday Down-

town Rallies 4 p.m.: Sailboat racing Anyone interested in discussing the formation of a dinghy-racing program is also invited to sign up during the afternoon. For more information, call 503-784-5072 or check the website: astoriayachtclub.com. On Facebook: Astoria Yacht Club.

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After her starting pistol failed to fire, Norma Hernandez shouts out to runners to begin the Run on the River half marathon at the Sixth Street Viewing Platform in 2014.

Register now for Run on the River and save ASTORIA — The Astoria Parks Foundation’s fourth annual Run on the River takes place Sunday morning, May 21. The marathon starts at the Sixth Street Viewing Platform and runs along the Columbia River on the Astoria Riverwalk. It is sponsored by Buoy Beer Co. Runners who register before Tuesday, April 25, get the early bird rate: the half marathon is $85 a person and $75 per person for groups of six or more; the 10K is $50 and the 5K is

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$35. Registration includes a T-shirt and glass medal. An included seafood boil and a drink is provided by Buoy Beer 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Award ceremonies are at noon. Let a volunteer know if an alternate meal is needed. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers. To register or find more information, visit http://bit. ly/2oV0GMa or contact Jennifer Benoit at jbenoit@ astoria.or.us or 503-2987692.

Happy Hour

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Yacht Club member Paul Winiarz, left, shares a laugh from aboard the Shearwater as Tom Brownson passes by on his boat Cantata during the Astoria Yacht Club Downtown Rally in June on the Columbia River.

Music, dance, comedy and fun in Nehalem NEHALEM — A variety talent show, “Come Together – A Community Celebration of Music & Theater Arts,” will take place 7 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the North Coast Recreation District’s Performing Arts Center, 36155 Ninth St. It will be an evening of family-friendly entertainment with local artists, both newcomers and established favorites. The lineup will include singers and musicians — from folk and

opera to blues and Broadway — dancers, improv and comedy, skits and more. Tickets are $10 each and can be prepurchased at the recreation district office. Unsold tickets will be available at the door. Net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to support programs for students at Neah-KahNie High School. To learn more, join the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/ events/1936418523293626/


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Join the ‘sturdy’ cast of ‘Shanghaied’ characters ASTORIA — Auditions for the 33rd season of “Shanghaied in Astoria!” — a vaudeville-style, musical-melodrama presented by the Astoria Street Opry Co. — will take place 6 p.m. Saturday, May 20, and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21. “Being a part of ‘Shanghaied’ is sure to make summer a rewarding lifetime memory as auditioners connect, learn and grow through theater techniques and this precise style of stagecraft performance,” according to Markus Brown, the company’s produc-

tion chairman, marketing manager and this season’s “Shanghaied” director. “Over 2 dozen delightful and colorful parts are open for guys and gals 17 to any age. Parts for sturdy women, nefarious saloon owners, fun fishermen, nasty villains, and a sweetheart or two, along with spots for dancers, musicians and technical backstage help.” The show will run July 7 through Sept. 9. “Shanghaied,” which premiered in 1985 on a skeleton budget, has become a beloved piece of Astoria’s

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Pam Trenary puts music into context One of the station’s pioneers treats listeners to jazz

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MacGregor’s Whiskey Bar More than 100 brown liquors on hand.

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community. Organizers estimate the show has entertained more than 85,000 audience members over 33 years. The Astor Street Opry Co., a not-for-profit, 501(c) (3) community theater organization, is currently seeking show sponsors. Sponsorships start at $150 (cash or in-kind donation). For more information, email info@astorstreetoprycompany.com or call 503-791-6044. For more information on the company, visit www.astorstreetoprycompany.com.

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The cast of “Shanghaied in Astoria” lets out a cheer on stage in 2015.


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KMUN’S JAZZY HOST PAM TRENARY PUTS MUSIC INTO CONTEXT PHOTO BY DANNY MILLER

Pam Trenary hosts her evening jazz show every first and third Wednesday at Coast Community Radio in Astoria.

By KATE GIESE

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ASTORIA — Few things touch the heart of a community like a local radio station, and Astoria’s KMUN — the oldest broadcast on Coast Community Radio — is no exception. On the air since 1983, KMUN arose largely through the work of volunteers. One such pioneer of the local air waves was Pam Trenary, of Astoria, who has volunteered at the station since its inception, and hosts “Evening Jazz” from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month. Trenary never imagined she would have a radio show. After the station was born, however, she began

treating listeners to jazz — hot, cool and everything in between.

Jazz history

When she initially took on the DJ job, she had, at best, a cursory knowledge of the genre. But Trenary — who grew up in Northeast Portland and now lives in Astoria with her husband, Hampton Scudder — came from a musical family. “My grandmother played the piano and actually supported the family (with it) during the Depression,” she said. Trenary’s mother also enjoyed jazz, and mother and daughter would go to concerts in Portland — on one occasion seeing Dave Brubeck, the great jazz pia-

nist, perform. Trenary also listened to jazz while attending the University of Oregon, and got to know some of the local musicians who played in Eugene’s jazz clubs. “Jazz was coming to the universities then. I saw Count Basie there,” she said. “Going (to U of O) really opened up my world.” She admits to having been an indifferent student until she became interested in civil rights. While preparing her fledgling KMUN jazz show, she drew on that interest, but Trenary also steeped herself in jazz. “I read a lot, listened and hung out with people on KMUN’s development committee,” she said. “They all had terrific personal jazz

libraries that pretty much covered the spectrum.” Her knowledge of jazz came by listening to others, and by reading music biographies and black history. “Jazz reflects the social history of this country and its race relations. You can’t say it’s a truly black art form … but we wouldn’t have it without their contribution,” she said. “It’s really a fusion of Western-Euro and African music traditions which came together down in New Orleans.”

Personal favorites

The dedicated DJ tends to play early jazz on her program. “I tend toward the swing and blues sides. Mose Allison’s ‘In My Own Backyard’ is a favorite, for

example,” she said. “ I’m also partial to jazz vocals, often by females, and love scat.” Another favorite is the American jazz singer Betty Carter (1929-1998). “She was a rebel, and I liked the fact that she had her own label,” Trenary said, adding: “Anyone who sings scat doesn’t like her much. Her voice is too pretty.” Not long ago, Trenary opened her show with The Manhattan Transfer and Pink Martini. “I’m also partial to jazz piano,” she said. “Actually, I like it all except for bebop.” One big challenge of producing her show: “Coming up with listening experiences for people. It takes time to put a coherent show together

— roughly three to four hours. I like to have it flow and feature selections that tie it all together,” she said. “I also try not to talk much.” With featured artists, she will sometimes offer background. For Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, for example, Trenary found a speech the reverend gave at the International Jazz Festival in Munich. “Then I talked jazz a while and why it’s culturally important — tried to give a context to things,” she said. So expect Trenary to treat listeners to great jazz and share informed insights into America’s jazz heritage. Her monthly playlists can be found at www.coastradio. org.


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IN THE COLUMBIA-PACIFIC REGION Thursday, April 20 Basin Street NW 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass and friends perform mainstream jazz classics. Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390, free. The Astoria Senior Center offers string band, bluegrass and country. Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. The Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country. The Horsenecks 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Performing between tradition and innovation, The Horsenecks play old time music with a bluegrass edge. 4/20 Karaoke Party 7:30 p.m., Pitchwood Inn & Alehouse, 425 3rd St., Raymond, Wash., 360-9425313, 21 +. Come party at the 4/20 Karaoke Party and Ladies Night featuring Captain Dougypants (aka Doug Hamilton). Fraser & Haas 7:30 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-3255922, $15 to $35. Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas play Scottish and Celtic music.

Friday, April 21 Richard Kelly 5:30 p.m., The Cove, 9604 Highway 103, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2828. Richard Kelly is at the piano bar taking requests. Maggie & the Cats 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21 +. Maggie & the Cats play world-class blues music, Creole, jazz, funk, rhythm-n-blues and soul. Songs of an Era

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6 p.m., Hannan Playhouse, 518 8th St., Raymond, Wash., 360-704-4507. Take a sentimental journey with singer Dina Blade, pianist Hans Brehmer and storyteller veteran Ray Puddicombe for songs and stories from the World War II era. Thistle & Rose 6 p.m., Seasons Café, 255 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1159. Thistle and Rose perform original tunes, folk and Americana music from the 70s and 80s. Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano.

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Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Wes Wahrmund’s classical guitar skills amaze with light jazz and original tunes. Skadi Freyer 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Skadi Freyer plays jazz piano. Brian Copeland 7 p.m., McMenamins, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, no cover. Brian Copeland has cultivated a unique brand of catchy and lyrical guitar-pop, Northwest pop and country fusion music. Open Mic & Jam 7 p.m., Pacific Pearl Bistro, 111 Broadway, Seaside. All styles welcome to jam, hosted by the Tim Kelly Blues Band.

Saturday, April 22 Songs of an Era 2 p.m., Ilwaco Library, 158 1st Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-704-4507. Take a sentimental journey with singer Dina Blade, pianist Hans Brehmer and storyteller veteran Ray Puddicombe for songs and stories from the World War II era. Richard Kelly 5:30 p.m., The Cove, 9604 Highway 103, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2828. Richard Kelly is at the piano bar taking requests.

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, $15 to $18. The orchestra, composed of 25 instruments and directed by Brian Oberlin, will perform Mozart’s 3rd and 4th violin concertos, Hummel’s mandolin concerto and folk music from the Americas. Adams & Costello 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21 +. Julie Adams and Michael Costello play jazz, blues and Americana.

$18. The orchestra, composed of 25 instruments and directed by Brian Oberlin, will perform Mozart’s 3rd and 4th violin concertos, Hummel’s mandolin concerto and folk music from the Americas.

St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. The musical duo of Ted Brainard and John Orr offers a tasty sampling of southern blues, swing and Tin Pan Alley tunes from the 20s and 40s.

Bobcat Bob 6 p.m., Seasons Café, 255 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1159. Bobcat Bob is back weaving his lead guitar around some blues and classic tunes.

Stringology 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542. Singer Meg Baier will share the stage with Stringology playing the best of vintage American music, classic jazz and swing.

Sunday Afternoon Live 2 p.m., Raymond Theatre, 323 3rd St., Raymond, Wash., 360-875-5207, $12 to $15. Sunday Afternoon Live presents Everything Fitz, a family band of award-winning fiddle and open step dance champions.

George Coleman 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, no cover. George Coleman plays pop, jazz, folk and rock music on his 12-string guitar. Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Wes Wahrmund’s classical guitar skills amaze with light jazz and original tunes. Tom Trudell 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano. Oregon Mandolin Orchestra 7:30 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, $15 to

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Bob Marley Tribute 9 p.m., Manzanita Lighthouse Pub, 36480 Hwy. 101, Nehalem, 503-3684990, no cover. Come celebrate the music of Bob Marley at the fifth annual tribute featuring Ebon Bergeron, Christopher Friesen, Joshua Corry, Alex Weinberg, Teran Bergeron and Dusty Trost. Countryside Ride 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, 21 +. Countryside Ride plays country, honky-tonk, Western swing and American roots music.

Sunday, April 23 Red Beans & Rice 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin

Skadi Freyer 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Skadi Freyer plays jazz piano. Scheck & Pee 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, no cover. Scheck & Pee is a local quartet playing funky blues music.

Monday, April 24 Burgers & Jam 6 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE CROSSWORD SADDLE UP!

By Timothy Polin / Puzzles Edited by Will Shortz Answers on Page 14

ACROSS 1 Tripartite commerce pact 6 Nickname for Angel Stadium, with “the” 10 Inspiration 14 They might pop up in the morning 19 “Juno” actress Page 20 Visa alternatives 22 Figure seen on [circled letters below] 23 Most wanted 24 1976 blaxploitation film that was a sequel to “Dolemite” 26 Fascinated 27 Is overcome with emotion, with “up” 28 It has two poles 29 Shelter 31 Tinder, for one 33 Boor 34 “Poppycock!” 35 Figure seen on [circled letters below] 38 Marquis’s subordinate 41 Like flowers’ stamens 42 Made-for-TV western co-starring Travis Tritt 44 ____ king 45 Moriarty, to Holmes 47 Asked a lot of questions, say 48 Vittles 50 Figure seen on [circled letters below] 55 Homes by churches 57 “I’ll pass” 58 Detroit-area stadium that hosted Super Bowl XVI 59 Down in front? 61 Disseminate 63 “Evidently” 64 French greeting 68 Part of a set 70 & 72 “If ever, oh ever a ____ there ____” (classic song lyric) 73 Exam with a reading-comprehension sect.

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Tuesday, April 25 Brian O’Connor 5:30 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4150, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards.

Wednesday, April 26 Thistle & Rose 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock

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St., Cannon Beach, 503-4362661. Thistle and Rose perform original tunes, folk and Americana music from the 70s and 80s. Jam at the Port 8 p.m., Port of Call, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-4356, no cover. Dale Peterson, Richard Thomasian and Tom Peake lead a jam at the port. Metzner & Patenaude 9 p.m., The Voodoo Room, 1114 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2233, no cover, 21 +. Scheckie Metzner and Pee Wee Patenaude play blues, soul and Caribbean music with Josh Baer on bass.

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Thursday, April 27 Basin Street NW 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass and friends perform mainstream jazz classics. Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390, free. The Astoria Senior Center offers string band, bluegrass and country. Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. The Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country.

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Author Diana Kirk comes to KALA ASTORIA — Author Diana Kirk, a new Astoria resident, is coming to KALA for a show at 8 p.m. Friday, April 21, to discuss her new book, “Licking Flames: Tales of a Half-Assed Hussy.” Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $8 at the door. Kirk, who was recently interviewed on National Public Radio, will share stories from her life, “a life filled with authenticity, when we all didn’t quite fit in a neat box while coming into our own as an adult.

It’ll be funny, sad, sentimental, disturbing, adventurous and above all else, brutally honest,” according to press materials. Portland writer Celeste Gurevich, who has been published in Perceptions: A Magazine for the Arts, will kick off the show. Afterward, there will be a book signing, some socializing and a complimentary dessert. Cocktails will be available. For more information, call KALA (1017 Marine Drive) at 503-338-4878.

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MacGREGOR’S WHISKEY BAR TO WET MANZANITA’S WHISTLE SOON-TO-OPEN ESTABLISHMENT WILL HAVE MORE THAN 100 BROWN LIQUORS ON HAND

By DAN HAAG

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MANZANITA — Mark Twain famously asserted that “too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” Keep that in mind as you plan your first visit to MacGregor’s Whiskey Bar, a soon-toopen establishment on Laneda Avenue that holds good brown liquor in high regard. Owner Chip MacGregor has developed a deep appreciation for the educational side of whiskey, something he credits to his Scottish roots. “I grew up in a Scottish family around Scotch, and over the years, I’ve really enjoyed getting to know about whiskey,” he said. Over the years, MacGregor – who also owns and operates MacGregor Literary – had harbored a desire to open a tasting bar of some sort in Manzanita. “I’d talked with Vino Manzanita a few times about buying it,” he said, though concrete plans never materialized. That changed Oct. 14 when a freak tornado hit the town. Vino Manzanita took a direct hit, sustaining significant damage and prompting the former business owner to not renew her expiring lease. MacGregor communicated his whiskey bar idea to the building’s owner and soon began the whirlwind process of repairing and remodeling: New lighting, a copper-top bar and old church pews will highlight the space, which will seat 30. The bar, located at 387 Laneda Ave., is slated to open May 1.

‘That perfect feel’

While whiskey has been a staple of the cocktail scene

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Chip MacGregor displays his new whiskey bar’s sign, created by Nehalem artist Susan Walsh.

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MacGregor’s Staff Breanna Stephens and Joel Jacobsen sampling high-end meats. Manager Lynn Kyriss will offer a variety of tasty plates with fresh ingredients, including desserts.

for years, only recently has it developed its own craft scene, with whiskey tasting bars and distilleries popping up with greater frequency around the country. It has also taken on an international flavor and stretched beyond the more recognizable Scottish, Irish and American brands. MacGregor points to the evolution of whiskey as a big part of the fun in his new venture. “Whiskey has become a big deal all over the world,” he said. “Some of the finest whiskeys right now are being made in Japan, where they utilize more scientific methods rather than the cultural approach most people are used to.”

Besides the bar’s namesake, MacGregor’s brain trust includes Manzanita author and editor Holly Lorincz and Lynn Kyriss, longtime owner of Manzanita staple Left Coast Siesta. Lorincz drew up the interior plans for a quiet, intimate space where people can enjoy a wide variety of whiskeys in an upscale setting; Kyriss will manage the kitchen. They’ve had outside help as well: A consultant from Lexington, Kentucky, who owns the whiskey bar Parlay Social, has been working closely with the team to ensure the new establishment captures the perfect feel. Part of that perfect feel is food, and MacGregor’s will concentrate on upscale tapas

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While offering a full cocktail bar, the bar’s focus will be on brown liquor. More than one hundred labels will be on hand.

offerings, including meat, cheese, pate, and vegetable boards, along with a fresh soup of the day, fresh-pressed coffee and a dessert selection. All menu items will be locally sourced. “I’m looking forward to the creative opportunity and changing the menu often,” Kyriss said.

Nice, warm, healing

The star of the show, of course, is whiskey, and MacGregor’s will have more than 100 brown liquors on hand. That includes scotches from all six regions of

Scotland, Irish whiskeys, American bourbons and ryes, Canadian blended whiskeys, and several choices from around the world. MacGregor and Kyriss recently attended bartending school in Portland and used the opportunity to research myriad whiskeys. Favorites, of course, separated themselves from the pack. “I discovered Angel’s Envy Rye from Kentucky,” MacGregor said. “It was like a religious experience for me.” Aged in rum barrels, it has a strong rye taste, followed

by what Kyriss describes as burnt-caramel flavor. “We should have the biggest selection of brown liquors on the Oregon Coast,” MacGregor said, adding that there will also be a full bar available, including a few select beers and wines. “Overall, we want it to be a nice, low-key place to enjoy a quiet evening drink and talk,” Kyriss said. MacGregor is pleased the community has been overwhelmingly supportive and enthusiastic. He’s also happy to offer something the area doesn’t have yet, especially considering the warming properties of whiskey. “I’m a native, born and raised in Oregon,” he said. “It’s a very wet place, and whiskey is nice and warm and healing.” For more information, visit www.macgregorswhiskeybar. com for details or call 503368-2447.


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Gustavo Velazquez with two futsal players following recent games.

HISPANIC COMMUNITY NOURISHES LOCAL SOCCER CULTURE BY JON BRODERICK FOR COAST WEEKEND

Some time back — Fergus Loughton and Jerry Boisvert, the institutional memory of the Lower Columbia Youth Soccer League, reckon it was roughly 15 years ago — the growing Hispanic community brought with it a festive ambiance to its men’s soccer games at the Warrenton fields. For many of us, La Liga games there with were our first trip to Mexico: Latin music played on car stereos, Latin fragrances rose from picnics, children scampered about their families, chattering in Spanish, while their uncles and fathers played teams that sometimes came from Longview, Washington, to compete on the immaculate youth soccer fields in Warrenton. Gradually, some of the more confident non-Hispanic players learned they were welcome and found their way onto teams. Wednesday nights in spring and summer were a soccer fiesta. Ultimately, though, the league become more competitive, more expensive and finally, a PHOTO BY GARY HENLEY

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A La Liga player swoops in for the shot in 2010.


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Continued from page 8 victim of its own success. It collapsed a couple of years ago under the weight of its two or three best teams. Local soccer culture, however, nourished by the Hispanic community, continues to flourish. At least three distinct, but complementary, mens’ soccer leagues have evolved locally since La Liga’s demise, each with its own appeal. Stroll by St. Mary Star of the Sea gym most any Sunday night, and you’ll hear gym shoes squeaking on the hardwood floor, punctuated by the frequent muffled concussion of cannon shots on goal. Inside, Alcones have a slim lead over Arnie’s Café. Come on in, have a seat. The second half has just begun.

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A few years ago, the parish was exploring ways to make its gym more useful to the community. Someone asked Gustavo Velazquez. “You’re talking to the right person,” he said. Velazquez had coached youth soccer at the Lower Columbia Youth Soccer Association and, for 12 years, Astoria High School soccer with legends Boisvert and Bill Patterson. He saw an opportunity to create a local futsal league. “My son was going clear to Portland each week to play,” he said. “Why don’t we start a league here?” Futsal — played, often on a borrowed basketball court, by teams of five, with smaller goals and an appropriately deadened, smaller ball — rewards excellent technique: quick touches, precise passing, frequent shots, agile goalkeeping. At Star of the Sea, games start at 5 p.m. and continue on the hour until all eight teams have played. After 10 weeks, a short tournament between the top teams follows. Then teams reorganize, and, two weeks later, another season begins. Velazquez organizes, referees, plays, opens the gym, turns out the lights and builds relationships among folks from a diverse community. “Everybody is welcome to play,” Velazquez said. “This is for the whole community, not just the Spanish speakers.” Futsal players and fans, grateful for the gym’s shelter in winter, look forward also to games outdoors. Dave Plechl, a former NCAA player at Portland State and the coach of the youth soccer association’s U18 team North Coast United, admits: “Playing outdoors with a full-size ball in springtime air is where people want to be.” So, with the support of the Oregon Adult Soccer Association and the youth soccer association, Plechl has arranged a six-team league that plays Wednesday nights, two games at 6 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m., through June 14. Teams of seven play on a half-size field, a natural extension of futsal. “Lots of decisions, lots of touches, lots of scoring opportunities,” Plechl said. He, like many players, continues to play futsal Sunday evenings. “Two competitive events a week is about what people want,” he said. “It’s good for the community. A lot of friends play against each other.”

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Team Real played Team Astoria in 2015 at the Warrenton Soccer Complex.

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A player celebrates a goal during a soccer match in summer 2010 at the Warrenton Soccer Complex.

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A young family member plays near the fields during a La Liga game in summer 2010.

‘MOMENTS OF BRILLIANCE’

About the time the spring outdoor season ends in Warrenton, another begins in Cannon Beach, where Wednesday evenings families gather to picnic and visit, and watch their friends and neighbors play soccer, eight to a side, on the long, slow grass of the city park field. Leo Luna, who years ago, at 13, may have been the youngest player ever in the men’s league, organizes one of the six Cannon Beach clubs. “We’re not athletes. We don’t do this for a living. We laugh with each other. It’s something to do besides working. But there are moments of brilliance.” He laughs. “I scored a bicycle kick one time.” New fans will find the soccer is satisfying, and the company is pleasant.

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A player reaches back for a kick during a La Liga game in 2010.

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Two players battle for the ball in 2010.


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COA S T W E E K E N D C A L E N DA R Saturday, April 22

Thursday, April 20 Thursday Night Talks 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-325-2203, free. TNT lecture series welcomes Sue Arbuthnot and Richard Wilhelm who will give a presentation on “Film Making Beyond

The Pampered Chef Noon, American Legion, 219 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360942-3034. The Public is invited to a Pampered Chef cooking show, taste delicious food, tasty drinks and see the hottest kitchen products; benefit for the Harbor Association of Volunteers for Animals.

National Park Week 9 a.m., National Parks, 503-861-4401, all ages. In celebration of National Park Week, Saturday and Sunday admission to all National Park Service sites will be waived.

Vintage Collectible Auction 1 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360747-0171. The Long Beach Grange invites the public to a special consignment auction featuring only antique and vintage collectible items; preview at 1 p.m., auction at 3 p.m.

Friday, April 21 Artist Reception 2 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-3683846. The Hoffman Center will host a joint artist reception featuring Wes Cropper, Lorraine Richey and James Hockenhull.

Gaylord Nelson Award 5 p.m., Chamber Community Hall, 207 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-8060. A presentation of the annual Gaylord Nelson

Award will be given with guest speaker Neal Maine, includes city potluck.

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“The Real Story” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $5. “The Real Lewis and Clark Story or How the Finns Discovered Astoria!” is a musical melodrama about explorers Meri-

Author Talk 8 p.m., KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-4878, $8. Diana Kirk, author of “Licking Flames: Tales of a Half-Assed Hussy” will discuss her book and stories from her life, followed by book signings and refreshments.

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Sunday, April 23

Black Lake Fishing Derby 7 a.m., Black Lake Park, off Hwy. 101, Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-2400. Free kids only (2 to 14) derby with a free pancakes breakfast and hot dogs, prizes awarded, register online, at Ilwaco City Hall or at the Derby; adults must accompany children.

Sustainable Gardening 10 a.m., Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash. WSU Master Gardeners offers a workshop on sustainable gardening by propagating plants, includes plant clinic and plant sale. Earth Day Parade 11 a.m., downtown Walk Cannon Beach, 503for Veterans 436-8060. Join 1 p.m., Veterans Field, 3rd in to celebrate and Oregon streets, downEarth Day in town Long Beach, Wash., 360Cannon Beach 642-2041, $20. Wayne Elston, starting off American Legion Department of with beach Washington Commander will microplastic lead the walk to raise public removal at 10 awareness about issues faca.m. at Whale ing America’s veterans Park, then a comand their families. munity parade and street fair.

TAPA Auditions 2 p.m., Oregon Coast Dance Center, 106 Main Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-4678. Director Richard Coon will be casting 12 men, 8 women, 1 girl and 2 boys for the upcoming summer drama “To Kill A Mockingbird.” Troop 642 Fundraiser 4 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, $12 per plate or 2 for $20, kids discounted. Show your support for Boy Scout Troop 642 at the Hawaiian dinner fundraiser; take out orders accepted.

Author Reading 7 p.m., Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-7383500. Poet laureate Paulann Petersen (2010), author of “Understory” will be featured, followed by book sales and signings.

“Come Together” 7 p.m., NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503-3687008, $10, all ages. “Come Together” is a variety show featuring local artists and entertainment from comedy, theater and improv to singing, dancing and music.

National Park Week 9 a.m., National Parks, 503-861-4401, all ages. In celebration of National Park Week, Saturday and Sunday admission to all National Park Service sites will be waived. 4-H Run/Walk 1 p.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, 503-325-8573, $15 to $50, all ages.

Tuesday, April 25

Color Me Green is a 5k run/walk sponsored by 4-H to improving health in a fun way, meet at Battery Russell; race begins at 2 p.m. In Their Footsteps 1 p.m., Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, free. In Their Footsteps lecture series presents “Identification & Pres-

ervation of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau’s Grave” with authors Michael Hanley and Roger Wendlick. TAPA Auditions 2 p.m., Oregon Coast Dance Center, 106 Main Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-4678. Director Richard Coon will be casting 12 men, 8 women, 1 girl and 2 boys for the upcoming

summer drama “To Kill A Mockingbird.” “The Real Story” 2 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503325-6104, $7 to $16. “The Real Lewis and Clark Story or How the Finns Discovered Astoria!” is a musical melodrama about explorers Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and two Finnish boys.

AAMC Benefit 4:30 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria. Fort George will host a benefit night for the

Astoria Arts & Movement Center with an evening of performances, music, class demonstrations and a raffle.

Wednesday, April 26

Celebrity Chef Visit

5:30 p.m., Baked Alaska, 1 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-7414. The public is invited to meet Saudi Arabian chef Badr Fayez, who will give a cooking demonstration, give out samples and have a Q&A session; RSVP required. Shifting Culture Talk 6 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323.

Margaret Frimoth will give a presentation on “Breaking Silence, Shifting Culture: We Can Stop Abuse.”

Thursday, April 27

“The Real Story” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $7 to $16. “The Real Lewis and Clark Story or How the Finns Discovered Astoria!” is a musical melodrama about explorers Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and two Finnish boys.

Shakespeare (Abridged)

7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, free. A fastpaced farce of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [Revised]” in celebration of Shakespeare’s birthday.

Talent Search 5:30 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-665-4421. The Peninsula Players are searching for all varieties of talent to perform at the annual Loyalty Days Follies, individual and group acts are encouraged to audition. History & Hops 6 p.m., Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-

7065. The History & Hops lecture series will feature Gloria Linkey who will give a talk about World War II and Seaside. Author Reading 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-7386742, free. Karen Karbo, author of “Hound of the Sea: Wild Man, Wild Waves, Wild Wisdom” will be featured, followed by book sales and signings.

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THE BISTRO: REVITALIZED AND REFINED

Story and photos by THE MOUTH OF THE COLUMBIA

ate last year, Jack Stephenson bought The Bistro in Cannon Beach. Prior to relocating from the San Francisco Bay area, Stephenson oversaw dozens of restaurants for a management group. Before that, there were stints at large hotel chains and Disney World. In these positions, Stephenson’s focus was on the macro: banquet events and corporate constellations that served thousands of diners each day. Now, while piloting an intimate restaurant in a small tourist town, he’s dealing in the dozens. Stephenson appears to be embracing these more direct connections. He regularly patrols The Bistro’s dining room and bar, introducing himself, describing dishes and listening. He makes a point of highlighting how he makes dishes his own. Indeed, Stephenson takes the work quite personally, entwining great pride and pressure. Perhaps after decades in the profit-driven, corporate world, Stephenson’s hands-on, one-toone immersion at The Bistro is an expected response. Here, he is reconnecting to the heart of the chef-diner relationship, a place where passion can trump the bottom line. After taking the reins at The Bistro, Stephenson rewrote the entire menu (save for the linguine, which was apparently too popular to let go). While at first glance the Bistro’s menu may appear ‘de rigueur’ for fine dining — steak, chowder, crab cakes, etc. — deeper inspection unveils clever tweaking. Fine ingredients aren’t enough; there has to be a swerve, a zig where others zag. He does so by layering techniques: Asian flourishes atop a base of French classicism. These signatures aren’t wholesale reinventions, but meaningful

THE BISTRO Rating:  263 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach PHONE: 503-436-2661 HOURS: 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday PRICE: $$ - Entrées average in the mid-$20s SERVICE: Confident, unobtrusive VEGETARIAN/VEGAN OPTIONS: A few DRINKS: Full bar

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nonetheless. A few holdovers of Bistro’s past remain in the simply dressed, softly lit restaurant, most notably staff and musical traditions. On Wednesdays, Thistle and Rose strum folk tunes that lead to dialogues and soft, breathy singalongs. On Saturdays, classical guitar nuzzles an already palpable romanticism. While unobtrusive, The Bistro’s live music is an undeniable mood elevator. Over the course of multiple trips, I found myself drawn to the bar side. And it’s worth noting: While the Bistro’s entrées can be quite spendy, there are some fine values found only in the bar. In fact, one of the most enjoyable meals I had was also one of the most thrifty. For less than the price of an average entrée I combined the Duck Confit and Warm Beet Salad ($11.50) with the Chicken Meatball Marinara Sandwich ($8.75, only available in the bar). With house-fermented cream, pomegranate seeds and duck fat vinaigrette, the duck salad contained multitudes. It was salty, earthy, tangy, acidic, creamy and a heck of delivery vehicle for beets. Cooked in luscious duck fat, how could it not be? The sinewy duck itself was rich and juicy. Besides sharp sweetness, the pomegranate seeds proffered a exciting textural pop. Listed as an appetizer — and, yes, it would be grand to share — the dish

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worked, too, like a dinner salad, one where health and indulgence meet. The bread on the meatball sub — like all the bread at the Bistro — is made in-house. In between were greens, an herby marinara smothering well-seasoned chicken meatballs and a cozy blanket of Gouda cheese. It was tall and sloppy, a finger-licking delight that flirted with simple perfection. At $8.75, I wouldn’t begrudge anyone who made it a habit. And with prices as they are — the “Cannon Beach price,” so to speak — a lower cost to entry is especially welcome. On the other end of that spectrum is the Caramel Chicken Vietnamese-Style ($24.75). It’s not the most expensive dish (that goes to the $32.50 New York Steak), but for chicken and rice there is some sticker shock (even if the chicken is “Mary’s air chilled organic”). The dish comes in two mounds: a bowl of chicken in bittersweet, salty, slightly spicy caramel sauce, and a hill of white rice crowned with kimchi slaw. The finger-like cuts of chicken maintained an proper ratio of meat to sauce. For the most part the dish

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succeeds. Rice helps to fill it, and the sharp, acidic slaw helps cut the sweetness. But the slaw ran out quickly, and the sugar in the sauce began stacking up — never quite overwhelming, but losing its initial luster. The chicken, however, was the only minor misstep in the numerous meals I had at the Bistro. Otherwise, down to the complementary bread and irresistible garlic butter, I was blissfully at ease. The perky pear glaze of the supple, exquisitely charred Draper Girls Pear Brined Pork Chop ($25.50) was just an opener. I continued to smear the accompanying roasted garlic and tangy agrodolce — a balsamic reduction with raisins and onions — to great effect. A hockey puck of incredibly soft goat milk polenta was an excellent pairing. Its lean clarity played fantastically well with the supple pork (cow’s milk would’ve been too fatty). Like the duck salad, a lot was happening here, but humbly so. The pork chop was a dish that spoke softly but with great confidence and wisdom. But perhaps it was the Cioppino ($25.75) that is most emblematic

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of Stephenson and the new Bistro. Ginger and daishi broth — a Japanese stock including seaweed and shaved, smoked tuna — blessed the fish stew with enlivened Asian inflection, adding depth and holistic complexity. There was rice, too, which, along with cubes of ahi tuna, prawns and scallops, made for a reasonably hearty bowl. On top, a raft of charred bread was plunged in, slathered with a roasted red pepper spread that matched the broth’s red hue but twisted its flavor. Like the best of the Bistro’s offerings, the Cioppino was clearly labored over, refined, multifaceted and distinct. For these are Stephenson’s goals. And while there remains some room for him to explore the more outer reaches of modern culinary creativity and local bounty, he has revitalized The Bistro in short order. It is nothing if not his own. It’s amazing what going small can do.


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to the Loyalty Days Children’s Parade. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Loyalty Days Weekend on Long Beach Peninsula begins with the Follies, a family-friendly, all-ages event. Among other acts, youngsters from Ocean Park and Long Beach Elementary School will play piano and sing. Vocalists should bring sheet music. Piano accom-

paniment is available at both the audition and the performance. Patriotic songs are not required, but community and family-oriented material is welcome. For anyone unable to come to the April 27 audition or in need of additional information, contact Barbara Bate, accompanist and coordinator, at bategofish@ gmail.com, call 360-6654421 or text her at 360-2445566.

ILWACO, WASH. — Looking to create or enhance a garden landscape this spring? Washington State University’s Master Gardeners of Pacific County will present a workshop, “Sustainable Gardening by Propagating Plants,” 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 S.E. Lake St.. Participants — who must bring a small knife — will learn how to propagate plants with stem cuttings. The workshop will give gardeners stem cuttings to take home. From 10 a.m. to noon, gardeners will have a chance to ask a Master Gardener plant-related questions and bring them plant problems. (Gardeners are encouraged to bring samples of their plant problems.) A plant and garden sale is from 10 a.m. to noon in a tent stand outside the museum. Japanese honeyberry shrubs, quaking Aspens, peonies and coir will be available. For more information, contact Elena Righettini at mrighettini@yahoo.com.

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70 Help Wanted CLATSOP COUNTY Road Worker Trainee $20.00-$24.32 /hour FT with benefits First Review: May 3, 2017 Public Works is seeking one Road Worker Trainee and is establishing a pool of candidates to fill vacancies for the next six months. To be trained and become proficient in maintenance, repair and construction of County roads and bridges. Requires knowledge and operation of heavy equipment, working familiarity with construction and repair methods, ability to follow oral and written instructions. Heavy equipment school and certificates in flagging, first aid/CPR, and licensed herbicide applicator a plus. Must possess ODL Class C and CDL learnerʼs permit with a good driving record. Able to move materials weighing up to 100 lbs. Application instructions and complete job description on County website at http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/jobs AA/EOE

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Elochoman Valley Partners LLC Seeking Driver Elochoman Valley Partners, LLC is seeking a driver for our Wahkiakum on the Move public transit project. Duties include driving regular route or filling in for other drivers as needed. Successful applicant will have current WA State Drivers license, be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. All necessary training and costs of checks will be paid by employer. We are looking for individuals who have a strong work ethic, possess good customer service skills and enjoy working with the public. Flexibility and working as part of the team is a must. Applications are available at the front desk of the Wahkiakum Human Services office, Building 1, 42 Elochoman Valley Road, Cathlamet, WA. 98612.

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EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE'S LIFE Coast Rehabilitation Services is looking for compassionate and enthusiastic employees to work along side people with developmental disabilities. Duties consist of relationship and skill building, support for daily living activities (which may include assistance with feeding, hygiene, and toileting), community participation, and advocacy. Previous experience helpful but not necessary; will train. Coast Rehabilitation Services is currently seeking a variety of positions, shifts, and wages. Competitive wages and generous benefits including 401k; Must be a Driver, pass drug test and criminal background check; high school graduate or GED required. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please call 503-861-3372 for an application or visit our website coastrehab.org Experienced Carpet Installer Needed. Must have own van and tools. Call Phil at 503-320-7944 Full or part-time Driver needed. Wages DOE, CDL required, North West Ready Mix. 950 OlneyAvenue nwready@pacifier.com (503)325-3562

Housekeeping/Housemen Full-Time/Part-Time needed. End of Summer Bonus! Applications at Gearhart by the Sea 1157 N. Marion. Starting wage $12 an hour D.O.E. Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD is currently accepting applications for a Firefighter/EMT position. Information about the Fire District, itʼs hiring process and an application can be found on the Districtʼs website at www.mistbirkenfeldrfpd.org. Application Period opens April 7th and closes April 28th. $36,000 - $45,000/yr, DOE. Residency requirement.

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LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED VACATION HOME CLEANERS! Part to full time, piece work based on $15 to $18 and hour, Depending on experience. Attention to detail a must. Ability to provide own transportation a plus. Will also train. Must be able to work holidays and weekends. PART-TIME LAUNDRY WORKER Small Vacation Management Company is looking for an individual able to work independently, lift up to 40 pounds, manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing work flow. This is a part time position with more hours available in the summer season. Please apply in person at: Cannon Beach Vacation Rentals 164 Sunset Blvd. Cannon Beach, OR

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Looking for energetic 'Truck Drivers'! - EOE Bayview Transit Mix, Inc. is looking for a driver. Experience with hauling rock or asphalt a plus. FT w/benefits. Must have a Class A CDL, CDL medical certificate, and a great personality.

Seeking FT Community Manager at Solhavn Apartments in Clatskanie! Apply online at http://www.gres.com/careers/. CASH buyers are reading your Classified Ad.

*Pre-employment drug test is required *Wage DOE Apply at Bayview Transit Mix, Inc. 1399 Oster Rd; Gearhart, OR 97138 P-503.738.5466 Fax-503.738.9517 Specialty

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Inn of the Four Winds Housekeeping and Front Desk positions available. Full/Part-time positions available. Must be 18 and have valid driverʼs license. $15/hr. Applications may be picked up in person at: 820 North Prom, Seaside Oregon 97138. Janitorial/Housekeeper needed P/T, Must be able to work evening and weekend shifts. Medical Office Building. Send resume to Attn Jeanne 2120 exchange St Suite 200 Astoria Oregon 97103 Local Company looking for FullTime Handyman and Full-Time Yard Maintenance Laborer. Driverʼs License and Clean Driving Record Required. 503-440-2480 Peace Lutheran Learning Center is looking for a full-time preschool teacher and a part-time aid. Must meet state requirements for a teacher both age groups and pass a criminal background. Please apply in person at 591 12th St. Astoria, OR. Warren House Pub is hiring for Kitchen Positions. Apply at 3301 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach Or Call 503-436-1130

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Insurance Operations Manager in Clatskanie, OR. Interested in joining a well-established organization? Desire leading a team to meet your clients' needs? If you have outstanding communication, leadership experience, customer service skills, and a strong work ethic, please check us out! Required experience includes at least three years insurance sales and supervising, and current Oregon Resident Agent License for Property/Casualty and Life/Health Insurance. We offer an opportunity to serve your community AND enjoy competitive wages, generous incentives, and great benefits. To join our winning team, please visit us online at waunafcu.org and go to our careers page. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. Equal Opportunity to include Disability & Vets.


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MCMENAMINS GEARHART HOTEL AND SAND TRAP PUB is NOW HIRING for all positions! Current openings include, Line Cooks, Dishwashers, Servers, Foodrunners/Bussers, Catering Servers, Bartenders, Hosts, Housekeepers and more! What we need from you: An open and flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays; Previous experience is preferred, but we are willing to train! A love of working in a busy, customer service-oriented environment; Seasonal and Long term positions are available. Interested in a career in the hospitality industry? We offer opportunities for advancement as well as an excellent benefit package to eligible employees, including vision, medical, chiropractic, dental and so much more! Apply online 24/7 at mcmenamins.com or stop by the Sand Trap and Gearhart Hotel, and fill out an application. EOE. Specialty

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Astoria 1 bedroom. All appliances including in-unit washer and dryer. Some with balconies and view. Rents starting at $950/month with 12 month lease. Please call 503-325-4669.

$100 Signing Bonus! The Daily Astorian is currently seeking independent contractors to deliver its paper and related products in the Astoria Oregon area. Interested individuals must have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle, and insurance. Routes are Monday through Friday afternoons. There are no collections or weekend deliveries. Please come in person to The Daily Astorian office at 949 Exchange St, Astoria OR 97103 to pick up more information.

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ERROR AND CANCELLATIONS Please read your ad on the first day. If you see an error, The Daily Astorian will gladly re-run your ad correctly. We accept responsibility for the first incorrect insertion, and then only to the extent of a corrected insertion or refund of the price paid. To cancel or correct an ad, call 503-325-3211 or 1-800-781-3211.

300 Jewelry Buying Gold, Silver, Estate Jewelry, Coins, Diamonds, Old-Watches. Downtown Astoria-332 12th St. Jonathonʼs, LTD (503)325-7600

375 Misc for Sale All New 8,000Watt Generator. Quiet. Comes with Keyless Remote Start & Key Start. Paid $9,600. 40% Discount-$2,796 -----------------------------------------------Ridcid 16Gal Vac 40% Discount-$65 -----------------------------------------------DeWalt Generator 6,000Watt. Paid $2,099 40% Discount-$839 -----------------------------------------------Gentic Trash & Irigation Pump 158Gal/Minute 40% Discount-$800 -----------------------------------------------CVB- 3,000psi Pressure Washer 3.2Gal/Minute. Paid $400. 40% Discount-$160 Call 503-861-5423

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Tyack Dental Group

seeks full time scheduling coordinator. Required skills include excellent multi-tasking, basic secretarial skills, familiarity with computer and multi-line phone, professional demeanor and great work ethic. Bilingual is a plus. Starting pay 16/hour with merit raises thereafter. Generous benefit package includes medical, dental, 401K, vacation and holidays. Send resume to 433 30th St. Astoria, OR 97103. 503-338-6000

Astoria, 222 Alameda. 1 bedroom, $650 +deposit. Hot water included. No pets, no smoking. References. (503)680-4210

Summer-Vacation or Live-FT just 10-minute walk to the BEACH on Long Beach Peninsula in spacious 36ft-RV w/2 Slide-outs +8x36ft room-addition [ 876 sqft ]in Gated Community; 4,576 sqft Garden Oasis along Lagoon Paver-StonedPatios 2-Tuff Sheds GraveledParking; Membership $1,200 a YEAR includes Dues-SewerWater-CableTVInternet-Garbage-Caretakers; Noadd'l-fees! Electric billed separate Membership-Application $40; Semi-FurnishedMOVE-IN-READY … $45,500/CASH call 360-600-3776

210 Apartments, Unfurnished Astoria 1 Bedroom apt 55 + community, all appliances, stackable washer and dryer hookups. 12-month lease. Rent $950.00 Deposit $950.00. Please call 503.325.4669.

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Learn about sustainable local shellfish harvesting in Netarts Bay NETARTS — The Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed Estuary Beach and Sea (WEBS) is offering a free sustainable clamming workshop at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 29, in the Netarts Bay area. Participants — who must sign up for a specific location — will learn about the role of shellfish in bay health, types of shellfish and invertebrates in the bay, sustainable methods for harvesting wild shellfish, current research on trends in clam size and biomass, and distribution patterns, research and regulations around harvesting.

Be warned: Attendees should expect to get dirty — they will be venturing out into mud flats with guides. Boot or closed-toed shoes are recommended. Flip flops are strongly discouraged. A shellfish license is required and can be obtained from the local state Department of Fish and Wildlife office or at Naveen’s Bayside Market and Deli. WEBS is a local non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining the Netarts Bay area through education and stewardship. Registration is required. For a link, please visit

Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS Eventbrite site or Facebook page. This workshop is part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles and outdoor adventures. The events — hosted by a consortium of volunteer community and nonprofit organizations — are nature-based experiences meant to highlight the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve and conserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy, according to press materials.

Sign up for Oregon Coast Clean Up in Manzanita MANZANITA — Volunteers are needed for the Oregon Coast Clean Up taking place on Manzanita beach 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23. During the event, which is hosted by the nonprofit Ocean Blue Project, helpers will work to collect as much plastic as possible to be used for the creation of recycled shampoo bottles for P&G’s Head & Shoulders. All ages are welcome, though minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Community service hours can be awarded if requested, and groups are welcome.

Participants should dress warmly and bring rain gear and a refillable drinking container. Ocean Blue will provide drinking water,

gloves and reusable collection containers. Sign up at www.OceanBlueProject.org, or call 541286-7015 for assistance.

Astoria artists encouraged to share studios in July ASTORIA — Artists interested in participating in the 2017 Astoria Open Studios Tour — an Astoria Visual Arts event the last weekend in July — must register by May 15. During the tour, held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30, studios must be open to the

public. Artists, emerging and seasoned, are encouraged to do demonstrations and discuss their work. Astoria Visual Arts will publish a full-color tour guide featuring participating artists and will widely publicize the event. ‘Like’ Facebook page Astoria Open Studios Tour for updates.

Registration forms are available at www.astoriavisualarts.org, and may be requested via email from AstoriaStudiosTour@ gmail.com. The cost to participate is $30 per artist, $15 for Astoria Visual Arts members. For more information, call 503-791-2759.


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Author offers a new book on big wave surfer

‘EVERYTHING FITZ!’ TO STAGE ENCORE SHOW RAYMOND, WASH. — Sunday Afternoon Live will present an encore performance of Everything Fitz!, a popular family band with energetic fiddle-playing and percussive step-dancing, at 2

p.m. Sunday, April 23 at the Raymond Theatre (323 Third St.). The band’s stage show, which has roots in Canadian old-time fiddle tradition and Ottawa Valley step-dancing,

combines diverse musical styles, such as “traditional jigs and reels, bluegrass, jazz and swing standards, Celtic, gospel and novelty numbers as well as intricate choreographed dance routines,”

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ auditions in Tillamook TILLAMOOK — The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts will be holding auditions for the play “To Kill a Mockingbird” at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at the Oregon Coast Dance Center (106 Main Ave., Tillamook). The stage adaptation by

Christopher Sergel contains the same warmth and humor as Harper Lee’s 1960 novel while tackling the story’s themes of racial inequality and innocence lost. The association is looking 12 men and eight women, including roles for one girl and two boys.

at Stanford University, Petersen’s poems have been published in Poetry, The New Republic, Prairie Schooner and Wilderness Magazine.

Coaster Theatre Playhouse

short stories have appeared in Elle, Vogue, Esquire and The New York Times. The event is presented by Friends of the Seaside Library. For more information, visit www. seasidelibrary.org or call 503-738-6742.

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Directed by Richard Coon, the show will run July 14 through 29. An audition flier with more cast and production information is available at www. tillamooktheater.com. For additional details, email info@ tillamooktheater.com, or call Coon at 503-842-4678.

May 5 - 28, 2017

Former Oregon poet laureate visits SEASIDE — Paulann Petersen, Oregon’s poet laureate from 2010 to 2014, will read at Beach Books at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 22. A former Stegner Fellow

according to press materials. Tickets are $15 at the door, $12 in advance at the Theater, Raymond Pharmacy and South Bend Pharmacy. For more ticket information, call 360-875-5207.

SEASIDE — Karen Karbo, the award-winning author of a new book about big wave surfer Garrett “GMac” McNamara, will visit Seaside Library’s Community Room at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27. Beach Books will host a book sale and book signing there as well. Karbo’s book, “Hound of the Sea: Wild Man, Wild Waves, Wild Wisdom,” is “the thrilling and candid memoir of world record-holding and controversial Big Wave surfer Garrett McNamara as he chronicles his emotional quest to ride the most formidable waves on earth,” according to press materials. McNamara set the world record for the sport in 2011, when the rode a 78-foot wave in Nazaré, Portugal. He broke that record two years later at the same break. Karbo, who lives in Portland, has written several books. Her essays and

Tickets $20 or $25 Shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday May 7 & 21 shows at 3:00p.m.

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Barbey Maritime Center offers drum making, botanical drawing classes ASTORIA — A class on making traditional-style Northwest coast drums with an authentic regional design will be held at the Barbey Maritime Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 22; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29. The beginner classes, taught by instructor Jim Bergeron, cost $65 for members of the Columbia River Maritime Museum, $80 for non-members. All tools will be provided. The minimum class size is 4, the maximum is 8. To register, call 503-3252323.

Spring botanical drawing

A class on botanical drawing will be held at the Barbey Maritime Center from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, and at the same time Thursday,

May 4; Thursday, May 11; and Thursday, May 18. With instructor Darota Haber-Lehigh, students will learn the fundamentals of botanical drawing — including how to incorporate color pencils with other media (pen and ink and watercolor pencils) — learn about native plants of the Pacific Northwest region, and develop basic drawing and observational skills through fun, engaging exercises. In addition, students will explore the difference between scientific illustration and botanical drawing, and will leave the class with a better appreciation of native plants. Haber-Lehigh will emphasize drawing by observation. The class is $40 for members of the Columbia River Maritime Museum, $65 for non-members. Call 503-325-2323 to register.

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See all of the Bard’s plays (sort of) in one evening at the Coaster Theatre! CANNON BEACH — The Coaster Theatre Playhouse will celebrate the birthday of the great playwright William Shakespeare at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23, with an encore performance of the comedy “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised].” Starring Coaster regulars Emily Estrada, Ellen Jen-

sen and Katherine Lacaze, the show parodies all of the Bard’s works. The trio of local thespians invites audiences to take part in a Freudian analysis of Ophelia in “Hamlet,” watch Titus Andronicus host a cooking show, cheer for their favorite historical monarch and more — all in one evening. The show is free.

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From left, Ellen Jensen, Emily Estrada and Katherine Lacaze will perform “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]” at the Coaster Theatre in Cannon Beach.

United Way needs volunteers for Day of Caring The United Way of Clatsop County is seeking volunteers for the organization’s Day of Caring on Saturday, April 22. Several county-wide projects are taking place that day

at the Seaside Community Garden, Camp Kiwanilong, the Clatsop Regional Food Bank, the Hope House, the Healing Circle and the Astoria Armory. Times will vary. United Way is looking

for weed pullers, gardeners, landscapers, tree planters, painters, pressure washers, trail maintenance, carpenters and more. There will be kid-friendly opportunities. The Home Depot Foun-

dation will provide supplies and equipment, and lunch will be provided by Subway, Fred Meyer and Costco. Sign up in advance at www.ClatsopUnitedWay. org.

‘Grease’ is the word at Nestucca Junior/Senior High School CLOVERDALE — Nestucca Junior/Senior High School presents a school version of Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs’ musical “Grease” at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26; 7 p.m. Friday, April 28; and 7

p.m. Saturday, April 29. Come revisit Rydell High’s senior class of 1959. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and good girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to recapture the high romance of their “Sum-

mer Nights,” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through classic songs. Anyone in ’50s dress gets a free beverage. Tickets are $7.50 for adult

general admission; $5 for students and senior citizens; and free for kids under 5. Reserved seats are $10. Call 503-801-0631 to make reservations.

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Tapping into an oak’s genius By BARBARA LLOYD McMICHAEL

Although National Arbor Day is always celebrated on the last Friday in April, in the Pacific Northwest we observe Arbor Day earlier in the month. I seem to remember that when I was growing up, Arbor Day was regarded as a quaint throwback, a pioneers’ holiday that had lost its relevance. My, how times have changed! With the verified confirmation of significant climate change within our own lifetimes, the importance of trees and their role in carbon sequestration has led to a renewed and urgent appreciation for tree-planting campaigns everywhere. If you aren’t able to plant a tree, I’d like to suggest an alternative that also will have a long-lasting impact: read Lynda V. Mapes’ reflective and exquisitely crafted new book, “Witness Tree.” In the early years of this nation, witness trees were the most prominent trees in a landscape, used as landmarks by surveyors. This book takes a somewhat different tack. An environmental reporter for The Seattle Times, Mapes took a year’s leave from her job to spend time in a research forest located in western Massachusetts and operated by Harvard University. Once settled into her home away from home, she singled out a particular tree, a century-old red oak, to study in depth – and in height. From its roots to its leaves, on the ground and in its branches, Mapes becomes intimately acquainted with

‘Witness Tree’ Lynda V. Mapes Bloomsbury 240 pp - $27 this oak. She taps into all the resources she can find: archives rich in stories and data from the past; sophisticated technology that measures changes in the surrounding environment; and people who are glad to share their special expertise – foresters and carpenters, as well as a landscape ecologist, wildlife biologist, wetland scientist, mycologist, historian, artist and professional tree climbing twins. Mapes studies core samples and fungal filaments, blights, pests, chemical processes, and – in the most coherent explanation I’ve ever come across – the significance of carbon sequestration. She ranges through the surrounding forest and considers how the research being done there might be applied to ecosystems elsewhere. In a nod to citizen science, she discusses the value of phenology — a homespun practice of recording the seasonal cycles of natural phenomena (such as capturing the date every year of the first call of spring peepers). In exploring the oak’s ecology and its daily and seasonal rhythms, Mapes discovers how profoundly a tree bears witness to the life and times around it. And one day, while cradled in the boughs of the oak, she has an epiphany. “I’d noticed the oak’s genius in abiding with other species above and below ground,

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in a diverse, interconnected nation of lives,” she writes. Perhaps, she muses, our naturally anthropocentric view is thwarting us. Perhaps we should be adopting more of “a tree culture, a nourishing mutualism that embeds us in creation, working with one another in collaboration with nature to sustain us in our common home.” “Witness Tree” is filled with thoughtful observations such as this, felicitous phrasing, and an ultimately buoyant outlook. This book is a gem. The Bookmonger is Barbara Lloyd McMichael, who writes this weekly column focusing on the books, authors and publishers of the Pacific Northwest. Contact her at bkmonger@nwlink.com

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By RYAN HUME

Scow [skaʊ] noun 1. any number of large, flat-bottomed boats that are used primarily for hauling heavy cargo or dredging 2. Scow Bay: a largely forgotten shallow tide flat that used to separate downtown Astoria from Uppertown. The bay emerged from the Columbia River between 18th and 21st streets. There was a bridge built over the bay in 1878 around what is now Exchange Street. Both the Scow Bay Iron and Brass Works and the second in-

carnation of the Clatsop Mill were on the shore. Part of the bay was filled in 1908 to create athletic fields. Following the fire in 1922, the rest of Scow Bay was filled and Commercial Street was raised on pilings to connect the separate sides of Astoria. Today Scow Bay is buried beneath the site of Columbia Memorial Hospital and the former John Warren Field Origin: Enters English in the mid-17th century from the Dutch schouw, meaning “ferry boat.” There are several surviving Scow Bays on the Pacific Coast, including ones in Washington state, Alaska and British Columbia. “Also open Saturday is a Queen Anne built in the 1890s. Around the turn of the century, it

slid one block to the edge of what was then Scow Bay. Two teams of horses hauled it back up the hill, where it was placed facing the cross-street, giving it a new address.”

— “Holidays with history,” The Daily Astorian, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006

“‘My grandfather, James Lovell, ran a foundry, the Scow Bay Iron and Brass Works, in what was then known as Scow Bay — that’s where the (John Warren) athletic field and the 4-H fairgrounds are now. The business was going to the oldest son, James Jr., as things happened in those days. Grandfather suggested to my father (the son next in line) that he go into the automobile business. Dad was a machinist in the foundry, so he had a good background for going into the car business,’ [Bob] Lovell said.”

— Bob Olmos, “Longtime car dealer a walking history book,” The Oregonian, Saturday, May 15, 1982, P. 36

Saturday & Sunday April 29 & 30, 2017

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