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CANNON BEACH — Join artist Diane Kingzett for the reception of her show “Time Will Tell” at the Cannon Beach Gallery (1064 S. Hemlock St.) in midtown Cannon Beach 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. Her oil paintings feature colorful abstract landscapes of Oregon. Kingzett has shown throughout the state; this will be her second time at the nonproﬁt Cannon Beach Arts Association. The reception — which will feature live music, food and wine — is free and open to the public. The event is family friendly, and the exhibition will be on display through Sunday, Oct. 1. “Landscapes emanate energy from structures, people, animals and spirits which have passed through the space,” Kingzett said. “Long after the physi-

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The Arts Association will also be hosting local illustrator Dorota Haber-Lehigh, who will teach a workshop, titled “Ethnobotanical Sketchbooks,” 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. This workshop will be held at the Cannon Beach History Museum (1387 S. Spruce St.). The cost is $45 for members, $65 for nonmembers. The cost of membership is $35 per year. To register for the workshop or get more information about the reception, call the gallery at 503-436-0744.

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n the late 1970s and early ’80s, the Astoria band, Whizkey Stik, was ﬁnding its place in the music scene. But after failing the one audition they tried out for and getting busy with other concerns in life, the band broke up. Now, more than 30 years later, Whizkey Stik will return home to play songs off their recently released album, “On The Level,” a compilation of their original recordings from about 1977 to 1981. “It’s all kind of a second chance of having people hear

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our stuff,” said bass guitar player Mark Bugas, 62. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Astoria Armory Skatepark (1636 Exchange St.). Seattle-based heavy metal band Substratum and Portland-based rock n’ roll band Time Rift will play as well. Doors open at 7 p.m. “We never played as good as we do now,” Bugas said. “I’m certain that the music and energy and sound we bring will make people happy.” Carl McLaughlin, 62, the guitarist and lead vocalist, described Whizkey Stik’s Continued on Page 15

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IN THE COLUMBIA-PACIFIC REGION Thursday, Aug. 24 Adams & Costello 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, no cover, 21+. Julie Adams and Michael Costello play a visceral blend of original music and soulful covers. 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.

8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542. Three For Silver plays top 40, gritty aesthetic and world folk music.

Friday, Aug. 25 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.

2311, no cover. Blaine Heinonen and Sarah Wolff of Pretty Gritty play elements of country, rock, blues and soul.

Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390. The Astoria Senior Center offers string band, bluegrass and country.

Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360642-4150, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano favorites, classical jazz tunes and original compositions.

Open Jam 6 p.m., American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, 21+. Jam at the legion with Mark Dove, open mic, all genres; musicians should bring own instruments, drums and amplifiers provided.

Max Gomez 7 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, no cover. Max Gomez plays traditional folk blues, Americana roots and pop music.

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.

David Drury 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Guitarist David Drury plays contemporary, classic and traditional jazz standards.

Bar-K Buckaroos 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, no cover, 21+. Bar-K Buckaroos play traditional Western swing dance music in the style of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys; includes bluegrass, country, jazz, blues and reggae.

Yankl Falk Trio 8 p.m. KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-4878, $15. The trio plays Carpathian klezmer, Hasidic chant, Hungarian and Moldavian dance tunes, and raucous Yiddish drinking songs. Floating Glass Balls 8 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. Pretty Gritty 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Blaine Heinonen and Sarah Wolff of Pretty Gritty play elements of country, rock, blues and soul. Thistle 8 p.m., The Wayfarer, 1190 Pacific Drive, Cannon Beach, 503-436-1108. Bobby “Bobcat” Rice and Paul Dueber of Thistle play an American-inspired music mix of blues, folk, ballad, rock and originals. Three For Silver

Maggie & the Kats 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21+. Maggie & the Kats play indie blues and alternative soul. RJ Marx Quartet 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, no cover, 21+. Saxophonist RJ Marx leads the quartet in a repertoire of jazz music with John Orr (guitar), Joe Church (bass) and Dave Gager (drums). Kara Grainger Band 7:30 p.m., The Birk, 11139 Hwy. 202, Birkenfeld, 503-755-2722. Kara Grainger is a blues-rock, soul blues and roots rock singer songwriter from Australia. Pretty Gritty 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-

9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, 21+. From the backwoods and salty coastlines of the Pacific Northwest, Famous Lucy brings to its audience a love for Western soul including alt-country, Americana, folk and indie music.

Saturday, Aug. 26 Troll Radio Revue 11 a.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-0010, $2. KMUN 91.9 FM and KTCB 89.5 FM offer a live variety show with the Troll Radio Theater Troupe and guests.

Jennifer Goodenberger 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Shelley Loring will accompany pianist Jennifer Goodenberger on flute. Barbie G 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, no cover, 21+. Barbie G plays acoustic folk music. Waikiki Concert 7 p.m., Confluence Project Amphitheater, 244 Robert Gray Drive, Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3029, free. Live music with Famille Leger; Discover Pass required for parking. Hootenanny 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $15. Coaster Theatre presents an

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Rio Con Brio 7 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360-901-0962, $15. Rio Con Brio performs an esoteric Brazilian repertoire of world music and choro, known as early 20th century street music.

evening of music and merriment featuring local musicians, blending the sounds of folk, blues and rock-n-roll. JJ Thames 7:30 p.m., The Birk, 11139 Hwy. 202, Birkenfeld, 503-755-2722. JJ Thames & the Violet ReVolt mixes rhythm-nblues, funk, Motown and soul with strong blues and gospel vocals, tossing in ska and reggae rhythms for occasional seasoning. Charles & Rose 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542. The Matty Charles and Katie Rose sound is deeply rooted in American country, folk traditions and Americana roots music. Pete Krebs 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Songwriter Pete Krebs’ rock-oriented roots drive his introspective songs across genres playing punk-pop, folk, bluegrass, honky tonk and country. Famous Lucy

Music at the Armory 9 p.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, $3 to $5. Music features rock-n-roll mayhem with Whizkey Stik, Time Rift and Substratum playing classic rock and heavy metal.

Sunday, Aug. 27 Ted Brainard 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Ted Brainard plays blues, swing and original music on guitar. Garden Music 1 p.m., Hoffman Gardens, 595 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Hoffman Center’s free summer music series features Rhythm Method. Brad Griswold 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21+. Brad Griswold and friends play a mix from bluegrass to ballads and country swing to Americana. Skadi Freyer 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Skadi Freyer plays jazz compositions on piano. Eyelids 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, no cover. Eyelids play indie rock and old school rock-n-roll music. Pete Krebs 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Songwriter Pete Krebs’ rock-oriented roots drive his introspective songs across genres playing punk-pop, folk, bluegrass, honky tonk and country.

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BRINGS ON THE PAIN, TOLOVANA ARTS COLONY!

CANNON BEACH — Ural Thomas & the Pain bring their scorching big-band soul and R&B to Cannon Beach for a free concert in the park 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. The show will be held in the downtown city park at Second and Spruce streets, behind the Chamber of Commerce. Naming them Portland’s “Best New Band” of 2014, the Willamette Week called Thomas a “local living legend” and “a powerhouse performer.”

Thomas began making music on a North Portland street corner in the 1950s, clapping, singing a capella and dancing with a group. The performances eventually attracted hundreds of fans. Thomas then set sail to Los Angeles in pursuit of his musical dream. In short order, he formed a band, scored a deal and recorded a series of songs, including the stinging standout “Pain is the Name of Your Game,” released as a 45rpm single by UMI Records in 1967.

Running in the burgeoning scenes of rock, R&B and soul, Thomas shared stages with Mick Jagger in Hollywood and as part of the Otis Redding Revue at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. The Cannon Beach event is produced by the Tolovana Arts Colony and made possible by a Community Grant from the city. For more information, visit tolovanaartscolony.org, email tolovanaartscolony@ gmail.com, or call 541-2154445.

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North Coast Symphonic Band plans four concerts for 38th season ASTORIA — The North Coast Symphonic Band has announced its 38th season. The musical group will present four concerts at the Liberty Theatre in Astoria between October 2017 and July 2018. Retired Lewis and Clark College professor Dave Becker of Manzanita will return as conductor and musical director.

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The concert season opens with “Postcards from Europe” 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. Dave Becker recently returned from a concert tour of Europe with 395 high school musicians and will conduct his favorite selections from the European repertoire. The pre-show at 1:30 p.m. will feature “Beach Buddies” including Jeff Blanche, Lee Stromquist, John Hammond and David Graves. On Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m., the band will present

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an afternoon of holiday music titled “Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All.” The popular Andy and Rachel Becker of Portland will return as vocal soloists. For the Sunday, April 8, concert, Joan Haaland Paddock of Linfield College will serve as guest conductor, presenting a show themed “The Scandinavian

Connection.” Paddock has spent time in Norway as a Fulbright scholar and led students on trips to Norway exploring traditional folk music. Equinox — with local musicians Dave Drury, Todd Peterson and Shelley Loring —will present the pre-show. The final concert of the season will be the popu-

lar free concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 3. The extravaganza is titled “United We Stand” and will feature popular toe-tapping music appropriate for a celebration of America’s birthday.

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Rehearsals for the 38th season of the North Coast Symphonic Band begin

Monday, Sept. 11, at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center. The Symphonic Band, a member of Partners for the PAC, is managed by a nine-member board of directors, some of whom are charter members of the band. The nonprofit’s goal is to provide quality community music opportunities and experiences for local musicians and their audience. For more information on the North Coast Symphonic Band’s 38th season, visit the band’s webpage at northcoastsymphonicband.org, email ncsband@ charter.net, or call 503-3252431. Ticket prices for adults remain at $15, and student tickets cost $8. For ticket purchase, visit the Liberty Theatre box office 2 to 5:30 p.m. 1203 Commercial St. Tuesday through Saturday, or call 503-325-5922, extension 55.

Openings for clarinet players

The North Coast Symphonic Band offers local musicians of all ages the chance to network, learn from each other and maintain their skill level in a positive and supportive environment. Most sections of the band are full with waiting lists, but there are openings for some musicians, especially clarinet players. The band rehearses Monday evenings in Astoria, and musicians interested in joining should email Personnel Director Lee Stromquist at encore1@charter.net or call 503-861-1328. Potential new members should read music, own their own instruments and have advanced high school-level performance skills or higher. The first rehearsal of the new season will be held 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the Clatsop College Performing Arts Center in Astoria.

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Artist unveils pop-up gallery, will be offering painting classes SEASIDE — The Gilbert Block Building and the Fairweather Gallery in Seaside are sponsoring an open studio and pop-up gallery for artist Paul Brent through September. The public is invited to come in, check out the artwork and watch Paul Brent paint. In addition, Brent is offering painting classes with a maximum of 12 participants; no prior experience with painting is necessary. A minimum of five participants is necessary for the class to work. If five students are not registered, Brent will offer another date later in the season. All materials will be provided. Brent’s work has become internationally known for representing the coastal lifestyle. From watercolors to oil paintings, he captures nature in its most idyllic form, according to organizers. While best known for his beach subjects, he has painted landscapes that capture all aspects of nature. He and his wife, Lana Jane have an art gallery in Panama City, Florida, where they live part of the year. From June to October they

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live in Seaside, where they have had a home and artist’s studio for 10 years. Brent has been profiled in many publications including the Wall Street Journal and Coastal Living. He has authored a book on watercolor instruction, titled “Wonderful Watercolors,” and illustrated the children’s book “J. Rooker, Manatee.” Fairweather Gallery is located at 608 Broadway St. For hours and information about the classes, please call 503-738-8899.

Make pottery, digest oyster facts at Netarts Bay NETARTS — Netarts Bay is a unique ecosystem home to great marine life and birds. Exploration of the area hints at how this bay formed to how it has been used by people throughout time. Discover these stories and more during free events offered by the Friends of Netarts Bay: Watershed, Estuary, Beach and Sea (WEBS) on Saturday, Aug 26. Registration is required. Please do so online at Eventbrite.com. For questions or a link to the registration site, please contact Smith_Chrissy22@yahoo. com, or call 541-231-8041. All of WEBS community programs are free. Tax-exempt donations to Netarts Bay WEBS to enable programs like this are encouraged but not required. • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — “Pottery on the Bay: Metamorphic Whistles” Join Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS and instructor, Mike Kelley, for Metamophic Whistles. See and learn about the native clays of Netarts Bay and how they have traditionally been used. Let these clays inspire you to create your own masterpiece. The clay provided is basic stoneware clay. Pieces made for this class will not be suitable for use with food. A clear glaze will be applied. Art created at the event will need to be dried and fired; WEBS and the instructor will handle that process. The piece will

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be ready for pickup a few weeks after the program. Shipping is a possibility for a fee. The instructor will share post glaze options to add color to pieces that do not require a kiln. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — “The Art of Growing Oysters” Enjoy Pacific Northwest oysters? Ever wondered where the oysters come from? The oyster industry is an important part of Tillamook County and includes a number of farms, like JAndy Oyster Company and Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery on Netarts Bay. The tour is a rare opportunity to learn about the industry, the stateof-the-art scientific research going on at the hatchery, and the issues faced by shellfish along the Pacific Northwest. Be prepared to walk on uneven, wet and muddy surfaces.

Tour of Manzanita homes set for Aug. 26 MANZANITA — Tour six unique, beautiful homes in the Manzanita area for the 22nd annual Tour of Homes sponsored by the Women’s Club of Manzanita, North County.

The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 26. Homes will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The $10 tickets include a map of the home locations. They may be purchased

only on the day of the event, starting at 8:30 a.m. Look for the booth at Howell’s Square located on Laneda Avenue and Third Street. The Women’s Club fundraising efforts support

their goal of “women helping women of all ages and circumstance to make their lives, families and community stronger.” For more information, call 503-368-7279.

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Peninsula Arts Center welcomes Brazilian choro

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Jack Falk of the Yankl Falk Trio performing at the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival in 2005.

Musician’s invocations promise to guard against dangerous weirdness ASTORIA — KALA welcomes back Klezmer musician Jack Falk and the Yankl Falk Trio at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for wine and cocktails. The show costs $15. Jack “Yankl” Falk (on clarinet and vocals) joins with Christina Crowder (accordion) and Charles Casimiro (bass) for an evening of Carpathian klezmer, Hasidic chant, Hungarian and Moldavian dance tunes, and raucous Yiddish drinking songs. Yankl will share liturgical invocations to guard against the dangerous weirdness that has enveloped us of late. Since launching a Sun-

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day morning Yiddish radio hour in 1979, Yankl Falk has been at the center of Yiddish culture in Portland. Crowder, a Lake Oswego native, lived for ten years in Hungary and Romania, including two years as a Fulbright scholar, recording elderly Romanian violinists who had played for Jewish communities before World War II. Her recent research, sponsored by NYU Abu Dhabi, investigates connections between Jewish, Bessarabian and Greek music. Now based in Connecticut, Crowder is a highly sought accordionist in New York klezmer circles. KALA is located at 1017 Marine Drive.

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Rio Con Brio’s Mike Burdette, left, and Tim Connell

LONG BEACH, WASH. — Rio Con Bio, a Brazilian choro band, will perform Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Peninsula Arts Center. The band began in 2006 as a vehicle for virtuoso mandolinist Tim Connell to indulge his burgeoning obsession with the Brazilian national music “choro.” Joined by fellow gypsy jazz string player Mike Burdette, the two soon accumulated a large repertoire of these quirky instrumental tunes from early 20th century Brazil — predecessor of samba, bossa nova and MPB — complex yet accessible, exotic yet familiar, “and all addictively danceable,” organizers wrote. By 2008, the duo found themselves performing all over the Northwest and, by 2010, across North America. Rio Con Brio has been a staple of Brazilian music and mandolin events and, because of their technique and Connell’s adventurous improvisation, have been featured in traditionally classical concert series and jazz festivals. Rio Con Brio has recorded three acclaimed albums

of choro music and have performed with top Brazilian musicians. The Peninsula Arts Center (peninsulaartscenter.org) is located at 504 Pacific Ave. N., Long Beach, Washington. Tickets are $15 and available on Brown Paper Tickets, by emailing events@ peninsulaartscenter.org, or by calling Bill Svensen at 360901-0962. Wine, beer, and other refreshments are available for purchase. All events benefit the Long Beach Peninsula Acoustic Music Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization.

Open mic

The arts center holds an open mic the Friday night before each concert. Sign-ups start around 6:30 p.m.; the music begins at 7 p.m. Singers, instrumentalists, poets, spoken-word artists, stand-up comedians and dramatists are all welcome. Or, just come to listen, and be amazed by the breadth of talent in the region.

Why should we care about Antarctica? Dr. Borg knows ASTORIA — Scott G. Borg, head of the Antarctic Sciences Section at the National Science Foundation and chief scientist at the U.S. Antarctic research stations, will present a program titled “Antarctica: An Interesting Place but Why Should We Care?” 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Doors open at 5 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public. Borg will provide plenty of opportunity to answer questions from the audience. Scientists have calculated that sea levels would rise at least 60 meters (196.85 feet)

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if the South Polar ice sheet were to melt, an organizer said in a release. “That would inundate downtown Astoria, including the Senior Center.” It is for this and oth-

er pressing reasons that ENCORE (Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education) is sponsoring a program at the Senior Center while it is still above water. Topics include: an overview of the Antarctic continent with emphasis on its history; geopolitics (for example, the Antarctic Treaty); a brief introduction to the U.S. Antarctic Program and the science it supports. In 2014, Borg — who has more than 20 years of South Pole experience — received a Samuel J. Heyman Presidential Award from President Obama. The citation states that

Borg has helped turn the U.S. Antarctic science program into the largest and most prestigious research effort on the continent. Borg plays a critical role in guiding the U.S. Antarctic science program that supports cutting-edge research across a range of topics, including climate change, the origins and nature of the universe, the discovery of new species of extinct dinosaurs, and collecting a 15-million-year-old water sample trapped half a mile below the surface of Antarctica. For additional information, consult encrorelearn. org.

‘Antiques Roadshow’ rolls into Portland

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‘Antiques RoAdshow’ Rolls into PoRtlAnd Three episodes filmed at Oregon Convention Center will air during 2018 season By JANAE EASLON FOR COAST WEEKEND

leather pelt found in Hitler’s bunker. A rocking chair originating from 19th century Venice, Italy. An Alaskan totem pole worth $4,000. These rare treasures came together in Portland earlier this month for the filming of PBS’s longest running program, “Antiques Roadshow.” The reality series made its fifth pit stop Saturday, Aug. 12, in the City of Roses for the 22nd season’s six-city tour. Of 23,000 applications for tickets, roughly 3,000 people were randomly selected to attend. The last stop on the tour is Newport, Rhode Island, on Friday, Sept. 22. Previous locations: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Green Bay, Wisconsin; St. Louis, Missouri; and New Orleans, Louisiana. Three Portland episodes will premiere during the 2018 season of “Antiques Roadshow,” which airs 8 p.m. Mondays on OPB and PBS affiliate stations.

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Heather wheeled in a 6-foot Jesus statue from her home to the “Antiques Roadshow” pit stop in Portland.

a friend in New York City when she saw a church being renovated. Jesus was sitting on the sidewalk, and she asked the construction workers if she could take him home with her. Heather doesn’t plan on selling the sculpture; it wouldn’t feel right in her home without him, she said.

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‘Jesus is here!’

Everyone at the Roadshow shares the same excitement, eager to learn the answer to their question: What is the story behind my items? At the Oregon Convention Center on Aug. 12, people on set know they are in the presence of history. Strangers talk with each other about what they brought. They have come to meet appraisers and experts from across the country. From the entrance, two women wheel a

Katy shows her great grandmother Edna’s leather pelt she recovered from Hitler’s bunker in 1945. Edna served as General George S. Patton’s nurse during World War II.

6-foot Jesus sculpture to the “metalwork and sculpture” appraisal table. “Jesus is here!” Heather, the sculpture’s owner, announces. Jason Preston, from Jason Art Advisory & Appraisals in Los Angeles, inspects the sculpture and finds it is made of plaster and wood.

With its aged appearance and use of materials, Preston said it could sell for about $1,500. “I watch TV with Jesus everyday,” Heather said. “As soon as you come in the door, you see him right in front of you.” The sculpture has been in Heather’s family for several years, she said. Her sister visited

After meeting appraisers, guests can stop at the Roadshow feedback booth to share their experiences. A one-of-a-kind item belonging to a woman named Katy stumped the appraisers. The leather pelt found by her Grandma Edna in Adolf Hitler’s bunker in 1945 has a Hungarian stamp on the back, and without someone on staff who knows Hungarian, Katy was told to continue researching the pelt after leaving the roadshow. Grandma Edna worked as General George S. Patton’s nurse, Katy said, clasping newspaper clippings about her grandma’s story. After Hitler’s death and bunker invasion, Edna found the pelt and took it back home to the United States following the war. Continued on Page 16

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Is Oregon cannabis the next great tourist attraction? By DAN HAAG

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eer, wine and the lure of the great outdoors have put Oregon on the map for countless vacation-goers. But these Oregon tourism magnets might be joined by another: cannabis. Dispensaries are hoping to take their place among Oregon’s major tourist attractions. Still, there are major hurdles to be cleared.

Changing perceptions

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Businesses like Portland’s Kush Tours and Oregon Weed Tours are offering package deals that take clients around to dispensaries including several in Clatsop County.

Since legalizing non-medical cultivation and uses of marijuana in 2015, there’s been a push to change the perception of how consumers purchase cannabis. Most North Oregon Coast dispensaries feature lobbies with security doors and identiﬁcation checks. Retail areas are generally well lit. Employees are waiting to answer questions and help patrons. There are boards with daily specials, shelves lined with glassware, jewelry, hats and t-shirts and charts explaining Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and the difference between sativa and indica strains.

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It’s a strange mix of retail and science. Hannah Hayes of Oregon Coast Cannabis in Manzanita says employee training is key to providing a space where anyone can feel comfortable asking questions. “With our budtenders, we focus on education so anyone working here can talk to you about THC or terpines and how these different things are going to affect you,” she said, adding that employees of any dispensary must have a worker permit through Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC), much like any bartender. Additionally, all product in Oregon dispensaries must be grown in Oregon, adding to the all-important sustainability factor.

The next great craft industry?

Izaak Hawkins of Hi Cascade Astoria thinks drawing tourist crowds with cannabis will help educate a larger section of the populace to the economic potential. He also feels that tourists who come to Oregon speciﬁcally for cannabis can help dispel negative preconceptions. “Having tourism use will really help people sort through information about the industry,” he said. “I think it will do a lot of good for the normalization of cannabis use.” Marketing for cannabis tourism is reminiscent of beer and wine campaigns. Portland’s Kush Tours and Oregon Weed Tours specialize in cannabis group tours, while “Bed, Bud and Breakfast” packages are being offered in Ashland. Each emphasize the use of a designated driver. Publications are taking notice as evidenced by Willamette Week’s “The Potlander: A Discerning Cannabis Consumer’s Guide to Portland.” Hayes thinks tourism is an opportunity to help people shed notions about some of the taboos associated with cannabis and said her business promotes a healthy lifestyle. “We deﬁnitely see cannabis as Oregon’s next great craft industry,” she said.

Too early to tell

Clatsop County District Attorney Josh Marquis, a vocal opponent of Measure 91, which legalized the use of recreational marijuana, accepts that voters have spoken on the matter, but notes that it will take years to fully measure what effect, if any, widespread legalization has had. “Marijuana is still a drug, albeit now a legal one for adults,” Marquis said. “We are seeing more (automobile) crashes where marijuana is the primary intoxicant, but many of those crashes are poly-pharmacy — meaning more than one drug, often including alcohol.” Nan Devlin, Director of Tourism at Visit Tillamook Coast, says tracking cannabis tourism is still in its infancy.

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Local dispensary owners describe the pot tourism industry as one of untapped potential.

“For tourism, it’s too early to tell,” she said. “But Oregon did collect $65.4 million in state revenue the ﬁrst year.” Colorado, another weed-legal state, provides a case study for cannabis tourism. “In Colorado, one survey noted that just 4 percent of tourism is directly related to travel for the use of legal weed,” Devlin said, noting that Denver’s tourism visitor counts increased by one million in the last year alone.

Destination hurdles

facility, which was legally authorized, exploded last year, badly burning an owner and an employee. That owner, plus a co-owner, recently pleaded guilty to felony assault in the third degree and misdemeanor reckless endangerment because of the incident. Marquis has strongly criticized the Oregon Health Authority for issuing a license to the facility without ﬁrst inspecting it.

Illegal activity, policing problems

Marquis noted a January ‘OREGON HAS Significant hurdles re2017 draft report issued by A HISTORY main in categorizing Oregon the Oregon State Police and OF CANNABIS a pot tourism destination. High Intensity Drug Task AND THERE’S Statewide, consumers Force that points to widecannot smoke in public spread illegal diversion of A CULTURE OF places, unlike in Colorado, legally grown marijuana out PEOPLE WHO which has specific gathering of state and outside the U.S. HAVE BEEN spots, or “social lounges,” It states: “Oregon origiGROWING FOR nated cannabis is trafficked set aside for users. GENERATIONS.’ to known distribution hubs Another hitch for pot travelers: Cannabis puracross the Southeastern, chased in Oregon must be Midwestern, and Northeastconsumed in Oregon. Crossern United States. Specifiing state lines, even to another weed-legal cally, the states of Illinois, Minnesota, New state, is a federal crime. York, and Florida represent statistically When it comes to individual advertising, significant destinations.” stores like Hi Cascade Astoria and Oregon The argument of many Measure 91 Coast Cannabis are faced with multiple proponents, he added, was that taxation restrictions. and regulation would cause black market Dispensaries must be able show that their operations to vanish. audience is 21 and older, and certain product “That has not happened,” Marquis said. warnings must be prominent. “There is still lots of illegal activity but realHayes said that even the use of common ly no law enforcement ability to police it.” ad boosting tools on Facebook or Google is Considering these factors, Oregon travel not allowed. organizations have not marketed legal weed Legal distribution has gradually become and have no immediate plans to do so. easier, but restrictions on public consumpIn a 2016 statement, Linea Gagliano tion and advertising remain at the forefront of Travel Oregon summed up tourism ad of the discussion. campaign priorities: “For now, we’re going There’s also the issue of safety. An to stick with those things that we know are Astoria cannabis butane hash oil production compelling reasons to visit Oregon.”

Because cannabis dispensaries are required to check customer’s identification, the ability to see who is coming from where is easy. Like most retail operations on the Oregon Coast, cannabis sales spike considerably during the summer months, and Hayes said it’s not uncommon to see out-of-state and even international IDs. “The most fun is when you meet someone from a state that’s still really deep in prohibition and seeing the jaw drop when they walk in,” she said, adding that she has met many travelers who have planned their entire vacation around visiting multiple Oregon dispensaries. Hi Cascade Astoria is part of a small chain that also has stores in Portland, Salem and Eugene with coastal outlets in Rockaway Beach, Depoe Bay and Waldport. At the coastal stores, Hawkins witnessed a significant uptick in summer sales. “The Waldport location was seeing 100 to 120 people a day easily,” he said, noting that the winter visits dropped to about 20 or 30 a day, the majority being local. Out-of-state dispensary customers are not unlike those you would find sampling the wares at a wine shop. Instead of a sip, dispensaries encourage customers to have a good sniff. Hawkins and Hayes think out-of-towners enjoy that aspect. “It tends to be a really friendly, energetic, happy exchange,” Hawkins said.

‘When the walls come down’

Hayes notes it’s not uncommon to see outdoor enthusiasts come through her doors during the summer months. “We’ve had many hikers heading to Neahkahnie Mountain who are looking for a fun edible to try,” she said. As dispensary owners look ahead to what seems to be untapped potential for cannabis tourism, there is tempered optimism. Both Hayes and Hawkins talk of consumer education leading to changes in legislation. “If we pass something similar to Colorado in terms of legal consumption, you might see more tourist-based businesses becoming cannabis-oriented,” Hawkins said, naming options such as cannabis-based hotels, spas, or campgrounds. Hayes thinks deﬁning what Oregon cannabis is and protecting is vital to the industry’s future. “Oregon has a history of cannabis and there’s a culture of people who have been growing for generations,” she said. “When the walls start coming down, Oregon cannabis will be highly sought after.” CW

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Friday, Aug. 25

Friday, Aug. 25 Columbia-Pacific Farmers Market 3 p.m., Veterans Field at 3rd and Oregon streets, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2400. Manzanita Farmers Market 5 p.m., Laneda Ave. and 5th St., Manzanita, 503-368-3339.

Thursday, Aug. 24 Downtown Rally 5:30 p.m., Astoria Yacht Club, 300 Industry St., Astoria, 503-784-5072. Join skippers and prospective crew at the Downtown Rally, a fun noncompetitive social cruise along the Astoria waterfront followed by a light meal; nonmembers welcome. Reader’s Theater 7 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, $20. Reader’s Theater presents “The Sum of Us,” a story about a widower and his gay son. “Shanghaied in Astoria” 7 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $13 to $21. “Shanghaied in Astoria” mixes vaudeville, soap opera and Hollywood-style musicals with local and folklore culture. “Clue” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. Help solve the mystery where the world’s best known suspects come to life in “Clue The Musical.”

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Coast Weekend editor suggested events

Saturday, Aug. 26

Let’s Go Birding

Riverwalk Marketplace 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-2605592.

9 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, 503-861-3170, 8+. Help with the citizen science project to monitor habitats in the park, meet at Battery Russell.

Tillamook Farmers’ Market 9 a.m., 2nd St. and Laurel Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-2146. Saturday Market at the Port 10 a.m., Port of Ilwaco Harbor Front, 165 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash.

Pacific County Fair 9 a.m., Pacific County Fairgrounds, SR 6, Menlo, Wash., $3 to $10. An old-fashioned, traditional county fair with animals exhibits; horse shows; carnival rides; games and contests; food vendors; arts and textiles; live music and entertainment. Auditions 10 a.m., North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503983-1079. Riverbend Players will cast for the upcoming reader’s theater production of “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play,” no preparation needed, readings will be from the script.

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Birthday Celebration 10 a.m., Washington State Parks, Wash. Washington State Parks are offering free admission to join them in celebrating 101 years of park service, no Discover Pass needed to explore the

SummerFest Noon, along Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash.

Sunday, Aug. 27 Riverwalk Marketplace 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-2605592. Astoria Sunday Market 10 a.m., 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-1010. Kite Festival 9:30 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020. Washington State International Kite Festival features workshops, kite battles, fun fly and demonstrations on the beach; times vary. state parks. Canoeing Noon, Broadway Park boat dock, 1300 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, $20 to $30. SEPRD-led canoe trips travel along the river and upper estuary near the Necanicum confluence, registration required. Guided Paddle Tours 2:45 p.m., Netul Landing at Fort Clat-

sop, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-4425, 10+. Ranger-led Lewis and Clark River paddle tours travel along the riverbank viewing wildlife, includes related-topic discussions; reservations required. “Shanghaied in Astoria” 7 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104,

$13 to $21. “Shanghaied in Astoria” mixes vaudeville, soap opera and Hollywood-style musicals with local folklore culture. “Steel Magnolias” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. Life, love, laughter and tears unfold at Truvy’s beauty shop.

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Saturday, Aug. 26

Sunday, Aug. 27

Hood to Coast All Day, on the beach, Seaside. Watch 12,600 runners cross the finish line at the annual 199-mile Hood to Coast relay beginning at Mt. Hood and ending on the beach in Seaside, includes food, a beer garden, live music and awards. Tour of Homes 8:30 a.m., Howell’s Square, Laneda Ave. and 3rd St., Manzanita, 503-368-7279, $10. The Women’s Club of Manzanita will host its 22nd annual Tour of Homes featuring six unique homes on this self-guided tour; look for the booth outside Howell’s Square to purchase tickets; tour begins at 10 a.m. Angora Hiking Club 9 a.m., meet at 6th St. parking lot (6th and 7th streets), Marine Drive, Astoria, 213-448-9441. Roger Westerman will lead an easy hike at Black Lake.

Kite Festival 9:30 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020. Washington State International Kite Festival features workshops, kite battles, fun fly and demonstrations on the beach; times vary. Guided Paddle Tours 4 p.m., Netul Landing at Fort Clatsop, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-

Tuesday, Aug. 29

4425, 10+. Ranger-led Lewis and Clark River paddle tours travel along the riverbank viewing wildlife, includes related-topic discussions; reservations required. Wrestling Event 5 p.m., Astoria Events Center, 255 9th St., Astoria, 503-791-5843, $10. Pacific Northwest Pro Wrestling brings action-packed wrestling to Astoria.

Nature Photography 9 a.m., Neacoxie Forest Habitat Reserve, Gearhart, 503-7389126. Join Neal Maine on a photo safari to Neacoxie Forest, bring a camera phone and see how photography becomes art; sign up required. Pack2School 3 p.m., Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Hwy., Ocean Park, Wash. Gather for a fun day of carnival

rides, a bounce house and hot dogs to help provide school kids with backpacks and supplies at the Pack2School Carnival Fundraiser. Pushing the Limits 5:30 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323. Pushing the Limits is a four-part discussion series exploring ideas about nature, connections, knowledge and survival.

Wednesday, Aug. 30 Parks After Dark 8:30 p.m., McClure Park, 7th St. and Franklin Ave., Astoria, $5 entry, rated PG. Parks After Dark summer movie series features “LEGO Batman”; concessions available for purchase, movie begins at dusk. Pacific County Fair 9 a.m., Pacific County Fairgrounds, SR 6, Menlo, Wash., $3 to $10. An old-fashioned, traditional county fair with animals exhibits; horse shows; carnival rides; games and contests; food vendors; arts and textiles; live music and

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beach; times vary.

from Public Coast.

Art & Antiques Walk 10 a.m., multiple venues, downtown Ocean Park, Wash. Visitors are welcome to stroll along Bay Avenue and discover unique stops at the Ocean Park Art & Antiques Walk, includes artist demonstrations and finds from painted apparel to woodworking; maps available.

Guided Paddle Tours 3:15 p.m., Netul Landing at Fort Clatsop, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503861-4425, 10+. Ranger-led Lewis and Clark River paddle tours travel along the riverbank viewing wildlife, includes related-topic discussions; reservations required.

SummerFest Noon, along Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash. Farm Stand 1 p.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen.

Tuesday, Aug. 29 Cannon Beach Farmers Market 1 p.m., Hemlock/Gower streets near City Hall, 163 Gower Ave., Cannon Beach, 503436-8044.

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Artist Talk 1 p.m., Wiegardt Studio Gallery, 2607 Bay Ave, Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-5976. Join Eric Wiegardt for a demonstration of his unique painting style.

Artist Reception 7 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, $5. Join artists, writers and guests to view the results of the artist-writer creative experience Word & Image.

Hayday! Beer Fest 1 p.m., Haystack Gardens, 148 Gower St., Cannon Beach, 503436-1197, $25 to $50. “HAYDAY! 40 Oregon Beers, 1 Epic Beer Fest” will feature 40 Oregon craft brews, including coastal breweries and a new People’s Pale

“Shanghaied in Astoria” 7 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $13 to $21. “Shanghaied in Astoria” mixes vaudeville, soap opera and Hollywood-style musicals with local folklore culture.

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Wednesday, Aug. 30 Seaside Farmers Market 3 p.m., Broadway Middle School parking area, 1120 Broadway, Seaside, 503-7383311.

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Auditions 10 a.m., North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503983-1079. Riverbend Players will cast for the upcoming reader’s theater production of “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play,” no preparation needed, readings will be from the script.

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Golf Classic 11 a.m., Gearhart Golf Links, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503717-1914. Play as an individual or team at the annual Seaside Golf Classic Charity Golf tournament, dinner and auction fundraiser; go to website for details, sign up required.

Coast Weekend welcomes comments and contributions from readers. New items for publication consideration must be submitted by 10 a.m. Tuesday, one week and two days before publication. “Clue” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503436-1242, $20 to $25,

rated PG. Help solve the mystery where the world’s best known suspects come to life in “Clue The Musical.”

Movies in the Park 9 p.m., City Park, 102 Adelia, Ilwaco, Wash., rated PG. WellSpring Community Network presents “E.T.;” show starts at dusk, admission by cash donations and concessions available.

Thursday, Aug. 31

The cast of “Shanghaied in Astoria” lets out a cheer on stage. Guided Paddle Tours 8:15 a.m., Netul Landing at Fort Clatsop, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503861-4425, 10+. Ranger-led Lewis and Clark River paddle tours travel along the riverbank viewing wildlife, includes related- topic discussions;

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and folklore culture.

“Shanghaied in Astoria” 7 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-3256104, $13 to $21. “Shanghaied in Astoria” mixes vaudeville, soap opera and Hollywood-style musicals with local

“Steel Magnolias” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. Life, love, laughter and tears unfold at Truvy’s beauty shop.

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The Mouth responds to readers have been going there, especially when the Depot, The Adrift, and Serious Pizza opened up. This summer, it looks like Serious Pizza is finally going to get their Ilwaco location up and running and I can’t wait. A new generation is moving to the beach and I think dining is going to keep getting better and better on the Peninsula. Keep up the excellent work and keep calling them like they are. Mike Long Beach

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t’s your turn! This week’s column is made of reader’s letters to the Mouth. I love it when y’all take the time to write, and I’d love it if y’all did it more often! In hopes of continuing the conversation, we’re starting a Facebook page for the Mouth. Find it at Facebook.com/MouthoftheColumbia. And, as always, you can email me at mouth@coastweekend.com. Letters have been edited for length and clarity.

A food-founded friendship I read your review of The Kitchen in Seaside over a year ago and that was what pushed me to finally stop and try the food. I had driven by The Kitchen many times, noticed the menu on the whiteboard next to the highway and the tiny building adjacent. I was curious about the little place and the unusual offerings. So I stopped, talked to Jeanne (O’Donovan, owner and operator), and became a regular customer. After a next few weeks, as Jeanne and I became more acquainted, I finally said, “How about if we just agree on a set price and you give us whatever you want us to eat?” She agreed, and so my husband and I picked up food from Jeanne five days a week for over a year. All of this to say that you led me to a friend. Jeanne was generous, intelligent and witty. She loved cooking for appreciative customers. Along with her innovative menus, she paid attention to details and added occasional whimsy to them. She served a dessert once of narrow toasted pound cake strips with raspberry sauce, which was ‘fries and catsup.’ That just made me laugh! On last New Year’s Eve Jeanne left a surprise meal on our front steps: individual

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beef wellingtons and prawns with accompaniments. We texted each other a lot and often discussed her business and its ups and downs. She was very proud of your positive review. She was proud about winning the Cannon Beach Clam Chowder Cook Off. She was proud of passing the three year mark with her business. This is in past tense because (I’m very, very sad to tell you) that Jeanne recently passed away. She had increasing pain this winter and went into the hospital in Portland around the end of January. She was cared for by her large extended family in Portland until her passing. I just wanted to share the news with someone who also appreciated her. Sincerely, Pam Seaside MOUTH: Pam, I’m very sorry for your loss. But I’m glad that you and Jeanne developed a bond that began with food, and I’m grateful to have played a minuscule part. Indeed, it is my sincere hope and belief that the effect of this column’s positive reviews far outweigh the

negative. Your letter also reminds us that time is fleeting.

Farewell, Street 14 dinner Hi, I just wanted to send along a brief note to thank you for the wonderful “obituary” you put together recently about Street 14 dinner. From the first review to the last, I was consistently impressed by the thoughtfulness of the pieces, and was certain that what I had hoped to convey from the kitchen had reached the dining room. Knowing that what we on the Street 14 dinner crew were doing was being heard went a long way to softening the blow of Thursday night empty dining rooms and, of course, the news that dinner was ending. Thank you again for getting it, and liking it, and writing so eloquently about it. Andy Catalano Astoria MOUTH: I promise the inclusion of this letter is not to heap praise upon myself. (Seriously: if you have

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Chef Andrew Catalano, who headed Street 14 Cafe’s dinner service.

criticism or complaints send them to mouth@coastweekend.com — I’m listening.) I publish it instead to highlight that the phenomenal chef Catalano has started a new business: a weekly meal service kit (a la Blue Apron) that uses local ingredients called Alimento. You can find out more at alimentoastoria.com. (And if you try it, tell me what you think!)

Best in the region Mouth, I split my time between NW PDX and Long Beach, Washington, in the summer, where I am a captain on a tuna charter boat. I have the Chinook Observer delivered to my PDX home and get it fresh off the presses during the summer. I always look forward to your thorough and honest reviews, and try out pretty much every place you like on my side of the river. Long Beach dining has improved immensely over the 20 so years I

Hello, I was wondering why there has been no mention or reviews of any of the superb restaurants in Cannon Beach? The Irish Table is perfect and outstanding and what about the Castaways Restaurant & Tiki Bar restaurant which is really great. There are several other wonderful dining options in Cannon Beach that should be officially raved about and recommended. Thank you, Candace Gearhart MOUTH: I grouped these two letters together as I think they go tête-à-tête. Each makes an argument for best restaurant city in the Columbia-Pacific region. And while Cannon Beach is a strong contender — Candace didn’t mention the Stephanie Inn, the Bistro, Newman’s 988 or the new Harding Trading Co. (see last week’s review) — I’ve been thinking a lot about Long Beach as a potential top dog, too. As well as the restaurants Mike mentioned, the Shelburne Inn and 42nd Street Cafe are top notch. Indeed, even after losing Nancy & Jimella’s, one can make a strong argument for the Peninsula. The region’s big brother, Astoria, has to be in the conversation as well. So … who do you think has the edge? CW

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music as “dance-able, meaningful lyrics, lots of melody but with a hard edge.” “Its heart is rock n’ roll,” he said. “One of the bands we all loved and kind of modeled ourselves off of was Deep Purple.” Bugas compared their style to mainstream rock bands like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. “I think we concentrated on being more commercial than one-dimensional,” he said.

‘On The Level’

Last year, James Beach, who co-owns retro record label NW Metalworx Music, interviewed Bugas for a book he is writing on the history of Northwest hard rock and heavy metal music from 1970 to 1995. Beach and his two partners, Brian Naron and Jim Sutton, asked where they could get some of the band’s music. They were stunned when Bugas said he can’t because they didn’t make an album. From there, the band released “On The Level” in 2016 and returned to performing. McLaughlin said he was humbled that complete strangers could listen to Whizkey Stik’s music and be touched by it. This upcoming concert is only their second performance since reuniting. They recently opened in Seattle for Mountain drummer Corky Laing’s band, Corky Laing Plays Mountain. “On The Level” is dedicated to the founder and original keyboardist of the band, Terry Duoos, who died in 2012, McLaughlin said. “He was a genius when it came to sound and electronics.” Howard Helm, 59, a good friend to the band

members, performs with them on keyboard. “Howard ﬁts right in,” Bugas said. “He’s a keyboardist extraordinaire. It’s a pleasure to play with him.” John Police, 61, is the drummer, and, along with the others band members, Bugas thinks of him as a brother. Whizkey Stik was an up-and-coming band that had a promising future in its time. Its song “Dirty Words” was aired on Portland radio station KGON.

‘Doing what we do’

Bugas reﬂected on the fact that Whizkey Stik only went to one audition, which was with Geffen Records, a major American record label that signed many musical icons including Donna Summer, Elton John and Cher. Bugas wondered what could have happened if they tried auditioning for another label. “Who knows how our lives would have changed?” Nevertheless, Bugas said their drive wasn’t to become musical icons. “I don’t think any of us did this for fame or fortune,” he said, adding that they only want people to appreciate their music. Though the tracks were laid down more than 30 years ago, Bugas and McLaughlin agreed that their music ﬁts in the modern era. “I think our music has held up. A lot of stuff gets dated, and I don’t think that’s the case (with us),” Bugas said. McLaughlin said that “music seems to be timeless. It doesn’t really show its age.” Everyone is welcome to attend the Astoria show. The cost is $8, $5 for attendees with a skateboard. “I’m just looking forward to being with the guys and doing what we do,” McLaughlin said. CW

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“She was a tough lady from Missouri,” Katy said. Her family plans to keep the pelt regardless of its worth because it was passed down.

A ‘showstopper’

About 125 people are chosen per event to have their appraisal filmed; 30 will make it to air each episode. A wooden rocking chair with carved gargoyles and two devils under each arm was among the items handpicked to be filmed by the PBS crew. Its owner, Robert, purchased it for $60 at an auction. To his surprise, the chair turned out to be from a Venetian furniture company, Fratelli Testolini, and could be worth thousands of dollars. The chair’s appraiser, Karen Keane from Boston, said the item is a “conversation piece and showstopper.” “It had this ‘Game of Thrones’ look,” she said. “In the early 20th century, people decorated wacky. In this item in particular, it has signature griffins, devil heads and mythical creatures.”

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LEFT: The rocking chair was chosen to be filmed by PBS crew for the Portland episodes of “Antiques Roadshow.” Originating from 19th century Venice, Italy, the Fratelli Testolini style of furniture can be sold for thousands at an auction. MIDDLE: Katy Kane, an appraiser from Pennsylvania, specializes in textiles. She holds a 1920s hair pin worth about $90. RIGHT: Marsha Bemko, executive producer of “Antiques Roadshow,” has been with the program for 18 years. Previously, she has worked for the PBS series “Frontline.”

Learning as you go

Forty to 70 appraisers travel with “Antiques Roadshow” each summer to film and participate. Most work as auctioneers and antique collectors in their spare time. Katy Kane, an appraiser and textiles specialist from Pennsylvania, started buying and selling collectibles in 1978. Kane holds a real tortoiseshell hair pin in her hands. Rotating it slowly, she explains the accessory originates from the late 1800s and can be sold for about $200. “You learn as you go,” she said. “Clothing has evolved so much. People used to be looking to collect clothing from the prairie days with high collars, and now people are searching for vintage from the ’70s and ’80s.” While on the road and visiting each city, Kane said she wishes to see more French couture. “As an appraiser, you really want to see something that takes your breath away and is unusual.”

‘Smart reality television’

Eight and a half million viewers tune in to watch “Antiques Roadshow” each week, Executive Producer Marsha Bemko said. “Even beyond your beautiful city, there is something very special about Portland and its love of public television and education,” she said about returning to Portland after 13 years. “I want to ask residents: How do you get a town like that?” Why does the show stand out from the reality television crowd? Its fun and educational content, she said.

More than 3,000 people attended the “Antiques Roadshow” pit stop at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland on Saturday, Aug. 12, spending an average of two hours to meet appraisers and vintage experts from across the U.S.

“You learn as you watch the show; you’ll learn when the Civil War happened by accident if you tune in. You can’t help it,” Bemko said. “That is smart reality television. There are no actors on this set.” She said the immediate results and the connection with the guests make the show’s viewers return every season.

Worth the wait

A man named Dave leans against a wall, guarding his item while his nephew stands in line for him. The painting by N.C. Wyeth, titled “Alaskan Mail Carrier,” previously hung in Dave’s tavern he owned in North Bend. It

depicts a postman with a gun and snowshoes on a frozen lake, with eight dead wolves at his feet. It isn’t the original, but Dave wants to learn how who painted the copy. Before buying the tavern in the 1970s, the previous owners had the painting above the bar since before Prohibition. The painting is a reminder of his old business. “I still go to the tavern to shoot pool,” Dave said. While the journey to “Antiques Roadshow” was long for some people, guests like Dave who entered many times over the years to win tickets said it was worth the wait. CW

“Antiques Roadshow” attendee Jennifer clasps her Jules Verne novels she brought to be appraised by the Books and Manuscripts table on Saturday, Aug. 12. “The books are worth about $30 each, but the chair I brought is only worth sitting in,” Jennifer said.

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Monday, Aug. 28 Burgers & Jam 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4362973. The legion offers good burgers and good music. Pete Krebs 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder

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Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Songwriter Pete Krebs’ rock-oriented roots drive his introspective songs across genres playing punk-pop, folk, bluegrass, honky tonk and country.

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6 p.m., Port of Call, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-355-4212. All ages and all talents welcome, sign up early. Hollis Peach 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Drawing from diverse influences ranging from Simon and Garfunkel to Radiohead, Hollis Peach strives to create authentic innovative music. Metzner & Patenaude 9 p.m., 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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Comedian Jerry Lewis knew how to laugh, cry By HILLEL ITALIE

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NEW YORK — Jerry Lewis sometimes didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “There’s nothing more dramatic than the comedy I’ve done,” Lewis, who died Sunday at age 91, told The Associated Press in 2016. “Because the comedy I’ve done is to get to the audience, get them to feel it, or they won’t laugh.” If jokes are the children of pain, then Lewis was a born patriarch. The filmmaker, entertainer and sleepless host of the Muscular Dystrophy telethons was a storm system of rage and ecstasy, Olympian physical talent, artistic aspiration and vintage Vegas schmaltz. The crazed funnyman who would scream like a toddler worked on a Holocaust film called “The Day the Clown Cried” and for his theme song chose the self-mythology of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone”: Walk on through the wind Walk on through the rain Though your dreams be tossed and blown Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you’ll never walk alone Some comedians are always in character. Don Rickles, who died in April, stayed true in public to his persona of good-natured insulter. With Lewis, you never knew when he might switch from sad to funny to angry to reflective. He might lash out an audience member during one of his nightclub performances or chastise a gathering at the Friars Club in New York for not cheering loud enough for one his fellow entertainers. He might glare in response to a reporter’s question, give a long and thoughtful response or tell an unprintable joke. Lewis believed in truth,

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Actor and comedian Jerry Lewis poses during an interview at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles in 2014. Lewis, the comedian and director whose fundraising telethons became as famous as his hit movies, died Sunday. He was 91.

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Comedian Jerry Lewis cuts up during a haircut for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in 1977.

and part of his truth was darkness. He once bragged that he told gossip columnist Louella Parsons she was “a fat pig.” “You see the people that have a point of view, and have an opinion and have some intellect are dangerous in the film community, they’re dangerous,” he told Larry King during a 2000 interview on CNN. “You want to know why Barbra Streisand is so difficult? Because she’s brilliant. She’s a brilliant entertainer, she’s a brilliant lady, and she’s a wonderful human being, and the community doesn’t like it.”

Lewis was born into a world of vaudeville and silent movies and carried with him decades of 20th century show business. He was a final link to the old Borsch Belt culture that also turned out Mel Brooks and Henny Youngman, to the nightclub circuit where entertainers such as himself, Frank Sinatra and his old partner Dean Martin got their starts, and to the early years of Las Vegas when Lewis helped shape the city’s brand of glitz and sentimentality. Lewis was equally memorable talking too much or saying nothing. As the French seemed to know better than anyone, he was among the last comedians who modeled their work after Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and the greats of the silent era. Like the early masters, he was the sole author of his best work, serving as star, writer, director and producer of “The Nutty Professor,” “The Bellboy,”

“The Patsy” and other films. His most memorable routines had a near-martial precision, whether in “The Errand Boy” when he points a cigar to the beat of Count Basie’s “Blues in Hoss Flat” or his mimicry of a typewriter in “Who’s Minding the Store?” He knew well how to suffer, but also called himself “the luckiest Jew in the world” and liked to say that happiness was family. Also work and recognition, knowing he would always be spotted in a crowd. He also loved the admiration of peers and the bad taste of their compliments. When he celebrated his 90th birthday at the Friars, friends such as Richard Belzer, Gilbert Gottfried and Robert Klein turned up to wish him well, remind of his age and make fun of his sex life. Jim Carrey had a final message for his hero. “He’s 90!” Carrey called out. “He can still disappoint us!”

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Get crafty and healthy with Sou’wester workshops in September SEAVIEW, WASH. — The Sou’wester Lodge (3728 J Place, Seaview) is hosting a series of workshops in early September that cover writing, weaving, basketmaking, nutrition and self-care. All classes are open to the public and support the lodge’s Artist In Residency program. Students should RSVP via souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com.

Cedar and willow trays

Donna Crispin, a weaver and basketmaker from Eugene, will teach a workshop titled Cedar and Willow Tray 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 Students will use locally grown willow and red cedar bark. Learn twining and plaiting while creating a tray, about 9 inches by 12 inches. Beginners will do an over-under weave, while more advanced students can pick a twill pattern. “We’ll finish it with a lashed border around willow sticks from my garden,” Crispin said. Crispin’s art uses traditional Japanese and Native American techniques passed down from generation to generation. The cost is $50, plus a $25 material fee that goes directly to the instructor. Students should bring scissors, awl, water bottle, old towel, and a sack lunch and/or

snack. Tea and coffee will be provided. Open to students age 16 and up; 12 students max.

Japanese basket purses

Crispin will then teach a workshop on making “kinchaku kago” or Japanese basket purse 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3. Weave a bit of Japanese culture into your day by making a purse large enough to carry your phone and wallet. Participants will twine and plait with cane and reed to create this small purse, lined with handmade paper. The top portion will be a premade drawstring bag to sew onto the basket. This basket design by Crispin was featured in Belle Armoire magazine. The cost is $50, plus a $25 material fee to the instructor. Bring scissors, checkbook box (for a mold), awl, water bottle, old towel, and a sack lunch and/or snack. Tea and coffee will be provided. The class is open to students 16 and older; 10 students max.

Ayurvedic nutrition and self-care

From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, Elyssia Schaeffer — a certified wellness coach and registered yoga teacher from Portland — will teach students to how to use

the ancient healing practices of Ayurveda and yoga to keep their body and mind balanced as they transition from summer to fall. Seasonal beverages and snacks will be provided. Schaeffer blends her knowledge of Ayurveda, yoga and holistic nutrition to share person-centered seasonal eating and self-care practices. The cost is $15. Bring a yoga mat and blanket. Wear comfortable clothes. The class is capped at nine students.

Writing workshop: “Radio Muse”

Meg Weber, a writer who holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is a therapist in private practice, will teach a class 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, that uses lyrics from singer-songwriters as writing prompts. “We’ll explore how the confluence of words, rhythm, melody and harmony affect our own words and stories,” organizers said. “We will listen to songs from several musicians and read along with the lyrics. Then we’ll write together and share these fledgling bits of story aloud.” Students will walk away with several short pieces of fresh writing and, hopefully, a new appreciation for how music can influence and inspire their writing. The cost is $40. Bring a notebook, writ-

ing instruments, photograph that represents a memorable event or age in the individual’s life (suggested, not required). Bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Tea and coffee will be provided. Fifteen students max.

Writing workshop: “Topography of Self”

Sara Blackthorne — a writer, editor, creative coach, and “intuitive ritualist — will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. “Topography of Self” is an “investigation into the way place appears in our writing. It is a road map to the places we have lived, breathed, dreamed, and suffered,” organizers wrote. “Designed to infuse your work with sensation by pushing you deep into your own sense memory, this course will inspire, enlighten, and enliven your work.” Rooting into the landscape of the Pacific Northwest, students will use writing prompts, images, smells, and sounds to dig deep into their image vocabularies and discover their “internal geography.” The cost is $40. A total of 15 students may attend. Bring a notebook, writing instruments, photograph or object representing their favorite place (suggested but not required). Students should also bring a sack lunch and/or snack. Tea and coffee will be provided.

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TAKE AN ART & ANTIQUES SUMMER STROLL OCEAN PARK, WASH. — Ocean Park Art & Antiques invites you to take a summer stroll down Bay Avenue 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. Seven locations scattered along the Beach to Bay path will open their doors to visitors intent on discovering the treasures this eclectic group of artists and shopkeeps have on display. Though most shops have everyday hours, the walk features a few extras: live music, visiting artists, demonstrations and special sales. Friendly folk, the beach and bay steps away and a beautiful drive. Come and enjoy the best days of summer with us.

Wiegardt Studio Gallery

2607 Bay Ave. Eric Wiegardt demonstrates plein air painting in the studio’s garden at 1 p.m. For one day only, all items in the gallery are 20 percent off.

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Members of the local spinning and weaving group, the Peninsula Fiberistas, will be on hand to demonstrate their skills at 10 a.m. inside Adelaide’s.

Alissa Stevens demonstrates a patina technique using Dixie Belle chalk paint at Forgotten Treasures Antiques and Collectibles Mall.

Rosa’s Treasure Chest 1410 Bay Ave. New to the group, Rosa Accuardi has organized live ukulele music in front of her shop featuring “Things you want … nothing you need.”

2311 Bay Ave. Bonnie Lou Cozby is bringing a gathering of fairy folk and mini dragons to the tent she will perch along the Beach to Bay path. Joining her is jewelry artist Debbie Haugsten.

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1904 Bay Ave. Thirty-five diverse dealers in two buildings along with “The Wizard” (aka Vincent Stevens) and his tent of wonders … Alissa Stevens demonstrates a patina painting technique using chalk paint and Molly and Cameo welcome all.

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1406 Bay Ave. Sue Raymond has invited beloved local artist Janet Herring to the gallery for the afternoon. Herring is known for her cranberry vine baskets. Multiple artists show at the gallery, and the studio is always hopping with creativity.

2217 Bay Ave. Andrea Weir’s new oil paintings are featured along with a special sale on the fused glass pendants she and husband, Sven Weir, are known for.

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Bits of this and that, a pot of paint, crystals, glass jars, silky ribbons and more have been gathered. Fairies and dragons will soon have new homes to “light” in. Photographer Bonnie Lou Cozby offers a touch of magic in the Barn on Bay tent located right off the Beach to Bay path.

1401 Bay Ave. Colleen Smith offers the best of everything delicious … coffee and beverages, sandwiches, proper desserts, chocolate candy and ice the Ocean Park Area Chamcream — lots of ice cream. There ber of Commerce, The Long is a fantastic yarn shop inside the Beach Peninsula Visitors historic Taylor Hotel building, as well Bureau and all locations. as a gathering of artists and authors See you at- the beach! 1x1EOMediaFiller Page 1 - Composite on the covered porches. Visit the group’s Facebook page, Ocean Park Art & Antiques, for more information and links to the artists and shopkeeps on the tour. Maps are available at

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Artists, writers showcase ‘silent collaboration’ in Manzanita MANZANITA — Word & Image is a summer exhibit at the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita that pairs artists and writers to create original work, each in response to the other’s. Join the group at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Hoffman Center for the Arts (across from Manzanita Library at 594 Laneda Ave.) to view the results of this unique creative experience. Co-organizers Emily Ransdell, a poet and 2016 Pushcart Prize Nominee, and Andy Barker — whose stories have appeared in journals that include the Oregon publications Rain Magazine and The North Coast Squid — call the process “silent collaboration.” Twelve artists and twelve writers drew names, and have created art and writing in response to each other’s creative work. At the event, attend-

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ees will view original art, listen to original readings responding to art and have a chance to purchase broadsides of the collaborations along with a keepsake book of the creative results. The suggested donation for the

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event is $5. For those who cannot attend the launch evening, Hoffman Center for the Arts Gallery will be open 3 to 5 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, to view the broadsides. The gallery show will run through the end of September. “We piloted this project two summers ago,” said Ransdell, a poet and 2016 Pushcart Prize Nominee. “Writing in response to art has been popular for centuries — we thought it would be fun for artists to have their turn as well, creating art in response to writing.” Participants were selected via a blind submission process, with judging by a group of past Word & Image participants as well as participants in Manzanita Writers’ weekly Writers’ Lounge. The Hoffman’s Word & Image project is open to all artists and writers who live on the North Oregon Coast or have a strong connection to the area. For more information, visit hoffmanblog.org, or contact Ransdell at emily_ ransdell@yahoo.com.

Have a fetching time at Dog Day Afternoon ASTORIA — Astoria Sunday Market’s annual Dog Day Afternoon is coming up 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. It’s time to prepare your dog for the catwalk! This year’s dog fashion theme is the “Market & Artful Pooch,” whether it’s your dog’s best shopping outﬁt, shopping transportation — carriage, backpack, frontpack or four-paw drive — or best impersonation of a farmer, artist or cookie baker. The catwalk for the dogs is the centerpiece of activities, the place where the dogs and their owners compete for “bestdressed” prizes and other silliness. Registration is $5 per pet. Proceeds go to Clatsop Animal Assistance. The winner this year receives a framed print of “Dogdays at the Market,” a painting by Bill W. Dodge. Dodge is back as a weekly vendor and is offering prints of his painting, “Dog Days at the Market,” for sale with 50 percent of proceeds going to Clatsop Animal Assistance. Dog Day Afternoon events take place in the open space next to Astoria Sunday Market, just off Exchange Street near the Legion building. The Catwalk Fashion Show starts at 2 p.m. Registration is on-site starting at 10 a.m. Make checks payable to Clatsop Animal Assistance.

Market doggie rules The Astoria Sunday Market, held at Exchange and 12th streets, is a “dog-friendly market,” Market Director Cyndi Mudge said, “and we use

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Dog Day Afternoon as an opportunity to educate about dog-etiquette while celebrating the diversity of dogs we see here every Sunday.” Astoria Sunday Market cover three public streets, so banning dogs is not an option. “Our goal is to educate dog owners to help us make the Market user-friendly for everyone,” Mudge said. “Dog Day Afternoon allows us to have a little fun while promoting good doggie and owner behavior.” Dogs and owners are asked to follow a few simple rules: 1. Keep the owner on a short leash. The market is crowded and owners get easily distracted by all the treats. 2. Clean up after “accidents,” little and big. 3. Be courteous and aware of people’s personal space. We expect dogs and their owners to be on their best behavior.

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• 4-H Classy Canine Agility Course. Teach your dog how to

run a simple agility course in minutes. The dogs love it! • Training Course. Basic training for dogs provided by Arnicadia Dog Training, LLC. A dog-training obstacle course provides a great opportunity to train your dog basic commands. Great for dogs of any age. New this year is “canine good citizen testing.” • The Catwalk Fashion Show This is a Fashion show sponsored by The Pet Works with great prizes from Astoria Sunday Market. Prizes will be given to ﬁrst-, second- and thirdplace winners. All winners also receive $5 gift cards for shopping at Astoria Sunday Market. The schedule is as follows: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the Dog Agility Course with 4-H Classy Canines, and the Rally Course & Canine Good Citizen Testing with Arnicadia Dog Training. Then, at 1 p.m. is Cat Walk Fashion Show for Dogs! (Register by 12:30 p.m. at the Clatsop Animal Assistance booth.)

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BOOKMONGER Debut novel, ‘Atlas of Forgotten Places,’ is a must-read One of the original motives for founding this weekly column about Northwest books and authors was to trace how writers influenced and inspired one another throughout the region. But there’s been a gradual shift. Communications, geopolitics and transportation have diluted the regional focus over time. Authors seem to be writing less about rain and fish, mountains and clams. With the internet and air travel, writers no longer feel hemmed in by gray skies and flooded rivers. They may choose to live here, but now the world’s their oyster. Take Jenny D. Williams, for example. A recent arrival from California, who before that lived in New York, Uganda and Germa-

ny, Williams now lives in Seattle. But her debut novel, “The Atlas of Forgotten Places,” is set in central Africa. It revolves around the actions of three strong-minded women — one American, one German and one Ugandan — in December 2008. Lily Bennett is the American. She wants to get a taste of what her Aunt Sabine did as a long-term humanitarian worker in Africa. After graduating from college, Lily signs up for a six-month stint as an aid worker in Uganda. She plans to return home to Colorado for Christmas. Sabine Hardt had worked for many years in a succession of countries — Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania and Uganda. But she even-

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“The Atlas of Forgotten Places” By Jenny D. Williams Thomas Dunne Books tually succumbed to compassion fatigue and returned to her hometown in Germany. She is still trying to get used to the snowy winter when she gets a call from her widowed brother-in-law in the U.S. His daughter, Sabine’s niece, has gone missing in Uganda. At Christmastime, the embassies are operating with a skeleton staff and can’t provide much help. So the only thing for Sabine to do is fly back to Africa to make inquiries and pin down Lily’s whereabouts.

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In Uganda, Rose Akulu has been pulling her life back together after escaping the Lord’s Resistance Army, a rebel group engaged in recurring conflict with the government. The LRA had kidnapped Rose and held her for several years. During captivity, she suffered many losses, but now that she has returned,

her community and even her family consider her damaged goods. Fortunately, she has found work with Christoph, a Swiss academic who is researching local folklore. And until very recently, Rose had a sweetheart, Ocen. But a few weeks back they had a spat, and he hasn’t come around

since then. When Sabine arrives in search of Lily, she discovers that Christoph and Rose had known her niece. As the three of them start piecing together events, they realize that Lily and Ocen may have left together, and the trail of their missing loved ones appears to lead straight into the heart of a rebellion-wracked region. Williams has developed a solid storyline and created characters who feel utterly real. She will familiarize you with a place of profligate beauty, desperate politics and ruthless violence. But she also underscores the capacity of compassion. “The Atlas of Forgotten Places” is a must-read — an excellent debut. 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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