NW Author Series hosts Matt Love Astoria author to speak at Cannon Beach Library Jan. 9 CANNON BEACH — Matt Love will be the speaker at the Cannon Beach Library’s next Northwest Author Series event at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9. This event will be a double-header; love will focus on his new book “A Nice Piece of Astoria: A Narrative Guide” as well as on his latest book, a parody of a detective novel, “The Great Birthright.” Love moved to Astoria in 2013 and his book about
the city is a work of creative non-¿ction that examines and updates the new and classic stories about America’s oldest city west of the Rockies. The book blends an eclectic variety of literary genres, including memoir, history, essay, vignette, guide, criticism, satire, stream of consciousness, meditation, review, commentary and polemic. In the book, Love tours you through Astoria’s bars
and taverns, The Goonies, Lewis and Clark, sea lions, rain, salmon, coffee, Vikings, the Astoria Column, the Clatsop County Fair, the Columbia River, “The Ship Report,” his ¿rst year in town and much more. The book includes a preface by Meriwether Lewis. This narrative guide has all the wit, humor, insight, rain worship and beach adoration that one expects from this writer.
In his newest book, “The Great Birthright,” Love parodies the detective novel, working the premise that a slick and tanned L.A. developer colludes with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia to have Oregon’s famous 1967 Beach Bill declared unconstitutional. The book has been described as “one man’s vision, indeed a manifesto about how, when and why Matt plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beach Bill come July 7th, 2017.” Love himself says, “:hen someone ¿nishes this novel, I hope the reader is
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ready to go to war to protect our beaches.” Love grew up in Oregon City, attended Portland Sate University and earned his masters in teaching at Lewis and Clark College. He has taught in six Oregon schools, at a high school in Istanbul, Turkey, at PSU, has coordinated the Lincoln County District Ocean Education Initiative, and served 10 years as caretaker of the Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge. After 18 years of living on the coast, he moved to Astoria, where in addition to writing and running the Nestucca Spit Press, he teaches locally and freelances for various media. The author/editor of 14 books about Oregon, Love received the prestigious Oregon Literary Arts’ Stewart H. Holbrook
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SOU philosophy professor to speak at Astoria Public Library ASTORIA — Throughout history, religious scholars and philosophers have debated what makes humans unique in the animal kingdom. More recently, evolutionary biologists and cognitive scientists have contributed new thinking to our ideas about human nature. Has the essence of what it is to be human shifted over time? How might science and technology — such as recent rapid advances in bioengineering DQG RWKHU ¿HOGV ² FKDOOHQJH DQG reshape our understanding of what it means to be human? This is the focus of “Beyond Human? Science, Technology, and the Future of Human Nature,” a free conversation with Prakash Chenjeri at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at Astoria Public Library. This program is hosted by Astor Library Friends Association and sponsored by Oregon Humanities. Chenjeri is an associate professor of philosophy and director of the philosophy program at Southern Oregon University, where he has been teaching since 1995. He teaches a wide variety of subjects, including moral and political philosophy, philosophy of science, and issues at the intersection of science and religion. For more information about this discussion, contact Ami Kreider at 503-325-7323 or akreider@astoria.or.us. The library is located at , 450 10th St. Through the Conversation
‘Beyond Human’ 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 Astoria Public Library 450 10th St., Astoria 503-325-7323 Free
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beginnings “ The future has vast potential, and achieving your dreams is possible
And now we welcome the New Year, full of things that have never been,â€? said the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. He spoke not of the well-intentioned resolutions we never keep, but of the vast potentiality of the future. Life is full of new beginnings of all sorts, and every beginning is the result of an ending. 6DUD 0D\D ZRUNHG VL[ \HDUV LQ WKH ÂżHOGV and nurseries around Woodburn, Oregon, and in the canneries of Astoria before moving back home to Oaxaca, Mexico, with her husband and two children. Two years later, they moved back to Astoria for the sake of the children’s education, and Maya began working in restaurants. “I love to cook. When you grow up in Oaxaca,â€? she says, “you learn to cook.â€? But something was missing. “When I went to Mexican restaurants looking for real Mexican food, it was all Mexican-American,â€? she says. “Mexican food isn’t just beans and rice, and every state has its own food. It’s very diverse.â€? While working at Clemente’s Restaurant, Maya decided to start her own restaurant, and Lisa Clement encouraged her. “I was scared because I didn’t know how to run a business,â€? Maya says, although she had taken accounting and business courses at the insistence of her aunt. 0D\D KDG VDYHG KHU PRQH\ IRU ÂżYH \HDUV and in 2012 she made her decision. “If I lost my savings, it would be okay,â€? she thought, “and if I won, it would be good.â€? A month after leaving Clemente’s, she opened her restaurant and named it for the famous Oaxacan pre-Columbian site Monte AlbĂĄn. Now at MonteAlban Restaurant, she cooks food, “everything natural, no cans, fresh vegetables, homemade tortillas, Mexican cheese.â€? Maya’s new beginning means that now
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A Long Beach Peninsula native, David Kim dreamed of owning a bed-and-breakfast. After a difficult year full of loss and a big move, he now works at the Shelburne Inn in Seaview, Washington.
Astoria has real Oaxacan food. 0D\D PRYHG IURP ÂżHOG WR UHVWDXUDQW “Farmer Fredâ€? Johnson’s new beginning was exactly the opposite. As a restaurateur and FKHI KH IHOO LQ ORYH ZLWK WKH VXSHULRU Ă€DYRU of fresh food. “Fresh has life force,â€? he says. “It leads to a new level of cooking. I got the bigger picture: Develop and grow a local food system.â€? Soon Johnson left his successful Vashon Island restaurant behind and was looking for land. “I found this farm in Naselle and fell in love with it. I went sort of crazy. I bought this farm and started trying to be a farmer.â€? He bought the 113-year-old, 70-acre farm in 2003. It’s been challenging ever since. “I WKRXJKW UHVWDXUDQWV ZHUH GLIÂżFXOW ´ -RKQVRQ VD\V ÂłEXW E\ *RG IDUPLQJ LV PRUH GLIÂżFXOW ,ÂśP VWLOO WU\LQJ WR ÂżJXUH LW RXW ´ 1RZ KHÂśV “totally enthusedâ€? about intensive grazing systems, and restoring salmon habitat. Johnson’s new beginning is still a work in progress, the successes slow and hard-won, “but I love the work,â€? he says: “Throwing caution to the winds and trying to be a farm-
HU ZDV GHÂżQLWHO\ D URPDQWLF QRWLRQ EXW ,ÂśP glad I did it. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.â€? Maya and Johnson chose their new beginnings, but David Kim had his thrust upon him. Or did fate give him a little shove in the right direction? A restaurant manager and consultant, Kim says he was tired of “working 6070 hours a week, giving them everything, and getting little in return.â€? As a child he had decided that he wanted to own a tavern and cafĂŠ, like one owned by a family friend. By the time he was in culinary school he had decided that he would someday own a bed-and-breakfast, and it had to be on the Long Beach Peninsula, where he was born. Then came the worst year of his life, but a year that would end with him at an inn and restaurant on the Long Beach Peninsula. In April of 2014, Kim’s wife died, and he made up his mind: “It was time for a new beginning.â€? He quit his job in Kansas City, Missouri, sold everything, bought a
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second-hand motor home, and moved to Long Beach. Eventually. Joining him on the journey were his 22-year-old son and his 77-year-old mother (“an adventure in itselfâ€?), and in Salina, Kansas the motor home FDXJKW ÂżUH EXW WKH\ PDGH LW WR /RQJ %HDFK Then Kim had a heart attack. He recovered his health and, unable to purchase a B&B, applied for a job at one. “I was lucky they had a job available,â€? he says. Âł,W ÂżW P\ VNLOO VHW DQG LI , WULHG WR FUHDWH D business here, this is absolutely as spot-on as it can be.â€? He looks around him at the stained glass and varnished wood of Seaview’s Shelburne Inn. “I love a place with stories,â€? Kim says, “and there are so many stories here that they would take forever to tell.â€? And every one of those stories, whether of loss or of promise, was a new beginning.
RedRay Frazier, Matt Brown Travel ‘Between Two Shores’ at Beach Books to play Peninsula Arts Center Author Honey Perkel to share about seventh novel Jan. 20 Advanced tickets on sale for 2016 concerts LONG BEACH, Wash. — Sue Svendsen, co-founder of the Peninsula Arts Center, likes to call RedRay Frazier’s performances “date night.” He usually describes what he does as “soul-folk.” Well, whatever it’s called, Frazier is a talent. His music ranges from a capella gospel music to a soulful mix of rock, folk and blues. It’s been quite an evolution for this native New Yorker. First singing gospel music in his father’s Baptist church, then recording contemporary R&B and house music for Epic/550 and A&M Records, Frazier then toured the country as front man of the soulful rock band Mosaic. Frazier gained notoriety after opening for Lenny Kravitz and Blues Traveler. Soon after, he joined David Byrne, former front man of The Talking Heads, in his touring band from 2008-10. While Frazier uses all of his inÀuences, his songwriting draws comparisons from Ben Harper and Maxwell to The Black Keys. However, his smooth and smoky vocal quality along with his gospel approach set him apart. Accompanying Frazier will be guitarist Matt Brown, a master of the Gretsch 6120 and among the most in-demand session players in the Northwest. The two musicians will perform at the Peninsula Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $12 at the door, online through Brown Paper Tickets, or by calling 360-901-0962. Wine, beer and other refreshments will be available. Concerts bene¿t the Long Beach Peninsula Acoustic Music Association, a 501 c 3 nonpro¿t charitable organization. The center will also hold a free open mic at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, the night before
Submitted photo by Timothy Taylor Moonshine Graphics RedRay Frazier will perform with Matt Brown Jan. 9 in Long Beach, Washington.
the concert. Singers, instrumentalists, poets, comedians, dramatists and musicians are welcome. The Peninsula Arts Center is located at 504 Pacific Ave. N. The arts center also announces that tickets are now available for upcoming shows: • Jan. 23: Award winning singer-songwriter Terry Holder will perform; • Feb. 6: Mainstay of the acoustic ¿nger-style blues scene Mary Flower will perform; • Feb. 20: Blues guitar legend Terry Robb will perform with Albert Reda; • March 5: Roots Americana songwriter Bradford Loomis will perform; • March 19: Naomi Hooley and Rob Stroup will return for a show; • April 2: Grammy Award-winning ¿nger-style guitarist Doug Smith will perform with Àutist Judy KochSmith; • April 16: Back in the U.S. for their second tour, Dutch duo The Lasses will share gorgeous singing and beautiful harmonies; • April 30: Cal Scott returns with more of his great songs and stellar musicianship. For more information and advanced tickets, visit http:// peninsulaartscenter.org/concerts
SEASIDE — Beach Books will host Seaside author Honey Perkel for Lunch in the Loft at noon Wednesday, Jan. 20. Perkel will read from and talk about her seventh novel, “Between Two Shores.” “Between Two Shores” tells the story of Abby Greenwood, who has never left the small town of Seaside, but when her four children announce they’re too busy to come home and celebrate Christmas and her 60th birthday, Abby decides to treat her-
self — to a trip to Ireland. The novel invites readers to travel with Abby as she explores the eastern shore of Ireland, the Highlands of Scotland, and the dark secrets of a mental hospital that threaten her and those she’s come to love. At Lunch in the Loft, visitors will meet with Perkel, learn about her book, hear about her research trip to Ireland, and discover what she has coming up. Perkel is the author of a Seaside-based trilogy: “A
Thousand Summers,” “Secrets at the Cove” and “A Place Called Paradise.” She’s also author of the historical romance “The Faithful Daughter,” set in the Jewish district in Denver and the shores of Seaside, and “Just Breathe: A Mother’s Story,” a memoir capturing Perkel’s ¿ght to save her son, Brian, who suffered from addiction and mental illness. She lives in the hills above Seaside with her husband and two Shih Tzus.
ENCORE starts winter term classes ASTORIA — Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education, a member-run organization for adults 50 years old and older, continues to offer short-term courses and activities this winter. Annual membership is $50 and includes more than 20 classes during fall, winter and spring sessions scheduled to correspond with the college calendar, as well as computer and library privileges at Clatsop Community College, under which ENCORE operates. Preregistration for classes is not necessary. If you are not a member, you may attend two classes as a guest before becoming a member. Unless otherwise speci¿ed, morning classes meet from 10
a.m. to noon, and afternoon classes meet 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Winter classes start Monday, Jan. 11 with International Folk Dancing led by Drew Herzig. Tuesday morning is Bridge Lessons R Us from 9:30 a.m. to noon, taught by Sandra Baker and Anne Gramson. Also Tuesday morning is Philosophical Foundations of Buddihism taught by Seth Tichenor, starting Jan. 19. Tuesday afternoon is Needlecraft by Evy Berger. Wednesday mornings, Merianne Myers will teach Cooking for One or Two, where participants will learn to create dishes with simple ingredients. Class is limited to 10 people and there
is a $30 fee. Leslie Morgan will teach a one-time Women’s Heart Health lesson Feb. 17. Wednesday afternoon, Judith Schlecter will facilitate Science Exchange, a round-table discussion on the latest scienti¿c headlines. Thursday mornings, Mary Carpenter will teach Building Websites and Using Facebook in Seaside. Thursday afternoons, Bernie Thomas will lead the interactive class What’s in the
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Seaside author Honey Perkel will share her seventh novel, “Between Two Shores,” at Lunch in the Loft.
Cost for Lunch in the Loft is $25 and includes a catered lunch and a signed copy of “Between Two Shores.” Register in advance by calling Beach Books at 503-7383500. The bookstore is located at 616 Broadway. News? In a special Thursday afternoon session Feb. 25, Rex and Nancy Anderson will teach about Road Scholar, a nonprofit group founded in 1975 that offers educational travel tours aimed at older adults. The Andersons have completed 32 Road Scholar programs. Friday mornings, Steve Berk will lead discussion of Pope Francis’ “Laudato Si, On Care for Our Common Home,” in a book group. For more information, visit www.encorelearn.org
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Hondo’s Open Mic 7:30 p.m., Hondo’s Brew & Cork, 2703 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2234, no cover. Musicians, singers and comedians are welcome. Performers receive $1 off pints.
Monday, Jan. 11
Slater Smith 9 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Slater Smith plays folk, pop and Americana music.
“It’s A Scream” 6:30 p.m., Hannan Playhouse, 518 Eighth St., Raymond, Wash., 360-934-5569, www.willapaplayers. org. Willapa Players will be casting three males and two females for David DeBoy’s comedy “It’s A Scream.”
Saturday, Jan. 9
Thursday, Jan. 14
George Coleman 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150. George Coleman plays pop, jazz, folk and rock music on his 12-string guitar.
“It’s A Scream” 6:30 p.m., Hannan Playhouse, 518 Eighth St., Raymond, Wash., 360-934-5569, www.willapaplayers.org.
Niall 6 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, 503-325-6975. Niall Carroll plays pop, classic rock and folk music with vocals on guitar and harmonica. Country-Ride Band 7 p.m., American Legion 99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, no cover, 21 and older. In the tradition of Merle Haggard and George Jones, Country-Ride plays classic country music. Dinner of chili and cornbread ($6) is served at 5 p.m.
DANCE
Saturday, Jan. 9 DJ Sugar PDX Dance Party 9:30 p.m., Twisted Fish, 311 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3467, www.twistedfishsteakhouse.com, 21 and older. DJ Sugar spins house, electro, hip-hop, Top 40s and dubstep.
Redray Frazier & Matt Brown 7 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360-901-0962, $12. Guitarist Matt Brown will accompany Redray Frazier whose music ranges from a cappella gospel to a soulful mix of rock, folk and blues. Hondo’s Open Mic 7:30 p.m., Hondo’s Brew & Cork, 2703 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2234.
MUSIC
Thursday, Jan. 7 Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Recreation Center, 1555 W. Marine Drive, 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 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country.
Friday, Jan. 8 Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano. Maggie & the Cats 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21 and older. Maggie and the Cats play blues, funk and rhythm-n-blues. Open Mic on the Peninsula 7 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360-901-0962, free. Bring an instrument, your voice or simply listen. Singers, musicians, poets and comedians are welcome. Refreshments available.
Calvin Johnson & the Young Pioneers 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542. Old school punk rock rolls into the Sou’Wester with the Young Pioneers, and Calvin Johnson as Selector Dub Narcotic.
Editor’s Pick: Saturday, Jan. 9 Scratchdog Stringband 9 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360642-2311, no cover. Scratchdog Stringband delivers a fresh amalgamation of classic and contemporary Americana/bluegrass music, influenced by rock, folk, country and jazz.
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Sunday, Jan. 10 Scratchdog Stringband 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. The Easy Leaves 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, no cover. The Easy Leaves’ unique sound is modern acoustic roots that has become their own personal take on American music.
Monday, Jan. 11 Burgers & Jam 6 p.m., American Legion 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. The legion offers good burgers and good music. Scratchdog Stringband 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover.
Tuesday, Jan. 12 Brian O’Connor 5:30 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards. The Easy Leaves 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover.
Wednesday, Jan. 13 Paul & Margo Dueber 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Paul and Margo Dueber perform original tunes, folk and Americana from the 70s and 80s. Richard Thomasian 7 p.m., Port of Call Bistro & Bar, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-4356, no cover. All musicians and styles are welcome to jam with the Port’s house band featuring Richard Thomasian, Peter Unander and Tom Peake. The Easy Leaves 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover.
Thursday, Jan. 14 The Easy Leaves 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311. Open Jam Night 7 p.m., South Jetty Dining Room & Bar, 1015 Pacific Drive, Hammond, 503-8613547, no cover, 21 and older. Join a group of musicians in a jam session every second Thursday of the month. Bring your own equipment and instruments.
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Humanities Conversation Project 3 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, free. Prakash Chenjeri will present a discussion on “Beyond Human? Science, Technology and the Future of Human Nature.”
Thursday, Jan. 7 Trivia Night 6:30 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton, $2 person per game. Each night ends with a rollover jackpot question. Ales & Ideas 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, free. The program will be “The Really Big One: Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and the Cascadia Fault” with Pat Corcoran and Ed Joyce.
Friday, Jan. 8 Let’s Go Birding 9 a.m., Fort to Sea Trailhead, Sunset Beach State Recreation Area, Sunset Beach Road, Warrenton, 503-861-3170, ext. 41, all ages, free. Help monitor birds at Sunset Beach and the Fort to Sea Trail at this weekly bird survey.
Astoria Second Saturday Art Walk 5 to 8 p.m., downtown Astoria. Celebrate the arts in Astoria where businesses are open late, provide refreshments, entertainment and exhibit original works of art or craft. Find more info and a map on Page 9.
Sunday, Jan. 10 Sunday Afternoon Live for Youth 2 p.m., Raymond Theatre, 323 Third St., Raymond, Wash., www.sundayafternoonlive.org, $5. Comedian Alex Zerbe the Zaniac will perform.
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Community Skate Night 5 p.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, $3, all ages. Community skate night is a weekly, family-friendly, fun activity. Skate rentals available.
Coastal Writers Critique 10 a.m., PUD Building, 9610 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash, 360-642-1221. This group discusses and critiques writing works in progress for encouragement, support and inspiration.
King Tide Photo Initiative 5:30 p.m., Cannon Beach Community Hall, 207 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, fawn@oregonshores.org, free. Join CoastWatch and celebrate the photo documentation of the effects of King Tides. View photos, enjoy refreshments, and hear a talk about seal levels by John Bauer of DOGAMI.
Past to Present Lecture Series 10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org. Captains Jeff and Christine Smith will discuss rebuilding the wooden 60-foot David B for its current service as an Alaska passenger vessel.
Saturday, Jan. 9
“Web Junkie” Film Screening 7 p.m. Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, free. The library and award-winning independent nonfiction PBS film series POV present a screening of “Web Junkie,” filmmakers Shosh Shlam’s and Hilla Medalia’s extraordinary look into a Beijing Internet addiction rehab center.
Northwest Author Series 2 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361391, free. Matt Love, author of “The Great Birthright,” will be featured.
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Editor’s Pick: Saturday, Jan. 9 Author Reading 4:30 p.m., Cloud & Leaf Bookstore, 148 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-2665, www.cloudandleaf. wordpress.com. Mindy Halleck will read from her novel “Return to Sender,” in which a Korean War hero turned apathetic Catholic priest deals with a missing child, his long-lost love returning, and a fanatical religious serial killer in 1950s Manzanita.
Night of All Knowledge Trivia 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, free, all ages. Trivia tournament nights are fun competitions. World Haystack Rock Lecture 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org, free. Joshua Saranpaa, director of the Wildlife Center of the North Coast will give a presentation on how the center is “A Sanctuary for Oregon’s Seabirds.”
Thursday, Jan. 14 Beers to Your Health 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-791-8869, www.astoria.coop, free, all ages. The program is “Learning How to Become Your Best Self with Yoga Philosophy” with Dawn Hanson. PageTurners Book Discussion 7 p.m., Raymond Timberland Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408, www.TRL.org, free, adults. Join in a discussion of “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed. Books are available for check out. New members welcome.
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Thursday, Jan. 7 Opera Appreciation Class 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $75. Class will cover musical, dramatic and stylistic analysis to gain a greater understanding of opera. Preregistration required.
Jewelry Metal Smithing 6 to 8:30 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $75. Learn how to make silver, brass or copper jewelry using hand tools and precious metals. Call 503-325-0998 for a list of supplies.
Monday, Jan. 11 Folk Dancing 10 a.m. to noon, Astoria Recreation Center, 1555 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-2566, www.encorelearn.org. ENCORE offers open classes to non-members who are interested in joining. Attendees may come to two classes as a guest before becoming a member. This class is an eight-session class. Visit the website for a complete list.
Tuesday, Jan. 12 QuickBooks Level 2 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-338-2402, $20. Building on the concepts from Intro to QuickBooks, students will work with a sample retail business plan. Seating is limited and registration required. Class repeats at 5:30 p.m. at the Astoria campus. Bridge Lessons R Us 9:30 a.m. to noon, Port of Astoria Mooring Basin, 10 Basin St., Astoria, 503-338-2566, www.encorelearn.org. Offered by ENCORE. Harbor Volunteer Training 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-3426. The Harbor currently has volunteer opportunities available at the shelter, for community events and special projects. If interested, stop by the office for a volunteer packet.
Wednesday, Jan. 13 Ready, Set, Start 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2402, $20. David Reid will go over the fundamental basics of starting a business. Cooking for One or Two 10 a.m. to noon, North Coast Food Web, 577 18th St., Astoria, 503-3382566, www.encorelearn.org. Offered by ENCORE, this is a five-session class. Sketching Class 10 a.m. to noon, Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-3683846, www.hoffmanblog.org, $60 and $12 material fee, adults. Renee Delight will teach a three-session “Living the Sketchy Life” workshop, teaching drawing fundamentals. Beginners to experienced welcome.
Thursday, Jan. 14 Building Websites & Using Facebook 10 a.m. to noon, CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-338-2566, www.encorelearn.org. Offered by ENCORE, this is a six-session class learning simple methods on how to use websites and Facebook. What’s in the News 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-338-2566, www.encorelearn.org. Offered by ENCORE, this is a six-session class offering a discussion on a wide-range of current affairs.
MARKETS Saturday, Jan. 9
Consignment Auction 5 to 8 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4953, www.longbeachgrange.org. Preview auction items from 4 to 5 p.m. Visit the website for drop-off information.
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A PASSION FOR WATER ASTORIA ARTISTS SALLY LACKAFF AND ROGER HAYES OPEN THE JOINT SHOW ‘CLATSOP COUNTY WATERS’ AT IMOGEN GALLERY
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I look down the hill to the house. It is of a kind not uncommon in Astoria, a small, simple craftsman home built to house cannery workers over a century ago. There is no garage or driveway. Instead, I take a winding path down from the street to the front door. Sally Lackaff welcomes me into the homey home that she shares with her husband, Roger Hayes. It is a congenial blend of living and working space warmed by a gas heater. I am introduced to a cat named Stella, whose job seems to be to quietly oversee everything. +D\HV LV NQHHOLQJ RQ WKH Ă€ RRU JOXLQJ KLV acrylic-on-paper paintings on canvas, preparatory to framing them for an exhibit called “Clatsop County Watersâ€? that he and Lackaff will have this month at Imogen Gallery in Astoria. “It’s nice, if you’re an artist, to live in a funky house,â€? says Lackaff. Hayes studied lithography at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit from 1978 to 1981. In the ’80s he became associated with neo-expressionism and then interested in outsider art, and his work was exhibited in both Europe (including a show with Nick Knapton) and the United States. By the late ’80s, Hayes had “followed the trail,â€? as he says, to Portland and then to Astoria. “I’ve always felt divided about where I lived, but half my life I’ve been planted here,â€? he says. Today he is, “drawing newer and old stuff. I have a fascination with pop art, but I’m always going to be an expressionist.â€? Lackaff ’s father, Frank, was a Cannon Beach artist in the 1960s. She moved to Astoria as a way of trying things on her own, although she has had multiple shows in Cannon Beach. “I’ve never had any formal training,â€? she says, “I’ve just morphed into where I am. Which is a watercolorist and mixed-media fabric artist who also illustrates children’s books, and today relies on commissions more than gallery shows. In 2016 Lackaff and Hayes will have been together for 20 years, and they have “Clatsop County Watersâ€? opens during the next Astoria Second Saturday Art Walk, held from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 9. The show runs for one month at Imogen Gallery, located at 240 11th St.
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lived half of that time in their Astoria home. This is only their second two-person show together, and for inspiration they have turned to the many forms water takes in Clatsop County, especially the Columbia and its estuary. Each, of course, has approached the theme differently. “For me, almost all of my work is tied up with nature,â€? Lackaff explains. “There’s a particular bird and body of water for each picture.â€? Her work in the Imogen show includes both watercolors and embroidery mounted in handmade frames. “Embroidery is like abstract art,â€? she says. Hayes says his work is, “about the Columbia River and the light on the river. The rhythms of the water, trying to keep my mind still enough to see the water as it is, using light and shadow to capture the rhythms of the water. It’s complicated. You could spend \RXU ZKROH OLIH WU\LQJ WR Âż JXUH RXW KRZ WR do it right.â€? “You could spend your whole life watching it,â€? says Sally. “I’m giving a kind of hint of what it looks like,â€? Roger replies. “Every one of your paintings captures a portion of what you’re striving for,â€? she tells him. “We’re celebrating the water we have here,â€? says Roger. “It’s inexhaustible, the same simple topic you go back to again. It becomes a theme.â€? I photograph their work, we talk, and I
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Astoria artist Roger Hayes, left, works to glue an acrylic-on-paper painting onto a canvas as his wife, artist Sally Lackaff, and pet cat, Stella, look on.
take my leave. As I walk up the trail to the street, I imagine that I hear their conversation continue. About water, about the river, about art.
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A work by Sarah Hendrickson at the Norblad Hotel and Hostel.
ASTORIA — Downtown merchants and galleries will hold Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9. Meet artists and mingle with fellow art lovers while enjoying refreshments and new exhibits.
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1. Imogen Gallery 240 11th St. Creative and dynamic pair Roger Hayes and Sally Lackaff bring their first collaborative exhibition in over a decade to Imogen Gallery in “Clatsop County Waters,” inspired by the mighty Columbia River and its estuary. Hayes brings edgy abstract paintings, exploring the nuance of fluidity and refraction of water and showing water’s mysterious side. Lackaff focuses her hand and eye on the more literal and delicate, portraying the complex life-giving waterways that both support a habitat for flora and fauna and define and shape our landscape.
The Norblad Hotel and Hostel will be taken over by Astoria artists during art walk, with food served by chef Marco Davis.
3. RiverSea Gallery 1160 Commercial St. RiverSea has refreshed, revitalized and rejuvenated the gallery with new artwork, enticing displays and a fresh coat of paint to welcome the new year and the return of the light. The Winter Light Sale offers select works by many artists at reduced prices through the end of the month. Enjoy light bites and libations during art walk. 4. Tempo Gallery 1271 Commercial St. Tempo Gallery will feature the work of five local artists. See large new acrylic paintings by Ed Peterson, local land and seascapes by Thron Riggs, detailed paintings of local scenes and flowers by Phyllis Taylor, photographs by Carol
10. Adagio 1174 Commercial St. On display are antique African masks, vintage Japanese silk haori “wearable art,” and Japanese woodblock prints from the Shin-Hanga and Sosaku-Hanga periods.
A work by Gabriela Helesicova at the Norblad Hotel and Hostel.
2. “Cascadian Slipstream Part 2” at the Carruthers Building 1198 Commercial St. Astoria artist Darren Orange continues an exploration in reflection and abstraction of the natural environment. “Cascadian Slipstream Part 2: Downstream” is a body of oil paintings created mostly by an intuitive automaton nature, or a surrealist automatism, with subtle references of the Columbia River Gorge and the greater Northwest. The exhibit is an extension of Orange’s most recent exhibition, “Cascadian Slipstream,” which was on view at the Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington, in November.
“Afterlife” by Stirling Gorsuch at RiverSea Gallery.
6. Astoria Art Loft 106 Third St.
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“Fort George Gatepost” by Phyllis Taylor at Tempo Gallery.
Smith, and monotypes and paintings by Vicki Baker. Refreshments will be served. 5. Laughing Duck Digital Pond 120 10th St., Suite 3 January brings more hand coloring to the walls of Laughing Duck Digital Pond. Poster-size images of dirigibles will be on display as well as photos of pelicans in Astoria taking over the walkway at Big Red. There will be refreshments and good banter for all to enjoy.
“Greenman,” a bronze sculpture by Debbie Roberts at Luminari Arts.
11. Norblad Hotel and Hostel 443 14th St. The Norblad is being temporarily taken over by local artists and hooligans in a “Hostel Takeover.” Beginning at 7 p.m., a contingent of artists will set up a cavalcade of works throughout the hotel. Food will be provided by chef Marco Davis, rock ‘n’ roll will be controlled by metalhead DJ John Gentner, and wine, beer and punch will be served. “The Hostel Takeover is a showcase for the community,” said Davis. “It’s a platform for the creative innovators of the undergound — the edgy artists that live and work right here in Astoria.”
7. Luminari Arts 1133 Commercial St. Luminari Arts celebrates the new year with “Private Collection,” a show of pre-owned art by various local and national artists curated by Charlotte Bruhn, Dale Clark and Diane Jackson. Works represented include artists Michael deWaide, Brenda Mickelson, Linda Taylor and others. Refreshments will be served.
12. Pacific Pro Realty 207 12th St. Pacific Pro Realty showcases the artwork of Gary Bilodeaux this month. Born in Boston, Bilodeaux now makes the Northwest his home. An artist from the age of 8, he has worked in many mediums and is currently focused on acrylics. He loves portrait painting and adds vibrancy to the face so that his art pops off the canvas.
8. Forsythea 1124 Commercial St. Find out what’s blooming at Forsythea. The shop is celebrating its third anniversary on Commercial Street with a show of works on paper by various artists, including Patricia Fagerland and Dian Schroeder.
13. In the Boudoir 1004 Commercial St. Envelop your senses with fine linens, lotions, soaps and home decor at In the Boudoir.
9. Bliss the Boutique 1130 Commercial St.
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14. Sea Gypsy Gifts 1001 Commercial St. Sea Gypsy Gifts showcases local artist Konnie from Naughty But Nice, who
creates macrame trees of life with living moss, macrame furniture and more. For 18 years she traveled with an art circuit and has made these living masterpieces for 40 years. Enjoy snacks and refreshments.
to adorn the body and home, traveling to meet the artisans who make the traditional crafts and in-house-designed clothing on display. Mexican artisan Miguel Rios offers new leather hand-tooled and hand-painted bags.
15. Cargo 240 11th St. Warm up with scarves, hats and gloves from around the globe.
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The Mouth wants to hear from you Local food is heading into exciting territory, and the next year holds plenty of adventure
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ast week I highlighted some of the top restaurants I reviewed in $s ¿ve of those si[ opened in the last two years, I concluded that dining in the region is on the rise. But you don’t have to take my word for it. At the Iron Chef Goes Coastal event in November I was afforded the opportunity to chat for a moment with judge Vitaly Paley, who is known as one of the forefathers of Portland’s restaurant revolution. I wanted to know what the renowned restauranteur saw happening with food on the North Coast. ³I think, by e[tension, Portland is growing, and all the surrounding communities take cues and work well off one another,” Paley said. “(You) have amazing product here to work with, all the seafood. We’re right smack in the middle of some of the best growing area. And this has been the most amazing growing season, to begin with. “Portland is just a bigger city with a lot more people and a lot more restaurants,” Paley continued. “It takes the ante up. We all compete against each other, but it’s a friendly competition. But the ambition is high and I think it rubs off on all the surrounding communities.” I couldn’t agree more. And, as I see it, the boiling food and economic climates in Portland — and other nearby metropolitan areas, like Seattle — will continue to buoy our local Columbia-Pacific scene. As a growing food destination, more and more chefs are getting both advanced and eclectic training in Portland. And as the cost of living there continues to grow, and the competition becomes more intense, the coast becomes a more attractive place to both live and start a business. Astoria’s Street 14 Cafe and Frite & Scoop are e[cellent e[amples of such migration. But chefs aren’t the only entrepreneurs finding value in the North Coast. First-gen-
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eration farms, farmers and ranchers — like 46 North, R-evolution Gardens and Skamakowa Creamery — are producing e[cellent foods that in turn provide inspiration and opportunity to local chefs. So yes, I — like Paley — am e[cited about where local food is heading. But enough about me. I want to know about you. I want to know your favorite restaurants, and I want to know your favorite dishes. I want to know where you’ve been surprised, impressed, let down, and where you can always count on. Also, what kind of cuisine would you most like to see on the coast? What kind of food are you sick of? What always ends up on your plate and never gets eaten? What’s underrated? What’s overrated? I also want to know what you think about this column. What’s most helpful?
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Learn how to become your best self with yoga philosophy
Astoria Co-op Grocery presents monthly Beers to Your Health talk at Fort George ASTORIA — In the main philosophy of yoga, body, mind and spirit are one and cannot be separated. There is much more to yoga than the physical postures (also called asanas), which is the most widely practiced yoga technique in the Western world. In fact there are entire historic philosophies behind these exercises — one such philosophy is called Tantra Yoga, offering meditation, mantra (sound), visualization,
lifestyle changes, and other tools that help lead one to enlightenment and ultimately a better self. Yoga teacher Dawn Hanson will help others understand the roots of yoga and yoga philosophy at Astoria Cop-op Grocery’s next Beers to Your Health talk, set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Fort George Lovell Showroom. The event is free and open to all ages. Doors open at 6 p.m., and food and drink
is available from the taproom. Hanson own and operates Sitka Yoga Studio in Astoria. Hanson’s yoga practice began as a haven from a hectic life schedule. She has studied a wide variety of yoga disciplines, with several world-renowned instructors, receiving her formal 500-hour yoga teacher certi¿cation from Yandara Yoga Institute. “Once you know the philosophy, it’s easier to tap into the techniques to be able to
enhance or spark your spiritual practice. A spiritual practice, in a yoga context, is about becoming your best/highest self,” Hanson said. Hanson says you don’t have to be a yogi to gain from her presentation; it’s for anyone who’s interested in philosophy, history or ¿nding a greater purpose in life. The timing of this talk is in line with the idea in yoga philosophy that winter to summer solstice is a time for awakening
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Wildlife center director talks in Cannon Beach CANNON BEACH — The Friends of Haystack Rock will present the next World of Haystack Rock lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the Cannon Beach Library, located at 131 N. Hemlock St. New Wildlife Center of the North Coast Director Joshua Saranpaa will give the talk “A Sanctuary for Oregon’s Seabirds.� Saranpaa will describe the mission of the wildlife center, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act,
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met his wife, before dropping out to get a fulltime job. Now 23, he’s the new director of the wildlife center, following the death of founder Sharnelle Fee in September. Friends of Haystack Rock supports the Haystack Rock Awareness Program in cooperation with the city of Cannon Beach, promoting the preservation and protection of the intertidal life and birds that inhabit the Marine Garden and the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge at Haystack Rock. The World of Haystack Rock lectures take place the second Wednesday of each
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month from November to April. The schedule of the remaining talks for the 2015-16 season are: ‡ )HE 'HEELH 'XIÂżHOG of Oregon State University, will give the talk “Marine Mammals, the Marine Mammal Stranding Network and Marine Reservesâ€?; • March 9: Ecological consultant, biologist and AHS retired teacher Mike Patterson will give the talk “Birds of the 3DFLÂżF 1RUWKZHVW´ • April 13: Educator and wildlife photographer Neal Maine will give the talk “It’s Not Just A Beach: Rethinking the Beaches.â€?
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Underground punk rock to fill Sou’Wester DJ Calvin Johnson, The Young Pioneers to perform Jan. 9 SEAVIEW, WASH. — Oldschool punk rock will roll into the Sou’Wester Lodge on Saturday, Jan. 9. Guitarist and DJ Calvin Johnson, The Young Pioneers and Selector
Dub Narcotic will perform at 8 p.m. The lodge is located at 3728 J Place. For more information, call 360-642-2542. $ SURPLQHQW ¿JXUH LQ WKH Olympia, Washington, mu-
sic scene, Johnson is known for his deep, droning singing voice. A songwriter and music producer, he was a founding member of the bands Cool Rays, Beat Happening, The
Go Team, Dub Narcotic Sound System, and The Halo Benders. He is also the founder and owner of the indie label K Records and helped organize the seminal International Pop Underground Convention. The Young Pioneers are a punk rock pop band from Olympia, formed in 1982
by Chris Pugh, Scott Vanderpool, Chris Gloekler and Bradley Sweek. Gloekler was replaced with Brian Learned in 1983. Selector Dub Narcotic is the pseudonym of choice for Calvin Johnson when he is re-mixing records for the Dub Narcotic Disco Plate series, or engaged in spinning
records at a party or other literary functions. Drawing largely from a stack of 45 rpm phonograph records, Selector Dub Narcotic is known to mix the genres dancehall, soul, punk, garage, R&B, rock steady, bubblegum and rockabilly with assorted curiosities of the current underground music scene.
The Easy Leaves play both sides of the river Hear acoustic Americana music at Fort George, Pickled Fish ASTORIA and LONG BEACH, Wash. — Modern acoustic roots band The Easy Leaves will perform several times in the coming week. First, the duo will play at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10 at the Fort George Brewery in Astoria. All ages are welcome, there is no cover, and the brewery is located at 1483 Duane St. Then, the band will bring its Americana music to the Pickled Fish restaurant atop
the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Jan.12, 13 and 14. All ages are welcome, there is no cover, and the hotel is located at 409 Sid Snyder Drive. San Francisco songwriters Kevin Carducci and Sage Fifield formed The Easy Leaves in 2008 immersed in a diverse set of flailing rockers, gospel skeptics and country outlaws. Their ini-
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tial intent was to establish an old-time string band. However, this didn’t happen — at all. In love with too many different musics, artists as disparate as Bob Wills and Smokey Robinson slinking into their songwriting, Carducci and Fifield gave up their banjo habits cold-turkey. The Easy Leaves’ sound was born — a modern acoustic sound, its roots kept close to the chest while tirelessly sprawling out in new directions that stretch the borders of the Americana genre in exciting ways. These Sonoma County farm boys write, record and perform meticulously crafted songs. Under the guidance of Merle Haggard’s
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music, and countless other important poets, The Easy Leaves have written their own great collection of po-
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etry for the common man. “The 78 Project”, a documentary by Spike Lee’s music supervisor currently on the festival circuit, recreating Alan Lomax’s journey to capture important American folk music on its home porches, found and recorded The Easy Leaves for its film (alongside Rosanne Cash, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Loudon Wainwright III, Justin Townes Earl, Richard Thompson, John Doe of X, and other great talents. The Easy Leaves have been hired as sole support on shows and runs by Dwight Yoakam, Ry Cooder & Ricky Skaggs, Junior Brown, Robert Earl Keen, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Asleep At The Wheel, Kasey Chambers, Blind Boys of Alabama, Jim Lauderdale, Los Lobos, Langhorne Slim and Lake Street Dive. The duo has headlined and filled
The Easy Leaves 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10 Fort George Brewery 1483 Duane St., Astoria 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 12, 13 and 14 Pickled Fish 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. All ages No cover
big rooms in San Francisco, including Great American Music Hall, The Independent and Mystic Theatre, and played a main stage set at last year’s Outside Lands Festival.
GRAB BAG book shelf • glimpse • wildlife • pop culture • words • q&a • food • fun
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The Big O Saloon is located on Oregon Highway 202 in Olney.
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Olney >Rݜl nL@ noun 1. Cyrus Olney: Born in Geneva, New York on Oct.11, 1815, Olney was raised in Ohio where he later attended law school in Cincinnati. He relocated to Portland in 1851 and opened his own law practice only to be appointed to the Supreme Court of the Oregon Territory in 1853 by President Franklin Pierce. He served as judge in the third district, overseeing the northern counties of Clatsop, Washington, Yamhill and Clackamas. During his time on the bench, he presided over the trial of the territory’s first convicted murderess, Charity Lamb, and served as the Clatsop delegate to the Oregon Constitutional Convention, though he skipped the final vote to ratify. He resigned from the court in 1858, later serving in the state Senate and House of Representatives as a Republican. Following his death in Astoria in December 1870, at age 55, his family revealed that Olney had long suffered an addiction to opium, chloroform and other narcotics while they contested his will
against the city of Astoria 2. An unincorporated community in Clatsop County located eight miles southeast of Astoria out Oregon Highway 202. Formerly a lumber-rich company town, Olney is currently home to a general store and the Big O Saloon. Origin: Olney is a location-based surname of Anglo-Saxon origin that arrives by way of Ollaneg, first recorded in 979, which means “lonely glade” in Old English. As a surname, it has spread and mutated wildly: besides the original English town in Buckinghamshire, there are 12 cities in 12 different states in the U.S. baring the same name. The community in Clatsop County was named in honor of the local judge with the establishment of a post office
in the area in 1875. The post office closed in 1950, but the name has stuck. “Whereas, it is asserted that Cyrus Olney, late of Astoria deceased, left a will under which it is claimed the city has large pecuniary interests, and it is asserted on the other hand that said supposed will is invalid and that no rights accrued to the city thereunder, and it is desirable to have more certain advice on the matter.”
—Advertisement, approved by J.D.H Gray, acting mayor, “Ordinance No. 311,” The Daily Astorian, Feb. 4, 1879, P. 2
“I’d never seen a cookhouse. I’d never driven Oregon Highway 202. I’d never heard of Olney. A groovy painting of a crosscut saw on the sign sealed the deal. I was going — right now. Fifteen minutes later, I walked inside the Big O Saloon and could not believe my eyes.”
—Matt Love, “The Big O Saloon,” Coast Weekend, May 1, 2014
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A GLIMPSE INSIDE An occasional feature by MATT LOVE
The Paradoxx Bistro It has always mystified me why Astoria doesn’t take more commercial and aesthetic advantage of the views of Youngs Bay. Saddle Mountain in the background. Gillnetters floating the tides. An astonishing array of avian life. A confluence of rivers. The vistas from every angle of Youngs Bay are simply breathtaking. But so many people who visit Astoria virtually never see them. This thought occurred to me the other day when I stopped in the Paradoxx Bistro, which overlooks Youngs Bay out on Oregon Highway 202. It
opened in June but I hadn’t taken the opportunity to visit. I wanted a quiet spot to write and this felt like it could be the place. Sometimes, downtown Astoria overheats on the weekends, and it’s difficult to find serenity in the cafes. I walked inside and had the bistro all to myself. I took a booth and ordered lemon cheesecake and black coffee. Then I started looking at the views, the best spectacular southern and eastern views of Youngs Bay from a restaurant in town. In fact, the only ones.
This was a quiet place to write, that’s for sure, or break up with someone in hushed tones. Or even read alone. I made the acquaintance of the co-owners, a brother-and-sister duo named Jeremy and Bethany Emmons. Jeremy gave me a tour and a brief history of the Paradoxx and said the restaurant offers inexpensive comfort food, and indeed it does. He also revealed plans to remodel the back deck overlooking the bay and make it publicly accessible again. I told him I’d hold a literary festival or writing workshop on the deck once it reopened because the ambience out there would certainly fire any creative person’s imagination and offer a visitor a whole other appreciation for the natural beauty of Astoria. After my chat, I dug into the cheesecake, sipped my coffee, watched some herons, and started working on a new piece of writing. It didn’t take long for me to realize that the Paradoxx will soon claim the title as my favorite place to write in Astoria.
Matt Love is the author/editor of 14 books about Oregon. His books are available through coastal bookstores or his web site, nestuccaspitpress.com
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Q What are terpenes? A. Terpenes are fragrant oils that give cannabis its aromatic diversity. They’re what give Blueberry its signature berry smell, Sour Diesel its funky fuel flavor, and Lavender its sweet floral aroma. These oils are secreted in the flower’s sticky resin glands, the same ones that produce THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids. Terpenes are by no means unique to cannabis; they can be found in many other herbs, fruits, and plants as well.
Bruce Banner
Cherry Pie
Strain-H ybrid Bruc e Ba nne r m ig ht be be st k no w n a s the a lte r-e g o o f c o m ic bo o k he ro The Inc re d ible H ulk , but m a ybe he w o uld n’t be suc h a stre sse d o ut ba ll o f a ng e r if he just ha d so m e o f his na m e sa k e stra in. This g re e n m o nste r a lso ha s hid d e n stre ng th a nd fe a ture s d e nse nug s tha t pa c k the po w e r o f ve ry hig h TH C c o nte nt. It’s a po w e rful stra in w ho se e ffe c ts c o m e o n q uic k ly a nd stro ng a nd the n te nd to se ttle into a e upho ric a nd c re a tive buzz. The sa tiva e ffe c ts o f this stra in a re e vid e nt a nd ling e r m o stly in the he a d , but it d o e s a lso pro vid e bo d y re la xa tio n a nd pa in re lie f tha t m a k e it a n a ppro pria te d a ytim e m e d ic a tio n fo r so m e . D e lta 9 L a bs bre d this stra in fro m O G K ush a nd Stra w be rry D ie se l, a nd its he rita g e c a n be fo und in its d ie se l a ro m a w ith sw e e t und e rto ne s.
1444 Commercial Street, Astoria 503-468-0881
TH C - 29.4 7% C BD - .69% Te ste d by: M R X L a bs P D 151020-039
Strain-H ybrid
C he rry P ie is a c ro ss be tw e e n P urple Afg ha ni a nd O G K ush c re a ting tric ho m e -fro ste d purple a nd g re e n bud s, sho w c a sing thic k o ra ng e pistils. The m o st no tic e a ble fe e ling fro m this stra in is a n uplifting ha ppy o ne . She te nd s to d e live r a stro ng bo d y hig h w ith fe e ling s o f la zine ss, tha t c a n be e a sily o ve rc o m e by m o re e xpe rie nc e d use rs. R e c o m m e nd e d fo r nig ht-tim e use , this stra in is use ful fo r pe o ple suffe ring fro m inso m nia . Its re la xing pro pe rtie s a re he lpful to pe o ple d e a ling w ith stre ss a nd a nxie ty. It c a n a lso pro vid e m ino r pa in re lie f a nd he lp w ith c hro nic m ig ra ine s. C he rry P ie is o fte n re c o m m e nd e d to stim ula te a ppe tite a nd c o m ba t na use a .
1444 Commercial Street, Astoria 503-468-0881
ACDC
229 W. Marine Dr. #C Astoria 503-325-8570 www.natureschoice420.com
Mango
Strain-Sativa D om inate H ybrid
Strain-Indica
Strain H ighlights- N o psyc ho a c tive e ffe c ts. This stra in is g o o d fo r pa in, a nxie ty, e pile psy, m ultiple sc le ro sis a nd m o re !
Strain H ighlights- Aw a rd -w inning stra in — g re a t fo r nig httim e . It’s sle e py a nd ha ppy w ith a sw e e t ta ste .
TH C - 0.93% C BD - 18.75% M M D #- 96316 Te ste d by: M R X L a bs
229 W. Marine Dr. #C Astoria 503-325-8570 www.natureschoice420.com
THC: 25.61% CBD: 0.74% Tested by: MRX Labs:151214-057
Purple Diamond Strain: Hybrid
8 Laneda L 868 Ave M Manzanita, Oregon 503-368-4200
Strain Highlights: This locally bred gem is a cross between G Grandaddy Purple and Heavy Duty Fruity to produce a genetic jackpot of flavors and effects. Purple Diamond produces an excellent green and purple bud that is masked by white due to the crystal production. You will enter into a mental wonderland as this psychedelic strain will leave you satisfied in mind and body. A delectable hybrid, best suited for pain relief, relaxation, and unwinding from a long day.
THC: 26.7% CBD: 0.75% Tested by: MRX Labs:151214-053
Te ste d by: M R X L a bs
Strain: Hybrid
Strain: Hybrid
Strain Highlights: This LA High Times Cannabis Cup winning strain is a hybrid with a pungent terpene profile. Do not let the hybrid fool you, as this packs a sativa leaning punch. Large resinous buds with the perfect density will impart their sticky scent onto your fingers if you attempt to break up by hand -- grinders recommended. Consumers have reported increased appetite and a creative effect from this strong flower which will make a lasting impression with smell, taste and effect.
TH C - 23.4 9% C BD - 0.05% M M D #- 96316
Royal Highness
Gorilla Glue #4
8688 Laneda L neda Ave La Av Manzanita, Oregon 503-368-4200
TH C - 19.26% C BD - .06% Te ste d by: 3B Ana lytic a l 11302 11/ 6/ 15
868 Laneda Ave Manzanita, Manzanitaa, OOregon regon 503-368-4200
Strain Highlights: This wonderfully medicinal strain boasts an aroma of berries with deep purple hues that shimmer in a crystal coating. This is the perfect strain for less experienced consumers that are looking to try cannabis; users can expect a cerebral uplifting effect while providing relief for any aches and pains that may linger. Connoisseurs will enjoy this strain for it’s rich terpene profile. THC: 3.83% CBD: 15.94% Tested by: MRX Labs:151222-040
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