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Science of Storms The Extraordinary Weather of the Pacific Northwest

Columbia River Maritime Museum Exhibit Opens Saturday, March 25th, 9:30 AM

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Explore the science of storms with spring break programs ASTORIA — To celebrate the opening of its newest exhibit, “Science of Storms,” the Columbia River Maritime Museum will offer special family spring break programs March 27 to 31. Spring break family programs are included with paid admission or free with membership. A 20-minute Weather Lab will be offered in the Ford Room at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day. The Pacific Northwest is famous for its unpredictable weather and wild winter storms. In this learning lab visitors will participate in experiments demonstrating how humidity, air

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pressure, and temperature all influence our weather. This program is recommended for ages 7 and older. Educators will lead demonstrations on the museum’s new interactive NOAA Weather Wall in the Science of Storms Gallery. Attendees can explore animated images such as atmospheric storms, climate change and ocean temperature. Educators will explain sometimes complex environmental processes in a way that is simultaneously intuitive and captivating. This program is about 15 minutes long and is recommended for ages 7 and older.

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Robert Scherrer as Charlie Brown, right, looks to Snoopy, played by Matthew Warner, in the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” which opens Friday, March 24, at the River City Playhouse in Ilwaco, Washington. PHOTO BY DANNY MILLER

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Raw salmon is not good for dog’s

Big kids get to play

Salmon poisoning is a potentially fatal disease.

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Peninsula Players to open‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

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Mouth of the Columbia At Finni’s, cooking is all in the family

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Docents will lead activities will pop-up throughout the week in the museum galleries and great hall. Activities will include: a lighthouse art project, hypothermia experiments, rope making, lighthouse experiments, and oil spill cleanup experiments. Hands-on displays of fur trade items, whale bones and survival equipment will pop-up throughout the week, too. These pop-up programs are about 5 to 20 minutes long and are recommended for ages 2 and older. The museum is located at 1792 Marine Drive. For more information, call 503-325-2323.

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The Columbia River Maritime Museum will host spring break family programs March 27 to 31.

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Raw salmon is NOT your dog’s best friend

By HEATHER DOUGLAS FOR COAST WEEKEND

For veterinarians schooled on the East Coast, salmon poisoning disease is simply a strange illness studied in textbooks, but for practicing veterinarians in the Northwest, it’s an illness all too common in pet dogs. Salmon poisoning is a potentially fatal bacterial disease that occurs when dogs have ingested certain types of raw or undercooked fish that are infected with a fluke worm, which carries the rickettsial bacterium Neorickettsia helmonthoeca. Interestingly, a freshwater aquatic snail plays a vital role in transmission of the bacteria, acting as an intermediate host. When it comes to the raw fish potentially harboring this pathogen, salmon is the most common culprit, followed by trout and a few other freshwater fish. Salmon poisoning is geographically restricted to Oregon, Washington and southern British Columbia, and thousands of cases pop up every year. The illness is not transmittable to humans. Dr. Rob Hlavin, a veterinarian, practiced eight years in Portland before taking a position at Columbia Veterinary Hospital in Astoria. He has been at CVH for 2.5 years and is currently treating three suspected cases of salmon poisoning in dogs. He noted that he had seen some cases in Portland, and even though the most frequent times for infection are during the spring and fall salmon runs, these days, cases trickle in all year long. “For vets moving in from other areas, it’s the nurses in our area who often teach the doctors about this disease, which is unknown in other parts of the country,” he said. “Many people swear that there is no way their dog came into contact with raw salmon, but it can happen easily. Ironically, salmon fishermen are sometimes the ones who swear

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Dr. Rob Hlavin on at Columbia Veterinary Hospital in Astoria.

‘I WAS REALLY GLAD LATER THAT I TOOK THE DAY OFF OF WORK TO SEE THE VET — SHE COULD HAVE DIED HAD I IGNORED IT.’

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A dog treated by Dr. Rob Hlavin for salmon poisoning and was released March 15 at Columbia Veterinary Hospital in Astoria. SUBMITTED PHOTO

After surviving salmon poisoning in 2015 thanks to an early visit to the vet, Stella, a small terrier-retriever mix owned by Audrey Pettersen, took a trip to Crater Lake with her human family.

their dog did not get into salmon, but the dogs somehow came into contact with it.” Salmon poisoning is a familiar disease to longtime locals in the Northwest, who know the signs and symptoms. But for those who have recently moved to the area, salmon poisoning may look like many other canine illnesses. This can be problematic, as infected dogs can die without swift and properly diagnosed treatment.

Dogs that consume uncooked or undercooked infected ﬁsh will develop a high fever and gastrointestinal problems, which can include vomiting and diarrhea. In the later stages of the illness, the symptoms are more pronounced, but often the early stages and symptoms can be less dramatic — such as general lethargy and loss of appetite — and can resemble other maladies. All ages and breeds of dog are susceptible, with Labrador retrievers

being highly represented due to their participation in fishing-related activities. Any part of the fish (especially gutted fish, entrails or skin) can be risky for dogs to ingest. Fishermen gutting fish on the docks is a common method of contraction of salmon poisoning, since dogs are attracted to eating the fishy-smelling entrails. Local dog owner Audrey Pettersen had a puzzling experience with her family dog, Stella, a small terrier-retriever mix in 2015. The Emlen-Pettersen family was fully aware of salmon poisoning when they adopted Stella and took great

measures to keep her away from the creek their property paralleled during the fall salmon runs. In the fall of that year, Stella seemed listless, which was puzzling because the dog had never been off leash or near the creek, and the family was very careful. “Stella wasn’t eating, which made the alarm bells go off for me,” Pettersen said. “Normally she is a total chow-hound, so I just knew something was wrong. I was really glad later that I took the day off of work to see the vet — she could have died had I ignored it.” It was surmised that a bird or a wild animal had possibly dropped a piece of fish in the family’s field as it was flying by. Hlavin noted that dogs have even picked up the illness from swimming, even when no direct contact with fish had been observed. Fortunately for Stella, she was treated in the early stages and made a full recovery; shortly after, she accompanied her human family to Crater Lake. There is a long-held belief around the area that once a dog gets salmon poisoning, they are immune for life. Hlavin doesn’t buy it. “I suppose it’s possible — but if you got E. Coli from eating raw hamburger, would you eat it twice?” he asked. “Perhaps they learn, unlike us.” Thankfully, salmon poisoning in dogs is fully treatable if you know the symptoms to look for. Avoid letting your dog eat uncooked, undercooked or kippered salmon or trout. During spring and fall salmon runs, be extra cautious about letting your dog run free around spawning areas. And, if you enjoy fishing, dogs may become infected in areas where fish is gutted and cleaned. Dogs are sneaky about eating things they like, so most importantly, if your dog exhibits unexplained lethargy, sluggishness or loss of appetite, it’s important to consult your local vet.

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IN THE COLUMBIA-PACIFIC REGION Thursday, March 23

Bar-K Buckaroos 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21 +. Bar-K Buckaroos plays Western swing and country music.

Basin Street NW 6 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.

Bobcat Bob 6 p.m., Seasons Café, 255 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1159. Bobcat Bob weaves his lead guitar around a mix of blues and classic tunes.

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

George Coleman 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360642-4150, no cover. George Coleman plays pop, jazz, folk and rock music on his 12-string guitar.

Blind Pandas 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Blind Pandas play acoustic folk and blues music. Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. The Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country. John Richardson Band 7:30 p.m., The Birk, 11139 Hwy. 202, Birkenfeld, 503-755-2722. John “Del Toro” Richardson is a blues guitarist from Texas representing the strong defining sound of the Houston, Texas blues.

Friday, March 24 David Drury 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. David Drury plays jazz guitar. Maggie & the Cats 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21 +. Maggie & the Cats play world-class blues music, Creole, jazz, funk, rhythm-n-blues and soul. Thistle & Rose 6 p.m., Seasons Café, 255 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1159. Thistle and Rose perform original tunes, folk and Americana music from the 70s and 80s. Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant,

Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano.

The Bylines Friday, March 24 7 p.m. McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-7178150, no cover. The Bylines perform sophisticated, jazz-inspired, story-driven pop music. 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360642-4150, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano. 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. Open Mic & Jam 7 p.m., Pacific Pearl Bistro, 111 Broadway, Seaside. All styles welcome to jam, hosted by the Tim Kelly Blues Band. The Bylines 7 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, no cover. The Bylines perform sophisticated, jazz-inspired, story-driven pop music. Victoria Kingsbury 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, no cover, 21 +. Victoria

Kingsbury sings popular music. Orphan Jon 7:30 p.m., The Birk, 11139 Hwy. 202, Birkenfeld, 503-755-2722, $10. Orphan Jon and The Abandoned is an American roots, blues and boogie band. McDougall 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. McDougall plays folk, Americana and old-time country.

Saturday, March 25 Troll Radio Revue 11 a.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503325-0010, $2. KMUN 91.9 FM and KTCB 89.5 FM offer a live variety show featuring Beerman Creek String Band, Troll, Stinky Toadwort, Troll Radio Theater Troupe and guests.

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. La Bohème 7 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, 800-838-3006, $5 to $15. Presented by OperaBend, La Bohème features vocals by Kari Anne Burgess, Cristine Keever and Jocelyn Claire-Thomas. Mark Dove 7 p.m., American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, no cover, 21 +. Mark Dove plays roadhouse classic country and vintage rock-nroll music. Orphan Jon 7 p.m., The Birk, 11139 Hwy. 202, Birkenfeld, 503-755-2722, $10. Orphan Jon and The Abandoned is an American roots, blues and boogie band. Randy Weese 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, no cover, 21 +. Randy Weese plays traditional, contemporary, gospel, bluegrass and country music.

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Jesse Meade 8 p.m., Public Coast Brewing Co., 264 3rd St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0285, no cover. Jesse Meade plays blues, rhythm-n-blues, folk, originals and favorites from Hank Williams to Aretha Franklin. Kathryn Claire 8 p.m., KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-4878, $12. Singer songwriter Kathryn Claire and her band will release a video from her latest album “Bones Will Last.” Those Willows 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542, no cover. Those Willows is a melodic indie rock band acclaimed for nostalgic melodies and soul-driven performances. McDougall 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360642-2311, no cover. McDougall plays folk, Americana and old-time country. Tony Smiley 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, 21 +. Tony Smiley plays an electro-acoustic mix of rock, hip hop, reggae, tribal fusion, 80s and everything in between, with a dash of Mongolian throat singing and beat-boxing.

Sunday, March 26 Richard T. & Friends 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Richard T. and friends performs a repertoire of blues. Randy McAllister Band 2 p.m., The Birk, 11139 Hwy. 202, Birkenfeld, 503-755-2722, $10. The Randy McAllister Band plays blues, roots and country music. Skadi Freyer 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Skadi Freyer plays jazz piano.

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Art of Dying Conversation presents Holly Pruett on March 28 MANZANITA — Holly Pruett, life-cycle celebrant, home funeral guide and conversation leader, will speak about green burials from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at the Hoffman Center for the Arts. Admission to the event is $5, along with a requested honorarium of $5 for Pruett. Pruett will discuss natural, green burials to explore how our deaths can reflect the environmental values.

This will be an early coastal celebration of Earth Day. When asked why natural burial is becoming a topic for consideration, the River View Cemetery in Portland, where natural burial and funeral options are available, notes: “There are several reasons: the desire to have a simpler, environmentally-friendly burial; and the desire to return to the earth

as quickly as possible, without unnatural barriers such as embalming, sealed metal caskets, or steel-reinforced concrete burial vaults.” Pruett, an interfaith minister, is a consultant and Life-Cycle Celebrant who brings people together to help prepare for, live with and talk about death. A facilitator with Oregon Humanities’ Talking About Dying program, she led

the “Death: OK, Let’s Talk About It” conference in Portland in 2015. Since early 2013 she has served as principal organizer of PDX Death Café. She founded the Death Talk Project to foster useful,, honest conversation about how we die, how we mourn and how we care for and remember our dead. With a master’s degree from the Leadership Institute of Seattle, Pruett is certi-

fied in Thanatology: Death, Dying & Bereavement by the Association for Death Education and Counseling. The Art of Aging/Dying Series is a program of the Hoffman Center for the Arts and will be held at the Hoffman Center (across from Manzanita Library at 594 Laneda Avenue.) For further information contact Claudia Johnson, claudiaejohnson@ gmail.com.

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Holly Pruett.

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Word & Image open for submissions through March 31 MANZANITA — Entries will be accepted through March 31 for the third-annual Word & Image project, a summer exhibit at the Hoffman Center for the Arts pairing artists and writers to create original work, each in response to the other’s. Here’s how it works: 12 selected artists and writers will be randomly paired at a Hoffman Center gathering on June 2. Each will be given printed copies of the other’s submitted work. Then each writer and each artist will create new work in response to one of the three pieces submitted by their partner. A writer might create a new poem in response to a watercolor, for example. A photographer might make a new image in response to a prose piece. The artwork will be exhibited at a Hoffman Center event on Aug. 26, where the writers will also read their new work. The paired work will be printed on broadsides which will hang in the Hoffman Center gallery as well as published in a book. Both will be available for sale.

KEY DATES March 1 – 31: Initial submissions due from writers and artists May 1: Participants announced June 2: Selected artists and writers paired at a kick-off gathering July 15: New (response) work for the In order to provide opportunities for new contributors, those who participated in both the 2015 and 2016 projects are not eligible to submit to this year’s project.

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The “Word & Image” show tasks writers and artists with responding to each other’s work. In 2015, Emily Ransdell provided the poem, “Fall Back,” and artist Deborah DeWit generated the painting, “Time Change,” in response.

The Hoffman Center’s Word & Image project is open to artists and writers who live on the North Oregon Coast or have a strong connection to the area. In order to provide opportunities for new contributors,

those who participated in both the 2015 and 2016 projects are not eligible to submit to this year’s project.

Writing guidelines Writers must submit

three pieces for consideration. Maximum length for poetry is 30 lines, and the maximum length for prose is 250 words. Excerpts from longer works are welcome. Previously published work is acceptable.

Artists must submit digital representations of three separate pieces for consideration. These may be in any medium (including 3-dimensional) and may have been previously published or sold. Each must be submitted separately. Judges view submissions blind to ensure their decisions are based on the work, rather than the person.

Word & Image exhibit due from each artist and writer Aug. 26: Opening reception and reading at the Hoffman Center for the Arts Participants will be selected by a judging team of past participants. In order to provide opportunities for new contributors, those who participated in both the 2015 and 2016 projects are not eligible to submit to this year’s project. Judges will be looking for a wide variety of subject matter, not limited to beach themes.

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All work must be submitted electronically via the ‘submit’ button on the Word & Image page of the http:// hoffmanblog.org/word-image, March 1-31. T For complete guidelines, visit http://bit.ly/2mO7TJM

Trail’s End Art Association features work by member artist Jane Means GEARHART — Trail’s End Art Association will host longtime gallery member Jane Means as its featured artist in April. There will be an artist reception and open house from 2 to 5 p.m. April 1 at Trail’s End, located at 656 A St. Refreshments will be served. Means has had over 50 showings all over the Northwest, including at Trail’s End’s monthly shows, plein air shows and judged shows; Seaside hotel lobbies; Clatsop Community College class shows and the

international “Au Naturel” exhibition; Peninsula Arts Association annual shows; and Seaside and Whidbey Island judged shows. She works in acrylic, pen and ink, pastel, watercolor and mixed-media. Her pieces exude whimsy, color and movement and range in style from nonrepresentational abstract to impressionistic. Though trained as an English teacher, Means has also been a domestic relations mediator, keeping time and energy for her passion of painting.

Many teachers have contributed to her growth as an artist, such as Shirley Dahlsten, Don Andrews, Ellen Zimet, Linda Rothchild Olis, Ruth Armitage, Gerald Brommer, Johanna Pomeroy-Crockettt and Royal Nebeker. Means’ work will remain on display throughout the month of April. For more information, to learn about the studio, available classes and summer workshops for adults and children, call 503 717-9458 or visit www. trailsendart.org

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Kevin Perry, as Schroeder, sings during a rehearsal for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

PENINSULA PLAYERS TO OPEN

‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN’ By PATRICK WEBB • FOR COAST WEEKEND

PHOTOS BY DANNY MILLER

You’re a good man, Charlie Brown . . . With a heart such as yours, you can open any doors. You can go out and do anything!” Theater director Rita Smith has that quality all career elementary school teachers have. The U.S. Coast Guard labels it “command presence.” Some educators prefer “loving discipline.” Whatever it’s called, Smith directs her charges with a degree of smiling firmness that is impossible to resist. At a rehearsal as the Peninsula Players’ latest musical nears the opening curtain, Smith appears able to play every part; as the actors cross the stage in bunny hops or stylized dance moves, she is right there with them, twisting playfully, tip-toeing mischievously, smiling and calling out encouragement. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is being staged at the River City Playhouse in Ilwaco, Washington. And while Smith emphasizes teamwork, there is no doubt its creativity begins with her vision. The show opens Friday, March 24. Nine performances are spread across three weekends through April 9. Organizers hope the fun will entice others to don greasepaint or help offstage. The title character is played with relish by Robert Scherrer. Since he moved from Seaside, he has acted in five musicals plus several other shows with Smith. “I have such admiration for her and her patience — especially with people who have never acted. She works with them, and you can just watch that person blossom,” he said. “She directs and shows us exactly what she wants. She will work one-on-one with a person or come up on stage and show us the way. She leads by example, that’s for sure.” “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” features the Peanuts comic strip characters of Charles M. Schultz, whose shared adventures were first published in newspapers in the 1950s. Charlie

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Above: Actors sing during a rehearsal for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at the River City Playhouse. Right: Director Rita Smith, right, and musical director Barbara Bate smile for a portrait during a rehearsal for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at the River City Playhouse in Ilwaco.

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Continued from Pg. 8 Brown is the insecure boy who owns a somewhat intellectual dog Snoopy, has a domineering friend Lucy, and an unrequited crush on a Little Red-Haired Girl. Lucy’s younger brother Linus goes through life clutching his security blanket while singing about it in songs like “My Blanket and Me.” Lucy wants to be treated like a queen and pines for an aloof musician Schroeder, who, in turn, has a “reverential mission” — he wants to dedicate a day to Beethoven, “the newest face on Mount Rushmore,” but insists it mustn’t be too commercialized. Far from being stereotypes, the characters survived the decades, in part, because of Schultz’s brilliance in layering nuance into their comic but pithy dialogue. (Many U.S. newspapers continued to rerun his strips years after his death in 2000.) The musical was devised in the 1960s and ran for four years Off-Broadway with a cast of a half-dozen adult actors. After it became a TV cartoon, it became a staple in the high school drama repertoire, featuring a chorus that could be expanded to allow more student involvement. A 1999 Broadway version, which won the Drama Desk Award for best revival of a musical and Tony Awards for two featured actors, boosted its visibility. The characters fly kites, play baseball and write book reports about Peter Rabbit in a series of episodic musical scenes, some completed in less time than it takes to read a comic-strip punchline. Lucy doles out advice from a bright yellow psychiatric advice booth for 5 cents. Snoopy lays on the roof of his doghouse dreaming he is a World War I flying ace chasing the Red Baron. “It is very much a family musical,” said Smith, who is a retired elementary school teacher. “It’s done in a lot of high schools and community theater. It’s kind of neat to have mature people playing these parts.” Mature has many definitions. Just about all the cast members who gathered before an early rehearsal to share their stories admitted they are just “big kids.” Some even bragged about it. “I am kind of a kid and joke around a lot,” said Scherrer, 55, a tall, bald fellow with a persistent goofy grin whose confident singing voice fills the theater. His performing talent developed with high school experience, swing choirs and singing as an adult with folk groups and in church. “I have sung all my life,” added Scherrer, who had a long career in the grocery business. His employer, John Adams, moved to Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula in 1999 where he and his wife, Diana Thompson, operate Harmony SoapWorks, a business that creates and ships products as far away as Japan. As director Smith’s next-door neighbor on the northern Peninsula, Adams was inevitably lured in. “I started in the chorus, and I was

‘YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN’ 7 p.m. March 24, 25, 31, April 1, 7 and l 8 2 p.m. March 26, April 2 and 9 River City Playhouse 127 Lake St., Ilwaco, Washington There will be a champagne reception at 6:15 p.m. on opening night, March 24. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under, and are available at Okies’ Thriftway in Ocean Park, Washington, Stormin’ Norman’s in Long Beach, Washington, and Olde Towne Café in Ilwaco. Call 360-665-0028 for will-call tickets to be picked up at the theater. Tickets will be sold at the door, if available. hooked,” said Adams, who has played Merlin in “Camelot” and the much-sought-after role of the sadistic dentist in “Little Shop of Horrors.” “It’s a bit of a joke around here that my characters all get killed off.” Now 65, he is cast as Linus, complete with his go-everywhere security blanket. “He’s kind of a philosopher with a little bit of a deeper meaning, although his older sister, Lucy, terrifies him,” said Adams, one of two actors who shaved off their beards to play the kids’ roles. The cast and crew of “Charlie Brown” double as behind-the-scenes helpers and board members for the Peninsula Players. Scherrer plays the title role and has just been named the group’s president; director Smith used to be in charge of membership recruitment and has just become vice president. Penny Bierly, who plays Pigpen, is the board secretary. Another key leader, Melissa Goldberg, who plays the crabby Lucy, is serving as producer for the first time. She admits she is greatly aided by game plans provided by prior producers. A significant part of that duty involves coaxing other people, during visits to the senior center or elsewhere, to perform tasks like painting the

Bette Lu Krause playing Sally, center, dances and sings with others characters during a rehearsal.

brightly colored sets, organizing reader boards, or doing hair and makeup. “I am scavenging the neighborhood for help,” she said. The group is eager for new blood, onstage and off, and is looking for someone with mechanical skills — and available time — who can better maintain their building, which 10-year member, writer-director and publicist Joe Paliani, calls an “intimate, wonderful, tiny place.” The genesis of the Peninsula Players followed a common story with community theater. Someone places a meeting invitation in a newspaper or newsletter inviting anyone interested in putting on a play. Those who show up become lifelong friends, creating a group that is refreshed with newcomers when careers or health issues cause some to move or lose interest. Wilma Vardsveen wrote that notice, and the meeting was at the fire station in Ocean Park, Washington, in 2004; a talent show the following year was the impetus for a group to form. Momentum took hold. Fast-forward 12 years, and the troupe appears to be thriving with a core of actors and directors, including a handful of original members. Several stalwarts joined in after attending the group’s first few shows. Paliani even wrote his first play and learned to direct, a change of pace for the retired government investigator. The players produce an annual season, including a musical, a murder mystery and a late-summer opportunity to showcase local oneact play-writing talent. Recent larger productions have included “Camelot,” “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Mame.” After the annoyance of having to secure a location for each production, a home base was established in 2010 when the River City Arts and Crafts gave them the old American Legion hall, a blue building opposite the Ilwaco Post Office. The group has staged many shows since, some in partnership with Ocean Park Lutheran Church. The theater features a raised stage with a backstage area, a large room for the audience with space for serving refreshments, plus a raised mezzanine suitable for lights. A black and

gold banner above the entrance is surrounded by photos and programs from past shows. It proclaims: “12th Anniversary: Peninsula Players Congratulations.” It’s all amateur. Other than applause, the only paycheck is happiness — the title of the final song before the curtain call in “Charlie Brown.” Scherrer, who sings parts of it, acknowledges many rewards from the time spent. “You get cast in the show, and it’s a major commitment of time,” he said. “For the musical, it’s the worst time of year with the weather, but we are in the warm, with friends, all having a good time. Only two hours and we are done, and then we are looking forward to the next time.” Similarly, Rose Power savors her latest role as the tomboy Peppermint Patty. “I was painfully shy as a kid,” she said, her English-New Zealand accent more pronounced with her excitement. “I thought I would rather have a root canal than appear on the stage. Then I got a small part in ‘Annie Get Your Gun.’ I found out I could pretend to be someone else. It’s a lot of fun playing bad people, or scaring people, even vamping as a French maid — you become a whole different character.” When her husband, George, died five years ago, she discovered a new support system. “This is my new family — people on the coast I can have a good time with.” The animal characters are played by the cast’s youngest two actors. Snoopy is Matthew Warner, an Ilwaco High School senior, and Woodstock, his bird pal, is played by 8-year-old Keith Clarson, whose mother, Ayu Clarson, plays Violet, an enthusiastic member of the chorus. Other actors are Kevin Perry as Schroeder, Bette Lu Krause as Charlie Brown’s sister Sally, Russ Jones as Shermy and Joyce Jones as Marcie. Warner embraces the opportunity that community theater offers for an older teenager to bond as equals with people who are considerably older than he is. “These actors have a child inside them — in fact, these people are more childlike than some of the people at my high school,” he said. He has appeared in “Camelot,” one-act plays with the group, plus numerous school productions. He clearly has the acting bug and shows no surprise about being asked how be approaches the challenge of portraying such a famous canine. “I like dogs. It’s kind of easy for me to play one. I bark a lot and sing,” he said. “He is a lot more grown up than the children.” As the likable dog who wants to make mealtimes “a joyous occasion,” Warner moves effortlessly across the stage during rehearsal, with Clarson fluttering behind him, both sets of eyes glued on Smith as she directs their actions. Smith hopes the show will delight children, yet appeal to adult audiences, too. “There’s a lot of adult humor in it. One line from the play is, ‘The past has always interested people. . . . I don’t know much about it. I wasn’t here when it happened!’”

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COA S T W E E K E N D C A L E N DA R Saturday, March 25 Angora Hiking Club 9 a.m., meet at the Sixth Street parking lot (between Sixth and Seventh streets, Marine Drive and the trolley tracks), Astoria, 503-338-6883. Arlene LaMear will lead a moderate hike at the Willapa Bay Nature Trail. Estate Sale Benefit 9 a.m., Suzanne Elise Assisted Living, 101 Forest Drive, Seaside. Suzanne Elise will have an estate sale to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, includes great deals, refreshments and a raffle.

Thursday, March 23 History Discussion 2 p.m., Ocean Park Library, 1308 256th Place, Ocean Park, Wash., 360-6654184, free. Historian Lorraine McConaghy will present a program on “Washington at War: The Evergreen State in World War I.”

Little Library Auction 5:30 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503738-6742, $15. Be part of the Little Free Library Auction fundraiser, a silent and live auction to benefit Reading Outreach Clatsop County.

Tide Pool Tours 3 p.m., Cannon Beach City Hall, 163 Gower St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-8060, $25. Haystack Rock Awareness Program offers guided tide pool tours to the marine reserve at Haystack Rock with Stephen Grace; limited to 10 participants.

Coaster Auditions 6:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242. Director April Poland will cast six females for the summer comedy drama “Steel Magnolias;” come prepared to read from preselected sides.

Revamp Retreat 4 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, $995. A four-day spring retreat for business owners and entrepreneurs filled with a host of speakers, special events and panel discussions.

Reader’s Theater 7 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, $15. Reader’s Theater presents “Doubt, A Parable,” a story about a nun who takes matters into her own hands when she suspects a young priest of improper relations with a student.

“The Mousetrap” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. “The Mousetrap” follows the tale of a group of strangers, a blizzard and an unknown killer that culminates to the famous Agatha Christie switch ending.

Friday, March 24 Revamp Retreat 9 a.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, $995. A spring retreat for business owners and entrepreneurs filled with a host of speakers, special events and panel discussions. History Discussion 5:30 p.m., Raymond

Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408, free. Historian Lorraine McConaghy will present a program on “Washington at War: The Evergreen State in World War I.” Film Screening 6 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 Marine Drive, Astoria, free.

Revamp Retreat 9 a.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, $995. A spring retreat for business owners and entrepreneurs filled with a host of speakers, special events and panel discussions.

Sunday, March 26

360-942-2408, free. Historian Lorraine McConaghy will present a program on “Washington at War: The Evergreen State in World War I.” In-Door Super Sale 10 a.m., Grays River Valley Center, 30 Rosburg School Road, Rosburg, Wash., 360465-2273. The annual In-Door Super Sale features gently used, repurposed, vintage, antique or newly crafted goods; food, beverages and a bake sale.

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Whale Watch Week 10 a.m., Oregon and Washington coasts, 541-765-3304. Spot gray whales on their spring migration north along the Oregon and Washington coastlines

with trained volunteers at designated locations to March 31. Military Appreciation 11 a.m., Lum’s Auto Center, 1605 Ensign Lane, Warrenton, 503-458-6275, all ages. Welcome Home Veterans Military Appreciation Day is an event honoring local veterans for their military service, includes barbeque, raffle prizes, live music and awards. Author Reading 1 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503738-6742, free. Gloria Linkey, author of “A Town Called Seaside” will be featured, followed by book sales and signings.

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Spring Break Program 3 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391. The Children’s Spring Break program “The Deep Woods” presented by Red Yarn Productions is free and open to all ages.

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Raymond Roundup 4:30 p.m., Raymond Theater, 323 3rd St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-4127, $15, all ages. The Raymond Roundup fundraiser includes live entertainment, Western dancing, a movie, a saloon and a chili cook off judged by the audience for best tasting chili; proceeds benefit the theater.

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Film Screening 7:30 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, $5. Estranged from her family, a woman walks 80 miles to the Oregon coast to attend her granddaughter’s wedding in “Redwood Highway.”

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Trail Run/Walk 9 a.m., Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, $20, all ages. This is the first of a 5k and 10k trail run series to bid winter adieu and welcome in spring, course features Kwis Kwis Trail; race starts at 10 a.m. History Discussion 10 a.m., Raymond Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash.,

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Whale Watch Week 10 a.m., Oregon and Washington coasts, 541-765-3304. Spot gray whales on their spring migration north along the Oregon and Washington coastlines with trained volunteers at designated locations to March 31. Revamp Retreat 11 a.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, $995. A spring retreat for business owners and entrepreneurs filled with a host of speakers, special events and panel discussions. “Charlie Brown” 2 p.m., River City

Playhouse, 127 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360665-0028, $10 to $15, all ages. The Peninsula Players bring the familiar characters of the “Peanuts” gang to life in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a 1967 musical comedy. “The Mousetrap” 3 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. “The Mousetrap” follows the tale of a group of strangers, a blizzard and an unknown killer that culminates to the famous Agatha Christie switch ending.

Monday, March 27 Kids Cooking Camp 9 a.m., North Coast Food Web, 577 18th St., Astoria, 503-468-0921, $100, 7 +. Kids Cooking Camp is a week-long, hands-on cooking series where kids prepare healthy foods from scratch. Spring Break Camp 10 a.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $125, 8 +. Campers will learn song, movement and select, develop and present a Loveable Monster. Whale Watch Week 10 a.m., Oregon and Washington coasts, 541-765-3304. Spot gray whales on their

spring migration north along the Oregon and Washington coastlines with trained volunteers at designated locations to March 31. Spring Break Programs 11 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-3252323. Columbia River Maritime Museum offers kids a variety of activities for a week of “Science of Storms” with special family programs. Community Dinner 6 p.m., Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Hwy., Ocean Park, Wash., 360-6656305, $5 to $8, all ages.

Tuesday, March 28 Whale Watch Week 10 a.m., Oregon and Washington coasts, 541-765-3304. Spot gray whales on their spring migration north along the Oregon and Washington coastlines with trained volunteers at designated locations to March 31.

Art of Dying 3 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-3683846, $10. The Art of Aging/ Dying Series conversation series presents Holly Pruett who will talk about “Green Burials.”

Wednesday, March 29 Whale Watch Week 10 a.m., Oregon and Washington coasts, 541-765-3304. Spot gray whales on their spring migration north along the Oregon and Washington coastlines with trained volunteers at designated locations to March 31. Food Bank Fundraiser 5 p.m., Peninsula Senior Activity Center, 21603 O Lane, Klipsan Beach, Wash., 360-6653999, $10, all ages. The

senior center will have a Spaghetti Feed fundraiser to benefit the Ocean Park Food Bank; all are welcome. Reader’s Theater 7 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, $15. Reader’s Theater presents “Doubt, A Parable,” a story about a nun who takes matters into her own hands when she suspects a young priest of improper relations with a student.

Thursday, March 30 Whale Watch Week 10 a.m., Oregon and Washington coasts, 541-765-3304. Spot gray whales on their spring migration north along the Oregon and Washington coastlines with trained volunteers at designated locations to March 31.

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Let’s Go Birding 9 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, 503861-3170, $5. Join a park ranger on a guided Early Spring bird walk to look for and identify birds; meet at Battery Russell.

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At Finni’s, cooking is all in the family

Rating:  490 W. Marine Drive, Astoria PHONE: 503-791-5581 HOURS: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday PRICE: $ — Most entrées around $10 SERVICE: Call ahead or wait around. VEGETARIAN/VEGAN OPTIONS: A few. DRINKS: Bottled water, soda.

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Only when John Finni’s grandfather feared the end was nigh did he finally pass down the family’s sausage recipe. As such, it was nicknamed the “deathbed sausage.” Women in the family made their mark, too. “Italian like ‘Zia’ used to make it,” reads the tagline of Finni’s Fine Foods. (‘Zia’ is Italian for aunt.) And the food the Finnis share is evocative of Italian upbringing, where an aunt — or mother or grandfather — ladles mountains of spaghetti, marinara and meatballs onto on overflowing plate and still wonders if you’re eating enough Third-generation immigrants, the Finnis — John and Jen — moved to Astoria last year to be closer to family. And while the food truck was a new venture, conceived after arrival, restaurant work goes back generations. Finni’s glossy, sea-green truck popped up in December, parked next to the long running El Asadero in the old gas station lot on Astoria’s west end. It offers Italian building blocks — meatballs, Marinara, the storied sausage and so on — in a few permutations, mostly sandwiches and pasta. Available too are a few appetizer-like shared plates and sides like soups and salad. And while a sandwich with a bag of Lay’s brand chips makes for a fine lunch, it’s easy to see Finni’s as a to-go family dinner option by coupling a few dishes. If a group dinner is your aim, though, you’ll want to call ahead. Finni’s fairly involved preparation approaches restaurant-like wait times. In my three trips, I averaged 20-plus minutes between order and delivery. All of the dishes are well packed, and while I mostly dined there and never needed reheating (Finni’s foods come out steaming hot), I appreciated that the pasta

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Finni’s Flatbread was like a sliced sausage sandwich with a lot fewer fixins, and the bread was really crunchy.

came in tins, convenient for rewarming in the oven. Before spelling out individual dishes it seems more efﬁcient to focus on the building blocks. The marinara was dark, thick and herby, distinguished by a lingering ﬁnish of cinnamon. The meatballs, a little bigger than table-tennis balls, were close siblings of meatloaf, mixing bread crumbs, eggy binding, onions and spices. The “deathbed sausage,” freshly ground and uncased, too was herby and supple, well cooked with creeping, but manageable, heat. I was dubious about the “homemade” bread, which was bleached white, dull and quite uniform. The hoagie7-odd-inch-long sandwich rolls were better, heavily toasted with a crunchy, crumbling crust. I found myself most drawn to the sandwiches. I had all three: the Meatball ($8.50), with marinara and stretchy melted provolone; the Sausage ($9) was shaped like a kayak, topped with sweet caramelized onions and sautéed peppers; the Italian Beef was akin to a French dip, only with the au jus poured in, rather than on the side, and topped with giardiniera, a vinegary Italian relish of diced

The Fritto Provolone had a familiar flavor — mozzarella sticks.

Penne Arrabiata was stirred penne tubes with melding of marinara and Alfredo sauces.

Italian Beef was akin to a French dip.

bell peppers, carrots, celery and onions that provided sharp, acidic pep to the sinewy, soft, juicy roast beef. Of the four pastas I had two: the spaghetti Pomodoro and the Penne arrabiata. (I felt like I’d gleaned already the essence of the marinara.) The Pomodoro — simply noodles, olive oil, basil, tomatoes and a light dusting of Parmesan — was elemental, but underwhelming, a tough sell at $8. Until in-season tomatoes are plucked straight from the vine,

it’ll remain so. The Arrabiata ($10), which stirred penne tubes with melding of marinara and Alfredo sauces, combined the dark cinnamon of the red sauce with a sweet, milky white. I liked that it was pretossed on the stove, so the ratios were maintained — sauces, meats and cheeses overwhelming the pasta. It was quite spicy, too, thanks to red pepper flakes. Of the shared plates I tried the Fiini’s Flatbread ($9), which was like a sliced sausage sandwich with a lot fewer fixins, and the bread was really crunchy. The Fritto Provolone had a familiar flavor — mozzarella sticks, though Finni’s prefers provolone — in a more aesthetically pleasing

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presentation: like a cheesy pie, breaded except for a cross through the center, with a circle of marinara in the center: Essentially a crusted cheese disc an inch thick, 6 or 7 inches wide, it should be shared, less your arteries deserve punishment. Salty and beefy, the Minestrone soup ($5 cup) warmed me on a cold day. The salad is a milky Caesar, which isn’t described on the menu. At a reasonable price of $3 when added to another dish. It was, however, drowning in the thin dressing, and topped with more long slices of provolone than a salad based on iceberg lettuce needs. The solution, however, is simple: serve the dressing on the side — then too it could survive a drive home without becoming mush. (I ate it there and it was still mushy.) But the foundations of this Italian truck — the meatballs, sausage and marinara — are bonaﬁde. Heavy, comfortable and familiar, Finni’s is, after all, homey Italian food — of the kind grandparents approve.

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CANNON BEACH — Registration is open for Introduction to Cheese and Cheese Making Workshop, a oneday event to be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8 at the Cannon Beach Chamber Community Hall. The workshop includes a cheese tasting of the seven major cheese families and a hands-on session where participants work in pairs to convert milk to queso fresco. Other sessions focus on the history and categorization of cheese and learning about the key steps of the cheese-making process. A second tasting rounds out the day. The class is offered and taught by Marc Bates, aka the Cheeseguy of the North Coast. He has 50 years of experience in the industry. He managed the Washington State University Creamery and made Cougar Gold cheese. More recently he managed the Oregon State University Creamery where he assisted with the startup and development of Beaver Classic cheese.

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Marc Bates will teach an Introduction to Cheese and Cheese Making Workshop April 8.

Bates has taught numerous cheese-making short courses in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California. He has served as an official judge for the U.S. Cheese Championship and World Cheese championships hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and at competitions of the American Cheese Society and American Dairy Goat Association. He has been an independent consultant since 2000.

The class is open to high school-age youth through adults who want to expand their love and knowledge of cheese. The cost of the workshop, including samples and materials, is $95 per person if you register by April 3. Lunch will be on your own. Tickets to the event are advance purchase only through Eventbrite at https://introcheesecb6. eventbrite.com Full refunds will be given for cancellation prior to April 3. Planning and supply purchasing requires a $25 cancellation fee after April 3. Transferring your ticket to another is welcome up to the start of the event. Upon completion of this class, attendees are offered continuing classes on specific cheese types such as fresh mozzarella, feta, ricotta, fromage blanc, chevre, havarti and others. If you have questions about the workshop, email cheeseguy@charter.net, or call Bates at 509-5958652.

Raymond Roundup rustles up some fun, grub RAYMOND, Wash. — Polish your boots and shine your spurs for the Raymond Roundup Fundraiser at the historic Raymond Theatre on starting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25. Featuring a chili cook-off with prizes, this family-friendly event is filled with gunslingers, home on the range cowpokes and Western dancing. Along with live entertainment and audience participation, enjoy Mum’s Saloon and a Olde West movie. All proceeds benefit the Raymond Theatre. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door, the Raymond Pharmacy or South Bend Pharmacy. Can’t get into town and pick up your tickets? We’ll hold them at the door for you.

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Students at Fire Mountain School learn through placebased study, making use of the North Coast as a living laboratory.

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Students from the New School at Fire Mountain say thanks.

Win your dream vacation while supporting Fire Mountain School ARCH CAPE — The New School at Fire Mountain is continuing the tradition of holding a raffle for a dream vacation valued at $4,000. The theme this year is India and the drawing is May 6 at the old Nehalem Fire Hall during a raffle party with

Indian food, libations, music and dancing. In addition to the grand prize of $4,000 toward a dream vacation (airfare and accommodations to the destination of the winner’s choice), there is also a second-place prize of a $250 gift certificate

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March 3 - April 15, 2017 Tickets $20 or $25 Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday shows at 3:00p.m. Sponsored by Coaster Construction Tickets: 503-436-1242 or coastertheatre.com 108 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR

to Breitenbush Hot Springs and a third-place prize for a 90-minute massage with Asheley Nagle of At the Water’s Edge in Seaside. Tickets are $40 each or three for $100 with a limit of 500 tickets for sale. They can be purchased from a Fire Mountain parent or at Moxie in Seaside, Cannon Beach Books in Cannon Beach or Mother Nature’s in Manzanita. A raffle ticket gets two people into the raffle party at no charge (a $30 value). There will also be a silent auction featuring goods and services unique to the coastal region. Fire Mountain School is an independent school dedicated to assisting children in their ongoing work of exploring and making sense of the world. Since 1983, teachers and parents have joined together to create a community structure in which children experience an environment that helps them to become their best selves, curious, confident, creative problem-solvers and stewards of their home. By providing a foundation of experiential, hands on education

2017 SPRING RAFFLE Drawing: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at the old Nehalem Fire Hall Tickets: $40 each or three for $100. Only 500 tickets available. Grand Prize: Trip of choice worth S4,000 Second Prize: S250 gift certificate to Breitenbush Hot Springs Third Prize: 90 minute massage with Asheley Nagle of At the Water’s Edge, Seaside for the whole child, the Fire Mountain Community nurtures healthy, happy, lifelong learners. Fire Mountain School is surrounded by the rain forest of Oswald West State Park on the Oregon Coast and serves preschool-aged children through fourth-graders. If you would like more information about the school or to buy a raffle ticket online, visit the website at http://www. firemountainschool.org.

CANNON BEACH — The Haystack Rock Awareness Program announces a new program: guided tide pool tours with award-winning author, filmmaker, photographer and intertidal enthusiast Stephen Grace. The Haystack Rock Awareness Program is entering its 32nd season on the beach. The program’s mission is to protect, through education, the intertidal and bird ecology of the Marine Garden and National Wildlife Refuge at Haystack Rock. Having educated over one million visitors, HRAP aims to provide sustainability focused educational opportunities to a wide range of Cannon Beach visitors. Tours led by Grace provide an exploration of the Pacific Ocean’s edge unlike any other experience HRAP has previously been able to offer. Participants in these small group tours will benefit from Grace’s unique combination of sci-

entific knowledge and expansive storytelling skills, which he combines in a compelling exploration of Cannon Beach’s ecological jewel: a dynamic coastline teeming with wondrous creatures. Grace is the author of books such as “Dam Nation: How Water Shaped the West and Will Determine Its Future.” Tour participants should prepare to immerse themselves in the elements (dressing for all types of weather) as they venture down to the shore from Cannon Beach City Hall. Tours cost $25 per person, are capped at 10 participants, and last approximately one hour and 30 minutes. Private tours with Grace to Haystack Rock, or to other intertidal areas, are also offered at $40 per person, or $35 per person with groups larger than three explorers. The first tour is scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, March 23. For more information, or to schedule your tour, visit ci.cannon-beach.or.us/HRAP or contact Melissa Keyser at 504-436-8060 or HRAP@ ci.cannon-beach.or.us

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The Haystack Rock Awareness Program will host guided tide pool tours.

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coa st w eeken d M ARK ETPLACE 70 Help Wanted Astoria School District is seeking applicants for the position of Superintendent/Board Secretary/Accounts Payable Clerk Visit astoria.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx for details or call 503-325-6441

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Housekeepers, flexible schedule, knowledge of hotel housekeeping and leadership skills are key to this position. EOE Apply in person at the Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa to schedule an interview.

Be all that you can BEACH! Bonfires, sand castles, star gazing. Summer is almost here! Come spend your summer beachside, working for Oregonʼs finest family-owned coastal hospitality company. Wait and banquet staff, front desk, supervisors, beach attendant/cabana, cook, dishwasher, bell staff and hosts, weʼve got a great role for you. As part of the Martin Hospitality team, youʼll help provide impeccable service, luxury guest experiences and family fun in stunning Cannon Beach. Applications: online at martinhospitality.com/jobs or in person at 148 E Gower, Cannon Beach. For more info, call Tamara at 503436-1197. ADVERTISERS who want quick results use classified ads regularly. Building Summer Crew Housekeepers needed apply in person @Motel 6 2369 South Roosevelt Dr. Seaside, Wages DOE Full time sales person needed at Ter Harʼs Clothing in Seaside and Cannon Beach. Apply in person. CLASSIFIED ADS work hard for you. Try one today!

Billʼs Tavern and Brewhouse is hiring for all positions. Please apply in person at 188 N Hemlock, Cannon Beach. 503-436-2202 Starting part-time Driver needed. Wages DOE, CDL required, North West Ready Mix. 950 OlneyAvenue nwready@pacifier.com (503)325-3562

LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED VACATION HOME CLEANERS! Part to full time, piece work based on $15 to $18 and hour, Depending on experience. Attention to detail a must. Ability to provide own transportation a plus. Will also train. Must be able to work holidays and weekends. PART-TIME LAUNDRY WORKER Small Vacation Management Company is looking for an individual able to work independently, lift up to 40 pounds, manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing work flow. This is a part time position with more hours available in the summer season. Please apply in person at: Cannon Beach Vacation Rentals 164 Sunset Blvd. Cannon Beach, OR Inn of the Four Winds Housekeeping and Front Desk positions available. Full/Part-time positions available. Must be 18 and have valid driverʼs license. $15/hr. Applications may be picked up in person at: 820 North Prom, Seaside Oregon 97138.

Naked Winery opening new Seaside Tasting Room! Now accepting applications for Sales Associates $12/hr plus tips & commission, can average up to $25/hr. Also seeking strong Manager candidate, salary DOE. Visit www.nakedwinery.com for more information. Send resume to joeg@nakedwinery.com

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Local Manufacturing Company is looking for an entry level data entry/administrative assistant for our Astoria, OR office. Experience with accounting and data entry is preferred. Any experience with Excel, Microsoft office, word, data entry, is a plus. Bi-lingual is preferred but not required. This position is hourly. Full Time, weekends, evening and Holidays. We are a growing company so there is opportunity for advancement. Send resume and cover letter to PO Box 58 Astoria, OR 97103 EVERYTHING is coming up results when you use a Classified Ad!

Local Seafood Co. hiring for fulltime experienced receptionist/accounting clerk. Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written. Will answer multi-line phones, greet customers and help office staff with data entry. Ability to multitask with attention to detail a must. Must be experienced with Excel and 10-Key. Hours: 7am-4pm, Monday-Friday with possible weekend work. Wage DOE Apply at Bornstein Seafoods 9 Portway, Astoria Include the PRICE for FASTER RESULTS when you advertise in the classified ads! New Restaurant Opening in Seaside Tom's Fish & Chips will be opening in March and we're looking for fun and energetic individuals to join our team. If you have a big smile and understand the true essence of hospitality and are willing to put in a good days work, then you'll be a perfect fit. We're looking for front counter cashiers, cooks and prep cooks. We offer benefits and super competitive wages. Please apply in person at 1 North Holladay, Seaside March 8th - March 17th, Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

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NOW HIRING Seasonal Park Ranger Assistants$2,200 - $2,996 Monthly The Park Ranger Assistant performs a variety of duties in operation, maintenance, interpretation, rule enforcement and resource conservation. To qualify, applicants must have six months of experience (paid or unpaid) performing public contact or customer service duties (e.g. Teacher, Customer Service Representative, Salesperson, Receptionist, etc.) and/or maintenance experience (construction trades, landscaping, custodial, etc.); OR six months of college in any discipline (24 quarter hours / 16 Semester Hours) Application materials must be submitted through the State of Oregon electronic E-recruit system. If you do not have access to the internet you can visit your local Employment Office, or local library. Contact: Fort Stevens State Park503-861-3170 x 21 Nehalem Bay State Park/Ecola State Park/Oswald West State Park- 503-368-5943 or visit www.oregonstateparks.org OPRD is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse work place.

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The City of Astoria has an opening for a Part Time Public Works Laborer with an hourly rate of $12.75 - $13.50 per hour. This position does not work more than 129 hours per month. To apply or to obtain further information, please go to the Cityʼs application website at http://astoria.iapplicants.com. If you are unable to complete the application, you may contact the City's Human Resources Department by calling (503)3255824 for a paper application.

Office Manager The ideal candidate is a natural leader, highly organized, pays close attention to detail, loves being an involved and supportive Manager and is comfortable making day-to-day decisions. Responsibilities •Overseeing Operations, Marketing, and Team Management •Coordinating digital Marketing content/campaigns •Track monthly Accounting,prepare Tax Reports, process Payroll. Required Qualifications • Bachelorʼs Degree or equivalent experience • 2-3 years management experience • Ability to lead, & develope staff • Familiarity with marketing • Excellent conflict resolution skills, verbal/written communication skills, & organizational skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Office • Experience in Hospitality and knowledge of Cannon Beach a plus!

Clatsop Community Action (CCA) seeks energetic individual to perform bookkeeping tasks for dynamic grant-funded non-profit. Position requires 5 years bookkeeping experience, Quickbooks, Excel. Experience with Federal, State and local government funding highly desirable. Reporting, budget proposals, bank reconciliations. Applications and full job descriptions may be acquired at 364 9th Street, Astoria, OR 97103. Submit completed applications and resume to same address, Attention Elaine Bruce, Executive Director, ebruce@ccaservices.org 971308-1035. CCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Find it, Tell it, Sell it! Classified ads! 325-3211

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Program Assistant llCareer and Technical Education Grants/Intructional Programs: 3/4 time position with benefits. View job description/qualifications and apply online at our website www.clatcopcc.edu.

Full pre-employment background check required. EOE.

Applications must be submitted by April 7, 2017 at 5PM

Pacific Coast Seafood is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our office staff. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with great attention to detail. BILINGUAL A PLUS. Pay DOE. Please apply in person M-F 9am-4pm at our Tongue Point location, 200 Railroad Way in Astoria. Preemployment screening. EEO Company.

Call the Office of Human Resources at Clatsop Community College 503-338-2406 if application assistance is needed. AA/EOE

Water Tech 1 The City of Seaside is accepting applications for a regular full-time Water Department Tech 1 position @ $3,365 month SDOQ, + benefits. Applications and position descriptions are available at Seaside City Hall, 989 Broadway Seaside, Oregon, or on our website at www.cityofseaside.us. Application will be accepted until 5:00PM on Friday, March 31, 2017. EOE.

RETAIL experience needed in tasting room in Cannon Beach. Westport Winery is rated one of the top 20 most admired wineries in North America. Full or part-time employment. Day shifts, Saturdays required, must pass background check. $15/hour Must have great sales and customer service skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and provide own transportation. We will train regarding wine. Call Taryn at 503-436-4411 or drop resume at 255 N. Hemlock, Suite C, Friday-Tuesday 11-6. Seeking energetic and customer service orientated full time Veterinary Assistant or CVT for a busy, AAHA accredited Animal Hospital. Experience is preferred, but will train the right person. Must be available to work weekends and one evening per week. Please drop-off a hand written cover letter and resume to 325 SE Marlin Ave. Warrenton. No phone calls please.

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The Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District is hiring for Patron Relations Specialists. The successful candidate will greet patrons, answer inquires, register patrons for activities, and coordinate facility rentals in Seaside, Oregon. Bilingual Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply. For more information, to download an application, and to review the complete job description please visit: www.sunsetempire.com GARAGE SALES are big success when advertised in the classified ads!

Wanted: Instructor for Certified Medical Assisting Vocation at Tongue Point Job Corps! Current CMA or Oregon LPN required. In addition to our beautiful location, we have great staff and excellent benefits, including 3 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, 11 holidays, free use of our fitness facility, and low-cost meals in our dining hall.

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210 Apartments, Unfurnished Now Accepting Applications Creekside Village Apartments 1953 Spruce Dr, Seaside, OR 97138

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

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1, 2, & 3 bedroom apartments and also apartments with special design features for indivduals with a disability. Inquire as to the availablilty of subsidy. Call 503-738-6880, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm TDD# 800-735-2900. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACCESS.

260 Commercial Rental Astoria: 3925 Abbey Lane, 1600 square feet. Starting at $.50 square foot. (503)440-6945

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Warrenton Fiber Co. is seeking experienced loggers for the following positions: Choker Setters Rigging Slingers Includes a comprehensive Benefits Package. Applications available at: 389 NW 13th St. Warrenton, Or. 97146 or by calling: (503) 861-3305

Summer-Vacation or Live-FT just 10 minutes from the BEACH in this spacious 876sqft Beach-Bungalow set on 4,576 sqft Garden Oasis along Lagoon. Addʼl features of 3Paver-Stoned-Patios; 2-Tuff Sheds; Flowering Plants and Graveled-Parking. Membership appx $1,000 a YEAR include Dues-Sewer-Water-CableTV & Internet-Garbage-Caretakers. In GATED COMMUNITY MOVE-INREADY … $45,500/CASH call 360-600-3776 CLASSIFIED ADS act fast to sell the no-longer-needed items you have around your home. Call today! 503-325-3211.

185 Commercial Property For Sale or Lease 855 Exchange St, downtown Astoria. 1800sqft, 13 parking spaces, air conditioned. Ideal for dental/medical/business. 503-440-1539

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On Sunday, picture Pugs try to get their owner’s attention, in Bucharest, Romania. More than 1,500 dogs and 150 cats from twelve countries were evaluated during a three-day pet show and competition in the Romanian capital.

Slobbery kisses: Romania hosts show for 1,600 exotic pets ASSOCIATED PRESS

BUCHAREST, Romania — A tabby feline with big furry claws, bald cats with shell-like ears and skinny tails, and slobbery wrinkled pugs were the stars as Bucharest hosted a show featuring over 1,600 exotic pets. The pet show in the Romanian capital kicked off with a free dog handling session for some of the 1,500 dogs. Owners proudly paraded their pets at the March 10-12 event or entered them into beauty contests. Rare breeds of dogs, cats and exotic animals are status symbols in Romania — but there was plenty of affection too, as owners cuddled or

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On Sunday, picture Don Sphinx cats sit in an enclosure, in Bucharest, Romania. More than 1,500 dogs and 150 cats from twelve countries were evaluated during a three-day pet show and competition in the Romanian capital.

performed with their dogs. The array of pets included coiffed canines and

bright-eyed cats. Exotic bald cats with webbed paws vied for attention with dogs like pugs or basset hounds. One boy visiting the show got into a cage to hug a dozing cognac-colored dog about the same size as him. Dogs took part from Romania, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, Moldova, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden and Ukraine. Three pugs with tightly coiled tails stood on their hind legs seeking their owner’s attention. Two basset hounds had silver scarves wrapped around their necks. Lali the greyhound trotted along the red carpet with an alert expression, watching its owner toss a tennis ball in her hand.

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Classical guitarist visits Coaster Theatre CANNON BEACH — World-classical guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan returns to the Coaster Theatre in Cannon Beach for the concert, “Night Songs & Dreams.” This free concert is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29. From minimalist and quarter-tone to 12-tone and tonal, Larget-Caplan’s “Night Songs & Dreams” is an all-ages 21st century contemporary classical guitar concert featuring new works written for his New Lullaby Project.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017 TIME: 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7) TICKETS: Free An international touring artist from Colorado and based in Boston, Larget-Caplan recently returned from touring in Russia, Germany and Italy. Find more information on Aaron Larget-Caplan at alcguitar.com.

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Classical guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan will perform March 29 at the Coaster Theatre in Cannon Beach.

Enjoy musical tribute to Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline NEHALEM — Two renowned Northwest singers, Mary Cameron and Julie Amici, will join forces to perform a musical tribute to country artists Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline. The Portland-area vocalists have been performing their own tribute shows regularly to sold-out houses throughout Oregon and Washington. They are taking their combined show on the road to visit various theaters in the region, and their first such performance will be 7 p.m. Friday, March 31 at the North Coast Recreation District’s Performing Arts Center in Nehalem. Amici has recently been nominated Best New Act and Best Traditional Act by the Cascade Blues Association. She performs with Dean Mueller regularly in Portland with The Julie Amici Band. Amici brings an intimate, sweet voice that melds jazz, blues and country. With the Patsy Cline tribute, Amici returns to her childhood roots in country music. Cameron has spent many years honing her craft around the Portland music scene. She can be

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Portland folk-country songstress Mary Cameron will perform songs by Loretta Lynn on March 31 in Nehalem.

With the Patsy Cline tribute at the Nehalem concert, Julie Amici returns to her childhood roots in country music.

seen regularly singing classic country and Western songs with her band at nightclubs and events around the Northwest. Cameron is well known for her knack of picking great unknown songs from the repertoires of many country music artists, a skill that serves her well in her tribute to Loretta Lynn titled “Hey-Loretta!” Lynn wrote many of her own songs and has been hailed by critics as the undisputed Queen of Country Music throughout her five-decade career. The backing band is made up of a cadre of award-winning musicians, including drummer and Oregon Music Hall of Fame

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Dean Mueller and renowned jazz guitarist Dan Gildea. The group will be joined by former Nashville touring pro Gary Thorsen on pedal steel. Audiences will be treated to a tasteful musical journey that will include a history of Lynn’s and Cline’s hits. Advance tickets are $20 and are available at the NCRD and at the Cloud & Leaf Bookstore in Manzanita. Tickets are available online at julieamici. com,hey-loretta.com, and eventbrite.com. Tickets are $25 at the door.

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Soprano Jocelyn Claire-Thomas of Portland will sing the role of Musetta.

Soprano Kari Anne Burgess of Portland will sing the role of Mimi.

OperaBend brings tour of ‘La Boheme’ to college’s PAC ASTORIA — Following its Central Oregon performances, OperaBend, in partnership with Central Oregon Community College, is taking the production of “La Boheme” by Giacomo Puccini to six Oregon locations — including a stop in Astoria. North Coast audiences can enjoy this classic opera at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Clatsop Community College’s Performing Arts Center, located at 588 16th St. The other tour stops include Coos Bay on April 1, Medford on April 2 and Florence on April 8. The tour is supported in part by a grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust. Set in Paris around 1830, the opera tells the story of bohemians living in the city’s

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Latin quarter, including the romance of Mimi and Rodolfo. Pucciniʼs melodic masterpiece “La Boheme” features the vocals of soprano Kari Anne Burgess of Portland as Mimi, while the role of Musetta is sung by soprano Jocelyn Claire-Thomas of Portland. The cast also includes Zachary Lenox of Portland as Marcello, Jason Stein of Bend as Rodolfo, Sandy Naishtat of Eugene, Evan Mitchell of Eugene, Dan Glover of Bend, and Robert Nicholas Boragno of Los Angeles. Tickets are $15 general admission and $5 for students. They are available online at brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit operabend.org

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History Center hosts Carolyn Cruso in concert CANNON BEACH — Carolyn Cruso, an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and composer, returns to Cannon Beach for the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum’s annual acoustic concert series at 7 p.m. Friday, March 31. Cruso is a versatile performer who is equally comfortable on the hammered dulcimer, flute or guitar. She performs a diverse array of original tunes and songs as well as

traditional material. Her voice and stylings have been compared to that of Joni Mitchell and Bonnie Raitt. Her instrumental compositions are mainly for the hammered dulcimer and are inspired by her strong connection to nature as well as her extensive travel and the cultures she’s encountered along the way. Her unusual and lyrical approach to the dulcimer especially

delights audiences. “Boundless highlights both Carolyn’s fluid playing style and the broad knowledge of Celtic music she brings to her compositions. A gorgeous listen throughout!” said Sing Out! Magazine. Seating for the Cruso concert is limited. Tickets are $15, with the proceeds benefiting the museum’s seasonal exhibits and free lecture series. Cost of the ticket includes tasty treats

and donated libations. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the museum, by calling 503-436-9301, or through the online gift shop at www.cbhistory. org. The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum is a private nonprofit museum featuring seasonal historic, textile and artistic exhibits. The museum is located at 1387 S. Spruce St.

Kathryn Claire performs album release concert ASTORIA — KALA will host an album release concert for musician and composer Kathryn Claire at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 25. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and admission is $12 at the door. Claire will be joined on stage by her band and will be releasing video from the album live at the show. In addition, vinyl albums and CDs of Claire’s new album “Bones Will Last” will be available for

purchase. KALA is located at 1017 Marine Drive. In “Bones Will Last,” Claire has created a unique collection of songs and instrumental compositions. With her violin and voice at the forefront, Claire is supported by Zak Borden on mandolin, Allen Hunter on upright bass and Don Henson on piano. “Bones Will Last” is a hopeful and heartbreaking album, exploring both

personal and universal themes of loss, love and transformation. Claire skillfully weaves together stories and melodies rooted in her classical and traditional musical background. Her honest and poetic writing and her voice move seamlessly across genres creating an original and diverse aesthetic. Claire has spent years cultivating her own style and approach to music as

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a violinist, guitar player, singer and songwriter. She has toured and performed extensively in the U.S., Japan, India, Holland, Belgium and France. The 10 tracks on “Bones Will Last” draw from her extensive international travel over the past 10 years and synthesize her personal and musical history. Find more information about Claire at www.kathrynclairemusic.com

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ASTORIA — Dust off your dancing shoes: Western swing band The Bar-K Buckaroos will once again provide the tunes for a Community Swing Dance at the Astoria Arts and Movement Center. The dance is set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at the center, at 342 10th St. Admission is $8 per person, $15 per couple and $5 for students with ID at the door. The price of admission includes a one-hour introductory dance lesson with dance instructor Jen Miller beginning at 6:30 p.m. The band will take the stage from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. For further ticket information, contact Brad Griswold at 360-951-9593.

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The Bar-K Buckaroos will be play traditional Western swing dance music in the style of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. The band is made up of North Coast musicians, featuring Brad Griswold on rhythm guitar, Dave Quinton on bass, Richard Thomasian on lead guitar, Tom Peake on drums and John Orr on pedal steel. Collectively these musicians have played in such local bands as The Floating Glass Balls, The Bond Street Blues Band, The Swingcats, Acoustica World Music and Ma’Barley. Together they bring their love of bluegrass, country, jazz, blues and reggae to form an evening of ’20s- to ’40s-era and Western swing.

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The Bar-K Buckaroos will play county Western music for a community dance March 28.

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Historic heroines provide inspiration to women today By BARBARA LLOYD MCMICHAEL

We’re already halfway through Women’s History Month — and as a way of marking the occasion you could read inspiring books by or about any number of women who have worked to break down barriers. But this column would particularly like to direct your attention to a book that, published late last year, has quickly become a bestseller — and deservedly so. “Dead Feminists” is an exhilarating excursion up and down the timeline of what, since the 1970s, is sometimes called herstory. The “Dead Feminists” project began in 2008. When two Tacoma-based artists discovered that they lived “right up the street” from one another — Jessica Spring is a letterpress printer and Chandler O’Leary is an illustrator — synapses started sparking and creative juices started flowing. The presidential election that year was a first. The contest between Republican and Democratic nominees ensured that no matter which side won, the winning team would, for the first time ever, have one member who was not a white male. To mark this pivotal moment, and with a subtle poke at what they felt was an undue amount of press attention paid to vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s appearance, in particular her fashionista eyewear, Spring and O’Leary joined forces to create a

“Dead Feminists – Chandler O’Leary and Jessica Spring” Sasquatch Books – 192 pp - $24.95 limited edition broadside. It featured 19th century suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton and one of her pithy exhortations: “Come, come my conservative friend, wipe the dew off your spectacles and see the world is moving.” The project was so well received that from that time to this, the duo has continued in this vein. They have focused on representing women from different continents, different eras, and different walks of life. From sharp-shooter Annie Oakley to scientist Marie Curie, from lyric poet Sappho of ancient Greece to nationalist Indian poet Sarojini Naidu in the 20th century, and from former slave Harriet Tubman to deposed queen Lili’uokalani, these works explore themes that were important to the

women in the time they lived, and still have resonance now. “Dead Feminists” shares all 24 of these images to date, which on its own would be enough to warrant an enthusiastic recommendation. But it also shares the collaborators’ creative process as they selected each subject, researched her life, discussed design elements and colors, and picked the quotation that not only reflected that woman’s work but also serves as a call to action to could-be heroines today. Spring and O’Leary even explain the significance behind the number of prints they decide to create of each design. Since 2010, they have donated a portion of their proceeds from each broadside to nonprofits that have values that align with the subject of that artwork. In this book, the artists tell us which organizations have received these donations, and why. “Dead Feminists” shines a light on women, including some interesting Northwest gals, who have shaped the trajectory of women’s progress. It encourages everyone to take part in making incremental change for the good. Reading this book is a great way to celebrate Women’s History Month! 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

Corvallis author pens book on Oregon liquor Associated Press

CORVALLIS — Scott Stursa came across some forgotten gems while researching his book on the history of liquor in the Beaver State, such as the Umatilla County jury who, during Prohibition, drank the seized alcohol and then acquitted the suspect for lack of evidence. Or the tale of the ex-Confederate soldier in southern Oregon who made what was described as a world-acclaimed tomato brandy — though it might have been one of few such spirits ever crafted on the planet. “You can’t make this stuff up,” Stursa said. Stursa authored “Distilled in Oregon: A History & Guide with Cocktail Recipes.” The Corvallis resident grew up in Tallahassee, Florida. “I was raised on Kentucky bourbon, and that’s

mostly what I still drink,” he said. After college, however, he began broadening his tastes to include Scottish malts, cognac, fine wine, good beer and other beverages. Stursa found a career in cyber security in the Sunshine State, moved from Florida to the Willamette Valley in 2007 and became aware of the craft distilling boom in Oregon. He’s always wanted to be a writer and thought of doing a book, but the recession led to closures of some distilleries, and he reconsidered. But a few years later, he began work on “Distilled in Oregon,” which was published last month. “It was very slow progress. It took almost four years from the time I started. Last spring, I retired and I was really able to devote attention to it,” Stursa said. Since Stursa was working much of the time, he had to

use vacation to visit historical archives throughout the Northwest. “Distilled in Oregon” traces the history of liquor from the “blue ruin” made by fur traders and sold to Native Americans through the rise of small farm distilleries in the late 1800s and the state’s early sunset on legal liquor production in 1916, four years before national Prohibition. George Baker, the mayor of Portland during Prohibition, is one of the featured characters. “This guy basically became rich by turning the city government into a bootlegging organization,” Stursa said. The book also chronicles the post-Prohibition industry in Oregon and Hood River Distillers, which started making brandy in 1934 because farmers wanted to get profit out of cosmetically inferior fruit that couldn’t be sold in stores.

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