Take a musical journey with Ryan Walsh Astoria classical guitarist debuts album at Liberty Theater
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Astoria native Ryan Walsh studied classical guitar in Spain for five years. He will perform at the Liberty Theater at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31.
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ASTORIA — Astoria-born classical guitarist Ryan Walsh will perform a debut album release concert at the Liberty Theater’s McTavish Room at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31. :DOVKœV ¿ UVW H[SHULHQFHV with the guitar took place along the misty, green hills of the Oregon Coast as a high school student in Astoria. This interest would persist throughout college and eventually lead him to the sunnier lands of the south of Spain, where the classical guitar originated. In the Conservatorio Superior Manuel Castillo de Sevilla in Andalucia, Spain’s southernmost region, Walsh studied with some of the world’s greatest instructors and performers. There he acquired the technical skills and knowledge to articulate his own musical voice, originated in the vast spaces of air, wind, water and dramatic landscapes of his childhood home along the coast. This concert will take au-
dience members on a musical journey celebrating Walsh’s debut album “Classical’s Cool.â€? The album features 11 emblematic pieces for the classical guitar, as well as four original pieces, which UHĂ€ HFW D XQLTXH FURVV SROOL nation of the contemplative mood of his hometown and Submitted photo WKH Âż HU\ H[RWLF ZLQH ODGHQ “Classical’s Coolâ€? is Ryan Walsh’s first alsouth of Spain. During the concert, Walsh bum of classical guitar music. will give the audience a virtual tour through his experience as a musician, answer questions, tell stories, encourage dialogue with those present, and accept requests. Join this journey with the classical guitar from Astoria, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31 to Spain, and back again. For a sneak peek and Liberty Theater, McTavish Room more, visit www.ryanwalsh1203 Commercial St., Astoria guitar.com/videos www.liberty-theater.org Tickets cost $15 and are available at the Liberty The503-325-5922 DWHU ER[ RIÂż FH &RP $15 PHUFLDO 6W or by calling TicketsWest at For more information, visit www.liberty-theater.org
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Paris Johnson, of Gearhart Elementary, stands in front of her colorful creation at the 2012 Under 18 Regional Art Show reception.
Youth artwork on display
Cannon Beach Gallery hosts Under 18 Regional Art Show through June 8 CANNON BEACH — The Under 18 Regional Art Show will be held at the Cannon Beach Gallery from May 30 to June 8 with a Young Artists’ Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Community members are encouraged to stop by for this festive opening event and celebrate the creative vision of young people with their friends and families. Refreshments will be served, and it is sure to be a lively evening. The Under 18 Regional Art Show will feature original artwork from the students in grade school through high school from Rockaway Beach north to Gearhart. Many of the students featured in the exhibition have also participated in the Cannon Beach Art Association’s Summer Art Camp; the opening reception allows friends from different schools to reconnect. The Cannon Beach Gallery ZLOO EH ¿ OOHG ZLWK FRORUIXO DUW work in a variety of mediums, including painting and ceramics, which have been selected by gallery committee members Liza Jones and Barbara Temple Ayres. In past years, the exhibit has been a favorite
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Russel Burns, age 10, Nehalem Elementary School.
with patrons. The Under 18 Regional Art Show has been made possible with a grant from the Clatsop Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust. The Cannon Beach Gallery is located at 1064 S. Hemlock St.
Young Artists’ Reception 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31 Cannon Beach Gallery 1064 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach 503-436-0744
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Encore Dance Studio holds spring recitals SEASIDE — Encore Dance Studio will present its annual dance recitals Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 at the Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave. There are three different and exciting performances. The annual staple of the dance studio, the recital, conjures images of childhood and Americana for many. It’s a rite of passage for thousands of youngsters, a chance to shine in front of family and friends that they anticipate with nervous excitement. The public is invited to attend. The Saturday performance, starting at 6:30 p.m., will showcase 23 routines, including tap, jazz, ballet, hiphop, cheer and lyrical genres featuring students age 6 to adult. At the Sunday performance, starting at 2 p.m., Encore’s popular preschool program hits the stage. This year’s theme is “Monsters” and is sure to be adorable and entertaining. Little performers age 2 to 6 will be showing off their moves in full “Monster” costume. General admission tickets are $10 for each performance; children 10 and under are free. Tickets are available online at www.getyoudancing.com; click on the recital button.
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Encore Dance Studio will present its annual dance recitals Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 at the Seaside Convention Center.
2 p.m. Sunday, June 1
The Tumbling Demonstration & Solo showcase will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday. The showcase is free and open to WKH SXEOLF 6HYHQW\ ¿YH WXPbling students will present their skills on stage.
This performance will also showcase acting students in a fun production of “Annie.” If you have questions, call Encore Dance Studio at 503717-1637 or email encoregearhart@msn.com
$10 Tumbling, solo, acting 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1 Free
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Ask Casey Lunzman his height and he’ll pull down his lower lip, revealing a tattoo that reads: 6’ 9�. Besides the joke, the tattoo a more functional purpose: Lunzman is a man of few words. His friends call him “the gentle giant.� And he is – to a point. Inside the cage it’s another story. Six times now Lunzman has fought competitively, and six times he won. In the Full Contact Fighting Federation – an amateur mixed martial arts league covering Oregon and southern Washington – Lunzman holds the super heavyweight championship belt. He’s eyeing the heavyweight title as well.
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503-717-1637, www.getyoudancing.com, $10, children 10 and under free. Encore Dance Studio will present its annual dance recitals showcasing 23 routines including tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop and cheer featuring children and adults.
Friday, May 30
“Funeral for a Gangster” Dinner Theater 7 p.m., Tsunami Restaurant, 380 Marine Drive, Wheeler, 503-368-3778, $25 to $30. In “Funeral for a Gangster,” a comedy by Eileen Moushey, the audience is transported back to Ruby’s Speakeasy in 1928 to participate and solve the murder of mobster Vito “the Gut” Marzetti. Reservations recommended.
Saturday Night Dance Party 10 p.m., Twisted Fish, 311 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3467, www.twistedfishsteakhouse.com, no cover, 21 and older. DJ Nacho Bizznez mixes the latest dance music with some old favorites including Top 40, funk, disco and hip-hop.
“Guilty Conscience” 7 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-2440961, www.peninsula-players.com, $10. “Guilty Conscience,” by Richard Levinson and William Link, is a mind-bender suspense play full of twists and turns. A ruthless attorney plots to murder his wife, only to learn that his wife is plotting to kill him.
Spring Dance Recital 2 p.m., Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-717-1637, www.getyoudancing. com, $10, children 10 and under free. Preschoolers take to the stage in this year’s “Monsters” themed recital. At 4 p.m., there will be a free tumbling demonstration and performance of “Anne.”
“The Boys Next Door” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20. “The Boys Next Door” is a comedy-drama about a young social worker on the verge of a career burnout and his four mentally challenged wards; a touching and humorous look into the lives and relationships between these men.
Saturday, May 31 “Funeral for a Gangster” Dinner Theater 7 p.m., Tsunami Restaurant, 380 Marine Drive, Wheeler, 503-368-3778, $25 to $30. “Guilty Conscience” 7 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 SE Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-244-0961, www.peninsula-players.com, $10. “The Boys Next Door” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20.
Sunday, June 1 “Guilty Conscience” 2 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 SE Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-244-0961, www.peninsula-players.com, $10.
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Saturday, May 31 Spring Dance Recital 6:30 p.m., Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside,
Sunday, June 1
Friday, May 30 Barbie G 6 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 Ensign Ave., Warrenton, 503-861-5639, no cover. Barbie G plays acoustic folk. Jennifer Goodenberger 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www. bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Jennifer Goodenberger plays classical and contemporary piano. Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano. Jackson Andrews & Dave Quinton 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, 21 and older. The duet plays rock and blues folk.
USIC
Editor’s Pick:
Thursday, May 29 Alex Puzauskas 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360642-4150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Alex Puzauskas plays a fusion of jazz, blues and folk. Basin Street NW 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www. bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass and friends perform mainstream jazz classics. Dallas Williams 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, 21 and older. Dallas Williams plays folk music and Americana. Music Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390, www.astoriaseniorcenter.vpweb.com, free. The center offers music for everyone including string band, bluegrass and country. Floating Glass Balls 8 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, www.billstavernandbrewhouse.com, no cover. The Floating Glass Balls plays a blend of bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing, contemporary and country. Wildish 8 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, www.adrifthotel.com, no cover. Wildish is a progressive folk band that plays indie and Americana.
Friday, May 30 Low Tide Drifters 7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory.org, $10 adults, $2 children. Known for their “underdog folk music,” Low Tide Drifters creates roots-based songs that reflect the struggles of everyday people in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Mac Potts on Piano 7 p.m., Finn’s Fish House, 227 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-8330, www. finnsfishhouse.com. Mac Potts plays jazz, blues and contemporary on piano.
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Friday, May 30 (continued) Open Mic 7:30 p.m., Hondo’s Brew & Cork, 2703 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503325-2234, no cover. Musicians, singers and comedians are welcome. Performers receive $1 off pints. Daric Moore 8 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, www.hoffmanblog. org, $10. Astoria singer/songwriter Daric Moore will present an evening of original solo guitar and voice compositions of upbeat indie rock music.
Alena 7 p.m., American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, www. seasidepost99.org, no cover, 21 and older after 8 p.m. Alena Sheldon sings country, southern rock, R&B and blues. Hamil and Zack 7 p.m., Big O Saloon, 89523 Oregon Hwy. 202, Astoria, no cover. Hamil and Zack play classic rock and a mix of other genres. Third Street Band 7 p.m., The Cove at the Peninsula Golf Course, 9604 Pacific Highway, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2828. The Third Street Band plays traditional and contemporary bluegrass with three part harmonies on guitar, bass, banjo and dobro. Reservations are recommended. Open Mic 7:30 p.m., Hondo’s Brew & Cork, 2703 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-3252234, no cover.
Wildish 9 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360642-2311, www.adrifthotel.com, no cover.
Low Tide Drifters 9 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360642-2311, www.adrifthotel.com, no cover.
Saturday, May 31
Sunday, June 1
Troll Radio Revue 11 a.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-3250010, free, donations welcome. Take part in the monthly live broadcast with the Troll Radio House Band, Mr. Troll, the Troll Radio Theater Troupe and guests. The event is broadcast live on KMUN 91.9 FM and KTCB 89.5 FM.
Richard T. Blues Ensemble 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Richard T. (guitar and vocals), Maggie Kitson (vocals) and Don Burgett (bass) perform a repertoire of blues.
George Coleman 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360642-4150, www.shelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. George Coleman plays pop, jazz, folk and rock music on his 12-string guitar. Ray Raihala 6 p.m., T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-2545, no cover. Ray Raihala plays acoustic Americana with elements of folk, blues, country, soft rock and some old standards. Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www. bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Cary Novotny 7 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360-901-0962, www.peninsulaartscenter.org, $12. Cary Novotny (vocals, guitar) plays modern and traditional Celtic music, and will be accompanied by Eddie Parente (violin), who plays jazz, bluegrass, classical and international folk music.
Editor’s Pick: Saturday, May 31 Ryan Walsh Concert 7 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, www.liberty-theater.org, $15. Astoria-born-and-raised classical guitarist Ryan Walsh will perform a debut album release concert, taking the audience on a musical journey through centuries of world history, featuring timeless classical works and original compositions. Photo by Amy Ryding
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503-436-1539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, 21 and older. Bill Hayes, Dave Quinton and Gary Keiski play swing, jazz, country, bluegrass and folk. The Blind Willies 8 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, www.adrifthotel.com, no cover. The Blind Willies offers up a raucous blend of folk, blues, Americana, rock ‘n’ roll and original songwriting. Open Jam Session 10 p.m., Twisted Fish, 311 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3467, www. twistedfishsteakhouse.com, no cover, 21 and older. Hosted by Bruce Smith, the weekly Open Jam Session welcomes anyone to bring an instrument and play on stage.
Thursday, June 5 Alex Puzauskas 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360642-4150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Basin Street NW 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www. bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Dallas Williams 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, 21 and older.
Brian Johnstone 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, 21 and older. Brian Johnstone plays flamenco guitar, jazz and blues.
Music Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390, www. astoriaseniorcenter.vpweb.com, free.
Evensong 6 p.m., Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1222. Evensong features Jennifer Goodenberger (piano) and Wes Wahrmund (guitar, flute and clarinet), meditative songs, Psalms, readings and quiet reflection.
Tenor Guitar Gathering Kickoff 7 p.m., Rogue Ales Public House, 100 39th St., Astoria, 503-325-5964. The fifth annual Tenor Guitar Gathering is the largest and only event of its kind in the world. The four-day event will feature renowned performers including Tim May, The Lion Sons, Tom Molyneaux, Carl Allen, Douglas Fraser, Jean Mann and more. There are multiple venues and multiple times for the scheduled concerts, luncheons and workshops. For full details, go to www.tenorguitarfoundation.org. The event runs to June 8.
Los Estupidos 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com, no cover. A hodge-podge group of accomplished musicians and DJs, Los Estupidos’ style is a mix of Afro-Latin, makossa, hip-hop, cumbia and Afro beat. Low Tide Drifters 8 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360642-2311, www.adrifthotel.com, no cover.
Monday, June 2 Ray Tarantino 8 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, www.adrifthotel.com, no cover. Ray Tarantino is a contemporary rock singer-songwriter playing a mix of adult contemporary, folk rock and Americana.
Tuesday, June 3 Brian O’Connor 5:30 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards. Ray Tarantino 8 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, www.adrifthotel.com, no cover.
Wednesday, June 4 The Coconuts 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach,
The Pine Hearts 8 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, www.adrifthotel.com, no cover. The Pine Hearts is an alt-bluegrass trio playing upbeat original tunes.
ARKETS Friday, May 30
Puget Island Farmer’s Market 3 to 6 p.m., Stockhouse’s Farm, 59 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet, Wash., 360-849-4145, www.stockhousesfarm.com. Features fresh produce.
Saturday, May 31 Saturday Market at the Port 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Harbor front at Howerton Way, Port of Ilwaco, Wash., www.portofilwaco.com. Shop for farm fresh produce, handmade crafts, fine art, plants, baked goods and prepared foods. Sunday Market on the Dock 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1161 Robert Bush Drive, South Bend, Wash., 360-875-8157. This open market features live music, jewelry, food and many treasures.
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SummerFest Noon to 5 p.m., Pacific Ave., downtown Long Beach, Wash., www. funbeach.com, free. SummerFest street fair is full of family friendly entertainment and activities featuring balloon artistry, face painting, horse and wagon rides, live music with George Coleman and more.
Sunday, June 1 Astoria Sunday Market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 12th St., downtown Astoria, 503-325-1010, www.astoriasundaymarket.com. Astoria Sunday Market features fine art, crafts, gift items and fresh produce. Enjoy live music with Third Street Band in the food court. The Clatsop County Master Gardeners will be available to answer plant questions. Sunday Market on the Dock 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1161 Robert Bush Drive, South Bend, Wash., 360-875-8157. SummerFest Noon to 5 p.m., Pacific Ave., downtown Long Beach, Wash., www. funbeach.com, free.
VENTS
Thursday, May 29 Trivia Night 6 p.m., The Ship Inn Lounge, No. 1 Second St., Astoria, 503-325-0033, 21 and older. Bring a team or just bring yourself and test your knowledge of useless facts.
Trivia Night 7 p.m., Baked Alaska, No. 1 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-7414, www. bakedak.com, $2 per person per game. Play the weekly trivia tournament in the lounge.
Saturday, May 31 Junior Classic Livestock Show 6 a.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, 503-440-0606, www.ncjclivestockshow.com, all ages. The North Coast Junior Classic Livestock Show will offer youth the opportunity to grow and learn through a variety of beef, swine and sheep classes. Classes will be offered in the areas of showmanship, breeding prospects and market categories. Rock the Beach 7:15 a.m. check-in, Chamber of Commerce Community Hall, 207 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1040, www.cbchildren.org, $20 to $40. The fourth annual Rock the Beach 5K and 10K run/walk is a benefit for the Cannon Beach Preschool and Children’s Center. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. and features a scenic route through town center with on-the-beach starts and finishes. Bird Walk 9 a.m., Fort Clatsop, Lewis & Clark National Historic Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-738-9126, www.nclctrust.org, free. Join ecologist and birder Mike Patterson for a walk to Yeon House near Sunset Beach. Bring water, snacks, binoculars and dress weather appropriately. Tillamook Head Hike 9:45 a.m., Sunset Pool, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www. sunsetempire.com, $20 to $25 residents. The Sunset Empire Parks & Recreation District will host a guided hike on Tillamook Head. Meet at the pool and transportation will be provided. This is a moderate five-mile hike and hikers should bring provisions. Advance registration is recommended.
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Friday, May 30 Picture Attic Celebrates Anniversary 1 p.m., The Picture Attic, 711 Pacific Highway N., Long Beach, Wash., 360642-4770, www.pictureattic.com. The Picture Attic celebrates 33 years with an open house, demonstrations, make-and-takes, and refreshments.
“Earthquakes & Tsunamis” 1 p.m., South Bend Library, 1216 W. First St., Wash., 360875-5532, free. Naturalist Julie Tennis will give a hands-on discussion on what to expect when an earthquake and tsunami occur and how to be more resilient. She will discuss preparations for the individual person, the home and the community. “Seed to Plate” 1 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org, free. Jump into the growing season with Teresa Retzlaff as she presents “Seed to Plate: Edibles for North Coast Gardeners to Grow and Cook.” Retzlaff will share her experience and tips to grow edibles on the coast. Appetizers will be provided, and plant starts will be available for purchase. Cheese Tasting 4 p.m., Astoria Co-op Grocery, 1355 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-325-0027. Join Brandon Massey, the Co-op’s official “cheesemonger,” for a local and regional artisan cheese tasting. Chat about local cheeses, visit with the people who make them, and explore new ideas for pairing cheese with more of your favorite foods. Under 18 Regional Art Show 5 p.m., Cannon Beach Gallery, 1064 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503436-0744, www.cannonbeacharts.org. The third Under 18 Regional Art Show will showcase original artwork of students in grade school to high school from Rockaway Beach to Gearhart. The show runs to June 8.
Tuesday, June 3 ENCORE Lunch Bunch 12:30 p.m., Bigfoot’s Steakhouse, 2427 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside. This month’s topic will be “Flag Day.” Guests are welcome to attend. ENCORE is a membership organization for people age 50 and older. For questions, call Lynne at 503-738-3044 or Reta at 503-717-2297. PageTurners Book Discussion 2 p.m., Ocean Park Library, 1308 256th Place, Ocean Park, Wash., 360665-4184, www.TRL.org, free, adults. Join in a discussion of “The House Girl” by Tara Conklin. The PageTurners Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month.
Friday Night Mixer 5 p.m., Imogen Gallery, 240 11th St., Astoria, 503-468-0620, www.imogengallery.com. Enjoy a social time at the gallery with art, conversation and an adult beverage.
Thursday, June 5
Relay for Life 6 p.m. Chinook School, 810 Hwy. 101, Chinook, Wash., 503-440-3226. The Relay For Life of Long Beach Peninsula unites the community to honor cancer survivors, raise awareness about what can be done to reduce cancer risk and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease. The event runs to noon May 31. “American Winter” Film Screening 7 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, free. Filmed over the course of one winter in Portland, the award-winning documentary “American Winter” presents an intimate snapshot of the state of the economy as it is playing out in many American families, revealing the devastating effects of high unemployment and underemployment.
3 C’s Car Show Noon, Costco, 1804 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton, 503-338-4119. Costco will host its first annual Costco Cool Cars Show including boats, bikes, scooters and motorcycles. All proceeds to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network.
Trivia Night 6 p.m., The Ship Inn Lounge, No. 1 Second St., Astoria, 503-325-0033, 21 and older. Submitted photo by Bob Harbison
Saturday, May 31 Tall Ships Tours 10 a.m., East Basin Marina, 10 Pier 2 at 36th St., Astoria, 800200-5239, www.historicalseaport.org. Walk-on tours and sailing excursions are open on the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain through Sunday, June 1; times vary. The tall ship excursions include adventure, battle and evening, and cost $43 to $63, and $3 donation for walk-on tours. A trading ceremony with the Chinook Nation is scheduled for 11 a.m., June 1 at the Columbia River Maritime Museum.
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Thursday, May 29 Complex Nature of Soils 6 to 9 p.m., OSU Clatsop County Extension, 2001 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-8573, free. James Cassidy will present a workshop on the nature of soils “Soil! What it is and How it Works.”The program is suitable for farmers and gardeners and attendees will learn how soils are formed, soil health and microbiology, and how farmers and gardeners can best make use of this resource. Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
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Hear indie rock in Manzanita Daric Moore plays the Hoffman Center MANZANITA — Astoria singer/songwriter Daric Moore will present an evening of original solo guitar and voice at 8 p.m. Friday, May 30, at the Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave. Admission is $10.
Moore is in the process of recording an album with full instrumentation to showcase his indie rock style. His music has been called upbeat, intense, lyrically strong and full of feeling. Moore performs regularly in Astoria. He has appeared in the Hoffman Center community talent showcases and did a solo concert at the center in June 2013. Moore was in the band Revolution I from 1985 to 1995 as the drummer and singHU 7KH EDQG UHFRUGHG RQH DObum, “Revoloceans,� and performed in the Portland area. Moore also recorded a solo album, “No Design,� in 1995, plus an album of experimental songs with friends in 2000.
Daric Moore 8 p.m. Friday, May 30 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita 503-368-3846 http://hoffmanblog.org Submitted photo
Daric Moore will perform at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita.
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‘Guilty Conscience’: a play of suspense
ILWACO, Wash. — 7KH 3HQLQsula Players are getting things ready to open their latest murder mystery. Directed by Laurie Carter, “Guilty Conscience,� by Richard Levinson and William Link, is a mind-bender suspense that is IXOO RI WZLVWV DQG WXUQV 7KH play opens at 7 p.m. Friday, May 30 and runs to June 8 at the River City Playhouse. Sunday performances will be at 2 p.m. “Guilty Conscience� has
been cast, and members have been busy rehearsing for weeks. Clint Carter plays Arthur, a devious attorney with murder on his mind. Stephanie James plays LouLVH $UWKXUÂśV ZLIH ZKR KDV D few tricks of her own. Missy %DJHDQW LV -DFNLH $UWKXUÂśV PLVWUHVV ZKR LVQÂśW TXLWH DV GXPE as she seems, and Janis Hoover plays the district attorney, who LVQÂśW UHDOO\ WKHUH RU LV VKH" 7KH SOD\ LV DERXW D EULOOLDQW and ruthless criminal attorney
plotting to kill his wife, playing out each scenario in the courtroom of this mind. He creates an imaginary prosecutor and pits himself against this alter ego in a series of witty, sometimes hostile exchanges. Again and again he is frustrated, unable to formulate the ultimate alibi, and is shocked when he learns that his wife and someone else are simultaneously planning to kill him. River City Playhouse is
located at 127 S.E. Lake St. 7LFNHWV DUH HDFK DQG FDQ be purchased at Okies in Ocean 3DUN 6WRUPLQœ 1RUPLQ´ LQ /RQJ %HDFK 2OH 7RZQH &DIpp in Ilwaco or at the door.
‘Guilty Conscience’ 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 30, 31, June 6 and 7 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1 and 8 River City Playhouse 127 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash. $10
Guitarist, violinist to perform at arts center LONG BEACH, Wash. — As part of its Guitar Masters Series, the Peninsula Arts Center will welcome guitarist Cary Novotny for a concert, along with acclaimed violinist Eddie Parente, at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31. An outstanding guitarist and entertaining vocalist, Novotny has been actively involved in the Irish music scene for 20 years. His trademark sound has made him one of the most in-demand guitar players in Irish music today. With unerring rhythm, bound-
less energy and versatility, he varies from breakneck speed WR GHOLFDWH ÂżQJHU VW\OH LQ WKH blink of an eye. Novotny was a founding member of former Lord of the 'DQFH ÂżGGOH GXR 7KH %ULGLHV -RKQQ\ % &RQQROO\ÂśV %ULGJHWRZQ DQG 3RUWODQGÂśV YHQHUDEOH ,ULVK EDQG &XO DQ 7L Parente is an accomplished violinist and composer experienced in jazz, bluegrass, classical and international folk music. He tours extensively in Russia performing his original jazz and Latin compositions
while continuing his violin studies there. Wine, beer and other refreshments will be available. 7KH 3HQLQVXOD $UWV &HQWHU LV ORFDWHG DW 3DFLÂżF $YH Doors at 6:30; admission is $12 at the door. Reservations can be made at www.peninsulaartscenter.org or by calling 360-901-0962.
Cary Novotny and Eddie Parente 7 p.m. Saturday, May 31 Peninsula Arts Center
The Coaster Theatre Playhouse Presents
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504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash. 360-901-0962 $12
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Guitarist Cary Novotny will perform at the Peninsula Arts Center May 31.
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The annual Tenor Guitar Gathering takes place June 5 to 8 in Astoria. When asked what’s special about this year’s event, founder and tenor guitar rain-maker Mark Josephs, says, “What’s good is that there still is a 7HQRU *XLWDU *DWKHULQJ 7KLV LV RXU Âż IWK \HDU DQG LWÂśV been recognized by people around the world.â€? The gathering was the off-shoot of a Listserv Josephs started in 1999, at a time when he didn’t even own or play a tenor guitar. “I thought I could pick up some guitar WLSV ´ KH FRQWLQXHG Âł:H KDG Âż YH JX\V on our tenor registry for a long time – then, in a couple years, it grew to 1,200, and I just thought, why don’t we put out the word that we’re getting some musicians together and see what happens.â€? What happened, as they say, is history. Astoria now resonates as the sound-hole of the tenor guitar universe. “Most guitar companies know we exist,â€? Josephs said. “G-7, a prominent capo maker in England, has known about us for years. And luthier Bill Collings, of &ROOLQJV *XLWDUV LV Ă€ \LQJ LQ D ZRUOG FODVV JXLWDU IURP Nashville for our headliner, Tim May, to play.â€?
guitar. Every year now we’re able to get somebody who’s really interesting, top-notch. And a lot of the past players wanted to come back again – we all have such a great time.â€? Also returning are crowd favorites from last year: John Lawlor, Tom Molyneaux, EZ Mark Poschman, Stephen Schauer, Pat MacSwyney, Erich Sylvester, Gerry Carthy, Carl Allen and Mark Josephs himself. (For a complete schedule and tickets, see http://tenorguitarfoundation.org) But it’s not only about importing talent; there are plenty of great local musicians as well. KMUN pro Carole Newman knew guitarist Terry Trenholm; she also put Josephs in contact with Seattlelite and one of the few women tenor guitar players, Jean Mann. “I called Terry and said, ‘Somebody told me I should ask you to play,’â€? said Josephs. “Terry lives off the grid in Newport and is a whole tenor guiWDU EDQG Âą KH SOD\V JXLWDU KDUPRQLFD EDVH GUXP +HÂśOO probably be the hit of this year’s gathering.â€? The gathering evolves organically, so Josephs never knows exactly what will happen until it does. Headliners and Locals This makes for a new musical adventure every year. The prominence of the gathering is beginning to at- “There’s a guy, Barney Perrine, who lives in WarrenWUDFW KLJK SURÂż OH PXVLFLDQV 0D\ IHDWXUHG WKLV \HDU LV ton and makes guitar straps. I asked him to make us RQH RI WKH WRS Ă€ DW SLFNLQJ JXLWDULVWV LQ WKH ZRUOG +H a couple, and it turns out he also has PA equipment started his music career at 11 and by 13 was perform- that we may borrow. There’s so much goodwill – that’s ing at the Louisville Bluegrass Festival; he was voted how it works.â€? best instrumentalist of 2012. Music critic Robert Oermann described May’s Tenor Guitar Hall of Fame sound this way, “Call it folk, call it acoustic, call it 2QH \HDU VRPHRQH Ă€ RDWHG WKH LGHD RI D 7HQRU *XL EOXHJUDVV , FDOO LW KHDUWIHOW ´ 0DUN +XUOH\ RI 0RRG\ WDU +DOO RI )DPH 7KH QRWLRQ WRRN KROG $V -RVHSKV %OXHV IDQ PDJD]LQH +LJKHU +LJKHU VDLG Âł7LPÂśV VD\V Âł2XU +DOO RI )DPH KDV EHFRPH UHDOO\ LPSRUWDQW MDZ GURSSLQJ VROR FDXVHG (GGLH 9DQ +DOHQ WR ZHHS to people.â€? from insecurity.â€? This year the posthumous inductee will be James “Tim is a fantastic player, and after I contacted him Wesley “Jimmieâ€? Dodd (1910 – 1964), the emcee KH VTXHH]HG XV LQWR KLV VFKHGXOH ´ -RVHSKV VDLG Âł+HÂśOO for the Mickey Mouse Club, who wrote the original be playing a guitar he made, as well as the Collings Mickey Mouse Club March. Baby Boomers grew up
The prominence of the gathering is beginning to attract highprofile musicians.
What is a tenor guitar? • a slightly smaller, four-string relative of the steel-string acoustic or electric guitar; • developed so that players of the four-string tenor banjo could double on the guitar; • usually tuned in “fifths to CGDA,â€? like a violin or cello; • according to tenor guitarists, this makes the chords “more orchestral, more beautiful, more lush.â€?
Cigar box tenor guitars – made in collaboration between Seaview, Washington, resident Alan Matta and Astoria resident Larry Aldred – will be on sale to support the Tenor Guitar Gathering in Astoria June 5 to 8. The gathering will also host a workshop Saturday morning where you can learn to build a simple cigar box guitar yourself.
watching Jimmie and his tenor guitar on early ’50s television. Jeff Gatten, a historian and collector (he KDV 'RGGœV RULJLQDO WHQRU JXLWDU LV À \LQJ XS IURP /RV Angeles and will be accepting the honor for Dodd. Texas-style strummer, Jerry Thomason, will also be inducted.
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This year a special feature has been added. RiverSea Gallery is sponsoring a meet and greet for folks who want to hang out with these incredible musicians. The “Backstage Pass,â€? a special $30 ticket, will allow participants into the gallery from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 6. Small plates and wine will be served. (For tickets and information, call 503-325-1270.) There are musical events all around town during the festival, but don’t miss the main shows Saturday and Sunday evenings at the Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse. Both nights feature world-class musicians playing a range of music from contemporary jazz to down-home folk. Sunday night promises to be the capper with both 6WHSKHQ +DXHU MXGJHG EHVW JXLWDU EDFNXS EULQJLQJ ZLWK KLP -RQDWKDQ 7UDZLFN DQG QDWLRQDO Âż GGOH FKDP pion Aaron Carter; and Pat MacSwyney (best lead guitar). In fact, the whole event is a showcase that burnishes Astoria’s reputation as a unique musical Mecca on the North Coast.
From top: EZ Marc Poschman, “The Ten-Finger Tzar of the Tenor Guitar,� started playing tenor guitar around 1965 and is entirely self taught. His captivating vocals and guitar style has made him a favorite performer at the Tenor Guitar Gathering.
John Lawlor, a tenor guitar jazz chord virtuoso, performed at the Tennor Guitar Gathering for the first time last year and will return to this year’s gathering.
A versatilve acoustic guitar player since the age of 11, Tim May has performed in numerous bands and is a teacher and clinician.
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VISUAL ARTS • LITERATURE • THEATER • MUSIC & MORE Story by CATE GABLE • Submitted photos
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Find waves of new artwork
Learn garden tips from local organic farmer
Fairweather to open ‘Water’ show
SEASIDE — Fairweather House and Garden opens a new show, “Water,� by artist Patricia Clark-Finley Friday, May 30. A light brunch with complimentary mimosas will be offered throughout the opening reception from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A native of Washington, Clark-Finely lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years. She studied art and business at the University of Washington and the University of California, Berkeley, and she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute. She has been included in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Gallery, numerous Bay Area and national juried and invitational exhibitions, solo and group shows. The artist now resides in Whatcom County, Washington, and works from Ocean Park and Orcas Island.
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Clark-Finley has worked in encaustic, monotype and multi-media. Her work involves narrative and mythology, and her current interests UHĂ€HFW RFHDQ ELUG DQG ZDWHU themes. “The art critic Lucy Lippard wrote a good book called ‘A Sense of Place’ that works DURXQG WKH LQĂ€XHQFH RI SODFH in art,â€? Clark Finley wrote in her artist statement. “Euphoric light, drama, metaphor and humor capture my imagination in the world-away of the ocean beach or island spaces I occupy. “I look down on a beach with layers of tidal debris, the surface of the bay, along with crows, gulls and occasional otters, eagles and cranes. The ‘Water’ series is based on these elements. Light overlays the substance of matter as objects drop away, leaving optic remnants that read like memories. The tides rise and fall, WKH ZLQG UXIĂ€HV VWRUP VXUJes, recording the tickles and whispers along the skin of the oceans. “Creativity is a plastic
Seaside Library to host Teresa Retzlaff SEASIDE — Jump into the growing season at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31with “Seed to Plate: Edibles for North Coast Gardeners to Grow and Cook� at the Seaside Public Library. Submitted photo
“Blue Stars� by Patricia Clark-Finley.
space. There are shifts from one form to another as the mind uses more than language to process ideas and formulate inquiries. Narrative, metaphor and poetry mix. Language shifts to images. Sight is layered with remembered images and imagined scenes. There are shifts from sensation to processed information, followed by synthesis of layered concepts and abstractions. I want to convey how it feels to be here on earth at this moment.� Fairweather House and Garden is located at 612 Broadway. For more information, visit www.fairweatherhouseandgarden.com or call 503-738-8899.
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Teresa Retzlaff, owner of 46 North Farm in Olney, will present “Seed to Plate: Edibles for North Coast Gardeners to Grow and Cook� at the Seaside Public Library.
The event will be presented by local organic farmer Teresa Retzlaff of 46 North Farm and the North Coast Food Web. An opportunity to pursue her passion for organic farming led Retzlaff to the Oregon Coast in 2003, where she and her husband, Packy, joined an emerging community of growers and local food enthusiasts. For six years they operated a small farm in Seaside, and in 2009 they started 46 North Farm on 18 acres of land they purchased in Olney, where they grow vegetables, fruit, KHUEV DQG ÀRZHUV Retzlaff’s commitment to a healthy local food economy along the coast led to her become a founding member of the North Coast Food Web, an organization that builds connections in the local food landscape. If you are having trouble growing vegetables in the
North Coast’s short and cantankerous growing season, \RX FDQ ¿QG VRPH WLSV DW WKLV talk – Retzlaff will share her expertise on the subject. She will also provide appetizer examples of locally grown edibles and sell her plant starts. Drop that shovel, put the hoe back in the shed, and bring your questions to the Seaside Public Library, at 1131 Broadway, for an afternoon of gardening delight. For more information, call 503-738-6742 or visit www. seasidelibrary.org
‘Seed to Plate’ 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31 Seaside Public Library 1131 Broadway, Seaside 503-738-6742 www.seasidelibrary.org
Tickets on sale for armory re-opening Roller derby battle, Family Skate Night ASTORIA — In celebration of the re-opening of the Armory, the Shanghaied Roller Dolls will battle the Storm City Roller Girls at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at the historic Astoria Armory. Everyone is invited to stay for Family Skate Night following the game. Proceeds from the event ZLOO EHQH¿W WKH )ULHQGV RI WKH $VWRULD $UPRU\ D QRQSUR¿W organization dedicated to the goal of restoring and re-opening the Armory as a community asset. To learn more about the history of the Armory and the current restoration project, follow the Friends of the Astoria Armory on Facebook or visit www.astoriaarmory.com The Shanghaied Roller Dolls, founded in 2011, is a QRQSUR¿W RUJDQL]DWLRQ GHGLcated to empowering women
Re-opening of Astoria Armory 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28 Astoria Armory 407 17th St., Astoria www.brownpapertickets.com www.astoriaarmory.com $10 adults, children under 5 free VIP seating $45
of all shapes, sizes and skills to be braver, kinder, smarter and stronger. To learn more about SRD and roller derby, contact info@shanghaiedrollerdolls. com or look for Shanghaied Roller Dolls on Facebook.
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The Shanghaied Roller Dolls will battle the Storm City Roller Girls at a Re-Opening of the Astoria Armory event June 28.
Doors open at 3 p.m., and the Armory is located at 407 17th St. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com. Admission is $10; children under 5 are free. VIP seating is available for $45.
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Dreams – during enlightened moments, we seek higher aspirations. Jackie Ferrier certainly has. She is the refuge manager of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. A careful observer might sense her strengths right away. Anyone can feel it. The woman is motivated! I’m being driven in a large four-wheel something or other (Chevy Tahoe), turning east off Sandridge Road onto 95th Street. Minutes later, Ferrier brings the van to a stop, the big vehicle resting on the top of a man-made dike at the southwestern edge of Willapa Bay. $W Âż UVW , WDNH LQ WKH ODQGVFDSH WKRXVDQGV XSRQ thousands of acres of tideland and bay. This land is now free of the notorious – noxious – spartina grass, thanks in no small part to this woman and her capable predecessor, Charlie Stenvall. And free of something else. This engineering feat translates into the removal of three miles of the same man-made dike we are sitting upon. “We’ve taken out QHDUO\ Âż YH PLOHV ´ VKH VD\V Âł:HÂśYH JLYHQ EDFN WKH ED\ LWV RULJLQDO ODQGVFDSH ´ 7KH ZRPDQ EUHDNV LQWR DQ Âż QH VPLOH MDZ VHW HDVLO\ EXW ZLWK GHWHUPLQDWLRQ Aside from re-establishing miles of shoreline, Ferrier has spearheaded the rebuilding of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge’s Riekkola Unit. Bird hunters come from far and wide to hunt the unit. The refuge insists on protecting that privilege. Below us, two river otters frolic in Tarlatt Slough. Ferrier says the refuge hopes to add an observation station nearby. Funding, of course, is always needed. There is already a photo blind between 85th and 95th streets, she reminds me. In a few minutes Ferrier will WDNH PH WKHUH +HUH UHVWV D WUXH SKRWR RS 7KH Âż HOG is alive with Canadian honkers, bright-winged waterfowl and hawks with razor-sharp talons. Meanwhile, the otters play. I scramble down the slippery slope and whistle as I walk. The curious creatures swim closer, bobbing in the swift runoff. The bay is ebbing. I watch the otters dance for 10 more minutes. Eventually, they swim on. Perhaps they have had enough of Beethoven, or the fact that I whistle off-tune. We drive west. “The refuge is attempting to raise donations for an east-west trail, a passage that traverses ocean to bay and hopefully rambles through
forest, coastal prairie, and remarkably well-preserved IUHVK DQG VDOW ZDWHU PDUVK ´ )HUULHU VD\V Âł7KH WUDLO ZLOO XOWLPDWHO\ FRYHU WZR WR WKUHH PLOHV ´ /LNH &ODW VRS &RXQW\ÂśV )RUW WR 6HD 7UDLO WKH SURMHFW RIIHUV XS endless possibilities. “We are also working with the FLW\ RI /RQJ %HDFK WKH )ULHQGV RI WKH :LOODSD 1D tional Wildlife Refuge, and Pacific County. We are always looking IRU JRRG SDUWQHUV ´ “We’re organizing school proJUDPV ´ )HUULHU FRQWLQXHV Âł%ULQJ kids to nature. Introduce them to ZKR ZH DUH DQG ZKDW ZH KDYH ´ Of course, she is speaking about the lovely natural gifts of the CoOXPELD 3DFLÂż F UHJLRQ DQG DERXW KHU RZQ UHIXJH 6KH NQRZV :H cannot save the environment without the help of the next generation. And those to come, like her dreams. Ferrier and her committed staff are determined to do everything within their power to make that happen. Âł5HSRUW DIWHU UHSRUW RQO\ YHULÂż HV WKH QHHG RI LQ YROYHPHQW ´ VKH LPSDUWV )HUULHU LV ULJKW 7KH SODQHW is warming. Science knows it. Ferrier does too. It’s ‘save ourselves’ time, and Ferrier, in her gentle but persuasive way, is committed to positive action and to the pursuit of environmental healing. Today we explore the newer sections of the refuge. An eagle navigates wind currents, locked in an easy
glide, eyes alert. Flocks of geese move south. So are the waterfowl. But my brain keeps gyrating back to otters, to their curious open spirit, to their intrinsic trust in human beings. What might they know? What might we learn? Tomorrow will bring Ferrier closer to her dream. She has many. Tomorrow, Ferrier will be back at her headquarters on the eastern shore of Willapa Bay (near the intersection of the Naselle River, at 3888 Washington State Route 101), intent on empowering adults and children into reshaping the natural world, their natural world. Perhaps, she wishes to leave a legacy. For sure, she wishes to transform our children into good citizens, into conscious benefactors of a healing and miraculous planet. By exposing children to the wonders of nature, she facilitates their getting in touch with their own true natures. $IWHU DQ DIWHUQRRQ ZLWK WKH ZRPDQ , ¿ J ure that anyone could bet the barn on her mission. If the planet is at a crossroads, Jackie Ferrier’s mission appears worth the gamble.
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In 1990, there were 75 artisan cheesemakers in the U.S.; today, there are nearly 1,000. Oregon is home to 22; Washington has 60.
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At home on the LJ Ranch in Oysterville, Washington, artisan cheesemaker Lisa Busenius bottle feeds one of 14 baby goats, called â&#x20AC;&#x153;kids,â&#x20AC;? that were born this spring.
With children grown and out of the house, the milk that once was barely enough soon became a surplus. So the couple acquired milk and cheese processing licenses, and they now sell fresh goat milk on a weekly route across the Long Beach Peninsula, turning leftovers into glorious cheese. 7KRXJK VPDOO WKHLU RSHUDWLRQ SURGXFHV JUHDW YDULHW\ LQ cluding cheddar, gouda, Monterey Jack, fresh chèvre and a tangy fromage blanc, available at their farmstead store and in local shops and restaurants. While each type of cheese is
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You may have seen the name of the restaurant I am reviewing this week, and if you are a regular reader, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wondering why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m visiting another Mexican restaurantâ&#x20AC;Ś after all, as one of my friends pointed out, I seem to be waging a â&#x20AC;&#x153;personal warâ&#x20AC;? on Tex-Mex food with the reviews Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve written thus far. Let me backpedal a bit. In any reviews I have written that feature our local Mexican restaurants, my goal has been only to point out the many differences between Tex-Mex and what I would consider â&#x20AC;&#x153;authenticâ&#x20AC;? Mexican cuisine. In most cases, I prefer the latter, but make no mistake â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the former has its charm, too, even when it most often includes piles and piles of melted cheese and plates that are inexplicably 500 degrees. I could easily list 20 different Mexican restaurants Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve visited, up and down the coast, so I do feel that when I visit a Mexican restaurant, I have plenty to which I can compare it. That being said, there is a lot of mediocre Tex-Mex food out there, but there are also occasional gems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; El Mariachi Loco in Gearhart is just such a gem. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let its location in a strip mall (which I JHQHUDOO\ Âż QG RII SXWWLQJ IRRO \RX $OWKRXJK it is decorated in the same sort of old-world Mexican style that other restaurants share, El Mariachi Loco is brighter, cleaner and more charming than most, and I particularly like sitting in the cantina area. Whereas I often complain about how many restaurants have dropped the nicety of complimentary bread at your table, I love being able to rely on warm chips and salsa being deposited on your table almost before youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve sat down. The salsa at El Mariachi Loco does seem truly authentic in the sense
that it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that â&#x20AC;&#x153;so chunky youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll break your chipsâ&#x20AC;? consistency that we seem to associate with salsa; rather, El Mariachiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s VDOVD LV D ELW WKLQQHU DQG YHU\ SLTXDQW DQG Ă&#x20AC; D vorful, but not spicy, making it palatable for everyone at the table. It is often my practice, on the days I am dining out as The Mouth, to fast for several hours before mealtime so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have enough room to sample an adequate cross-section of a given menu. With a growling stomach I ordered the asada nachos, topped with carne asada, beans, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m afraid I wolfed them down quite ravenously. The beef was spicy and tender, and the melted cheese wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t over-the-top, as is often the case. The pico de gallo tasted light and fresh, and overall these are not the heavy nachos I
El Mariachi Loco earns my vote as one of the best Tex-Mex places on the coast.
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Molocajete, from El Mariachi Loco in Gearhart, includes cactus, shrimp, pinto beans, carne asada and pollo asado served in a lava rock bowl. Photo by Alex Pajunas
would expect from other places. The camarones Monterrey piqued my interest, with butter-soaked shrimp wrapped in bacon. Read that again: butter, shrimp, bacon. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even humanly possible for that combination to taste anything other than delicious. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a similar dish on any other Mexican menu locally, but it was H[WUHPHO\ FUHDP\ DQG VDYRU\ , GLG Âż QG WKH shrimp to be a bit over cooked, which made them a little tough. Enchiladas rancheras â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enchiladas stuffed with chicken and topped with fried egg and salsa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; were also an unusual and interesting
mouth OF THE COLUMBIA COAST WEEKENDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LOCAL RESTAURANT REVIEW Story by THE MOUTH OF THE COLUMBIA â&#x20AC;˘ mouth@coastweekend.com HOURS: Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.
SERVICE: Our server was very friendly, and the food was quick to come out of the kitchen.
PRICES: The prices are reasonable and what I would expect to pay, ranging from $8 to $15 for entrĂŠes.
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: Most of the dishes come with chicken, beef, pork or seafood; although you can ask that your dish be prepared without meat.
ATMOSPHERE: Clean and bright, El Mariachi Loco features all the traditional bright colors, seemingly stucco-ed walls, and architectural elements that are common in Mexican restaurants, although I think El Mariachi Loco is doing a better job with its dĂŠcor than most.
DRINKS: Coffee, soft drinks (including Mexican soda), beer, wine and a full bar.
choice. While enchiladas and huevos rancheURV UDQFK VW\OH HJJV DUH WZR FRPPRQ EXW separate dishes, I enjoyed the marriage of the two, while trying to put aside how many calories I must have been ingesting (particularly DIWHU WKH QDFKRV DQG EXWWHU\ EDFRQ\ VKULPS $OWKRXJK , DSSUHFLDWHG WKH QRYHOW\ RI WKH GLVK I think I would have preferred just the chicken enchiladas on their own, although the fried HJJ GLG DGG DQ LQWHUHVWLQJ HOHPHQW ERWK LQ Ă&#x20AC; D vor and texture. My favorite dish of the evening was the super burrito de mole, with beef, rice, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream, drenched in rich mole sauce. Mole is sort of a generic term for a host of sauces used in Mexican cuisine, and can be black, red, yellow or green, although the kind we most often see here is mole poblano. Mole poblano contains about 20 ingredients, and can variously include chocolate and chili peppers. I am not often impressed by the mole sauces Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve tried locally, but the version served at El Mariachi Loco is certainly the most rich DQG Ă&#x20AC; DYRUIXO RI WKRVH ,ÂśYH WULHG DQG WKLV LV D GLVK , ZRXOG KDSSLO\ HDW DJDLQ $OO RI WKH HQ trĂŠes are served with standard rice and beans, which are a reliable staple but not particularly exceptional. Overall, El Mariachi Loco earns my vote as one of the best Tex-Mex places on the coast, DQG LWV LQVSLUHG SUHSDUDWLRQV DWWHQWLRQ WR Ă&#x20AC; D vor, and bright, charming atmosphere set it apart from the pack.
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The Picture Attic will host an open house celebrating its 33rd anniversary.
Nitzels did some photograph developing and copied old pictures. As it grew into a framing business, the need for a store front became apparent. Starting with a rental in south Long Beach in 1981, the couple purchased their current location in 1983. The Nitzels have enjoyed serving the peninsula with quality and affordable picture framing. Jean Nitzel has branched out into watercolor painting and her work is on display in the store as well as the work of other members of the Northwest Artist Guild. The Picture Attic is located at 711 Pacific Highway N.
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Seaside artist Greg Navratil will show a collection of recent works at Heinley Fine Arts, a gallery in Taos, New Mexico, in June and July. Navratil earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts, graduating with honors, in 1974 from the Metropolitan State Collage of Denver. Since 1989, he has been painting full-time. He began by visiting colorful natural areas and was inspired to take the colors found in nature and push them to the
limit with acrylics. Since his renaissance in 1989, Navratil has had 16 solo shows and has been included in numerous group shows. In 1995, Greg was the Artist-in-Residence at Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Astoria, and signed books are available upon request. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sower Comes,â&#x20AC;? the third book in the series, will be released in 2015. Additional information is available from the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, MelissaEskueOusley.com
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blood-thirsty monsters and a striking stranger. When Abby encounters David, the doppelgänger of the mysterious young man in her dreams, she realizes her nightmares come true. Braving the attacks of shape-shifting bogeymen, $EE\ DQG 'DYLG PXVW ÂżQG D way to save a magical realm, and all of humanity, even if it means losing each other. Âł)URP WKH ÂżUVW FKDSWHU WR the last, this novel holds the readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention with a suspenseful story of a child-king kidnapping ... Abby, a teen character, will grip the heart with her wits and wisdom.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Eric Hoffer Award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sign of the Throneâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rabbit and the Raven,â&#x20AC;? WKH ÂżUVW DQG VHFRQG ERRNV LQ the trilogy, are currently available from Beach Books in Seaside and Lucyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Books in
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This 4-H Summer Slumber camp will include tent camping, outdoor activities, crafts, campfire, games, relays and more.
Youth: Camp at Fort Stevens Sign up for 4-H Summer Slumber camp HAMMOND â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Youth who just completed fourth to seventh grades are invited to come to a 4-H Summer Slumber camp out at Fort Stevens State Park. This two-day camp starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10 and ends at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 12. Activities will include tent camping, outdoor activities,
FUDIWV FDPSÂżUH JDPHV UHOD\V and more. The registration is due by June 25 or until slots are ÂżOOHG 7KH FRVW LV IRU + PHPEHUV DQG IRU QRQ + members (T-shirt included). Space is limited. Call 503325-8573 if you are interested in attending or for more information.
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Learn the science of soil OSU Extension offers free workshop ASTORIA — James Cassidy from the Oregon State University crop and soil science department will present a program suitable for both farmers and gardeners on the complex nature of soils from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 29 at the OSU Clatsop &RXQW\ ([WHQVLRQ 2I¿FH Cassidy’s program will cover how soils are formed, soil health and microbiology, and how farmers and garden-
ers can best make productive use of this precious resource. Chip Bubl, OSU agricultural agent from Columbia County, will be there to answer crop/soil fertility questions and describe how to interpret a soil test. This program is co-sponsored by Clatsop Soil and Water Conservation District and OSU Extension. Service. The OSU Clatsop County
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Soil Workshop 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 29 OSU Clatsop County Extension Office 2001 Marine Drive, Suite 210
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Musicians, DJs bring Afro-Latin sounds ASTORIA — Born out of necessity, Los Estupidos exists for one reason: To make you move. The hodge-podge group of accomplished musicians and DJs has helmed its successful roaming party across Portland for well over four years. Coastal visitors and residents have the opportunity to hear the group at 8 pp.m. Sunday, June 1 at the Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St.
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Los Estupidos’ style is derived from a mix of live musicians armed to the teeth with horns, percussion and keys who meld tastefully with the constant tinkering and piloting of various DJs and producers. The group’s sound pulls heavily from the Afro-Latin side of things and is peppered with constant injections of makossa, hip-hop, cumbia and Afro-beat. Blend in some tequila-tainted luchadores
with a masterful horn section, percussion, stand up bass and keys, and the result becomes a memorable and sweaty show that is two parts dance party and one part live impromptu production.
Los Estupidos 8 p.m. Sunday, June 1 Fort George Brewery 1483 Duane St., Astoria All ages No cover
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coa st w eeken d M ARK ETPLACE 60 Babysitters, Child Care Peace Learning Center Enrolling for full time toddler position. (Ages 1-2) (503)325-4041
70 Help Wanted Accepting applications for: Maintenance Person Experience with, industrial, mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration helpful. Apply in person No phone calls Monday - Friday 9am-2pm Point Adams Packing Co. 482 Fleet Street, Hammond, Or. Arch Cape Water & Sanitary Districts Plant Operator Career opening for a water & wastewater plant operator Arch Cape Oregon $41–61K DOE w/ excellent benefits High School Diploma or equivalent Oregon Drivers License Reside within 15 minute drive of District plants upon employment Application information at www.archcape.com and www.sdao.com resources/classifieds Caregiver/Housekeeper/ Gal Friday, wanted for seaside home. References and car required. (206)293-1381 Cashier/Clerk Accepting application for honest, friendly, self-motivated individual for a full-time position. Starting pay $9.95 per hour. Free employment screening required. Applications available at Budʼs RV in Gearhart 4412 Hwy. 101 North Gearhart, OR 97138
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70 Help Wanted Warrenton Fiber Co. is seeking experienced loggers for the following positions: •Choker Setter •Rigging Slinger Applications available at: 389 NW 13th St. Warrenton, Or. 97146 or by calling: (503)861-3305
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Make a difference at Job Corps! MTC seeks candidates for the following positions serving youth, ages 16-24, at our Astoria campus: •Cafeteria Attendant (temp) •Maintenance Worker
Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Full Time Developmental Disability Services Coordinator position to provide case management to DD individuals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Must have excellent communication skills with families, community partners and providers, and be proficient in developing and monitoring individual budgets and financial spreadsheets as outlined within the community first State choice plan. The successful applicant will be knowledgeable with computer software such as windows and excel. Requires: Bachelorʼs degree in behavioral science or related field; or Bachelorʼs degree in any field with at least one year of social services related experience; or An associateʼs degree in a behavioral science AND two years human services related experience; or Three years of human services related experience. Valid driverʼs license and pass criminal history check required. Salary range $13.68-$18.63 per hour, DOE, and per current union contract. Send resume, cover letter, and references to Pam Dean, CBH, 2120 Exchange Street, Suite 301, Astoria, OR 97103, or fax to 503-325-8483, or email pamd@clatsopbh.org EOE.
Apply at mtctrains.com & select the Tongue Point location. MTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Tobacco & drug-free campus
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Are you looking for a new career with an unlimited opportunity for advancement? If so, our salespeople earn an excellent income and enjoy the benefits of working with a successful and progressive dealership. If youʼre currently a professional in automobile sales or if youʼre serious about a career change and are looking for the training and guidance that are essential for long term success—weʼd like to talk to you. Call GSMʼs Gregg or Mauro to schedule a time to meet this week. 503-861-3422. Warrenton Kia-EOE!
Experienced Waitstaff. Apply in person at Rileyʼs Restaurant 1104 S. Holladay, Seaside. No phone calls.
Warrenton Fiber Co. seeking experienced: FT Log Loader/Shovel Operator Pay DOE, Includes Benefits Applications available at: 389 NW 13th St. Warrenton, OR 97146 or by calling: (503)861-3305 Help Wanted: 26 unit condominium in Gearhart, Looking for a Licensed Property Manager, send resume to: Condo Association in care of K Martin 944 SE Cellwood Blvd. Portland OR 97202.
Coast Rehabilitation Services is looking for compassionate and enthusiastic employees to work along side people with developmental disabilities. Duties consist of relationship and skill building, support for daily living activities (which may include assistance with feeding, hygiene, and toileting), community participation, and advocacy. Coast Rehabilitation Services is currently seeking a variety of positions, shifts, and wages: •Direct Support Professional •Floater •Lead Worker Competitive wages and benefit package offered. On the job training; previous experience helpful; clean driving record, criminal background check, high school graduate. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please call 503-861-3372. FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST Year round part or full time position for afternoon/evening position. Including weekends and some holidays. Applicant needs an upbeat personality and must enjoy working with the public providing room sales and customer service. Wage based on experience. Please apply in person with resume or supporting qualifications at The Waves Motel, 188 W 2nd St. Cannon Beach or email information to: contactus@thewavescannonbeach.com.
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70 Help Wanted Coastal Family Health Center is looking to fill a full-time Medical Assistant position. Previous experience in clinic or hospital setting is preferred. Fast paced office requiring the ability to work as part of a health care team, bilingual skills valuable. Submit resume to: Chief Operations Officer, 2158 Exchange St, # 304 Astoria, Oregon 97103. sburgher@coastalfhc.org
Housekeeping/Housemen Full-Time/Part-Time needed. Applications at Gearhart by the Sea 1157 N. Marion. D.O.E. Drug test required.
Join us at this beautiful oceanfront location! We are looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who want to work in a team environment! Maintenance: Full-time, year round maintenance position. Basic maintenance knowledge and ability to follow instructions a must. Pool chemical knowledge a plus. Drivers license and availability for all shifts including holidays and weekends a must. We offer vacation pay, 401k and insurance! Starting at $10 – $12/hr DOE Luxury Day-Spa: Openings for part-time LMT, ET and NT. Current Oregon license, experienced, flexible 10-6 scheduling. Please send resume with references to cbsales@hallmarkinns.com or apply at the hotel. Pick up applications/apply in person at The Hallmark Resort 1400 S Hemlock, Cannon Beach. Mail resumes to PO Box 547 Cannon Beach OR 97110 or e-mail to cbaccounting@hallmarkinns.com Pre-employment drug test required. No phone calls please
Mailroom: Opportunity to work part-time in our packaging and distributing department at The Daily Astorian. Duties include using machines to place inserts into the newspaper, labeling newspapers and moving the papers from the press. Must be able to regularly lift 40# in a fast paced environment. Mechanical aptitude helpful and the ability to work well with others is required. Pre-employment drug test required. Pick up an application at The Daily Astorian 949 Exchange Street or send resume and letter of interest to EO Media Group, PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, fax (503)371-2935 or e-mail hr@eomediagroup.com
•Customer Service Rep •Express Lube Technician •ASE CertifiedTechnician •Sales People Join our great team! Seeking great customer service skills and awesome attitude! Valid driverʼs license required. Proudly a drug free environment. Apply at 1605 SE Ensign, Warrenton, OR. Sea Ranch Resort has honest jobs for honest workers. •Front Desk •Retail •Stable hand, with horse back riding experiance Positive, out-going personality with computer skills. Customer service a must. Drug-free. (503)436-2815
Seafood processor hiring for the following positions: Experienced Quality Assurance, HACCP certified a plus but willing to invest the time to train the right person. Crab Shakers, will train. Filleters, Experience preferred. Applications maybe be picked up at 9 Portway Dr Astoria, OR 97103 SMR Construction now hiring all trades. Must have construction experience and valid driver's license. Subcontractors welcome to apply as well. Apply at 3300 Hwy 101 in Gearhart.
Moʼs in Cannon Beach now hiring all positions. Excellent pay, plus benefits. Apply in perosn (503)436-1111 Nursing Openings: RN, LPN, CNA and Certified Medication Aide at Clatsop Care Center. Bring your special care for our residents. Applications available on website www.clatsopcare.org or at 646 16th St. Astoria, OR EOE Purple Pelican seeks part time sales associate. Responsible for customer service, maintaining a sparkling environment, selling beautiful things at the beach! Must have people skills, self motivation, reliability and flexibility. Retail experience a bonus. Fax resume (503)738-5786/email deanandwidemanllc@gmail.com
Make a difference at Job Corps! MTC seeks candidates for the following positions serving youth, ages 16-24, at our Astoria campus: •Vehicle Maintenance Worker •Nursing Assisting Instructor Apply at mtctrains.com & select the Tongue Point location. MTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Tobacco & drug-free campus
coa st w eeken d M ARK ETPLACE 70 Help Wanted Housekeepers and Night Auditor needed. Apply in perosn Motel 6 2369 S. Roosevelt. (503)738-6269 Warrenton/Astoria area. Our drivers are home daily and enjoy steady work. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, 401(k) with company match and more. Requires 1 year recent experience and a good MVR. To apply visit online at www.walshtruckingco.com/ application.php or Email julesl@walshtruckingco.com or joer@walshtruckingco.com and request an application.
105 Business-Sales Op The Daily Astorian is currently seeking independent contractors to deliver our paper in the Astoria/Washington area. $100 signing bonus after completion of 3rd contracted month. For more information on these routes please contact Shelby in circulation 503-325-3211
106 Business for Sale Turn-key Restaurant with lottery income of over $63K. Exceelent Location. Price reduced to $40,000. Owner carry with 1/2 down. (503)739-0393
150 Homes for Sale
2851sq ft., 5 bedrooms 2 1/2 bath with all the amenities, open floor plan, Granite throughout, heated mat floors, end of a cul-de-sac. Buyers agents welcomed. $319,000. (503)791-3548 Open House Saturday May 23rd, 1pm-3pm
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Newly remodeled 1&2 bedroom homes by the bay. Call Today to reserve your new home at Bayshore! (503)325-1749
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250 Home Share, Rooms & Roommates Home share:1 bedroom $550 First & last month, $100 cleaning deposit. No pets/smoking. (503)338-0703
19' Star Fire, runs great! Fishes better!! $3500 OBO
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280 Wanted to Rent Hammond native, returning to Clatsop County, needs rental in Knappa/Svenson area. By June 20th, 2014. Wheel Chair assessable, pet friendly, shop, $650 to $700 a month. Truck driver w/references. Please call 503-455-2539 US Navy Vet.
300 Jewelry Buying Gold, Silver, Estate Jewelry, Coins, Diamonds and Old Watches. Downtown Astoria-332 12th St. Jonathonʼs, LTD Wednesday-Sunday (503)325-7600 We buy Gold and Silver coin, jewelry, complete estate liquidation, Eliminate the middleman. Astoria Assay Foundry. 2935 Marine Dr. (503)741-7893 Open Monday through Saturday
360 Furniture & HH Goods A house full of wicker! Hi-Qual barely-used wood dining table w/grn wicker chairs, Cream/white wicker Q headboard, dresser, nightstands, L. Room couch, chair/ottoman, coffee/side tables, lg armoire, desk/chair. Floral print v. clean/in great shape but easily recovered. All from non-smoking home. Prices range from $50 for chairs to $2,400 for all pieces. Pix-avail/can see in person Tues & Fri before they go to garage sale. Gearhart. kkolding@gmail.com
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words! Donʼt let your motorcycle sit over the winter, turn it into cash! Call today and place it in the classifieds. (503)325-3211 Ask for Kimberly
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Register for summer art camp
CLOVERDALE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Community Arts Project is now accepting registrations for Slug Soup, its popular summer art day camp for young people. Early registration is encouraged; class size is limited. The program will be held June 23 to 27 at Nestucca Jr./ Sr. High School, 34660 Parkway Drive. Sixteen classes in a variety of art forms will be offered to preschool-aged children (3 to 5 years old and bath-
room trained) and to students entering kindergarten through 12th grade next fall. Slug Soup is open to the SXEOLF DQG ÂżQDQFLDO DVVLVtance is available. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a funÂżOOHG FUHDWLYH ZHHN For registration information, contact Kim Cavatorta at 503-392-4581 or info@ communityartsproject.net, or visit CAPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www. communityartsproject.net and click on Slug Soup.
A GLIMPSE INSIDE An occasional feature by MATT LOVE
The Rock Shop The â&#x20AC;&#x153;openâ&#x20AC;? sign blinked red. Odd, I thought: A rock shop in Seaside is open for business at 9:15 a.m.? Does anyone ever shop for rocks at this hour? I had absolutely nothing to do on a Friday morning, so I went inside. Two teenage girls browsed and admired rocks. Teenage girls in a rock shop on a Friday morning? They looked like they knew what they were doing. Maybe there were rock hounds. A man emerged from behind the counter. I figured him for the owner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the first visit to a rock shop in my life,â&#x20AC;? I said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not,â&#x20AC;? said the man. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already here.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is this your shop?â&#x20AC;? I said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, it is. Welcome,â&#x20AC;? he said. The ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name is Terry Hiatt, and he opened Shamousâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;es Rocks in Seaside last November after moving from Portland to live near his daughter and grandchild. For the next 10 minutes Terry and I talked rocks as I poked around the store, marveling at the merchandise and handling a dozen beautiful rocks. I practically interrogated him on the subject of rocks and learned more about them in my brief visit than I had the previous 50 years of my life of not paying attention to rocks, rock hounds or geology professors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rocks tell the stories,â&#x20AC;?Terry told me, and to prove his point he produced a gleaming piece of polished quartz that a local man had found in Quartz Creek, well up in the watershed. It was truly stunning, a work of art, and I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop turning it over in my hands. There seemed to be a whole little universe of color and lines in the rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heft and appearance. A message resided within it, too, some kind of ancient tale. The rock called out to me, demanding I discover its coastal history.
Shamousâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;es Rocks is located at 9 N. Holladay in Seaside. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, unless Terry is out rock hounding. Matt Love lives in Astoria and is the founder of Nestucca Spit Press, which recently published â&#x20AC;&#x153;Driftwood Forts of the Oregon Coast.â&#x20AC;? The book is available at all coastal bookstores and through www.nestuccaspitpress.com. Love can be reached at nestuccaspitpress@gmail.com 20 | May 29, 2014 | coastweekend.com
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A North Coast setting own goals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I heard of other people do- est trails and coastal beaches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thought that instead of As to why the two friends â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe there are some peoing 50 mile runs, and it seemed like such an impossible distance signing up for ... more compet- picked the North Coast as the ple for whom the sign-up fees to me, that I determined that itive commercial races, that for setting for their run, the answer and urban location for a lot of the races is prohibitive, or mayrunning a 50 would be my long- RXU ÂżUVW Âą DQG SRVVLEO\ RQO\ Âą is simple. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to set it up in be there are people who can use term goal,â&#x20AC;? Richey said in an 50 milers, we could just pick email about the distance of the a beautiful place and come up the most beautiful place that we this as an opportunity to set a run. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seemed completely im- with our own route,â&#x20AC;? Richey could think of,â&#x20AC;? Richey said. goal for themselves and jump â&#x20AC;&#x153;A run ending on the beach in into an excited and supportive possible and unthinkable at the said. front of Haystack Rock seemed group of people to go for it, or time, and three years later, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m like a picturesque place to end.â&#x20AC;? maybe it will just be the two of going to give it a try,â&#x20AC;? he said. Details on the run He would know. While pass- us,â&#x20AC;? Richey said. 6LQFH WKDW ÂżUVW KDOI PDUThe run will begin at 7 a.m. athon, Richey has participat- Saturday, July 5. The starting ing through Astoria on a bicycle Participants should consider ed in many races, including a location will be under the As- trip down the West Coast in the some important details. There marathon and a 50-kilometer toria Bridge at Maritime Me- late 1990s, Richey fell in love will be no medical crew or dedrun, which have acted as steps morial Park, 10 Bay St. The with the town and moved there icated vehicles. Runners particalong the way for the 50-mile route will begin on the Asto- VKRUWO\ DIWHU +LV ÂżYH \HDUV LQ ipate at their own risk, and are attempt. ria Riverwalk and cover road, Astoria were spent volunteering responsible for being able to And heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not alone. forest trails, packed sand and at the Astoria Aquatic Center, contact and organize their own Joe Ferguson, a high school sidewalk before ending on the working at the Astoria Co-op aid and transportation in the teacher in Portland, is helping beach near Haystack Rock in Grocery when it was located in event of a medical emergenRichey organize the run. The Cannon Beach. Maps will be the Norblad Building on Duane F\ RU QRW ÂżQLVKLQJ 7KH URXWH two friends met in Reno, Ne- handed out at the beginning of Street, and working as a free- stays near roads for ease of aclance and travel writer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; his cur- cess. There are also no timing vada, where Richey still lives, the run. and have the same goal when To encourage people at all rent profession. chips, so if a participant wishes The North Coast setting is to keep an exact time, it will be it comes to distance running. levels to participate, organizers They also describe themselves will mark 10K, half-marathon, close in proximity to Fergu- the runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual responsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Portland home and ful- sibility. ÂżOOV 5LFKH\ÂśV ORYH RI WKH DUHD In lieu of sign-up fees, Crossword Answer It also is a great spot for trail Richey and Ferguson hope I N D I G O S M O T H E R S T E R N running, according to Richey; those who participate can conN O R M A N A W A Y W E G O A W A V E the runâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s route will include tribute to the race. This can be A R A B L E D A Z E O F O U R L I V E S the Fort To Sea and Tillamook in the form of setting up an unP A P U A A D L E R T R A I N E R S Head trails. manned aid station somewhere T H E E X F I L E S B A R K E E P along the course, perhaps makD Y E D A E R I E N E I G H A cooperatively ing DIY screenprinted shirts, or A A H T E A L S L I P S C E N E I stationing a supporter to take supported run T H E A W E D C O U P L E S H E K E L S The Astoria-Cannon Beach digital photographs to give to M A R R E D C O P S L O P E S E E S UXQ LV QRW DQ RIÂżFLDO RUJDQL]HG those who are participating. B O M B S O F I A V E R O D E Y race but rather a casual, cooperMore complete details reS E C T S A N D T H E C I T Y ative run open to anyone who is garding route maps and markP A T R O O T D O O R S E A R S up to the challenge. ings will be posted as July 5 A L U M P O S S E U P I E R R A T A There is no cut-off time, as approaches. Organizers enS T R I P E D A M E R I C A N I D Y L L all runners are responsible for courage any vegan-friendly T A B A R D A D E N S E W N S O P their own participation. There food or snack vendors or local A R O M A R U I N S O U T A is also no sign-up fee. businesses interested in reachâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish this type of run ing out to participating runners I L L U S E D B R A K I N G B A D was a more common option,â&#x20AC;? to get in contact. For more H E A V I E S T A R O S E O H A R A Richey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Running is obvi- information, visit http://astoA W L I N T H E F A M I L Y S T A K E D ously super popular, but, with ria50m.org. Any questions or P O I S E E R I C I D L E R E S E N D that, a lot of the events have be- ideas can be sent to shootingatS K I E S D E N U D E S A S T R A Y come really commercial.â&#x20AC;? stars@gmail.com
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Birch Trees and Black Birds,â&#x20AC;? a watercolor by Ellen Zimet.
GEARHART â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ellen Zimet will be the main gallery presenter and demonstration artist at the Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End Art Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gearhart ArtWalk reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday June 7. Her show, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strange and Whimsical Art,â&#x20AC;? will include watercolors and Zentangle-inspired art as well as ZRUNV WKDW UHĂ&#x20AC;HFW D YDULHW\ RI mixed-media. During the reception, where refreshments will be VHUYHG =LPHW ZLOO EH DYDLOable to discuss some of the techniques she uses to enhance her paintings. The public is welcome to browse the Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End gallery with an all-new exhibit for June show, featuring photography, oil painting, acrylic, watercolors, jewelry and more. Zimet was born in New York City but grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts. After graduating from Brook-
line High School, she attended Pratt Institute in New York City, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in fashion design and merchandising. Like so many others, her lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey took her down many paths, which included fashion design, merchandising, teaching art and ceramics in middle schools, writing JUDQWV VHUYLQJ DV DQ DGPLQistrator in the Los Angeles 8QLÂżHG 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW DW WKH VFKRRO DQG GLVWULFW OHYHOV DQG ÂżQDOO\ DV DQ HGXFDWLRQDO FRQsultant working throughout California and neighboring states. Now retired and splitting time between Oregon and California, she has had the opportunity to return to her ÂżUVW ORYH DUW 2YHU WKH SDVW 12 years, she has studied with many different artists, but PRVW LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQWLDO LQ KHU GHYHORSPHQW KDYH EHHQ -R 3RPHroy-Crockett, Fealing Lin,
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ASTORIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The award-winning documentary â&#x20AC;&#x153;American :LQWHU´ UHYHDOV WKH GHYDVWDWing effects of high unemployment and underemployment, low wages and 40 years of crafting economic policies to EHQHÂżW WKH ZHDOWK\ DW WKH H[pense of the middle class and working poor. )LOPHG RYHU WKH FRXUVH of one winter in Portland, â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Winterâ&#x20AC;? presents an intimate snapshot of the state of our economy as it is playing out in many American families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Winterâ&#x20AC;? will be shown at a free screening at 7 p.m. Friday, May 30 at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. A coalition of labor unions and community-based orga-
nizations who are working together as part of Oregon Strong Voice , including the Oregon AFL-CIO and the Lower CoOXPELD 'LYHUVLW\ 3URMHFW DUH FR VSRQVRULQJ WKH HYHQW ZLWK Clatsop Community College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These partnerships are crucial to Oregon, and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;AmerLFDQ :LQWHUÂś LV D JUHDW ÂżOP IRU Submitted photo this group to show in Astoria,â&#x20AC;? Watch a free screening of â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Winsaid Oregon AFL-CIO Presi- terâ&#x20AC;? Friday, May 30. dent Tom Chamberlain. Âł7KH PHVVDJH RI WKH ÂżOP is that middle class, working families are being left behind in our economy. The work that Oregon Strong Voice groups and part7 p.m. Friday, May 30 ners like the Lower Columbia 'LYHUVLW\ 3URMHFW DUH GRLQJ CCC Performing Arts Center is about educating the public 588 16th Street in Astoria that we can stand up and make Free UHDO SRVLWLYH FKDQJH LQ RXU communities.â&#x20AC;?
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Artist Q&A Zimet recently answered some questions related to her artistic approach: What or who most inspired you to be an artist? My mother was an artist, and she always encouraged me. All though my grade school and high school years, my teachers supported and praised my artistic endeavors, probably as a way to keep me busy and out of trouble.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flowers in the Vaseâ&#x20AC;? by Ellen Zimet.
Karlyn Holman and Gerald Brommer. She is a member of the Associated Artists of the Inland Empire and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art in California, and a member of the Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End Art Association and the Palette Puddlers in Oregon. Visit the Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End webVLWH DW KWWS WUDLOVHQGDUW RUJ for more information. New members are welcome. The present show runs through June 29. Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End Art Association is located at 656 A St. Call 503-717-9458 for hours and times the gallery is open during June.
What medium(s) do you prefer and why? My favorite media is watercolor, and although I will never master it, I am learning to control it. But having said that, I love pen and ink and collage, and a combination of all three and work that incorporates CitraSolv-treated papers. Where do you gather most of the inspiration for your works? I am always impressed with the work of other artists, but when I try to work in their style, the finished product always looks different. At my age, I just see something I like and go for it. As my friend says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the older you get, the faster you have to paint.â&#x20AC;? What do you like best about your work? When I find a picture I like to use as a reference, I tend to fall in love with the image and then get involved with the painting. I have learned that when you paint animals, you need to paint in their eyes first, and then they help you finish the painting.
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The milk of human kindness
hile such a philosophy might seem unusual in the large-scale dairy industry, it’s right at home with the “back-to-the-land” movement that started in the 1960s and ’70s. Of the era, Parr writes, “A growing cadre of small farmers-turned-cheesemakers, slowly began to make inroads in the well-established commodity cheese production industry. They returned to practices tossed aside by industrial producers, making cheese in small batches from the milk of animals that many raised on their own farms.” Today, such principles continue in the production of artisan cheese, made by “dedicated and passionate people who view their endeavors in the context of the broader importance of sustainable farming, land stewardship, and the production of wholesome, healthy food.” Speaking recently, Parr added that cheese exists as a convergence of “animal, land, and craft,” and according to Cynthia Clark, owner of Crooked Cow Cheese, she couldn’t be more correct. While most 10-year-old girls long for a horse, Clark recalls that what she wanted was “a soft, brown
During the 1860s, Bethenia Owens-Adair, one of Oregon’s first female physicians, organized production of a “mammoth” wheel of cheese to support Union soldiers during the Civil War. Local farmers donated milk, and the wheel was auctioned in Astoria for $145.
A 4-week-old goat waits anxiously for his afternoon feeding in the kidding barn on the LJ Ranch in Oysterville, Washington.
cow,” and almost 35 years later, onsite at the Strange Family Farm in Naselle, Washington, her long-held dream ¿nally came true. Partnering with her neighbor, Annie Strange, Clark acquired her beloved “Crooked,” a high-producing Brown Swiss cow, who came to her from a Tillamook farm where “she’d never been outside, or even seen the grass.” All that quickly changed. In the milk house of the renovated historic barn on the original Parpala homestead, a pristine spread Clark calls “cow heaven,” Crooked’s milk (along with the milk of several other cows) is now used to make high quality artisan cheese – a project Clark started mainly to support her self-proclaimed “cow habit.” Producing on a small scale, Clark turns the grass-laden milk, one batch at a time, into perfect wheels of cheddar – a process that takes seven hours. Using only a water-bath method, she adds precious cultures to heated milk, then stirs in rennet (a natural coagulant) to separate the curds and whey. Once completed, fresh curds are pressed into 4-pound wheels, then dried and waxed by hand, and ¿nally left to age for a minimum of 90 days.
Vegas and Alder, members of a small and happy herd, stand in the fields of the Strange Family Farm in Naselle, Washington. The flat-style dairy barn in the background, designed by original homesteader John Parpala and completed by his sons in 1956, is listed in Washington state’s Heritage Barn Registry. Cynthia Clark says working in the picturesque facility, owned by her neighbors, contributes to her passion for making artisan cheese.
While the process is arduous, the ¿nished product is breathtaking (and delicious), and in learning how to change milk to cheese, Clark says she herself has been transformed. “I never was somebody who was very conscientious about the environment, but all that’s different now. Now I see clearly that what I do must absolutely start with the care of the land, because it’s all going to come out in my cheese. “The grass they graze on, the water they drink, the organic supplements they receive – all of it goes into the milk that I pull from these incredible creatures that I’ve loved and nurtured, and the end result is a unique product that only I can make, and one I have to be proud of. To get there, the focus has to be the earth.” Those components, says Tami Parr, are exactly what artisan
To sustain their families, as well as make money, settlers built small farmstead dairies, peddling their wares and establishing communities virtually linked by butter and cheese.
Kneeling in a field on his 600-acre dairy farm outside of Astoria, Brad Cowan holds a sprig of perennial rye grass and discusses the benefits of rotational grazing while students from the Evergreen State College, in Olympia, Washington, listen and learn.
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Cheese tasting Join Brandon Massey, the Astoria Co-op Grocery’s official “cheesemonger,” from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 31, for a local and regional artisan cheese tasting. Chat about local cheeses and the people who make them, and explore new ideas for pairing cheese with more of your favorite foods. (1355 Exchange St., Astoria; for more information, call 503-325-0027.) cheese is all about. “The enjoyment of cheese – the tastes, the Àavors, the texture, the pairings – are all beautiful and amazing, but they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Cheese is really a complex thing, and all of it – the characteristics of the land, the animals, the people who make it, the economic factors that drive it to market – all of those aspects get distilled down into every single bite.” To experience that themselves, Parr advises readers “get out there and enjoy some locally produced artisan cheese right now.” It’s not just food; it’s “cheese history happening right before your eyes.”
Workers at the Cowan Dairy prep and sanitize cows at the “cups on” station alongside the farm’s 60-bale rotating milking carousel. Eager cows line up for the procedure, and snack on a 50/50 mix of corn and barley – what Brad Cowan calls, “cow candy” – while they’re milked in a process that takes only seven minutes per cow. All of the Cowan’s milk is used to manufacture Tillamook Cheese.
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