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‘LET THE FIRE FALL’

AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE EAGLE CREEK INFERNO

By ROBERT MICHAEL PYLE FOR COAST WEEKEND

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Robert Michael Pyle

diverted onto little state Highway 14 in Washington for more than sixty miles. The Bridge of the Gods was closed, and both Cascade Locks and Multnomah Falls Lodge were in danger of incineration. The drive itself was hell, all those trucks and bright lights, speeding and stalled for mile after mile. All that diesel exhaust and forest fire smoke. And who could help but rubberneck, as the opposite shore erupted in crimson tides of flame? Finally getting off at North Bonneville to soothe

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A wildfire burns on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, near Cascade Locks and the Bridge of the Gods, in early September.

my nerves and gas up, I failed at both: The wall of fire just a mile away across the river, the hot wind of ash and cinders and smoke, and all the buzzed and frightened people did nothing to steel my nerves for the next bout of gridlock and race. And the gas pumps had been turned off because of burning brands flung over the

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river by exploding trees. Those exploding trees! I’d read about flare-ups and blow-ups, when violent convection turns trees to tinder and they ignite like giant matches, sending wild red flame high into the sky above … but to see it, in tree after tree as whole stands were consumed! Or tall trunks would blaze like red-

hot rods, streaking the black slope with pillars of fire. Standing there, eyes stinging, mouth forgetting to close … that’s when I saw the firefalls. Not one, but many, along the undulating face of the steep peaks across the river, like so many bright yellow ski jumps and orange waterslides, but nothing cool about them.

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or almost a century, an event took place in Yosemite called the Firefall. Every evening in summer, at precisely 9 p.m., one person down in the valley called out, “Let the fire fall!” as another person, way up on Glacier Point, tipped a cauldron of hot embers over the lip of the granite cliff. The National Park Service ended the practice in 1968, arguing it was an unnatural imposition on the meadows and the walls. But the tourists loved how it resembled a fiery waterfall, and they missed it. They should have been with me in the Columbia Gorge on Labor Day. Leaving one evacuation zone to the north, in this parched summer of fire and flood, I drove unwittingly into an even starker inferno. Teens tossing firecrackers over a basalt cliff near Eagle Creek on the Oregon side had sparked a blaze, of course. Now Interstate 84 was shut down, all its east- and westbound traffic

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And here’s another thing: When I glassed them, I saw the fire was falling up — rising against the mountain face instead of dropping, ignited by falling embers, then blown by hot winds to join the conflagration above. How one small patch of smolder, maybe an acre, grew, grew, then blew up to cover an entire mountainside in minutes! That gave me the hot chills. Before I left North Bonneville to reenter the river of cars and trucks, a dazed-looking woman walked past, muttering. “I can’t stop thinking about the animals,” she said. “All those animals …” And walked on, into the smoke. Robert Michael Pyle is a writer, biologist and long-time resident of Gray’s River. The most recent of his twenty books is “Through a Green Lens: Fifty Years of Writing for Nature.” He will be reading from the new, updated edition of his classic “Where Bigfoot Walks: Crossing the Dark Divide” at KALA Gallery on Friday, Oct. 20, the 50th anniversary of the famous Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot film.

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Tillamook Forest Center hosts art exhibit, programs TILLAMOOK — Fall rains bring new life to the forest, and it is a perfect time to visit the Tillamook Forest Center (45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook). A new art exhibit and a slew of upcoming programs will provide opportunities to enjoy the best of the season. Check out “Stories from the Forest,” a collection of encaustic paintings by Marge Hayes, on display through Sunday, Nov. 26. Show your love for the forest and volunteer at the Wilson River Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 23. Enjoy all the rain promises at the Mysterious Mushrooms program led by state Park Ranger Dane Osis on Sunday, Oct. 15, and attend a naturalist-led Rainforest Walk on Saturday, Nov. 4. Come back at the end of November for two annual favorites: the Chinook Salmon Release and Holiday Wreath Making. Registration is required, and space is limited for some programs. For more information, visit tillamookforestcenter.com.

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LEFT: Make your own wreath Friday through Sunday, Nov. 24, 25 and 26 at the Tillamook Forest Center. “Participants will be introduced to a variety of natural materials that can be used for home decoration during the holiday season,” organizers wrote. RIGHT: “Patina,” part of Marge Hayes’s exhibit, “Stories from the Forest: Studies in Wood and Wax,” at the Tillamook Forest Center

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Uniform dedication — to others Astoria woman featured in new book saluting military spouses By PATRICK WEBB

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ilitary spouses rarely earn recognition. But anyone who has served will readily acknowledge they make a difference. “Behind the Scenes: The Tales of Military Spouses Making a Difference,” a book published this summer, seeks to highlight some of those 1.1 million unsung heroes. Those featured include Stacey Benson, a new resident of Astoria whose husband, Petty Officer First Class Larry Benson, has joined the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast as a maritime law enforcement specialist. The book was coordinated by Cara Loken, 2016 Armed Forces Insurance National Guard Spouse of the Year. Its stories highlight 30 spouses in all the Armed Forces, husbands as well as wives, some of whom are civilians who had prior service careers. They were selected because they all had another common theme to their lives: helping others. “I kept hearing story after story of the life-changing things that spouses everywhere were doing, in addition to meeting and conquering their own day-to-day challenges,” said Loken, a craft store owner based in Nebraska who encourages veterans to explore the arts to alleviate post-traumatic stress. While some of the writers have specific “helping” occupations — like life coach, mediator, counselor and clinical psychologist — the book’s stories include those of an artist, a real estate salesman, a broadcaster, an attorney, an author, and teachers at middle school and university levels. “When these women and men see a need, they fill it,” Loken said. “It was important to me to put these stories together so all Americans know just how very remarkable the people behind our service members are. I’m sure the tales will inspire others to find their own way to have a lasting impact.” Continued on Page 15

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Stacey Benson and her husband, Petty Officer First Class Larry Benson, a law enforcement specialist who has just begun serving aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast, homeported in Astoria.

“Behind the Scenes: The Tales of American Military Spouses Making a Difference” CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform July 2017 222 pp On sale via Amazon $13.95 All proceeds benefit charities nominated by segment authors; Stacey Benson’s group is the Semper Fi Fund. For more details, see www.semperfifund. org For more details about the other contributors to the book, see www.facebook. com/amilitaryspouselegacyproject

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IN THE COLUMBIA-PACIFIC REGION Thursday, Sept. 14 Basin Street NW 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass and friends perform mainstream jazz classics. Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390. The Astoria Senior Center offers string band, bluegrass and country. Four Shillings Short 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, 503-791-0305, $15. Four Shillings Short plays a mix of traditional and original music including Celtic, folk and world on different instruments. Floating Glass Balls 8 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. The Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country. Wonderly 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Making music in paper suits, indie-folk duo Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk create diverse compositions rooted in woodsy folk music through innovative harmonies paired with instrumental arrangements.

Friday, Sept. 15 Geof Morgan 2 p.m., Ocean Park Library, 1308 256th Place, Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-4184. Nationally known songwriter Geof Morgan plays country and folk music on guitar. Blues Fest 6 p.m., Wilson Field, 25815 Sandridge Road, Ocean Park, Wash., $15. Peninsula Rhythm & Blues Fest features Tim Kelly Band, Hudson Rocket Band and North Coast Blues with the Cadillac Horns.

Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Wes Wahrmund’s classical guitar skills amaze with light jazz and original tunes.

bring instruments and join the jam session to play, sing or listen to folk, bluegrass, country, blues and pop music.

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

Sunday Afternoon Live 2 p.m., Raymond Theatre, 323 Third St., Raymond, Wash., 360-875-5123, $12 to $15. Sunday Afternoon Live presents The Quebe Sisters performing three-part harmony and world class fiddling.

Niall 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, no cover, 21+. Niall Carroll plays pop, classic rock and folk music with vocals on guitar and harmonica.

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Blind Wolf, one of many bands playing the Peninsula Rhythm & Blues Fest in Ocean Park, held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 15 and 16.

Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Wes Wahrmund’s classical guitar skills amaze with light jazz and original tunes. Jennifer Goodenberger 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Jennifer Goodenberger plays new age, folk and original music in styles from classical and contemporary to improvisational and contemplative piano. Maggie & the Kats 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, no cover, 21+. Maggie & the Kats play indie blues and alternative soul. Ashleigh Flynn 7 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503717-8150, no cover. Ashleigh Flynn and the Riveters perform soulful, country-tinged roots and Americana originals. Wonderly

8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Making music in paper suits, indie-folk duo Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk create diverse compositions rooted in woodsy folk music through innovative harmonies paired with instrumental arrangements.

Saturday, Sept. 16 Blues Fest Noon, Wilson Field, 25815 Sandridge Road, Ocean Park, Wash., $15. Peninsula Rhythm & Blues Fest features Robin Gibson Band, Bottleneck Blues Band, Tracey Fordice Band, Blind Wolf and Franco Paletta and the Stingers. George Coleman 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360642-4150, no cover. George Coleman offers a repertoire mix of old familiar favorites and classical selections on his 12-string guitar. Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St.,

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Riverfolk Concert 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $20 to $175. The Riverfolk Benefit Concert features blues performer Bob Malone with Alexa Wiley, Dan Weber, Tom May and Donnie Wright. Nightime Friends 7:30 p.m., American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, 21+. The Nightime Friends band plays classic and contemporary country music; blues, and rock-n-roll from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Wonderly 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Making music in paper suits, indie-folk duo Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk create diverse compositions rooted in woodsy folk music through innovative harmonies paired with instrumental arrangements.

Sunday, Sept. 17 Richard T. & Friends 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Richard T. and friends performs a repertoire of blues. Kitchen Music 1 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2239. All levels welcome to

Junkyard Jane 3 p.m., The Birk, 11139 Hwy. 202, Birkenfeld, 503-755-2722, $10 to $15. Junkyard Jane rose from a mephitic brew of blues, rockabilly, country, folk and funk – displaying a Creole blend of influences they call swampabilly blues. Evensong 6 p.m., Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 Washington St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1222. Evensong features performers Jennifer Goodenberger and Wes Wahrmund, meditative songs and quiet reflection. Skadi Freyer 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Skadi Freyer plays jazz compositions on piano. Lewi Longmire 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Lewi Longmire plays roots rock and Americana music. Na Rosai 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, no cover. Na Rosai plays traditional Celtic, Irish and folk music.

Monday, Sept. 18 Burgers & Jam 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4362973. The legion offers good burgers and good music.

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Riverfolk benefit features Fogerty keyboardist Bob Malone ASTORIA — Riverfolk, an organization that works to help homeless individuals, will hold a benefit concert 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Clatsop Community College’s Performing Arts Center (588 16th St.). Doors open at 6 p.m. The concert features Bob Malone, the keyboardist for Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty who also plays on Ringo Starr’s upcoming album. The show also presents Dan Weber, an award-winning songwriter; Alexa Wiley, a singer-songwriter and activist; and Tom May, a legendary folk performer who played with Gordon Lightfoot, and is the founder and host of the nationally syndicated public radio program “River City Folk.” Riverfolk will be raffling off a brand new Epiphone guitar, six-CD “Anthology of American Folk Music edited by Harry Smith” box set, and two one-year season passes to every show at the Peninsula Arts Center in Long Beach during the program. Raffle tickets are $10 and available at downtown Astoria locations. The organization will also have a live auction

for a dinner to be held at the highest bidder’s home, with local sushi chef Jessi Anderson. Concert attendees will be able to purchase a sampling of Anderson’s treats in the lobby before the show. Riverfolk, State Sen. Betsy Johnson said, is a “homegrown charity that helps people in securing a state ID, a license, a birth certificate, or maybe even military separation documents. An ID is often a path to recovery, and critical for someone trying to get back on their feet.” The concert is “an opportunity to help your neighbors help themselves, by getting foundational documents, and a path to a brighter future,” she said. General admission tickets are $20, but a limited number of VIP packages are available, including a front-row seat, dinner at Fulio’s Restaurant, a Bob Malone CD and an autographed poster. The package costs $175. Tickets are available at riverfolkastoria.com/ concert. For more information, visit riverfolkastoria.com/ benefit, facebook.com/ riverfolkastoria and twitter. com/riverfolkinfo.

OCEAN PARK, WASH. — Ocean Park Library is in for a treat. Former Nashville songwriter Geof Morgan will present a concert 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15. In addition to writing Ronnie Milsap’s “20-20 Vision,” Barbara Mandrell’s “Love is Thin Ice,” and Dickie Lee’s “The Busiest Memory in Town,” Morgan recorded for MCA Records in the early 1980s. But the Nashville commercial music scene was not for Morgan, and he moved to Bellingham in 1982, where his songwriting took a turn to more Pete Seeger-type songs with a social conscience. He recorded several albums under the Flying Fish folk Geof Morgan as a label with songs such as “It young man Comes with the Plumbing” about men’s difficulty expressing feelings and “Casey at the Bat” about pressures to succeed. Morgan toured the U.S. with his music but found that the birth of his daughter made him want to stay home more. He became executive director of Whatcom County Family and Community Network, a position he held for 30 years while studying community organizing. Morgan still lives in Bellingham with his wife, Liz Wade. They both sing and tour with the Kulshan Chorus. The wit and wisdom in his songs, his sincere and personal style, and his awesome guitar playing are not to be missed.

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Tickets on sale for inaugural Peninsula Rhythm & Blues Festival OCEAN PARK, WASH. — Blue skies turning pink, gold and orange; stars shining; evergreens surrounding an outdoor stage; and blues to make the heart weep with joy. All of this is coming to Ocean Park’s Wilson Field with a new music event: the Peninsula Rhythm & Blues Festival. The inaugural event will be held 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15; and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. Ocean Park musician and resident Clint Carter, of the

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North Coast Blues Band, is spearheading the project. Community groups, businesses and local music lovers are working together to bring this first-ever blues event to Ocean Park.

The Ilwaco High School Jazz band will open the festival. Featured bands will be local, and there will be a large Portland music presence. South Pacific County Humane Society offers adult beverages in support of the shelter. Food vendors will be present. Parking will be available on site. Visit peninsulabluesfest. com for information on this musical addition at the heart of the peninsula. Look for the Brown Paper Tickets button to

purchase tickets and guarantee a spot at the extravaganza. Tickets for Friday evening are $15. Saturday afternoon to evening tickets are $18. A small service fee is charged for transactions. A funding effort for upfront expenses is underway at youcaring.com. Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are also available. Contact Clint Carter at clintcarterblues@yahoo.com, or call 360-244-5823. Also check out facebook. com/peninsulabluesfestival.

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GOLFIN’ FOR A GOOD CAUSE MANZANITA — The Mudd Nick Foundation has been providing meaningful learning experiences for the children of North Tillamook County since 1993. Take part in the organization’s annual fundraising weekend events at the Manzanita Golf Course and the North County Recreation District Building in Nehalem on Friday, Sept. 15, and Saturday, Sept. 16. For the golfers: Enter your own foursome or your “dream team” will be created for you. This event ﬁlls up fast so don’t delay — register now! Events: • 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15: Pre-Golf Tournament Dinner at the North County Recreation District (36155 9th St.) • 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16: Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Manzanita Golf Course (908 Lakeview Drive) • 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16: Annual Dinner & Charity Auction at the North County Recreation District (36155 9th St.)

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CCC hosts ‘Extraordinary Living’ conference ASTORIA — The fourth annual Conference on Extraordinary Living will be rockin’ the socks off seniors again 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Clatsop Community College’s Patriot Hall. Participants can attend a plethora of breakout sessions, starting with an engaging keynote speech by Chris Breitmeyer, the community college president. “We will have a rousing wrap-up with local experts on A Cannabis Discussion about medical marijuana for people and pets,” the college wrote in a release. A donation of $10 is requested. Lunch is provided by the Bandit Cafe. Choose from presentations on health, finance, travel and general interest. The 45-minute breakout sessions cov-

er topics like Disaster Prep, Making Friends of All Ages, Ship Report/ KMUN, Dancing Your Way to Fitness, Trail Opportunities on the North Coast and more. For a complete list of events, visit clatsopcc.edu/ communityed. Check out the animals at the Wildlife Rescue Center and the Therapy Animals exhibits. Free ﬂu shots will also be available. The event is made possible by a partnership among Clatsop Community College, ENCORE, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Providence Seaside Hospital, Northwest Senior and Disability Services and FamilyCare Health. To preregister, and for more information, visit clatsopcc.edu/communityed orencorelearn.org, or call the community college at 503-338-2566.

Hoffman Center hosts ‘Dog Gone’ author, writing workshop MANZANITA — Author Pauls Toutonghi will read from his book “Dog Gone: A Lost Pet’s Extraordinary Journey and the Family Who Brought Him Home” at the Hoffman Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. Admission for the evening reading is $7. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. On Oct. 10, 1998, Fielding Marshall hikes on the Appalachian Trail. His beloved dog — a six-yearold golden retriever mix named Gonker — bolts into the woods. Just like that, he vanishes. And Gonker has Addison’s disease. If he’s not found within 23 days, he will die. “Dog Gone” is the story of the Marshall family and

their hunt to track down Gonker. The author of four books, Toutonghi has been awarded a Pushcart Prize, and has written for The New

Yorker, The New York Times, Virginia Quarterly Review, Granta, Tin House and numerous other periodicals. After receiving his Ph.D in English Literature from Cornell University, Toutonghi moved to Portland where he teaches at Lewis & Clark College. Toutonghi’s reading kicks off a weekend for dog-lovers in Manzanita, preceding the all-day Sunday events for the ninth annual Muttzanita Festival (muttzanita.com).

does a writer share personal, painful stories and still negotiate active relationships with the people involved? How do they decide what to tell — and what not to tell? What are some of the best practices for determining how to use a difﬁcult or personally challenging piece of one’s story? The workshop will be held at the Hoffman Center for the Arts. Tuition is $40. Register at hoffmanblog. org/register-for-workshops.

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Open mic

From 1 to 3:30 p.m. that day, Toutonghi will teach a workshop “Writing with Balance.” Whether in ﬁction or nonﬁction or memoir, how

Following Toutonghi’s reading and Q-and-A, the Hoffman Center will hold its Open Mic, where up to nine local or visiting writers will read ﬁve minutes of their

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original work. The suggested (not required) theme for the evening is “Dog Stories.” The Manzanita Writers’ Series is a program of the Hoffman Center for the Arts. The center is located across

from the Manzanita Library (594 Laneda Ave.). More information is available at hoffmanblog. org, or contact Kathie Hightower at kathiejhightower@ gmail.com.

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Watershed council hosts BBQ and raffle NEHALEM — The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council invites council members, partners, friends and the public to attend the council’s annual BBQ to recognize their volunteers and celebrate the council’s accomplishments. The free event will take place 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Nehalem City Park (12705 Hugo St.). The council will provide food and beverages. RSVP to LNWC@nehalemtel. net or 503-368-7424 by Thursday,

Sept. 14, to help with planning.

Raffle

As a new addition, the council is raffling off a winter steelhead angling trip for two on the North Fork Nehalem River. The trip will be guided by Joe Watkins, a professional angling guide and council board member. Tickets are a $5 donation each; only 200 are available for purchase. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Lower Nehalem Water-

shed Council. The prize is valued at $400 and is redeemable from Dec. 15, 2017, through March 1, 2018. The drawing will be held 5 p.m. during the Sept. 16 BBQ, but the winner need not be present to win. For tickets, contact the council at LNWC@nehalemtel.net or 503368-7424. The council is dedicated to the protection, preservation and enhancement of the Nehalem Watershed through leadership, cooperation and education.

Joe Watkins, a Lower Nehalem Watershed Council board member and professional angling guide

END THE SUMMER AT NETARTS BAY

NETARTS — The Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS (Watershed, Estuary, Beach and Sea) is closing out the summer with a bang! This September, catch the last Art of Growing Oyster Tours, Kayak Netarts Bay tours and SOLVE Beach Cleanup. These WEBS-hosted events are part of the Explore Nature series of hikes,

walks, paddles and outdoor adventures. WEBS is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to sustaining the Netarts Bay area through education and stewardship. Learn more at netartsbaytoday.org. All WEBS community programs are free. Tax-exempt donations to Netarts Bay WEBS to enable programs like this are encour-

Coaster Theatre Playhouse

Sept. 22 - Oct. 28, 2017 Tickets $20 or $25 Shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday shows start at 3:00p.m. Sponsored by Becker Capital Management Tickets: 503-436-1242 or coastertheatre.com 108 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR

aged but not required.

Art of Growing Oysters

Join Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS for their last Art of Growing Oyster tour of the season and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how oysters are grown in the Pacific Northwest 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. This final tour features a dock walk with the Community Supported Fishery, a tour of Pacific Seafood’s boats, and concludes at Source, the new oyster and wine bar. The event takes places in the Netarts Bay area; sign up for a specific location. Be prepared to walk on uneven, wet, muddy surfaces. Register online at eventbrite.com. More information and registration details are available at explorenaturetillamookcoast. com and the Friends of Netarts Bay Facebook page.

Kayak Netarts Bay: Bay Entrance

This tour — 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 — offers an easy ride, taking advantage of the outgoing tide toward the bay mouth.

Participants will stop on the way to see the aquarium of marine life, such as kelp and Dungeness crab, filtering shellfish and aquatic vegetation that lives in the shallow waters of the cove. On return, participants will paddle the incoming tides past harbor seals lounging on the sand bar before heading back to the launch site. Tweens and older are free to join this trip. People with serious medical conditions should exercise caution in joining. Anyone more than 230 pounds should notify WEBS during registration to ensure it has the proper gear. Guided by Kayak Tillamook County and Netarts WEBS, the event takes places in the Netarts Bay area; sign up for a specific location. Kayaks and gear are provided. To register, email Marcus Hinz at marc@kayaktillamook.com and note “Kayak Netarts Bay: Bay Entrance” in the subject line. More information and registration details are available at explorenaturetillamookcoast. com.

Kayak Netarts Bay: Bay Entrance

Visiting the sand dollar

beds isn’t for the timid! No, they don’t bite, but the journey to see them is no easy float. The first half of this trip — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 — takes advantage of an incoming tide, flushing participants far up into the inner bay to their destination. Because the NOAA tide predictions are only predictions, participants should be prepared for anything. For instance, the journey to the sand dollar beds may involve short portages and using teamwork to carry the kayaks with them. On the return trip, they will paddle against a mild incoming tidal current and potentially a Northwest wind. Children younger than 16 years old and people with serious medical conditions are not allowed on this trip. Anyone over 230 pounds should notify WEBS during registration to ensure it has the proper gear. Guided by Kayak Tillamook County and Netarts WEBS, the event takes places in the Netarts Bay area; sign up for a specific location. Kayaks and gear are provided. To register, email Hinz and note “Kayak Netarts

Bay: Bay Entrance” in the subject line. More information and registration details are available at explorenaturetillamookcoast.com.

SOLVE Beach and Riverside Cleanup

Join WEBS in the statewide effort to clean the bay. SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Each fall, Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS and partners join with more than 100 other projects across the state to pick up litter along local beaches. Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS captains the cleanup from Cape Lookout to Cape Meares with partners that include Tillamook County Parks, Netarts-Oceanside Fire District and Oregon State Parks. Preregister at SOLVEOregon.org.

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Jance finds unlikely heroes in her fiction ‘There are little pieces of me in all my books’ By NANCY MCCARTHY FOR COAST WEEKEND

hen author J.A. Jance discusses the key characters in her mystery books, they seem more like old friends than personalities from her imagination. She “met” retired Seattle police chief J.P. Beaumont 30 years ago on a train to Portland; they have the same birthday. Arizona Sheriff Joanna Brady is short because the 6-foot, 1-inch Jance wanted to know what it was like to be short. During a recent talk and book-signing sponsored by the Cannon Beach Library, Jance sat in an overstuffed chair on the Coaster Theatre stage. She said her stories often come from personal experience. “There are little pieces of me in all of my books,” she said. Jance, 72, demonstrated her humor, which could easily turn into a sharp retort when fielding audience questions. She laughed at her mistakes and became emotional when she talked about her parents. “Eighty-one years ago today, my parents were married,” Jance said. They were together 68 years and had seven children. Her mother cooked three meals a day for nine people, washed dishes, volunteered with community organizations and kept an organized house. “She could have been a general,” said Jance, who was the first member of the family to earn a four-year college degree. After her graduation, Jance admitted, she became an “unbearable snob” toward her mother, who had only a seventh-grade education. She read a poem from her 1984 book of poetry, “After the Fire,” in which she wrote, “It is impossible for me and my

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Author J.A. Jance

mother to be sisters.” That attitude remained until, Jance admitted, she had children of her own.

‘I cried like hell’

When her mother died a few years following her father’s death, Jance said she shed no tears because she knew her parents finally were reunited. But in her novel, “Damage Control,” she wrote a scene where an elderly couple drive off a cliff similar to the death scene in the movie “Thelma and Louise,” and the tears broke free. “I cried like hell when I wrote that scene,” Jance recalled. She also included a scene in the book involving a memorial for a fallen officer. Jance said she wrote it in memory of her brother, Jim, an Arizona firefighter, who died unexpectedly of a heart attack several years before her parents’ deaths. Another personal experience, which ended up in a J.P. Beaumont story, revolves around guilt. She didn’t attend the funeral of Doug Davis, a high school friend from Bisbee, Arizona, because she didn’t know, until after the funeral, of his death at age 22

while serving in Vietnam. Years later, after meeting the woman who had been engaged to Davis, Vance decided to write a Beaumont “prequel” — “Second Watch” — in which Beaumont searches for his friend’s missing fiancée. “People who have read my book have sought out the cemetery and left tokens of appreciation on his grave,” Jance said. “Being a writer is a very good job sometimes.” The popular writer is closely followed by her fans, who remind her of mistakes or ask about the well-being of her characters. “When I had Beau do a lot of drinking so he would have something to do with his hands, readers would ask, ‘Does J.P. Beaumont have a drinking problem?’” “The author was the last person to realize it,” Jance said. In the next Beaumont book, “Minor in Possession,” Beaumont goes into treatment.

Imperfect art

To those who point out mistakes in her 50-plus books, (she publishes at least one a year; the newest Beaumont book is out this month), she recalls the lesson she

learned from basket weavers on the Tohono O’Odham Indian Reservation, where she was a librarian. Mistakes, Jance said, “are my contribution to making sure my art is not perfect. Only the Great Spirit is perfect.” While fielding questions from the audience at the Coaster, Jance displayed her humor, and a bit of impatience. When a man asked her if she worked from an outline, Jance told him that, in her 30 years of doing book-signings, it’s usually a male who asks that question, and it’s usually a retired engineer. The questioner admitted that he was a retired chemical engineer. Jance said she hated outlines. Instead, she added, she starts with someone who is dead, then she spends “a lot of time figuring out who did it and how come. Occasionally, I paint myself into a corner.” The first 20 percent of the book is difficult to write, the middle 60 percent is somewhat easier, and the last 20 percent is a “banana peel, and that’s when I know where the end will be. That’s when I find out what the end is,” Jance said. CW

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LOCAVORE 101 Dinner is in the bag with chef Andrew Catalano’s Alimento meal kits By RYAN HUME

FOR COAST WEEKEND

hen Street 14 Café shuttered its dinner service in the spring of 2017, local foodies momentarily lost access to Chef Andrew Catalano’s exceptional seasonal cuisine. Catalano had quickly established himself on the North Coast for his farm-totable menus, rustic pasta dishes and ingenious use of all things pickled, preserved and fermented. With the launch of his new venture, Alimento, last May, Catalano now offers — in the form of a weekly meal kit — the home cook the beneﬁt of relationships he forged with local farms through the kitchen of Street 14. “Alimento is a natural extension of my work at Street 14,” Catalano said. He begins each week talking to farmers about what is harvest-ready. “Then I create dishes that will highlight those ingredients,” he said. “The main difference between Street 14 and Alimento, of course, is that the execution of the dish is passed on to the home cook.” Meal kits have become big business in the last few years as busy people rethink their approach to dinner from frozen to fresh. What sets Alimento apart from major players like Blue Apron and Home Chef is Catalano’s commitment to locally sourced ingredients, reusable packaging and the ability of consumers to buy in on a meal kit, one week at a time, through his website alimentoastoria.com. COLIN MURPHEY/THE DAILY ASTORIAN

Chef Andrew Catalano packs a recent batch of meal kits for delivery at the North Coast Food Web. Catalano’s venture, known as Alimento, uses locally sourced products prepared and ready for clients to cook in their own homes.

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“Alimento” is an Italian word meaning “sustenance” or “nourishment.” For $84, or $14 an entrée, each meal kit contains the ingredients for three dinners for two adults, with detailed step-by-step recipes and portioned pantry ingredients and sauces. Beyond the meal kit service — available for pickup or delivery on Fridays — Catalano also offers home chef and catering services, and hopes to start a series of limited-seating dinner services featuring wine and beer pairings at his Astoria home as well as other venues around town.

A devoted following

Alimento’s meal kit service has already found a devoted following in the local food community. Merianne Myers, a board member of the North Coast Food Web, has been using the service every week since its inception. “Although I cook frequently, I have learned so much from Andy by using the kits,” Myers said. “We’re eating new things and learning new preparations. And, we know almost all of the folks who are growing, raising, catching the food. I love having world-class food that I don’t have to shop for, and I love having no leftovers. Andy’s portions are spot on.” Another regular, Jen Adams Mundy, also joined the service at the get-go, following Catalano to Alimento from his Street 14 gig. “When we learned that Street 14 was going to end its dinner service, we were adamant about knowing what (Catalano’s) next move was,” Adams Mundy recalled. “We heard whispers about him starting his own locally sourced and environmentally conscious meal kit service. We were sure to stay in the loop so that we could become customers as soon as possible and learn to cook like a restaurant chef!” Myers raved about Catalano’s “transcendent” pastas and house-cured charcuterie. Adams Mundy recalled her family recently enjoying a clam and chickpea stew featuring preserved lemon, local greens and pasta as well as a house-made kimchi fried rice with spring turnips. For his part, Catalano was proud of a recent dish of a honey-glazed spiced duck breast with roasted heirloom cauliflower and quinoa. “It was probably the most technically demanding dish to cook,” he said, “and I was concerned that people might be a bit unsure about duck. But the responses I received were overwhelmingly positive.” Both Myers and Adams Mundy had never really considered using a meal kit service before Alimento came along, both citing excessive packaging as a major concern. Myers has dedicated herself to promoting the local food economy so shipping in food

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Andrew Catalano loads up his vehicle with ready-to-cook meal kits at the North Coast Food Web prior to delivery.

Farm-first philosophy

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Catalano uses locally sourced ingredients to construct his meals for Alimento customers.

from elsewhere isn’t appealing. Adams Mundy added: “The personal touch and Andy’s attention to his customer’s satisfaction is really unsurpassed. It is certainly something you would not get with the larger corporate meal service plans.”

With relationships with 46 North, Lazy Creek, Spring Up, Nehalem River Ranch and more local farms, the environmental footprint of one of Alimento’s meals is remarkably low. Catalano sources meat that has been humanely raised without antibiotics, and fish that has been sustainably caught by local producers like Ocean Beauty and Bornstein’s. If fish is on the menu, it is bought, processed and packed that Friday morning. Consider a recent meal kit that included a dish of roasted, bone-in chicken thighs and a tomato-and-peach panzanella, a play on the classic Tuscan tomato-and-bread salad. Using his farm-first philosophy, Catalano conceived of this meal after getting his hands on some peaches from Island’s End Farm on Puget Island, Washington, about 25 miles upriver. The chicken was raised across Youngs Bay in Lewis and Clark Continued on Page 22

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Chef Andrew Catalano delivers one of Alimento’s ready-to-cook meals to a customer.

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COA S T W E E K E N D C A L E N DA R

MARKET MADNESS! Thursday, Sept. 14 Business After Hours 5:30 p.m., AT&T, 159 Hwy. 101, Astoria, 503325-6311. Sponsored by Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours provides a social networking opportunity for chamber members to meet and mingle.

Friday, Sept. 15 Bird Hike 9 a.m., Sunset Beach State Park, Warrenton, 503-861-3170. Join a park ranger on a guided walk to look for and identify birds, no experience needed and bring binoculars; meet at recreation area. Cashe Dash Splash 5:30 p.m., Chicos Pizza, 4301 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. Cashe

Dash Splash III-Behind Bars kicks off with a Jailhouse Grub Dinner; updates posted on website and Facebook pages. “Roses in December” 7 p.m., Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503842-6305, $10 to $15. “Roses in December” is a story of life and love as recalled by the author in his senior

years and told through letters of cherished memories. AAUW Discussion 6 p.m., Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-0808. Author Shannon Symonds and Mayor Jay Barber will give a talk on domestic violence and sex trafficking, open to the public.

Friday, Sept. 15 Columbia-Pacific Farmers Market 3 p.m., Veterans Field at 3rd and Oregon streets, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2400. Manzanita Farmers Market 4 p.m., Laneda Ave. and 5th St., Manzanita, 503-368-3339.

Saturday, Sept. 16 Riverwalk Marketplace 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-260-5592. Svensen Flea & Craft Market 9 a.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Tillamook Farmers’ Market 9 a.m., 2nd St. and Laurel Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-2146. Saturday Market at the Port 10 a.m., Port of Ilwaco Harbor Front, 165 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash.

Sunday, Sept. 17 Riverwalk Marketplace 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-260-5592. Astoria Sunday Market 10 a.m., 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-1010. Svensen Flea & Craft Market 10 a.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Farm Stand 1 p.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen.

Saturday, Sept. 16 Cashe Dash Splash 7:30 a.m., Veterans Field, 3rd and Oregon streets, downtown Long Beach, Wash. Things kick off with a morning checkin at the posted coordinates; pick up registration materials, sign logbook and grab a cup of coffee before heading out for a funfilled caching day. Longboard Classic 8 a.m., on the beach at Cape Kiwanda, Pacific City. Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic competition highlights surf competitions and includes a brewfest, live music and silent auction.

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Sunday, Sept. 17

Angora Hiking Club 9 a.m., meet at 6th St. parking lot (6th and 7th streets), Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-436-2310. John Markham will lead a moderate to difficult hike at Angora Peak. Buddy Walk 9 a.m., Quatat Park, 493 Oceanway, Seaside, 503-312-1378, $8 to $15. North Coast Down Syndrome Network and Sammy’s Place hosts its annual Buddy Walk on the Beach fundraiser, includes activities, music and more; registration required.

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Seaview Oktoberfest Noon, North Jetty Brewing, 4200 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4234. Seaview Oktoberfest Party marks a head start to Oktoberfest celebrations featuring local brews, bites and live music.

“Roses in December” 7 p.m., Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503842-6305, $10 to $15. “Roses in December” is a story of life and love as recalled by the author in his senior years and told through letters of cherished memories.

BBQ & Raffle 4 p.m., Nehalem City Park, 12705 Hugo St., Nehalem. Join Lower Nehalem Watershed Council for its annual celebration recognizing its volunteers; includes food, beverages and raffle.

“Topsey Turvey” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503325-6104, $10. “Topsey Turvey,” an entertaining performance of boys playing girls and girls playing boys featuring “Shanghaied in Astoria” cast members and special guests.

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Tuesday, Sept. 19 Cannon Beach Farmers Market 1 p.m., Hemlock/Gower streets near City Hall, 163 Gower Ave., Cannon Beach, 503-436-8044.

Longboard Classic 8 a.m., on the beach at Cape Kiwanda, Pacific City. Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic competition highlights surf competitions and includes a brewfest, live music and silent auction.

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Cashe Dash Splash 7:30 a.m., Chautauqua Lodge, 304 14th St., Long Beach, Wash. Start the day with a Jailhouse Breakfast catered by Brown’s Coastal Corner and burn off a few calories at the Work Release CITO at

Seaside Farmers Market 3 p.m., Broadway Middle School parking area, 1120 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311.

Thursday, Sept. 21 Senior Craft Fair 10:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-9323, www.sunsetempire.com, $3 to $6.75, all ages. Local artisans highlight their creative talents during the third Thursday Craft Fair, includes handmade crafts, jewelry and more. River People Farmers Market 2:30 p.m., North Coast Food Web, 577 18th St., Astoria, 503-4680921. Shop for farm fresh produce, meat, cheese, fish and more “Topsey Turvey” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-3256104, $10. “Topsey Turvey,” an entertaining performance of boys playing girls and girls playing boys featuring “Shanghaied in Astoria” cast members and special guests.

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10 a.m. Muttzanita Festival 10 a.m., on the beach at Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-3683436. The annual Muttzanita charity festival offers vendor booths, games and

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contests to keep festival-goers engaged with like-minded animal lovers. Citizenship Day 1 p.m., Knappton Cove Heritage Center, 521 SR 401, Knappton Cove, Wash., 503-7385206. Celebrate the

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Author Reading 7 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846. Pauls Toutonghi, author of “Dog Gone: A Lost Pet’s Extraordinary Journey and the Family Who Brought Him Home” will be featured.

signing of the U.S. Constitution by the Founding Fathers and reflect on what it means to be a U.S. citizen. In Their Footsteps 1 p.m., Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, As-

toria, 503-861-2471. In Their Footsteps lecture series presents “Mysterious Mushrooms of Clatsop County” with park ranger Dane Osis. “Roses in December” 2 p.m., Barn Commu-

nity Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, $10 to $15. “Roses in December” is a story of life and love as recalled by the author in his senior years and told through letters of cherished memories.

Thursday, Sept. 21

Open House 5 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria. Join the college staff in celebrating Patriot Hall’s completed renovation, free barbeque.

Pushing the Limits 5:30 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323. Pushing the Limits is a four-part discussion series exploring ideas about nature, connections, knowledge and survival.

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Port of Call’s kitchen fails to deliver on menu’s promises Review and photos by THE MOUTH OF THE COLUMBIA MOUTH@COASTWEEKEND.COM

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n April, The Daily Astorian reported changes at the Port of Call Bistro & Bar. The plan: pivot from unsavory watering hole to wholesome eatery. Florida-based owner Marvin James Sawyer hired Taz Davis to manage the transition. Overhauling the menu, Davis dreamt of replacing the bar’s sudsy reputation with artisanal cheese boards, steamer clams and cupcakes. Davis also reshaped the interior, removing a stage to make room for more tables. Despite the adjustment, Port of Call still feels more nightclub than all-ages eatery. Plenty of unused square feet remain, as does a shortage of natural light and a loft that, were it in Hollywood, would be reserved for VIPs. Though the stage is gone, spotlights and steel scaffolding trace its footprint. The sound system remains (as do weekly open mic nights, jams and karaoke). During the day industrial fans whir loudly against a jukebox whose genre is schizophrenic. TVs buzz, not with sports but viral videos of young people attempting stunts that either succeed or fail spectacularly. It’s a weird, scattershot vibe — a nutshot to go with your cheese plate. A few months into the revamp, Davis and the Port of Call split. Upon Davis’ departure some of the more delicate offerings (like crab cakes and steamer clams) went with him. But the majority of Davis’ menu remains. Whether successors are prepared to execute its more atavistic reaches is another matter. On my first trip, the Seared Ahi ($11) was perplexingly recommended. “We just got the tuna in today,” my server said. What was put before me, though, was one of the most visually unappealing dishes I’ve laid eyes on. The fish

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was a drab gray with sesame seeds mushed into the edges, drizzled with a slick, shiny brown, syrupy Teriyaki. It was sliced with no discernible method and cooked with even less. With the Seared Ahi, the menu wrote a check the kitchen couldn’t cash. It read thusly: “Sesame Crusted seared and teriyaki glazed served with wasabi and pickled spears.” But there was no crust to speak of, no sear. (The reason: a cooking surface not nearly hot enough). It was, instead, almost as if the tuna were simmered, in places cooked through. Tasting as if it were cooked in bathwater, it was at once under- and overdone. Against what the menu promised, the failures of the Ahi were executional. The Baja Street Tacos ($9) actually delivered a different preparation altogether. Rather than breaded and fried, as the menu marked, the fish I got was nakedly grilled. And what there was of the puny portion of whitefish — cod, I’m told — was barely enough to cobble together one legitimate taco, rather than fill the trio. And when I folded them, the corn

tortillas were so stale they split, the insides tumbling out. Now, let’s pause a moment to talk about accuracy between the menu and the kitchen: It’s an absolute, baseline necessity. Restaurants must deliver exactly the ingredients and preparations the menu states. If substitutions are required or changes made to the process, that news must be shared with the customer before the order is finalized, and long before a plate is plopped down. As I understand it, should the famed Michelin inspectors be presented with anything other than what the menu or server states, that restaurant is immediately removed from star-rating consideration. In the context of Port of Call, which was never in contention for any Michelin star, whinging about accuracy might sound overly picky or even innocuous. But it’s a big deal. Forthrightness matters. Once the circle of trust is broken, what’s left? It’s an exceedingly slippery slope that is at least disingenuous, at worst dangerous. For what it’s worth, my gut tells me the cook(s) and staff at Port of

894 Commercial St., Astoria, Ore., 97103 503-325-4356 Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 9 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Sunday; 3 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday Price: $ - Entrées hover around $10 Service: Doing their best in a difficult situation Vegetarian / Vegan Options: Look elsewhere Drinks: Full bar, soda KEY TO STAR RATING SYSTEM  Poor  Below average  Worth returning  Very good  Excellent, best in region

Call are doing their best, dealing with a difficult ownership situation that Davis’ departure exacerbated. That said, if one is not sure how to achieve a dish, the answer isn’t just to wing it — it is, rather, to take it off the menu. Customers shouldn’t pay for practice. After my first trip’s disappointment, recalibration seemed in order. Perhaps the more aspirational aspects of Davis’ menu — and perhaps his vision writ large — were out of reach. I thought: Heck,

maybe Port of Call is best left as a place that does regular ol’ bar food (burgers and fries, chicken strips and onion rings, etc.). And maybe that’s what it should’ve aimed for all along. The Red, White and Blue Burger ($13) — with bacon, blue cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion — was confidently and boldly presented, a steak knife pinning it all together. (Visually, the difference between the bold burger and the lonesome, desaturated Ahi was night and day.) But the plating was also a bit odd. Bacon twice the length of the burger criss-crossed in the center and flopped out like panting tongues. The bacon was properly cooked, crisp and juicy. It also afforded much-needed salt to the burger patty, which was handpressed but woefully under-seasoned. The blue cheese was quiet. The plate came with a generous pile of hand-cut fries, though they, too, suffered without Davis’ experience. Twice-fried, but without the requisite precision, they were all crispy, oily edge and no body. Unless you’re going to do it with a stopwatch, twice-frying is best left to perfectionists. (I see you, Frite & Scoop.) The Grilled Chicken ($9) was another menu snafu. Said to come on toasted sourdough, mine arrived on an un-toasted burger bun. Described in the menu as a “seasoned grilled chicken breast” there was, again, no seasoning to speak of. Furthermore, the life had been cooked out of it. In light of all the shortcomings and inaccuracies, Port of Call must recognize its limitations. There’s nothing shameful about offering simple bar food. With a few easy tweaks, burgers (with some salt and pepper included in the patty-making process) and fries (dunked only once in the fryer), the standbys will be serviceable. Failing to deliver what the menu specifies, on the other hand, is unacceptable. CW

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Many roles

In more than a dozen years in the Coast Guard, and six years in the U.S. Army before that, the Bensons have moved multiple times, They met when Stacey was attending Winthrop University in her native South Carolina, earning a degree in marketing communications, and Larry Benson was being trained for special forces duty in the U.S. Army. They married in 2002 and have a son, Zachery, now 12. After six years of deployments — including missions where Larry Benson could not tell his family where in the world he was going — the sergeant first-class was serving with the Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. When it came time for a decision on re-enlistment, he instead made a lateral transfer to the Coast Guard. The change forced a drop in rank, but meant he could be closer to his growing son. The Bensons moved to Astoria in July. Prior USCG assignments have been in the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina, on the Great Lakes at Buffalo, New York, and in Rhode Island. Over the years as a service wife, Stacey Benson has been a wedding coordinator, a wholesale travel package seller, a fundraiser, a project manager, a cake baker, a photography prop maker, a photographer, a graphic designer and a secretary. When she was named the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Coast Guard Spouse of the Year by Military Spouse magazine, she used the platform to help spread the word to employers that military spouses are good hires because of their versatility and resilience.

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‘IT HAS BEEN TOUGH, BUT WE HAVE MADE IT WORK, AND IT HAS MADE US STRONGER AS A FAMILY.’ photography skills continue to be in evidence in her work for the past two years in marketing for The Semper Fi Fund, which provides financial assistance and support to wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. The organization takes its name from the Latin motto of the U.S. Marine Corps, “always faithful.” Its supporters work to ensure injured veterans from all branches of the country’s armed forces have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities. Benson cultivated her photography skills through college. While she is proud her images for the group have been displayed in advertising campaigns in New York’s Times Square, she enjoys sharing her photos more intimately.

“When I am able to travel for the Semper Fi Fund to different events around the United States, I get to use my passion to help tell our service members’ stories through the lens of my camera,” she said. “I not only help create compelling images for our marketing department, but I am able to gift those images to the Semper Fi Fund families. More times than not, families never have an opportunity to hire a professional photographer, so when I travel to events, I make sure to carve out time for those families interested in stepping in front of my camera. “As a thank you, I am able to gift those families beautiful images from their shoots that will last a lifetime. It’s an amazing feeling when I get a personal message telling me that their images are amazing and they have them hanging within their homes.”

‘We have made it work’

Stacey Benson grew up on the family farm, “riding tractors, shooting guns, fishing and 4-wheeling”; she credits her family with instilling her work ethic, her independence and her desire to help others. She is mindful of the enforced separations and the waiting-and-worrying dynamic of service spouses. “It has been tough, but we have made it work, and it has made us stronger as a family,” Benson wrote in her chapter of the book. “Due to military life, we have been lucky enough to live in some amazing places, establish some lasting friendships, and have had some remarkable experiences. “Knowing back in 2000 what I know now, would I have selected a different path for my life? I would not want to change a single second, because this life has shaped me into the person I am today.” CW

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Seaside Artisan Fair seeking vendors SEASIDE — Vendor applications are being accepted for the 44th annual Seaside Artisan Fair taking place Friday through Sunday, Nov. 24, 25 and 26 at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Vendor fees are $130 for corner booths, $105 for interior booths, all 10-feet-by-10-feet spaces. There are a limited number of lobby table-top spaces available for $85 each. After Monday, Oct. 2, there is a $25 late fee for vendor registrations. Vendors are encouraged to create a festive theme for their displays. For more information, visit SeasideChamber.com, email events@seasidechamber.com or call 503738-6391. The Seaside Artisan Fair — formerly known as the Seaside Holiday Gift Fair — features up to 80 fine artists, craftsmen, jewelers and other artisans showcasing a wide variety of products, art and food. The Artisan Fair takes place in the heart of downtown Seaside at the Civic & Convention Center (415 First Ave.) and is within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and cafes. There are daily visits by Santa and a Home Depot Kids Workshop. Admission is free. The Seaside Artisan Fair is part of Yuletide in Seaside activities, produced by the Seaside Chamber of Commerce, that include an annual Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting with Santa on Friday evening.

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ASTORIA — RiverSea Gallery presents two solo shows that continue through Tuesday, Oct. 10. Find paintings and drawings by Robert Paulmenn in the main exhibition gallery and paintings by Leslie Lee in the Alcove.

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“Three Rivers: Netul, Kil how a nah kle, Yakaitl-wimakl” is a solo exhibition of plein air landscape paintings and drawings by Astoria artist Robert Paulmenn, who has spent the summer depicting the sweeping views from the top of Coxcomb Hill surrounding the Astor Column. The exhibition celebrates the vast, ever-changing panorama that can be experienced from the site. Prominently featured in this series are the three rivers in the show’s title: Netul (Lewis and Clark River), Kil how a nah kle (Youngs River) and Yakaitl-wimakl (Columbia River). A significant work in the show is a panorama 22 feet wide, assembled from individual charcoal drawings on paper. Two years ago Paulmenn had the opportunity to work on the restoration of the Astor Column, along with sixteen other artists from around the Northwest. Each day they were treated to the magnificent views that surround the Astoria peninsula.

‘From That, This’

Exhibiting in the Alcove space is Portland artist Leslie Lee, whose show, “From That, This,” features paintings in her eloquent, intuitive style, populated with figurative elements that develop into unexpected

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FOR MORE INFO RiverSea Gallery (1160 Commercial St.) is open daily. For more information, call the gallery at 503-325-1270, or visit riverseagallery.com. narratives. Lee rose to national prominence for her figurative ceramic sculpture in a career that spanned 30 years. More than a decade ago she made a leap to painting. Her latest work belongs to yet another new direction for the artist. Beginning with a colorful, abstract “smoosh,” she seeks hidden figures in this background. “The figurative artist in me re-emerges to tease out people and animals, bugs, landscapes and odd shapes which have nothing to do with each other until… they do,” Lee said.

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A play on words: ‘Roses in December’ opens in Tillamook TILLAMOOK — In a world of texting, emails and social media, the art of letter writing seems lost. Not so in the Tillamook Association of Performing Art’s fall romance, “Roses in December,” which opens at the TAPA Barn Community Playhouse on Friday, Sept. 15, and runs through Saturday, Sept. 30. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7 p.m., Sunday shows at 2 p.m. In this play, told through letters, a young official in a college alumni office invites a celebrated but reclusive author to the 35th reunion of his class. When he declines, she charmingly prods him, and thereby begins a witty and revelatory written correspondence that becomes part mystery, part memory and part romance. Sponsored by the Rendezvous Restaurant, and Krazy Kat Productions, this play is directed by Joni Sauer-Folger, a TAPA veteran director and actor. The two-person cast features two TAPA veterans. Anita O’Hagan, who has been cast in a number of different roles, from a snarky wife to a flighty housekeeper, plays Carolyn Meyers, who is tasked with inviting famous alumni back for a weekend. Bill Farnum plays reclusive author Joel Gordon. Farnum has been seen in numerous TAPA productions, including the musical “Dames at Sea,” “The Great Gatsby” and “Sherlock’s Secret Life.” Tickets are $15 per person and available at Diamond Art Jewelers (503-842-7940). For more information, email info@

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pline diverse. The Liberty Theatre is located at 1203 Commercial St. Details and tickets available at libertyastoria.org • Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. The Portland Chamber Orchestra with pianist Ruusamari Teppo • Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. The Schubert Ensemble of London • Nov 17 at 7 p.m. The Tacoma Opera • Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. PROJECT Trio • Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. Song & String Trio • Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. The Bodhi Trio • March 16 at 7 p.m. The Delgani String Quartet • April 26 at 7 p.m. The Oregon Brass Quintet • May 25 at 7 p.m. The Solstice Wind Quintet

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Aaron Sorkin on directing: ‘I had the time of my life’ By JAKE COYLE

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In this April 6, 2017, file photo, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during the Women in the World Summit in New York.

In book, Clinton admits mistakes, casts blame for 2016 loss By JONATHAN LEMIRE AND BILL BARROW ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK — In a candid and pointed new book, Hillary Clinton relives her stunning defeat to Donald Trump, admitting to personal mistakes and defending campaign strategy even as her return to the stage refocuses attention on a race Democrats still can’t believe they lost. Clinton is unsparing in her criticism of Trump and also lays out some of the factors she believes contributed to her loss: interference from Russian hackers, accusations leveled at her by former FBI Director James Comey, a divisive primary battle with Bernie Sanders, even her gender. She also addresses common criticisms of her campaign, including the idea that she didn’t have a compelling narrative for seeking the presidency and that she ignored Midwestern turf where Trump picked up enough white working-class voters to win several battleground states.

“Some critics have said that everything hinged on me not campaigning enough in the Midwest,” Clinton writes in the book “What Happened.” ‘’And I suppose it is possible that a few more trips to Saginaw or a few more ads on the air in Waukesha could have tipped a couple of thousand voters here or there.” “But let’s set the record straight: we always knew that the industrial Midwest was crucial to our success, just as it had been for Democrats for decades, and contrary to the popular narrative, we didn’t ignore those states,” she wrote. Clinton already is taking some criticism — complete with mockery from late-night television hosts — for planning book-tour stops in the Great Lakes and Midwestern states that ultimately cost her the election. But she writes that her campaign had more staff and spent more on advertising in both Michigan and Pennsylvania, two states she lost, than President Barack Obama did when he won them in 2012.

She acknowledges that “if there’s one place where we were caught by surprise, it was Wisconsin,” saying that polls showed her ahead until the end. But while she did not visit the state in the fall, she noted that her surrogates blanketed the state. In Wisconsin, Democratic pollster Paul Maslin called it a “bitter irony” that Clinton is now trying to reach voters — or consumers — in states he believes her campaign mostly ignored. But he said it’s ultimately a side show from a has-been. “Let her do whatever she’s going to do for whatever reason she’s doing it, but it doesn’t matter. There’s just so much else happening every day with Trump,” Maslin said. He said he hopes Clinton understands that “most Democrats are beyond” blaming her for November. “For her sake, I hope she can sell enough books, but if she thinks she’s affecting the debate in any way, I think she’s more delusional than anyone thought.”

TORONTO — Aaron Sorkin was sitting in a restaurant with producers Amy Pascal and Mark Gordon, ticking off the names of top Hollywood directors who might be a good fit for the script Sorkin had just finished: “Molly’s Game,” a drama about the socalled “poker princess” Molly Bloom. “When we got to the end, Mark and Amy said, ‘But we think you should direct it,’” Sorkin recalled in an interview. “And I grabbed at the chance.” “Molly’s Game” premiered Friday night at the Toronto International Film Festival where it was immediately greeted with rave reviews, awards forecasts for star Jessica Chastain and a general reaction of: Sorkin, director, is a rip-roaring success. He had come close before. “I was going to direct ‘The Social Network.’ Amy Pascal, Scott Rudin and I said, ‘You know what, let’s just give it to David Fincher and once he’s passes, I’ll direct it,’” said Sorkin. “I’ve never been so lucky to not direct something in my life.” Fate intervened, Sorkin and Fincher created one of the most celebrated films of the decade, and Sorkin’s chance to take the director’s chair had to wait. Danny Boyle took the reins of Sorkin’s next script, the Apple co-founder biopic “Steve Jobs.” But the cards came up different for Sorkin on “Molly’s Game,” which STX Entertainment will release Nov. 22. The story is a rich one — full of Sorkin’s whipsmart dialogue — that Sorkin

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Director Aaron Sorkin attends a premiere for “Molly’s Game” on day 2 of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Elgin Theatre on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Toronto.

says he became obsessed with telling. “At some point, you have to fall in love,” he said. “With this, it was right away.” The film is partly based on Bloom’s memoir about running a high-stakes poker game in Los Angeles where bold-faced names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Ben Affleck were regulars. Bloom was herself a former elite freestyle skier whose Olympic chances were dramatically derailed by an injury. She was later arrested as part of a larger mafia investigation.

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coa st w eeken d M ARK ETPLACE 110 Announcements Looking to buy a house on contract in Long Beach or Astoria. 503-381-7782. ADVERTISERS who want quick results use classified ads regularly.

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Asst. Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Full time Year round Great benefits Great wages Employee dining and merchandise discounts Come work for Oregon’s finest family-owned coastal hospitality company. As part of the Martin North team, you’ll help provide impeccable service, luxury guest experiences and family fun in stunning Cannon Beach. Applications: online at

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Ad Director The Daily Astorian is looking for a proven and innovative advertising director for multiple publications and digital platforms on the N. Oregon coast. We are seeking a strong, creative leader to inspire advertising staff and create sales campaigns, and to guide and grow our advertising sales efforts. You’ll need to have the ability to follow through on details while managing the big picture. You’ll oversee bot display and classified reps. Prior sales management experience in the media field and a solid record of successful campaigns required. Send resume and letter of interest to EO Media Group, P.O. Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048 or e-mail hr@eomediagroup.com.

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Please call Tamara at 503-436-1197 if you have questions Bed and Breakfast seeks, neat prompt, Housekeeper and Breakfast Server. Will Train. Part-time, starting at $10.25. (503)325-0000 Caregiver Needed for elderly man, email estate5@outlook.com Provide name, number, experience, we’ll contact you with details.

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Local manufacturing company is seeking full time: Administrative/Technical Writing Assistant Delivery Driver Needed. Must be 18 years old with clean driving record. Day and night shifts required. Please apply in person at: Fultano’s Pizza in Astoria. Or online at fultanos.com No Phone Calls. Full time/Half time Truck driver: Class A CDL, medical card, on road/off road experience required. Call 503-325-6604. Heating and AC Company (Local) is Looking for An •Installer (part/full-time; experienced; $16-$25/hr) •Apprentice (part/full-time; $12-$14/hr) Must be dependable and hardworking. Benefits and Bonus included. Please send resume to Blind Box 26 and send replies to c/o The Daily Astorian, P.O. Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103 Housekeeping, Front Desk, Maintenance positions available. Full/Part-time positions. Must be 18 and Valid driver’s license required. Applications may be picked up and returned at: Inn of the Four Winds 820 N. Prom. Seaside Oregon CLASSIFIED ADS work hard for you. Try one today!

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Part-Time Employment Immediate opening for medical assistant at Pacific Sleep Program. Submit resumes to abeatty@snoreweb.com. Astoria, OR 503-325-3126

Day positions needed at Fultanos Pizza Astoria. Please apply in person at 620 Olney Avenue or online at www.fultanos.com

Peter Pan market has an opening for a permanent full time Deli/Cashier position. Schedule includes evenings and weekends. Food handling,customer skills, and multi-tasking experience a must. Starting wage $11/hour. Apply in person.

807 Fuel, Heating & Firewood SEASONED MIXED SPECIES FIREWOOD Rounds U-Split $170/cord Split Wood $200/cord Delivery May Apply (503)717-3227

Position will provide Administrative support to both Operations and Engineering Departments.

Now Hiring (3) Certified American Red Cross or American Red Cross Instructors

Ideal candidate will have minimum 2 yrs of college and/ or 2 yrs experience, high level Excel skills. Technical Writing experience preferred but not required. Must be a quick learner, versatile and detail oriented. Candidates must have valid driver’s license and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Competitive wage rate DOE.

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A local homeowner association manager opportunity is currently available at this Astoria condominium. It is comprised of 63 single residential and 17 commercial units. General summary of position: Perform and oversee the day-to-day management needs including administration activities, property management, resident relations, oversees contractors and service providers, budgeting, and attends monthly board meetings. Experience required: Minimum two years’ condominium management experience. Has proficient knowledge of ORS Chapter 100, Oregon Condominium Act. If you or someone you know is interested, contact Jean Danforth at jean.danforth@gmail.com for more information. Deadline: Friday, Oct. 13th Warren House Pub is hiring for Kitchen Positions. Apply at 3301 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach Or Call 503-436-1130

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Port of Astoria Dredge Maintenance Department is now accepting applications for a Full-time Dredge Maintenance Worker. View details at Job Openings www.portofastoria.com GOLF GAME gone to pot? Sell those old clubs with a classified ad.

Buying Gold, Silver, Estate Jewelry, Coins, Diamonds, Old-Watches. Downtown Astoria332 12th St Jonathon’s, LTD. (503)325-7600 BUYER meets seller every day of the week in the classified columns of this newspaper.

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Davidson 701D one color printing press Clean and in excellent shape. Has been running daily. New 208 ac motor. Extra supplies and parts. Services & parts manuals. $2,000 you haul. Available Oct 1 in Astoria, OR you haul. Contact Tom or Carl at The Daily Astorian 503-325-3211

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Continued from Page 5 Lewi Longmire 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Lewi Longmire plays roots rock and Americana music.

Tuesday, Sept. 19 Brian O’Connor 5:30 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360642-4150, no cover. Acoustic guitarist Brian O’Connor’s repertoire includes nostalgic favorites, an eclectic mix of jazz standards as well as original compositions. Lewi Longmire 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder

DOWN Big party Photorealist painter Richard Order to a pool hustler to suck up some broth?

4 “So vast is ____, so narrow human wit”: Alexander Pope 5 Do not 6 Run the show 7 Rapper with the music-streaming service Tidal 8 Take out, as wine bottles 9 “Haha” 10 Due east on an old clock dial 11 Common female middle name 12 Smoking or ____ 13 Black church inits. 14 Spot on a fern frond 15 TBS late-night show 16 Room with a slanted roof 17 All systems go 20 Cry to kick off the weekend 21 “Down goes Frazier!” sportscaster 23 Relating to the abdominal cavity 28 Surg. locales 31 Nonstandard verb from Popeye 33 Pastoral poet 34 “____ & Stitch” 35 Common opening bid in bridge 36 Argument 37 Fruit with greenish-yellow rinds 40 TV’s “Tales From the ____” 42 Suddenly start, as in fright 43 Strands, as a base runner 44 German lament 46 Workplaces with a need for speed 48 Government group on offspring? 50 Felon, to a cop 51 Drink holders 52 Greyhound stop: Abbr. 54 Plotting (with) 56 Alicia of “Urban Legend,” 1998 59 Ex-isle of exile 61 Denies 63 Play alone 64 Jerry Lewis, notably

Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Lewi Longmire plays roots rock and Americana music.

Wednesday, Sept. 20 Thistle & Rose 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Thistle and Rose perform original tunes, folk and Americana music from the 70s and 80s. Open Mic 6 p.m., Port of Call, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-355-4212. All ages and all talents welcome, sign up early. Buzz Rogowski 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin

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ACROSS 1 “Watch yourself out there” 7 Comic Sweeney 12 ____ All-Star Race (annual event since 1985) 18 Getaway for meditation 19 Rub oil on 21 Fruit dessert 22 Spin-class activity? 24 City with one of the SUNY schools 25 That craft 26 TV host Gibbons 27 What Siri runs on 29 SC Johnson product with a lightning bolt in its logo 30 Wireless-data-and-messaging company 32 Number of appearances in a grain holder? 38 ____ Tomé (African capital) 39 Stuck at a ski lodge, say 41 Wallops 42 Like long chances 44 River near the start of an alphabetical list 45 Primordial universe matter 47 What people sing when they don’t know the words 49 Au courant, once 50 Storms that don’t offend? 53 Actress Christina 55 God, to Hebrews 57 Staple of Hawaiian cuisine 58 Mammals with webbed feet 60 Business with a guest book 62 French 101 verb 63 Appropriate rhyme for “cache” 65 Robust 66 RC, for one 67 Left college athletics, maybe 69 Lesley of CBS News 71 Nonsense

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Thursday, Sept. 21 Basin Street NW 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass and friends perform mainstream jazz classics. Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-4680390. The Astoria Senior Center offers string band, bluegrass and country. Smith & Thomasian 6:30 p.m., North Beach Tavern, 102 Pioneer Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360642-2302, no cover. A duo acoustic set of music and blues with Bruce Smith and Richard Thomasian.

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Danielle Nicole Band 7:30 p.m., The Birk, 11139 Hwy. 202, Birkenfeld, 503-755-2722, $10 to $15. Led by singer songwriter Danielle Nicole, the band plays blues, roots and soul music. Floating Glass Balls 8 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. The Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country. Pretty Gritty 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Blaine Heinonen and Sarah Wolff of Pretty Gritty play elements of country, rock, blues and soul.

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Fun with fungi: Learn about mysterious mushrooms that grow in Clatsop County

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On Citizenship Day, experience history where it happened KNAPPTON COVE — Celebrate the United States Constitution and Citizenship Day on Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Knappton Cove Heritage Center’s Quarantine Station, The Columbia River’s “Ellis Island.” The program begins at 2 p.m. with the lecture “Becoming a U.S. Citizen” by Friedrich Schuler, a professor

at Portland State University. The station is three miles upriver (east) on Washington State Route 401 from the Washington side of Astoria/ Megler Bridge, two miles east of Dismal Nitch Rest Area. For more information, visit knapptoncoveheritagecenter.org, or email knapptoncove@gmail.com.

Northwest Natural hosts ‘Get Ready North Coast!’ ASTORIA — If a natural disaster hits the area, Northwest Natural wants residents and their families to be prepared. So it’s time to “Get Ready North Coast!” Join Northwest Natural 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Astoria Armory (1636 Exchange St.) for an event that will help people prepare for a natural disaster. Company representatives will be joined by Red Cross, Astoria Fire Department, The Food Bank, Lutheran Disaster Response and other emergency preparedness groups

to give away safety items and information, plus a free lunch. The first 100 families will also receive a free, small preparedness kit.

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al Park Association. The free programs take place in the Netul River Room of Fort Clatsop’s visitor center. Other upcoming In Their Footsteps speaker series programs include: • Sunday, Oct. 15 — “America’s Master Park Maker: Frederick Law Olmsted” by Laurence Cotton • Sunday, Nov. 19 — “A Town Called Seaside” by Gloria Linkey • Sunday, Dec. 17 — “Channeling Your Inner Lewis & Clark” by Richard Brenne For more information, call the park at 503-8612471. Mon-Sat 10 am - 8 pm Sun 12 Noon - 6 pm

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Territory by Melville Farms. Basil and heirloom tomatoes arrived from 46 North just outside of Astoria. Shallots were obtained from LaNa Conscious Farm in Astoria, with sourdough bread coming from Sea Level Bakery in Cannon Beach. All of this was complimented by a perfect pour of house-made vinegar in a small reusable jar. Each bite burst with ﬂavor and freshness, having traveled less than the distance of a marathon to make it to your dinner plate.

Humility in the kitchen

While the home cook can certainly pick up culinary tricks and inspiration from Alimento’s meal kits, the recipes are designed to be executed quickly. “I really believe that good cooking depends less on technical skill than on an attitude of humility in the kitchen,” Catalano explained. “When it comes to making a tasty plate of food, high-quality ingredients will do most of the work for you if you let them.” During a recent trial of Alimento’s meal service, nothing more was required than basic cookware and cutlery, olive oil, salt and pepper, and every dish was pulled together in about half an hour. What makes these meals special is having a talented chef curating the freshest possible ingredients from the best local sources, not to mention the hours of magical prep that Catalano puts into his menus behind the scenes. One week Catalano put a heritage pork shoulder he had acquired from Nehalem River Ranch on the smoker at 6 a.m. for a

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LEFT: Bucatini pasta with house bacon, English peas, and salt-cured egg. Total prep time: 25 mins. RIGHT: Roast chicken with purple filet beans and heirloom tomatoes. Total prep time: 35 mins.

twelve hour low-and-slow burn before it was pulled and portioned for sandwiches. The next week it was house-cured bacon and salt-cured egg yolks to round out a sinfully delicious dish of house-made bucatini pasta with fresh English peas. House-made vinegars, ferments and pickles, pre-measured sauces and dry ingredients, all of these expert touches allow the home cook to reach depths of ﬂavors in record time.

Exact quantities, easy directions

With this attention to detail, sometimes the vegetables even ﬁnd their way back to the farm. Teresa Retzlaff, of 46 North Farm, recently ordered an Alimento meal kit for her and her husband, Packy Coleman, on a week when they had supplied much of the produce for that week’s meals. “Andy felt awkward selling our own produce back to us,” she said. “But I wanted the opportunity to see how what we

grew was presented. It’s like eating a meal at a restaurant that you supply produce to — it’s a good thing to support your restaurants, even if you have to cook the food yourself!” Retzlaff said Coleman, who likes to follow specific recipes when cooking, was immediately smitten with the kit. “I wish I had filmed him unpacking it,” she said, “exclaiming over everything, so happy to have everything measured out in exact quantities and easy directions to follow.” Retzlaff and Coleman, who have been working with Catalano since his Street 14 days, took turns cooking the meals and found each meal delicious and filling — though, as Retzlaff recalled Coleman saying, “I’m sure it would have been better if Andy cooked it himself.” Catalano will be catering the Astoria Co-op’s upcoming annual meeting Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Red Building Loft where

the Co-op will unveil the design for their new store. The event is currently completely booked. Soon Catalano will start bi-monthly fundraising dinners for the North Coast Food Web with seating limited to twelve guests per dinner. Retzlaff and Catalano are planning a series of farm-to-table dinners at 46 North for next year that would feature their local produce as well as local meats, ﬁsh and cheeses. Alimento’s website will soon begin selling Jacobson Salt products from Netarts, and Catalano hopes to start selling more quality pantry essentials in the future. With autumn fast approaching, expect to see Asian pears, fall greens like kale and cabbages, root vegetables, pastured meats and wild mushrooms entering rotation in the meal kit service.

More information

Alimento’s meal kit service is available at alimentoastoria.com. Sign up for a newsletter that comes out every Tuesday and details that week’s menu. Kits can be purchased through the Alimento website at any time during the week, and are readied in insulated bags every Friday. Kits are available for pick-up on Friday afternoons at the ofﬁces of the North Coast Food Web on 577 18th St., where the meal kits are prepped and assembled in the on-site commercial kitchen. Alimento also offers free delivery in the downtown Astoria area. See what Coast Weekend cooks up with Alimento on our website! CW

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BOOKMONGER Nancy Pearl’s debut novel – growing into an imperfect marriage No matter what else she has ever done, Nancy Pearl has achieved some kind of immortality by serving as the model for the best-selling Librarian Action Figure (“With Amazing push-button Shushing Action!”). Before she became an action figure, Pearl was a local phenom as director of The Washington Center for the Book, housed at the Seattle Public Library. She spearheaded inspired, outof-the-box programming to introduce people to books and authors. Outside of the Puget Sound region, people probably know her for her “Book Lust” book series and TV series that have introduced readers to hundreds of scintillating reads. And anyone who listens to NPR’s Morning Edition surely recognizes Pearl’s voice, her cadence, her propensity to chuckle as she delivers recommendations on a vast array of books that are “under the radar” but that deserve to be read. Now the shoe is on the other foot. Nancy Pearl has written a novel of her own, and “George & Lizzie” is fodder for the consideration of other book reviewers and of readers like you. The novel begins with a poem by Irish-American poet Terence Winch that presents a conflicted take on sex and relationships. Then you’ll jump to Pearl’s introduction of Lizzie, who is heartbroken, stoned, and spending a night at the Bowlarama with her college roommate and her roommate’s boyfriend.

“George & Lizzie” By Nancy Pearl Touchstone 288 pp $25 When Lizzie haplessly unleashes a bowling ball that bumps into the next lane over, it ruins the heretofore excellent game that the fellow next to her had been having. His name is George. It’s a meet-cute, sort of — although that gets left behind for quite a while as Pearl quickly backpedals, detouring variously into Lizzie’s emotionally unavailable parents (who are specialists in behavioral psychology) and her complicated childhood; George’s fairly happy upbringing and his reasons for going into dentistry; Lizzie’s adolescence, when her most distinctive achievement involved serially bedding every single starter on the high school football team; and then her spectacular quarter-long affair in college with senior Jack McConaghey, which involved lots of poetry and sex, and that ended when Jack graduated and went away for the summer and never came back — the cause of Lizzie’s heartbreak. Many pages (and, in the book, several months) later, George and Lizzie begin dating, but Lizzie still secretly dreams of finding Jack again. Even after she marries George, she continues to wonder about Jack and — this is in an era before the internet – furtively visits libraries and combs

through phone directories from around the United States, looking for Jack’s name. This book has no chapters. Instead, it is presented in segments of varying lengths — character sketches, occasional lists, even poetry — that one might guess were rearranged several times before Pearl settled on their order. It is slow-going at first, and it is easy to become impatient with complicated, confused, depressed Lizzie. But if you can stick with it, this novel gradually becomes suffused with something ineffable, but abiding. Is it self-forgiveness? Detachment? Wisdom? This is an interesting debut. The Bookmonger is Barbara Lloyd McMichael, who writes this weekly column focusing on the books, authors and publishers of the Pacific Northwest. Contact her at bkmonger@nwlink. com.

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