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Astoria Parks & Rec holds Give your Christmas tree new life after the holidays many locations to be turned into wild salmon habitat New Year’s Day 5K Fun Run Drop off trees at one ofCannon Beach ASTORIA — Kick off the new year with high spirits and good fun. Astoria Parks and Recreation will hold a New Year’s Day 5K Fun Run on Friday, Jan. 1. The fun run will start at the Maritime Memorial Park under the Astoria Bridge and will run east. Snacks and warm refreshments will be provided, as

well as prizes for top ¿nishers. Registration will open at 10:30 a.m., or you can register online at www.astoriaparks.com The race will start at 11 a.m. Cost is $15 per person. For more information, call 503-325-7275 or 503-3258669.

Try out for ‘Twelve Angry Men’ Play benefits CCC Performing Arts Center ASTORIA — “Twelve Angry Men,” a play adapted for the stage by Sherman L. Sergel, is based on the film by Reginald Rose. Jury selection — er — auditions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6 and 7 at the Clatsp Community Colelge Performing Arts Center, located at 588 16th St. Auditions will take place downstairs in the green room.

The show calls for 13 men. The role of the guard can also be played by a woman. Auditions will consist of reading prepared sides from the script. Rehearsals will start the first week of February, and the performances are March 11, 12, 13, 18 and 19. Any questions can be sent to director Sheila Shaffer by emailing lucidreamer@ wildmail.com

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NORTH COAST —Watershed councils along the North Oregon Coast are once again teaming with Trout Unlimited, local Boy Scout Troop 642, CARTM, and the North Coast Land Conservancy in an effort to use the season’s surplus and old Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands. Once collected, local groups such as the Necanicum Watershed Council, the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council, and Trout Unlimited will place the trees in appropriate locations and let nature do its thing. Within a few days of being placed in the water, the needles and branches become covered with algae, which attract aquatic insects, and ultimately feed salmon. The trees also provide critical cover from predators and can last around ¿ve years. Not only are the trees not wasting space in a land¿ll, but they provide an essential functions within our coastal ecosystem when placed appropriately. There are several drop off locations, and even a pick-up option for those who live in south Clatsop County. Regardless of where you donate your tree, all Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands must be free of ornaments, decorations, plastic, tinsel and cannot be Àocked.

Trees can be dropped off at the Columbia Bank branch, located at 107 Sunset Blvd. in Cannon Beach from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 2 and 3 with a suggested donation of $5 per tree. Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 642 will be on hand each day, and funds raised help support their summer camps.

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Boy Scout Troop 642 will also be at the Seaside Outlet Mall, located at 1111 N. Roosevelt Drive in Seaside, during the same time collecting trees: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 2 and 3. Again, the suggested donation is $5 per tree dropped off, and funds raised help support their summer camps. In addition to these two Clatsop County locations, trees can also be scheduled for a pick up from Jan. 2 to 10. To arrange a tree pick up in south Clatsop County from Cannon Beach to Warrenton, call 503717-9563. The suggested donation for a pick-up is $8.

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Local groups will collect old Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands and place them in appropriate creeks and rivers to help the coastal ecosystem and salmon.

Manzanita and Nehalem

Trees can also be dropped off at CARTM, located at 34995 Necarney City Road in Manzanita, for no charge to the public between New

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There are several Christmas tree drop off locations, and even a pick-up option for those who live in south Clatsop County.

Years and Jan. 15. CARTM’s winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, and CARTM will be closed New Year’s Day.

coa and Coho” work party to help place trees from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 16. Prepare to get muddy; hot chocolate and gloves will be provided.

Astoria and Warrenton

Portland Metro Area

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park and North Coast Watershed Association are hosting a drop site at the Colewort Creek Restoration Site in Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. Trees can be dropped anytime between Saturday, Dec. 26 and Jan. 16. Look for signs for the drop site on the west side of Fort Clatsop Road between the Visitor Center and Netul Landing. You can also join in the “Co-

The Tualatin Valley and Clackamas chapters of Trout Unlimited will be collecting trees at the Royal Treatment Fly Shop, located at 21570 Willamette Drive in West Linn, and Northwest Fly Fishing Out¿tters, located at 10910 N.E. Halsey St. in Portland. They will collect trees from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 and Jan. 9. There is a suggested donation of $10 to help cover the cost of transportation of the trees.

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Winter kayaking Cure cabin fever and get a different perspective of waterways

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Pat Corcoran, Ed Joyce discuss earthquakes, tsunamis, more ASTORIA — Clatsop Community College and Fort George Brewery announce the next Ales & Ideas community lecture in the 201516 series. On Thursday, Jan. 7, CCC Geology Instructor Ed Joyce joins Oregon State University hazards expert Patrick Corcoran to present “The Really Big One: Earthquakes, Tsunamis and the Cascadia Fault.” Doors open with food and beverage service at 6 p.m. Seasonal beers on tap, food and other beverages are available for purchase, but no purchase is required. The talk will begin at 7 p.m. The Fort George Lovell Showroom is located at 14th and Duane St. Minors are welcome. With new signs around town and notorious articles in nationally known magazines, many locals possess an active concern about the potential impacts of a “Really Big One,” aka a major earthquake and accompanying tsunami along the Cascadia Fault. At this Ales & Ideas event, DXGLHQFH PHPEHUV ZLOO ¿UVW be educated in the geology behind such concerns, including the science of earthquake prediction and the local tectonic setting. Then, the discussion will move forward to human perception,

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Pat Corcoran is a hazards outreach faculty member of OSU.

response and preparedness. Corcoran promises to save time for “all questions to be

addressed,” and audience members will have access to local maps, which include tsunami inundation zones and appropriate exit strategies. He promises to show off a “Go Bag!” and offer

RWKHU VSHFL¿F WLSV IRU HDUWKquake/tsunami preparedness in addition to discussing the psychological challenges and opportunities of preparing for Cascadia. Corcoran is an OSU faculty member in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences who works locally out of the Clatsop County OSU Extension of¿FH :LWK D PDVWHU RI VFLHQFH under his belt, his area of expertise is “hazards outreach” with the purpose of building community resilience to coastal hazards. Ed Joyce is newly relocated to Astoria and teaches geology at CCC. With a doctorate degree, his geology specialty is evolutionary paleontology and its application to petroleum exploration and drilling.

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Winter kayaking on the Oregon Coast:

The natural cure for cabin fever

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espite the recent tumultuous weather, winter kayaking on the North Oregon Coast is an excellent recreational prospect. There are numerous mild days when Mother Nature calms down and takes a breather before returning to the storm-watching paradise for which the area is well known. In between storms, think about grabbing a paddle and slipping into a kayak. Julie Chick’s life has revolved around kayaking: She’s the former owner of Nehalem Bay Outdoor Company and the current outdoor education and outreach coordinator with Tillamook Estuaries Partnership. While she encourages kayakers to explore local waterways during the winter months, she stresses that safety is paramount to any trip no matter what date is on the calendar. That includes knowing what wind and tide can do on any given day, meaning paddlers should check local tide tables and weather conditions before setting out. “In our area, you need to pay attention to tide and wind,â€? she says. “You can have a December day with extremely high tides and gale force winds, or a December day with relatively typical tides, sunny, clear and perfectly ‘kayakable.’â€? She adds that checking wind and weather conditions and familiarizing yourself with how those affect the waterway you are paddling is key to a safe and fun experience. When discussing the differences between summer and winter paddling, Chick notes that conditions for each season on the Oregon Coast can often be very similar. This is especially true when it comes to water temperatures. You may have picked a warm, sunny day to paddle, but the water is usually bone-chilling. In that regard, Chick stresses that dressing with water temperature in mind is a top priority. Cotton shirts and denim jeans won’t VXIÂżFH “If you end up in the water and can’t get back in your boat or back to shore, you better

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Nehalem Bay is a favorite year-round spot for many kayaking enthusiasts.

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Kayaking during the winter allows for a different way to see coastal waterways.

be dressed for 40-something degree water,â€? she says. “Hypothermia happens fast.â€? Chick adds that a good dry suit not only keeps kayakers warm and cozy, but gives them peace of mind knowing that it will buy them a lot of time if they end up in the water. 7KH HDUO\ 'HFHPEHU Ă€RRGLQJ WKLV \HDU also highlights the need to be aware of debris and obstacles in the water after such storms have passed through. Foremost, however, is wearing a Personal Flotation Device, or PFD. “Find a good one and wear it,â€? Chick says. “If you don’t want to wear it, than you don’t have the right PFD, because you should love your PFD.â€? With safety concerns addressed, kayakers have a multitude of reasons to enjoy winter paddling. Aside from the recent rough weather, Chick says that most winter days offer full-

Most winter days offer fuller rivers with flat, glassy paddling surfaces. These conditions combine to give kayakers a sense of serenity and solitude that’s hard to duplicate during the busy summer months.

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HU ULYHUV ZLWK Ă€DW JODVV\ SDGGOLQJ VXUIDFHV These conditions combine to give kayakers a sense of serenity and solitude that’s hard to duplicate during the busy summer months. “It’s a lot quieter and a lot less people,â€? Chick says. She adds that with salmon season over, there isn’t the potential for kayaker-verVXV ÂżVKLQJ ERDW FRQĂ€LFWV ZKLFK FDQ EH DQ issue in late summer and early fall. There’s also the opportunity to view different wildlife, especially if you are a birder. “You’re going to have more stopovers since ZHÂśUH RQ WKH Ă€\ZD\V ´ &KLFN VD\V 3KRWRJUDSKHUV ÂżQG SOHQW\ RI UHDVRQV WR point and shoot, and winter offers a chance for some excellent picture taking. “The light this time of year is at a lower angle, so you get crisper, cleaner pictures, especially if you get out there a little earlier,â€? Chick says. There are many places to paddle yearround, and Nehalem Bay is one of Chick’s favorites because it offers paddlers a bevy of options. “You can go upriver, paddle around the bay, or go over to the state park,â€? she says, QRWLQJ WKDW WKHUH DUH ÂżYH HVWXDULHV LQ 7LOODmook County: Nehalem, Tillamook Bay, Nestucca, Sand Lake, and Netarts. They boast

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Julie Chick of Tillamook Estuaries Partnership stresses kayaking safety any time of the year.

For more information on Tillamook Estuaries Partnership or to download a water trail map of the five estuaries in Tillamook County, visit www.tbnep.org

distinct characteristics and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership has published “water trailâ€? guides for each. If you are looking north, the Necanicum DQG <RXQJV %D\ HVWXDULHV DUH DOVR ÂżQH FKRLFes. With so many options for paddlers to consider, winter kayaking is the perfect way to get outside, shake of the winter blahs, and see coastal waterways from a different perspective.

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Stepping Out

AUDITIONS

MUSIC

Saturday, Jan. 2

Karaoke From Hell! 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, 21 and older. Bring in the New Year with Karaoke From Hell! and sing with a live band.

Thursday, Dec. 31

Teen Theater Show Noon, Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-338-9813, www. astorstreetoprycompany.com. ASOC will hold auditions for its annual Teen Theater show. This year’s production will be “Tale of Beauty and the Beast.”There are 18 parts to be cast for both preteens and teenagers ages 11 to 18 (grades 5 to 12): five males, nine females and four of either gender, plus many extras for singing roles.

Acústica 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. The Bridgewater presents a New Year’s Eve celebration with Delores Levine and Acústica performing French jazz, Cape Verde mornas, Italian love songs, Latin tangos, bossa novas and boleros in multiple languages. Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Recreation Center, 1555 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0390, free. The Astoria Senior Center offers string band, bluegrass and country. Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country.

Wednesday, Jan. 6 “Ain’t Retirement Grand” 6:30 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-665-0028, www. peninsula-players.com. Casting will be flexible for this light-hearted musical, seeking four to 12 people – men and women. Rita Smith will direct. “Twelve Angry Men” 6:30 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, lucidreamer@ wildmail.com. Thirteen men will be cast for the play “Twelve Angry Men,” based on the film by Reginald Rose. A woman can be cast for the role of the guard. Auditions will be from prepared readings of the script.

Thursday, Jan. 7 “Ain’t Retirement Grand” 6:30 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-665-0028, www. peninsula-players.com. “Twelve Angry Men” 6:30 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, lucidreamer@ wildmail.com.

Condition White 9 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Condition White, a four-piece rhythm-nblues band jazz, hip-hop and funk.

Editor’s Pick: Thursday, Dec. 31 Will West & the Friendly Strangers 9 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-7178150, 21 and older. Ring in the New Year with a night of surprises featuring songwriter Will West, performing with a rotation of acoustic musicians called the Friendly Strangers, an array of players on banjo, cello, mandolin, horns and percussion playing modern roots, folk, bluegrass, pop and groove sounds. The band is fresh off the release of its new studio album, “Take This Moment.”

DANCE

Theory of Relativity 9 p.m., American Legion 99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, no cover, 21 and older. Welcome the New Year with Theory of Relativity playing rock-n-roll, blues, country, jazz, folk and classical. Daylight & Friends New Year’s Eve Celebration 10 p.m., Columbian Theater, 1102 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-3516, $10, 21 and older. “Dragalution!” presents a special swanky holiday party with drag, suspense, live music and special guests. DJ imcodefour will spin sweet tunes for the dance party.

Friday, Jan. 1 David Drury 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. David Drury plays jazz guitar. Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano. Maggie & the Cats 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21 and older. Maggie and the Cats play blues, funk and rhythm-n-blues. Hondo’s Open Mic 7:30 p.m., Hondo’s Brew & Cork, 2703 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2234, no cover. Musicians, singers and comedians are welcome. Performers receive $1 off pints of beer or cider. Bradford Loomis 9 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Bradford Loomis marries grit and melody to dig into the roots of American folklore. Twisted Karaoke 9 p.m., Twisted Fish, 311 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3467, 21 and older. Twisted Fish offers karaoke twice a week.

Saturday, Jan. 2

Thursday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Dance Party All day-all night, Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542. Sou’Wester Lodge will host a New Year’s Eve dance party all night long!

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

Saturday, Jan. 2

George Coleman 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, no cover. George Coleman plays pop, jazz, folk and rock music on his 12-string guitar.

DJ Sugar PDX Dance Party 9:30 p.m., Twisted Fish, 311 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3467, www.twistedfishsteakhouse.com, 21 and older. DJ Sugar spins house, electro, hip-hop, Top 40s and dubstep.

Larry Yes, Nate Lumbard & the Riccis 7 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542. Sail into the New Year with a mix of folk, country, soul, pop and rock by Larry Yes, Nate Lumbard, Ivy and Joel Ricci and a few special guests.

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Luke & Kati 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover.

Fort Clatsop Holiday Happenings 10:30 a.m., Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, all ages.

Saturday, Jan. 2 (continued)

Thursday, Jan. 7

Hondo’s Open Mic 7:30 p.m., Hondo’s Brew & Cork, 2703 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2234, no cover.

Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Recreation Center, 1555 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503468-0390, free.

New Year’s Day Fun Run 10:30 a.m., Maritime Memorial Park, 10 Bay St., Astoria, 503-325-7275, www.astoriaparks.com, $15. This is a 5k fun run along the river walk. Snacks and refreshments provided; prizes for the top finishers. Race starts at 11 a.m.

Bradford Loomis 9 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover.

Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover.

MUSIC CONTINUED

Sunday, Jan. 3 Jennifer Goodenberger 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Jennifer Goodenberger plays classical and contemporary piano. Kitchen Music 1 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2239. Enjoy traditional, folk, bluegrass, country, blues and pop music played by local musicians. Evensong 6 p.m., Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1222. Evensong features performers Jennifer Goodenberger and Wes Wahrmund, meditative songs and quiet reflection. Bradford Loomis 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Three For Silver 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, no cover. Three For Silver plays Top 40 music from an alternate universe where the bass banjo is more popular than the electric guitar. Twisted Karaoke 9 p.m., Twisted Fish, 311 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3467, 21 and older.

Monday, Jan. 4 Burgers & Jam 6 p.m., American Legion 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503436-2973. The legion offers good burgers and good music. Luke & Kati 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Luke Ydstie and Kati Claborn play folk and country on guitar and banjo.

Tuesday, Jan. 5 Brian O’Connor 5:30 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4150, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards. Luke & Kati 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover.

Wednesday, Jan. 6 Paul & Margo Dueber 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Paul and Margo Dueber perform original tunes, folk and Americana from the 70s and 80s. Richard Thomasian 7 p.m., Port of Call Bistro & Bar, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-4356, no cover. All musicians and styles are welcome to jam with the Port’s house band featuring Richard Thomasian, Peter Unander and Tom Peake.

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MARKETS Friday, Jan 1

Long Beach Grange Indoors Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4953, www.longbeachgrange.org. Features home-baked goods, prepared food, woodcrafts, honey, nuts, art and jewelry.

Editor’s Pick: Friday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Polar Plunge 10:30 a.m., Neahkahnie Beach, north of Reed & Nehalem roads, Manzanita, 503-368-4777. It’s that time of year and the anticipation is growing for the annual Manzanita Polar Plunge, regardless of weather. Look for the fire on the beach. Plunge starts at 11 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 2 Long Beach Grange Indoors Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4953, www.longbeachgrange.org.

EVENTS

Thursday, Dec. 31 Winter Whale Watch Week 10 a.m., Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Ilwaco, Wash., Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach and Neahkahnie Mountain Historic Marker Turnout on Hwy. 101, 541765-3304, www.whalespoken.org. The Whale Watching Spoken Here program places trained volunteers at the best locations along the Oregon and Washington coasts to help visitors spot migrating Gray whales as they travel from Alaska to California and Mexico. Fort Clatsop Holiday Happenings 10:30 a.m., Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, all ages. The Lewis and Clark National Park will offer weeklong programs on the Corps of Discovery’s winter at Fort Clatsop, including living history and hands-on programs, ranger-guide walks and movies. Trivia Night 6:30 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton, $2 person per game. Each night ends with a rollover jackpot question. New Year’s Eve 50s Style 7 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 1572 Franklin Ave., Astoria, 503-325-2203, www. newyearseveonthecoast.com, $100 individual, $700 table of 8. Ring in the New Year in classic 1950s style, includes a casino, costume prizes, dancing, burgers and shakes. Reservations recommended. Fireworks Over the Ocean Midnight, at the boardwalk, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2400, www. funbeach.com, free, all ages. Welcome the New Year in a big way with a five-minute display of fireworks over the Pacific Ocean in front of the boardwalk.

Friday, Jan. 1 Free First Day Hikes 10 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, Coffenbury Lake, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, Nehalem Bay State Park, 9500 Sandpiper Lane, Nehalem, 503986-0772, all ages. Oregon Parks is partnering with American’s State Parks to offer free, guided First Day Hikes. Parking fees are waived.

Artist Reception 3 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, www.hoffmanblog.org. The Hoffman Center for the Arts will host a reception for Bay City artist Karen Gale. The reception will feature 30 of Gale’s paintings under the theme “Seeing the Light.” She will be on hand to discuss her work and the show. Community Skate Night 5 p.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, $3, all ages. Community skate night is a weekly, family-friendly, fun activity. Skate rentals available. Texas Hold’em 7 p.m., American Legion 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503436-2973. Cannon Beach American Legion offers a Texas Hold’em poker tournament every Friday. Trivia Night 7 p.m., Baked Alaska, No. 1 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-7414, www. bakedak.com, $2 person per game. Play the weekly trivia tournament in the lounge.

Saturday, Jan. 2 Beach Clean Up 9 a.m., Seaside Beach, meet at Seashore Inn on the Beach, 60 N. Promenade, Seaside, all ages. Join other volunteers for the monthly “Treasure the Beach” community beach clean up in helping to restore the quality of the beach for all.

EVENTS CONTINUED

Editor’s Pick:

Saturday, Jan. 2 (continued)

Grant Proposal Writing 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $105. This project-based learn-by-doing course covers grant development, concept, research and more.

Fort Clatsop Holiday Happenings 10:30 a.m., Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, all ages. Year of Wellness 1 p.m., Manzanita Branch Library, 571 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-6665. North Tillamook Library will host a “Year of Wellness” open house forum and presentation. “Finest Hours” Presentation 2 p.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org. Author Michael Tougias will give a slide presentation on his book “The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue.” Community Skate Night 5 p.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, $3, all ages. Oyster Feed 5 p.m., American Legion 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503436-2973, $15. The American Legion offers an Oyster Feed on the first Saturday of the month, includes sides and salad bar. Doors open at 4 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 4 Biggest Loser Contest Sunset Pool, 1140 Broadway, Sunset Family Fitness, 840 24th Ave., Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com. The Biggest Loser contest is back. Join as an individual or as a team of up to 10 people. Weigh-ins will be every Friday beginning at 5:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Sunset Pool and 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Sunset Family Fitness. The contest runs to Feb. 12. Knochlers Pinochle Group 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, all ages, $1 per session per person. This is a weekly, regular play card game. Prizes awarded.

Tuesday, Jan. 5 Past to Present Lecture Series 10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org. Historian, author-illustrator and kayak builder Harvey Golden will trace the development of the kayak from primitive inland craft to vessels capable of navigating and hunting in marine conditions.

Tuesday, Jan. 5

Wednesday, Jan. 6 “Soup Night” Book Reading 6 p.m., Naselle Timberland Library, 4 Parpala Road, Naselle, Wash., 360-484-3877, www.TRL.org. Join author Maggie Stuckey in a discussion of her new book “Soup Night: Creating Community Around a Pot of Soup” and samplings of homemade soup.

Thursday, Jan. 7 Trivia Night 6:30 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton, $2 person per game. Ales & Ideas 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, www.clatsopcc. edu, free. The program will be “The Really Big One: Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and the Cascadia Fault” with Pat Corcoran and Ed Joyce. Food and beverage service available at 6 p.m.

CLASSES

Thursday, Dec. 31 Voice Lessons 2 to 4 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., bkristinajones22@gmail.com, $10. Kristina Jones offers group voice lessons teaching basic vocal technique and style. Open to all levels and genre. Private lessons also available.

Saturday, Jan. 2 Learn Self Defense 2 to 3:30 p.m., Belcher Home Gym, 30800 H St., Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-0860, jonbelcher1741@yahoo.com, $10. Instructor Jon Belcher teaches the Ed Parker System of Kenpo Karate, private lessons available. Ask about a free introductory lesson.

Monday, Jan. 4

PageTurners Book Discussion 1 p.m., Ocean Park Timberland Library, 1308 256th Place, Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-4184, www.TRL.org, free, adults. Join in a discussion of “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt. The PageTurners Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month. New members welcome.

Family-cise Class 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Living Fit Studio, 1775 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 971-219-9413, $60. Living Fit Yoga & Training Studio will offer an exercise class for parents of young children ages four and younger. Cost includes all six weeks or $10 drop-ins.

Wednesday, Jan. 6

Make Beaded Jewelry 6 to 8:30 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $75. Students will make earrings, necklaces and bracelets using a variety of materials. Call 503-3250998 for a list of materials.

“Behind the Emerald Curtain” 6 p.m., Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, 207 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, www.pacificrivers.org. A new film reveals the harm happening all over western Oregon from logging on private timberlands.

Finnish Language & Culture 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $75. Students will learn basic Finnish language and alphabet.

All Levels Calligraphy 1 to 3 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-3382408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $65. New and returning students will be provided instruction in Italic lettering. Call 503-338-2566 for a list of supplies. Writer’s Workshop 6 to 8 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503338-2408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $55. Bring a work-in progress to class and be prepared to discuss the writing project with the class.

Wednesday, Jan. 6 Email Marketing Class Noon to 3 p.m., CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-338-2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $20, all levels. Part of the Lunch & Learn series, this class will show tips and tricks for successful email marketing. Preregistration required. Memoir Writing 1 to 3 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $55. Through a series of assignments and workshops, students will practice literary craft techniques for the narration of life stories. Learn Self Defense 4 to 5:30 p.m., Belcher Home Gym, 30800 H St., Ocean Park, Wash., 360665-0860, jonbelcher1741@yahoo.com, $10.

Thursday, Jan. 7 Learn to Oil Paint 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503368-3846, www.hoffmanblog.org, $165. Artist Karen Gale will teach this four-session oil painting class. Register by Jan. 4. Voice Lessons 2 to 4 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., bkristinajones22@gmail.com, $10. Opera Appreciation Class 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2408, www.clatsopcc. edu/schedule, $75. Class will cover musical, dramatic and stylistic analysis to gain a greater understanding of opera. Preregistration required. Jewelry Metal Smithing 6 to 8:30 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $75. Learn how to make silver, brass or copper jewelry using hand tools and precious metals. Call 503-325-0998 for a list of supplies.

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of the kiln. Alder trees dance to and fro in the wind. Limbs cross, rub and screech. Those limbs fall to the ground. Even an occasional four-footed animal breaks stride as it maneuvers through the copse. You catch the sound; stop, listen, and feel. Our distant ancestors, living in rock caves in France and Spain, faced the same weather patterns. Did they worship their

landscape, their inhospitable homeland? Did they listen to the sounds of storm with awe or respect? Did they savor the soft drone of Autumn? Savor freshets in springtime? How they must have loved summertime. Don’t we all? I drive my pickup beside the mouth of the Columbia River. That river is churning. Gusts tease wave tops, and the river appears in full frenetic motion. The gunmetal-gray water appears agitated and wild. Hopefully, the ¿ VKHUV DUH LQ SRUW VHFXUH LQ WKHLU warm homes. Do they respect or worship that wild sea? Do they sometimes curse it? The bridge rises into view, FDWDSXOWV LWV ¿ YH PLOH WUHVWOH RYHU WKRVH WURXEOHG ZDWHUV $ À RFN of airborne cormorants presses against a headwind. The eagles appear grounded. They hover in high limbs, harassed by rain and storm. Do they complain to each other? They appear stoic, but what do I know. Do they worship? Across the bridge, my small

truck sprints. Windshield wipers clap time to the wind, each mimicking the other like some jazz band in full swing. I am fascinated by the storm, and the powerful river bowing down to the tempest and its force. In its own inaudible way, does it curse or praise? Is there language in those natural sounds, to the tide ripping and rippling and writhing? A container ship slips over the Columbia River bar, seeking sanctuary, hungry for port. My truck gallops up the steep incline toward the 200-foot summit of that bridge. At this moment nobody else is driving across. Wind strikes my faithful truck. Wind and rain and storm, and some small apprehension. I say a prayer of thanks for this place we call home. To be able to feel gratitude for where one lives is, in itself, something to be thankful for. At the very least, let’s paint this landscape in bold strokes and call it a masterpiece.

Author to recount daring Coast Guard rescue Book a great getaway with winter reading Maritime museum hosts Michael Tougias for slide presentation It’s time once again for TRL’s Adult Winter Reading Contest ASTORIA — Author Michael Tougias will appear at the Columbia River Maritime Museum at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 to give a slide show presentation on his book “The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue.” The Disney Corporation is making a movie based on the book, which will star Chris Pine and Casey AfÀeck and be released in January of 2016. The program is sponsored by the Columbia River Maritime Museum and is included with museum admission. Members are free. The museum is located at 1792 Marine Drive. For more information, call 503-325-2323. Tougias, co-author of “The Finest Hours,” will use slides of the storm, the sinking tankers, the rescues, the victims, the survivors and the heroes to tell the story of this historic event. Tougias will describe the harrowing attempts to rescue the seamen, especially focusing on four young Coast Guardsmen who must overcome the odds to save the lives of 32 crewmen stranded aboard the stern of the Pendleton. Standing between the men and their mission were towering waves that reached 70 feet, blinding snow, and one of the most dangerous shoals in the world, the dreaded Chatham Bar. The waters along the outer arm of Cape Cod are called “the graveyard of the Atlantic” for good reason. “I enjoy doing these programs,” says Tougias, “because I like to transport the audience into the heart of the storm so that they ask themselves, ‘What would I have done?’ I don’t like to do author readings because I think they are boring, but with a slide presentation, the viewer can visually relive the adventure.” Tougias goes on to say, “This event was — and still is — the greatest and most

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Michael Tougias will give a presentation about his book “The Finest Hours” Jan. 2 in Astoria.

daring sea rescue ever performed by the Coast Guard, and it happened off the New England coast. I felt this episode of heroism and tragedy needed to be told in its entirety because it’s an important piece of overlooked history.” A book signing will follow the program, and the presentation is suitable for all ages. New York Times bestselling author James Brady (author of “Flyboys” and “Flags of Our Fathers”) says, “‘The Finest Hours’ recounts incredible heroism … a gripping read.” “The Finest Hours” has been the No. 4 bestselling non-¿ction book in New England according to the New England Booksellers Association. Tougias is also co-author of “Rescue of the Bounty.” The tall ship Bounty, featured in the Marlon Brando movie “Mutiny on the Bounty,” sank during Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The captain and a crewmember perished in the accident, but the Coast Guard performed harrowing helicopter rescues to save the other 14 sailors. Tougias is the author and coauthor of 24 books includ-

PACIFIC COUNTY, Wash. — It’s January, so it must be time for Timberland Regional Library’s Adult Winter Reading Contest. Gather up or download all those books you’ve been meaning to read. The more books you read by March 15, the more chances you have to win an overnight getaway for two. Here’s how it works: • Between Jan. 1 and March 15, read or listen to a minimum of ¿ve books. • Pick up entry forms — one for every ¿ve books you read or listen to — at any Timberland library, or download from the website at www.TRL. org; hover over “Programs”. • On each form, write the titles, the authors’ names, a brief review of each book, and a ranking of ¿ve (e[cellent) to one (would not recommend).

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Timberland Regional Library invites you to read as many books as possible between Jan. 1 and March 15 as part of the Adult Winter Reading Contest. The more books you read, the better chance you have of winning prizes.

• Turn in the forms at any Timberland library. Each form serves as a contest entry. You can’t lose with this contest; you’ll have the bliss

of reading great books and you might get to book a great getaway too. The grand prizes include getaways at local bed & breakfasts and resorts, including the Shelburne Inn, Tokeland Hotel, Lake Quinault Lodge and Alderbrook Resort & Spa. Other prizes include Adult Winter Reading book bags containing reading material and specialty foods as well as a variety of prizes from local merchants throughout the library district. The grand prize drawing will take place March 20. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and be current TRL cardholders. Only one grand prize and one local prize per person. TRL employees, Board of Trustees and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.

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“The Finest Hours” by Michael Tougias and Casey Sherman.

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While there are ¿ve verses to the song, contemporary revelers seem to stick with only the ¿rst verse and chorus, and just in case you’ve been faking it along with all the rest of us, here are the lyrics:

Did you know? Forty-five percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, the three most popular having to do with weight loss, organization, and saving money.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne? CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne. We’ll take a cup o’kindness yet, For auld lang syne.

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Hitting the Discovery Trail in Long Beach, Washington, New Year’s Day, 2015.

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Holiday revelers gather at the rim of a volcanic crater at Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii, on Jan. 1, 2012.

Could there be a more fitting anthem for the ushering in of a new year? Story by LYNETTE RAE MCADAMS

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Wild strawberries bedecked with winter’s icy lace.

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It’s an awkward moment really, a bit like having to participate in a public singing of “The Star Spangled Banner”: Sure, you’re a superstar at the beginning, but then there’s the place where you can’t tell your rockets from your ramparts and the best you can do is hum lamely along, hoping the guy in the next seat will carry it off for the both of you.

At least when it’s time for “Auld Lang Syne,” you can usually count on the cover of midnight (and perhaps a few drinks) to see you through those mumbling middle parts; but for one New Year’s Eve in your life, as the clock strikes 12 and the bubbly makes its rounds, wouldn’t it be nice to actually know what you’re singing about? Written in 1788 by the famous poet Robert Burns, the song that ubiquitously

accompanies the turn of our calendar is actually a version of a much older Scottish folk song — one Burns claimed he learned from an old man while wandering the hills of his native Scottish Lowlands. Translated literally from the Scots dialect, “auld lang syne” means “old long since,” but because that doesn’t make much sense in modern English, we understand it today as something more like “times long past,” or “days gone by.”

Now being clear on the words is one thing (and should be enough to impress any fellow party-goers), but simply belting them out with con¿dence won’t make their meaning any more obvious. What’s this song really about, anyway, and why does all the world sing it on New Year’s Eve? In this country, “Auld Lang Syne” owes its popularity to Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadian Band, a bigband orchestra that began the tradition at a midnight show on New Year’s Eve in 1929, at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. Lombardo, who became known as “Mr. New Year’s Eve,” performed the song every year thereafter until 1976, broadcasting it ¿rst over the radio and later, on television, becoming synonymous with the ball drop at Times Square. Lombardo said he learned the song from Scottish immigrants in his hometown of London, Ontario, in Canada. Listen just once to the version recorded by the Scottish folk group The Cast (readily available on YouTube), and you’ll have a new and crystalline understanding of the song you’ve been singing all your life. With a voice hauntingly clear and melodious, Mairi Campbell sings what is believed to be the original tune, in the original Ayrshire dialect, and it’s so beautiful you’ll never forget it. Verse by verse, with tones drenched in longing, she takes the listener through Burns’ classic poem — the tale of old friends who once were very close, but whose paths have long been parted. Reunited, they must decide how to feel about the distance that circumstance has wedged between them. In the end, as you may have guessed, they choose to remember and honor each other for the sake of the time they once shared, joining hands and lifting glasses, in friendship and goodwill.

Put your best foot forward on New Year’s Day On Jan. 1, both Oregon and Washington state parks invite the public for a FREE day — no day-use fees or Discover Passes are required. Guided First Day Hikes take place in Oregon at Ecola and Fort Stevens state parks, and in Washington at Cape Disappointment. For more information, visit oregonstateparks.org or parks.wa.gov

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Sunset at Manzanita beach, New Year’s weekend 2015.

Could there be a more ¿tting anthem for the ushering in of a new year? Here we stand on the cusp of time as we know it — one foot ¿rmly rooted in yesterday, the other stepping lightly toward tomorrow. And as the clock ticks on, memories of friends and loved ones line up like silhouettes before a distant sun, their every detail

sharpened by the ache of sweet nostalgia. This year, what will you do with your own small string of human history, so likely full of both sadness and joy, delight and regret? Can you remember with fondness a friend who once forsook you; will you mend that bridge or burn it down? And if you choose forgiveness, can

you manage at last to also save some for yourself? May the dawn of a new year ¿nd each of us deep in the spirit of “Auld Lang Syne” — arm in arm with friends old and new, our glasses raised and eyes wide open toward a hopeful future, but our hearts entirely bursting with the richness of the past.

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Favorite restaurants of

2015 S Since inheriting the Mouth’s knife and fork this spring I’ve reviewed 33 different restaurants. The following are my favorites of the bunch. Coincidentally, my picks represent a single eatery from each population center in the coverage area. It’s also worth noting that all but one have been in business under two years, and that four started in 2015. Which is to say: The quality of dining on the North Coast is like a rising tide.

Street 14 Café

1410 Commercial St., Astoria The Thursday-through-Saturday dinner service that began this fall at Street 14 served some of the freshest, most ¿nely prepared and enticing meals I had all year. Everything I ate was sharp, both elementary and exciting. That’s due to the ethic of owners Micha and Jennifer Cameron-Lattek — who set out to work with local farms year-round — as well as the crisp execution of chef Andrew Catalano, who cut his teeth at New York’s venerable Gramercy Tavern. Menus are printed anew each week, and if you blink something delectable might disappear, like the sinfully succulent Braised Pork Belly that is now but a drooling Àicker tattooed on my tongue. Nonetheless, that turnover forces adventure. Indeed, change is good. It results in eating experiences that not only reÀect the region, but its up-to-theminute essence and mood.

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The Tiki Salad, left, is a familiar and well-executed dish at Castaways. The Honey Orange Coconut Prawns, right, are crispy, sweet and sumptuous.

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ings have included marshmallow ice cream and a chocolate-dipped wafÀe cone, and blackberry cobbler on cinnamon. Of these rotating monthly specials, Barker regularly collaborates with local chefs and uses some of the best local ingredients. Indeed, it’s almost like she has the Midas touch.

Kabob House

107 S.E. Third St. Long Beach, Washington

Before Behnoosh Ghorbani — call her “B” for short — opened the Kabob House in Long Beach, she’d never worked at a restaurant, let alone started one from scratch. What she had done was a great deal of cooking at family parties and events. At those gatherings B would inevitably grill beef and chicken kabobs, a staple at Persian celebrations. So when B decided she’d had enough of the dental industry, she ¿gured she’d take a shot at sharing those family recipes. At Kabob House, B keeps things relatively simple, draping the tender, succulent kabobs on rice, salads, wraps and the like. Besides specials and a few sides, that’s about it — and frankly, that’s ¿ne. The kabobs — particularly the beef, which is tantalizingly spiced with saffron — are classic, regional Àavors that have heretofore been missing on the North Coast.

The Kitchen 1820 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside While The Kitchen’s footprint might be the funkiest on this list, its food is probably the most

The Pork Belly and Beet Salad were on the seasonally changing menu at Street 14 Cafe this fall.

comforting — kind of like what grandma might make. Tucked inconspicuously in a shed-sized shack along the main drag in Seaside is a kitchen with a Dutch door ordering window. The day’s menu hangs on a dry-erase board you can see while driving by. Usually there’ll be two or three items — perhaps a soup, a sandwich, or a lunchtime entrée (The Kitchen closes at 5 p.m.). What gets prepared each day is based on the whims of owner-operator Jeanne Odonovan. I’ve pulled over for everything from African-spiced lamb meatballs to creamy lobster bisque. But nothing makes me want stop more than her rich and subtly complex muffaletta sandwich.

Castaways Restaurant and Tiki Bar 316 Fir St., Cannon Beach Despite being the one truly veteran establishment on this list, Castaways Restaurant and Tiki Bar remains vital. “If I didn’t want to keep learning I’d be done,” Chef Josh Tuckman told one of his tables as they’d ¿nished their meal. It was one of the only times all year I’ve seen a chef emerge from behind the cloisters of the kitchen. He came out not only to share with his custom-

Buttercup 35915 N. U.S. Hwy 101, Nehalem With Buttercup, Julie Barker hit the trifecta. After anchoring two successful restaurants in Manzanita — the Blue Sky Cafe and Bread & Ocean Bakery — Barker found a new muse in Nehalem’s Buttercup. There she serves two things: chowder and ice cream. But within those supposed con¿nes Barker becomes creatively unbridled. On constant, monthly rotation are numerous chowders, all of which are cooked to order. In addition to traditional clam there are always gluten-free and vegan options, some of which appropriate curry and other soups/stews as much as they do chowder. Same goes for ice creams, which include vegan cones and sorbets, as well as truly wild — but somehow also strikingly sane — cone-cream pairings. One month a spiced apple ice cream came on a cheddar cone. Other pair12 | December 31, 2015 | coastweekend.com

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ers, but to listen. Tuckman’s dishes travel too. Sprouting mostly from French-Cajun roots, they hopscotch through the Caribbean, over to Europe, Asia and beyond. A classically thorough sense of preparation overrules any fusion for fusion’s sake. Although getting a table in the tightly packed, former residence in Cannon Beach can be tough, everything on the menu — from the Honey Orange Coconut Prawns to the Nawlins Style Jambalya to the Seafood Chowder, steaks and Tiki Drinks — is equally at home.

Tacos El Catrin 5 U.S. Hwy 101, Warrenton Almost as much as burgers and ¿sh and chips, there’s no shortage of Mexican food on the North Coast. Off the top of my head I can think of at least three pairs of Mexican restaurants where you can see one whilst dining in the other. Thankfully, Tacos El Catrin resists homogenization. Rather than a smattering of Americanized burritos, watery salsa and the hundred-item combo menu, Tacos El Catrin’s more re¿ned and traditional offerings delight by taking the path less traveled. The Pazole, available on weekends only, is an experience of construction whose component Àavors sashay from one spoonful to the next. The smoky Mole too made me a believer. Plus, all of the dishes are wonderfully colorful and plated accordingly. With Tacos El Catrin, here is yet another chef with a vision. After nine years at the Stephanie Inn, chef Enrique Reyes took a chance and realized his. Here’s to more like him — and the others on this list — in 2016!

CCC offers new winter aquanastics water fitness class HAMMOND — Get a head start on your fitness goals for 2016 with a special Winter Term Aquanastics class through Clatsop Community College. This class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 19 through Feb. 25, from 9 to 9:50 am. or from 10 to 10:50 a.m. Only 12 students can attend each section. The cost is $29. Aquanastics is a water fitness class that is energizing and strengthening, yet gentle on the joints. The

exercises are designed to increase range of motion, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. The ability to swim is not required. This is not a swimming class and is conducted in a 3-to-5-feet deep heated pool. Pool beach balls and noodles are provided free for class use and enjoyment. As an added bonus, students are given basic water health and safety tips, plus play some water games. This class is for both women and men. The class is held at the

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Bigfootʼs Steak House Immediate opening for Experienced waitress/server Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task in a fast paced restaurant. Apply in person at 2427 S. Roosevelt, Seaside.

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Letters to the Editor A good newspaper is a two-way street. You learn from us and we learn from you. Open Forum • PO Box 210 Astoria, OR 97103

Community-Based Youth Skills Trainers needed to work with youth participating in Wraparound services. Services are provided to youth (under the age of 21) in any setting where the youth resides. Youth Skills trainers offer structured one-to-one, strength-based support services for the purpose of addressing daily living, social/emotional, mental health and communication needs. Skills Trainers services include supporting, coaching, and training the youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, emotion regulation and conflict resolution. Community-Based Parent Skills Trainers needed to work with parents of youth participating in Wraparound services. Services are provided to parents in the home and in other community settings such as grocery stores. Parent Skills Trainers offer guidance, support and coaching. The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. Parent Skills Trainers promote a familyʼs success in navigating various social contexts, learning new skills, and making functional progress in the community. Both positions require QMHA status and experience with high needs youth. Hourly rate of pay is $15 per hour and approximately 15 hours per week. Send resume and cover letter to Lois Gilmore, 65 N Hwy 101, Suite 204, Warrenton, OR 97146 or fax to 503.861.2043 or email loisg@clatsopbh.org

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Cannon Beach and South Clatsop County have some of the Oregon coast's most beautiful settings (see www.discoverourcoast.com). It is also a busy, vibrant community with year-round residents, as well as weekend visitors. EO Media Group has an immediate opening for a reporter at the Cannon Beach Gazette with an office in Seaside. This beat covers the community's residents, visitors, organizations and activities. The Gazette publishes every other week but also shares content with The Daily Astorian, providing a broader reach for your stories and photos. We work hard but have fun. Our coast is comfortable and still pretty affordable. Itʼs a place where our newsroom members and their families purchase homes and settle in for careers that are richly connected to the Northwest interior. We enjoy world-class restaurants, fantastic salmon and deep-sea fishing, amazing wildlife and bird watching, and many other outdoor activities. Portland is 2 hours away; Seattle 3 1/2 hours. Journalism or related degree, plus newspaper or magazine writing experience required. Multimedia and photography experience preferred. Driver's license, good driving record and reliable transportation necessary. Full-time position. Benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k)/Roth 401(k) retirement plan and insurance. Send resume, clips and letter of interest to EO Media Group, P.O. Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, by fax to 503-371-2935 or e-mail hr@eomediagroup.com.

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Case Manager, QMHA Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a full time case manager to provide outreach, group & individual skills training and case management for clients with severe and persistent mental illness using a team approach. Requirements: a Bachelorʼs Degree is preferred, specializing in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services. A minimum of three years of experience in the social service field with mental illness or chemical dependency is preferred. Applicants must be able to complete all paperwork as required by OARʼs and the agency. Valid driver license and criminal background check required. CBH offers an excellent range of benefits. Salary $29,001.00 to $39,541.00 DOE as per current union contract. Send cover letter, resume and references to Lois Gilmore, CBH, 65 N. Hwy. 101, Suite 204, or fax to 503-861-2043. EOE

70 Help Wanted Med Clinic Mgr needed for FHC Ocean Park Clinic. WA State certified RN or MA. Customer and team focused. 3-5 yrs supervisory or management exp. More details on www.cowlitzfamilyhealth.org To apply send resume to jobs@cfamhc.org Night Auditor – Hotel Providing 100% Guest Satisfaction to all of our guests with a positive, helpful attitude and energetic personality! Checking guests in and out, taking reservations, interacting with guests over the phone and in the lobby, answering any questions guests may have about the hotel, area, restaurant recommendations, etc. Must have accounting experience, be able to work holidays and weekends. Benefits and 401K provided. Send reply to Box 239, c/o Daily Astorian, P.O. Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103

Start the new year, with a new career! Join the Lumʼs Team! •Express Lube Tech •Service Advisor •Sales Associates

J.R. Johnson Inc. is an established Oregon General Contractor, and we are looking for experienced carpenters and framers for a long term project. Here are the traits we are looking for:

Seeking great customer service skills and awesome attitude! Valid driverʼs license required. Proudly a drug free workplace. Apply at 1605 SE Ensign Lane, Warrenton, OR

3 Years Carpentry Experience, experience in Framing and Deck Work, some Siding Experience is a PLUS, have all Basic Hand Tools, and reliable transportation.

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Join the Oregon Youth Authority team as an Institution Registered Nurse. Go to www.GovernmentJobs.com and search the Oregon Youth Authority for more information and to apply.

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Buying Gold, Silver, Estate Jewelry, Coins, Diamonds, old-watches. Downtown Astoria-332 12th St. Jonathonʼs, LTD (503)325-7600

Start your year with community college classes Youth called to audition for CCC offers jewelry making, calligraphy, Finnish language, writing and more ASTORIA — A wide variety of classes start soon at Clatsop Community College. Register now at www.clatsopcc.edu/ schedule and search for the title under course title, or call 503-338-2402 and register over the phone with a credit card payment. Make Beaded Jewelry will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 4 to March 7. Cost is $75; call the instructor at 503-325-0998 for a list of supplies. Students will make earrings, necklaces and bracelets that feature beads and use copper, brass, silver or gold wire from their own materials or items available to be purchased at class. This class incorporates a crafts lab to work on miscellaneous crafts such as knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, stained glass, felting, spinning and weaving as well as beading and jewelry projects with instructor assistance. All Levels Calligraphy takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 5 to March 7. Cost is $65; for a list of supplies call 503-338-2566. Join a supportive environment for beginners and established calligraphers. Newly registered and returning students alike will be provided instruction in italic lettering, with course curriculum review as well as introducing new techniques

doing course covers the complete process of grant proposal GHYHORSPHQW LGHQWLÂżFDWLRQ RI an achievable and fundable project concept; research and assessment of viable funding sources; all the elements of effective proposal writing; budget development; preparation of a full proposal package for submission; post submission process — award or rejection, and follow-up with funders. A Writer’s Workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. TuesSubmitted photo days, Jan. 5 to March 8. Cost Students practice calligraphy in a recent CCC class. CCC will again offer calligraphy for all is $55. Are you writing a short levels from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 5 to March 7. story, article or other writing project? Bring your work-inand tools for the mastery of GHÂżQLWHO\ HQMR\ WKLV FODVV progress to class and discuss it Learn basic Finnish language with other writers. Be prepared this classic art form. Jewelry Metalsmithing will and the sounds of the Finnish DW WKH ÂżUVW FODVV WR GLVFXVV \RXU take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. alphabet by talking, listen- writing project. Bring enough Thursdays, Jan. 7 to March 10. ing, reading and writing. This FRSLHV IRXU RU ÂżYH VR WKDW HYCost is $75; call the instructor course is designed for anyone eryone will have a copy. at 503-325-0998 for a list of who would like to learn surMemoirs: I’ve Been Meansupplies. In this class, learn vival phrases and conversation ing to Tell You will take place how to make silver, brass or in the Finnish language. Pur- from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, copper jewelry by using hand chase these required textbooks Jan. 6 to March 9. Cost is $55. tools and precious metals to before class: “Finnish Dictio- Through a series of writing produce cut-work using de- nary & Phrasebookâ€? by Ville assignments and workshops, signs and formed items that Kataja and “Finnish for For- students will practice using litUHĂ€HFW \RXU LQGLYLGXDO VW\OH eigners 1â€? by Maija-Hellikki erary craft techniques for the Aaltio. Bring safety glasses to class. narration of life stories. Work Write Winning Grant Pro- on tailoring stories to engage Finnish Language & Culture will be held from 6:30 t posals will be held from 6:30 an audience, and transform 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 4 to to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. journal entries into polished March 7. Cost is $75. If you 4 to March 7. Cost is $105; pieces of prose. This is an are of Finnish descent and you come to class with an idea or RSSRUWXQLW\ WR ÂżQDOO\ FRPPLW want to learn the language of project that needs funding. to the page those stories you your ancestors, then you’ll This project-based, learn-by- have been meaning to write.

‘Tales of Beauty and the Beast’ ASOC sets annual teen production ASTORIA — The Astor Street Opry Company will hold open auditions from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 for its annual teen production. This year’s show will be “Tales of Beauty and the Beast,� with book by Vera Morris and music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur. The play is produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services, Inc. of Denver, Colorado. Auditions will take place at the ASOC Playhouse, located at 129 W. Bond St. Directed by Bill Carr with music direction by Dena Tuveng and production management by Mary Ritter, this play is an excellent adaptation of the classic fairy tale full of singing and dancing, witty rhyming dialogue and fantastic costumes.

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Sou’Wester Lodge hosts live music with special guests SEAVIEW, Wash. — Sail into the new year with live music at the Sou’Wester Lodge. Larry Yes, Nate Lumbard, and Ivy and Joel Ricci — plus special guests — will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2. Ivy and Joel Ricci are a dynamic genre-nomadic duo traveling easily between territories of folk, country, soul, rock and more. The Riccis are multi-instrumentalists who marry brass, strings and vocal harmonies with a reverence for simplicity and

chance. They bring with them musical nuances of the Southwest, Northwest, East Coast and most recently the culture of songwriting and listening unique to San Marcos, Texas. Lumbard, like all bards, is in search of meaning. Along the way, he seeks self control, questions the existence of God, and examines the fundamental nature of breakfast. He also plays music for his friends. The Sou’Wester is located at 3728 J Place. For more information, call 360-642-2542.

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Larry Yes, Nate Lumbard, and Ivy and Joel Ricci will perform Saturday, Jan. 2 at the Sou’Wester Lodge.

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Maritime museum presents eight-week lecture series ASTORIA — The Columbia River Maritime Museum presents Past to Present, an eightweek lecture series offered this winter at the museum. Guest speakers will share knowledge about maritime issues, industry and history each week. The lectures take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays in the Ford and Kern rooms. Admission is free for museum members, and there is a $5 fee for non-members. On Tuesday, Jan. 5, historian, author, illustrator and kayak-builder Harvey Golden will present “History and Evolution of the Kayak.” Golden will trace the development of the kayak from primitive inland craft to vessels capable of navigating and hunting in the ¿ercest arctic marine conditions. On Jan. 12, Capt.s Jeffrey

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In the first Past to Present lecture on Jan. 5, kayak-builder Harvey Golden will present “History and Evolution of the Kayak.”

On Jan. 12, Capt.s Jeffrey and Christine Smith will talk about rebuilding the 65-foot wooden cannery tender David B to be used as an Alaska passenger vessel.

two will talk about rebuilding the 65-foot wooden David B, originally a cannery tender, for its current service as an Alas-

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ka passenger vessel and the choices made along the way to preserve the historical quality of the vessel and to make it safe and beautiful for the modern world. On Jan. 19, Tracy Hollister will give the talk “49 Days Across the Paci¿c.” Hollister will recount his solo crossing from Japan to Astoria that concluded a two-year voyage on the sailing vessel Ingrid Princess. Other lectures will include: • Jan. 26: “River Pilot Operations” by Rick Gill; • Feb. 2: “The Souvenir” by Louise Steinman; • Feb. 9: A screening of the ¿lm “Finding David Douglas” with a talk by Lois Leonard; • Feb. 16: A talk about Lewis and Clark National Historical Park; • Feb. 23: A screening of the ¿lm “The Odyssey of Captain Healy” with a talk by Maria Brooks. The museum is located at 1792 Marine Drive. For more information, contact the Columbia River Maritime Museum at 503-325-2323.

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Three for Silver perform at Fort George Brewery ASTORIA — Three For Silver will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3 at the Fort George Brewery, located at 1483 Duane St. The show is open to all ages, and there is no cover. Three For Silver represents a curious hybrid of acoustic music. The twin melodies of Willo Sertain’s vocals and Greg Allison’s violin glide atop of chugging

polyrhythms of Lucas Warford’s homemade bass instruments and the idiosyncratic style in which they are played. Described by Baby Gramps as “the acid baby of Tom Waits ad Vicgtor Wooten,” Three For Silver combines a gritty aesthetic, world-folk traditions, and virtuosic technique with a modern songwriting sense.

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“Ocean Lily” by Bay City artist Karen Gale.

Karen Gale to display art at the Hoffman Center MANZANITA — The Hoffman Center for the Arts will host a reception for Bay City artist Karen Gale from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1. The reception will feature 30 of Gale’s paintings under the theme “Seeing the Light.” She will be on hand to discuss her work and the show. Refreshments will be served. The artist said her oil paintings “examine the idea of searching for, ¿nding, and seeing light physically, emotionally, and spiritually.” The works will remain on display

at the center through January. Gale has taught for eight years and is experienced with both beginning and experienced artists. She lives in Bay City, teaches art, paints, and is illustrating a children’s book. Gale’s oil painting classes at the Hoffman Center were so popular this fall she will continue them on Thursdays, starting Thursday, Jan. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New students are welcome. Interested persons can register online at http://hoffmanblog.org

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Crab was nestled in a bowl over ice at the Triangle Tavern, ready for anyone who wanted it.

A GLIMPSE INSIDE An occasional feature by MATT LOVE

The Triangle Tavern “I can’t eat crab,” said the man standing at the bar of the Triangle Tavern in Astoria. “I ain’t got no teeth.” Yes, that posed a serious problem for the man considering the tavern lacked the proper crab breaking tools to crack open the shells. Good teeth were compulsory to get at the meat. At that very moment, the University of Oregon was laying a first-half licking on Oregon State in the Civil War, and the crab, caught and cooked up by a regular, nestled in a gleaming silver bowl near the pool table, next to the leftovers from the Thanksgiving Day potluck. The crab rested on ice and was ready to be devoured by any throwback hominid who didn’t require tools. This is precisely why every evolved person who enters a dive tavern on the Oregon Coast should carry a Leatherman. You never know when fresh crab might show up. I’m not joking. I had just cracked open a succulent crab leg with my hands and teeth and juice exploded all over my face. It was such a preposterous occurrence in an Oregon tavern that I couldn’t stop laughing. I didn’t have a napkin handy so I just cleaned up with a little beer. The crab was beyond delicious, and I knew I wanted a second helping, possibly a third. Crab can do that to a man. I wanted it all to myself and was, in fact, the only one eating it. As I watched the toothless, crabless man at the bar, an altruistic thought occurred to me: Maybe I should go out to the truck and scare up some tools to assist the crab breaking operation. Oregon scored again. I heard the tinkle of a winning video poker hand behind me. Sunlight streaked through the blinds. I tasted my craft malt liquor. I ate another bite of crab. No, I decided, I wasn’t getting up from my comfortable stool. Altruism was dead. The man would just have to suffer. I noticed some movement behind the bar. Tamree, the bartender, went into a utility closet and emerged a few seconds later. “I’ve got pliers and a hammer if anyone needs them,”she said. She set the tools on the table and drifted away to serve a customer. The toothless man started walking toward the crab.

Matt Love is the author/editor of 14 books about Oregon. His books are available through coastal bookstores or his web site, nestuccaspitpress.com

One of only three species of wild swans in North America and the largest waterfowl in existence today, the trumpeter swan, named for its bugle-like call, is found across all of Canada, throughout the northern reaches of the U.S., and as far west as the Bering Sea. At full maturity, this bird can reach an overall length of 6 feet, with a 10-foot wingspan and a weight of 35 pounds. Despite its enormous size, it is more than capable of flight, and its motion in the air and on the water is practically synonymous with grace. With snow white plumage offset by the beauty of a solid black bill, this bird is entirely striking. Visually, males and females are identical, though if seen together, they can be distinguished by size — in some cases, males, called cobs, are twice as large as females, called pens. Baby swans, more officially known as cygnets, hatch with light gray feathers and pink legs, but gain their white plumage after about a year. They remain with their parents (who mate for life) throughout the first winter, returning with them to their natal breeding grounds in spring, at which point the adults drive them away in order to start a fresh brood. Cast out by their love-struck parents, sibling swans often shelter together until it’s time to seek mates of their own, usually two or three years later.

Throughout the last half of the 19th century, trumpeter swans were hunted nearly to extinction, though not for meat: Highly prized in Victorian fashion, their magnificent feathers were used in women’s hats, and their plucked skins were marketed as powder puffs. By 1933 it was presumed that only 70 swans remained in existence, but a discovery in the 1950s revealed an unknown bevy of more than 1,000 swans taking refuge near Alaska’s Copper River. Though still considered threatened, thanks to ardent conservation measures, the continent’s population now numbers nearly 50,000. Seventy percent of all trumpeters breed and

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Known as one of the crown jewels of a healthy wetland, trumpter swans can be found on or near the waters of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and at Black Lake in Ilwaco, Washington.

nest in Alaska, then winter in the Pacific Northwest, including here along our coastline. Known as one of the crown jewels of a healthy wetland, they can be found on or near

the waters of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, at Black Lake in Ilwaco, Washington, and anywhere else pristinely clean water combines with peaceful surroundings.

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