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NASELLE, Wash. — The Appelo those attending can sign the Old Time Loggers Reunion Archives Center announces the books. second annual Old Time Loggers Last year, Howard Nelson Reunion from noon to 4 p.m. Sat- Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 was honored on his 80th birthday urday, Jan. 28, at the Center at at the first Loggers Reunion. A re1056 State Route 4. Intended to tired logging truck driver, he comAppelo Archives Center bring together loggers of all ages 1056 State Route 4, Naselle, Wash. mented that day, “This was a great and their families, as well as event. I enjoyed it so much. I saw (360) 484-7103 community members who want folks I hadn’t seen for years, even www.appeloarchives.org to honor the logging industry’s from Roseburg, Oregon, where I history in the Lower Columbia started out. Sure hope we can do it region, this year the reunion will again next year.” Donations accepted honor two old-time loggers: Everyone who was, or still is, Ernie Wirkkala and Billy Wuoriinvolved in the timber industry is nen. encouraged to come. While there is no cost to attend, The 2011 reunion was so popular that many re- all are encouraged to leave a donation for the Appelo quested it become an annual event. With the added Archives Center. success of the Center’s latest book, “When Logging For more information, contact the Center at (360) Was Logging,” organizers hope that people will bring 484-7103 or info@appeloarchives.org or visit their copies with them, or buy a copy while there, so www.appeloarchives.org

MANZANITA — The Hoffman Center’s Manzanita Film Series will host a showing of “The Best of the 37th Northwest Film and Video Festival” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27. Admission is $7 and snack concessions will be available for purchase. The collection of short films was selected by the Northwest Film Center of Portland from its annual juried film festival. The total running time is 82 minutes. The films to be screened are “Savage,” by Lisa Jackson; “Into Darkness,” by John Waller; “Mumbles,” by Rick Raxien; “Robier Talks About Life; Part 28,” by Jim Lowry; “Shut Up and Ride,” by Michael Ward; “The Thomas Beale Cipher,” by Andrew S. Allen; “My Voyage to Egypt,” by Ian Berry; “Crossings,” by Brian Libby; “Dear Peter,” by Orland Nutt; and “The True Believers,” by Nathaniel Bennett. The filmmakers come from all around the Northwest. The Manzanita Film Series is a program of the Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave. Films are screened monthly throughout the year. Information about the Center is available at hoffmanblog.org

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on the cover Matt and Julie follow the mystery woman to the Long Beach boardwalk and find themselves drawn deeper into the murder case – and each other.

ntil I took a look back to answer that weekly question, tions to the wind whistling through the Alps and joined in “The Sound “What should I write about my weekend?” I hadn’t realized of Music Sing-Along” at the Liberty. Though it wasn’t the riotous how much music filled this town over the past few days. costume party atmosphere of a “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” my Friday night, I was honored to be a “guest artist” in a fellow Rodgers & Hammerstein fans and I had fun chiming in with benefit concert for SMYRC (Sexual Minorities Youth Re- Maria, the Captain and the children. In a more informal setting, and source Center) put on by my young friend with plenty of alcohol flowing, this would be a Chantelle Krause as her senior project at Astoria The North Coast Symphonic Band great film to lovingly riff a la Mystery Science TheHigh School. She rallied a few friends close to her 3000. players are keeping music alive aterAnd age and came up with a set list that would satisfy in another case of “you can’t be two places any rock music fan age 15 to 60. I got to pound the and important in the community. at once,” as I was cooing “Edelweiss,” the North ivories on Chicago’s classic seven-song medley Coast Symphonic Band was bringing a bit of mu“Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon.” It was a privilege to sit in with other sical “fun in the sun” to the dreary, drizzly coast. The NCSB players pros, current and future. are keeping music alive and important in the community, proving that At the same time as I was soloing on “Color My World,” the Lib- you don’t have to wait for an Israel Nebeker to come to town to take erty Theater was filled with listeners having a one-of-a-kind experi- part in that art that stirs us all. ence hearing the eclectic Portland Cello Project perform with guest singer Israel Nebeker, who leads the hot-right-now indie folk-rock band Blind Pilot. The reviews I heard were impressive. Musicians from that concert (including Nebeker) played at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center the next morning as part of Troll Radio Revue, the live family-oriented variety show broadcast on Coast Community Radio. If you weren’t in a seat at the PAC, you could tune in and share the fun. On Sunday, I threw my inhibiCoast Weekend welcomes comments and contributions from readers. New items for publication consideration must be submitted by noon Wednesday, one week before publication.

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A horse and rider chase the tide in Seaview, Wash., with a flock of sandpipers in the distance.

Coastal Life A case for beach driving

n graceful unison, the sandpipers rise and swirl into shimmering precise patterns, each move ricocheting with sunlight, hues as brilliant as sun-kissed silverplate. It is January, and the ocean behind the flock of 1,000 or so shorebirds is spellbinding, each bird punctuating sky and space in fluid movements, a kind of moment-to-moment calligraphy. Since space is no longer considered empty, the sandpipers are further proof of the invisible and visible pudding that binds macrocosms and microcosms together, perhaps uniting hearts and souls at the same time. Full connected space is the current scientific theory often identified as the string theory, but I’ll leave conclusions to that jury of scientists. One thing for sure is the sheer beauty of the birds’ dazzling sky dance. And the beauty of the winter beach is made even lovelier by the parade of clouds and breaking waves, an aggregate of shapes and colors and sizes – a veritable symphony of motion and sound. The combers are breaking and the accompanying music rumbles and crashes, water sounds pressing deeply into our ears and imagination. Welcome, it seems to say. Welcome to my ocean house. Driven by this moveable experience, we – my wife, brother and niece – can only speculate about the miracle of life, our extraordinary eryth adventure. We are driving – yes, driving – on a beach in a four-wheel automobile over gray sands on the Long Beach Peninsula. I don’t admit that easily. Most likely, I am in

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the minority that might choose to close this beach to driving. The argument, pro and con, comes down to individual preference. I know both choices well enough. The debate has raged on the Peninsula for decades. Still, on this rough winter-tossed day, I can only applaud my luck. I have brought along my small Lumix camera. My niece, Kate, has a new cell phone with 13-

Wiegardt certainly recognizes the scenic value of the environs of the Columbia-Pacific landscape, and records it – often en plein aire – with his paintbrush and unerring skill and commitment. His colors dance with the same infinite hues as the sky and ocean before us today. In recent years, his style has developed a more abstract nature. He has also expanded on

Sandpipers lift in flight on the water's edge.

pixel clarity, and is shooting with great results, generally better than my own. We have just visited Eric Wiegardt at his studio in Ocean Park, Wash., marveling, all the while, that such an accomplished artist lives locally, and that any of us can visit during gallery hours; can share in his painterly masterpieces.

his use of acrylics. His canvases dance with enlightened impressionism, dabs of intense color – rarely blacks or dark grays – creating visual spectrums that depict the strongest of emotions: happiness, contentment and joy. Color can do that. And so does the winter sky, unfolding before us like a moveable feast. From the Wiegardt

Studio, we drive down the Ocean Park beach approach road and onto the sandy beach, proceeding south toward Seaview. Kate and I insist that my brother Jeff stop the car every 100 yards, and we jump out and try and catch the sandpipers in convoluted flight patterns as they twist through quicksilver light. In between, the tide leapfrogs higher and higher up the beach. A horse and rider gallop by. A dog, dragging his human master, races along the beach just above the high tide line. Like us, he is stalking the sandpipers. Like us, he never catches any, only images. As we move south, the fishing rocks at Beard’s Hollow come into view, dark punctuation points that define the entrance to the Columbia River. Say what you like, but the automobile offers a golden opportunity to explore the long, 28-mile reach of this beach. And on this day, it offers a chance to catch and photograph these small delicate birds as they scurry along the ocean or catapult into flight. Arriving at the south end of the beach, we park the car and hike into the cove at Beard’s Hollow. To borrow from the great Northwest poet, William Stafford: “We would climb the highest dune, from there to gaze and come down: the ocean was performing; we contributed our climb.” Miracles happen, while visiting the beach, either by car or on foot. And aren’t we lucky?

Stepping Out Theater Friday, Jan. 27

“The Mousetrap” 7 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, (503) 842-3999, info@tillamooktheater.com, www.tillamooktheater.com, $15 adults, $10 students/seniors, advance tickets through Diamond Art Jewelers at (503) 842-7940. This is a classic Agatha Christie whodunit, with various guests and visitors at a bed and breakfast, including a murderer. The play has a twist ending, which the audience is usually asked not to reveal.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Sunday, Jan. 29

“The Mousetrap” 2 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, (503) 842-3999, info@tillamooktheater.com, www.tillamooktheater.com, $15 adults, $10 students/seniors, advance tickets through Diamond Art Jewelers at (503) 842-7940.

Thursday, Feb. 2

New Works Festival Opening 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, (503) 325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $8 to $15. Featured are one-acts “Lobster Man” (fairytale), “Radding vs. Glazer” (comedy), and monologues “The Echo Of His Face” (drama) and “Captive” (comedy). The opening gala includes an auction of artworks by local artists.

Auditions Monday, Jan. 30

“Butterflies Are Free” 7 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com. There are roles for one male, age 20s to 30s, one male, age late 20s to 50s, one female, ages 20s to 30s and one female, late 30s to 60s. If you have an audition conflict, call (503) 436-0609.

Tuesday, Jan. 31

“Butterflies Are Free” 7 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com

Music Thursday, Jan. 26

Steak and Songs Night 5:30 p.m. to closing, T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, (503) 325-2545, no cover. Different musicians play live music. Basin Street NW 6 to 8 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, (503) 325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Dave Drury, Chuck Wilder and Todd Pederson play mainstream jazz classics. Brian O’Conner 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., (360) 6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Conner plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions.

Randy Weese 6 to 9 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. Randy Weese plays bluegrass and country. Jam Session 7 p.m., Triangle Tavern, 222 W. Marine Drive, Astoria. All are welcome to play, sing or listen.

Friday, Jan. 27

Doug Rupe 6 to 8 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, (503) 325-6975, no cover. Doug Rupe sings classics and originals, with guitar and keyboard. Ray Raihala 6 to 9 p.m., T. Paul’s Urban Cafe, 1119 Commercial St., Astoria, (503) 338-5133, no cover. Ray Raihala plays folk, bluegrass and Americana music with vocals, keyboard and guitar. Thomasian Trio 6 to 9 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. The Thomasian Trio plays jazz, blues and classic rock.

Newport Symphony Orchestra 3 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, (503) 325-5922, www.libertytheater.org, $15 to $25. There will be a pre-concert talk at 2:15 p.m. by composer Daniel Kellogg. Pieces by Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Kellogg will be performed. The concert will be conducted by NSO Music Director Adam Flatt and Associate Conductor David Ogden Stiers, who will narrate the Kellogg piece. Brian Johnstone 6 to 8 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. Brian Johnstone plays flamenco guitar, as well as jazz, blues and originals. Lincoln’s Beard 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery and Public House, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, (503) 325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com, no cover. Lincoln’s Beard plays jammin’ folk-rock.

Tuesday, Jan. 31

Burger and Blues Night 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, (503) 325-2545, no cover. Richard T. plays the blues.

Tom Trudell 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., (360) 6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Tom Trudell plays piano.

Brian O’Conner 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., (360) 6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Conner plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Niall Carroll 6 to 8 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, (503) 325-6975, no cover. Niall Carroll plays guitar. Dan Golden and Brad Griswold 6 to 9 p.m., McKeown’s Restaurant and Bar, No. 1 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, (503) 738-5232, www.mckeownsrestaurant.com, no cover. Dan Golden and Brad Griswold play old-time songs on guitar and banjo. Jennifer Goodenberger 6 to 9 p.m., Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., (360) 6422442, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Jennifer Goodenberger plays classical, improvisational, contemporary and contemplative originals on piano.

Baga’s Front Room 7 to 9 p.m., Lush Wine Bar, 1235 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-8500. Join other music lovers every first Wednesday for song and conversation.

Thursday, Feb. 2

Ray Raihala 6 to 9 p.m., T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, (503) 325-2545, no cover. Ray Raihala plays folk, bluegrass and Americana music with vocals, keyboard and guitar.

Brian O’Conner 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., (360) 6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover.

The Rocks 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 738-5111, no cover. The Rocks play classic rock and roll.

Randy Weese 6 to 9 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older.

Newport Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, (503) 325-5922, www.liberty-theater.org, $15 to $25. There will be a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. by composer Daniel Kellogg. Pieces by Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Kellogg will be performed. The concert will be conducted by NSO Music Director Adam Flatt and Associate Conductor David Ogden Stiers, who will narrate the Kellogg piece.

Jam Session 7 p.m., Triangle Tavern, 222 W. Marine Drive, Astoria.

Sunday, Jan. 29

Q Nite in Astoria 10 p.m., Astoria Coffeehouse, 243 11th St., Astoria, (503) 325-1787, www.astoriacoffeehouse.com. Join DJ Gray Matter for cocktails and dancing.

Dan Golden 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKeown’s Restaurant and Bar, No. 1 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, (503) 7385232, no cover. Dan Golden plays worldbeat music on classical guitar.

Dance Saturday, Jan. 28

All That Jazz 2 to 4 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, (503) 325-6975. Donations will benefit the band’s Astoria High School music scholarship.

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Stepping Out Events Thursday, Jan. 26

William Stafford Birthday Celebration 3:30 to 5 p.m. writers’ workshop with Kim Stafford; 5 to 5:30 p.m. “Every War has Two Losers” screening, MAN 119, Lower Columbia College, 1600 Maple St.; 7 to 8:15 p.m. birthday celebration, featuring Kim Stafford and area poets, Longview Public Library, 1600 Louisiana St., all in Longview, Wash., lowercolumbia.edu/northwestvoices, free. Trivia Night 6 p.m., The Ship Inn Lounge, No. 1 Second St., Astoria, (503) 325-0033, ages 21 and older. Bring a team or just bring yourself and test your knowledge of useless facts. Brian Ratty Author Appearance 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org, free. Brian Ratty will speak about his historical novel, “Tillamook Passage.” Refreshments will be served. Mr. AHS Competition 7 p.m., Astoria High School auditorium, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, $5 admission. The Astoria High School Key Club annual fundraiser, the Mr. AHS competition for male students, will have the theme “Fear Factor” this year. Proceeds will benefit Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

Friday, Jan. 27

Trivia Night 7 p.m., Baked Alaska, No. 1 12th St., Astoria, (503) 325-7414, $2 per person per game. “In The Spirit: Word and Song” 7:30 p.m., KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, (503) 338-4878, www.hipfishmothly.com, $10. North Coast author Tricia Gates Brown will present her new book, “Jesus Loves Women: A Memoir of Body and Spirit,” and Seattle singer-songwriter Deb Montgomery will perform selections from her recent recording, “The Little Hymn Project.” Manzanita Film Series 7:30 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, (503) 368-3846, hoffmanblog.org, $7. Featured is “The Best of the 37th Northwest Film and Video Festival,” a collection of short films selected by the Northwest Film Center of Portland from its annual juried film festival, with 10 films by Northwest filmmakers.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Saturday Morning Stewardship 9 a.m. to noon or later, Circle Creek, 2825 Rippet Lane, Seaside, (503) 738-9126, celestec@nclctrust.org, nclctrust.org. Help restore salmon habitat and explore a Sitka spruce swamp. Bring gloves, sturdy boots, rain gear and water; tools will be supplied. No restroom access. Work continues in the afternoon, so if you wish to stay, be sure to bring lunch. Old Time Loggers Reunion Noon to 4 p.m., Appelo Archives Center, 1056 State Route 4, Naselle, Wash., (360) 484-7103, info@appeloarchives.org, www.appeloarchives.org, free, donations welcome. This year the reunion will honor old-time loggers Ernie Wirkkala and Billy Wuorinen. A Spiritual Discussion on Karma and Reincarnation 3 to 4:30 p.m., Port of Astoria Office, 10 Pier One, Suite 209, Astoria, (503) 717-5330, SpiritualSeekers@gmx.com Dave Densmore Author Appearance 6:30 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center and Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-9301, www.cbhistory.org, free. Fisherman, poet and environmentalist Dave Densmore will read from his latest book. Coffee and tea will be served. Imbolc Celebration 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, (503) 325-0010, $7 or two for $10. Get ready for spring with performances by the Pagan Pancakes, Kim Angelis and Josef Gault, Ray Prestegard, Anitize, Bill Ham and the Maidens of Imbolc dancers. Traditional Imbolc foods will be served and seasonal ales will be available.

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Pie Day/Night Auction and Feast 7 p.m., Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church, 36050 10th St., Nehalem, $5 suggested donation. Enjoy a celebrity-hosted pie auction and an all-you-can-eat pie feast. Bakers from all over the North Coast will participate.

Sunday, Jan. 29

Cannon Discovery Anniversary Celebration 1 to 5 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center and Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-9301, www.cbhistory.org. Celebrate the 114th anniversary of the discovery of the cannon that gave Cannon Beach its name, with free ship-shaped cookies. PNPW Wrestling 5 p.m., Astoria Event Center, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, $50 booth (holds up to six), $15 ringside, $10 general admission, $5 children 10 and younger.

Monday, Jan. 30

Toastmasters Open House 6 to 7:30 p.m., Hotel Elliott, 357 12th St., Astoria, (503) 791-2806, www.toastmasters.org. Join the Coastal Communicators Toastmasters for an open house in the downstairs conference room. Featured speaker Jenna Austin Nisbett will present “Marketing Make-Over Magic.” Learn the three keys to making your marketing magical.

Tuesday, Jan. 31

Past to Present: Columbia River Maritime History 9:45 a.m. to noon, Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, (503) 3252323, www.crmm.org, $25 for series, daily admission, or free for museum members. Sally Freeman will present “Sturdy Women of the Corps of Discovery” at 9:45 a.m. and Jeff Smith will present “Images of Astoria” at 11 a.m. “Pilgrimage” Discussion Group 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1391, free, no library card required. Pastor David Robinson will lead a six-week discussion group based on the book “Pilgrimage,” by Ian Bradley, which is available at Cannon Beach Book Company, 130 N. Hemlock St., Suite 2, Cannon Beach. This session will discuss chapters 6 through 8.

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Cannon Beach Library Club Tea 1 p.m., Cannon Beach Community Presbyterian Church, 132 E. Washington St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1391. Don Royse, Cannon Beach History Center researcher, will present “If Walls Could Talk.”The public is welcome.

Thursday, Feb. 2

Trivia Tournament 5:30 to 7 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, (503) 325-7323, www.astorialibrary.org. Teams compete for universal admiration each first Thursday of the month. Difficulty level appropriate for adults. Rules include no devices, smart phones, computers, etc. Check with the library for this month’s theme and tournament source books. Includes refreshments. Trivia Night 6 p.m., The Ship Inn Lounge, No. 1 Second St., Astoria, (503) 325-0033, ages 21 and older. Bring a team or just bring yourself and test your knowledge of useless facts. Science on Tap 7 p.m., Fort George Brewery Lovell Building, Duane and 14th streets, Astoria, (503) 3252323, free, minors allowed with an adult. Bill Chadwick, a geologist with OSU and NOAA, will share his experiences about his work at Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano 250 miles off the Oregon coast. The World of Haystack Rock 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1391, free. Roy Lowe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service project leader, Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex, will present “Albatross of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge – An Oregon Connection.”

Classes Thursday, Jan. 26

“Adventures in Art” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Trail’s End Art Association Art Center, 656 A St., Gearhart, free, donation to TEAA suggested. Shirley Dahlsten will teach a course including drawing, painting, design, wearable art and design performance. All skill levels welcome. To enroll, show up at first class with pencil and drawing paper. Course will run for 10 weeks.

Monday, Jan. 30

“Fortalciendo Familias” 5:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays for seven weeks, Astor School, 3550 Franklin Ave., Astoria, (503) 3258673, Ext. 4, $25, scholarships available. The Strengthening Families Program in Spanish is a youth/parent enrichment class for families with children between the ages of 10 and 14. Dinner and childcare for younger siblings is provided.

Thursday, Feb. 2

Active Parenting 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays for six weeks, Astoria Head Start, 785 Alameda Ave., Astoria, (503) 325-8673, Ext. 4, $25, scholarships available. Dinner and childcare will be provided. Call to register.

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum Museum unveils new exhibit of gifts to the collection ILWACO, Wash. — The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum presents an exhibition made up of recent gifts to the collection. Collections Manager Barbara Minard selected more than 150 objects, artifacts and archival materials to illustrate the range and quality of items that have been donated by members of the local community and beyond. “The mission of the Museum is to save things,” said Jane Sweringen, public relations director. “We hold people’s history for the people and our heart is our collection. The value of these artifacts is not monetary. Half of their value is the fact that the object exists and still survives; the other half of its value is the story, place, names or events that the artifact represents.” The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum relies completely on the donation of objects and archival material to form its collection. Some gifts come as the

outcome of recent exhibitions such as the watercolors of Charles Mulvey. Others come as donors have chosen the Museum as the final home for their important records such as the Minutes Ledgers of the Fraternity Rebekah Lodge 78. Still others represent important family collections that help tell the story of the region and the people who have made it their home. The Heart of the Museum: Recent Gifts to the Collection will be on view until March 11, 2012. The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum is located at 115 S.E. Lake St. and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Thursdays feature free admission, thanks to support from the Port of Ilwaco. For more information, call (360) 642-3446 or visit columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org

KALA@HIPFiSHmonthly Singer-songwriter joins author for event ASTORIA — KALA@HIPFiSHmonthly presents “In The Spirit: Word and Song,” a literary and musical evening featuring North Coast author Tricia Gates Brown and Seattle singer-songwriter Deb Montgomery. Brown is the author of the newly released “Jesus Loves Women: A Memoir of Body and Spirit.” She is a frequent columnist for HIPFiSHmonthly, and the author of several illustrated chil-

dren’s books. “Jesus Loves Women” is the memoir of a girl raised in a fundamentalist Christian milieu she casts off at a young age, and her quest to find wholeness and home, spirituality and sexuality. The author will read and speak about her recent work and sign copies of her book. Montgomery is a Seattle singer-songwriter and rock musician. Originally from Canada, she had a long career in New York City as a musician, fronting her own rock band, producing a number of original album recordings and working with a diverse selection of musicians, including cello artist Julia Kent. In 2011, Montgomery released “The Little Hymn Project.” The recording includes original arrangements of traditional hymns, and is noted for its reverent, passionate and powerfully intimate quality.

“In The Spirit: Word and Song” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 KALA@HIPFiSHmonthly 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria (503) 338-4878 $10 cover charge Montgomery will perform selections from her recent recording and share insights about her work as a musician. The event will start at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, with doors opening at 7 p.m. KALA’s acoustically enriched performance space is located at 1017 Marine Drive. There is a $10 cover charge and complimentary refreshments. For more information, call (503) 338-4878 or visit www.hipfishmonthly.com

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North Coast author Tricia Gates Brown (photo at left) and singer-songwriter Deb Montgomery perform at KALA@HIPFiSHmonthly Friday, Jan. 27.

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Fisher Poet Dave Densmore to present new book CANNON BEACH — Fisherman and poet David Densmore will read poems and stories from his new book Jan. 28, at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum. Densmore has appeared in the New York Times and Smithsonian Magazine, he was one of the subjects of the documentary “Fisher Poets,” and has published several books of his writings. He is well known as an artist and fisherman on the coast of Oregon and in Alaska. He has appeared at events for the Bioneers, Columbia Riverkeeper, and at New Bedford’s Working Waterfront Festival. He can often be found at schools speaking to children. When not fishing in Alaska or writing in Oregon he spends his free time in Belize and Guatemala. Densmore is more than a fisherman and more than a poet – he is a staunch protector of nature and Mother Earth. His recent works are often more about the pain inflicted on the planet by his fellow man than the contents of his fishing net, but the seas and the fishing life are his first love. Hear Densmore read from his works and answer questions at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum at 1387 S. Spruce St. Coffee and tea will be served. For more information, call (503) 436-9301 or log on to www.cbhistory.org

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Stockhouse’s Farm It’s time to plan now for fresh food in season CATHLAMET, Wash. — Community Supported Agriculture season is almost upon us. Rob and Diane Stockhouse report that Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for people to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. With a CSA, a farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Those interested purchase a share (aka a “membership” or a “subscription”) and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season. This arrangement creates several rewards for both the

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farmer and the consumer. Advantages for farmers include: ability to spend time marketing the food early in the year, before their 16-hour days in the field begin; payment early in the season, which helps with the farm’s cash flow; and an opportunity to get to know the people who eat the food they grow. Advantages for CSA subscribers include: ultra-fresh food, with all the flavor and vitamin benefits; exposure to new vegetables and new ways of cooking; a visit to the farm at least once during the season; kids typically favor food from “their” farm – even veggies they’ve never been known to eat; developing a relationship with the farmer who grows their food and learning more about how food is grown. Stockhouse’s Farm is offering produce subscriptions now for its seventh year. The farm follows or-

ganic and sustainable practices in the growing of produce. The 2012 season is 29 weeks, beginning with the first week of May, with the last pickup the third week of November. A large share provides

Kids typically favor food from “their” farm – even veggies they’ve never been known to eat. weekly vegetables for two to four people and a small share should be ample for one to two people. A large share contains seven or more items, while the small share contains four or more. Items vary with the season. For an additional fee, you may choose to include flower bouquets or farm fresh eggs. Also available are chickens and turkeys (available following butchering days), organic dry beans, Diane Stockhouse’s homemade granola and her cookbooks. Each new shareholder will receive

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The farm is located at 62 W. Birnie Slough Road on Puget Island, in Cathlamet, Wash. Pick-up is at Astoria Cooperative after 1 p.m. until store closing time Wednesdays. The Co-op is located at 1355 Exchange St. in Astoria. Other pick-up locations can be arranged when there are five or more subscribers at any one location. Share prices (same per-week price as 2011) and payment options are as follows. Pick-up at Stockhouse’s Farm: (29 weeks) • Large share: $580.00 ($551.00 if paid (postmarked) in one lump sum by March 1) • Small share: $435.00 ($413.25 if paid (postmarked) in one lump sum by March 1) Pick-up at all other locations: (29 weeks) • Large share: $725.00 ($688.75 if paid (postmarked) in one lump sum by March 1) • Small share: $580.00 ($551.00 if paid (postmarked) in one lump sum by March 1)

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Science on Tap Explore the exciting world of undersea volcanoes ASTORIA — Be ready to dive notoriously difficult to forecast Science on Tap into the ocean in an ROV (Reand much less is known about unmotely Operated Vehicle) for a dersea volcanoes than those on 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 journey to the Axial Seamount off land, so the ability to monitor the mouth of the Columbia River. Axial Seamount, and determine Volcanoes can be fascinating Fort George Brewery Lovell Building that it was on a path toward an landforms to observe and re- 14th and Duane streets, Astoria impending eruption, is pretty exsearch but what about underwater citing,” Chadwick said. (503) 325-2323 volcanoes? How are they moni“When eruptions like this tored and explored? occur, a huge amount of heat Free admission The next Columbia River comes out of the sea floor, the Maritime Museum’s Science on chemistry of sea floor hot springs Tap event Thursday, Feb. 2, will host Bill Chadwick, is changed, and pre-existing vent biological commua geologist with Oregon State University and the nities are destroyed and new ones form,” Chadwick National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration added. “Some species are only found right after erup(NOAA). Chadwick will share his experiences tions, so it is a unique opportunity to study them.” about his work at Axial Seamount, just off the mouth Science on Tap, in partnership with Fort George of the Columbia River and explain the 2011 erup- Brewery and NOAA, is a Columbia River Maritime tion. Forecasting underwater volcano eruptions is Museum program introducing maritime science, hisnot an easy task, but Chadwick and his partners have tory and technology in an informal setting. This prosucceeded. gram is free and open to the public; minors are Last July, a team of scientists discovered a new allowed with an adult. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the eruption of Axial Seamount, an undersea volcano lo- presentation begins at 7 p.m. at the Fort George cated about 250 miles off the Oregon coast – and Brewery Lovell Building, located at the corner of one of the most active and intensely studied Duane and 14th streets. Seasonal beers on tap, food, seamounts in the world. The lava flow from the 2011 and other beverages are available for purchase. For eruption was at least 1.2 miles wide. “Volcanoes are more information, call (503) 325-2323.

ASTORIA — Coast Community Radio KMUN will host a celebration of Imbolc Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Astor Street Company Playhouse at 129 W. Bond St. In the ancient tradition of Imbolc, Jessamyn Grace will lead the Maidens of Imbolc in a dance for the warming of the earth in preparation for the spring planting of seeds. A brief candlelit procession will culminate in the dancers bedecked with candles weaving about the stage to the Gypsy violin virtuosity of Kim Angelis, accompanied by guitarist Josef Gault. “Imbolc was an ancient celebration,” explained Tom Hartland, KMUN’s development director. “As was the tradition of long ago, we will gather in a vigil for the start of planting season.” Featured performers include country music veteran Ray Prestegard and indie rock group ANiTiZE. Headlining the event will be

the Pagan Pancakes. Introductions will be provided by Bill Ham, who has said he will perform an unusual musical number with the Pagan Pancakes. Traditional foods will be provided in a sponsorship from the North Coast Food Web, and ales of the season will be available from co-sponsor Fort George Brewery. “KMUN and KTCB seek to bring more awareness to the cycle of sustainability in our region and to its locally produced pleasures,” Hartland said. “Ahead comes the season for bringing the Earth to life, and for our celebration of Imbolc, all ages are welcome.” Admission of $7 each or two for $10 will benefit late night music programming on KMUN 91.9 FM Astoria and KTCB 89.5 FM Tillamook. Fans will have the chance to meet many of their favorite on-air personalities who

Imbolc celebration 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse 129 W. Bond St., Astoria (503) 325-0010 Admission $7 or two for $10 host music programs live for the nonprofit community broadcaster. Information is available by calling the station during business hours at (503) 325-0010. Recently published market research has again named KMUN as the region’s No. 1 station.* Estimated listenership has grown to 14,300 each week. *Source: Eastlan Ratings, Winter 2011

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LEFT: Newport Symphony Artistic Director Adam Flatt conducts Beethoven's Second Symphony at the Liberty Theater this weekend. RIGHT: Renowned film, theater and television actor David Ogden Stiers narrates and conducts the Newport Symphony in its Liberty Theater concerts Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28 and 29. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Newport Symphony extends its reach Actor David Ogden Stiers joins orchestra for classic-to-modern program in Astoria

en Combs is a retired college professor who taught violin and music history until he retired to Yachats. He had barely settled in when a friend asked him if he would be interested in playing in the Newport Symphony Orchestra. He was wary of community orchestras, but agreed to give it a try. “I went to the first rehearsal, and I didn’t know what to expect,” says Combs, “and I was more than amazed. I was blown away that there was this wonderful orchestra in Newport.” That was in 2001, and not much later he became a board member of “the only professional symphony orchestra on the Oregon Coast.” Before supporters of the Astoria Music Festival take umbrage, it should be explained that while both orchestras pay their musicians, only the Newport Symphony has five concert programs over a six-month period. This year, because the symphony wants to extend its reach beyond Newport, there will be a concert at the Liberty Theater Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28 and 29. Many community orchestras prefer the safety of well-known classical fare, but the board and conductors of the Newport Symphony feel that they should educate their audience as well as entertain them. There is an “artistic committee” that reviews the choice of programs, and they consider it important to play new music as well as the better-known classical repertoire. As a result, the Astoria program

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begins with selections from Mendelssohn’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” then showcases a new work before concluding with Beethoven’s Second Symphony. In “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” there is a comic play within a play, and the new compo-

for many years, Stiers is best known for his roles on television. Stiers, who is one of the founders of the Newport Symphony, is a man of many talents, and he has a secondary career. In addition to his film and theater work, Stiers has conducted

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sition, “Pyramus and Thisbe,” by Daniel Kel- more than 30 American orchestras, and he is the logg, is inspired by that farce. The piece was associate conductor of the Newport Symphony. commissioned by the National Symphony Or- He will conduct the Mendelssohn, and Artistic chestra, written Director and Conwith Tony Awardductor Adam Flatt winning librettist will conduct the Mark O’Connell, Beethoven. and actor John LithFlatt’s profesgow narrated the — Ken Combs, retired music professor sional career began first performance. as apprentice conTaking the place ductor of the Oreof Lithgow, David Ogden Stiers will narrate, a gon Symphony, and his career has taken him role he has played at the Astoria Music Festival around the country. He first conducted the Newas well. A prolific theater and voiceover actor port Symphony in 1998, and in 2007 he became

“I was blown away that there was this wonderful orchestra in Newport.”

Newport’s artistic director. Flatt has, says Combs, “challenged the musicians, and the orchestra has grown.” “We’re excited about going to Astoria,” says Combs. “The Liberty is a beautiful theater with wonderful acoustics for music,” and he says he looks forward to a partnership with the Liberty that will allow the orchestra to return every three years. The future of the Newport Symphony is bright, he says. “We have tremendous support from the community, both in attendance and financially.” In addition to the concerts, there will be preconcert talks, and composer Daniel Kellogg will be present.

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STORY BY RICK NEWTON

CHAPTER 8 Above, left to right: Though the clues lead to Cannon Beach, Julie impulsively tells Matt to head north to the Long Beach Boardwalk, across the Astoria Bridge in Washington. Middle row, left to right: Matt takes Julie’s hand as they walk through the dunes at Long Beach in search of Maggie Hamilton, the woman who got away. Their feelings intensify as the mystery deepens.

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The story so far: While researching coastal landmarks for a guidebook, schoolteacher Julie Thomas has been framed for two murders connected with a movie shoot. Her cab driver, Matt, has police connections and seems to be the only one who believes her innocence. A mysterious woman in a scarf holds the key to Julie’s fate, but after identifying herself as the assistant director’s sister, she slips from their grasp and appears to be headed to Cannon Beach.

att slowed the car to a stop at the highway, signaling for a right turn. “Wait,” said Julie, placing a hand on his arm. “I think we should turn left.” Puzzled, Matt signaled left and headed the car north. “What are you thinking?” he asked. “Cannon Beach is south of here.” “But according to the script, the next movie set is in Long Beach, not Cannon Beach,” said Julie. “And you think she was just trying to give us the slip?” Julie nodded. “We’ve been one step behind her the whole way. This time maybe we can be there waiting when she arrives.” “You may be on to something.” Matt shot a look at her. “Both beauty and brains – a terrific combination.” Embarrassed by his flattery, Julie looked out her side window and said nothing. Matt had intercepted the woman at the promenade simply because Julie was in pursuit. Now he had immediately turned north on Julie’s say-so alone. It was obvious this man trusted her completely. It was high time Julie trusted him too, even with her heart. Glancing back at Matt, she silently studied his profile while he drove through Gearhart, Warrenton, and back into Astoria. Then he turned onto the Astoria Bridge and started up the steep incline. “Done your homework?” he asked. “You mean do I know this bridge is just over 4 miles long and is nicknamed ‘The Bridge to Nowhere,’ despite the fact that the $1.50 toll was taken off years early due to the amount of traffic using the bridge?” Matt tipped back his head and laughed. “You get an ‘A’ for knowing that.” Julie smiled. Being with Matt felt comfortable and

right. She was sorry she’d ever doubted him. They passed through the tunnel beneath Fort Columbia, then on through Chinook. “This town was once the richest city, per capita, in the region,” she boasted, proud of her research. “The salmon fishery was responsible for putting this place on the map.” Matt nodded. “So let’s fast-forward into this century,” he suggested. “What do you know about the boardwalk in Long Beach?” Julie scowled. “Hmm ...” Her brow furrowed deeply in thought. “Built in the early 1990s, I believe. Almost a half mile long, winding through the dunes above the hightide line.” “Very good,” said Matt. “And the 8-mile-long paved Discovery Trail passes beneath it at the halfway point.” He made a right turn in Seaview and headed north on Pacific Highway 103. “So where is the next set location, exactly?” “I, uh, I’m not sure,” replied Julie. “I just remember that after the scene at the Salt Cairn, the next set would be at the boardwalk in Long Beach.” Matt pursed his lips. “So do you think we should park at the north end or the south end?” “There was more,” said Julie, “but I just can’t remember. And I left my script in the wardrobe trailer.” “It’s OK,” said Matt. “Maybe the plotline of the movie will give us a clue. You read the synopsis, right?” “Right.” Julie suddenly felt hopeful that they could figure this out together. “At the Salt Cairn, the fisherman’s bride is disappointed not to meet up with her betrothed. She fears he may have been lost at sea, and she comes to Long Beach to stay with her sister.” “Her sister?” interrupted Matt. “Yes, and they get in a horse-drawn buggy and go out on the beach to scan the ocean for any sign of his vessel.”

Keep the plot – and the passion – thickening in 1,000 or fewer words, and be sure to include Oysterville, Wash., in your setting. Email your chapter by Feb. 15 to kstrecker@coastweekend.com or submit it online at coastweekend.com/lovemurder Read the full contest rules and the previous chapters at coastweekend.com/lovemurder

“Hmm ... What year is the movie set in?” “By the looks of the costumes, I’m thinking maybe the late 1800s.” Matt smiled. “Then they’ll set up on the south end of the boardwalk.” He quickly turned west onto Sid Snyder Drive and headed for the ocean. “How do you know?” “There are two horse rentals near this end of the boardwalk, and I’m betting one of them will be providing the buggy for the shoot,” Matt grinned. “And they won’t be filming on the boardwalk, Julie, it’s too recent.” “Then why –” “They’ll be filming from the boardwalk,” Matt hastily continued. “The boardwalk will give the cameramen just enough height to follow the buggy’s progress along the shore with the beautiful North Head Lighthouse visible in the background.” Matt pulled the car to a stop at the end of the beach approach. He got out and looked around. There were no signs yet of a movie crew, but that didn’t surprise him. Julie stepped out and looked beyond the hood of the car. “What’s that over there?” she asked. “Whale bones,” replied Matt. “They represent the sighting of a gray whale carcass by William Clark on this

beach in 1805. Want to go check it out?” As they took a shortcut through the grassy dunes, Matt took Julie’s hand. His hand felt warm and comforting, and he turned her to face him. He cupped her chin in both his hands. “Don’t you worry, Julie,” he said softly, “We’ll get to the bottom of this.” He brushed his lips across hers. Julie wanted more, and eagerly pressed her lips firmly against his, not wanting to ever come up for air. Matt, however, pulled gently away and continued the short distance to the plaque near the whale bones. He began reading the information aloud while she walked around the perimeter of the site. Perhaps she’d add this attraction to her travel guide. At the very least, she could use the knowledge in her classroom back in Portland. “Julie?” Matt called out, as she neared the far end of the enclosure. “Julie, are you listening to this?” “Matt!” Julie called back, her voice resonating with urgency. “Matt! Quick! Come here!” Matt hurried to her side. “Looks like she was still one step ahead of us after all,” said Julie, pointing. Matt looked in the direction she indicated. Maggie Hamilton, if that was indeed her real name, was lying face down in the sand.

This month’s winner Rick Newton splits his time between Hillsboro, Oregon, where he is the Technical Director at the Venetian Theatre and Bistro, and Long Beach, Washington, where he is the owner of PeninsulaTech.com. He has previously written science fiction and technical journals, which are sometimes considered the same thing. January 26, 2012 | coastweekend.com | 13

Online watchdog site foodfacts.com gives Pizza Hut’s pepperoni 12-inch medium hand-tossed style pizza a health score of 30 out of 100, noting that while it’s high in protein, it’s also high in saturated fat and sodium, and contains controversial ingredients.

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How food is getting worse, Part One Pizza Hut’s Big Dinner Box

couple of months ago, I read an article on the Huffington Post about Pizza Hut’s big pre-Thanksgiving offer (http://tinyurl.com/6ncqrrn). Hoping that people would not want to cook on that Wednesday, Pizza Hut announced a limited-time variety pack of two rectangular medium one-topping pizzas, eight chicken wings and five breadsticks in a giant box for $19.99. They predicted the sale of 275,000 nationwide, in addition to one million more pizzas. Personally, I think Pizza Hut’s food is disgusting. The few times I’ve eaten it in my life were usually late nights out of town with friends, where it was seemingly the only option; motel sustenance food, where it was seemingly the only option; or at parties where it was ordered without my knowledge, and seemingly the only option. In May 2010, I wrote a three-part article on fast food, the catalyst of which was to see just how awful KFC’s infamous Double Down sandwich was (http://tinyurl.com/7l52fp9). My mission was to “mine the wastelands of fast food, whose perpetrators serve the most unnatural, chemicalladen, hormone-crammed, genetically modified ‘foods’ to find some, if any redeemable offerings.” There were only a couple of pleasant surprises. The best I did was to find and report on what I didn’t find terrible, and pit competing businesses against each other to find the lesser evil. I had even stipulated chains with drive-through windows only so as to keep me from Pizza Hut’s offerings. But recently a friend informed me that the $20 Big Dinner Box was in fact still available, and she’d actually seen one and really wanted my take on it. Eventually I was strong-armed into it via the triple-dog-dare. Big surprise, it was indeed terrible. But what

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bothered me the most is that it was in many ways more terrible than it used to be, and not just because I was eating it sober.

this. Cold, the dough is crumbly and stale, while hot, is extremely tough and dense. There’s a 10minute window after you open the box where the

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pizza is barely edible. Wings are tiny and of odd, rubbery texture. We chose the “hot” flavor of the various options, and were offered either ranch or bleu cheese dressing as a side. We went with neither, because none of us ever understood dipping fatty chicken wings in fatty, mayonnaise-based salad dressings, but apparently it’s a common practice. The breadsticks are just more filler. Spongy, greasy, and dusted with Parmesan, they’re to be dipped in the inexplicably sweet “marinara” sauce. The breadsticks are so greasy they might

I remember having Pizza Hut pizza more than 20 years ago at a relative’s house, and it wasn’t bad.

as well have been fried, and like all fried food, were no good when they cooled down and inedible when heated back up. So the Big Dinner Box failed on all levels. As I mentioned before, the food is actually worse than it used to be. I remember having Pizza Hut pizza more than 20 years ago at a relative’s house, and it wasn’t bad. I thought maybe it was memory just taking liberties, as it’s wont to do with one’s childhood, so I asked some elders whom I respect for their take. Most all of them agreed that many things, not just pizza, have gone downhill. One man who likes his beers laments that Coors and Budweiser used to taste good, but the brewers began adding more and more rice and less and less of the other ingredients to cut costs, and they did it so gradually that no one seemed to notice. He now drinks microbrews, and claims “a whole generation will never know what they were missing.” Another person believes that brand recognition and heavy advertising drive sales, not quality. I think price matters too. People’s concept of value isn’t what it used to be. “Fill me up for cheap” seems to be the collective desire of those who patronize Pizza Hut and its ilk. But all agreed that quality has been lowered over the years. McDonald’s used to make their own burgers and fries at each store in the beginning, and they’re now easily the most widely derided chain in the fast food world. I thought at first it was just older people who griped that “things used to be better,” but now I’ve witnessed it in my own lifetime. The most telling proof of this is the fact that cheapo pizza is roughly the same price it was 20 years ago: $10 to $12 for a large. If the cost of everything else went up in that time, then the quality here has had to go down, and I don’t foresee a lot of disagreement.

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Happy Pie Day! Celebration and auction promise delicious fun NEHALEM — Can you think of anything better to do on a winter Saturday night than attend an event starring pie? The exciting fourth annual Pie Day Auction/Feast hosted by Lower Nehalem Community Trust and Food Roots will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church, 36050 10th St. A $5 suggested donation at the door will get you an exciting, celebrityhosted pie auction and an all-youcan-eat pie feast. Yes – all-you-can-eat pie. This familyfriendly event is an annual fundraiser for the two organizations designed to bring the community together for the fun of pie buying, pie eating and honoring pie as a slice of the American Dream. The lively pie auction will feature sweet and savory pies made by some of the best pie bakers in the lower Nehalem Watershed/Neahkahnie Mountain region, and a few coming from Clatsop County this year. These delicious pies will be auctioned by local radio personality Peter Newman and screen with stage actor Megan “Liz” Cole adding her own personal spice to the event. Those successful in procuring a pie from the auction can safely tuck them away and partake in the final slice of fun, the pie feast. Food Roots will be providing pies of all kinds for Pie Day revelers to

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enjoy. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., so bring your pie-loving friends, get a good seat and prepare for an evening of winter fun. Proceeds from this event will further the work of the two hosting nonprofit organizations – The Lower Nehalem Community Trust, a local land conservation organization (www.nehalemtrust.org) and Food Roots, a community food organization supporting local food and farm awareness, production and access on the North Coast (www.foodrootsnw.org). Sponsors include the eco-fiber clothing boutique Unfurl of Manzanita, Komm Construction of Nehalem and TLC Credit Union. For more information about the Pie Day/Night event, call (503) 368-3203 or (503) 8122800.

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CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach will soon be celebrating the 114th anniversary of a cannon being discovered on the shores just south of the town. In celebration, the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum will be giving away free ship-shaped cookies from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. The museum is telling the tale of the cannon and the ship from which it came, in an exhibit of words, pictures and artifacts. The cannon of Cannon Beach came from the deck of a ship that sank at the mouth of the Columbia River back in 1846. Under the command of Neil Howison, the schooner Shark was ordered to the Columbia River because of an ongoing border dispute with the British over the United States/Canadian border. Unbeknownst to Howison and his crew, the dispute had already been solved and a treaty signed, putting the border permanently at the 49th parallel. After several months trav-

eling the river, collecting samples of plants and animals and visiting Fort Vancouver, the Shark attempted to sail out of the river, without the help of a bar pilot. The schooner ran aground on a sand bar, and eventually broke into pieces. The captain and crew survived, but were stranded in Astoria for months. A few weeks after the disaster, Native Americans notified the crew that part of their ship had come ashore down the coast. A search team was dispatched, and in the vicinity of modern-day Cannon Beach a portion of the deck was identified. The men managed to dislodge three cannons, or carronades, and several other items, but had no way to transport them on the perilous mountain trails, so they were pulled as far up the beach as possible and left for future rescue. That rescue never came. Then in 1898, a cannon was found by a local mail carrier. The original cannon is housed at the Can-

non Beach History Center and Museum with the ship’s capstan. Visitors can see it on display, along with the museum’s newest exhibit, “Who Put The Cannon In Cannon Beach,” which gives the history of the vessel and the cannon. In 2008, two additional cannons were discovered in the same vicinity, which are also believed to be from the USS Shark. They are being restored at Texas A&M University. During the Jan. 29 celebration there will be tours of the new cannon exhibit, as well as free cookies. The museum hopes to raise money this year to get the original cannon restored, as that cannon and the capstan are suffering serious deterioration. The Cannon Beach History Center and Museum is located at 1387 S. Spruce, at the corner of Sunset, and can be reached at (503) 436-9301. For more information, visit www.cbhistory.org

Garibaldi Museum Scholarship application deadline announced GARIBALDI — The Garibaldi Museum offers six scholarships, one to a Tillamook Bay Community College student and five to seniors in Tillamook County schools, public or private. The purpose of the scholarships is to raise interest in Capt. Robert Gray and the Pacific Northwest Trade. Notice of awards is made mid-May to five seniors from the Tillamook

County high schools whose essays illustrate the best understanding of any number of issues about Capt. Robert Gray and the trade on the Pacific Rim. Essays should be a minimum of 500 words and sources must be documented. Topics may include but are not limited to: • Gray’s departure from Boston

• The long voyage at sea • Entrance into Tillamook Bay • Lady Washington • Effects Gray’s voyage had on American Indian nations • American fur trade on the Pacific Rim • Gray’s second voyage to discover the Great Waterway of the West Museum staff will make the museum available for group tours

or private tours by appointment. The Memorial fund will award four $750 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship. Applications are available in the Tillamook County high schools. Application and essay deadline is April 15. Application and essay must be emailed to info@garibaldimuseum.com by April 15.

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The Cannon Beach Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. This position is open to both entry applicants and to those who possess a Basic Police Officer Certificate for the State of Oregon. This is a full time position requiring shift work. The applicant must be twenty-one years of age and will be subject to personal history and criminal background investigations. The applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America and show proof of graduation from an accredited high school or hold a GED. The applicant must be of good moral fitness. A physical examination, a reading and writing proficiency test and a psychological examination are required. The hourly rate for this position runs from $18.88 to $24.10. Closing date is February 10, 2012 For more information or an application, please contact the Cannon Beach Police Department at (503)436-2811 or email police@ci.cannon-beach.or.us.

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3/2 Warrenton Lake Front. 2,100 sq.ft., basement. 1.5 acres, double garage, minutes ocean/Astoria golf. $1,475/month. (503)861-2023 4 bedroom, 1 bath, double car garage, lake view, large yard. $950 per month. 1st, last + deposit. No smoking/no pets. 90517 Sunset Lake Rd., Warrenton. Call (503)956-6841. Astoria – Duplex Duplex w/ garage. River views, w/d, woodstove, gas furnace. Pet negotiable. $795 mo Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068

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Retail/Office Suites City/River views. 150 to 4000 sq. ft-all utilities paid. 818 Commercial St. (503)325-7494

Lewis and Clark road 3 bedroom/1 bath. $1,075 per month/deposit. No smoking/small pet ok. (503)2980305 Seaside-Home Unfurnished Cute 2 bdrm/ 1 ba home. Glassed sunroom. Large basement and attic storage. w/d hook ups. Pet negotiable. $850 mo.. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 Seaside: 2350 S. Edgewood. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Garage, fenced-in back yard. $800 per month. Rick (503)440-0284 HAVE an extra room to rent? A classified ad will find a tenant fast. Call 503-325-3211. Seaside: 3 bedroom, 1 bath. 1 car garage. $1,250 per month. Fenced yard, cove area. Available early Feb. (503)440-1343

Astoria: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, garage, large yard, no smoking, no pets, $795 month + deposits. Available 1st of February. Call (503)325-4453 leave message Gearhart near beach: 2 bedroom/1 bath-available now. Gas heat, deck. $850 per month/deposits. (206)849-4555

375 Misc for Sale Sheet fed Press Supplies Aqueous 2 sided metal Litho Plates .0055 43 - 16 x17.5 $1.00 ea. 64 - 10 x 16 $.75 ea. 3/4 gal. plate developer free if all plates purchase Fuji Stainless Steel plate developer dip tank (Develop Plates to 23 x 29) $350.00 Baseline masking sheets 221/500 10 @ $.25 ea. 233/700 65 @ $.50 ea.a Call Tom (503)-325-3211 ext. 256

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Seaside:2 bedroom house, close to beach. W/S/G, appliances included. $650 per month. No pets. First, last, and security deposit. (503)738-8830

Puppies for sale. 3/4 Pomeranian, 1/4 Pappion. 9 weeks old-2 boys left. $100 each. (503)717-5407

Secluded 3 bedroom/2 bath country home with garage. $1,350 per month, first/last/security. Pets negotiable. (503)791-0853

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4 bedroom, 2 1 1/2 bath. 2421 Ocean Vista, Seaside (The cove) All utilities to be paid by tenant. $1,300/month, 1st/last and $500 cleaning deposit. (503)319-6808

255 Sleeping Rooms Available until 5/15, maybe longer, for 1-quiet person. No drinking/smoking, $335/month. 3-blocks from college. (503)325-5555

Astoria Hills:2 bedroom/1 bath upstairs/downstairs. Great location w/riverview! Laundry large yard/basement-good parking. $900/month. No smoking/pets. (707)292-0825

300 Jewelry Buying Gold, Silver, Old Watches & Antique Jewelry. Downtown Astoria. 332 12th St. Jonathonʼs, LTD Tuesday-Saturday (503)325-7600

260 Commercial Rental Astoria waterfront commercial building for rent. Available January 1st. For info call Tom (503)791-6229 Astoria: 3925 Abbey Lane, 800 square feet and up. Starting at $.50 square foot. (503)440-6945 Commercial-Gearhart Highway Frontage- Commercial and office spaces. Call for Details. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068

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WILL PAY UP TO $500 CARS/TRUCKS HOT DOG SATURDAYS (503)325-8855 Paying Cash For Steel! Recycling scrap metal of all types, Catalytic Converters, junk or running cars, farm equip, etc. Bring your scrap to us or we can come to you! Ronʼs Recycling, LLC 34988 Hwy. 101 Business #107 (503)791-4150 Monday-Saturday 8-5 LOOKING for a second car? The classified section is a complete car-buyerʼs guide.

287 RV/Trailer Space Rentals UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Rentals $100 a week and up. RV sites also available. Call Mark or Dianah (503)861-1760

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Anyone for bridge? Finesses are easy Of course they are! You just lead towards the AQ or KJ or some such holding, and, when fate is kind, an extra trick materializes. But, if they can, experienced players will avoid finesses, as in this deal. Both Vulnerable South West 1♠ Pass 4♠ Pass

North 3♠ Pass

East Pass Pass

♠ JT765 ♥ 652 ♦ A7 ♣ AT8 Dummy ♠ 98 ♥ QJT7 ♦ KJ6 ♣ Q652

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West leads the ♥Q, and when Dummy goes down you see that the two hands have the dreaded mirror distribution. That’s not good … no ruffs in either hand … no pitching of losers on side-suit winners. You can see a certain loser in Hearts and another in Diamonds. So, if 4♠ is to be made, then Declarer must avoid losing two Clubs. There are various ways to finesse in Clubs, care to list them? Here are the most obvious ways to play Clubs: • Finesse the Ten: That works whenever West has the King and the Queen and also when West has a doubleton or singleton honor. That all adds up to about a 32 percent chance of success. • Finesse the Eight: The hope is that West has the Nine and at least one of the missing honors. That’s about 31 percent but gets better when you consider that West might make the mistake of splitting his honors on the first round. • Run the ♣J: Here you hope that West has the KQ or that he has one honor and goes wrong by not covering. Hard to assess a percentage for that one. So, which finesse do you choose? The correct answer is that you don’t care for any of these finesses, you much prefer the 100 percent method, a Strip and Endplay. Draw trumps, cash the red suit winners and exit with a Diamond. The defenders can take their Heart trick but now their goose is cooked. If they lead another red card then Declarer pitches a Club loser from one hand and ruffs in the other hand (the so-called “ruff and sluff”). And if they break open Clubs then Declarer will lose only one trick in the suit, however the suit is distributed. Yes, finesses are easy, especially when you can avoid taking them! You can see that none of the aforementioned finessing works on the actual layout; all the more reason to takes the 100 percent route to 10 tricks.

SEASIDE — Beach Books continues its tradition of getting readers together with favorite authors for a luncheon with an impressive lineup this spring. Lunches are at noon and are $20 for catered lunch, a copy of the author’s book and a chance to visit with some incredible writers. Space is limited, so be sure to call for reservations. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Sarah Jio is the author of “Violets of March,” a story of a mysterious diary, two romances (one old, one new) and family secrets, all set on beautiful Bainbridge Island. Her newest novel is “The Bungalow,” which is set in the lush, yet dangerous, tropics of the South Seas during World War II. It is a gentle historical love story about a young, sheltered nurse who slowly realizes the enigma that is the human heart. Friday, March 9 Erica Bauermeister is the author of “The School of Essential Ingredient,” which chronicles the lives of students at Lillian’s Restaurant who meet each week seeking recipes for something beyond cooking. “The Joy for Beginners” is her newest, the story of Kate, who in celebration of cancer recovery will do the one thing that scares her the most. But

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Susan Soon He Stanton, left, of New York City, and Keyaho Rohlfs, of Cannon Beach, were winning playwrights in the Astor Street Opry Company's 2011 New Works Festival. HUGH McKENNA PHOTO

Astor Street Opry Company Annual New Works Festival set to open ASTORIA — The Astor Street Opry Company presents its third annual New Works Festival, featuring winning one-act plays and monologues from more than 30 entries submitted from around the country. The festival is sponsored by the Astoria Cooperative and HIPFiSH and made possible with a grant from the Clatsop County Arts Coalition. The fairytale one-act comedy, “Lobster Man,” written by Jonathan Cook of Georgia, is a post-apocalyptic story directed by Edward James, performed by Steve Wood, Renee Meiffren and Eric Bredleau. The only survivors of worldwide destruction are a young man and woman. They sustain themselves on scavenged supplies and a fairytale of salvation called “Lobster Man.” Will he bring them new hope or is it only a dream? The second one-act, “Radding vs. Glazer,” written by Steve Karp of New York and directed by Anne MacGregor, is performed by Eric Keto, Rebecca McDonald and Lynn Hadley. Two women patrons of a trendy beauty shop mistakenly walk off with each other’s Christian Dior possum-fur-lined raincoat. In their increasingly irrational efforts to return the coats, the innocent shop owner is caught up in the dueling women’s rage, the likes of which could easily set off World War III. The winning monologues include “The Echo Of His Face,” written by Dan Morra of Pennsylvania. This poignant tragedy is directed by Jayne Osborn, with performances by Kaye Shepherd, Brian Allen, Dave Bergquist, Shannon Shepler, Justin Robert Germond, Bill Carr and Eric Bredleau. The young widow of a soldier killed in Iraq recalls their short time together, reliving the joys of their love and the pain of her loss as she struggles to keep his memory alive. The second monologue is the comedic piece “Captive,” written by Keyaho Rohlfs of Seaside, performed by Aly Hansen and Kirk House and directed by Del Corbett. We find a teenage girl center stage in the lights and in costume. Will someone in the audience save her? Will she ever get off stage? You may recognize yourself or someone you know in this “tip of the clown hat” to the world of community theater. The New Works Festival opens with a champagne celebration at the ASOC Playhouse at 129 W. Bond St. Thursday, Feb. 2, and runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening until Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m., with the doors opening at 7 p.m. There will also be one Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Feb. 12, with the doors opening at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 to $15, with group, senior and children discounts. The gala kick-off will also unveil donations of original art pieces for a silent auction, including one-of-a-kind pieces by local artists Dulcye Taylor, Charlotte Bruhn and Judith Niland, along with art from award-winning photographers Chuck Meyer and Skye McKey. For more information about the art fundraiser or to purchase tickets, call the box office at (503) 325-6104 or go online to www.astorstreetoprycompany.com 22 | January 26, 2012 | coastweekend.com

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