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And the Readers’ Choice winners are... runners-up and honorable mentions.) More than 2,000 people voted online, while dozens upon dozens of folks turned in paper ballots. A handful of first-place winners held onto their titles. Some victories, however, were utterly unexpected. Reach Break Brewing, for example, was voted Best Bar — and the Astoria watering hole opened in early 2017! In our two new categories, the Illahee Apartments won

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an alive, this is a big Coast Weekend! Thirty-two pages!? Full color!? Jeepers! In this special issue, we reveal the results of the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards, our annual contest honoring excellence in Columbia-Pacific business, dining and activities — as chosen by you, our discerning readers. (Turn the page for a full list of winners,

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BUSINESS BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX...... 12 BEST ART GALLERY......................... 10 BEST BARBERSHOP......................... 11 BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE...............8 BEST DANCE STUDIO..................... 10 BEST FLORIST.................................... 13 BEST GARDEN CENTER.................. 13 BEST GIFT SHOP..................................9 BEST HAIR SALON............................ 11 BEST LOCAL PHYSICIAN................ 15 BEST REAL ESTATE........................... 12

DINING BEST BAR................................................6 BEST BARISTA.......................................5 BEST BARTENDER...............................6 BEST BREAKFAST SPOT.....................8

BEST BREWPUB....................................7 BEST BURGER.................................... 16 BEST CATERING...................................8 BEST CHEF.......................................... 16 BEST CLAM CHOWDER.................. 16 BEST DESSERT......................................8 BEST FINE DINING........................... 16 BEST PIZZA............................................7 BEST RESTAURANT FOR KIDS........9 BEST SERVER.........................................5 BEST WINE SHOP................................7

ACTIVITIES BEST GOLF COURSE........................ 14 BEST HIKING TRAIL.......................... 14 BEST LIVE THEATER......................... 17 BEST LOCAL SPORTS TEAM......... 15 BEST MUSIC VENUE........................ 17

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FURTHER ENJOYMENT FULL LIST OF WINNERS........... 4 CW MARKETPLACE..........24, 25 MUSIC CALENDAR...................26 CROSSWORD.............................27 SEE + DO..............................28, 29

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Best Apartment Complex, and Dr. Angela Stock Narin, of Pacific Family Medicine, won Best Local Physician. Although our online ballot drew a lot of eyeballs, sometimes the paper ballots made the biggest difference (and justified our decision not to go online-only this year). The people who took the time to cut out and mail in their ballots broke ties and, in several categories, flipped around first-, second- and third-place winners. They

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were a powerful force in this year’s Readers’ Choice. While we celebrate the winners’ achievements, let’s keep in mind that such contests are inherently subjective, and that they frequently depend on voters’ routines and peer groups — factors that influence our tastes and voting habits. What does it mean, really, to say that one business or restaurant “beat” another, especially when so many nominees landed but a few votes apart? If a handful of

people had chosen to vote, or not, we’d be looking at a very different list of winners. Anyone who finds the strength in this wackadoo world to get out of bed and put in a goodfaith effort at improving their community … those people are winners, straight-up. But, though Readers’ Choice participants cast their votes for personal reasons, these votes are not arbitrary. In the aggregate, they offer an objective look at what our region happens to prize at

this moment in history. Like elections, these contests are snapshots of our values — social, economic, aesthetic, even spiritual. And these Readers’ Choice special issues are time capsules, bearing out the journalist’s imperative to gather news and report it to those who can use the information. Here’s to the contest winners, the voters and our readers, who take first place in our hearts. CW

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FULL LIST OF WINNERS, RUNNERS-UP AND HONORABLE MENTIONS BUSINESS BEST ANTIQUE STORE 1. Vintage Hardware, Astoria 2. Farmhouse Funk, Astoria 3. Commercial Street Antiques and Collectibles, Astoria BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX 1. Illahee Apartments, Astoria 2. Gearhart by the Sea, Gearhart 3. Sunset Surf Apartments, Seaside BEST ART GALLERY 1. RiverSea Gallery, Astoria 2. Creation Studio and Gallery, Astoria; Imogen Gallery, Astoria (tie) 3. Don Nisbett Art Gallery, Ilwaco BEST AUTOMOTIVE SHOP 1. Jim Varner’s Automotive, Astoria 2. Lum’s Auto Center, Warrenton 3. Snook’s Auto Repair, Seaside BEST BARBERSHOP 1. Eleventh Street Barber, Astoria 2. Frank’s Barber Shop, Astoria 3. Oly’s Barber Shop, Astoria BEST BOOKSTORE 1. Lucy’s Books, Astoria 2. Beach Books, Seaside 3. Time Enough Books, Ilwaco BEST CAR DEALERSHIP 1. Lum’s Auto Center, Warrenton 2. Ocean Crest Chevrolet Buick GMC, Warrenton 3. N/A BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE 1. Frite & Scoop, Astoria 2. Shanghaied Tattoo Parlor, Astoria 3. Street 14 Cafe, Astoria BEST DANCE STUDIO 1. Encore Dance Studio, Warrenton/ Gearhart 2. Astoria Arts & Movement Center 3. Maddox Dance Studio, Warrenton BEST DAY SPA 1. Malama Day Spa, Astoria 2. Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa, Astoria

3. Cannon Beach Spa BEST FLORIST 1. Bloomin’ Crazy Floral, Astoria 2. Erickson Floral Company, Astoria 3. Artistic Bouquets & More, Seaview BEST GARDEN CENTER 1. Brim’s Farm & Garden, Astoria 2. Basketcase Greenhouse, Long Beach 3. Dennis’ 7 Dees, Seaside BEST GIFT SHOP 1. Finn Ware, Astoria 2. A Gypsy’s Whimsy Herbal Apothecary, Astoria 3. Cargo, Astoria BEST GROCERY STORE 1. Astoria Co-op 2. Fred Meyer, Warrenton 3. Main Street Market, Warrenton BEST GYM 1. Astoria Aquatic Center 2. CrossFit, Astoria 3. Astoria Full Fitness Center; Fitness 1440, Warrenton (tie) BEST HAIR SALON 1. Salon Boheme, Astoria 2. Hygge Hair Co., Astoria 3. Bellisima Salon & Boutique, Astoria BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT 1. City Lumber, Astoria 2. Home Depot, Warrenton 3. Oman & Son Builders Supply, Long Beach BEST HOTEL 1. Cannery Pier Hotel, Astoria 2. Hotel Elliot, Astoria 3. Adrift Hotel, Long Beach BEST LIVE THEATER 1. Liberty Theatre, Astoria 2. Astor Street Opry Company, Astoria 3. Coaster Theatre, Cannon Beach BEST LOCAL PHYSICIAN 1. Angela Stock Narin (Pacific Family

Medicine) 2. Kevin J. Baxter (Columbia Memorial Hospital); Tracy Erfling (tie) 3. Astoria Women’s Health BEST RADIO STATION 1. Coast Community Radio 2. The Bridge; KRKZ Hits (tie) 3. Eagle Country BEST REAL ESTATE BUSINESS 1. Pacific Pro Realty, Astoria 2. Lighthouse Realty, Long Beach 3. Area Properties, Astoria BEST SEAFOOD MARKET 1. Warrenton Deep Sea Crab & Fishmarket, Warrenton 2. Northwest Wild Products, Astoria 3. OleBob’s Seafood Market and Galley, Ilwaco BEST TECH/COMPUTER REPAIR 1. Mossy Tech, Astoria 2. Ben’s Computer Store, Inc., Warrenton 3. Astoria’s Best BEST THRIFT SHOP 1. Deja Vu, Astoria 2. Coast Rehabilitation Services Thrift Store, Astoria 3. Goodwill, Warrenton BEST YOGA 1. RiverZen Yoga, Astoria 2. Astoria Arts & Movement Center 3. Seaside Yoga

DINING BEST ASIAN FOOD 1. Nisa’s Thai Kitchen, Warrenton 2. Himani Indian Cuisine, Astoria 3. Golden Star Restaurant, Astoria BEST BAKERY 1. Blue Scorcher Bakery & Cafe, Astoria 2. Naked Lemon, Astoria 3. Cottage Bakery, Long Beach BEST BAR 1. Reach Break Brewing, Astoria 2. Astoria Coffee House & Bistro 3. Carruthers, Astoria BEST BARISTA 1. Kristy Cross (The Rusty Cup) 2. Casey Palmgren (Astoria Coffee House & Bistro) 3. Holly Snook (Dutch Bros. Coffee, Seaside) BEST BARTENDER 1. Jeany Birdeno (Merry Time Bar and Grill) 2. Logan Garner (Fort George Brewery) 3. Cory Teubner (Astoria Coffee House & Bistro) BEST BREAKFAST SPOT 1. Astoria Coffee House & Bistro 2. Street 14 Cafe, Astoria 3. Osprey Cafe, Seaside BEST BREWPUB 1. Fort George Brewery, Astoria 2. North Jetty Brewing, Seaview 3. Buoy Beer Co., Astoria

BEST BURGER 1. The Depot Restaurant, Seaview 2. Portway Tavern, Astoria 3. Fort George Brewery, Astoria BEST CATERING 1. Astoria Coffee House & Bistro; Baked Alaska, Astoria (tie) 2. The Depot Restaurant, Seaview 3. The Cove Restaurant, Long Beach BEST CHEF 1. Michael Lalewicz (The Depot Restaurant) 2. Alec Evans (Astoria Coffee House & Bistro) 3. Dan Brownson (Carruthers) BEST CLAM CHOWDER 1. The Depot Restaurant, Seaview 2. Buoy Beer Co., Astoria 3. Fort George Brewery, Astoria BEST COFFEE 1. Street 14 Cafe, Astoria 2. 3 Cups Coffee House, Astoria 3. The Rusty Cup, Astoria BEST DESSERTS 1. Frite & Scoop, Astoria 2. The Depot Restaurant, Seaview 3. T Paul’s Supper Club, Astoria BEST FINE DINING 1. The Depot Restaurant, Seaview 2. Carruthers, Astoria 3. T Paul’s Supper Club, Astoria BEST FISH AND CHIPS 1. The Bow Picker, Astoria 2. Buoy Beer Co., Astoria 3. Clemente’s Cafe and Public House, Astoria BEST HAPPY HOUR 1. Carruthers, Astoria; T Paul’s Supper Club, Astoria (tie) 2. Baked Alaska, Astoria 3. Silver Salmon, Astoria BEST LUNCH SPOT 1. T Paul’s Urban Cafe, Astoria 2. Astoria Coffee House & Bistro 3. The Cove Restaurant, Long Beach BEST MEXICAN FOOD 1. La Cabana Raya, Astoria 2. Tacos El Catrin, Warrenton 3. Plaza Jalisco, Astoria BEST PIZZA 1. Fort George Brewery, Astoria 2. Fultano’s Pizza, Astoria/Warrenton 3. Baked Alaska, Astoria BEST RESTAURANT FOR KIDS 1. Buoy Beer Co., Astoria 2. Frite & Scoop, Astoria 3. Lost Roo, Long Beach BEST SERVER 1. Kendall Padgett-McEuen (Carruthers) 2. Heather Miller (Buoy Beer Co.) 3. Jasmine Swank (Astoria Coffee House & Bistro) BEST WINE SHOP 1. The Wine Shack, Cannon Beach 2. WineKraft, Astoria 3. The Cellar on 10th, Astoria

ACTIVITIES BEST BIRDWATCHING SITE 1. Astoria Riverwalk 2. Fort Stevens State Park 3. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge BEST CHEAP DATE 1. The Beach 2. Columbian Theater, Astoria 3. Astoria Sunday Market BEST FARMERS MARKET 1. Astoria Sunday Market 2. Saturday Market at Port of Ilwaco 3. River People Farmer’s Market, Astoria BEST GOLF COURSE 1. Peninsula Golf Course, Long Beach 2. Astoria Golf & Country Club, Warrenton 3. Highlands Golf Club, Gearhart BEST HIKING TRAIL 1. Discovery Trail, Long Beach Peninsula 2. Fort to Sea Trail 3. Cape Disappointment State Park trails, Ilwaco BEST LOCAL FESTIVAL 1. Astoria-Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival 2. Festival of Dark Arts, Astoria 3. Astoria Pride BEST LOCAL SPORTS TEAM 1. Astoria High School Fishermen — football 2. Knappa High School Loggers — baseball; Ilwaco High School Fishermen — golf (tie) 3. Astoria High School Fishermen — baseball; Astoria High School Fishermen — Pizazz Dance Team; Ilwaco High School Fishermen — girls basketball (three-way tie) BEST MUSEUM 1. Columbia River Maritime Museum, Astoria 2. Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, Ilwaco 3. Fort Clatsop Visitors Center BEST MUSIC VENUE 1. Liberty Theatre, Astoria 2. Pickled Fish, Long Beach 3. Fort George Brewery, Astoria BEST NEIGHBORHOOD PARK 1. Tapiola Skate Park, Astoria 2. Fred Lindstrom Memorial Park (aka Peter Pan Park), Astoria 3. Shively Park, Astoria BEST PLACE TO WALK 1. Astoria Riverwalk 2. The Beach 3. Long Beach Boardwalk BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION 1. Astoria Column 2. The Beach 3. Astoria’s breweries

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Readers’ Choice Awards BEST BARISTA

KRISTY CROSS THE RUSTY CUP, ASTORIA Runner-up: Casey Palmgren, Astoria Coffee House & Bistro Honorable mention: Holly Snook, Dutch Bros. Coffee, Seaside

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The Rusty Cup family

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risty Cross, owner of The Rusty Cup in Astoria, is no stranger to being voted Best Barista in the Columbia-Pacific. In fact, the community has lauded her professional aptitude six years in a row. Nevertheless, Cross doesn’t take the recognition for granted. “Every time, I’m always

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Best Barista Kristy Cross (center), with Greg Cross and Adriana Sofia Caron

so touched by it,” she said. “Every year, I think, ‘I’m not going to win this year,’ but then somebody calls, and I did. I love it.” Cross worked as a barista while attending the University of Washington in Seattle. Looking for a change of

scenery after graduation and desiring to live in a smaller town, Cross saw The Rusty Cup was for sale, made an offer and moved. “I hadn’t seen it at all,” she added. She opened the shop in May 2004. Along with

her team of three part-time employees and supportive husband, Greg, Cross works to give The Rusty Cup an authentic “hometown feel.” “If you come in here at any point in time, it’s like one big family,” she said. “We all kind of know

each other.” Her success in achieving that goal is evident. As a handful of customers rotate through the coffee shop on a recent morning, Kristy greets them by name, anticipates many of their drink orders and chats with them about what’s going on in their lives. When asked about her favorite part of the job, she answers without hesitation: “the people.” Her priori-

ties as a barista are being genuine and thoughtful when interacting with customers and maintaining a consistent quality when preparing food and drinks. As for her favorite drink to prepare, that would be a dry cappuccino (espresso shots paired with more foam than steamed milk). “I think there’s a real technique to foaming milk, and I really enjoy that,” she said. CW

BEST SERVER

KENDALL PADGETT-McEUEN CARRUTHERS, ASTORIA Runner-up: Heather Miller, Buoy Beer Co., Astoria Honorable Mention: Jasmine Swank, Astoria Coffee House & Bistro By EDWARD STRATTON

endall PadgettMcEuen has been with Carruthers, where her husband Wade is a sous chef, since the restaurant opened in August 2016. “I try to give people the respect and humor they deserve in a situation” she said. “I think that overly stifled interactions just lead to incredibly awkward and

sometimes uncomfortable situations. So I try to treat people as though they are my friends coming in.” Padgett-McEuen moved to Astoria as a teenager from Santa Cruz, California. She moved to Seattle for several years before returning to Astoria about 10 years ago, after which she met her husband. Before Carruthers, Padgett-McEuen said, she cut her teeth in the local restaurant scene at T Paul’s Urban Cafe. Asked why people come to Carruthers, she pointed to the atmosphere and food. “I think that people also do appreciate the recognition

Thank You! For your votes of support We look forward to serving you soon! WINNING CATEGORIES • Burgers • Clam Chowder • Desserts EDWARD STRATTON PHOTO

Kendall Padgett-McEuen, winner of Readers’ Choice Best Server award, has been with Carruthers since it opened.

of repeat visits,” she said. “It’s never a fun situation walking into a restaurant you’ve been in 100 times

and having the staff treat you as though you’re fresh to the restaurant. So I really try to make a concentrated

effort to try and recognize and welcome all of our family that has helped bring us where we are.” CW

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Readers’ Choice Awards BEST BAR

REACH BREAK BREWING ASTORIA

Runner-up: Astoria Coffee House & Bistro Honorable mention: Carruthers, Astoria

JEANY BIRDENO MERRY TIME BAR AND GRILL, ASTORIA

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hen told that their watering hole was chosen as the best in the area, Josh and Jared Allison raised their eyebrows. “I’m actually kind of surprised we won it,” Josh said, laughing. “There are so many other spots in town.” The brothers co-own Reach Break Brewing along with Finn Parker. Just over a year old, the small brewery has quickly drawn crowds of people — some beer enthusiasts, some not — to the corner of Exchange and 13th streets. Outside the front door is a seating area featuring two food carts — Hot Box BBQ and Mai Thai Tong. Next door, Reveille Ciderworks offers a sweeter beverage selection. The Allisons quickly learned that when the sun appears, more customers follow suit. “In the summertime, the outside patio will just be completely filled,” Josh said. “People with their kids, people with their dogs. That’s been great.” The brothers said they were surprised at how many regular locals the bar attracts rather than those coming from Portland, Seattle or cruise ships. “We survive on locals now,” Josh said. “We’re much smaller than other places, so, like, people see us maybe a little bit more. We get to know people.”

BEST BARTENDER

Runner-up: Logan Garner, Fort George Brewery, Astoria Honorable mention: Cory Teubner, Astoria Coffee House & Bistro DANNY MILLER PHOTO

Assorted beers at Reach Break Brewing

Reach Break alters its selection of beers and avoids keeping one beer on the menu for more than a small window of time. The rotation contrasts the flagship beer options at other local breweries such as Fort George Brewery (known for brews like Vortex IPA and Cavatica Stout). “People ask as, ‘When are you going to bring this one back?’” Josh said. “We say, ‘Probably never.’” The brothers credit two servers, Trista Heeding and Chris Smirl, for the brewery’s ability to connect with locals. When the weather warms, those locals can also include young children playing outside and dogs lying by their owners’ side. “I guess, maybe, that is a thing,” Jared said. “We’re really accommodating to families with the outside area. People can come down. Their kids can play with other kids. Parents can eat some food, grab a beer, hang out.” CW

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eany Birdeno is perhaps the only babysitter in town who is paid to provide alcohol to “children.” Especially on Friday and Saturday nights, the Merry Time Bar and Grill bartender likens her customers to kids whom she fondly babysits for the evening. “They’re only 20 years younger than me, but they’re still my kids,” said Birdeno, 41. “I get paid to play. I have fun.” Birdeno also waits tables and has helped with managerial duties since the restaurant’s owners, Terry and Todd Robinett, recently purchased Labor Temple Diner & Bar. Birdeno has worked at

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Jeany Birdeno pours a drink at the Merry Time Bar and Grill in Astoria.

Merry Time about three years. An Astoria native, her past stops include The Chart Room, Labor Temple and a handful of restaurant franchises. She distinguishes between servers who simply take orders and those who offer customer service. Her experience has taught her a few tricks: smiling, looking people in the eye and conveying respect. “It’s making sure their needs are met even before they even know it,” Birdeno said. Serving at a sports bar can be challenging when highly publicized games are on television. “To you, it’s just like, ‘Eh, nothing special,’” Birdeno said. “Then everybody just shows up at once,

and all of the sudden you have 50 people in here and it’s just you.’” But customers, for the most part, respond well to her. “If they see you moving, they understand. You’re working as hard as you can. We’re cool with that,” Birdeno said. “If I was over in a corner just chit-chatting with someone or on my phone, they would get a little more upset, which I don’t blame them.” Birdeno used to work during night hours exclusively, but she recently has taken various shifts. No matter what time of day it is, the job can be as fun as you make it, Birdeno said. “My attitude is, ‘If I’m having fun, so is everybody else, usually.’” CW

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Readers’ Choice Awards BEST BREWPUB, BEST PIZZA

FORT GEORGE BREWERY ASTORIA

BEST BREWPUB Runner-up: North Jetty Brewing, Seaview Honorable mention: Buoy Beer Co., Astoria BEST PIZZA Runner-up: Fultano’s, Astoria/Warrenton Honorable mention: Baked Alaska, Astoria By EDWARD STRATTON

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Steven Sinkler, owner of The Wine Shack

BEST WINE SHOP

THE WINE SHACK CANNON BEACH Runner-up: WineKraft, Astoria Honorable mention: The Cellar on 10th, Astoria By BRENNA VISSER

tore owners Steven and Maryann Sinkler try to offer just about anything a wine connoisseur could need at The Wine Shop in Cannon Beach. The store offers a variety of wines, some from as far away as France, others as local as reds from the Willamette Valley, the Oregon Pinot Noirs or even a selection from The Wine Shack’s own line of Puffin wines. Many of the Puffin wines are well-decorated, including the 2016 Puffin Pinot Gris, which won a silver medal in the 2017 Sunset International Wine Competition. The shop, located in the heart of downtown, is also known for its tasting room, as well as the recently added charcuterie, Provisions 124, which provides a variety of gourmet cheeses,

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coffees, salamis and breads to complement whatever bottle of wine was purchased next door. But above all, Steven said what he thinks makes The Wine Shack stand out is customer service and a shared love for what they do. “This is an honor. There are a lot of great places to buy wine, and we’re thrilled our customers chose us,” he said. “We’re tasting and researching all the time. We love what we do, and I think our customers can see that.” This year, The Wine Shack hopes to introduce a best value rack, featuring highly rated wines for a modest price, Sinkler said. CW

t the center of Fort George Brewery’s second-floor expansion is a Mt. Tahoma Woodstone Pizza Oven. Fueled by kiln-dried oak supplemented with applewood, the oven fires at 650 to 700 degrees Fahrenheit and turns out the brewery’s popular gourmet pizzas. “We want our pizza to be epic,” said Executive Chef Jeff Graham, adding that he and Fort George co-owner Chris Nemlowill wanted high-quality pizza they’d be willing to feed their own children. The pizza dough comes from Shepherd’s Grain, a Portland-based collection of Pacific Northwest wheat growers. Fort George sources many of

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Fort George Brewery won in the Best Brewpub and Best Pizza categories

its toppings locally from farms like Glory B, Lazy Creek and Blackberry Bog, Graham said. The brewery uses nitrate-free pepperoni and sources pasture-raised chicken from Svensen. In the winter, they switch to more available produce such as sweet potatoes, rutabagas and sun-dried tomatoes. In addition to winning Best Pizza, the restaurant also won in the Best Brewpub category. CW

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BEST BREAKFAST SPOT, BEST CATERING

ASTORIA COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO ASTORIA

BEST BREAKFAST SPOT Runner-up: Street 14 Coffee, Astoria Honorable mention: Osprey Cafe, Seaside

ASTORIA

BEST DESSERT Runner-up: The Depot, Seaview Honorable mention: T Paul’s Supper Club, Astoria

By EDWARD STRATTON

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ur readers chose Astoria Coffee House & Bistro as their favorite breakfast spot and — along with Baked Alaska, whom the coffee house tied with — their go-to caterer. Astoria Coffee House has long been one of the town’s favorite eateries, and Alec Evans, the executive chef since mid-2016, is continuing that tradition. Evans said it has more to do with the whole crew at the restaurant. “I feel like anyone can be a great cook, but you need a great team. Here we’re a small family.” Some might dispute whether anyone can be a great cook. Evans herself went to culinary school for two years and worked five years as a line cook at

FRITE & SCOOP

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE Runner-up: Shanghaied Tattoo, Astoria Honorable mention: Street 14 Cafe, Astoria

BEST CATERING Winners (tie): Astoria Coffee House & Bistro; Baked Alaska, Astoria Runner-up: The Depot, Seaview Honorable mention: The Cove Restaurant, Long Beach By DWIGHT CASWELL

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE, BEST DESSERT

Alec Evans, the executive chef at Astoria Coffee House & Bistro, works the pastry counter.

Astoria Coffee House before becoming executive chef. The secret to their great breakfasts is simple. “We serve great food. It’s quick, beautiful and delicious, and our breakfast menu is so large,” she said. “We have everything you want.” Take a seat, perhaps near the door where the pastries catch your eye, or in the cozy dining room and bar. Ask your server for a menu. Are you a breakfast traditionalist? Take your choice of biscuits and gravy, a Denver omelette, three kinds of eggs Benedict, or chicken fried steak. Looking for something a little different? Try the Monte Cristo, described as (“the ultimate breakfast sand-

wich”): French toast battered sourdough, turkey, pit ham, peppered bacon, melted Swiss, aioli and lingonberry sauce. Or try the “Cowboy Chow,” which no chuck wagon in the history of the West ever served anything like: red beans, peppered bacon, andouille sausage cassoulet, roasted red potatoes, eggs, Parmesan Texas toast and Cajun slaw. You get the idea. As for the catering, Evans said Astoria Coffee House & Bistro primarily provides appetizers and small plates to parties and a few larger events, and they’re looking to grow that part of the business. Judging by the votes of Coast Weekend readers, that won’t be difficult. CW

rite & Scoop co-owners Kevin and Lisa Malcolm relocated from Seattle to Astoria in 2013 and opened their dream of gourmet ice cream commingled with salty, Belgian fries (or frites). The shop has become a local standard for all things sweet and salty on the North Coast. The ever-changing flavors are an ode to the wizardy of Kevin Malcolm, a former accountant who started making ice cream as a hobby and spent two years perfecting his craft before coming to Astoria. Frite & Scoop’s style is classic flavors with a twist, he said, while using the highest-quality ingredients, from the honeycomb-infused hokey pokey — Frite & Scoop’s signature ice cream — to the chocolate custard infused with Calabrian chili peppers. The

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Frite & Scoop co-owner Kevin Malcolm can often be seen handing out samples of his homemade ice cream at the shop along the Astoria Riverwalk.

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Frite & Scoop’s signature ice cream blend, Hokey Pokey, is made with sweet cream custard and house-made honeycomb candy crumbs mixed in.

shop employs a pantry chef, Katelyn Olsen, who makes the confections mixed into the ice cream. “We want to be proud of every single thing we put out there,” Kevin Malcolm

said. “I can make ice cream cheaper and with not as many homemade ingredients, and maybe a decent amount of people might not notice the difference. But I take a point of pride in making everything better.” The ice cream comes in bowls, pints and sugar cones, along with traditional Norwegian krumkake wafer cones cooked and rolled at the shop, with a Hershey Kisses wedged into the base to prevent leaking. The frites are cooked to order in canola oil, with a wide array of housemade dipping sauces, from blueberry mayonnaise and Lemon aioli to malt vinegar and Thai peanut. CW

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Readers’ Choice Awards BEST GIFT SHOP

BEST RESTAURANT FOR KIDS

ASTORIA

BUOY BEER CO.

FINN WARE

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Runner-up: A Gypsy’s Whimsy Herbal Apothecary, Astoria Honorable mention: Cargo, Astoria By RYAN HUME

ff da! Coast Weekend readers continue to channel their inner Viking, voting Finn Ware in downtown Astoria as their favorite gift shop to raid in 2017. With an eclectic stock that ranges from haute Scandinavian design to pins that announce the pain of marrying a Dane or a Swede and onto edibles unavailable west of the Ikea near the Portland Airport or beyond, owner Saara Matthews’ shop has been filling a niche that speaks to an indivisible root of the North Coast’s heritage since it opened in 1987. Walking through the front door of Finn Ware on 1116 Commercial St. is a bit like going through a portal. All of a sudden the air whiffs of holiday no matter what month it happens to be, as Finn Ware keeps up the Christmas spirit year-round, which is a Finnish tradition. For example, in the city of Rovaniemi, Santa has an office open to the public during regular business hours. Matthews keeps most of her mannequins welldressed and accessorized in Marimekko. Marimekko is the bold, chic Finnish clothing label, originally established in 1951 by couple Armi and Viljo Ratia, which in English means “Mary-dress,” and has been a closet solid for aspiring style icons ever since Jackie O. took a liking to their bold patterns and bags. Finn Ware is the only establishment in Oregon that sells their products. Finn Ware has also developed a delightful collection of all things Moomin, including the charming, classic illustrated books by Tove Jansson as well as calendars, plush toys and other ephemera based on these beloved characters. Having struck a perfect balance between high and low Scandinavian culture, Finn Ware offers something for all. While Ikea tries to take over the world, Coast Weekend readers appreciate that Finn Ware is just trying to share the best of a region. CW

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uoy Beer Co. opened in a former Bornstein Seafoods processing plant on the Astoria waterfront in 2014 and has been rapidly growing ever since. The buildout mostly cannibalized parts of the former seafood plant. Noticing a portion of the floor just inside the entrance was rotting, general contractor Jared Rickenbach jokingly suggested creating a glass window through which to watch sea lions on the pilings below.

The suggestion turned into a double-layered, halfinch-thick tempered glass plate where children and adults alike can be seen peering down at sea lions lounging on a board below. The brewery provides a full kids menu, crayons, drawings to color and merchandise such as t-shirts identifying the wearer as a “sea lion supervisor.” Jessyka Dart-McLean, a marketing specialist with the brewery, said she enjoys the trend of family friendly brewpubs, especially as a mother who likes craft beer. “The people who are really into the craft brew scene are late 20s to mid40s,” she said. “Those people have kids.” CW

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Readers’ Choice Awards BEST ART GALLERY

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Runner-up: Astoria Arts & Movement Center Honorable mention: Maddox Dance Studio, Warrenton By KATHERINE LACAZE

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hat’s it like to have a job that entails blissful days of dancing, playing and enriching children’s lives through the performing arts? Denele Sweet and her crew at Encore Dance Studio have firsthand knowledge. “We were given a magical gift that we get to come together and share,” Sweet said. “It’s not like coming to work. We get to come and play all day.” Although she’s the owner, she says she’s allergic to the word “boss” and considers her team members family. “It doesn’t work without them, and I wouldn’t want to do it without them,” she said. More than 20 years ago — when Sweet believed her “dancing days were over” — she started a dance class upon request from a local family. It started with two students dancing on a piece of plywood on a concrete floor and grew from there. In 1996, the studio was established, and now serves about 250 students between its two locations in Gearhart and Warrenton. Sweet attributes the studio’s popularity to its warm, fun, family-oriented environment, as well as its community service. The studio hosts a holiday show-

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Members of Encore Dance Studio’s team gather for a picture at owner Denele Sweet’s house in December. From left: Suzannah Hastings, April Cameron, Courtney Bangs, Tia Van Slyke, Trixie Leone, Denele Sweet, Erin Hofseth, Brittani Henderson, Kimmbrly Mount and Nikkole Sasso. Staff members not pictured include Krysti Ficker, Cheryl Cochran, Christiane Butler, Michelle Lee, Connie Mulvany, Arlene Holmes, Annie Navarjo-Rivera and Dana Larsen.

case and toy drive each winter, and recently put on its eighth annual Cartwheels for Canned Food drive. In conjunction with the recently established Encore Performing Arts Foundation, the studio is offering a free community ballet class 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays for anyone 13 and older. The class, Sweet said, is “another fun way for us to get people dancing

who maybe thought it was too late for them to get started.” The Encore team consists of Tia Van Slyke, Courtney Bangs, Trixie Leone, Krysti Ficker, Suzannah Hastings, Cheryl Cochran, Nikkole Sasso, Erin Hofseth, Kimm Mount, Christiane Butler, Michelle Lee, Connie Mulvany, Arlene Holmes, Annie Navarjo-Rivera and Dana Larsen. CW

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aving just celebrated their 20th anniversary in December 2017, RiverSea Gallery is still rolling swiftly with the currents since opening their doors in 1997. With prime real estate on Commercial Street near the Liberty Theatre and a thoughtfully curated, ever rotating display of both established and emerging artists, Coast Weekend readers and tourists alike continue to be drawn to this warm, vast space filled with eclectic pairings of medium and style — enough so that the people have handed RiverSea another Readers’ Choice award for Best Art Gallery. The force behind this gallery that sits just shy of where the Pacific clashes with the Columbia is owner Jeannine Grafton. Grafton’s mission with RiverSea is to showcase Northwest artists in any medium — from printwork to sculpture to handcrafted jewelry. “Ninety-nine percent of the

artists are Northwest artists,” she said. Her main objective is to show the richness and diversity of the arts in the Pacific Northwest, whether the artists are at the apex of their careers or just beginning to hit their stride. “I curate variety,” Grafton said. “But it has to be art with something to say.” And a lot is said upon the walls of RiverSea. With 3,500 feet of gallery space, there are always multiple conversations afoot, ready for the viewer’s attention. Grafton hosts two shows every month: one in the main exhibition space and the other in a smaller, more intimate room called The Alcove. During the winter, Grafton focuses on themed group shows in both spaces, which allows artists who may not have amassed a large body of work a chance to display their creations. Spring through fall is devoted to showing more established artists and usually only features one or two individuals. Grafton is looking forward to a show in May 2018 featuring the work of Portland-based artist Erik Sandgren, whose prints, woodcuts and oil paintings, in Grafton’s words, “reveal the mystery, the layers of history beneath the North Coast landscape.” CW

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Readers’ Choice Awards BEST BARBERSHOP

ELEVENTH STREET BARBER ASTORIA

BEST HAIR SALON

SALON BOHEME ASTORIA Runner-up: Hygge Hair Company, Astoria Honorable mention: Bellisima Salon and Boutique, Astoria By DWIGHT CASWELL

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Eleventh Street Barber in Astoria won Best Barbershop in the 2017 Readers’ Choice contest.

Runner-up: Frank’s Barber Shop, Astoria Honorable mention: Oly’s Barber Shop, Astoria By DWIGHT CASWELL

he best barbershop, according to Coast Weekend readers, is Eleventh Street Barber, located next to Cargo at 250 Eleventh Street (of course) in Astoria. Owner Sarah Jane Bardy has been a barber for 10 years and has owned the shop for five. The shop has six barbers. “Every year we’ve been here,” Bardy said, “we’ve added another barber.” Which speaks well for the quality of haircut you can expect. “We try to be good to our customers, and they’re good to us,” Bardy said. “Our growth just happened; it was all word of mouth. Much of that popular support comes from the military,

Sarah Jane Bardy, owner of Eleventh Street Barber

for whom there are discounts.” This rapid success led to a problem for Eleventh Street Barber. “It’s a good problem to have, but we’ve solved it,” Bardy said. That would be waits up to 90 minutes. The solution was three-part. First, serve complimentary Pabst Blue Ribbon beer to those over 21 while they wait. (Under 21? You get a lollipop.) Second, a sign-in board. Scrawl your name on the board, staff will tell you how long the wait will be, and you can spend the

time visiting local businesses and pubs (if Pabst isn’t your thing). Third, make sure there are five barbers on duty during the busiest days, Friday and Saturday. In fact, on those days there are more barbers in Eleventh Street than in the rest of Astoria combined. One of the barbers, Gail Barella, explained how she came to be at Eleventh Street Barber. “I went clam digging with my husband, and we thought it would be awesome to live at the beach,” she said. “Then I saw this place and I knew I wanted to work here, and Sarah gave me the opportunity.” Barella’s enthusiasm and that of the other barbers is contagious. When you walk in, it is apparent that customers and barbers are having a good time. It’s not just the haircutting — they like hanging out at Eleventh Street Barber. CW

alon Boheme (1055 Marine Drive) in Astoria is next door to LightBox Photographic Gallery and around the corner from Imogen Gallery. Those galleries exhibit paintings and photography; Salon Boheme is a gallery of fine hairstyling. It is also our readers’ choice for Best Hair Salon. Kallie Linder’s aunt was a hairdresser, and she recalls visiting the salon. “I loved the smell, the sound, and the people.” By age 11 she had decided to be a hairdresser, too, and to own a salon. “I started right out of high school,” she said. Linder has been a hairdresser since 1995, and she has owned Salon Boheme for more than 12 years. “I was tired of the status quo,” she said. “It was gossipy. It wasn’t taken seriously. But it’s a real career; you can make a difference. I wanted to empower other hairdressers.” There are now 11 empowered women working in the spacious, high-ceilinged salon, and the ambience at Salon Boheme is unique. “I have been told by clients that they feel safe here, that they can talk here, and they know we don’t gossip,” she said. Part of the empowerment is Linder’s belief that “education is the key.”

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Kallie Linder, owner of Salon Boheme, with client Leah Dalton

“We take classes in business, hair color, hair cutting, nails, lash extension, facial, aromatherapy, massage and ethics.” Linder said the salon is very community-orientated: “We like to do things in the community.” Those things include food drives, toy drives and coat drives. The hairdressers of Salon Boheme fit wigs for cancer patients in cooperation with Columbia Memorial Hospital; they cut hair at Homeless Connect and adopt a family at Christmas. The dream of an 11-yearold girl has become not only a successful business, but a part of the community and a resource for women, and those they serve have shown their enthusiasm with this award. CW

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Runner-up: Lighthouse Realty, Long Beach Honorable mention: Area Properties, Astoria By KATIE WILSON

ocal real estate company Pacific Pro Realty knows buying a home or property can be daunting. “We work with people regardless of whether they’re trying to a buy $100,000 property or a $2 million property,” owner Chris LaPointe said. “Our hope here is always, ‘Client first.’” Many of the agents LaPointe employs have deep ties to the area. Five of them are native to the Oregon Coast with diverse backgrounds that include historic

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When the agency opened in Astoria in 2012, it was a buyer’s market. Now it’s a seller’s market, according to LaPointe. A competitive time to be a buyer, but a very good thing if you are selling. He and his agents have found that the history of the area draws people here. “When they come here they feel like they’re a part of something,” LaPointe said. The agency handle properties throughout Clatsop County. CW

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The Illahee Apartment complex overlooking downtown Astoria was voted Best Apartment Complex in the 2017 Readers’ Choice contest.

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Fitzpatrick fell in love with the Illahee Apartments. He thought the buildings’ faces — a series of sharp, marching edges that look like a collection of enormous “E”s and “F”s — were the coolest things he had ever seen. He told his aunt, “I’m going to own it someday.” She said, “That’s ridiculous.” In 1990, now an adult, he moved to Astoria briefly and saw the apartments again. They weren’t as cool as he remembered. When he moved back to Astoria in 2000, he once again looked at the apartments. They were cool again. Fitzpatrick and his wife, Anne, purchased the complex in 2004 and have managed the apartments ever since. The Illahee Apartments first opened in 1969 and cover an entire city block. They rest on Astoria’s north hillside right above the downtown core. The complex contains 35 units,

a mix of two- and one-bedroom apartments. One-bedroom units start at $1,100 a month; two-bedroom units at $1,250. Over the years the demographic of the residents has changed, Fitzpatrick said. When the couple first took over the buildings, it was primarily seniors who lived there. Fitzpatrick was told that when the buildings were built they were intended for seniors and, in particular, the widows of men who worked in Astoria’s traditional but dangerous logging and fishing industries. “It was a tradition, but it was never a law,” Fitzpatrick said. Older and young people now fill the apartments. Sean and Anne Fitzpatrick also live there and they love it, in large part because they get to walk everywhere. “It’s a really great community of people here,” Sean Fitzpatrick said. “I’m very proud of what we have here.” CW

FEBRUARY 15, 2018 // 13

Readers’ Choice Awards BEST GARDEN CENTER

BEST FLORIST

BLOOMIN’ CRAZY FLORAL

BRIM’S FARM & GARDEN

ASTORIA Runner-up: Erickson Floral Company, Astoria Honorable mention: Artistic Bouquets & More, Seaview

ASTORIA Runner-up: Basketcase Greenhouse, Long Beach Honorable mention: Dennis’ 7 Dees, Seaside

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ell, it has happened again. The country feel and top-notch customer service of Brim’s Farm & Garden has won over Coast Weekend readers once more, handing them their 10th award for Best Garden Center in as many years. This family-owned feed and garden operation is tucked away on the U.S. 101 Business loop, south of the Old Youngs Bay Bridge and just before the turnoff onto Lewis and Clark Road. Mike and Linda Brim opened the business on March 6, 1986, as primarily a feed store, though they also sold apples and berries, too. Interest in becoming the North Coast’s premier garden center didn’t arise until 1995 when Linda quit her day job. “I went back to school,” she said. Taking classes at Portland State University and running through Oregon State Extension’s Master Gardener class a number of times gave Linda the expertise to build up a garden stock and greenhouse specific to the needs of land adjacent to the coast and river. Brim credits their success to the knowledge of the owners and staff. “The ability to come in and ask face to face, ‘How do I do that?,’” Linda said, is

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Linda Brim co-owns Brim’s Garden Center with her husband, Mike Brim

a powerful motivation for repeat business. The Brims also know their clientele. “Most of our customers have a rural, self-sustaining mindset,” she said. For this reason, Brim’s stocks plenty of non-GMO vegetable seeds and starts and carries enough high-quality feed on site to keep Noah’s Ark sustained for at least a few days. Whether cattle, alpaca or calicos are your thing, Brim’s stocks the feed they need. They also carry a wide array of fencing. Now that Spring is on its way, expect live poultry to appear soon. Young chicks have just arrived, ducks will return around Easter and turkeys, too, are on their way. With more than 30 years of

excellence under their belt, know that whatever you need for your yard or farm, Brim’s can help. CW

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iane Berry, owner of Bloomin’ Crazy Floral on Commercial Street in downtown Astoria, refers to her quaint little shop squeezed into the eastern corner of the Sanborn Building as “a continuing work of art.” Coast Weekend readers certainly seem to agree, having fallen in love once again with Berry and staff’s arrangements and evolving aesthetic, honoring Bloomin’ Crazy Floral with another Readers’ Choice Award for Best Florist. Berry has been working in the floral business in the Columbia-Pacific region since 1975, but she did not set out on her own until opening Bloomin’ Crazy Florist in November 2009. “We started out with plants,

flowers and a few gifts,” she said. Today the shop has expanded to include clothing, jewelry, tchotchkes and ceramics. Berry also recently installed a blind built of reclaimed wood from a local barn due to be razed, which separates the interior of the shop from the elaborately curated display window facing Commercial Street. Though, even as this “work of art” continues to grow new limbs, the focus remains on crafting unique flower arrangements and bouquets for all manners of events and holidays. They deliver, too. Bloomin’ Crazy has also proven to be a good neighbor in the Astoria Downtown Historical District, opening their doors during Second Saturday Art Walks to showcase the talents of local artists and

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Diane Berry, owner Bloomin’ Crazy Floral

jewelry makers. But how to stay ahead of the curve and anticipate the needs of your customers? “I spend a lot of time on the internet looking at arrangements when I should be doing housework,” Berry said. “We follow trends and try to have our own distinctive look.” Berry is constantly searching out new suppliers and available products. She often works with a wholesale supplier in Swan Island in Portland. “Every Friday I ask, ‘What do you have that is fun and funky and affordable?’” CW

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BEST HIKING TRAIL

DISCOVERY TRAIL LONG BEACH PENINSULA

Runner-up: Fort to Sea Trail, Warrenton Honorable mention: Cape Disappointment State Park trails By PATRICK WEBB

he Discovery Trail was voted the Best Hiking Trail. “It’s the nicest trail on the West Coast, if not the United States,” said Andi Day, executive director of the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau. The paved surface, suitable for walkers and cyclists, has several access points on its route parallel to the ocean more than eight miles from near 26th Street. Walkers may take a spur into Cape Disappointment State Park

or go through Ilwaco to the Port. “The thing I like about our trail is that the paved path follows the contours of the dunes. It’s much more fluid and harmonious with the environment,” Day said. “It’s a really fun ride on a bike.” It was created after the 2005 Lewis and Clark Bicentennial by Visitors Bureau leaders, Pacific County, the cities of Long Beach and Ilwaco, Washington State Parks and the U.S. National Park Service. It is mostly maintained by the cities. Walkers enjoy the dunes, Sitka spruce and a conifer forest. Artwork includes a metal statue of Capt. William Clark and a sturgeon he described in November 1805, and a bronze sculp-

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The Discovery Trail on the Long Beach Peninsula is suitable for walkers of all ages. The 8-mile paved trail was created thanks to the cooperation of multiple agencies. This photo shows part of the wooden Long Beach Boardwalk on the right, which is not part of the trail but runs parallel to it between Bolstad Avenue and Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach.

ture called “Clark’s Tree.” Storyboards describe blacktailed deer, shorebirds, tides and beach erosion. Next to a sculpture of whales is the skeleton of a gray whale that

washed up in 2000. A Port of Seattle grant helps Day promote it with a video, along with the beach and Cape Disappointment. While she works to highlight

events, she likes the trail’s year-round appeal. “It’s not just for visitors. It makes the community a better place to live.” (Note: In this category,

readers voted Cape Disappointment State Park third. It includes the Coastal Forest Loop, Benson Beach, McKenzie Head and Bell’s View trails.) CW

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eaders selected Peninsula Golf as the top course. The 55-acre facility, located a couple of miles north of the center of Long Beach, has been a golf course since 1947. Jim and Sondra Eaton have run it as a jack- and jill-of-all-trades for 12 years. “I think people like it because it is a golf course that’s very user-friendly — and we are dog-friendly,”

said golf pro Jim Eaton, who gives single or group lessons to golfers of all ages, as well as maintaining the par-33 course and all the equipment. The nine-hole course covers half of the site with the rest remaining in its natural state. Golfers choose four tee options based on their skill level. Using the back tees creates a 2,300yard walk on the course. Carts and clubs are available to rent. The Eatons had leased the facility from its former owners since they returned to their hometown after Eaton completed his training at a

Phoenix, Ariz., golf management school. They have just entered into a management contract with new owners, Doug and Angie Brown, of Redmond, Washington. Readers voted the restaurant, The Cove, as the third-best lunch spot. Sondra Eaton will be moving away from running the kitchen to coordinate catering and marketing. The restaurant replaced a less sophisticated operation in an old red barn in 2011. “We have coined the phrase, ‘The friendliest course on the coast,’” said Sondra Eaton, who is especially proud to host numer-

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Jim and Sondra Eaton enjoy a rare quiet moment at Peninsula Golf Course with their 11-year-old Australian shepherd mix, Lacie. They have run the course for 12 years, returning to their hometown after Jim Eaton trained as a golf professional in Phoenix, Arizona.

ous charity tournaments. “We don’t want people to feel like golf is a ‘snooty’ sport. Golf is for everyone.” CW

FEBRUARY 15, 2018 // 15

Readers’ Choice Awards BEST LOCAL PHYSICIAN

DR. ANGELA STOCK NARIN, PACIFIC FAMILY MEDICINE ASTORIA

Runners-up (tie): Kevin J. Baxter (Columbia Memorial Hospital); Tracy Erfling, naturopathic physician Honorable mention: Astoria Women’s Health By RYAN HUME

r. Angela Stock Narin, of Pacific Family Medicine, aspires to provide well-rounded patient care for the whole brood. Coast Weekend readers have spoken and agree that Narin is the model of medical excellence in the Columbia-Pacific region this year. As this is a new category, Narin is the inaugural winner of the Best Local Physician award. One nominating reader wrote that Narin and

Pacific Family Medicine are “caring, efficient, and warm health care. Pacific Medicine is attentive to patient needs and wants.” Narin grew up in Portland and received a BA in Biology before attending Oregon Health & Science University. She completed her residency in Illinois before becoming an urgent care physician in Chicago. Aching to leave the Windy City and return to the Pacific Northwest, Narin and her husband, Kent, wanted to raise a family in a small community and, luckily, chose Astoria to put down roots. She has been in private practice in Clatsop County since 2000. Like her partner in Pacific Family Medicine, Dr. Katherine Merrell, Narin is

board-certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Practice. She is well-versed in preventative care and the treatment of chronic diseases such as hypertension, asthma and diabetes. She volunteers her free time to perform child abuse assessments at the Clatsop County Lighthouse for Kids and enjoys plenty of outdoor recreation when outside of her office in the Professional Building of Columbia Memorial. Narin extols the virtues of practicing Family Medicine and the unique relationships it creates between patient and doctor. Narin remarked that there are several families where she sees patients from three different generations of the same bloodline.

“I was an OB,” Narin said. “And there are babies I delivered that are now teenage girls.” Forming deep relationships with patients over a number of years and maintaining her autonomy in how she practices medicine are some of the benefits Narin sees of remaining in private practice. Whereas with HMO models of healthcare, when the doctor is the employee of the medical insurance group, she said this creates “layers between doctor and patients.” “We get to treat the whole person,” she said. “We’re so involved in our patients’ lives.” Pacific Family Medicine is currently accepting new patients. CW

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Dr. Angela Stock Narin, of Pacific Family Medicine in Astoria

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ven in a down season, Astoria football fans stick by their team. Coming off a Cowapa League championship in 2016, the Fishermen appeared ready to defend their league title, winning three of their first four games. But youth, inexperience and some key injuries led to a 1-3 record over the last half of the regular season, and a 3014 loss at Estacada in the Play-in round. Astoria junior Justin Villa was a first-team all-league wide receiver, joining senior tackle Jeff Stutzegger on the first-team. Astoria had four players on the first-team defense, along with punter Andrew Schauermann. The Fishermen also placed three defensive backs and three offensive linemen on the all-league squad. CW

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Readers’ Choice Awards

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o watch Michael Lalewicz in his kitchen is to watch a master at his art. The chef-owner of The Depot Restaurant has a tiny kitchen visible from the dining area. From their tables, guests can delight in the aroma as their meals are prepared. On March 5, he and his partner Nancy Gorshe will mark 15 years running the restaurant in an unassuming building in Seaview on the southern end of the Long Beach Peninsula. This year Coast Weekend Nancy readers voted it the best Gorshe fine dining establishment, as well as naming Lalewicz the region’s best chef. Just like last year, The Depot won for best clam chowder and hamburgers. (It placed second for catering.) Mention of fine dining may conjure up big-city images of white tablecloths, fancy glassware and elaborate table settings. But Lalewicz said The Depot isn’t big enough. “What we don’t have, we make up for with service and flavor,” he said. “You have to know your guests and know what they want.”

The menu

The elaborate menu begins with a choice of seven small-plate dishes which include Willapa Bay oysters with roasted garlic aioli dipping sauce or Peruvian mango sea scallops topped with pickled red onions. Salads or two soups, Gazpacho Seville or chowder, can also be enjoyed before an entrée. The chowder features chopped razor clams, with garlic and leeks, potatoes that are cooked separately, plus fresh steamer clams in the shell that are added later. Six meat selections include rack of lamb in a sauce verde, duck Marseille (with a cherry and Pinot Noir reduction), bacon-wrapped quail and pork braised in Southern Comfort barbecue sauce. Oysters, prawns, clams and a catch-ofthe-day are on the seafood menu. Daily dessert specials follow. Wednesdays are burger nights, ostensibly for locals during the non-summer season. Burger options are so complex that wait staff fill out a check-off card for each one. They can feature beef, buffalo, a Portobello mushroom or a fried oyster. There are 14 topping options — four cheeses, cheddar, blue, pepper jack or Swiss, plus lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, jalapeño, pineapple, avocado, sautéed mushrooms, bacon and a fried egg. The restaurant hosts nine themed wine dinners a year. For example, the annual November event celebrating Lewis and Clark features game meats. The next is Friday, March 2, and showcases six wines from The Basel Cellars in Walla Walla, Washington, including one called The Depot Red. Reservations are required.

Origin story

Lalewicz grew up in Detroit, first working in an Italian restaurant where everything was made from scratch. He learned about preparing game on family hunting and fishing trips. Working as a caterer in the Washington, D.C., and Virginia-Maryland area, broadened his knowledge of

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Executive chef Michael Lalewicz temporarily sets a pan ablaze while cooking in his kitchen at The Depot in Seaview, Washington. In the 2018 Readers Choice awards, he was named best chef and the restaurant won for best fine dining, as well as two-other first-place awards.

seafood. Gorshe has had a 30-year career in health care consulting. She continues to draw on her expertise as chairman of the board of the Ocean Beach Hospital commissioners and active service on the board of directors of the Washington State Hospitals Association. Back in 1986, when she was the lobbyist for the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, she met Lalewicz when he catered her event They moved to Portland two years later. His training at the Western Culinary Institute and the chance to travel around Europe and the U.S. for 20 years, sampling and studying the best restaurants, led to a desire to get back to cooking. Fifteen years have passed in Seaview, and the couple say their only regrets are much less travel and many missed family events because they’ve been working weekends and holidays.

‘Our customers are friends’

Gorshe suggested that the reason patrons like The Depot is the combination of cooking and service. People can enjoy a quiet romantic evening or a group gathering. “Michael makes everything from scratch, and he creates unusually complex, wonderful dishes,” she said. “You are

going to be surprised by the flavors in your mouth — one person who came here said, ’It’s like a party in your mouth.’ “It’s wonderful to watch their surprise from the complex textures, the colors and multiple tastes, like crunch and smooth.” When Lalewicz is away, his sous chef, Jamie Gisby, is in charge. The third member of the cooking team is Roger Morey, chef de partie. “Other places have a pastry guy and a hot line and a cold line,” Lalewicz said. “Here it’s just us, and we make all the deserts.” Don Porter, serves as front of house manager and trains staff. Lead waitress is Ashley Wassmer, who began busing Depot tables when she was in high school. As well as knowledge of the menu, Gorshe said they are taught to listen to customers. “We really emphasize service — it’s their night,” she said. “Our customers are our friends, and then we have strangers, and our staff’s skill is to read them. If they want to be alone, we leave them alone for a quiet romantic evening. “We like to make people comfortable and special — and read their needs so they have a wonderful dining experience.” The Depot is located at 208 38th Place, Seaview, Washington. Call 360-642-7880 for reservations. CW

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t is the jewel in the crown of downtown Astoria. The Liberty Theatre forms the centerpiece of the renaissance of a community that has changed its appearance and outlook in the last 20 years. Coast Weekend readers have voted it the best music venue on the North Coast — an award it has won before — and this year as the best theater. The brace of accolades delighted Jennifer Crockett, who has spent the last year and a half as executive director. Her joy in learning of such community support Jennifer Crockett for the facility launched her into an enthusiastic listing of what is to come next. The Liberty has been the core venue for the expanding Astoria Musical Festival, which will see its 16th year in June. But Crockett has been working to make it a yearround venue for music. Last month, the Liberty hosted two Music Festival favorites, cellist Sergey Antonov and pianist Ilya Kazantsev, for a Russian New Year performance. The 2017-18 season saw the debut of a nine-concert classical music series. When the Schubert Ensemble of London offered to perform at the Liberty, newspaper executive Steve Forrester, who led the campaign to restore the building, teamed with local chamber music host Ray Lund to create something new.

“We decided to use that as a springboard to a larger classical series,” Forrester said. The four remaining dates for classical shows are a matinee Feb. 17 and evening shows March 16, April 26 and May 25. For details, see libertyastoria.org.

More intimate than a club

Groups that play at the Liberty are encouraged to lead music workshops at Astoria High School, a tradition Crockett is hoping to broaden to other districts. The homegrown North Coast Symphonic Band and the visiting U.S. Air Force Jazz Band are among those that have graced the Liberty’s stage. She has worked to book other visiting musical groups with an Oregon and Washington following. “It’s a beautiful space and you get a different experience to a club,” she said. “It’s a lot more intimate than in a club where everybody is talking and you have a hard time connecting with the band.” Crockett is a clarinetist who is married to a violinist, so her interest goes way beyond her full-time job of the day-to-day running of the theater. Her mother and grandmother were musical and a field trip to the Chicago Symphony’s “Nutcracker” helped spark a life-long interest in the arts. In the last year, 14,900 people attended 76 events at the Liberty; surveys reveal about three out of four were locals. Organizers of 29 private events also rented the theater. Crockett believes two significant projects will increase those numbers. Grants will pay for a new sound system. Incredibly, and possibly unknown to many patrons, the Liberty has had to rent a sound system for every visiting show. That will end. “After we have our own system, every show will sound the same and every show will be great — wherever you sit in the theater,” Crockett said. “That will help with the variety of shows we can bring in because a lot of people turn us down.”

‘Now we get the guts’

Next, a capital campaign is planned to

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The Liberty Theatre was restored beginning in 1992 and now serves as a centerpiece of downtown Astoria.

install rigging and lighting above the stage to add flexibility to staging. “We will be able to do theater, opera, ballet and all sorts of stuff,” she said. The campaign to raise those funds begins this fall. “It’s exciting. It will increase the amount of theater exponentially. We have turned down touring theater and opera because we could not meet their needs.” As an example, the creative BodyVox dance troupe from Portland returned for the fourth time to entertain an audience with a Halloween-themed show last October, “but it was only 20 percent of their show,” Crockett said. She credits Larry Bryant, the Liberty’s resident technical jack-of-all-trades, with preparing the way for this important change. “He is kind of the unsung hero of the Liberty Theatre,” she said. During the major renovation, which took place in phases spanning well over a dozen years, she said Bryant convinced restoration coordinators to ensure that the stage was topped by weight-bearing steel beams. A better heating and ventilation system was installed, but at his urging it was placed so it did not occupy important space above the stage. Crockett believes patrons will support this next enhancement. “We have all the framework there, now we get the guts.”

‘Let’s blow the doors off!’

Despite the lack of facilities for overhead stage lighting or elaborate rigging for scenery, the Liberty has hosted many performances, including the annual summer visit of the Missoula Children’s Theatre during

which a couple of college actors recruit a cast of local children and spend one week rehearsing and staging a play. Other acting happens quarterly in the McTavish Room, the beautifully appointed ballroom on the same level as the balcony. “Our director, Sen Incavo, finds scripts that he likes,” Crockett explained. Gender topics or scripts addressing rape and other serious issues have drawn audiences who appreciate thought-provoking evenings in a readers theater format. “We try to pick scripts that will start conversations,” she said. “He was unsure about how far to push the envelope and I said, ‘Let’s blow the doors off!’ “People like it, ticket sales are up and we receive donations towards readers theater.” The Astoria School of Ballet has been based there since 2008; other regular performers include the Oregon Ballet Theater. The theater has also hosted Astoria Pride galas. As the annual FisherPoets Gathering expanded and its organizers sought bigger venues for the February showcase, the Liberty was a natural. Crockett admits she didn’t expect a huge audience the first year, but was delighted to have to quickly open up more seats as crowds filed in. This month, a second night has been added. “I like events that offer a mix, and I like it when people come in and they say they have never been in here before,” she said. “We are trying to get everybody involved. It is the community’s theater — we want to be the theater of the community.” The Liberty Theatre is located at 1203 Commercial, Astoria. CW

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FLY AWAY TO NEVERLAND! ASTORIA — The Astor Street Opry Company is proud to present “Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure” for youths, with special permission from Pioneer Drama Service. Show dates are 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 17 and 18, 24 and 25, and March 3 and 4. The house opens 30 minutes before each performance. Soar away to Neverland in this magical adaptation drawn from the beloved novel with fresh, original music. The Darling children love to hear of Peter Pan’s adventures during his visits through the open window of the nursery. Then, one night after Nana has taken his shadow and Wendy has sewn it back on, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell whisk the children off to Neverland to be part of the adventures. All your favorite characters are there, including Captain Hook and his pirate crew, Princess Tiger Lily and her tribe, and, of course,

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A peak into the acting process ASTORIA — KALA presents “The Actor’s Process, an Evening of Exploration and Performance,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16 and 17. Tickets are $10 at the door, which opens at 7 p.m. Veteran North Coast theater director Karen Bain will bring local actors to share a peek into the acting process. In a performance workshop setting, selected local actors work under Bain. The objective is to expand the actors’ creativity in making choices while inhabiting a character.

“Acting is a marriage between truth and technique. Truth consists of being honestly in the moment — not memorizing how to say something. I talk a lot about being in the moment,” Bain said. “As an acting teacher, I believe we should start with finding the truth of the scene, then work out into technique: physicality, voice, dialect and gesture.” Bain will talk about the complex process of acting and demonstrate tools used to foster good performance in an interactive exchange with actors on stage.

The actors will then perform three scenes and seven monologues by playwrights David Mamet, Tennessee Williams, John Patrick Shanley and Arthur Miller. Actors include Deac Guidi, Daric Moore, William Ham, Stephen Wood, Stacey Brown, Gigi Chadwick and Susi Brown perform. Bain has directed more than 40 plays and acted in 30. She has taught at the University of Oregon, Oregon State University and Clatsop Community College privately, and through local theaters.

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The Riverbend Players play politics in Nehalem NEHALEM — The Riverbend Players present “Born Yesterday,” a romantic comedy and political satire, 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (Feb. 17, 23 and 24, and March 2 and 3) and 2 p.m. Sundays (Feb. 25 and March 4). The show will be performed at the North County Recreation

District’s Performing Arts Center (36155 9th St.). Playwright Garson Kanin skewers the corruption of American government by viewing it through the eyes of a beautiful, uneducated woman named Billie, who questions corruption’s stranglehold on the disadvantaged as she

awakens to a world full of new possibilities. Playing for more than 1,600 performances on Broadway and earning five Academy Awards for the film adaptation, this dangerous comedy asks who will survive the Washington political machine: brains, wealth or moneyed interests? Though the play was writ-

ten 70 years ago, the message of “Born Yesterday” still rings true in today’s America. Directed by Tom Cocklin and produced by Linda Makohon, audiences will be delighted by the Riverbend Players’ outstanding community theater. Tickets are $15 at the door (plus ticket fees if bought online at tickettomato.com).

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GRAPHIC NOVELIST TELLS A FETCHING TALE MANZANITA — Author Nicole J. Georges will read from her latest book, the graphic novel “Fetch: How a Bad Dog Brought Me Home,” 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Hoffman Center for the Arts (594 Laneda Ave.). Admission is $7. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. When Georges was 16 she adopted Beija, a dysfunctional Shar-Pei/corgi mix — a troublesome combination of tiny and attack, just like Nicole herself. For the next 15 years, Beija would be the one constant in her life. Through depression, relationships gone awry and an unmoored young adulthood played out against the backdrop of the Portland punk scene, Beija was there, wearing her “Don’t Pet Me” bandana. “Fetch” chronicles their symbiotic, co-dependent relationship and probes what it means to be responsible for another living thing — one that occasionally lunges at toddlers. Georges never successfully taught Beija “sit,” but in the end, Beija taught Georges how to stay. Georges is a writer, illustrator, podcaster and professor from Portland, Oregon. Her Lambda Award-winning graphic memoir, “Calling Dr. Laura,” was called “engrossing, lovable, smart and ultimately poignant” by Rachel Maddow, and “disarming and haunting, hip and sweet, all at once” by Alison Bechdel, author of “Fun Home.” She has been publishing her own zines and comics for 20 years, and has toured the country extensively. Following the author reading and Q-and-A, the Hoffman Center will host its popular open mic where up to nine local or visiting writers will read five minutes of their original work. The suggested (not required) theme for the evening’s open

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Terrorist survivor speaks at Seaside library SEASIDE — Author Jeanette Chaffee will speak at the Seaside Public Library (1131 Broadway St.) 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. She will share how she survived the TWA Flight 840 explosion of a terrorist bomb less than 14 feet from her. It is the only time in history passengers have survived after a bomb exploded aboard a commercial plane midair. In 1986, Chaffee was on the last leg of a 15-hour flight from Salem, Oregon, to Athens, Greece, when a bomb hidden underneath seat 10-F was detonated on the aircraft over Argos, Greece. The explosion blew a hole in the side of the aircraft, ejecting five passengers to their deaths. Seven others were injured by shrapnel as the cabin suffered a rapid decompression. The remaining 110 passengers survived the attack as the pilot was able to make a successful landing in Athens. This incident would change Chaffee’s life forever. “I believe I survived so that I can emphasize that

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now’s the time for each of us to make peace with God,” she says. “There are no guarantees on life.” She

has told her story through broadcast and print media across four continents. There will be a Q-and-A with Chaffee at the library event, and she will sign copies of her book, “Extravagant Graces: 23 Inspiring Stories of Facing Impossible Odds,” which highlights her personal interviews of the most inspiring and influential people of our times. Chaffee has appeared on 20/20, CBS Evening News with Dan Rather, The 700 Club and 100 Huntley Street. She has been quoted in the New York Times, USA Today and Newsweek.

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Be sure to satisfy the Bird Count FORT CLATSOP — Visitors to Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop, can join in the 21st annual Great Backyard Bird Count from Friday, Feb. 16, through Monday, Feb. 19. Participants will record bird observations in the park and count birds in their own backyards. Binoculars will be available for loan within the park. To participate in this citizen science opportunity, anyone in the world can count birds for at least 15 minutes at any location on one or more days of the count and enter their sightings at gbbc.birdcount. org. The information gath-

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for about 200 yards. • On Sunday, Feb. 18, Travis Koons, a curator at the Oregon Zoo, will talk about plans to return wild California condors to their historic range along the Columbia River and north of it. This program is part of the monthly In Their Footsteps guest speaker series and takes place at 1 p.m. in the Netul River Room of the visitor center. • On Monday, Feb. 19 (Presidents’ Day), the park will offer a birding walk in Spanish at 10 a.m. starting in the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center lobby. The same rules and conditions apply as the Feb. 17 birding walk. For more information, call the park at 503-8612471 or check out nps.gov/ lewi or Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on Facebook. COURTESY LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

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A doggone good time with 4-H ASTORIA — The Clatsop County 4-H program is offering 4-H youth a dog seminar featuring showmanship and rally obedience 8:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds (92937 Walluski Loop). Registration is at 8 a.m. More than one 4-H dog is permitted. The guest will be Cati Foss, owner of Arnicadia Dog Training, who will speak about emotional well-being and how it correlates to training your animal. In addition, there will be a drawing for great prizes! The fee is $10 per 4-H

member. Lunch will not be available for sale. Bring many tiny, soft dog treats or a training toy. The seminar is indoors, but dress in layers. Wear appropriate footwear for running in the dirt. Bring a 6-foot leash, show lead and water bowl. Kennels are required (call if you need assistance). The public is invited to listen and learn, though only 4-H youth may participate. For more information, contact Lorna Brandt (503-440-0573) or Sandra Carlson at the Oregon State University 4-H and Extension Office (503325-8573).

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Support Fire Mountain, enter to win a trip! ARCH CAPE — Purchase a raffle ticket to support Fire Mountain School and you may be the lucky winner of a trip valued at $4,000. The best part: You decide where you want to go! The second-place prize is a two-night stay at The Lodge at Columbia Pointe in Richland, Washington, a premier hotel overlooking the Columbia River. Third place is a $250 gift certificate for Breitenbush Hot Springs in the Cascade Mountains. In addition, one ticket will get two people over 21 into the Havana Nights Party at the old Nehalem fire hall (35900 Eighth St. Nehalem), where the lucky ticket will be drawn 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3. The party starts at 5:30 p.m. and features a live Cuban band from Portland. Entry includes a dinner of Cuban cuisine. There will also be a cash bar featuring beer from Bills Tavern, wine and cocktails. A silent auction will take place with local treasures

to bid on, including local art, gift certificates to local businesses and a three-night stay in an oceanfront cabin in Falcon Cove. Tickets are $40 each, or three for $100. There are only 500 tickets for sale, which can be purchased from a Fire Mountain parent or online at firemountainschool.org. Fire Mountain School is an independent school dedicated to assisting children in their ongoing work of exploring and making sense of the world. Please note: Prizes are not redeemable for their cash value. The grand prize is airfare and accommodation to a destination chosen by the winner. All travel expenses must be paid for by Fire Mountain School and shall not exceed $4,000. Winners need not be present to win. Prizes must be redeemed by May 6, 2018, or will be forfeited. The raffle ticket does not qualify as a charitable tax deduction.

ASTORIA — Christa Grimm is the February featured artist at the Astoria Art Loft (106 Third St.). Her exhibit runs through Saturday, March 3. This Oregon artist is passionate about landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and translates that passion into paintings with vibrant colors and lively movement. Featured on OPB’s Oregon Art Beat, she has exhibited her paintings and murals throughout the state. Grimm is also passionate about world religions, shamanic cultures and yoga. The wisdom and balance of her varied interests are evident in her artwork. Raised in an artistic family — both parents are well-known ceramicists — she always had a paint

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Oregon artist Christa Grimm paints the many moods of nature.

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moods of nature that lead to more expressive paintings. For more information,

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Get in some pruning practice with Master Gardeners ILWACO, WASH. — Got spring fever? Join Washington State University Master Gardeners for a workshop on spring pruning for home gardens and orchards 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. We’ll meet indoors

at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum (115 SE Lake St.) in Ilwaco, where there will be hands-on opportunities to practice your pruning. There are several important actions for gardeners to consider this time

of year. These includes pruning plants and trees while they’re still dormant to ensure their health and optimize their beauty. We will share specific techniques for pruning ornamental plants, shrubs, fruit trees and caning

berries. There will be plants and demonstrations of pruning methods and handouts to guide you in keeping your plants looking their best. For more information, contact Elena Righettini at mrighettini@yahoo.com.

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List, list, O list! SEAVIEW, WASH. — The Sou’wester Lodge hosts “Poetry Through List Making,” a workshop with Astoria writer and teacher Heather Douglas, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Intimidated by the poetry-writing process? Author Ray Bradbury was known to use the technique of list-making to create his stories because it allowed him to “turn off” the internal editor and unlock pure creativity. In this course, we will create 10 poems. You will also leave the class with a custom-made workbook to continue your poetry journey at home. Douglas believes in the transformative power of poetry. She is an educator, illustrator, writer and a recent recipient of the Astoria Visual Arts Writer in Residence. She is a self-published author of two illustrated coloring books, a book of poetry and a frequent contributor to Coast Weekend. The workshop cost is $30, plus a $5 material fee (for the take-home workbook) paid directly to the instructor. Bring a writing utensil and sack lunch or snack. Hot tea and coffee will be provided. This workshop is geared toward adults; a maximum of 20 students will be allowed. RSVP via souwesterfrontdesk@ gmail.com or 360-642-2542. The Lodge is located at 3728 J Place, Seaview.

SEAVIEW, WASH. — Melissa Favara, a teacher of writing and literature at Clark College, will lead a workshop called “Type/Writing: Experiments in Creative Nonfiction & Zinecraft” at the Sou’wester Lodge 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. This workshop will consist of focused writing time working with short memoir and creative nonfiction prompts, producing small pieces that can be expanded on later. Participants will be provided with their own vintage manual typewriter to use. There will be feedback sessions, and materials and guidance for creating one-of-a-kind zines of participants’ favorite pieces from the session. Favara writes nonfiction, creative nonCOURTESY SOU’WEST- fiction and poetry. She ER LODGE collects typewriters Melissa Favara and curates the 1,000 Words reading series. Her work has appeared in Street Roots, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency and elsewhere. The workshop cost is $30, plus a $5 material fee paid directly to the instructor. Bring a pen, notebook and sack lunch or snack. Hot tea and coffee will be provided. Tweens, teens and adults are welcome to participate; 10 student max. RSVP via souwesterfrontdesk@gmail.com or 360642-2542. The Lodge is located at 3728 J Place, Seaview.

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SEAVIEW, WASH. — The Unchaste Readers Series presents “Unchaste at The Sou’wester,” hosted by Jenny Forrester 8 to 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19. The “Unchaste Readers” are women ages 14 to 71 who have read at the Unchaste Readers Series since April 2012. “Unchaste” is about creating a community, promoting writing that takes risks, that shows the raw, vulnerable, ecstatic, complicated lives of women, gender non-binary and gender-noncomforming — nearly everyone except cis-men.

Forrester has been published in a number of print and online publications, including Seattle’s City Arts Magazine, Nailed Magazine, Hip Mama, The Literary Kitchen, Indiana Review and Columbia Journal. Her work is included in the Listen to Your Mother anthology published by Putnam. Her debut memoir was published last year by Portland’s Hawthorne Books. The Sou’wester Lodge is located at 3728 J Place, Seaview, Washington.

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Jim Bergeron’s woodcarving tools sit on a table at the Barbey Maritime Center in this old photo.

Carve out time for a new hobby ASTORIA — The Columbia River Maritime Museum will host an introduction to wood carving with instructor Jim Bergeron 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17 and 18. This class will cover basic skills for novices. Par-

ticipants will be furnished with carving tools and wood plaques and shown basic carving techniques. Learn how to handle tools safely, how to lay out basic designs and how to carve desired shapes. The class is $40 for members, $65 for nonmembers.

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The Barbey Maritime Center, part of the Columbia River Maritime Museum

Bruce Jones recounts disasters at sea ASTORIA — Capt. Bruce Jones, the final speaker in the Columbia River Maritime Museum’s Past to Present lecture series, will give a presentation, “Disaster at Sea: True Tales of Shipwrecks from the Perspectives of Survivors, Rescuers and Investigators,” 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. The sinking of the U.S. freighter El Faro in October 2015, which resulted in the loss of 33 lives, was the worst U.S. maritime disaster in 30 years. Jones will explore how this and

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several other disasters, including the loss of the

tall ship Bounty in October 2012, occurred despite the availability of technological advantages mariners of earlier generations could only dream of. He will also recount several dramatic Coast Guard rescues at sea. Jones, the museum deputy director and an Astoria city councilor, retired from a 30-year Coast Guard career as commander of Sector Columbia River in 2014. The lecture series is free with paid admission and always free for museum members.

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coa st w eeken d M ARK ETPLACE 201 Antique & Classic Vehicles Astoria Automotive Swap Meet Vendors Wanted Clatsop Fairgrounds Saturday, March 10th 8am-2pm Contact Fred 503-325-8437-evenings 1-800-220-0792-days or Rod 971-219-5517

604 Apartments 2bed/1.5ba townhouse in Astoria $850/month Call Mary at Astoria Coast Inc 503-739-0310

613 Houses for Rent 2bed/1bath Victorian in Astoria $1050/month Call Mary at Astoria Coast Inc 503-739-0310 Looking for a new place to live? The classified ads offer a complete section of homes, apartments, and mobile homes to fit your needs. Check daily for new listings!

619 Commercial Rental Astoria: 3925 Abbey Lane, 800 SF and up. Starting at $.50/SF and up. (503)440-6945

651 Help Wanted Cashier/Clerk Looking for full-time and part-time employees. Accepting application for honest, friendly, self-motivated. Starting pay $11 per hour. Benefits for full-time employment after 6 Months. Pre Employment Drug screening required. Applications available at Bud’s RV in Gearhart 4412 Hwy. 101 North Gearhart, OR 97138 Front Desk and Housekeeping Full/Part-time positions available. Must be 18. Valid driver’s license required for front desk, preferred for housekeeping. Applications may be picked up and returned at: Inn of the Four Winds 820 N. Prom. Seaside, Oregon

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Clatsop Community College is now accepting applications for the following positions:

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Road Worker Trainee $20.50-$24.93 /hour

Survey Technician II Range: $4,845.39-$5,889.60 per month+benefits

Summer Academy Project Leaders Seeking Part-time project leaders for its grant-funded 2018 Upward Bound Summer Academy which serves 9th to 11th grade students. The program runs mid-June to late July. View job description/qualifications and apply on-line at our web site www.clatsopcc.edu. Project essay must accompany application; see special instructions on our employment page. Positions are open until filled with first review of applications on March 5, 2018.

Public Works is seeking one full time trainee to become proficient in maintenance, repair and construction of roads and bridges. Requires knowledge and operation of heavy equipment, working familiarity with construction and repair methods, ability to follow instructions. Heavy equipment school and certificates in flagging, first aid/CPR, and licensed herbicide applicator a plus. Must possess ODL Class C and CDL learner’s permit with a good driving record. Able to move materials weighing up to 100 lbs.

College/Career Advisor-TRIO Pre-College Programs Full-time, grant-funded position. View job description/qualifications and apply on-line at our web site www.clatsopcc.edu. Applications must be submitted by 5 PM on March 1, 2018.

Application instructions and complete job description at http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/ jobs AA/EOE

Call the Office of Human Resources at 503-338-2406 if application assistance is needed. AA/EOE CLATSOP COUNTY Road Worker Helper/Flagger -Casual $10.79-$13.11 per hour First Review: February 15, 2018 Public Works is seeking temporary (casual) Road Worker Helpers/Flaggers to meet current needs and to build a pool of qualified candidates for the construction season. Requires flagger certification and current Oregon driving privileges. Must be able to move materials weighing up to 50 lbs. Application instructions and complete job description http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/jobs AA/EOE Peter Pan market has an opening for a permanent full time Deli/Cashier position. Schedule includes evenings and weekends. Food handling,customer skills, and multi-tasking experience a must. Starting wage $11/hour. Apply in person.

Clatsop County Shop Maintenance Assistant Range: $18.02 -$21.90 per hour+benefits Seeking full time Shop Maintenance Assistant to perform routine maintenance to Roads Division facilities and shop, and assist mechanic with vehicles, equipment, machinery. Requires HS diploma or equivalent, Class B (CDL) within 6 months of hire, knowledge of vehicle maintenance, general computer use, inventory control, recordkeeping. Visit http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/jobs for detailed instructions and required forms. AA/EOE HAVING storage problems? Why not sell no-longer-used items with a fastworking classifed ad?

Housekeeping/Housemen Full-Time/Part-Time needed. End of summer bonus! Applications at Gearhart By The Sea 1157 N. Marion. Starting wage $12/hr D.O.E Classified Ads work hard for you!

Perform complex surveying duties including survey reviews, calculations, drafting, recordkeeping; surveying with GPS and total stations, public land corner restoration. Requires bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering/surveying. Familiar with AutoCAD and Land Desktop. EIT/LSIT certification a plus. Visit http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/jobs for announcement and required forms. AA/EOE DUST off the old pool table and sell it with a classified ad.

Family Assistant aka Mrs. Doubtfire You must be: *Mature *Self-starter *Light housekeeper *Laundry *Some meals *Transporter *Overnight with two young teens occasionally Approx 3 month position About 25 hours weekly This is for a North Coast Family Please send resume to: Blind Box 49 c/o The Daily Astorian P.O. Box 210 Astoria, OR 97103

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Join the Lum’s Team! We are growing and hiring GREAT team members for the following positions: *Sales Associates *Lot Porter *Express Lube Tech *ASE Tech *Senior Detail Tech Seeking great customer service skills with awesome attitude! Will train! Valid driver’s license required. We offer vacation, health benefits, 401K and much more. Proudly a drug-free workplace. Apply at 1605 SE Ensign Lane Warrenton, OR or http://www.lumsautocenter. com/employment Knappa Fire District is accepting applications for a Part-time Bookkeeper/Secretary. Must have payroll experience. Application packets are available at the Main Fire Station in Knappa. Deadline to apply is February 16, 2018. IF YOU HAVE an eye for real value, you’ll eye the classified ads regularly.

Looking for an Asphalt Roller Operator! EOE Bayview Transit Mix, Inc. is looking for an Asphalt Roller Operator to join our paving crew. Responsibilities: Responsible for use of the asphalt roller to achieve proper compaction and appearance of the finished pavement product. Must be willing and able to labor and run other equipment when necessary. Qualifications: 1-2 years experience with running a roller a plus. Must show great attention to detail. *FT w/benefits *Competitive wage *Pre-employment drug test is required. For details see www.lakesideindustries.com Apply at jobs@bayviewtransit.com by Fax 503.738.9517 OR at Bayview Transit Mix, Inc. 1399 Oster Road Gearhart, OR 97138 Lower Columbia River Watershed Council is hiring! Position: Council Coordinator Location: St. Helens, OR Open: February 2, 2018 Closes: February 21,2018 or until filled

Full-time physical therapist/physical therapist assistant Position open in North Oregon Coast private practice. Seeking practitioner interested in a flexible schedule that will allow in creativity for developing individualized treatments for clients with orthopedic injuries, joint replacements, and various neurological conditions. Our Warrenton, OR practice looks out on the Columbia River in a region abounding in recreational activity. We are a small practice with a big heart and open minds. If interested please send resume to: billing@pacificcrestpt.com 25 N Highway 101 Warrenton, OR 97146 503-861-3550

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Start date: As soon as possible LOOKING FOR RESERVATIONIST & VACATION HOME CLEANERS! Experience preferred, but we will train the right people. Must be detail oriented, able to work on your own and have your own vehicle. Please provide a resume to Kathy at PO Box 723 Cannon Beach. We will not be accepting phone inquiries. WHY store items you’ll never use again? Exchange them for cash with a low-cost ad in the classifieds.

Hourly: $20 -$25 per hour For complete job description go to

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LOOKING for a second car? The classified section is a complete car-buyer’s guide. Volunteer & Events Coordinator Join our team working to end domestic & sexual violence. View full job description at harbornw.org. Full-time. Submit cover letter and resume by 2/18 to molly@harbornw.org.

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MCMENAMINS Sand Trap Pub is Now Hiring: Line Cooks, Servers, Bartenders, Housekeepers! What we need from you: An open and flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays; Previous experience is preferred! A love of working in a busy, customer service-oriented environment; Seasonal and Long term positions are available. Interested in a career in the hospitality industry? We offer opportunities for advancement as well as an excellent benefit package to eligible employees, including vision, medical, chiropractic, dental and so much more! Apply online 24/7 at mcmenamins.com OR stop by the Sand Trap and fill out an application. 1157 N. Marion Ave. Gearhart, OR 97138 EOE

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Peace Lutheran Church, Astoria, is seeking a Director for our 32-year-old preschool program. The right candidate is sure to be found in one who is motivated to lead a great team in making a difference in the lives of children and families. This is a full-time salaried position, based on experience, also providing paid vacation time. Must meet state requirements. Apply at Peace Lutheran Church Learning Center 591 12th Street Astoria, Oregon (503)325-4041 dirplc@yahoo.com

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Split Firewood $175/cord or $100/half cord Partially seasoned Softwood You load/haul AFP at Pier 3 in Astoria PROJECT MANAGER Bayview Transit Mix, Inc. EOE-is looking for an Asphalt Paving Construction Project Manager in Gearhart, Oregon

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WE DELIVER! Please leave a light on or install motion detector lights to make your carrier’s job easier. Thanks!

Responsibilities: Analyze specs, proposals, and plans; Prepare bids; Prepare cost estimates; Emphasize safety at all times, and much more.

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Qualifications: 3-5 years’ experience in Paving or Construction Industry; Sales oriented; Must demonstrate computer skills; Be a multi-tasker; and Show great attention to detail. *FT w/benefits *Competitive wage *Pre-employment drug test is required For details see

Phog Bounders Antique Mall Annual Haggle Day Sunday, February 18th 10am-5pm Come barter with our vendors. Find great treasures, make great deals. Something for everyone! 892 Marine Drive Astoria (503)338-0101

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Small Business Development Center Business Advisor Full time, partially grant funded position. View job description/qualifications and apply on-line at our web site www.clatsopcc.edu. Applications must be received by February 23, 2018 at 5 PM. Call the Office of Human Resources at Clatsop Community College 503-338-2406 if application assistance is needed. AA/EOE

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Buying Gold, Silver, Estate Jewelry, Coins, Diamonds, Old-Watches. Downtown Astoria332 12th St Jonathon’s, LTD. (503)325-7600

Office Assistant Skilled in computers; $16/hr Dependable and hard working. Part-time. Benefits and bonus included. Send resume to Box 30 c/o The Daily Astorian, P.O. Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103

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The City of Astoria’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking motivated individuals to join our seasonal Parks Maintenance team. Do you like working outdoors, helping your community, and having fun? Then this job is right for YOU!

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661 Childcare Earn $1800mo. part-time caregiver for an elderly man, estate5@outlook.com if you are interested. Please provide your full name, phone number, care-giving experience, and we will contact you with job details.

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IN THE COLUMBIA-PACIFIC REGION Thursday, Feb. 15 Sugar Thistles 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Sugar Thistles play Americana and original tunes. Basin Street NW 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass and friends perform mainstream jazz classics. Julie Amici 6:30 p.m., Bread & Ocean, 154 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5823, $40. Join Bread & Ocean for dinner and music by Julie Amici and her band playing favorite jazz and blues numbers, a taste of country and tunes from their “Yellow Roses” CD. Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390, no cover. The Astoria Senior Center offers string band, bluegrass and country. Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. The Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country. The Horsenecks 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. The Horsenecks plays traditional and innovative old-time and bluegrass music.

Friday, Feb. 16 Buzz Rogowski 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Acoustic jazz pianist Buzz Rogowski plays smooth jazz, instrumental and new age compositions. Maggie & the Katz 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21+. Maggie & the Katz play New Orleans gumbo blues, soul and rhythmn-blues.

Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Wes Wahrmund plays light jazz and original tunes on classical guitar.

classic country and vintage rock-n-roll music. Espacio Flamenco 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542, no cover. Espacio Flamenco features the vocals of Randa BenAziz incorporating Arabic and jazz influences into her flamenco interpretation.

Jazz Noir 7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center, 1387 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, $15. Featuring Dmitri Matheny, Jazz Noir offers a fresh spin on crime jazz, film noir and timeless classics.

Mike Coykendall 8:30 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Singer songwriter Mike Coykendall plays indie folk, indie rock, psychedelic and pop music.

Smith & Jeffrey 7 p.m., North Beach Tavern, 102 Pioneer Road, Longbeach, Wash., 360-642-2302, no cover. Bruce Smith and Holly Jeffrey perform duo acoustic sets of classic guitar rock and original Texas roadhouse rock music. Three For Silver 7 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, no cover. Three For Silver plays top 40, gritty aesthetic and world folk music.

Saturday, Feb. 17 A Capella Festival 1 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-836-3489, $20 to $35. Seaside A Cappella Festival is a singing competition with groups performing different genres and styles. The Bodni Trio 3 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, $20. The Bodhi Trio features Kevin Lhefohn, David Eby and Kira Whiting performing Mozart Piano Trio in C Major and Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D Minor. Bruce Smith Band 6 p.m., Elks, 324 Avenue A, Seaside, no cover. Bruce Smith and his band play original Texas roadhouse rock music. David Drury 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Guitarist David Drury plays contemporary, classic and traditional jazz standards. Maggie & the Katz 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock

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Lillie Last, a dancer with Espacio Flamenco

Sunday, Feb. 18 Espacio Flamenco 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $15. “Fall in Love with Flamenco” features flamenco choreographies and compositions of Espacio Flamenco. St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21+. Maggie & the Katz play New Orleans gumbo blues, soul and rhythmn-blues. Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Wes Wahrmund plays light jazz and original tunes on classical guitar. Britnee Kellogg 7 p.m., Public Coast Brewing Co., 264 Third St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0285, no cover. Singer songwriter Britnee Kellogg showcases a rich and edgy sound to classic country playing original music and covers. Niall 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, no cover, 21+. Niall Carroll plays pop, classic rock and folk music with vocals on guitar and harmonica.

RockFish Blues Band 7 p.m., North Beach Tavern, 102 Pioneer Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422302, no cover. RockFish plays rockin’ blues music. Terry Robb 7 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360-9010962, $15. Acoustic guitarist Terry Robb plays ragtime, country, swing and free jazz music. A Capella Festival 7:30 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-836-3489, $20 to $35. Guest a cappella groups and winners from the afternoon competition will perform in the QCED showcase. Mark Dove 7:30 p.m., American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, 21+. Mark Dove and friends plays roadhouse

ScheckPea Duo 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Scheckie Metzner and Pee Wee Patenaude play blues, jazz, soul and world music. Kitchen Music 1 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2239. All levels welcome to bring instruments and join the jam session to play, sing or listen to folk, bluegrass, country, blues and pop music. Sunday Afternoon Live 2 p.m., Raymond Theatre, 323 Third St., Raymond, Wash., 360-875-5123, $15. Sunday Afternoon Live presents the Montreal Guitar Trio playing music from jazz to classical with humor and style. Evensong 6 p.m., Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 Washington St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1222. Evensong features performers Jennifer Goodenberger and Wes Wahrmund, meditative songs and quiet reflection. Skadi Freyer 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Skadi Freyer plays jazz compositions on piano.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE CROSSWORD

DOWN Not reporting as instructed, maybe Induce ennui in Fuss about “The West Wing” actor Rob? Old English letter Electricians

6 Several Russian czars 7 Resident of Riga 8 Cousin of a highboy 9 Part of a road test track 10 List heading 11 Runner Liddell depicted in “Chariots of Fire” 12 Pub container 13 It might pick up a passing comment 14 Contrived 15 Beverly Hills ____ 16 Kid 18 Colorful shawl 19 Neighbor of Palisades Park, N.J. 21 Chanteuse O’Shea 23 Declining because of age 27 China’s Chou En-____ 29 Best 31 Early arrival 33 Service with more than a billion users 34 Recurring role for Stallone 35 Groks 36 Philatelist’s item 37 Turn’s partner 38 Hebrew leader 39 Wack 41 Small undergarments? 46 Like some sprains and champagnes 47 Rev 49 Carried cash around? 50 Schoolmarmish 52 Superman’s birth name 55 Morales of “NYPD Blue” 56 Some Poe works 59 Mulligan 60 Un-to 62 Legal pause 64 “Come on in!” 65 Home, in slang 66 Buoyant cadences 67 “That is,” to Caesar

Monday, Feb. 19

Builders & Butchers 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, no cover. The Builders and The Butchers pay homage to old America with a mix of gospel, blues and bluegrass music.

Burgers & Jam 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. The legion offers good burgers and good music.

Maggie & the Katz 8 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. Maggie and the Katz play worldclass blues music, Creole, jazz, funk, rhythm-n-blues, soul, indie blues and alternative soul.

Norman Baker 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Norman Baker plays alternative folk music ranging from whimsical and upbeat to melancholy.

Mike Coykendall 8:30 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Singer songwriter Mike Coykendall plays indie folk, indie rock, psychedelic and pop music.

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Norman Baker 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Norman Baker plays alternative folk music ranging from whimsical and upbeat to melancholy.

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By Matt Ginsberg / Puzzles Edited by Will Shortz 66 Gave a pick-me-up 69 Josip Broz, familiarly 70 Like many a campfire story 72 Responsibility lesson for a child 75 Inventors’ diaries? 77 So-called “Island of the Gods” 78 Ordinary Joe 80 Impose 81 Afterthought indicator 82 Well-known Cuban export 84 Fancy collar material 85 Lao-____ 86 Crucifixion letters 88 Guerre’s opposite 90 MGM’s lion, e.g. 92 Cloudophobia? 95 Opposite of a strong boil? 97 Pandora’s release 98 Like Verdi’s “La donna è mobile” 99 As-yet-undeciphered Cretan script 100 What brings the rocket to the pad? 104 Archaeologists’ study 106 Managerial exec 109 Mark Twain farce about a painter who fakes his own demise 110 Jewelry for the oracle at Delphi? 112 Versatile 113 Subleases 114 Arafat of the P.L.O. 115 What Simon does 116 Classic British roadsters 117 Rank things 118 Trix alternative

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901-0962, $5. Influenced by Stevie Ray Vaughan and BB King, guitarist Barney Perrine performs blues music and classic rock hits.

Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass and friends perform mainstream jazz classics.

Pretty Gritty 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Blaine Heinonen and Sarah Wolff of Pretty Gritty play elements of country, rock, blues and soul.

Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390, no cover. The Astoria Senior Center offers string band, bluegrass and country.

Thursday, Feb. 22 Sugar Thistles 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Sugar Thistles play Americana and original tunes. Basin Street NW 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St.,

Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. The Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country. Pretty Gritty 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Blaine Heinonen and Sarah Wolff of Pretty Gritty play elements of country, rock, blues and soul.

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COA S T W E E K E N D C Friday, Feb. 16 Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, $3 to $5. Asian New Year kite celebration features kites and cultures of Asian countries, folk art, videos and daily hands-on activities. Fishermen’s Benefit 4 p.m., Warrenton Community Center, 170 3rd St., Warrenton, 503-861-3502. This annual crab feed is a benefit for the Deep Sea Fishermen’s Fund; open to the public, tickets at the door.

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Thursday, Feb. 15

Contra Dance 7 p.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Center, 342 10th St., Astoria, 503741-8412, $5 to $10. Celebrate the

art of dance with live music and called by Dave Ambrose. Great Backyard 9 a.m., Fort Clatsop Visitors Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471. Bird watchers of all ages are invited to join the annual Great Backyard Bird Count and help create a real-time snapshot of bird locations; includes daily activities.

Actors Process 7:30 p.m., KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-4878, $10. The Actors Process is an evening of exploration and performance featuring the works of David Mamet, Tennessee Williams, John Patrick Shanley and Arthur Miller.

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“Fit to Kill” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503436-1242, $20 to $25, PG-13. “Fit to Kill” is a comedy noir of infidelity and murder, dark humor and multiplying plot twists; includes adult themes.

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A california Condor at the Oregon Zoo’s Clackamas Condor Facility

Saturday, Feb. 17

COURTESY COLUMBIA PACIFIC HERITAGE MUSEUM

Aaron Webster, interpretation specialist with Washington State Parks Salty Talks 6:30 p.m., Salt Hotel & Pub, 147 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash. Aaron Webster discusses what makes the river and ocean maritime systems unique, open to the public.

Tap into History 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-325-7468. Mac Burns will give a talk about the lives and deaths of notable area residents throughout the years.

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PBL Tournaments 8 a.m., Seaside, Warrenton, Astoria, 503-717-4308, $2 to $7. Come out and support young athletes at the annual Pacific Basketball League tournaments held at schools in Seaside, Warrenton and Astoria. Great Backyard 8:30 a.m., Fort Clatsop Visitors Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471. Mike Patterson will lead a birding walk through the park; meet in the lobby. Svensen Market 9 a.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Find antiques, toys, household items, handmade goods and treasures to recycle, refurbish and reuse at the Svensen Flea & Craft Market. Nordic Market 10 a.m., Suomi Hall, 244

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Chaffee, author of “Extravagant Graces” will be featured, followed by book sales and signings. “Peter Pan” 2 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-3256104, $5 to $10. Soar away to Neverland in this magical, musical adaptation drawn from J.M. Barrie’s fictional character.

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“Fit to Kill” cast, from left: Heather Neuwirth, Aaron Harris and Jessica Harris “Fit to Kill” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503436-1242, $20 to $25, PG-13. “Fit to Kill” is a comedy noir of infidelity and murder, dark humor and multiplying plot twists; includes adult themes.

Saturday Matinee 3 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-3257323, rated R. Astoria Library presents Milos Forman’s 1975 film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”

“Born Yesterday” 7 p.m., NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 855-444-6273, $15, rated PG. “Born Yesterday” is the story of a newspaper reporter who takes on the task of educating a crooked businessman’s girlfriend.

Goodding Memorial 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, 324 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-6651. The annual Jason Goodding Memorial dinner includes raffle, silent and live auctions, and live music; all auction and raffle proceeds benefit Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation.

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Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-4065. Nordic Market offers a bazaar sale of Scandinavian vintage, collectibles, arts and crafts, books and baked goods; refreshments served.

Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360642-4020, $3 to $5. Asian New Year kite celebration features kites and cultures

of Asian countries, folk art, videos and hands-on activities. Author Reading 1 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503738-6742. Jeanette

Author Reading 7 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503368-3846, $7. Nicole J. Georges will read from her book “Fetch: How a Bad Dog Brought Me Home” at the next Manzanita Writers Series; Q&A and open mic to follow.

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Sunday, Feb. 18 Svensen Market 10 a.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Find antiques, toys, household items, handmade goods and treasures to recycle, refurbish and reuse at the Svensen Flea & Craft Market. Women’s Expo 10 a.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside. Oregon Coast Women’s Expo includes artisan vendors, non-profits, activity groups, business owners, speakers, a raffle and music; free and open to all.

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Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyda der Drive, Long Beach, 503- Wash., 360-642-4020, ole $3 to $5. Asian New ad Year kite celebration etch:

features kites and cultures of Asian countries, folk art, videos and hands-on activities. Great Backyard 1 p.m., Fort Clatsop Visitors Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471. Travis Koons will talk about plans to return wild California condors to their historic range along the Columbia River. “Peter Pan” 2 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $5 to $10. Soar away to Neverland in this magical, musical adaptation drawn from J.M. Barrie’s fictional character.

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“Fit to Kill” 3 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock

Tuesday, Feb. 20 St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, PG-13. “Fit to Kill” is a comedy noir of infidelity and murder, dark humor and multiplying plot twists; includes adult themes. Auditions 6:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503436-0609. Coaster Theatre will cast six men and two women for its upcoming spring comedy “The Odd Couple;” arrive early, scenes are pre-selected.

Past to Present 10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323. Capt. Bruce Jones will give a presentation on “Disaster at Sea” at the next Past to Present lecture series; free with paid admission.

Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360642-4020, $3 to $5. Asian New Year kite celebration features kites and cultures of Asian countries, folk art, videos and hands-on activities.

NC ABATE 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St., Astoria, 503-325-3566. Join north coast motorcycle enthusiasts who ride, have fun and provide community support at their next monthly meeting.

Thursday, Feb. 22 Job Fair 10 a.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2342. CEDR will have its annual Clatsop County Job & Career Fair open to all job seekers. Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6424020, $3 to $5. Asian New Year kite celebration features kites and cultures of Asian countries, folk art, videos and hands-on activities.

PBL Tournaments 7 p.m., Seaside, Warrenton, Astoria, 503717-4308, $2 to $7. Come out and support young athletes at the annual Pacific Basketball League tournaments held at schools in Seaside, Warrenton and Astoria.

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It’s Time Astoria 5:30 p.m., Astoria Middle School, 1100 Klatskanine Ave., Astoria. Astoria voters are encouraged to attend this discussion on the possible extention of the School Facilities Bond.

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11 a.m., World Kite perng Museum, 303 Sid id Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360e trick 642-4020, $3 to $5. ur Asian New Year kite celebration features

kites and cultures of Asian countries, folk art, videos and hands-on activities. It’s Time Astoria 5:30 p.m., Astoria

Author Talk 6 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center, 1387 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503436-9301. Authors Alisha Hamel and Warren Aney will present their book “Oregon Military” on Oregon’s military heritage; followed by book sales and signings.

Readers Series 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542. Jenny Forrester will host “The Words of the Unchaste: Decentering the CIS Male Narrative” at the Unchaste Readers Series.

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High School, 1001 Marine Drive, Astoria. Astoria voters are encouraged to attend this discussion on the possible extention of the School Facilities Bond.

A sample of images to be found in Clatsop Community College’s 2018 “Au Naturel” art show Artist Reception 6 p.m., Royal Nebeker Gallery, 1799 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2421. Artists in Au Naturel: The Nude in the 21st Century, an international juried exhibition will be featured.

History & Hops 6 p.m., Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway, Seaside, 503738-7065. Robin Montero will give a presentation on the “Sailors Grave” at the next History & Hops speaker series. Wit & Wisdom 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-325-7468. Join Philosofarian for a discussion on “Is Poetry a Way of Thinking?”

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A dark, jazzy Valentine’s in Cannon Beach CANNON BEACH — The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum invites you to a dark Valentine celebration with jazz musician Dmitri Matheny 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16. Acclaimed for his warm tone, soaring lyricism and masterful technique, Matheny, an American flugelhornist, has been lauded as “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn

players” (San Francisco Chronicle). With more than 100 recordings to his credit, Matheny has released 11 albums as a band leader. His latest is “Jazz Noir,” a fresh spin on crime jazz, film noir movie themes and timeless classics. Tickets to the concert are $15 each, $2 for children, and include complimentary refreshments. The doors

will open at 6:30 p.m. with ample time to tour the museum and grab a glass of bubbly and hors d’oeuvres. The museum has teamed up with Cannon Beach Soap Company to create a special Black Valentine Gift basket. The basket will contain a bar of their activated charcoal soap, bath scrub, salts and a black bath bomb. The basket will also include a bottle of wine and two wine

glasses from the Ocean Lodge. Not to mention a tasty box of chocolates from Schwietert’s Cones and Candy. You may purchase raffle tickets at the concert for $5. (Have a little patience because the basket won’t be raffled off until the end of the evening.) You must be present to win. The museum is located at 1387 S. Spruce St.

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Fall in love with Flamenco ASTORIA — Espacio Flamenco and the Performing Arts Center in Astoria are proud to present “Fall in Love with Flamenco,” an evening celebrating the company’s most beloved flamenco choreographies and compositions. In this special show — held 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at the PAC (588 16th St.) — company members choose their favorite style of flamenco to share with the audience, delivering exquisite group choreographies and soulful solo

performances! Tickets for this all-ages show are $15; children 12 and under are admitted free. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Espacio Flamenco Company is the professional performance group based out of Espacio Flamenco Studio. Dedicated to sharing Flamenco art in Portland, the company produces regular performances throughout the year with a focus on musical integrity and artistic development.

LONG BEACH, WASH. — Terry Robb, widely considered among the best living acoustic blues guitarists, returns to the Peninsula Arts Center 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Robb’s dynamic finger-picking style has amazed audiences worldwide and earned him international acclaim. A member of the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame, Robb is an icon of the vibrant Pacific Northwest music scene. In 2011, having won the Muddy award for best acoustic guitar an unprecedented 19 consecutive years, the Cascade Blues Association honored Robb Terry Robb with a namesake award: the “Terry Robb Acoustic Guitar Muddy Award,” bestowed annually on a guitarist from the Northwest. Robb’s musical catalog ranges from solo acoustic guitar, ensembles and bands to full orchestras, and includes elements of fingerstyle, blues, rock, jazz, bluegrass, Latin, hymns and spirituals. The Peninsula Arts Center is located at 504 Pacific Ave. N., Long Beach, Washington. Admission is $15 at the door or online through Brown Paper Tickets, or call Bill Svendsen at 360-901-0962. Wine, beer and other refreshments are available for purchase. Concerts benefit the Long Beach Peninsula Acoustic Music Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization.

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Guitar trio is finger-pickin’ good RAYMOND, WASH. — The Montreal Guitar Trio takes the stage at the Raymond Theatre for a Sunday Afternoon Live concert 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. Going by the moniker MG3, these classically trained acoustic guitarists have been described as

the hottest guitar ensemble in Canada. They won the 2011 Opus Award for Concert of the Year in the Jazz and World Music categories and have released seven albums. Playing a diverse repertoire — including jazz, rock, classical, movie

soundtracks, Spanish and original compositions — MG3 is not only entertaining musically, they bring good-natured humor to the audience as well. Tickets are $15 at the door, $12 in advance at the Raymond Theatre (323 Third St.), Raymond

Pharmacy and South Bend Pharmacy. For information, call 360-836-4419. In addition, MG3 provides a free educational opportunity for guitarists to advance their skills 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Raymond Theatre. For more information, call 360-875-5123.

Contra dance with live string band ASTORIA — The tango may be serious, the waltz romantic, but a contra dance is just a lot of fun. It’s made for people with no experience and those who win dance competitions. It’s made for 8-year-olds and 80-yearolds. And there’s no need to learn any fancy footwork. At the Friday, Feb. 16, contra dance at Astoria Arts & Movement Center, you’ll be dancing to live music played by the Clatsop County Stringband — music to get your feet moving whether you want ’em to or not! Contra dancing dates back to the 1600s in England and Scotland, becoming popular in France in the 1700s before spreading to

Admission is on a $5-to$10 sliding scale and children under 12 are admitted free. The Arts & Movement Center is located at 10th and Commercial streets in Astoria. And remember: The first rule of contra dancing is to have fun! COURTESY DAVE AMBROSE

The Clatsop County Stringband, from left: Larry Moore, Knox Swanson, Gina Kytr and Hobe Kytr

America, where today it is popular mostly in New England and the Northwest. Caller Dave Ambrose will teach a beginner’s lesson at 7 p.m. to start the dance and get everyone ready to go about 7:30 p.m. Bringing a partner is not

required, and everyone is encouraged to dance with as many people as they feel comfortable with. It’s a dance for all ages, and grown-ups are encouraged to bring the kids along. It’s a great way for a family to have fun together.

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