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ON THE COVER Brace yourself for 2013. This year begins without a looming election and without a dismal Mayan prophecy, but we’re sure it will bring its share of surprises. How better to prepare for it than with a bracing swim in the ocean or Devils Lake? Find out how you can join in one of these coastal celebrations, perfectly suited to help you give the new year the chilly reception it may prove to deserve. TODAY photo.

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CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Join in the Yaquina Bay-area bird count this weekend, either out in the ďŹ eld or cozy inside, with an eye on your feeders.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE Check our ‘Soundwaves’ live music lineup for a full rundown of the big night’s events. For even more New Year’s Eve news, see pages 18 and 19.

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These arches have no rival Story & photos by Niki Price for the Today

His first night on Shag Rock, according to the journal of William L. Finley, was not a pleasant one. Finley and his friend Herman Bohlman were camping on the jagged island about ½ mile off shore, perched on a ledge 100 feet above the roiling Pacific and surrounded by one of the largest seabird colonies on the West Coast. They were on a scientific mission: to photograph and document the wildlife on three stunning rocks near presentday Oceanside. Nevertheless, their June 1901 expedition had the hallmarks of a military campaign. “They said on their first night, they hardly slept because they were scared of rolling off into the ocean. All they heard was pounding surf that sounded like cannons going off, and the birds calling all night,” said Roy Lowe, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife biologist who oversees Shag Rock and its companions. “They Roy Lowe said that when they woke up in the morning, it felt like they had slept on a picket fence.” But Finley and Bohlman no doubt believed that protecting the rocks’ inhabitants was worth an aching back. Thanks to their work in 1901, and on a subsequent expedition in 1903, the rocks became the seventh national wildlife refuge in the country, and the first one west of the Mississippi. On Oct. 14, 2007, the murres and puffins celebrated the 100th anniversary of President Theodore Roosevelt’s executive order that created the Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge. Today, the rocks provide habitat for Oregon’s largest breeding colonies of tufted puffins and common murres, and smaller populations of storm petrels, cormorants, auklets, pigeon guillemots, gulls and oystercatchers. During breeding season, there are as many as 100,000 birds living on 15 acres of rock and dirt. Down near sea level, the refuge provides the northernmost “pupping site” for the Steller’s sea lion, which is on the federal list of threatened species. Harbor seals, California sea lions, pelicans, native plants and many other creatures also call the Three Arch Rocks NWR home. It was this teeming mass of life — able to withstand harsh weather conditions, and yet extremely vulnerable to human interference — that first inspired Finley and Bohlman to undertake their expedition. In June 1901, after slogging through old-growth forest in a horse-drawn wagon, they spent more than two weeks camped out on the beach waiting out a torrential spring storm. “So they huddled in the driftwood over in Oceanside while it rained for 17 days. Their journal says they went into an amphibian state,” Lowe said. “When finally they saw a little break in the weather, they got in a rowboat and started rowing. They got rolled in the surf, lost equipment and got all wet.” Forced to return to the mainland, Bohlman and Finley waited

two more days for their next opportunity. This time, they made it out to Shag Rock, which was named for its population of cormorants, which at the time were also called “shags.” They set up camp on the picket-fence ledge, and spent the next two weeks documenting the lives of the birds around them. While they were there, they saw hunters kill several sea lions for their pelts, oil and meat. They also confirmed reports that a Tillamook tugboat, Vosberg, took weekly sport-shooting trips to Three Arch Rocks. “The beaches at Oceanside were littered with dead birds following the Sunday carnage,” Finley wrote. Determined to end this practice, Finley and Bohlman returned to the Three Arch Rocks in 1903. This visit yielded much better photographs, which Finley developed and delivered to the president’s desk in Washington, D.C. Roosevelt, who by then had established several parks and refuges, thought it was a bully idea. With the president’s support, and four years of lobbying, Finley succeeded in gaining the refuge status on Oct. 17, 1907. Finley’s contributions to Oregon’s conservation legacy are well known. One of the founders of the first Oregon Fish and Game Commission (among many other achievements), Finley has been honored with his own wildlife refuge, near Salem. Bohlman, Finley’s childhood friend and the first of the pair to learn photography, remains largely uncelebrated. Refuge managers are considering a bid to name one of the Three Arch Rocks in Bohlman’s honor. For the past 100 years, the three rocks — which from west to east are called Shag, Middle and Finley — have been closed to all human expeditions, scientific or otherwise. Since the 1990s, federal officials have also prohibited boats from traveling within 500 feet of the rocks from May through September. Before then, charter fishing boats and pleasure craft were often seen darting through the arches, a practice that wildlife biologists believed disturbed this fragile nesting community. “The murre, for example, lays a single egg, and incubates it between the web of its feet and its breast. They just kind of hunch down on it. So if they’re panicked off the rock by humans or any other cause, like eagles, boats or lowflying aircraft, they can easily knock that egg off,” said Lowe. “It could roll down and break. Or, it could roll just three or four feet away, but it would out of that its territory and the bird wouldn’t recognize the egg as its own. And there’s gulls out there, and crows and ravens, who continue to hunt in these colonies. They’re waiting for any disturbance. The minute the bird leaves its egg exposed, they’re in there, chowing

down.” Even though nobody is allowed to shoot auklets for fun any more, that doesn’t mean that seabirds have it easy. The rebounding population of bald eagles in the past 20 years has meant a big increase in the eagles’ predation of murres on offshore rocks, a problem “that wasn’t even on our radar screens until the past few years,” Lowe said. The tufted puffins’ numbers are on the decline all over Oregon, and no one in the wildlife management community knows why, Lowe said. A 1979 survey of Three Arch Rocks counted 4,000 puffins during the spring nesting season; less than 10 years later, Lowe tallied fewer than 2,000. Today, the nesting population is no more than 500. Between offshore storms and changes in the schools of forage fish, there are a lot of things that threaten the existence of these nesting seabirds. Thanks to the work of Finley and Bohlman, however, hunting has not been one of them. “Of course, even Finley’s presence on the rock was pretty devastating to the birds. You can’t go into seabird colonies without causing big devastation. It wasn’t like it had no impact. But without their effort, without bringing it to Teddy Roosevelt’s attention, the refuge would have never happened.” Reprinted from an earlier edition of the TODAY.

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Astoria artist washes ashore in Newport Experimental painter Darren Orange will display works that address the impact of human activity on natural beauty at the Newport Visual Arts Center Jan. 4 through Jan. 26. The exhibit, “AnteSeedent� includes paintings and photo-based aluminum prints, many of which depict landscapes adorned with shipwrecks, wind turbines and other examples of what the artist describes as “obsolescent objects or ruinous sentinels marking the horizon.� “The human struggle to control the environment has left nature scarred,� he said, “however it perseveres.� The exhibit is part of the Coastal Oregon Visual Artist Showcase and Video Archive sponsored by the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts and will include a video showing Orange’s creative process. An opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Friday, Jan. 4, at the Newport Visual Arts Center. Orange, who has a BFA from Western Washington University, lives in Astoria and has served on the Astoria Visual Arts Board. He has shown

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extensively throughout the Northwest including three solo exhibits and one group show in 2012 and has had exhibits in New York, L.A., Santa Fe, and Atlanta. His work has been published in regional books and magazines and is in collections across the country, Canada, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates. Orange said he is most inspired by the landscapes of places where he has lived, including the homesteads of Central Washington, fishing villages on the lower Columbia River, and the desert of the Southwest. “These pastoral places have provided me with reference to understand the past, and to be aware of my own mark on the environment,� he said. “The work is influenced by site-specific places; however the message, the image, transcend universally.� The showcase and video are available for viewing from 12-4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday at the Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive, at the Nye Beach Turnaround in Newport.

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Dunk, then donut Start 2013 with an icy dip in Devils Lake, followed by a sweet treat by Dave Price for the TODAY

“The ‘Dunkers’ are kind of like a flash mob… they just show up every Jan. 1 at Devils Lake to jump in some pretty cold water and get their year off with a jolt. Call it a ‘splash mob.’” So said Paul Robertson of Lincoln City of those brave souls who participate in the Devils Lake Dunk. This year will mark the fourth Devils Lake Dunk, set for 11 am Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. “This all started because we were inspired by the Manzanita Polar Plunge,” said Robertson (see story, facing page). “It seems the polar bears are migrating south.” What: The Devils the sanity of the citizens that participate.” Lake Dunk “We read about the ‘Plunge’ in the The mayor said he’ll be on-hand for the Jan. 1, 2013, TODAY a few years ago,” Robertson said. Where: Regatta Park (Take Dunk, but will again attend fully dressed. “I may be able to “It appealed to us, but waking up early NE 14th St. east from Hwy. swing by and observe, you know, between appointments. I enough to drive from Lincoln City to 101, turn at the park.) probably won’t have enough time between events to thaw out. Manzanita … on the morning after New When: 11 am, But, I’ll be there with my coffee and my warm jacket. I will Year’s Eve. It didn’t seem practical, much Tuesday, Jan. 1 have my granddaughters with me. You could always try to less even fathomable.” talk them into it — the Dunk appears to be a young person’s Robertson and others in Lincoln City sport.” considered a beach dunk, but only briefly. One young person who jumped in for the first time last year was “An ocean swim? Manzanita’s got that covered,” Robertson said. Angie Lambrecht, 10, from Toledo. Her mother, Misty Lambrecht, “Lincoln City’s got the beach, but we’ve also got our hidden gem — travels the county regularly teaching social media and other courses Devils Lake. Though the water in Devils Lake can easily get a lot for Oregon Coast Community College. This time, instead of bringing colder than the ocean by the time New Year’s Day rolls around, we a laptop and projector, Misty brought swimsuits and towels on her figured it was worth the extra jolt to jump in a body of water that’s trek to Lincoln City. unique to our community.” And lo, “The Dunk” was born. “I thought the water would be much colder,” Lambrecht said, “but In 2010, about seven “dunkers” showed up. By last year, roughly it was a great warm day on the Oregon Coast and this was a fun fam60 brave souls milled around the lakeshore at Regatta Park on the ily event that ended in sand-filled swimming morning of the first, although only some suits and building sand castles on the beach” of them actually ran for the water. at Regatta Park. Among the crowd last year were four Misty said she and her daughter will crew members from a NOAA ship return this year — assuming Toledo doesn’t docked temporarily in Newport. They launch its own version of a polar plunge. were joined by an extended family staying Ollala Lake, for example? “I would do it,” the weekend in a Lincoln City vacation she said. rental home who had stumbled upon a Robertson stressed the dunk starts “at 11 TODAY article previewing the Dunk. o’ c lock, sharp! We don’t dally. Bring your There were also firefighters, children and trunks and take a dunk.” retirees, among others. The dunk isn’t sanctioned by any orgaOne of those in attendance, but nization, and everyone ‘dunks’ at their own satisfied to watch from the sidelines, was risk. Participants are encouraged to bring Lincoln City Mayor Dick Anderson. donuts and coffee for others to share. “As I recall, the weather was halfway “People are enthralled to hear how we decent last year,” Anderson told the TOkick off the new year in Lincoln City now,” DAY this week. “But I don’t care what the Robertson said. “Of course, they think it’s participants say, it looked cold.” kind of crazy – I don’t begrudge them that. Anderson said he enjoys the annual It does seem a little crazy. Nonetheless, it’s a spectacle, but has considered drafting a great way to kick off the New Year.” local ordinance to permit him to “check

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Doug Holbrook, at the 2012 Dunk. At left, Margery Price celebrates the inaugural dunk while, above, the crowd readies for the 2012 event. TODAY photos.

Get a fresh view on 2013 See the world through polar-iced lenses with the Manzanita Polar Plunge by Patrick Alexander Oregon Coast TODAY

As we move toward the New Year, our thoughts turn to the idea of resolve — making resolutions to get fit, give up a bad habit or spend more time with our loved ones. While some resolutions take years or even a lifetime to fulfill, there is one New Year challenge that, in return for just a few second of resolve, will make the rest of 2013 seem like a piece of cake. Manzanita’s Polar Plunge has been clearing the heads of those brave enough to charge into the Pacific Ocean on the first of the What: The Manzanita Contributed photo year ever since Polar Plunge organizer Janice Where: Neahkahnie Gaines first took the plunge accompaBeach, Manzanita nied by three friends and a dog. When: 11 am, “I started this thing, gosh I don’t Tuesday, Jan. 1 know, seven years ago, eight years ago,” she said. “I’ve lost track.” Cost: Only your sanity The plunge, which takes place near Gaines’ home at Neahkahnie Beach, now draws about a hundred participants a year, with some driving from Portland to take part. The growth of the plunge is in stark contrast to the reaction Gaines got from most people when she first asked them to join her in the icy dip. “Mostly ‘no way,’ ‘are you crazy?’” she said. “Things like that.” But, she said, as the years went by, more and more people began to dig out their bathing suits, with everyone from little kids to an 88 year old joining in. Gaines, who owns Spa Manzanita, said many folks who spectate one year go on to take part the next. “Once you do it, it just puts a smile on your face. I mean, it’s just

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nothing but exhilaration.” “Thinking about it is harder — much harder — than doing it,” she added. In order to build that sense of anticipation, all participants are required to gather on the beach for a pre-plunge group photo before setting off toward the water together. “What’s really kind of trippy is when it’s low tide and it takes forever to get to the water,” she said. “You start out running like a bat out of hell and by the time you are halfway there, you are out of breath.” But eventually, even though some faint-hearted plungers would prefer that the Manzanita sands could go on forever, the pack reaches the cusp of the Pacific. “Then we jump in and get out,” Gaines said. “Everyone’s smiling everyone’s glad they did it.” Afterwards, the tingling plungers are welcome to gather round a bonfire tended by Gaines’ husband, Mike. Last year, she said, someone brought cookies to share. Despite taking place in the dead of winter, Gaines said the plunge has never been troubled by pouring rain. Last year, she said, the weather was so nice she hung out on the beach for an hour after the plunge. Gaines said she keeps a watchful eye during the proceedings, looking both for people who are spending too long lingering in the frigid ocean and, at the other extreme, people who get a literal case of cold feet and stop dead at the edge of the water. “I try to keep an eye out for this,” she said. “And I herd them to dunk. I’ve had to hold people’s hands.” With a water temperature of between 48 and 52 degrees, the plunge is positively cozy compared to some New Year’s dunks in which participants have to break the ice to get into frozen lakes. Gaines said she feels the popularity of starting the New Year with a jump into cold water is due partly to a thirst for excitement and partly to a desire to reconnect with nature. “It’s something about life renewing,” she said. “It’s just so energizing.” But, despite the plunge’s growing popularity, Gaines remains resolute that it will not evolve into a more structured fund-raiser and will remain what she terms a “fun-raiser.” “These things are fun and fun is good,” she said. “It’s the old Dr. Seuss thing.” For more information, call Spa Manzanita at 503-3684777.

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s o u n d wa v e s Friday, Dec. 28 THE BRET LUCICH SHOW — Bret offers impersonations, comedy and songs you can sing along to. 8-11 pm. SURFTIDES, 2945 NW JETTY AVE., LINCOLN CITY, 800-452-2159. RON PLOOIJER — piano jam session. 6pm. THE NAUTI MERMAID BAR & BISTRO, 1343 NW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-614-1001. TONGUE & GROOVE — 9 pm. ROADHOUSE 101, 4649 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-994-7729. BETH WILLIS ROCK BAND – Consisting of Beth Willis (vocals and guitar) and Todd Chatalas (lead guitar) the Beth Willis Rock Duo pairs catchy musical hooks with concise, intelligent lyrics, which merge together to form a style both distinct and familiar - some critics have dubbed the genre “Instant Classic Rock.â€? 8-11 pm ATTIC LOUNGE, SALISHAN SPA & GOLF RESORT, GLENEDEN BEACH, 541-764-2371. MICHAEL DANE — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm. GRACIE’S SEA HAG, 58 SE HWY. 101, DEPOE BAY, 541-765-2734. UNDERTOW, WITH RODNEY TURNER – The Central Coast’s hot new homegrown reggae band is back in Newport with even more reggae numbers to keep you dancing. Drummer/ percussionist Turner, who toured for 15 years with such bands as Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear, is joined by Steve Sloan on lead guitar, Richard Silen on rhythm guitar, Pascal Fortier on bass, and Norman Austin on keyboards. 7- 10 pm, CECIL’S DIRTY APRON, 912 N COAST HWY, 541-264-8360, NEWPORT. ELIZABETH CABLE — More songs and guitar music from the Coast’s ruby-locked performer. 6-8 pm. THE SAVORY CAFE AND PIZZERIA, 526 NW COAST STREET, NEWPORT, 541-574-9365. LUCKY GAP — The ďŹ ve-piece acoustical group plays “elements of bluegrass, Celtic and swing,â€? organizers said. With the familiar bluegrass lineup of guitar (Chaz Malarkey), banjo (Bob Llewellyn), ďŹ ddle (Jerry Robbins), dobro (Linda Sickler), and bass (Mike Harrington). 7pm. CAFÉ MUNDO, 209 NW COAST ST., NEWPORT, 541-574-8134. Listings are free. Venues and music makers in Lincoln or Tillamook counties are invited to submit concerts, photos and corrections in writing. Email them to news@oregoncoasttoday. com. Listings are organized from north to south, and the descriptions are generally provided by the venue. Entrance is free unless otherwise indicated.

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RICHARD SHARPLESS — Folk, guitar and vocals, originals and covers. 6:309 pm THE DRIFT INN, 124 HWY. 101 N., YACHATS, 541-547-4477.

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Sunday, Dec. 30 STEVE SLOAN — 8:30 pm. SNUG HARBOR BAR & GRILL, 5001 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-4976. LOCAL NIGHT — 9 pm. ROADHOUSE 101, 4649 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-994-7729. MICHAEL DANE — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm. GRACIE’S SEA HAG, 58 SE HWY. 101, DEPOE BAY, 541-765-2734. LOZELLE JENNINGS — Loz presents The Pentacoastal Blues Jam. 4-7pm. CECIL’S DIRTY APRON, 912 NE HWY. 101, NEWPORT. RICK BARTOW AND THE BACKSEAT DRIVERS — featuring an ensemble of musicians on instruments including guitar, bass, horns, piano, drums and vocals – the Drivers get a groove on performing original, rockin’ coastal blues. 7 pm. CAFÉ MUNDO, 209 NW COAST ST., NEWPORT, 541-574-8134.

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Prime Rib Dinner including party favors and champagne can be purchased in advance. 9 pm. SNUG HARBOR BAR & GRILL, 5001 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-4976. BETH WILLIS BAND —New Year’s Eve entertainment with Beth Willis on vocals and guitar and Todd Chatalas on lead guitar. 9 pm-1 am ATTIC LOUNGE, SALISHAN SPA & GOLF RESORT, GLENEDEN BEACH, 541-764-2371. HENRY COOPER & LEONARD MAXSON — Band plays from 8:3011:30 pm, but party goes ‘till midnight. NANA’S IRISH PUB, 613 NW 3rd STREET, NEWPORT, 541-574-8787. JUNE RUSHING AND FRIENDS — Ring in 2013 with June Rushing and Friends. New Year’s Eve is one of Café Mundo’s biggest celebrations of the year; start the year right with live entertainment and fresh local cuisine. CAFÉ MUNDO, 209 NW COAST ST., NEWPORT, 541-574-8134.

Tuesday, Jan. 1 STEVE SLOAN – Acoustic. 8:30 pm. SNUG HARBOR BAR & GRILL, 5001 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-4976.

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THE WAY DOWNS — Welcome the New Year on the way in, with a’cappella, funk and soul. $5 cover. 9 pm. THE SAN DUNE PUB, 127 LANEDA AVENUE, MANZANITA, 503- 368-5080.

Wednesday, Jan. 2 THE BRET LUCICH SHOW – Bret offers impersonations, comedy and songs you can sing along to. You haven’t lived until you’ve seen his Willie Nelson. 7-9 pm. ATTIC LOUNGE, SALISHAN SPA & GOLF RESORT, GLENEDEN BEACH, 541-764-2371.

ROD WHALEY — New Year’s Eve is better with a Pelican beer toast. Add to that a concert by the lively Rod Whaley, plus a three-course dinner starting at 5:30 pm, and there’s all the more reason to spend the big night in Pacific City. The party is $50 per person. For reservations or more information, visit PelicanBrewery.com or call 503-9653674. PELICAN PUB & BREWERY, 33180 CAPE KIWANDA DRIVE, PACIFIC CITY, 503-965-7007.

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Friday, Jan. 4 THE BRET LUCICH SHOW — Bret offers impersonations, comedy and songs you can sing along to. 8-11 pm. SURFTIDES, 2945 NW JETTY AVE., LINCOLN CITY, 800-452-2159.

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RON PLOOIJER — piano jam session. 6pm. THE NAUTI MERMAID BAR & BISTRO, 1343 NW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-614-1001.

24-7 — A free New Year’s Eve gig in Chinook’s Seafood Grill. 10 pm, CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT, 1777 NW 44TH STREET, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-5825.

MICHAEL DANE — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm. GRACIE’S SEA HAG, 58 SE HWY. 101, DEPOE BAY, 541-765-2734.

THE BRET LUCICH SHOW — Bret rings in the New Year with impersonations, comedy and songs you can sing along to. Hungry for more? Try the Surftides/Mist New Year’s Eve Buffet, running from 5 to 10 pm. For details, see ad on page 2. 9 pm-1 am. SURFTIDES, 2945 NW JETTY AVE., LINCOLN CITY, 800-452-2159.

ELIZABETH CABLE — More songs and guitar music from the Coast’s ruby-locked performer. 6-8 pm. THE SAVORY CAFE AND PIZZERIA, 526 NW COAST STREET, NEWPORT, 541-574-9365.

UNDERTOW, WITH RODNEY TURNER – The Central Coast’s hot new reggae dance band returns to the site of its packed October premiere to usher in the New Year with the island beat. Drummer/percussionist Turner, who has toured with many of the leading stars of reggae music, is joined by one of the Coast’s favorite divas, special guest Lisha Rose; with Steve Sloan on lead guitar, Richard Silen on rhythm guitar, Pascal Fortier on bass, and Norman Austin on keyboards. 9 pm-1 am, THE NAUTI MERMAID BAR & BISTRO, 1343 NW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-614-1001.

THE BRET LUCICH SHOW — Bret offers impersonations, comedy and songs you can sing along to. 8-11 pm. SURFTIDES, 2945 NW JETTY AVE., LINCOLN CITY, 800-452-2159.

THE OCEAN BAND — The band will be rocking in New Year’s Eve at a great new historic location, Lincoln City’s Eventuary. Enjoy food and festivities while they swoon you with hits from the ‘5os ‘60s and ‘70s. There will be drawings for some great prizes including a weekend at a vacation rental, a ukulele, music lessons and wheel alignment. $15, includes food and party favors. No host bar. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. THE EVENTUARY, 560 SW FLEET AVENUE, LINCOLN CITY.

JACQUI SANDOR AND ADRIAN PIANO — Irish and American folk duo. 8:30-11:30 pm. NANA’S IRISH PUB, 613 NW 3rd STREET, NEWPORT, 541-574-8787.

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SHAMA LAMA — Ringing in the New Year at the convention center public party. $20, 9 pm, CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT, 1777 NW 44TH STREET, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-5825.

FACE 4 RADIO — 9 pm. ROADHOUSE 101, 4649 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-994-7729.

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THE ROCKHOUNDS — Hot music, cold drinks and cool people are promised at this New Year’s Eve gig. 8:30 pm-2 am. SPORTSMAN’S PUB-NGUB,34975 BROOTEN ROAD, PACIFIC CITY, 503-965-9991

DJ METAL — Counting doen to midnight in the Rogue River Lounge. $20, 10 pm, CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT, 1777 NW 44TH STREET, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-5825.

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HENRY COOPER & LEONARD MAXSON — 9 pm. SNUG HARBOR BAR & GRILL, 5001 SW HWY. 101, LINCOLN CITY, 541-996-4976. MICHAEL DANE — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm. GRACIE’S SEA HAG, 58 SE HWY. 101, DEPOE BAY, 541-765-2734.

Sunday, Jan. 6 MICHAEL DANE — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm. GRACIE’S SEA HAG, 58 SE HWY. 101, DEPOE BAY, 541-765-2734.

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in concert Orchestra pops up for Jan. 5 concert Didn’t get a String of Pearls for Christmas? Nor that all-expenses-paid trip to Kalamazoo? Don’t be sad – the Lincoln Pops have got your back. On Jan. 5, you can chase the post-holiday blues away with Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller and the Lincoln Pops Orchestra, at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. The Pops will be playing favorites from the era of Big Band and Swing, and the dance floor will be open. You’re invited to just sit and listen, or really cut a rug, in the auditorium at the LCCC. Beer, wine and refreshments will be available for sale. The doors will open at 6:30 pm, with the concert scheduled to begin at 7 pm. Tickets, on sale now, are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. The John Bringetto • Contributed photo Pops have sold out two dance nights in a row; to reserve your seat, call 541994-9994. The Lincoln Pops Orchestra, also known as the Lincoln Pops Big Band, has been performing in Lincoln County for more than 30 years. The band has evolved into one of the finest big bands in Oregon. A nonprofit organization, the Lincoln Pops is dedicated to preserving and passing along the heritage of the big band era. Led by Newport High School’s Band/Choir Director and trumpet artist, John Bringetto, the Lincoln Pops plays all types of dance music, including swing, Latin and jazz tunes. Members include current and retired professional musicians, band directors, former high school and college players, and even a few talented local high school students. And every big band needs a great vocalist; the Pops has four. The band has a regular gig on the third Thursday of each month at Gleneden Beach Community Hall. To follow the Pops, become a friend on Facebook. The Lincoln City Cultural Center offers performances, fine arts, art classes and visitor information inside the historic Delake School building at 540 NE Hwy. 101. The January event calendar features the Pacific Trombone Quartet on Jan. 13, international bluegrass by the Canadian quartet Oh My Darling on Jan. 18, and a cool Coffee Concert on Jan. 20, as well as a debut exhibit by landscape and still life oil painter Katia Kyte. For tickets and further information, drop by the center, call 541-994-9994, become a friend on Facebook, or check out the website, lincolncity-culturalcenter.org. Contributed photo

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For the record, Recorder Society shows will benefit local food pantries The Oregon Coast Recorder Society will perform two concerts in Lincoln County in January: on Sunday, Jan. 6 at 3 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Newport, and again on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 3 pm at St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church in Lincoln City. Both concerts will benefit the local food pantries. The concerts will include medleys of holiday carols, Irish folk tunes, a medieval song in praise of the Virgin Mary, an eighteenth-century piece by Francesco Zappa, and a singalong of old favorites to welcome the new year. Recorder Society musicians play several sizes of recorder, plus viola da gamba, gemshorn, string bass, cello, violin, guitar, and percussion. The audience will have an opportunity afterwards to take a closer look at the instruments and talk with players. Donations of nonperishable food items, checks or cash are accepted as admission. All proceeds will go to local food pantries. The First Presbyterian Church is located at 227 NE 12th St., in Newport. St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church is at 1226 SW 13th St., on Highway 101, in Lincoln City. The society welcomes new members. For more details, call 541-961-1228 or visit www.coastrecorder.org.

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New Year’s Celebration ation & 3-Course Dinner

Featuring live entertainment tainment bby Rod Whaley & a Pelican beer toast at midnight FIRST COURSE choice of: Tillamook Vintage White Cheddar Soup or Mixed Greens Salad SECOND COURSE choice of: Grilled Alaskan Cod, Butternut Squash Risotto or New York Steak DESSERT: Pelican Holiday Sundae

5:30 pm to Midnight • $50/person Reservations Required • Purchase Tickets at PelicanBrewery.com • Or, call Ryan at 503-965-3674

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Theatre West • Lincoln City See listing, Dec. 28. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (62 and up) and for students (over 12) and $8 for children 12 and under. 541-994-5663, 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101.

Lincoln City Cultural Center Visiting artist Molly Smith presents this free workshop in sequence paining, a technique that engages people without prior technical experience as well as those who have a developed artistic practice. All materials will be provided. Participation is open to young adults, as well as those 18 and up. 1 to 3 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. To pre-register contact Smith at mollyvirginia@gmail.com or 917-583-3461.

Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market Lincoln County Fairgrounds • Newport Come visit the market where the bread rises in the morning without fear of rain and the vegetables luxuriate under the shelter of the Main Exhibition Hall’s roof. 10 am-2 pm, 633 NE 3rd Street. (At right, Tim Power works on one of his copper fish, during a recent market.)

“Nana’s Naughty Knickersâ€? Theatre West • Lincoln City The Lincoln City players get to grips with the tale of Bridget, who moves to live with her grandmother in New York City, only to discover that Nana is running an illegal boutique and selling handmade naughty knickers throughout the five boroughs. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (62 and up) and for students (over 12) and $8 for children 12 and under. To make a reservation, call 541-994-5663 and leave a message. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101.

Storytime Espaùol Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City Stories in Spanish. 1-2 pm, 801 SW Hwy. 101, 541-996-2277 .

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Lincoln City Farmers Market Lincoln City Cultural Center Try on a handcrafted hat without worrying about it blowing away at this indoor market, where crafts, treats and more are available at booths within the cultural center. 9 am-3 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-994-9994.

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Lincoln City beaches Stealthy float fairies will be ending the year by dropping an extra 100 pieces of glass art in addition to the regular glass floats today and Sunday, Dec. 30. The special treasures will include sand dollars and crabs and will be hidden (weather permitting) on beaches in Lincoln City and Roads End. FMI, call 541-996-1274.

Theatre West • Lincoln City An extra Sunday performance of Theatre West’s winter show, which tells the story of Bridget, who moves to live with her grandmother in New York City, only to discover that Nana is running an illegal boutique and selling handmade naughty knickers throughout the five boroughs. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (62 and up) and for students (over 12) and $8 for children 12 and under. To make a reservation, call 541-994-5663 and leave a message. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101.

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Overlooks and parks on the central coast You’d better high-tail it to one of the 24 official Whale Watch Spoken Here locations, from 10 am to 1 pm today ... if you’d like to scan the seas with a trained volunteer, that is. The winter Whale Watch Week, which stations trained volunteers along the coast during the northward gray whale migration, lasts through Sunday, Dec. 30. For details, and a map showing all the WWSH sites, head to whalespoken. org.

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Lincoln City Community Center Contests for all ages, including a hot-spot shoot-out, knockout and a partner 3-point contest. $15 per person. 6 pm to 8 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place, 541-994-2131.

Marbled Paper Make-and-Take Jill Perry Townsend’s Studio • Lincoln City Cultural Center Join resident artist Jill Perry Townsend in the studio, to try your hand at making marbled paper. It’s a fun, fast and easy way to transform plain paper into decorative paper. $5/person includes all materials. Walk-ins welcome. Noon-3 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101, 541-994-9994.

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Global Peace Dance First Presbyterian Church • Newport No experience necessary! 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, 227 NE 12th St., 503-936-5318.

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Neahkahnie Beach • Manzanita People of all shapes and sizes gather on the beach here, every New Year’s Day, at around 10:45 am. At 11 am, they run madly at the cold, cold ocean for a refreshing dip. All ages are welcome. No wetsuits! Neahkahnie Beach is near Nehalem and Ocean Roads in Manzanita. To learn more, contact organizer Janice Gaines at 503-368-4777 at Spa Manzanita or emailjanice@spamanzanita.com

Salishan Golf Course You can start your New Year off healthy at the annual Salishan Resolution Run. This is held every year, and attracts runners from all over Lincoln County who are looking for a brisk run and a fresh start. To take part, meet at the Salishan Pro Shop at around 8:30 a.m. The registration fee of $20 includes refreshments and a long-sleeved T-shirt, but shirt purchase is not required for participation. This is a rain or shine event. To guarantee your shirt size, we recommend you pay in advance. For details, call Mark Swift at the Salishan pro shop, 541-764-3632.

Lincoln City Community Center Not interested in swimming outdoors (see listings, Jan. 1)? The Lincoln City Community Center’s got you covered, with special rec swims today and every day during the winter break this week. The center features a 25-meter pool with diving boards, a rope swing and a wter slide; a warm-water instruction pool; a 12-person spa and more. 1:30 to 3:30 pm., 2150 NE Oar Place, 541-994-2131.

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Yachats Commons Start the New Year on the right foot! Join the Yachats Trails Committee for an invigorating 6-mile round trip walk from the Yachats Commons to the Amanda Statue where the group will offer blessings for peace in the New Year. Hikers will then be invited to walk or shuttle back to the Commons for refreshments and to collect their commemorative Peace Hike button. In the event of heavy rain or wind, a shorter hike on an alternate route will take place. Dress for changeable weather. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your walking sticks. The hike will be on both paved and narrow dirt trail surfaces with some stairs and slight inclines. 10 am-1 pm, , 441 Hwy 101. FMI, call Lauralee at 541-547- 3640 or email: lsven@peak.org.

South Beach State Park • Newport Meet at the trailhead for the Jetty Trail for a 90-minute, 1.5mile hike that will explore through the South Beach trails and highlight the history of the jetty and South Beach State Park. Hike will proceed rain or shine so dress for the weather. 9 am, 5580 S Coast Hwy. For more information, contact Brian Fowler at 541-272-0728 or brian.fowler@state.or.us.

Devils Lake Dunk Regatta Park • Lincoln City Locals, visitors, passersby – everyone is invited to this free celebration of the New Year. Join migrating Coho salmon by jumping in to crisp, cool Devils Lake at 11 a.m. sharp. Those who feel the urge are encouraged to bring donuts and coffee to share. 11 am, Regatta Park in Lincoln City. See story, page 8.

RecKids Winter Camp Oceanlake Elementary School • Lincoln City Available for full or halfdays, RecKids Winter Camp is open from 7:45 am to 6:30 pm Dec. 28 and Jan. 2 to 4. Activities include games, crafts, swimming and more for children 5 to 11. To register, call 541-994-2131.

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“Nana’s Naughty Knickersâ€? Theatre West • Lincoln City The Lincoln City players get to grips with the tale of Bridget, who moves to live with her grandmother in New York City, only to discover that Nana is running an illegal boutique and selling handmade naughty knickers throughout the five boroughs. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (62 and up) and for students (over 12) and $8 for children 12 and under. To make a reservation, call 541-994-5663 and leave a message. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101.

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Newport Visual Arts Center Opening night for Astoria-based artist Darren Orange’s exhibit of works that address the impact of human activity on natural beauty. This Coastal Oregon Visual Artist Showcase pairs paintings and photo-based aluminum prints with a video of Orange’s creative process. An opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm. The show is open to the public through Jan. 26, from noon to 4 pm, 777 West Olive Street. For more information, call 541-265-6540.

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Kathryn Claire The Hoffman Center • Manzanita The indie, acoustic and folk musician takes to the stage in a solo show. $10. 7:30 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue, 503-368-3846.

Newport & Waldport Locations Support the Lincoln County 4-H Horse Program by donating cans and bottles today. Take your returnable bottles and cans to either JC Market (107 N. Coast Hwy. in Newport) or to Ray’s Foods (580 NE Broadway St. in Waldport). 4-H members and leaders will be on hand to collect donations and talk about the program. Proceeds will support activities such as the Lincoln County Fair, the Spring Horse Classic State Competition, horse clinics and other educational opportunities held throughout the year. 9 am to 1 pm. FMI, contact the OSU Extension office, 541-574-6534.

The Met in HD: “Les Troyens�

Newport Performing Arts Center See this classic opera by Berlioz, broadcast live in HD from The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. 9 am to 2:45 pm with one intermission, 777 W. Olive St., $20 adults, $17 seniors, $10 students, 541-265-ARTS.

Dance Concert with the Lincoln Pops Orchestra

Ronn McFarlane Oceanfront venue • Lincoln Beach The Oregon Coast Chamber Music Society welcomes the renowned lutenist for this concert in a private oceanfront home, where the Taft High Culinary Club will prepare and serve light refreshments. 3 pm. $25. To make reservations and receive directions, call 541-765-7770.

Story time

Opening reception: “Cascades to Coast�

Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City Join the Driftwood staff for story time for preschoolers and family members every Thursday. 10:30 am and 2:30 pm. 801 SW Hwy. 101, driftwoodlib.org.

Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Works by local watercolorist Doreen Lindstedt will be on display at the museum through February. Meet the artist, and see her reflections of mood and water, at a reception set for 2 to 4 pm today. The show can be viewed during regular museum hours, 10 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Sunday, at 2106 Second St. in downtown Tillamook. For details, head to tcpm.org or call 503-842-4553.

Lincoln City Cultural Center The Lincoln Pops Orchestra, also known as the Lincoln Pops Big Band, has evolved into one of the finest big bands in Oregon, playing both concert performances and dances. A non-profit organization, the Lincoln Pops are dedicated to preserving and passing along the heritage of the big band era, and plays concert performances as well as dances. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101, tickets $10 advance/$12 at the door.

Toledo First Weekend

Toledo Arts District This month’s theme is black and white, with artists throughout Toledo showcasing monochrome marvels from paintings to photographs. Five artists will show their work at Becky Miller Studio, 167 NE 1st Street, call 503-504-7289 for more information. Meanwhile, photographer Robert Trusty will be displaying black and white prints at the Cottage Gallery, 157 NE Alder Street. For more details, call 541-270-5849. Both venues are open from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6.

Mr. Researcher, tear down this wall! Toledo Public Library If your family-tree research has hit a brick wall, this presentation of the Lincoln County Genealogical Society promises to help tear it down. The group’s regular meeting will feature a presentation by Marian Pierre-Lous entitled “Ten Brick Wall Tips.� Members and guests are welcome. 173 NW 7th Street, 10 am to noon, FMI 541-961-3954.

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Counting your chickens is universally recognized as a bad idea. Counting your sheep? That’ll Dawn Grafe • TODAY photo just put you to sleep. If you’ve got to count something this holiday season, why not count wild birds? Local birders would welcome your support. You could say they’re counting on it. The 113th Christmas Bird Count began on Dec. 14 and continues through Jan. 5. “Up through the 19th century,â€? according to Wikipedia, “many North Americans participated in the tradition of Christmas “side huntsâ€?, in which they competed at how many birds they could kill, regardless of whether they had any use for the carcasses and of whether the birds were beneficial, beautiful, or rare. At the end of that century the U.S. ornithologist Frank Chapman, an officer in the recently formed National Audubon Society, proposed counting birds on Christmas instead of killing them. “In 1900, 27 observers took part in the first count in 25 places in the United States and Canada, 15 of them in the northeastern U.S. from Massachusetts to Philadelphia. Since then the counts have been held every winter, usually with increasing numbers of observers. For instance, the 101st count, in the winter of 2000–2001, involved 52,471 people in 1,823 places in 17 countries (but mostly in the U.S. and Canada).â€? Though the count officially started on Dec. 14, on Saturday, Dec. 29, the feathers really start flying on the coast. That’s the date of the Yaquina Bay Christmas Bird Count. Anyone interested – whether a feeder-watcher or experienced field observer – is welcome to participate in this all-day adventure. According to Dawn Grafe, visitor services manager for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Newport, there are two major changes to the count this year. “First, the CBC is now a free program,â€? Grafe said in a release about the event. “Audubon will no longer charge the $5 fee of field participants. Second, to minimize the effects of the loss of fee income, American Birds will no longer be printed on paper and mailed to participants, and Audubon will move to an online delivery of the summary results of the CBC. That said, Audubon is still accepting donations to cover the costs associated with managing the online database. I will gladly accept these donations and send them to Audubon on behalf of the Yaquina Bay CBC.â€? Grafe encourages participants to bring a lunch and rain gear, and suggests all participants wear warm, layered clothing and waterproof footwear. There will be field teams for the following areas: Toledo, North Newport (includes Yaquina Head), Upper Yaquina Bay, Lower Yaquina Bay, and Beaver Creek. For those who prefer to stay warm at home but would like to participate, Grafe suggests signing on as a feeder watcher. Anyone living within the CBC Count Circle who has bird feeders can join the effort by conducting a feeder count. Contact Grafe so she can provide a data collection form and ensure your location is within the count circle. The count week for the Yaquina Bay CBC is underway now – it extends three days before and after date of the CBC, or Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. “Even though numbers of birds for the CBC are only recorded on Dec. 29,â€? Grafe said, “any additional species seen within the circle during count week can be reported. If you see any interesting or unusual birds within the circle during the count week, please let me know by January 5. I am particularly interested in reports of Brown Pelicans, hawks, falcons, owls, Mountain Quail, Ruffed Grouse, Purple Finches, Bushtits, Red Crossbills, and warblers other than Yellow-rumped Warbler.â€? For more information, contact Grafe via oregoncoastbirding@gmail. com or 541-961-1307. TODAY photo

Don’t leaf it too late for this gardening class Time is running out to pre-register for the 2013 OSU Master Gardener classes in Tillamook, two and a half months of horticulture training guaranteed to leave all participants with a green thumb. The course covers topics including pruning, propagation, fruit trees, growing vegetables and composting, as well as the more advanced topics of plant pathology, entomology for gardeners, botany and plant identification, pesticides, soils and amendments, weeds and small fruits. The class costs $300, but students willing to invest an equal amount of time helping other gardeners in the community can participate for just $100. That fee covers training and materials including a copy of “Sustainable Gardening,â€? the Oregon/Washington Master Gardener Handbook, a comprehensive 526-page handbook written specifically for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest. The class, at Tillamook Bay Community College, will begin with an orientation from 9 am to noon on Jan. 8, with classes held from 9 am to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays starting on Jan. 15 with the last class on April 2. Class will not be held spring break week, March 26. To obtain a schedule and more information about the classes or a registration form, contact the OSU Extension Service, 2204 4th Street, Tillamook; phone 503-842-3433; or go to http://extension.oregonstate.edu/tillamook/what-master-gardener-program.

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Chinook Winds Casino Resort is offering music to fit all tastes this New Year’s Eve, inviting guests to come dressed to the nines, casual or even wrapped in a toga. Party band Shama Lama will be performing a variety of dance music live in the convention center from 9 pm to 2 am. Meanwhile, in the Rogue River Lounge, DJ Metal will spin songs with an ’80s feel from 10 pm until 2 am. Tickets for each party are $20 and include party hats and favors and a champagne toast at midnight. The Rogue River Lounge will be serving dinner from 5 pm to 9 pm and will close for one hour between dinner service and the party. The Resort is also offering two free parties, with 24-7 playing from 10 pm to 2 am in the lounge at Chinook’s Seafood Grill and Flexor T playing Aces Bar & Grill at Chinook Winds Golf Resort from 9 pm onward. Meanwhile, the casino floor will be full of excitement as party hats and favors are passed out throughout the evening. For those who hope to start the New Year off with a big win, there’s New Year’s Eve Bingo with cash drawings all evening long in ’50s style. Buy-in, which is $100 until midnight on December 30 or $125 on New Year’s Eve, includes holiday dinner buffet, party favors, noisemakers and a sparkling cider midnight toast. Dinner buffet will be served from 4:15 to 6:30 pm, with the first session beginning at 7:30 pm. Total payouts for the Bingo New Year session is over $25,000. The Resort is also offering a “Rock Star” party for kids at the Chinook Winds Play Palace and Arcade. The party is for children 3-11 years who are potty trained. Children 12 and older are welcome in the arcade. The party is from 6 pm to 2 am. Admission is $30 in advance and $35 on New Year’s Eve.

Ring in 2013 with the beat of a different drummer Lincoln County’s homegrown reggae dance band, Undertow, will be returning to the site of their debut performance at The Nauti Mermaid, in Lincoln City, on the night of Monday, Dec. 31, to sweep 2012 out to sea with a gig from 9 pm to 1 am. Undertow is led by drummer/percussionist Rodney Turner, familiar to local audiences from his regular appearances with the Newport Drum Circle Ensemble and Lincoln City’s One Way Out band. Turner also toured nationally with reggae performers such as Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear for many years. He will be joined on New Year’s Eve by special guest Lisha Rose on vocals, Steve Sloan on lead guitar, Richard Silen on rhythm guitar, Pascal Fortier on bass and Norman Austin on keyboards. The band, with special guest Rose, will also be at The Nauti Mermaid on Saturday, Dec. 29, for a gig running from 9 pm to 1 am, and will be in Newport at Cecil’s Dirty Apron on Friday, Dec. 28, from 7 to 10 pm. Although Undertow is grounded in blues and roots rock, Turner says the emphasis is on energetic dance music with the island beat. Both clubs have ample room for dancing. The Nauti Mermaid Bar & Bistro is at 1343 NW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, 541-614-1001; Cecil’s Dirty Apron is at 912 N Coast Hwy., just south of Abby’s Pizza, in Newport 541-264-8360. Turner can be reached at turner.rodney@gmail.com or 509-901-3300.

Resolution Run You can start your New Year off healthy on Tuesday, Jan. 1, at the annual Salishan Resolution Run. This is held every year, and attracts runners from all over Lincoln County who are looking for a brisk run and a fresh start. To take part, meet at the Salishan Pro Shop at around 8:30 a.m. The registration fee of $20 includes refreshments and a long-sleeved T-shirt, but shirt purchase is not required for participation. This is a rain or shine event. To guarantee your shirt size, we recommend you pay in advance. For details, call Mark Swift at the Salishan pro shop, 541-764-3632.

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In the summer, people come to Lincoln City for the ocean. The rest of the year, they come for The Ocean, a local ensemble that has built a loyal following of locals and visitors alike. This year, the group has secured one of Lincoln City’s favorite venues, The Eventuary, a former mortuary that has also served as a church, a hospital and more in its long history, is now a charming, cozy facility boasting ocean views, a convenient location and a full bar, among other amenities. The Ocean is made up of Richard Paris on guitar, Perry Gerber on bass and Bob Wahlke on drums. The trio are seasoned musicians who have performed with bands all over the world. On Monday, Dec. 31, they will be playing good old rock and roll to usher in the New Year. Admission is $15, which includes light hors d’oeuvres. Beverages are available for purchase. The party runs from 8:30 to 12:30, and features door prizes along with live music. For more details, call 541-992-5628.

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It’s a story as old as Santa Claus. Boy goes into restaurant, falls in love with waitress, and waits weeks to finally catch her eye. Waitress is finally won over and the couple marries, eventually becoming the owners of the restaurant that brought them together. Okay, maybe that last part isn’t quite so common, but in this case, it’s completely true. Clary Grant and her husband, Jerome, owners of Gracie’s Sea Hag in Depoe Bay, met when she was a waitress there. “When I saw her, I thought to myself, ‘Wow, she’s so good looking, I’ll never stand a chance with her,’” said Jerome. “But that didn’t stop me from over-tipping her for the next few weeks ‘till I fi- +TIZa /ZIV\ nally get her to talk to me. One night she came in as I was leaving and I noticed she had gotten a perm, so I said, ‘Nice do,’ and it broke the ice. We’ve been together ever since. After almost 20 years, people still ask me, ‘How did YOU get HER?’” Although Jerome credits winning the fair maiden to his well-timed compliment of her coif, Clary is more inclined to mention his gregarious personality, which reminds her of the woman who inadvertently brought them together, Gracie Strom, the restaurant’s original owner. “Jerome can go up and start talking to anyone,” she said. “That’s the way Gracie is. It’s a great way to keep that familiar feeling in the restaurant.” Gracie opened the restaurant in 1963 and turned

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Thurs., Dec. 27 Fri., Dec. 28 Sat., Dec. 29 Sun., Dec. 30 Mon., Dec. 31 Tues., Jan. 1 Wed., Jan. 2 Thurs., Jan. 3

5:30 a.m. 6:12 a.m. 6:52 a.m. 7:31 a.m. 8:10 a.m. 8:51 a.m. 9:38 a.m. 10:33 a.m.

Siletz Bay, Lincoln City Thurs., Dec. 27 Fri., Dec. 28 Sat., Dec. 29 Sun., Dec. 30 Mon., Dec. 31 Tues., Jan. 1 Wed., Jan. 2 Thurs., Jan. 3

5:35 a.m. 6:14 a.m. 6:53 a.m. 7:32 a.m. 8:14 a.m. 8:59 a.m. 9:51 a.m. 10:49 a.m.

Yaquina Bay, Newport Thurs., Dec. 27 Fri., Dec. 28 Sat., Dec. 29 Sun., Dec. 30 Mon., Dec. 31 Tues., Jan. 1 Wed., Jan. 2 Thurs., Jan. 3

5:06 a.m. 5:46 a.m. 6:25 a.m. 7:04 a.m. 7:44 a.m. 8:26 a.m. 9:14 a.m. 10:09 a.m.

Alsea Bay, Waldport Thurs., Dec. 27 Fri., Dec. 28 Sat., Dec. 29 Sun., Dec. 30 Mon., Dec. 31 Tues., Jan. 1 Wed., Jan. 2 Thurs., Jan. 3

5:27 a.m. 6:07 a.m. 6:45 a.m. 7:23 a.m. 8:03 a.m. 8:46 a.m. 9:35 a.m. 10:31 a.m.

3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3.0 2.8 2.7 2.5

6:21 p.m. 6:57 p.m. 7:31 p.m. 8:04 p.m. 8:37 p.m. 9:11 p.m. 9:48 p.m. 10:30 p.m.

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-0.8 -0.9 -0.9 -0.7 -0.5 -0.1 0.4 1.0

12:35 a.m. 1:12 a.m. 1:46 a.m. 2:20 a.m. 2:52 a.m. 3:25 a.m. 4:00 a.m. 4:37 a.m.

6.6 6.9 7.1 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.8

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12:22 a.m. 12:55 a.m. 1:28 a.m. 2:00 a.m. 2:33 a.m. 3:05 a.m. 3:40 a.m. 4:18 a.m.

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12:12 a.m. 12:46 a.m. 1:18 a.m. 1:50 a.m. 2:23 a.m. 2:56 a.m. 3:32 a.m. 4:11 a.m.

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11:01 a.m. 11:37 a.m. 12:13 p.m. 12:50 p.m. 1:28 p.m. 2:11 p.m. 2:59 p.m. 3:57 p.m.

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11:34 a.m. 12:13 p.m. 12:50 p.m. 1:25 p.m. 2:01 p.m. 2:40 p.m. 3:25 p.m. 4:19 p.m.

11:04 a.m. 11:41 a.m. 12:19 p.m. 12:56 p.m. 1:34 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 3:01 p.m. 3:56 p.m.

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Voyage of the beach treader Beverly Beach State Park offers visitors the best of both worlds Story & photos by Patrick Alexander Oregon Coast TODAY

There is an unmistakable element of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” to Beverly Beach State Park, which sits halfway between Depoe Bay and Newport. While C.S. Lewis’ 1950 classic revolves around a wardrobe that marks the doorway between rural England and the mysterious realm of Narnia, Beverly Beach has a similarly dramatic, if less supernatural, doorway in the form of Spencer Creek Bridge. On the east side of the recently replaced bridge, which carries Highway 101 across the winding creek, is a dense, lush, coastal forest packed with salal and thimbleberries. But, as soon as visitors pass underneath the bridge’s graceful archway, they are transported to another world — with broad flat sands, views of coastal headlands on either side and the roaring Pacific front and center. The storybook quality of the park is enhanced by the tale behind its name, which it shares with the adjacent cliff top community of Beverly Beach. According to “Oregon Geographic Names,” by Lewis A. McArthur and Lewis L. McArthur, when Florence May Christy and Curtis F. Christy were developing the community in the 1930s, they asked their daughter Florence Daneene Christy Pearson what she thought it should be called. Little Florence decreed that the place should be named after her favorite doll — Beverly, a name that has stuck to this day. With its roundhouse meeting hall clearly visible from the highway, Beverly Beach State Park is a popular stop for people passing through as well as ranking among the most popular state parks for overnight campers. As well as offering hundreds of spots for RVs and tent campers, the park also has 21 yurts, two of which are designated as “pet friendly” for visitors with cats or dogs. Walkers, whether two- or four-legged, can explore the park’s trails, which offer plant life including salmonberry, skunk cabbage and octopus trees, named for their multiple, wildly curving trunks. Formed as a result of saplings rooting themselves in stumps left by loggers, octopus trees develop by forcing their way through holes in the stump, which then rots away. Birders can occupy themselves keeping their eyes peeled for specimens including bald eagles, hairy woodpeckers and chestnut-backed chickadees, while those interested in bigger finds can make their way to the visitor center to view the skull of a gray whale and learn the full story of how she came to rest on the sands of Beverly Beach. Heading toward the archway of Spencer Creek Bridge, a healthy crop of colorful stickers on a utility box are testimony to the park’s popularity with surfers.

As well as being a destination for campers, surfers and nature buffs from across the state, the park also serves as the local beach access for the residents of the twin communities of Beverly Beach and Finisterre, many of whom make the short stroll down the hill to walk their dog or simply take the ocean air. Visitors passing beneath the bridge are presented not only with the majesty of the Pacific Ocean but also with a difficult choice — walk north or walk south? To the north sits the imposing mass of Cape Foulweather, a 500-foot chunk of basalt rising from the ocean in a manner that, from beach, looks sure to stop Highway 101 dead in its tracks. The scale of the headland is put into perspective by the homes of Otter Rock, which peek out from its forested flanks, looking like dolls’ houses against the giant cape. Meanwhile, walkers heading south are greeted by a distant view of Yaquina Head and, at its tip, the unmistakable shape of Oregon’s tallest lighthouse. Standing 93 feet tall, the Yaquina Head Light has cast its warning beacon out into the Pacific since it was completed in 1873. When the time comes for walkers to turn around, head back beneath the bridge’s arch and get into their cars, they could be forgiven for feeling a twinge of the remorse that Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy felt upon leaving the kingdom of Narnia. Fortunately, with the park open 365 days a year, it is always available for a sequel.

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December 31, 2012 6pm-2am While parents play in the Casino, kids can ROCK IN THE NEW YEAR at the safe and secure Play Palace! Dress up as your favorite ROCK STAR, and party til its 2013! $30 advanced registration recommended. Call 541-996-5790 for more information. Must be ages 3-11, fully potty trained. No pull-ups. Older children welcome in Arcade.

It’s the party-call of the ages for New Year’s Eve 2012 at Chinook Winds Casino Resort! Gather your finest robes and laurels (or your favorite frat-house party outfit), and join us for the turning of the calendar! Convention Center Public Party - $20 Entertainment by Shama Lama • Doors open at 9pm Rogue River Lounge - $20 Entertainment by DJ Metal • Doors open at 10pm Aces Bar & Grill - Free Entertainment by Flexor T • Doors Open at 9pm

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