Hipfish Monthly

28 Pages·2016·14.92 MB·English

january 2016 • vol 17 • issue 204
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Humanity in absurdity:
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Jan 29
‘Waiting for Godot’ a director’s dream show LEARN ABOUT OPPRESSION, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,
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Feb 6
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IS ALMOST OVER.
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Tickets $15, at the door CCC PAC, 16th and
Franklin in Astoria.
TWO MEN WAIT by the side of a road for another man, whose Test Drive
identity isn’t entirely clear.
For director, Karen Bain, it’s a long-awaited pleasure. the new
In May 2015, she was part of the Directors Lab West, a gather-
ing of international theater directors invited to attend a 10-day
light
intensive lab exploring aspects of stage directing.
Samuel Beckett’s play was first performed in Paris in 1953. His
work was the focus for the lab that Bain attended in Los Angeles. frame
“I studied the script deeply and fell in love with the text,”
Bain said. “I was drawn to the humanity in the absurdity and the detroit
comedy in the rhythms. As a director, it’s a huge challenge. It was
exciting to find a script that had no easy answers. I knew I had to
bike
put this play on the stage to understand it.”
Bain’s directing career has been varied.
“I try to bring a range of work to the community,” she said. “I’ve
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The Astoria production features William Ham and Slab Slabinski
as the two men waiting, Vladimir and Estragon, with Bill Honl as
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their mysterious visitor, Pozzo; Parker Fergus appears as a boy erry iMe ar
messenger. The backstage crew includes stage manager Sue Mey-
ers and costume designer Susi Brown. andGrill
Ham invites people to attend a performance and make up their
own minds as to what it is all about.
“Samuel Beckett gives the audience what it needs and trusts it FREE LECTURE:
to fill in the blanks and reconcile the ambiguities by applying their Home of the Merry Monster!
own experiences,” the actor said. “He does not put everything on Existentialism and Waiting for Godot
a plate — there are no easy resolutions or revelations. The more
with Seth Tichenor
you bring to it, the more you get out of it.”
Bain, the director, describes “Waiting for Godot” as a classic
piece of theater. It was voted the most significant English-lan- In conjunction with the Astoria production of “Waiting for
guage play of the 20th Century in a poll of 800 playwrights, actors, Godot,” Seth Tichenor, the philosophy instructor at Clatsop Com-
directors and journalists conducted by the Royal National Theatre munity College, will give a free lecture on existentialism, Friday,
in London. Jan. 22, 7pm, at the CCC Performing Arts Center at 16th Street
“It’s from the ‘theater of the absurd’ tradition, which is rarely and Franklin Avenue.
produced here,” she added. “I am looking forward to sharing this Admission is free, but donations may be made to support Part-
remarkable, historically important play with my community.” ners for the PAC, the group staging the production whose mem-
ber organizations are working to keep the building functioning as
Godot Party a year-round performance arts space. North Coast drama students
and their advisers are especially invited to attend.
“Waiting for Godot” was written by Irish author Samuel Beckett
January 30 and first performed in Paris in 1953. It spawned the “theater of The Merriest
Join cast and crew following the the absurd” movement, while opening up new lines of intellectual Happy Hour
thought about the meaning of human existence.
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January 30 performance of Tichenor has pursued advanced degrees in philosophy from the
University of Hawaii-Manoa and in theology from Boston Univer- 7 days a week 4-7pm
Waiting for Godot
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The 150-Ft Elephant in the Park
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by Bob Goldberg
REMEMBER THE STADIUM DEAL? How about the excess
ware
city property sales debacle? Well, here comes another
wolf of a deal in sheep’s clothing – a new, 150-ft. cell tower
to be placed in Astoria’s oldest, historic-landmark park,
Shively Park.
Like Astoria High School’s new sports complex down Wil-
liamsport Road from Shively Park, negotiations were held out
Annual January of the public’s (and the city council’s) eye for a series of deals
that would modernize Astoria’s cell phone and emergency
Progressive Sale! communications equipment, relocate the current tower from
near the Astoria Column, and allow the Friends of the Col-
umn to expand the Column developed area – the same kind
crystal & pottery of win-win-win that a smiling Willis Van Dusen declared when
the stadium deal was announced.
dinnerware
ANNUAL JANUARY SALE But the new CMH Stadium, paid for by Astoria’s larg-
cooking products est employer, Columbia Memorial Hospital, in exchange
home decor Almost the entire store will be: for school district property used for football for decades,
was built on a closed landfill site, with the only neighbors Cell tower simulation at 150 ft./Source: Centerline Solutions
Annual January Progressive Sale (not sweet treats 20% off January 2-11 being the Recology transfer station. The monopole cell
positive that title sounds the best?) jewelry tower proposed by Verizon for construction in Shively Park master plan. The result is the proposed 150-foot tower in Shively
25% off January 12-21 has for one of its potential neighbors Ron Zilli, who is not sure the Park (for coverage on the south side of Astoria and beyond), a pro-
Almost the entire store will be: sweaters and t-shirts proposed site is proper, or even legal, for a 150-foot-tall structure. posed new emergency communications complex on Pipeline Road,
20% off January 2-11 books & travel 30% off January 22-30 Since being notified of the project in September of last year, Zilli and cell equipment mounted on the Astor Hotel (for coverage on
has submitted reams of comments, done his homework, read all the the north side of Astoria). The equipment is already on the Astor
25% off January 12-21 music applicable staff and consultant reports, and is convinced that ap- Hotel, according to Zilli, without much hoopla. The city council
35% off January 31
30% off January 22-30 cards & calendars provals from the Parks Board, the Historic Landmarks Commission voted 4-1, with Drew Herzig dissenting, to compensate the Friends
and the Planning Commission were based on incorrect information for the study, last year.
35% off January 31 astoria souveniers too! .... and drawings, and is appealing those decisions to the city council The problem with all this is that, like the stadium deal and the
ELixmcliutedde st ofo sotodc, kco onns ihgannmde anntd, a nnod l aityeamwsa aylrse oard hyo rleddsu.ced. at their January 19 meeting. excess property sales, all the details of the Verizon proposal are
The cell tower currently located near the Astoria Column was coming out after the deal had already been worked out between
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built by the city in 1989, according to Zilli, and T-Mobile expanded the negotiating parties, some private and some public. Non-dis-
the tower soon after that. (Verizon took over for T-Mobile a few closure agreements were signed, talks were held, and plans were
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d which has funded improvements to the Column for years, devel- the whole story was known. With new information uncovered and
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r g oped a master plan that includes clearing the trees surrounding demanded by Zilli, the council will get the opportunity to hear from
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posted by Zilli and others on the Astoria Forum web site (asto-
They worked with the city, which wanted a new site for emergency
riaforum.org) under the Shively Park Cell Tower “hot topic”. And
communications equipment, and Verizon – which just as soon
come on down to the Astoria City Council meeting at City Hall
would keep the Column site, since it is the highest point in Astoria
on January 19th at 7 pm. If it’s anything like the hearings on the
– to come up with a plan to provide cell coverage, emergency com-
excess property sales, you’ll be in for a treat!
munications capability, and accommodation for the Column area
Samuel Beckett’s
WAITING FOR GODOT
A WORD: Help support new and exciting changes at the
Wildlife Center of The North Coast
Directed by
Karen Bain
IT’S BEEN A YEAR OF LOSS, of change, at www.coastwildlife.org, or by mail to PO Box
Jan 29-30 • 7pm and of new hope at the Wildlife Center of 1232 Astoria OR 97103. A simple notation
the North Coast; occurrences which are all of the “Legacy Fund” will ensure that your
Jan 31 • 3pm too common to wildlife rehabilitation. With contribution is allocated properly. The Wildlife
Feb 5-6 • 7pm the loss of founder Sharnell Fee, the last Center is a 501(c)(3) organization and your
few months have been filled with change as donation is tax deductible.
Center staff and volunteers focus on learning, If donating cash isn’t your thing, before her
CCC PAC
leaning on one another, and moving forward. passing Sharnelle began looking for a new
16th Street and Franklin Ave New director, Josh Saranpaa, has risen to the logo for the center. The board would like to
occasion to follow Sharnelle Fee. The Center continue that search, and is asking the com- by the Board of Directors at the February
Astoria
board is pleased to be able to say that the munity for help by opening it up to a contest. meeting. Everyone is invited to submit and
Tickets: $15 @ the door, cash or check Center is strong and committed to a future of The winner will receive thanks and adoration, entry, so please help spread the word!
helping wildlife. along with bragging rights! Logos should be ABOUT: The Wildlife Center of the North Coast is the
FREE LECTURE: Existentialism and Waiting For After many requests from the community 2-3 colors maximum, in digital vector format, only wildlife care hospital on the Central and North
Godot. By Seth Tichenor, Jan 22 @ 7pm at the PAC. that Sharnelle Fee so greatly impacted, the simple to reproduce in a variety of sizes and Oregon coast and provides professional medical care
Center is pleased to announce the establish- mediums (text, screen print, embroidery, etc.). for all native wild birds and animals, assisting over
WAITING FOR GODOT ment of the “Sharnelle Fee Legacy Fund”. Logos should clearly represent the work of the 2,000 wildlife patients each year. The mission of the
Sharnelle dedicated her life to caring for Wildlife Center and the area they serve. Please Wildlife Center of the North Coast is to rehabilitate
injured, sick, orphaned and displaced native wildlife
Godot Party Saturday Jan 30 animals, and contributions to this fund will consult the website for more information
with the goal of releasing healthy, viable wildlife back
ensure that her legacy of compassion and about the center, or contact Agnes Waliser
Join Us at KALA, for an aftershow meet n’ greet, into the appropriate habitat. The Center is a 501(c)
caring for the wildlife of the northern Oregon with questions, at [email protected]. Entries (3) and operates under permits issued by the Oregon
w/cast and crew. No-Host Cocktail Bar & Snacks and southern Washington coasts is continued. should be submitted to Agnes via email by Department of Fish & Wildlife and the US Fish &
No Cover • 1017 Marine Drive • Astoria • Across from Himani Donations can be made through the website January 31st, 2016. The winner will be chosen Wildlife Service. Social Media: Sid Deluca
Jan 16 hipfishmonthly.com 4
A New Year and a New Reserve
Got Tree?
Don’t let your Christmas tree go to waste; drop it off at one
of many partner locations to be turned into wild salmon
habitat.
Inside the Month:
WATERSHED COUNCILS
FEATURE: The Norblad Reverberation along the north Oregon
coast are once again
E. Bernard . . .p12
teaming with Trout Un-
limited, local Boy Scout
Albatross & Co : E Linstrom . . . p11 Troop 642, CARTM, and
the North Coast Land
Conservancy in an effort
NATURE EVENTS - p10 to utilize the season’s
surplus and old Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands.
Once collected, local groups such as the Necanicum Water-
SPECIAL: FLASH CUTS BEST OF 2015 p22 shed Council, the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council, and Trout
Unlimited will place the trees in appropriate locations and let
nature do its thing. Within a few days of being placed in the wa-
SONJA GRACE REFLECTS ON THE ter, the needles and branches become covered with algae, which
Cell tower simulation at 150 ft./Source: Centerline Solutions F U T U R E p 2 5 attract aquatic insects, and ultimately feeds salmon. The trees
Cape Falcon Marine Reserve Kick-Off Events
also provide critical cover from predators and can last around five
We’re here, We’re Queer!! p8 years. Not only are the trees not wasting space in a landfill, but
they provide an essential functions within our coastal ecosystem JOIN THE FRIENDS OF CAPE FALCON MARINE RESERVE and their community
LGBTQ eVenTs p8 when placed appropriately. partners as they kick-off this historic event with FREE food, music and fun!
LAST DROP: ASTORIA & WARRENTON: Lewis and Clark The 2016 New Year marked the start of Oregon’s 5th marine reserve site, Cape
Matt Love got an army - Now What? p10 National Historical Park and North Coast Watershed Association Falcon Marine Reserve, (off Oswald West State Park). Learn more about the new
are hosting a drop site at The Colewort Creek Restoration Site in underwater park while enjoying live music, food and family activities. Tsunami Drum-
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. Trees can be dropped mers kick-off the event, with more music by acoustic duo Two Crows Joy.
COLUMNS anytime between December 26 and January 16. Look for signs
• Saturday,January 16, 4:30-8pm Pine Grove Community House - 225 Laneda
for the drop site on the west side of Fort Clatsop Road between
Ave, Manzanita
the Visitor Center and Netul Landing. You can also join in the
“Cocoa and Coho” work party to help place trees on January 16 • Saturday, January30, 4:30-8pm Cannon Beach Community Hall - 207 N Spruce
STEVE BERK . . . 6
from 1-4pm. Prepare to get muddy. Hot chocolate and gloves St, Cannon Beach
THEATER . . . 16 will be provided.
On Marine Reserves
ART HAPPENS . . . 17
Oregon’s coastal ecosystem is
WORD/Literary EVents . . . 18
Informational Forums on threatened by natural and human
FLASHCUTS . . . . . . KANEKUNI 22 stressors - development, erosion, sea
BIKE MADAME . . . HAMMITT-MCDONALD . . 23 Emerging Trends and Issues – level rise, ocean acidification, invasive
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY . . . BREZNY 23 species, water quality and other fac-
Marijuana and Heroin
NETWORK COMMUNITY LISTINGS . . . 24 tors are degrading coastal ecosystems
and threatening the services and func-
SONJA GRACE MESSAGES . . . 25 On Thursday, January 21, 2016, North Coast Prevention
tions these places provide.
BODIES IN BALANCE. . . . . ERFLING ND 26 Works will be hosting two informational forums on emerging
The health of our ocean affects our
WORD & WISDOM . . . NASON 25 issues and trends regarding marijuana and heroin. These forums quality of life and our state, regional,
are free and open to the public.
FOODGROOVE NEWS . . .26 and national prosperity. Oregon cre-
The first of the two sessions on January 21 will be from noon
CHEW ON THIS . . . MYERS 25 ated five marine reserves and nine
to 2 p.m. at Clatsop Community College in Columbia Hall,
protected areas in 2012 to conduct
HIPFiSHmonthly is located at 1017 Marine Dr in Astoria. By Appt. Room 219. The second session that day will be held from 6 to 8
scientific research and monitoring
ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - 503.338.4878 pm in the Astoria High School auditorium. of these living laboratories to better
Eric Martin, a noted authority on drug use will discuss current
understand their contribution to the Catch coastal acoustic duo
Send general email correspondance: issues regarding these two drugs and answer questions. As
health of Oregon’s ocean. Two Crows Joy at the events
[email protected]. of July 2015, marijuana is legal for retail sales in Oregon. Mr.
HIPFiSH is produced on the web at: Martin will explain what the new law means for communities, Why are Marine Reserves and Marine Protected Areas Important?
www.hipfishmonthly.com schools, families, and youth. Scientists have developed a strategy for protecting ocean resources by establish-
These sessions are a follow-up on two workshops hosted by ing a system of marine reserves and marine protected areas. The goal is to create
EDITOR/PUBLISHER: North Coast Prevention Works this past fall to explain the current underwater havens for fish and wildlife that will contribute to a healthy ocean for
Dinah Urell law on retail marijuana. future generations, while leaving the vast majority of ocean waters open to current
Eric Martin is the past president & director emeritus of the Ad- uses. Scientific studies throughout the world, including those in temperate regions
GRAPHICS: diction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon, adjunct faculty and those in regions with rocky reef habitats (similar to Oregon coastal areas), have
Buggy Bison member with the University of Oregon SAPP program, and has proven that marine reserves and protected areas help boost marine diversity and
Les Kanekuni served on several Governor’s advisory boards. He is state & revitalize the ocean ecosystem.
nationally certified with 29 years as an addictions counselor and
Dinah Urell Special Features in the Vicinity of Cape Falcon
prevention specialist. Mr. Martin is an international presenter and
Michelle Roth The coastal and ocean waters around Tillamook head and Cape Falcon, includ-
advocate.
ing the rocky reef habitat, productive intertidal habitat, important bird and mammal
ACCOUNT EXEC : Prevention Works is a local coalition working to prevent youth areas, and deep offshore habitats make these important ecological areas in Oregon’s
substance abuse and other risk behaviors such as youth suicide
Ryan Sheile COVER: Les Kanekuni Territorial Sea. This site was designated as one of 31 important ecological areas off
and delinquency. Members include representatives from law
Oregon’s coast because of its unique physical and biological features representative
enforcement, education, parents, business, mentoring programs,
CALENDAR/PRODUCTION of high biodiversity, critical habitat for threatened and endangered species, habitats
substance abuse treatment professionals, social service and
important for breeding, feeding and shelter, and sensitive and rare habitats.
Assistance/StaffWriter: Cathy Nist healthcare providers, and youth. Individuals can contact Preven-
tion Works by email at [email protected] and find Learn more about Cape Falcon and the other Oregon Marine Reserve sites:
MAGIC WEB WORKER: them on Facebook. They meet the third Thursday of every - Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/CapeFalconMR
Bob Goldberg Social Media: Sid Deluca month 3:30 – 5:00 at Warrenton City Hall. - Connect with Oregon Marine Reserve Partnership: www.oregonmarinereserves.org
5 Jan 16 hipfishmonthly.com
by Stephen Berk
The Neocon Imperialist V. the Business Republican
AS OF MID-DECEMBER he intervened in Ukraine. He accuses Putin with China and other rising economies over
Astoria Artwalk in the TV presidential
of the “crime” of trying to break up NATO, the past several decades. Unlike Rubio,
5-8pm • November 8 GOP debates, Donald Trump continues to
a military alliance created and now sustained the neocons and Obama liberals, who see
“Gathering” featuring works by lead the pack with a mid-thirties percentile, with the specific purpose of surrounding multi-nation free trade deals like NAFTA
some twenty points ahead of his nearest
Gail Wahlstrom and Jill Merrill Russia with hostile armies and nuclear missi and the TPP as ways of extending American
competitor, who is either Florida senator
les. influence and prosperity, Trump looks at the
Marco Rubio or Texas senator Ted Cruz, de- The forty-four year old senator’s family millions of good American jobs lost to off-
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pending on which poll you consult. But sig- epitomizes the American immigrant suc- shoring as their consequence. He calls this
Gallery & Working Studio nificantly, the neoconservative establishment cess story. Hence he preaches the myth of “corporate inversion,” which he blames for
1133 Commercial St. Astoria, OR 97103 has now placed its sizable influence behind American exceptionalism, now championed our ever growing trade deficits and national
503.468.0308 Rubio. Influential in both major parties but by the neocons. For Rubio, the US is still debt. Trump would institute steep tariffs on
more so in the Republican, neocons are the “the shining city on a hill,” a Zionistic phrase American firms that outsource manufactur-
party for American world domina- ing. But he would incentivize corpora-
tion. Believing that the US has the tions to manufacture in the US by
right to perform “regime change” in eliminating corporate taxes. Thus he
other countries, they promoted US would curb the decades-long race to
elimination of strongmen in Iraq and the bottom that has so hollowed out
an American manufacturing economy
Libya, thus unleashing chaotic sectar-
that once was the envy of the world.
ian strife. Their destabilizing actions
In foreign policy Trump eschews
have also ignited ruinous civil war in
the Russophobia of the neocons. He
Syria, where they are determined to
respects Putin and believes he could
remove another strongman.
work cooperatively with him. In the
Neocon sponsored regime change
progressive British Independent,
has not only killed and displaced mil- dating from the Puritans and popularized Patrick Cockburn praises Trump’s frank
lions in the Middle East, but also in Ukraine, during his formative years by the charismatic assessment of the Middle East: “Iraq is a
of vital strategic interest to Russia. There actor president, Ronald Reagan. For Rubio, disaster.” “Libya is not even a country” (due
Obama administration neocons destabilized wherever our armed forces go, we are de- to regime change). Trump’s slogan, “Make
a pro-Russian government, orchestrating a fending “democracy,” never seeking power America great again,” does not mean
fascist coup. Russia, which lost some 28 mil- or wealth. This means that if China asserts extending empire. It means negotiating
lion due to Hitler’s World War Two invasion power in the South and East China Seas, it trade deals that benefit us, not ones that
through Ukraine, moved quickly to reclaim is not acting in its sphere of influence. In lead to more corporate inversion. It means
its historic naval base in the Crimea and to a world “benignly” led by the superpower, cooperating and bargaining intelligently
KAREN KAUFMAN back now separatist ethnic Russians under neocons deny that any nation has a sphere with other world powers like Russia and
siege in the eastern Donbass region. The of influence. Except the US, whose purpose China, not surrounding or confronting them
L.Ac. • Ph.D. US and its NATO vassals condemned this is to militarily contain “dangerous” other militarily. Trump believes that we have
countries’ assertions of power. permitted China to gain free access to our
action as “Russian aggression.”
Acupuncture Donald Trump has never been a politi- markets while giving us nothing in return.
The neocon goal is for neither Russia,
cian. His credentials are those of a billion- He would reverse this by tough economic
China nor any other world power to be in a
& Traditional aire real estate developer educated at U. negotiations. At the same time, he would
position to challenge the American “super-
Penn’s Wharton School of Finance. He is a eschew the neocon and frequent liberal role
Chinese Medicine power.” To pursue their strategy in the next practical deal maker who admires the art of of global cop. Let Russia bomb ISIS in Syria.
administration, they found their man in the compromise and statesmanship with which Let Germany (which has close economic ties
503.298.8815 young, telegenic Cuban-American conserva- FDR got us through World War Two and with Russia) handle Ukraine. Some of the
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Columbia Pacific
A PeaceVoice Op-ed
A project of the Oregon Peace Institute Common Sense
Terrorism, American Style Community Information Meeting
Oregon LNG and You
by Mel Gurtov
Wednesday, January 20, 6 - 8 pm
AS THE POPULARITY of Donald in thrall, peaceful sit-ins were the norm, Warrenton Community Center, 170 SW 3rd Street (west
Trump, Ted Cruz, and other race-bait- not armed invasion, seizure of build- off Main Street), Warrenton. Free * Everyone is welcome
ing antidemocratic politicians attest, ings, and declarations of self-rule. The • Q/A with Dan Serres, Columbia RiverKeeper.
a significant portion of the Ameri- current Oregon situation in fact was
can public is hostile to Washington, preceded by a peaceful protest against NEWS: In a somewhat surprising turn, Oregon LNG
whether with respect to expansion of federal regulation of ranch land, only to has withdrawn its legal challenge against the U.S. Army
civil liberties and human rights, taxa- have the “militia” preempt it to serve Corps of Engineers. Federal Magistrate Judge Acosta
tion, immigration policy, or diplomacy. its own needs. Its leaders never both- accepted Oregon LNG’s request to dismiss its own case
This part of the public wants a strong, ered to ask the Hammond family, on “without prejudice,” meaning the Army Corps retains a
no-nonsense leader who will take whose behalf the extremists says they valid property right to dispose of dredge spoils over the
them out of the cultural and political are acting, if it wanted their support. East Skipanon Peninsula. This news comes as we wait for
wilderness, and restore to them (mainly The extremists’ action is reminiscent of the recommendation from Daniel Kearns, the hearings Astoria’s First Licensed
meaning to white male America) the various US interventions abroad that officer who will make the initial call on whether Oregon
respect and power it once supposedly have occurred without a request for LNG complies with Warrenton’s land use code.
Dispensary
had (and supposedly deserves). A it by local authorities or indigenous These issues will be discussed at the Jan 20 Meeting.
subset of this public consists of gun groups claiming oppression.
lovers (again, all white males) who live The so-called militia in Oregon is Friendly Helpful Staff
by conspiracy theories, a distorted no- armed and dangerous. These people Oregon Bar honors VandenHeuvel for
tion of the Constitution and the Bible, have been spoiling for a fight and,
and a craving for violent action against while preaching peaceful intentions, Environmental Leadership and Service
authority. They are our terrorists. seem to welcome doing battle with
BRETT VANDENHEUVEl,
We in America thus must deal with government officials. Its leaders
executive director of
the unfortunate fact that domestic ter- speak the language of millenarian • ¼ oz. Quality Trim for
Columbia Riverkeeper, has
rorism is becoming a serious national groups: referring to loyalty to a higher
received the Oregon State
security threat, greatly helped by the power, professing to act on behalf of Bar’s Leadership and Service only $15
provocative rhetoric of the leading “the people,” vowing violence only if Award.
Republican presidential candidates. provoked. This is the familiar language In a media release from
Since 9/11, “non-Islamic extremists” of terror groups which, while to some Riverkeeper, it was noted • Discounts for:
actually account for more lives lost than degree reflecting a larger public anger, that the award recognizes
“Islamic extremists,” by 48 to 45. Yet, exploit it to further its own ambi- persons who provide
- Military Vets 10%
this predominantly white, male, Chris- tions. The Oregon group would like “leadership, service, and
tian terrorism invariably escapes being nothing better than to be joined by outstanding contributions
labeled as such. Instead, the mass more far-right antigovernment outfits in the areas of environmen- - Senior Citizens 10%
media uses more polite language, as a means of self-justification. It’s tal and natural resources
such as “militia men” and “armed a microcosm of the ISIS end-of-days law.”
activists”—words that probably would perspective. VandenHeuvel leads • Medical Card Holders
not be applied if the terrorists were Local and federal law enforcement Riverkeeper’s legal and policy work to protect clean water.
American Indians, African Americans, will need to confront these people at “Brett is more than deserving of this prestigious award,” said
are V.I.P. !!!!!
Jews, or of course Muslims. As Janell some point, hopefully with Waco and Chris Winter, Co-Executive Director of Crag Law Center and mem-
Ross writes in the Washington Post, Ruby Ridge in mind and therefore ber of the Executive Committee of the Bar’s Environmental and
“The descriptions of events in Oregon without violence. There are plenty Natural Resources Committee, which made the selection.
appear to reflect the usual shape of of options, including cutting off the “He has a long and distinguished track record of advocating on
our collective assumptions about the group’s water, power, and telephone to behalf of the public interest in conservation of the Columbia River
ecosystem, and he also exemplifies professionalism in the legal
relationship between race and guilt— isolate it. A negotiated solution also
profession.” 7 Days a Week
or religion and violent extremism—in seems possible, one that trades the
The ENR selected VandenHeuvel from its 460 statewide
the United States.” group’s willingness to end its occupa-
members. 9am – 7pm
Which brings me to the current situa- tion in return for no prosecution. The
“This award reflects the work of our top-tier legal team at
tion in rural Oregon’s Malheur National federal authorities also might consider
Columbia Riverkeeper, which brings successful legal actions to 503.468.0881
Forest Refuge. A small group of self- reducing the sentences of the two
protect clean water and our climate,” VandenHeuvel said in the
styled “militia” seems to think that an Hammond family members who have
news release. Fax [phone]
armed occupation is the only alterna- been returned to jail. Their five-year
Columbia Riverkeeper recently prevailed to force eight large
tive when complaints against govern- sentences do seem excessive, for
dams, for the first time, to reduce toxic oil pollution, an accom-
ment are not satisfactorily addressed. range-fire arsonists. A sentence reduc-
plishment that the New York Times called historic and the Wall
But that is nonsense: peaceful protest, tion would calm public resentment in Street Journal called groundbreaking. sweet-relief.org
passive resistance, elections, petitions, that county and take the ground out Riverkeeper in its news release said VandenHeuvel has led the
and recalls are all available. Four years from under the terrorists. group’s “efforts to establish stronger limits on toxic pollution and sweetreliefastoria@
ago, when the Occupy movement was protect our region and climate from fossil fuel export terminals.”
VandenHeuvel thanked the Oregon State Bar and the lawyers gmail.com
Mel Gurtov, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is Professor Emeritus of Political Science who practice environmental law: “Oregon is renowned for strong
at Portland State University and blogs at In the Human Interest. environmental lawyers, and I’m honored to accept this award 1444 Commercial St.
from my outstanding peers.”
PeaceVoice is a project of the Oregon Peace Institute and is an idea whose time VandenHeuvel previously started a public interest law practice, Astoria, Or 97103
has come. PeaceVoice is devoted to changing U.S. national conversation about researched climate change during expeditions to Antarctica and
the possibilities of peace and the inadvisability of war. New Zealand, and taught science to kids at OMSI field stations
throughout Oregon.
www.peacevoice.info
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QFolk LGBTQ Events
~ Volunteer with The Harbor!
Big Gay Skate Night New Volunteer Training Scheduled to start January 12
Get your gay skate on! HAVE YOU BEEN LOOKING for a way to give back to your community?
Do you want to help individuals who have been affected by domestic
violence and/or sexual assault? Are you looking for a way to increase job
Astoria Armory- 1636 Exchange Street skills, while doing work that makes a difference in your community?
Saturday January 23rd 9pm-11pm Volunteer Training begins January 12th. Class will be held Tues-
days and Thursdays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Come learn the basics in
Compassionate Communication, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, the
The Lower Columbia Q Center and the Astoria Armory are
impact of Oppression on individuals and communities, DV and the Law
hosting gay skate night again! This is quickly becoming an
and more. The training includes educators from the Harbor as well as
anticipated local event. All ages are welcome. Entry is $3.00
experienced guest speakers from the community.
and $3.00 for skate rental. Proceeds support the efforts of
We currently have volunteer opportunities at the shelter, during com-
creating a safe space for LGBTIQ individuals in Clatsop County
munity events and special projects. Some volunteers work in our client
and beyond. Donations in excess of entry fee are welcomed
service office, Déjà Vu’s donation center, and as ongoing advocates for
and appreciated. Costumes and bright colors are encouraged.
individuals accessing services.
Come support your local LGBTIQ community and have a night
All volunteers will need to attend the first training January 12, 2016.
to remember.
Training requirements vary depending on the type of volunteer position.
Contact Chris, Volunteer Coordinator, at 503-325-3426, or stop by our
While the Q Center meets in Astoria we welcome all interested
office at 1361 Duane St, Astoria to pick up your volunteer packet.
individuals in the Lower Columbia Region to participate.
Career Skills Readiness Course
The Harbor is offering a career skills readiness course for all current and
Lower Columbia Q Center
potential clients. Participants will meet on Fridays at 10:00am-11:30am at
The Harbors Peer Center. Some materials covered in this course include:
Meeting
communication skills, creating a resume, professional manner and attire,
and accessing community resources. These skills are vital to men and
This Way Out marks almost 30 years on the air! Astoria Armory - 1636 Exchange Street Astoria, women fleeing intimate partner violence as they seek autonomy. A recent
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150 local commmunity radio stations around the educational opportunities and pride, as well as future endeav- questions about the program to Meredith Payton at Meredith@harbornw.
ors to increase safety, visibility and support services in Clatsop org or [phone].
w orld.
County and beyond. Something often said in the LGBTIQ
Get the latest news, listen to This Way Out on Coast community is that “we get to choose our family”. We want to It’s An Election Year!
extend a welcome to the people of the Lower Columbia Region
Community Radio. to join our family. Please attend this meeting to see how you Meet for coffee and fun discussing
can help.
Local, Statewide, and National -
Mission: The Lower Columbia Q Center is a safe and welcoming
resource and peer support service for the LGBTIQ community, Clatsop County Democrats
friends, family, and allies of the Lower Columbia Region. Meet January 25
Join the Clatsop County Dems for a special pre-meeting 30 minutes only
The Coaster Theatre Playhouse Presents Lower Columbia Gender
lively discussion of candidates – local and afar, the caucuses, primaries and
the debates! Quizzes and prizes too.
Alliance/Trans Support
Doors open: 6:15 pm. Election Year Fun: 6:30 – 7:00
The Lower Columbia Gender Alliance holds peer support group Regular meeting begins 7:00 Agenda items include:
meetings on the third Thursday of each month. Meetings are 7:00 – 7:15 Brett Thomas – Renew Oregon Ballot Initiative - {regarding
open to transgender, gender queer, questioning and family Coal}
members or partners. Meetings will be at 6:30 pm at the Q 7:15 – 7:45 Legislative Agenda Items for the State Convention
center. For Information call Jeralyn O’Brien @ 503-341-3777 7:45 – 8:00 Election of Delegates to the State Convention
Monthly LGBTQ Events Also on the agenda: Announcing details and recruiting volunteers for
CCDCC’s Saturday, April 2, 2016 Spring FunRaiser! At the Astoria Events
in Lincoln County Center 5-8 PM
New people encouraged to attend.
Clatsop County Democrats meet at the Astoria Yacht Club, located on
- 1st Wed of ea. month, 7pm is Trans Parents Coffee Hour
the second floor of the building immediately to the east of the former As-
at the Chalet in Newport.
toria Riverwalk Inn and above Tiki Tours. Access is by the external staircase
January 29 - February 20, 2016 - 2nd Tues. ea month, 4pm is LGBT+ & Allies Happy Hour
on the north/beautiful Columbia River side of the building overlooking the
at Georgie’s in Newport.
West Mooring Basin.
Tickets $20 or $15 - 2nd Wed. ea month - 6pm to 7:30pm PFLAG Group at
More information available at www.ClatsopDemocrats.org
Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. St. Stephen’s at 9th and Hurbert in Newport.
- 4th Sun of ea month, 11am is OUT OR Coast Women’s
All Sunday shows begin at 3:00 p.m.
Coffee at Cafe Mundo in Newport. PACIFIC COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Sponsored by Mike & Tracey Clark February 1, 2pm - 4pm, Love is Love Party, OCCC Com- Monday, February 8, 2016 - 7:00pm
mons.
North County Annex
Tickets: 503-436-1242 or coastertheatre.com To connect with Oregon Central Coast Chapter of PFLAG,
1216 Robert Bush Drive, South Bend, WA
108 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR call [phone], email: [email protected]
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N A T U R E Beach Pride!! Listening to the Land:
2016 Beach Clean Up Anticipating the Impact of
on the WA Peninsula Climate Change
Jan 16
WE KNOW RISING SEAS
will cause coastal erosion.
But in what other ways will
climate change impact life
in Oregon—on the coast in
particular? Join climatolo-
gist John Stevenson as he
kicks off the 2016 season
of Listening to the Land
presentations, focused
on the theme of water.
“Climate Change and the
Coast” begins at 6 pm on
Wednesday, Jan. 20, at
the Seaside Public Library.
Admission is free. Refresh-
Timing is Everything! ments will be served.
OVER THE PAST 12 plus years, through
A warming climate is
Plants’ Response to Climate Change tens of thousands of volunteer hours,
already affecting life in
over 250 tons of debris have been
and How You Can Help Oregon, Stevenson says.
removed from 28 miles of WA, Peninsula
Higher seas will mean
Thursday Jan 21 Beaches. The GrassRoots Garbage Gang, changes to the shoreline
(a not-for-profit 501c3 begun by concerned in coastal hazards, water resources,
and damage to coastal struc-
NATURE MATTERS presents an evening Student Conservation Association (SCA) citizens) gets busy each January, April and tures. The impacts are being felt and forest disturbance. Previously
of conversation about observation, citi- to fully immerse herself in community July, when hundreds of volunteers, with upstream too, in the watersheds he worked with Portland-based
zen science and phenology – the study outreach, education, and youth leader- support from local businesses and State or- that support our fisheries, and Ecotrust to map critical fishing
of cyclic and seasonal change at Astoria’s ganizations go out to gather the garbage, across the mountains where most grounds off the Oregon Coast in
Fort George Brewery. ship. Since her initial involvement with and half the volunteers come from outside Oregonians live. But the news isn’t a process to site renewable ocean
The explorers Meriwether Lewis and the SCA she finds more pleasure in Pacific County, and all over the Northwest. all doom and gloom, Stevenson energy. Before moving to Oregon,
William Clark were some of America’s hiking, photographing the outdoors, and Join the Garbage Gang this January says. It’s his job to ask what we Stevenson worked on fisheries and
first scientific observers, making notes philosophizing. 16. Arrive at any major beach approach need to do to ensure that the ocean planning issues for NOAA in
and sketches about plants and animals In summer 2015, she came to Lewis at 9:30am to sign in and pick up supplies, things we care about will remain Silver Springs, Maryland. He has a
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vation continues to play a critical role part of the NPS Academy, a program and enjoy a morning on the beach while today about management of our University.
Meet for coffee and fun discussing in animal and plant species monitoring, within the SCA. As a Healthy Parks making an incredible difference. natural resources can have just as Listening to the Land is a
Local, Statewide, and National - particularly in the face of climate change intern, Fernandez created a map and Then finish off the day of good work profound an impact as will climate monthly winter speaker series
and its impacts. National programs such brochure of parks within Astoria as part sharing stories with other volunteers over a change itself. offered January through May and
Clatsop County Democrats as Project Budburst serve to connect citi- of a bigger campaign to get the people fitrye eC benotwelr oinf hOocte saonu pPa artk P- efrnoinms unloa oSnr. uAncttiilv - John Stevenson is a regional presented by North Coast Land
Meet January 25 zen scientists with opportunities to help of Clatsop County more active. She also the pots run dry, around 1:30 or 2pm. extension climate specialist with Conservancy and the Necanicum
monitor changes in plants and animals in Oregon Sea Grant and the Climate Watershed Council in partnership
their communities. got involved with the local Hispanic For information on how to join the Gar- Impacts Research Consortium, with the Seaside Public Library.
bage Gang on January 16, go to www.
On Jan. 21 hear from Nancy Fernan- community allowing her to connect with where he facilitates community ad- Learn more at NCLCtrust.org.
ourbeach.org. Adopt-a-beach inquiries
dez, a climate change intern with Lewis the youth, a few of whom were able to aptation to climate-driven changes
send to [email protected].
and Clark National Historical Park and attend summer camp for the first time.
San Juan Island National Historical Park,
Her other projects included assistance Project leaders needed for Oregon’s largest volunteer
as she talks about Budburst at the Parks,
an opportunity for the public to learn with a new museum exhibit on the his- A Volunteer’s Choice Event Earth Day event, SOLVE IT for Earth Day on April 23.
about tracking changes to 10 significant tory of Chinese cannery workers of the Haystack Rock
SOLVE is accepting applications for volunteers to lead Earth Day projects
plants at each park. Fernandez, a 2015 Lower Columbia. Awareness Program for the 27th annual SOLVE IT for Earth Day event. SOLVE IT for Earth Day
graduate of the NPS Academy, delves Lewis and Clark National Historical projects will take place across the state on Saturday, April 23 from 9am-
into the history of plant phenology as Park and San Juan Island National Histor- On Saturday, January 16, 10am – 1pm. Also as part of SOLVE IT, teachers are encouraged to involve their
seen through the eyes of Lewis and students in service-learning activities any time between April 18 and April
ical Park are two of the nation’s 409 sites
Clark, and gives practical information 2pm, HRAP presents a hands-on 29. The deadline for applications is Monday, February 1.
about how to get involved with Project celebrating the 100th anniversary of the event to learn about and select Project leaders receive assistance for Earth Day volunteer projects,
Budburst locally and regionally. National Park Service in 2016. In prepa- including project planning and training, event flyers and pre-event public-
Fernandez was born in Santa Cruz ration for the next 100 years, servicewide your preferred station on the ity, online volunteer registration, and cleanup project supplies. SOLVE also
County, California. After moving various goals include creating the next genera- beach, or behind the scenes. If has a limited number of grants of up to $100 for reimbursement of project
expenses.
times throughout her childhood, she tion of stewards, engaging communities you are interested in volunteering The SOLVE IT for Earth Day program supports Oregonians who help
finally arrived in the Central Valley where and building resiliency into natural and with HRAP, this is a great time to take care of our parks, waterways and neighborhoods by picking up trash,
she would later attend and graduate pulling invasive weeds and planting native trees and shrubs. Last year,
from CSU Stanislaus with a degree in cultural landscapes. learn about the program. Stop by SOLVE IT helped 9,300 Oregonians volunteer at over 165 sites across
Anthropology. Her interest in ancient Nature Matters is free, open to the pub- each table and see what each sta- Oregon. “SOLVE is ready to help individuals, community groups, and gov-
knowledge, and the people and cultures ernment agencies organize successful volunteer events in their community
shaped by it, were her first introduction lic, and takes place in the Fort George’s tion communicates to visitors. to take care of the special natural areas, parks, and neighborhoods they
to environmental stewardship. It wasn’t Lovell Showroom. Doors open at 6pm Taking place at Cannon Beach love “ said Quintin Bauer, SOLVE Statewide Team Leader.
until her last year in college when she and the talk begins at 7pm. City Hall, 163 E Gower Ave. calIln SteOreLVstEe dat v5o0lu3n-8te4e4r- 9le5a7d1e.rs can visit solveoregon.org to apply online or
was given the opportunity through the
9 Jan 16 hipfishmonthly.com
The Great Oregon Army
Dear Stranger
and Return of the SOBs
Letter Exchange
An Oregon Humanities Program
Dear Stranger Letter Exchange Continues In January
Submissions for Dear Stranger, a letter-exchange program from
Oregon Humanities, are due January 22, 2016.
PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Humanities invites Oregonians
to write a personal letter to someone they’ve never met this
winter as part of Dear Stranger, a letter-exchange project now in
its second year.
By Dear Stranger aims to engage Oregonians from all walks of
life through the mail. The premise is simple: Write a letter, get
a letter, and make a new connection. There have been three
Matt
rounds of Dear Stranger each year, one for each issue of Or-
egon Humanitiesmagazine. The theme for the current round of
Love Dear Stranger is “Move.”
Why a letter exchange? Part of Oregon Humanities’ mission
to connect Oregonians to ideas that change lives and transform
communities is bringing people together across differences,
It has begun…the massing These forces are legion and relentless and they
beliefs, and backgrounds, both in person, through programs like
have to be pulverized every now and then in a
of a great Oregon army. the Conversation Project and Think & Drink, and over distances,
very public fashion. Virtually every week I receive
through Oregon Humanities and Dear Stranger. To date, more
an email from a coastal resident who reports of
than 250 Oregonians have written Dear Stranger letters.
The army is leaderless as far as a single individual another violation of the great birthright.
goes. The leader is the people of Oregon. Anyone
who has ever enjoyed one minute on the state’s • A beachfront property owner in Rockaway
publicly-owned beaches is a soldier in the army. wants to install more riprap
Isn’t that all of us. Isn’t that you? Isn’t that your • An Arch Cape couple claims part of the beach
dog? as their private fiefdom
On July 7, 2017 the army will wage a monumen- • A new mansion in South Beach blocks a path to
tal 24-hour campaign to commemorate the 50th the beach used for half a century
anniversary of the famous 1967 Beach Bill that • A beach access in Lincoln City being overrun
protected the dry sands areas of our ocean beaches by vehicles
from privatization and prudery. • An old nemesis to the Beach Bill resurfaces in
No symposiums. No panel discussions. No Neskowin
speechifying. No power points! No meetings and • A proposed golf course in South Tillamook
mission statements. No scholarly articles with County that would desecrate a pristine beachfront
footnotes. area
Rather, we will party. On the beach. All day and • Beach access signs disappear and disappear
all of the night.
The goal is to put 50,000 Oregonians on the And so on.
The winter 2015 prompt for letter writers is as follows:
socialist beaches from Hammond to Brookings
Enjoy the serenity of our Write about moving: moving on, moving over, feeling moved,
gardens, wooded paths, sauna, doing what we’ve done for generations. I want it to Back in 1967, a group of citizens formed a politi- being moved, making a move, keeping things in motion. A time
yurt and bhuddas . . . become an international spectacle. I want Fox news cal organization called Citizens to Save Oregon
you pulled up stakes or joined a movement.
. . . in Nahcotta, Washington anchors shaking their blow-dried heads at all the Beaches to help pass the Beach Bill when it faced
on Sandridge Road, organic Oregonians. almost insurmountable odds. The “SOBS,” as their Writers will send their letters along with a self-addressed,
just south of Bay Avenue stamped envelope and a signed permission form (available at
overlooking willapa bay Driftwood forts, hackey sack, sand castles, opponents quickly dubbed them, didn’t have one
oregonhumanities.org) to Oregon Humanities. Letters will be
sculptures, cairns, football, walking, running, mean- paid staffer. They were the people—you.
“women have been central to the environ- dering, mediations, bonfires, amorous avocations, The SOBS won. They would not give up. swapped with the goal of pairing individuals from different parts
mental movement and our understanding of of the state. What happens next is up to the writers; the hope is
kite flying, perch fishing, sea stripping, surfing, I have reformed the SOBS to commemorate the
ecology since its earliest stirrings and fragile that the project will inspire further correspondence.
beginnings in the 19th century” paddle boarding, clamming, rock hounding, limpet 50th anniversary of the Beach Bill. The new SOBS
Excerpted from “Rachel Carson and hunting, weddings, divorces, kelp flogging, salmon are going to take it to a whole new level. We have Letters should be addressed to Dear Stranger, 921 SW
Her Sisters” by Robert K. Musil Washington St., Suite 150, Portland, Oregon, 97205. Oregon
bakes, reading, brooding, reflecting, baptisms, new skills and new weapons.
Humanities will exchange letters mailed through January 22,
ablutions. Don’t you want to join? Don’t you want
2016. Any letters postmarked after the deadline will be returned
Who cares what you do that day or to enroll your children, grandchildren?
to their writers.
night. Just be there! Your dog, too? Are you ready for a noble
Letters will be mailed to participants the week of January
It won’t cost anyone a cent be- purpose? To get off your ass and work for a
25. Instructions for replying to your letter will be enclosed. If
cause this is Oregon and decades better Oregon for the next generation?
you have questions about Dear Stranger, email dearstranger@
ago we decided to take a different,
oregonhumanities.org or call Ben Waterhouse at (503) 241-
better path to preserve the “great Go to www.nestuccaspitpress.com and
0543, ext. 122. Further details about the project may be found
birthright” as former Governor Os- join the 7-7-17 celebration. Enlist every-
at oregonhumanities.org.
wald West memorably described our one you know.
Oregon Humanities connects Oregonians to ideas that
publicly-owned beaches?
change lives and transform communities. More information
The Governor of Oregon better show up or we And get ready to party.
about our programs and publications—which include the
need a new Governor.
Conversation Project, Think & Drink, Humanity in Perspective,
What are you doing to protect it? Will you get Matt Love is the author/editor of 14 books about
Public Program Grants, andOregon Humanities magazine—can
commit to July 7, 2017 and hit the beach? Will Oregon, including The Great Birthright. His books
be found at oregonhumanities.org. Oregon Humanities is an
you send a message to the malevolent forces that are available through coastal bookstores or his
independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for
would try to undermine or overthrow the great web site. He can be reached at nestuccaspitpress@
the Humanities and a partner of the Oregon Cultural Trust.
www.mobydickhotel.com birthright? gmail.com
360-665-4543 or 1-800-673-6145
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