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4C THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015 PARTING SHOTS A weekly snapshot from The Daily Astorian and Chinook Observer photographers A sunset over Youngs Bay in Astoria. JOSHUA BESSEX — The Daily Astorian OPB explores the history of Astoria PORTLAND — OPB will premiere a new, half-hour “Oregon Experience” docu- mentary that examines the rich history As- toria. “Astoria” airs at 9 p.m. Feb. 9 on OPB TV. An advance free public screening will be held at the Columbia River Maritime Museum at 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Astoria is the oldest U.S. settlement west of the Rockies and has survived booms and busts and endured several no- table fires — one of them catastrophic. Despite it all, Astorians have demonstrated their resilience — rebuilding and refocus- ing over the years. Astoria’s first sawmill was built in 1851, and many others would follow. Large freighters and sailing ships could dock at Astoria’s piers. The port city shipped logs and lumber from the lower Columbia re- gion to markets around the world. In addition to its reputation as a timber producer, Astoria also came to be known as the salmon-canning capital of the world, as the Columbia River system was one of the world’s most productive generators of chinook, coho and sockeye salmon and steelhead trout. The first cannery on the river opened in 1866 on the Washington side. Astoria then opened its first in 1874. Just two years later, 17 salmon canneries operated in and around the area. Over time, several Astoria canner- ies consolidated into what became the world headquarters of Bumble Bee Seafoods. In the 1960s, Bumble Bee was the largest salmon-canning company in the world. Commercial fishing, logging and ship- ping still contribute to the Astoria economy, but at levels far reduced from the peak years in the past. Today, Astoria presents itself as a city with a unique variety of historic homes, a tourist destination with many museums and shops, and a great place to retire. In this new documentary, “Oregon Ex- perience” explores the rich history and transformation of this coastal community beginning with its establishment in 1811 ? 9-1-WHAT? Courtesy of Columbia River Maritime Museum Butterfly fleet. by John Jacob Astor. Along with historical film and photos, “Astoria” features inter- views with: • Peter Stark, author of “Astoria” • Samuel Johnson, executive director, Columbia River Maritime Museum • McAndrew Burns, executive director, and Liisa Penner, archivist for the Clatsop County Historical Society • John Goodenberger, historic building consultant • Richard Basch, vice chairman of the Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes • Irene Martin, author and salmon in- dustry historian • David Lum, retired Astoria auto dealer and son of Chinese immigrants “Astoria” was written and produced by Eric Cain and edited by Lisa Suinn Kallem. For more information, visit http://opb.is/ orexastoria. OPB and the Columbia River Mari- time Museum host a free, public screen- ing event at the museum in Astoria 7 p.m. Feb. 6 (doors open at 6:30). The screening event will feature the full-length documen- tary and a Q&A with OPB producer Eric Cain. Courtesy of Clatsop County Historical Society From Sean Fitzpatrick Loan. Image of Workers unloading large Chinook Salmon from fishing boat to a barge tender. Photo ca 1900 - 1915. 9-1-What?: Sorcery, indecency, lunacy and inaccuracy 9-1-What? makes a return appearance with a new handler, reporter Kyle Spurr. This reoccurring feature highlights the best of the worst dispatch reports around the area. http://bit.ly/1JvWeT3: {12/11 @ 3:36 p.m.} A #Warrenton caller reported a man is calling and making accusations of witchcraft and sorcery. http://bit.ly/1yNLe1Y: {12/14 @ 8:49 p.m.} Two people reported having sex behind Starbucks in #Warrenton. Both cited for public indecency. http://bit.ly/1CnjBOa: {12/31 @ 1:13 p.m.} Man carrying wad of cash, swinging a cane, yelling in middle of the street, wearing a black hat, dark jacket #Astoria http://bit.ly/1z0tv95: {1/8 @ 9:55 p.m.} Intoxicated man trying to ride a bike. Man located, will be pushing bike rest of the way home. #Astoria http://bit.ly/1CxuLQF: {1/13 @ 4:25 p.m.} Out of control woman reported in #Astoria. Woman just had low blood sugar, caller will call back if they have an issue. http://bit.ly/1Bm4T8D: {1/22 @ SP`0DQUHSRUWHGO\¿OPLQJSHRSOH in the Costco parking lot in #Warrenton. Man contacted, said he just purchased a camera. W e are excited to w elcom e an ad d itional h ygienis t to ou r Seas id e and As toria offices to accom m od ate ou r grow ing practice. For a lim ited tim e new patients w ill receive a cou rtes y fu ll exam w ith a paid d ental clean ing and x-rays . Fam ily and Cos m etic D entis try Serving Seas id e and A s toria 712 S . Holla d a y Drive S ea s id e • 5 03.738 .8 378 w w w.w es tw ind d enta ls ea s id e.com 8 5 5 Excha nge S teet As toria • 5 03.32 5 .32 30
