THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016
COMMUNITY
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LEND AN EAR
TAKE THAT, SOLAR VOYAGER
HELL AND HIGH WATER
een anticipating the release of Portland indie rock group Blind
Pilot’s new album, “And Then Like Lions,” long-awaited since
their last, “We Are The Tide” in 2011? Don’t want to wait until Aug.
19 or 20 to hear the group (which is pictured) live at the Liberty The-
ater? You’re in luck. You can listen to the new album right this minute
on NPR Music First Listen at http://tinyurl.com/lion-pilot or buy it at
www.blindpilot.com
Blind Pilot has come a long way since it started, with singer/song-
writer Israel Nebeker (a Seaside High School graduate) and drummer
Ryan Dobrowski touring the West Coast on bicycles. There are now
six in the group, and they have a record deal and a national fan base.
“The past isn’t inished with us yet,” Nebeker told NPR in an
email, describing the emotions motivating the new songs. “Love can
be like that, too. I think of this album as a conversation about differ-
ent kinds of loss and the courage we ind when we face loss honestly,
cracked open and unsure of what we will become, which is the only
real way to face it.”
B
BEWARE THE BEASTIE
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s if there isn’t enough to worry about, living near the Casca-
dia Subduction Zone, now there’s one more thing: Godzilla.
Inspired by the March 11, 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and the
ensuing Fukushima meltdown, “Shin Godzilla” (Godzilla
Resurgence) is on the loose (http://tinyurl.com/gogodzil). Yes,
the stomping, tail-waving reptile is back, and angrier than ever.
Taller, too, in a new movie released in Japan recently. He is pic-
tured in a screen shot, courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd.
Monster movie fans, rejoice. The ilm is expected to be
released in the U.S. later this year.
A
rather alarming report from Zillow, the real estate website,
was posted on KGW.com recently, saying that “thousands”
of Oregon coastal homes will wind up under water because of
rising sea levels (http://tinyurl.com/warrenloat).
Astoria, Coos Bay, Lincoln City and Reedsport are some
of the areas mentioned in the report, losing about 500 homes
each, but Zillow speculates that Warrenton (population 5,050)
would be one of the cities most impacted, with more than 800
houses expected to wind up in the drink. But don’t pack your
kayaks with the family photo albums just yet; the study also
says this watery inlux isn’t expected for around 90 years.
The melting antarctic ice sheet is the troublemaker in this
scenario. “One of the things they found out is there’s going to
be a lot larger sea level rise projected in a lot shorter time period
than anyone had realized,” National Oceanographic and Atmo-
spheric Administration (NOAA) researcher Jen Zamon (pic-
tured left, courtesy of KGW) at the Point Adams Research Sta-
tion in Hammond told KGW. NOAA says the sea will rise 6
feet by 2100, but argues that the rising sea levels can be slowed
by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
One Warrentonian interviewed was unmoved by the Zil-
low report, and didn’t buy NOAA’s projections. Karyn Grass
believed the scientists. She wants her home to be there for
her grandchildren, and feels action should be taken now. “We
can’t just take our planet for granted, we have to make some
changes,” she told KGW.
But one-year Warrenton resident Lynda Joiner (pictured
right, courtesy of KGW) is irmly planted in the here and now
in her home, which is several yards from the Columbia River
— even though she knew she was buying in a tsunami zone.
“We’re extremely happy being here, love being here, we have
wonderful neighbors,” she declared. “No, I’m not moving.”
And you can’t blame her.
The place not to be in 2100, if NOAA is right? Florida,
which is expected to wind up with over 900,000 homes under-
water — at which point, they’re really going to need to rethink
that whole “Sunshine State” idea.
‘CHEF OUTTA WATER’
AROUND TOWN
O
K, solar energy fans: The unmanned solar-powered SeaCha-
rger recently completed its 2,413 mile solo journey across the
Paciic Ocean, NewAtlas.com reports (http://tinyurl.com/solosolar).
The 8-foot long watercraft — Damon McMillan’s two-year
garage project — had a rocky start when a software bug ruined the irst
attempt to set sail on Memorial Day. Two weeks later, on June 11, bug
ixed, SeaCharger was off to sea again from Half Moon Bay, Califor-
nia, and arrived safely in Mahukona, Hawaii 41 days later on July 22.
McMillan’s aim was to create an “unmanned surface vehicle
that could cross an ocean using sunlight as its sole energy source.”
Accordingly, the iberglass-covered hull is topped with solar pan-
els that charge a battery bank to run the autopilot, GPS and satellite
communication circuitry.
The SeaCharger averaged 2.43 mph and 58 miles a day, even
being pushed around by winds and currents, and is pictured, cour-
tesy of www.seacharger.com
By the way, the Solar Voyager, a similar vessel with the same
aim, which tried to cross the Atlantic this summer, wound up being
rescued by the Royal Canadian Navy in June.
TRUE-TONE TREASURE
M
usician Carolyn Spencer of Astoria brought in a mystery she
hopes a reader can solve. Her boyfriend was cleaning out a shed
in Seaside containing “a pile of junk” that was being discarded when
he found an old saxophone in a black leather-bound case with a vel-
vet lining. Both the instrument, a True-Tone Low Pitch tenor sax, and
the case are in excellent “like new” condition.
There’s a little compartment in the case containing all the accom-
panying pieces for the sax, including the mouthpiece, several different
types reeds from a defunct Astoria music store, little music stands to go
on the instrument, and the original cork for the top.
Carolyn gave the sax a toot, and it plays “really well,” she says. “I
love music. I think everyone should have music in their life.”
Now for the mystery part. Inside the instrument case were two
photos. One is a Daily Astorian staff photo from long ago, and the
other is of some musicians playing, including the gentleman shown.
The bandstand has a large G on it. The Ear guesses the vintage of the
photo is the 1940s, from the clothes and because there is a large 48-star
lag (July 4, 1912 — July 3, 1949) hanging in the background.
“He deinitely knew what he was doing,” she noted, “and he must
have been a performer.” So, the question is: Does anyone know who
the mystery musician is? Carolyn would really love to know. If you
recognize him, please contact the Ear at 503-325-3211, ext. 257, or
email ewilson@dailyastorian.com
ATTACK APP
T
he Ear received an intriguing press release this week about Baked
Alaska owner Chef Chris Holen (pictured) co-hosting a new
food and travel TV show pilot with seven-time Emmy nominated
producer and travel show host Jon Olson (pictured inset, courtesy of
NextStop.tv). Olson’s credits include the regional show, “PDXposed,”
which has grown into the national and international travel show, “Next
Stop,” which he hosts and produces.
The pair are hosting “Chef Outta Water,” and the concept is just
what it sounds like. They take chefs out of their own familiar, comfy
kitchen and routine zone and plop them into another chef’s kitchen
so they can work together, and learn from each other. Clearly, the old
“too many chefs” chestnut does not apply.
The pilot episode follows Chef Holen and Olson to Reykjavik,
Iceland where he’ll be in the kitchen of Chef Snorri Sigfusson at
Kol Restaurant (http://kolrestaurant.is). “The chefs will venture out
to ind local ingredients, cook together,” the press release says, “and
Chef Holen will get schooled on traditional and cutting edge Icelandic
cooking styles, techniques and ingredients.”
But then the tables are turned when Chef Sigfusson comes to Asto-
ria, and is challenged to work with local food in Chef Holen’s kitchen
at Baked Alaska — both of which are completely unfamiliar to him.
Want to be part of the ilming? On Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at
the Baked Alaska Annex, the chefs are hosting an evening of Icelan-
dic canapés and cocktails. Then at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15 and 16, there are
dining events featuring an Icelandic tasting menu (using Northwest
ingredients). You’ll need reservations, so email reservations@bake-
dak.com and say which date you’re interested in attending.
Bon appetit! Better yet, verði þér að góðu!
A
little nostalgia from The Morning Astorian, Thurs-
day, Sept. 26, 1901:
• (In honor of the CRPA reunion at Pier 39 Saturday)
Don’t forget the sale of Columbia River Packers Asso-
ciation stock, clear title, 140 shares, par value $14,000
(about $400,000 now), at Ilwaco post ofice Friday, Sep-
tember 27, at 10 a.m. A good investment. Don’t miss it,
as this year’s run of salmon shows that salmon business is
again on the upgrade and this stock will soon be above par.
Steamer Nahcotta leaves Astoria at 7:30 a.m.
• When the Portland fair was opened a few days ago the
Oregonian published a caricature of Admiral Edwards, who
was credited with the statement that the fair was better than the
Astoria Regatta. While in town yesterday, the admiral took
occasion to deny the statement. He says he did not make it.
“Of course, the Portland fair’s all right,” he said. “But
whoever heard of anything better than the Astoria Regatta?
Why, the idea is ridiculous! I understand that the artist
must make pictures of the boys on an occasion of that kind,
but he wants to be careful that he does not relect on the
regatta. That’s a delicate subject with me, and when I saw
that funny picture I was pretty mad. I came down espe-
cially to square myself.”
It is needless to say that the admiral succeeded.
W
ondering where those Great White sharks are, that occasion-
ally turn up at the Cove in Seaside? There’s an app for that: Dor-
sal (www.dorsalwatch.com), available for both iPhone and Android.
Currently used by over 200,000 people, beachgoers can imme-
diately report shark sightings or attacks. According to the website,
sighting reports also come from “oficial channels … Dorsal aerial
surveillance partners and over 100 media outlets” — and a drone
project is in the works. The reports are available via the website, cell
phone, Facebook and Twitter. Fishermen and pilots can use Dorsal
GPS to report sightings, but they need to register irst.
Maybe you can go in the water, after all.
COMMUNITY NOTES
SATURDAY
Lower Columbia R/C Society
— 8:30 a.m., back room at Uptown
Cafe, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, War-
renton. Local Academy of Model
Aeronautics (AMA) chartered radio
control model aircraft club meets for
breakfast and business. All model
aircraft enthusiasts are welcome.
For information, call 503-458-5196
or 503-325-0608.
Angora Hiking Club — 9 a.m.
at Sixth Street parking lot or 9:45
a.m. at Oswald West restrooms.
Neahkahnie Mountain hike. For
information, call June Baumler at
503-368-4323.
Sit and Stitch Group — 11
a.m. to 1 p.m., Custom Threads,
1282 Commercial St. Knitting, cro-
cheting and needle work. For infor-
mation, call 503-325-7780.
Pug Socializing Club — 1
p.m., Carruthers Park, Warrenton.
For pugs and their owners. For
information, call Dave Kinney at
415-827-5190. Join online at http://
tinyurl.com/socialpugs
16, U.S. Highway 101, Gearhart.
Hamburgers and hot dogs pro-
vided. Lodge members welcome
anyone interested in attending to
join in for food and fellowship. For
information, call 503-861-3845.
Columbia
Northwestern
Model Railroading Club — 1
p.m., in Hammond. Group runs
trains on HO-scale layout. For in-
formation, call Don Carter at 503-
325-0757.
National Alliance on Mental
Illness (NAMI) Support Group
— 2 to 3:30 p.m., Seaside Public
Library, 1131 Broadway. Family to
Family Support Group, for anyone
with friend or loved one suffer-
ing from a serious brain (mental)
illness. For information, contact
Myra Kero at 503-738-6165, or
k7erowood@q.com, or go to www.
nami.org
Spinning Circle — 1 to 3
p.m., Astoria Fiber Arts Academy,
1296 Duane St. Bring a spinning
wheel. For information, call 503-
325-5598 or go to http://astoriafi-
berarts.com
SUNDAY
Summer Potluck Picnic — 2
p.m., Sons of Norway Nidaros No.
Line Dancing — 5:30 to 8 p.m.,
Seaside American Legion, 1315
Broadway. For information, call
503-738-5111. No cost; suggested
$5 tip to the instructor.
MONDAY
Chair Exercises for Seniors
— 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in-
formation, call 503-325-3231.
Scandinavian Workshop —
10 a.m., First Lutheran Church, 725
33rd St. Needlework, hardanger,
knitting, crocheting, embroidery
and quilting. All are welcome. For
information, call 503-325-1364 or
503-325-7960.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m.,
Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225
Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do-
nation $3 for those older than 60;
$6.75 for those younger than 60.
For information, call Michelle Lew-
is at 503-861-4200.
Columbia Senior Diners —
11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. Cost
is $6. For information, or to have a
meal delivered, call 503-325-9693.
ers 55 and older, but all ages are
welcome.
Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro-
gram — noon, Warrenton Commu-
nity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Sug-
gested donation of $5 for seniors
and $7 for those younger than 60.
For information, or to volunteer, call
503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday.
Mahjong for Experienced
Players — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in-
formation, call 503-325-3231.
Astoria Rotary Club — noon,
second loor of the Astoria Elks
Lodge, 453 11th St. Guests always
welcome. For information, go to
www.AstoriaRotary.org
Knochlers Pinochle Group —
1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community
Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside.
Cost is $1 per regular session per
person. Players with highest and
second highest scores split the
prize. Game is designed for play-
Astoria Alzheimer’s & Other
Dementia Family Support Group
— 2 to 3:30 p.m., irst-loor confer-
ence room, Clatsop Care Center,
646 16th St. Open to all family
members of people with dementias.
For information, call Rosetta Hurley
at 503-325-0313, ext. 222, or email
support@clatsopcare.org
Line Dancing for Seniors — 3 to
4:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111
Exchange St. Not for beginners. For
information, call 503-325-3231.
See NOTES, Page 2B