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century. The beauty of our
evergreen trees is that they
grow back, from seeds to
giants. And here they do and
have. Those parts of the is-
land that have been replanted
arise now like the promise of
an evergreen salvation. And
that 274-acre grove of cedars
has existed for over 4,000
years. Our grandchildren and
theirs will experience Don
Bonker’s gift of these ver-
dant fruits. They will walk
the miles along narrow forest
paths and experience light in
the forest. Some for the irst
time. Hopefully, not the last.
We did that day. We stood
before the carved wooden
sign that proclaimed Bonk-
er’s accomplishment, “The
Don Bonker Grove,” a small
sign among the great trees.
Walking behind the Bonkers,
my wife overheard the con-
gressman say, “This is the
best day of my life.”
Eyes wide open, we mar-
veled at the giants. Explored
the variety of ferns and
lichen and salal. Explored
other species: hemlock,
alder, ir, and a cornucopia of
miniature plants and lowers.
In one of the grandfather
trees, a granddaughter posed
in the time-etched nook of
the 1,100-year cedar. Camer-
as popped and clicked. Fer-
rier and the three wonderful
rangers stood back proudly
and feasted on that moment,
on a miracle that preserved a
bit of wilderness in a sea of
development and commerce.
Thank God, I thought, for this
wonderful man, a congressman
who cares. And big thanks
for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service that has protected the
best of what we have.
Ask Don Bonker of his
inest accomplishments. Was
it sound economic reform or
his commitment to the good
folk of southwest Washing-
ton? Or trade delegations or
the distribution of big dollars
to infrastructure? No, Bonker
saved Long Island, and he
saved a half dozen other
refuges. “These,” he says,
“These are what I remember
most fondly.”
As light iltered through
the boughs of these protected
giants, a blessing fell upon
us lucky ones. As we skirted
around that island, we mar-
veled at its majesty: Sawlog
Slough, Lewis Slough,
Diamond Point, Agate Beach
and Pinnacle Rocks — all
these, testaments to one
man’s commitment to pro-
tecting light in the forest.
See more photos online
at coastweekend.com
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Palette Puddlers move annual show, sale to Astoria
ASTORIA — Change is in the
air: The Palette Puddlers’ an-
nual Labor Day weekend art
show and sale is moving from
Cannon Beach to the Astoria
Art Loft.
The year has provided
some challenging changes for
the Palette Puddlers. The art
group has lost some mem-
bers due to illness, death and
relocation. But the intrepid
group of professional artists
will continue.
The Palette Puddlers are a
group of professional women
artists, many of whom have
painted together for years.
Every Monday, rain or shine,
they paint in a Cannon Beach
locale. During their weekly
painting meetings, they pro-
vide support, critique artistic
efforts and share the joy of
creativity, as well as just have
a great time. Throughout the
year, they create an art gallery
and sell their original art
works.
At their Labor Day
weekend art show and sale,
members will show and
sell low-cost, original art
as well as provide ongoing
live demonstrations of their
particular art style throughout
the weekend.
The Astoria Art Loft is
located at 106 Third St. above
Dots ‘N Doodles Art Sup-
plies. The show will run from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,
SUBMITTED PHOTOS
An oil painting by Jeannette Gran-Davis.
A watercolor by Suzanne King.
An acrylic painting by Susan Bish.
A mixed-media piece by Ellen
Zimet.
Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept.
5. Admission and refresh-
ments are free.
The members this year
who will be showing and
demonstrating their art at the
Astoria Art Loft include Su-
san Bish, Jeannette Gran-Da-
vis, Judith Fredrikson, Mary
Ann Gantenbein, Linda Geb-
Bargain Bin where unframed
paintings are available for a
minimal price.
In addition to the Pallette
Puddler artists, the event will
also include some of the res-
ident artists from the Astoria
Art Loft. Dots ‘N Doodles
Art Supplies will also have a
Labor Day sale.
hart, Suzanne King, Debbie
Loyd, Jo Pomeroy-Crockett,
Barbara Thacker and Ellen
Zimet. They will be showing
and selling original works
of art including watercolor,
acrylics, mixed-media, oils
and pastels. Cards and print
reproductions will also be
available as well as The
The 13 th Annual
Cannon Beach Cottage & Garden Tour
T HREE -D AY E VENT
S EPTEMBER 9 TH - 11 TH , 2016
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 TH
6:00 p.m. Kicks off with a concert by Kelsey
Mousley and the Next Right Thing and food
by Newman’s at 988 and Sea Level Coffee and
Bakery. Tickets $12
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 TH
12:00 p.m. Luncheon & Lecture at Tolovana Inn
with Libby Holah of Holah Design Tickets $25
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Home & Garden Tour of
Tolovana Tickets $30
6:00 p.m. Maggie & the Cats Concert & Reception
(Fall Raffl e Takes place at this time (included in
home and garden ticket price))
240 11 TH STREET
ASTORIA, OR 97103
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 TH
11:00 a.m. Garden Tea & presentation by author
and naturalist Sherian Wright on beekeeping
for the average gardener Tickets $20
Weekend packages are $60
Advance ticket purchases recommended
For tickets call 503-436-9301 or visit www.cbhistory.org