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7A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2016 Debbie Reynolds and daughter Weintraub: ‘It’s nice to be able Carrie Fisher linked by death to develop a program on your own’ By ANDREW DALTON Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Debbie Reynolds embodied the sun- shine of postwar America on the screen as she matched steps with Gene Kelly in “Singin’ in the Rain.” Carrie Fisher brought the sarcasm and cynicism of the Baby Boomers to her movies, books and stage shows, even when she was playing a prin- cess in “Star Wars.” The mother and daughter, separated by so many differ- ences both personal and gener- ational, are likely drawn closer in the public memory after their deaths on successive days. Reynolds died on Wednes- day at age 84, just as she and the rest of the world were start- ing to mourn her daughter Fisher, who died on Tuesday at 60, days after falling ill on a flight. Even after a year of shock- ing and constant celebrity deaths, the one-two punch of Fisher and Reynolds brought a staggering finale to 2016. Reynolds’ son Todd Fisher said his sister’s death was “just too much” for his mother. “She said, ‘I want to be with Carrie,”’ Fisher told The Asso- ciated Press by phone from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where Reynolds had just died after being rushed there earlier in the day. “And then she was gone.” No cause of death has been revealed for either woman. Continued from Page 1A Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Actress Debbie Reynolds poses for a portrait in Bev- erly Hills, Calif., in 2013. Roberts: New co-coordinator says she has ‘giant shoes to fill’ Continued from Page 1A Another volunteer, Kathy Sasso, of Astoria, said Rob- erts’ Wishing Tree legacy will be her success at galvanizing community support, an effort that could sustain the program for a long time. Robyn Koustik, of Asto- ria, and Denise Cleveland, of Warrenton, are stepping up as co-coordinators. Roberts may be a small person, Koustik said, but “I’ve got giant shoes to fill.” Gift giving Roberts took over the program when the Wishing Tree covered all of Clatsop County. Since then, some cit- ies have developed their own programs. When parents apply, their children’s Christmas wish list is written on a bell-shaped paper ornament, which is hung on a “wishing tree” dis- played in a bank, store or other business. Community mem- bers take the bells, buy the gifts and place them under a wishing tree. The volunteers then gather the gifts, which are trans- ported to the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Families show up to collect them, along with any food baskets ordered. If a family can’t pick up the gifts, local military personnel and Rotary Club members deliver them. Oftentimes a sponsor will “adopt” a family and buy all of their toys and food for the holidays. Many children ask for stan- dard fare like Legos, Barbies, crayons, X-Boxes or a bike. Others wish for things less widely available. One young man asked for some sports memorabilia, and his donor gave him hundreds of baseball and football cards from his personal collection. When a girl asked for special effects makeup, Roberts and the Wishing Tree team spe- cially ordered it for her. “Barb gives special atten- tion to all of these kids and the gift requests that they have,” Fick said. “We can’t give everybody everything they want, but a lot of things that are doable, she makes sure that they happen every year.” Koustik is director of the Astoria Armory community center and has helped arrange storage for the Wishing Tree. She knows, and regularly sees, many of the kids whose fami- lies benefit from the program. When Roberts said she was going to step down as coordi- nator and worried that the pro- gram may not continue, Kous- tik said she “just couldn’t in good conscience let it go away.” Deserving of Christmas Sasso’s 15-year-old daugh- ter, Nikkole, won Miss North Coast Outstanding Teen this year and has been volunteering for the Wishing Tree since she was 3. Her platform, inspired by her work with Roberts, was “Every child deserves a Christmas.” Roberts and her husband, Steve, work virtually year- round on the Wishing Tree: storing up clothes and supple- mental toys; reminding spon- sors to donate; and other- wise pulling all of the pieces together. Year after year, the Wish- ing Tree has been a lifestyle for them. When they would visit Barb’s parents’ house for Christmas dinner, they would always deliver at least three packages of gifts to families en route. “That’s just the way it was,” Steve said. Kathy Sasso told Barb, “I see you treat every one of those children like they’re your own. You have that kind of caring for every one of them.” In Roberts’ living room stood a Christmas tree dec- orated with thank-you notes written by people who picked up their Wishing Tree gifts. When Barb Roberts said she and her husband didn’t have kids, Sasso corrected her: “You have 850 this year.” T HURSDAY E VENING (2) (-) (-) (6) (-) (8) (9) (10) (12) (13) (-) (20) (-) (29) (30) (31) (32) (34) (35) (36) (38) (39) (43) (44) (45) (46) (47) (48) (49) (50) (51) (52) (53) (54) (56) (57) (58) (61) (63) (64) (65) (162) L KATU KOMO KING KOIN KIRO KGW KRCW KOPB KPTV KPDX KCPQ TBS KZJO ESPN ESPN2 NICK DISN FAM FMC LIFE ROOT FS1 SPIKE COM HIST A&E TLC DISC NGEO TNT AMC USA FOOD HGTV FX CNN FNC CNBC BRAV TCM SYFY RFD (2) (4) (5) (-) (7) (-) (3) (10) (12) (-) (13) (20) (22) (29) (30) (31) (32) (34) (35) (36) (38) (39) (43) (44) (45) (46) (47) (48) (49) (50) (51) (52) (53) (54) (56) (57) (58) (61) (63) (64) (65) (162) 6 PM ‘A lot of fun’ After working on federal or statewide land access issues, Weintraub said working in a small community is “a lot of fun.” “It’s nice to be able to develop a program on your own and see it to fruition,” Weintraub said. “There’s a high degree of fulfillment and personal satisfaction in that. It’s on a very real scale.” At the chamber, Wein- traub’s tasks range from post- ing on Instagram to planning marketing efforts for the year and coordinating arts festi- vals or business after-hours events. A major part of his job is marketing Cannon Beach to group events like conferences. Since Cannon Beach is at maximum capacity during summer months, Weintraub said the chamber does not advertise in the summer and instead encourages visitors during the off-season. “We look for other oppor- tunities,” he said. “We’re try- ing to find a way to temporally diversify financial benefits of tourism during the entire year.” In his spare time, Wein- traub takes advantage of the North Coast’s recreational opportunities by fishing, run- ning and biking. Although he rides his bike throughout town, he hopes the city will foster more rec- reational opportunities and promote different modes of transportation. Enhancing bike paths and ensuring crosswalks are well- marked could make a dif- ference for pedestrians and cyclists, he said. “I think the answer is to create awareness.” Weintraub also appreciates the local arts scene. “I have had a wonderful time exploring all of the art galleries,” he said. “We have some talented artists here.” He makes a point to spend time at the ocean every day, for “more than just a fleeting glimpse.” “I think we’re incredibly fortunate to literally live at the edge of the continent here,” Weintraub said. “I don’t know if I’m going to live here for the next 65 years of my life, so I might as well enjoy it every day I can.” Leinassar Dental Excellence Trusted, Caring and Affordable Dental Care I ha ve alwa ys d rea d ed going to a ny d entist, b u t this wa s the b est experience ever for the hygienist (Ju lie). N o pa in, no sitting in the cha ir forever. Su sa n cou ld n’t ha ve b een nicer. View wa s terrific w hen I cou ld see it. G la d I w ent. Peg D . 5 03 .3 25 .03 10 14 14 M a rin e Drive, Asto ria w w w .sm ilea sto ria .co m LISTINGS THE DAILY ASTORIAN A “There’s a sense of commu- nity support.” Weintraub previously lived in Portland. As the associate regional director for the Inter- national Mountain Biking Association’s Pacific North- west region, he worked on mountain biking advocacy, education and helping to pro- vide access to trails. “Being able to have a pos- itive impact on my recre- ational community across four states … I think that’s a pretty empowering thing to wake up to every morning,” he said. Weintraub’s passion for racing bikes began when he was 14. In graduate school, he started a side business for Seat- tle area bicycle events, such as festivals and races. That led him to work for regional and state organizations, then the International Mountain Biking Association. Weintraub holds bache- lor’s and master’s degrees in forestry from the University of Washington. While study- ing ecology, climate dynam- ics and tree growth, he real- ized his skills were best used through policy and advocacy work. At the International Moun- tain Biking Association, Wein- traub educated communities on how recreation can finan- cially benefit cities. Working on destination development projects connected him to Travel Oregon and eventually to the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce. JEFFREY M . LEINASSAR DM D, FAGD Evening listings THURSDAY D ECEMBER 29 A - Charter Astoria/ Seaside - L - Charter Long Beach 6:30 7 PM 7:30 8 PM 8:30 9 PM 9:30 10 PM 10:30 11 PM 11:30 KATU News at 6 Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune Baking "Custard and Meringue Week" Amer. Housewife Speechless Modern Family Fresh Off the Boat KATU News at 11 (:35) Jimmy Kimmel KOMO 4 News Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! Baking "Custard and Meringue Week" Amer. 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