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10A • May 5, 2017 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com Ocean debris inspires Earth Day artwork Combing the beach, finding inspiration By Brenna Visser Cannon Beach Gazette In town, one tourist’s trash is another artist’s inspiration. On the eleventh day of the 12 Days of Earth Day, some members of the community took a common vex upon the environment — marine debris —and transformed into art. About five submissions were admired and voted upon at the annual Earth Day pot- luck on April 21, where about 60 members of the communi- ty came to celebrate Cannon Beach’s natural beauty. Program coordinator of the Haystack Rock Aware- ness Program Melissa Keyser helped organize this year’s Marine Debris Art Contest, which started last year. She carried on the tradition after the original organizer had to take leave from the commit- tee. “Keeping the beach clean is so important,” Keyser said. “Not only does plastic break- down and stay on the beach, BRENNA VISSER/ CANNON BEACH GAZETTE Patrick Nofield and Eliza Davis look at Lisa Nofield’s submission at the 12 Days of Earth Day potluck. BRENNA VISSER/ CANNON BEACH GAZETTE Lisa Nofield’s submission to the Marine Debris Art Contest. but it bioaccumulate chemi- cals, making highly toxic ma- terial.” ‘Small world’ The theme this year was “It’s a small world,” which had a size limit of no more than 2 cubic feet. Lisa Nofield, one of the artists who submitted, found inspiration in the work of the late Steve McLeod, Cannon Beach artist and ardent beach- comber who died in 2015 and the inspiration for the award given to the best piece. Nof- ield’s piece was a runner-up. “I remember Steve telling me about the garbage patch in the ocean, where all the trash accumulates,” Nofield said. “Now wherever I walk I pick up trash.” Her piece, which was about 2 feet by 2 feet, was constructed out of just one week’s worth of beachcomb- ing. Whole flip-flops, water bottles, plastic netting and more were affixed to a frame with the words “Pick up trash” written on the bottom. On April 1, a cleanup event that spread across the Oregon Coast in 45 locations from Fort Stevens to Brookings, resulted in the removal of 56,000 pounds of litter total in just one day. “I hope that whoever sees this will be inspired to pick up their garbage,” she said. “Even if it’s one piece at a time.” Debra Carnes won the Steve McLeod award for her basket woven entirely with plastic rope, but was not pres- ent at the event. Talk in Manzanita: Understanding tides Conservancy plans guided Jonathan White will read from his book “Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean,” at the Hoffman Cen- ter for the Arts in Manzanita on Saturday, May 20, at 7 p.m. After nearly losing his 65-foot wooden schooner in a large Alaskan tide, writer, sailor, surfer and marine con- servationist Jonathan White vowed to understand the tide. He knew the moon had some- thing to do with it, but what exactly? White has written for the Christian Science Monitor, Sierra, The Sun, Surfer’s Author Jonathan White Journal, Orion, and other pub- lications. He holds an MFA in creative nonfiction, and lives with his wife and son on a small island in Washington State. He has served on nu- merous conservation boards and committees, including the San Juan Preservation Trust, the San Juan County Marine Resources Commit- tee, and the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initia- tive. As founder and former di- rector of the Resource Insti- tute, a nonprofit educational organization based in Seattle, he spent eleven years build- ing a seminar program aboard the schooner Crusader in the Pacific Northwest. Resource Institute sponsored weeklong seminars aboard the 65-foot schooner, with subjects rang- ‘Simple food, done well’ ca n n on bea ch GAZ E T T E hikes to Mystery Peak A botanist-led walk high on Mystery Peak, in the pro- posed Rainforest Reserve. A cross-country trek to a hid- den grove of ancient cedars. A plein air drawing work- shop at Circle Creek Con- servation Center. Lessons in smartphone nature photogra- phy from Gearhart naturalist Neal Maine. These are among the free guided outings offered this summer by North Coast Land Conservancy. Loca- tions range from Warrenton to Neskowin. The outings showcase conservancy prop- erties not normally open to the public and adjacent lands illustrating the types of habi- tats the conservancy protects. In addition to conservan- cy staff, trip leaders include a geologist, a botanist, a pro- fessional artist and illustra- tor, and a renowned photo- journalist. The outings are free, but groups are kept small, and preregistration is required. Visit NCLCtrust.org/on-the- land-summer-outings for more details or to register. OF PLACES YOU CAN PICK UP A COMPLIMENTARY COPY OF THE LOTS G CANNON BEACH AZETTE Food from Page 1A “One day I walked by this building, and it wasn’t for sale, but I just loved it,” she said. “I saw the owner in the building, and something just told me to turn around and ask about it. I knew it was meant to be a restaurant” From there, design and details started to all fall into place, she said. “I love the idea of French food because you start with such excellent ingredients. It’s the essence of simple food done well,” she said. All of the food is made in house, including handmade pasta, butter and fresh-caught fish, she said. “The only thing we buy are the baguettes,” she said While the restaurant has only been open for less than month, Harding said she sees ing from navigation, anthro- pology, and whale research to poetry, writing, music, and photography. James Hillman, Lynn Margulis, Gary Snyder, Robert Bly, Art Wolfe, and William Stafford were among the many who taught aboard Crusader. White’s first book, “Talking on the Water,” grew out of these experiences. The Manzanita Writers’ Series is a program of the Hoffman Center for the Arts and will be held at the Hoff- man Center across from Man- zanita Library at 594 Laneda Ave. Further information is available at hoffmanblog.org. BRENNA VISSER/CANNON BEACH GAZETTE Jane Harding, co-partner of Harding Trading Company. keeping up with the growing demand as the next chapter in her vision for the restaurant. Candlelight and funky French cookware aside, what really drives the ambiance of the place is the crew’s pas- sion, she said. “Running a restaurant is long hours. Nobody does this unless they love it,” she said. “We are operating from pas- sion first and money second.” Harding Trading Compa- ny is open Thursday through Monday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. CANNON BEACH Cannon Beach Bakery Cannon Beach Book Company Cannon Beach Beach Store Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce Cannon Beach City Hall Cannon Beach Conference Center Cannon Beach Family Market Cannon Beach Historical Center Cannon Beach Hotel Cannon Beach Liquor Store Cannon Beach Property Management Cannon Beach RV Resort Cannon Beach Vacation Rentals Cascade Sotheby’s Realty Duane Johnson Real Estate Ecola Creek Lodge EVOO Hallmark Inns & Resorts Inn at Cannon Beach Inn at Haystack Rock Mariner Market Martin Hospitality Mo’s Restaurant Picnic Basket Pig ‘N Pancake Purple Moon/Morris’ Fireside Restaurant RE/MAX Coastal Advantage Sea Ranch RV Park Sea Sprite at Haystack RockSea Sprite on the Estuary Surfcrest Market Sweet Basil’s Cafe & The Wine Bar The Land’s End Motel The Ocean Lodge The Stephanie Inn The Waves Motel Tolovana Inn US Bank/La Luna Loca Windermere Stellar Real Estate SEASIDE Providence Seaside Hospital Rite Aid Safeway Seaside Outlet Center Seaside Signal/Cannon Beach Gazette Office GEARHART Windermere Stellar Real Estate 4,000 COPIES DISTRIBUTED EACH MONTH M A R K ETPL A C E T o pla ce a cla ssified a d ca ll 503-436-2812, log on to w w w .ca n n on bea ch ga zette.com or stop in a t 1555 N . 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