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May 18, 2018 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com • 3A WHO WILL BE THE OFFICIAL BIRD? Red-winged blackbird in the running By Brenna Visser Cannon Beach Gazette NEAL MAINE The red-winged blackbird could be Cannon Beach’s official bird. The coronation of the red-winged blackbird as the official bird of Cannon Beach will have to wait. While city councilors indicated Tues- day, May 8, they generally support the bird’s ascension to the throne, they vot- ed 3-2 to table the proclamation to allow more time for public comment. “I prefer that we have public input,” City Councilor George Vetter said. “I don’t want people to come back and say ‘Gee, where did this come from?’ and ask about why their favorite bird wasn’t con- sidered.” The idea was brought to the City Council in April by Neal Maine, a long- time nature photographer and repre- sentative of the 12 Days of Earth Day committee. The group wanted the city to recognize an official bird to honor the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, a landmark federal law that protects dozens of species of birds. The medium-sized, black-and-red songbird was chosen because they are abundant and represent the local ecolo- gy, Maine said in April. Recognizing the birds would also hold historical value as many live on the Little Pompey Wetland — a marsh named after the son of Sa- cagawea from the Lewis and Clark Ex- pedition by Cannon Beach Elementary School fifth-graders more than 20 years ago. But some city councilors couldn’t help but address the tufted puffin in the room. Library to host annual Memorial Day weekend rare and old book sale By Joseph Bernt For Cannon Beach Gazette From thousands of books residents and visitors donated to the Cannon Beach Library this past year, library volun- teers have selected hundreds of rare, old, and classic books for this annual Memorial Day Weekend fundraiser. This year the rare and old book sale occurs Saturday to Monday, May 26-28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock. The books selected for this special sale range from $1 to $600 each, prices far lower than found online and in brick-and- mortar used bookstores. Most books are priced under $10. This sale features first-edition, author-signed, particularly col- lectible, richly bound and sim- ply interesting old books. Collectors will find some surprises, including many Modern Library and Every- man’s Library editions and numerous books signed by author Ursula K. Le Guin, a longtime resident of Portland and Cannon Beach. Le Guin died in January. Cannon Beach Library differs from a public library in that it is a member-owned nonprofit organization that has served the library and infor- mation needs of residents and visitors in Cannon Beach and Arch Cape since 1927. The library accomplish- es this mission through the efforts of 95 volunteers who contributed 8,750 hours this past year to ordering new books and videos; cataloging and covering books; sorting shelves; managing the library desk; pricing used books and stocking the used book sale room; maintaining the build- ing and equipment; servicing interlibrary loan requests and answering visitor and patron questions. Volunteers also arrange such special member and community events as the Fall Festival and Crafts Sale, the Holiday Tea open house, Northwest Author appearances and Cannon Book Reads meet- ings; and this book sale and the library’s huge July Fourth used book sale. The Cannon Beach Library has one paid employee, but the labor of volunteers represents the equivalent of having four additional full-time employ- ees. Still, volunteers alone cannot provide patrons with all their library and information services. To remain open and add new books — including current children’s titles—and videos in a warm, well-lit building, requires fundraising. The city of Cannon Beach provides a small subsidy to the library and patron fees help, but numerous fundraising events, such as this Memorial Day Weekend sale — along with generous donations from library members, residents and visitors to Cannon Beach and Arch Cape, and proceeds from an always open book sale room — cover the costs of new books and videos, a paid office manager, building mainte- nance, office equipment, sup- plies and utility bills. This Me- morial Day Weekend will find volunteers managing a three- day rare and old book sale and a drawing for a stunning hand- sewn, heirloom quilt. “I was just talking to someone today about this, and the first thing they asked was ‘What about the puffins?’ I don’t think it’s been acknowledged and an- nounced in a way to invite public com- ment,” City Councilor Mike Benefield said. “Because it addresses the public image of the city, I don’t mind pushing it back to get more input.” Some in the community have raised eyebrows as to why the town’s iconic bird took a back seat during the nomi- nation process. Maine argued in April the red-winged blackbird is more visible than the elusive tufted puffin — which only nests a few months of the year at Haystack Rock — and that it was import- ant to “give credit to another species.” Mayor Sam Steidel and City Council- or Brandon Ogilvie were the two dissent- ing votes, but chose not to offer reasons as to why. OBITUARIES Ann Kristin Fontaine Cannon Beach Nov. 22, 1941 — April 18, 2018 The Rev. Ann Kristin (Haldors) Fontaine, was instrumental in the Education for Ministry age 76, died at home in Cannon Beach, Ore- (EfM) program, serving as a mentor and trainer gon, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in the pres- for over 30 years. ence of her loving family and in the worldwide In 1991, Ann was called to the priesthood, prayers of people whose lives she touched. A graduating in 1994 from Harvard University kind and caring mother and grandmother, Ann with a master’s degree in divinity. She was or- spent her life fighting for justice and equality, dained on Jan. 6, 1996. She found her vocation serving as an interim priest. and helping people from all walks In 2012 they moved to Cannon of life discover their purpose and Beach, Oregon, where she was called strength. out of retirement to work as an inter- Ann was born in Portland, Or- egon, on Nov. 22, 1941, to Gustav im priest at both Grace Episcopal in Charles and Dorothy Margaret (Mill- Astoria and St. Catherine’s of Alex- andria in Nehalem. er) Haldors. She graduated from Outside of her work changing Lewis and Clark College in Port- the world, Ann was a devoted Cubs land with a bachelor of arts degree fan and all-around baseball nut, and in education in 1963. She married loved spending time with her chil- James Heryford Fontaine on March Ann Fontaine dren and grandchildren at Cannon 9, 1963, at Grace Episcopal Church Beach. She remained an active mem- in Portland, Oregon, and had three ber of the global online community, children, Kristin Elizabeth Haldors Fontaine (born 1968), John Stephen Fontaine and continued to advocate for social justice and (born 1973) and Matthew James Fontaine (born equality until the end of her life. Ann is survived by her husband, James; 1977). In 1972, Ann and James settled permanently brother, James Haldors; daughter, Kristin in Lander, Wyoming, where Ann became a lo- Fontaine (David Dailey); sons, John Fontaine cal lay leader in the Episcopal Church, quickly (Reidy Brown) and Matt Fontaine (Tamara Par- rising to state and national leadership positions. is); and her grandchildren, Quinn Dailey, Sarah She fought tirelessly for the equality of Fontaine, Hetty Fontaine, Lander Fontaine, and women, LGBTQ people, and people of color, Mickey Fontaine. More information can be found at sea- working to ensure that all could live without fear, and serve where they were called. 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