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10A • November 13, 2015 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com Assistance League helps local kids Beach Books marks 10th anniversary Books from Page 1A for reading was fueled particularly by her sev- enth- and eighth-grade English teacher, who VSHQW WKH ¿UVW PLQXWHV of each class reading out loud from classics such as “The Count of Monte Cristo,” “A Tale of Two Cities” and “Les Misera- bles.” “I think that’s where I really fell in love with lit- erature,” Emmerling said. One of her favorite books now is “All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony Doerr. Over the years, Emmer- ling has worked with her husband on a couple busi- nesses, including his cur- rent decorative furnishing company, Gearhart Ironw- erks. In 2005, she decided to start her own retail shop. At the time, there were a few other bookstores downtown that since have closed. She did not know a lot about running a retail store at the time, but she quickly changed that and has continued learning on the job ever since. The store has “a great local following,” she said, but it is still dependent on providing seasonal prod- ucts and catering to out- of-town visitors. About two and a half years ago, Emmerling moved Beach Books to its current loca- tion at 616 Broadway for more space and visibility. ³,W¶V D EHWWHU ¿W KHUH LQ the Gilbert District,” she said. +HU LQYHQWRU\ LV ¿OOHG ZLWK ¿FWLRQ \RXQJ DGXOW and children’s books, var- LRXV QRQ¿FWLRQ ZRUNV DQG a changing collection of whatever is trending at the time. Right now, adult Dress from Page 1A vorite program administered by the Assistance League RI WKH &ROXPELD 3DFL¿F a goody bag replete with cinch-sack, water bottle, Throughout the year, volun- and bonus items from the teers will purchase clothing store. on sale or using coupons “It’s just a great event,” to stock the organization’s Ter Har said. “We receive warehouse in preparation for the program. If neces- back by being able to do this. sary items are not available Last year we clothed over 600 kids in Clatsop County.” at that source when it comes On Tuesday at the Sea- time to supply clothes to the students, volunteers go side Outlets, Nike Night served boys from Seaside, shopping at local establish- PHQWVWR¿OOLQWKHJDSV Warrenton, Knappa, Astoria KATHERINE LACAZE/SEASIDE SIGNAL Volunteer Claire Putz, of and Jewell. About 100 boys enjoyed pizza, music and Volunteers from the Assistance League of the Columbia Warrenton, said her favorite snacks along with purchases Pacific were at Seaside Heights Elementary School on Oct. 8 program is Cinderella’s Clos- of clothing, jackets and shoes. to meet with students and take their measurements to get et, because it is about “mak- them new school outfits, underclothes and winter coats for ing a teenage girl a princess Taking ‘measure’ Operation School Bell. for a day. Overall, it makes at Seaside Heights you feel good.” Cinderella’s Closet, with A team of volunteers VSHFL¿FDWLRQV DQG SUHI- slips signed by parents and re- visited Seaside Heights El- erences. The teams serve turned to school. an inventory of more than 200 gowns, gives high school ementary School early last the same ratio of students month to meet with more compared to overall student Clothing local girls the opportunity to use the dresses — in addition to than 30 students, take their body at each school. This children The Assistance League is shoes, jewelry and other ac- measurements and get their year, it was about 8 percent, preferences. Over the next which equals 37 students at a national, volunteer-driven cessories — for their home- QRQSUR¿W RUJDQL]DWLRQ 7KH coming or prom dances. few days, the volunteers Seaside Heights. Sally LaCoste said she &ROXPELD 3DFL¿F FKDSWHU There is no charge to use the went about acquiring the FORWKHV¿UVWDWWKH$VVLVWDQFH asked school administration serving Clatsop youth, was dresses. They have to be re- League’s warehouse and then how many students could established in 2011, joining turned after the event, but the at local stores. They returned use the service if funding al- more than 120 other chap- girls may keep the shoes and to the school Oct. 13 to deliv- lowed, and the answer was ters nationwide. The group accessories. between 40 and 50. was functioning as a guild er the clothes. Overall, the Columbia “We’re working on get- three years prior to that while 3DFL¿F FKDSWHU KHOSV FORWKH Mission accomplished. “It’s so community ting that information from ZRUNLQJRQEHFRPLQJDQRI¿- more than 600 schoolchildren based,” Kathy Arndt, a vol- each school so we could cial chapter, Cartwright said. throughout Clatsop Coun- The local chapter’s pro- ty, raises more than $80,000 unteer from Warrenton, said dress more,” which would of Operation School Bell, the require more fundraising, JUDPV SULPDULO\ EHQH¿W FKLO- and invests more than 8,000 Assistance League’s signa- chapter President Jane Cart- dren in need. They are fo- volunteer hours from about cused on providing clothes 140 volunteers. All regular ture program. “You see the re- wright said. The school counselor that “heal a lot of hurt,” “build PHHWLQJVDUHKHOGRQWKH¿UVW sults immediately. It’s one of these things where it’s good and principal of each school FRQ¿GHQFH DQG VHOIHVWHHP´ Thursday of each month from LGHQWL¿HV WKH VWXGHQWV PRVW and “keep youth wanting to 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Englund all around.” Each Clatsop County in need. They are sent home go to school,” Cartwright said. Marine Supply Co. in Astoria Arndt said Operation To join, donate or get more school has a team of vol- with permission slips to be unteers dedicated to serv- signed by their parents or School Bell, which serves information, visit www.assis- ing the students by meeting guardians. One of the organi- students in kindergarten to tanceleaguecp.org or contact them and then returning zation’s challenges, LaCoste 12th grade twice per year in the organization at PO Box ZLWK FORWKHV WKDW ¿W WKHLU said, is getting the permission the fall and spring, is her fa- 596, Astoria 97103. coloring books are very popular, she said. Emmer- OLQJ DOVR ¿QGV FDUGV DUH big sellers. She said she believes products such as that are a way for people to escape technology’s en- croachment in nearly every aspect of life. “We need something that’s impactful and per- sonal, and cards seem to ¿OO WKDW QLFKH IRU D ORW RI people,” she said. To compete with a growing online market- place for products such as books, Emmerling said it is all about having great customer service and giv- ing patrons a unique ex- perience they cannot get anywhere else in town. She works to be involved in the local community, through the Seaside Downtown Development Associa- tion and by organizing her own events. She puts on monthly Lunch in the Loft events with various au- thors; hosts an annual local author event called Written In the Sand; and allows lo- cal book clubs or writing groups to use the upstairs space at the store. Beach Books has also hosted Walnut City Wine- Works for the biannual Seaside Downtown Wine Walk, organized by SDDA, since the event started. During the upcoming wine walk, which starts at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Beach Books will once again join with Walnut City Wine- Works to reenact its grand opening from 10 years ago. On Sunday, Nov. 15, the public is invited to a cake and champagne reception from 1 to 4 p.m., which is a way for Emmerling to say “thanks” to the community for its continued support, she said. SE ASID E D O W N TO W N s u n J oi r fo W IN E W AL K FA LL Celebrate our 10 th th Anniversary November 13-15 We’ll be toasting our 10th Anniversary with special events and 10% off everything in the store! Lunch in the Loft with Sa tu rd a y N o v. 1 4 , 2 0 1 5 • 3 p m to 7 p m R egistratio n starts at 1 PM 20+ W in eries in clu d ing the o n es belo w JONATHAN EVISON Friday, November 13th at Noon Cost: $30 includes catered lunch and copy of This is Your Life Harriet Chance. Please RSVP SEASIDE DOWNTOWN WINE WALK Join Walnut City Wineworks as we re- enact our Grand Opening party during the Seaside Downtown Wine Walk November 14, 3-7pm NOBLE ESTATE Sunday we’ll be serving Cupcakes & Champagne so Please Stop By! VINEYARD & WINERY And remember, everything in the store is 10% off Friday-Sunday as our way of saying Thank You to all of you who made these past ten years not only possible, but wonderful. w w w .no bleestatew inery.co m 5 81 S. P ro m Sea si d e • 5 0 3 -7 3 8-6 40 3 w w w .m a g g i eso n thep ro m .co m 616 Broadway, Seaside • 503.738.3500 www.beachbooks37.com M cM in n ville, O reg on 616 Broa d w a y, Sea sid e • 503.738.3500 w w w .b ea ch b ook s37.com Creative Beginnings PIROUETTE ® WINDOW SHADINGS Art & Craft Supplies Sea si d e, O reg o n w w w .buddhakatw inery.co m C E L L A R S Eu g en e, O reg on On the corner of Ave. G & Holladay 620 S. 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