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Newspaper Page TextFriday, January 3, 2020 | Seaside Signal | SeasideSignal.com • A5 The most popular books of 2019 at the Seaside Public Library E very library has a differ- ent book or books that are the most popular in a year. While overall some books trend as most popular across the entire United States, different books are more popular in different areas of the United States. It’s interesting to compare our little corner of the world with the rest of our country. The top ﬁ ve adult ﬁ ction books of 2019 by the New York Times, the most purchased popular books across the whole United States included the following: “Where the Crawdads Sing,” by Delia Owens, “The Guardians” by John Grisham, “Criss Cross,” by James Patterson, “The Institute,” by Ste- phen King, and “A Minute to Mid- night,” by David Baldacci. Here are the most popular books of 2019 at the Seaside Pub- lic Library. No surprise the top bestseller on The New York Times Bestseller list was also popular here. “Where the Crawdads Sing,” by Delia Owens checked out more than 61 times this year from the Seaside Public Library. It’s the story of a loner, mixed in with a crime drama. The young protago- nist lives all alone in the marshes of North Carolina. The author who wrote this story has an even more fascinating life than her ﬁ ction book. Author Delia researched and studied wildlife in Africa for many years in possibly some of the most isolated and remote areas a human can be in and she wrote and stud- ied about zoology for many years. Her mother is credited with the title of her book from back when she used to encourage Delia as a child to explore in nature, telling BETWEEN THE COVERS ESTHER MOBERG her, “Go way out yonder where the crawdads sing.” Since then Delia always thought of nature as her true friend. “The Bitterroots,” by C.J. Box was the second highest checked out book in adult ﬁ ction in 2019 in our library. The book is about old friends, and even deeper old family ties. When a friend calls in a favor for Cassie Dewall’s new private practice as an investiga- tor, it’s a twisted family tree with many hidden secrets that she is up against. Another mystery thriller that was very popular with our library customers this year. Sea- side readers really seem to like mysteries or thrillers. Along that same theme, it is no surprise thrillers and mysteries are quite often the most popular books of the year and our third top adult ﬁ ction book at the Seaside Public Library in 2019 was “The Woman in the Window,” by A.J. Finn. Described as a twisty Hitchcock type thriller, the book is about an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime in the house next door. Some still popular titles that check out year after year include “To Kill a Mockingbird,” by Harper Lee. This book has checked out more than 124 times from our library, 14 times this year alone and is in our top ﬁ ve of high circulating books. The last of our LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Fishing and farming communities need solutions Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s draft report on the lower Snake River dams raises important questions about the future of our region’s salmon runs, energy and infra- structure. But one of the most important consider- ations in the report is the future of our rural econo- mies — from here on the Paciﬁ c coast to the inland Northwest. Commercial salmon ﬁ shermen and wheat growers have a lot in com- mon. We work hard and we have deep pride and commitment to the land and waters we call home. We also face similar chal- lenges when it comes to keeping our communities vital and thriving. Too often, we feel we’ve been left behind. Governor Inslee’s report is timely because it seeks to increase under- standing and raises ques- tions that everyone who cares about the future of our rural economies should be asking. It com- plements the leadership that the State of Ore- gon, including Gover- nor Brown, has played in ﬁ ghting for rural com- munities and businesses dependent on salmon. We need to recover our struggling salmon runs — our environment, economy, jobs and her- itage depend on it. The question is, how? We’ve spent decades and bil- lions of dollars and salmon runs are still fac- ing extinction. Remov- ing the four dams on the lower Snake River is crit- ical to salmon recov- ery efforts — but where would that leave the communities that depend on these dams? Farmers, growers and shippers that rely on the dams for their livelihoods are under- standably concerned. Fishermen are also worried: we’ve felt the ﬁ nancial impact of salmon declines for decades. In 1978, there were more than 3,000 salmon trollers work- ing the coastal waters of Washington State. Salmon trollers are small boats that catch salmon one at a time on hook and line. By 2018 the number of boats participating in the ﬁ shery had fallen to just 108. That kind of loss has had a massive ripple effect on jobs, paychecks, livelihoods, families. This isn’t about whose concerns are more valid, or who feels more pain. We all need more security and prosperity. Farmers and ﬁ shers need to unite around solutions that are good for our communi- ties. We need help from our elected leaders to plan for the future, so we aren’t all stuck in a cycle of conﬂ ict. Governor Inslee’s report explores the kinds of investments that would need to be made in the lower Snake dams are removed to restore the river for salmon recov- ery. How would we replace the dams’ bene- ﬁ ts? Who would bear the costs? What would com- munities need for new irrigation and transporta- tion infrastructure? What would the economic beneﬁ ts look like? How could everyone step in to be part of a comprehen- sive solution? In our region, we’re often divided – politi- cally and philosophically – by which side of the Cascade mountains we live on. But I believe our rural communities have a lot in common. Fishers and farmers are all work- ing to put good food on the region’s tables and I believe we all want the same thing for our fami- lies and our future. Gov- ernor Inslee’s report has helped start a conver- sation, but we need our leaders to work with us to develop a plan for the future. It’s critical that the Northwest’s congres- sional delegation comes together around solutions that move us beyond the status quo that’s simply not working for anyone. We don’t have to set- tle for continued con- ﬂ ict around salmon and economic uncertainty in our rural communities. Instead we can commit ourselves in the new year to bringing stakeholders together, east and west, farmer and ﬁ sherman, to continue the dialogue about how we can invest in the future that keeps our communities strong. Joel Kawahara, com- mercial salmon ﬁ sher- men based in Quilcene, Washington “Where the Crawdads Sing,” by Delia Owens, was checked out more than 61 times this year from the Seaside Public Library. top ﬁ ve highest read books for adults was “Shelter in Place,” by Nora Roberts. For teens on the New York Times Bestseller list the following were the top ﬁ ve in 2019: Chil- dren of “Virtue and Vengeance,” by Tomi Adeyemi, One of Us is Lying,” by Karen McManus, “Children of Blood and Bone,” by Tomi Adeyemi, “Five Feet Apart,” by Rachael Lippincott, and “The Hate U Give,” by Angie Thomas. For teens at the Seaside Pub- lic Library the following were the top ﬁ ve most popular titles. Sur- prisingly, the “Hunger Games,” by Suzanne Collins is still the most checked out book of 2019. This was followed by the “Ruins of Gorland,” by John Flanagan, “Scythe,” by Neal Shusterman, “A Court of Wing and Ruin,” by Sarah Maas, and “Clockwork Angel,” by Cassandra Clare. For kid’s chapter books, the top ﬁ ve New York Times Best- sellers of 2019 were: “Ali Cross,” by James Patterson, “Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid,” by Jeff Kinney, “Wonder,” by R.J. Pala- cio, “Dog Diaries,” by James Pat- terson and “A Tale of Magic,” by Chris Colfer. For kids at the Sea- side Public Library this year our top ﬁ ve most popular were: Plants vs. Zombies by Paul Tobin, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was still super strong in second place for checkouts. This book has checked out 150 times from our library. Third was “Dog Man,” by Dav Pilkey, followed by “Phoebe and her Unicorn,” by Dana Simp- son and at number ﬁ ve, “The Magic Treehouse: The Knight at Dawn,” by Mary Pope Osborne. For our kids’ books, often older books are still a hit with a new generation being intro- duced to books like Harry Pot- ter for the very ﬁ rst time. Last but not least are the children’s pic- ture books. The New York Times Bestsellers included: “The Serious Goose,” by Jimmy Kim- mel, “The Crayons’ Christmas,” by Drew Daywalt, “Pete the Cat,” by James Dean, Goodnight, little blue truck by Alice Schertle, and “The Wonderful Things You Will Be,” by Emily Winﬁ eld Martin. Here at our library the top ﬁ ve of the year were: “The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog,” by Mo Wil- lems, “Waiting is not Easy,” by Mo Willems, “The Giving Tree,” by Shel Silverstein, “The Thank You Book,” by Mo Willems, and “I Really Like Slop,” by Mo Wil- lems. Obviously Mo Willems is a huge fan favorite for our preschool crowd. In fact, Mo Willems has eight of our top 10 highest circu- lating picture books this year here at the Seaside Library. This may seem like a lot of lists but hopefully you will enjoy look- ing through and seeing what books you have already read and maybe try out a few new ones as well as you head into the New Year. What is your personal favorite or most read book of all time and did it make the list for 2019? Put the ﬂ u vaccine on your health care calendar GUEST COLUMN PATTI ATKINS Columbia Paciﬁ c CCO ith inﬂ uenza season roll- ing around, it’s time for ﬂ u shots again. Vaccines are a covered beneﬁ t for most insur- ance plans and Columbia Paciﬁ c CCO members on the Oregon Health Plan. Did you know: • You can get inﬂ uenza, no matter what your age. • Getting inﬂ uenza can land you in the hospital. • If you have certain health con- ditions, the ﬂ u can lead to serious complications. • Unlike other vaccines, you need a ﬂ u shot every year. • People who get a ﬂ u shot are less likely to get sick. • People who do get the ﬂ u after W having a ﬂ u shot recover faster than those who haven’t been vaccinated. You may know all that, because that message about getting the ﬂ u shot for inﬂ uenza is the same from year to year. Inﬂ uenza keeps coming back. “That’s why it’s so important to get a ﬂ u shot every year,” says Saﬁ na Koreishi, MD, Columbia Paciﬁ c CCO medical director. “It’ll give you a bet- ter chance of staying well, or help- ing you avoid the more serious com- plications if you do get sick. And just as important, if you have the ﬂ u shot you are less likely to pass the ﬂ u on to loved ones who, for one reason or another, can’t get a ﬂ u shot, like new- born babies.” Most health plans, including the Oregon Health Plan, will provide the ﬂ u shot at no additional cost to you, which makes it a real bargain. This year, the U.S. Centers for Dis- ease Control and Prevention recom- mends that nearly everyone older than six months should get a ﬂ u shot. People who are at high risk of com- plications from inﬂ uenza include: • Children younger than 2 years • Seniors age 65 and older • American Indians and Alaska Natives • People with certain chronic health conditions, including • Asthma • Heart disease • Parkinson’s • Diabetes • Weakened immune systems due to HIV, AIDS or cancer. People who use tobacco also get inﬂ uenza more easily and are sicker when they get it. “Getting a ﬂ u shot should be part of your regular health care calendar, just like getting a wellness visit with your doctor and a dental visit with your dentist,” Dr. Koreishi says. “It’s your best protection during the ﬂ u and cold season that happens every winter.” HAPPENINGS IN BRIEF Mitchell hosts listening session State Rep. Tifﬁ ny Mitch- ell, D-Astoria, will hold a lis- tening session from 10 a.m. to noon on Jan. 6 at Three Cups Coffee House in Astoria. The coffeehouse is located at 279 W. Marine Drive. Mitchell will also hold two listening sessions Jan. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at Tilla- mook Bay Community Col- lege, and from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Banks Public Library. Night of all trivia at Seaside Library The Seaside Public Library hosts its monthly Team Trivia Tournament at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 8. Teams can have as many as six people. Trivia nights are infor- mal, fun, competitions where teams battle to see who has the greatest knowledge of all matters trivial. General questions will be asked by our trivia host and the win- ners are the team which, at the end of the night, has cor- rectly answered the most questions. Seaside Public Library is located at 1131 Broad- way. For more information on this event or other library activities call 503-738-6742 or visit www.seasidelibrary. org. Writers Series poetry contest The Manzanita Writer’s Series sponsors a poetry contest in January. Submit poems of 30 lines or less, on any subject. Up to three poems will be accepted in a single submis- sion document. Each submitter must state a clear connection to the North Oregon Coast in the biographical state- ment that accompanies the submission. The contest will be lim- ited to the ﬁ rst 50 poets who submit. All submissions will be anonymously judged by Lana Ayers. Ayers has been publishing the Con- crete Wolf Poetry Chapbook Series since 2001. In 2010, she created MoonPath Press to publish poetry collec- tions by Paciﬁ c Northwest poets. She has authored nine collections of poetry and recently released her ﬁ rst novel. The Manzanita Writ- ers’ Series is a program of the Hoffman Center for the Arts, located at 594 Laneda Ave. in Manzanita. Deadline is Jan. 31. All submissions must be made online at hoffmanarts.org. Salmon subject of ‘Nature Matters’ Nature Matters presents Dr. Kris Homel and Derek Wiley on Jan. 9, at the Fort George Lovell Showroom in Astoria. Homel, chum reintroduc- tion coordinator with Ore- gon Department of Fish and Wildlife, will describe his- torical and contemporary limiting factors and efforts to recover chum salmon. Wiley, chum reintro- duction assistant project 5-19. For more information about 4-H membership or 4-H leadership, call the Clat- sop County Extension ofﬁ ce at 503-325-8573. ODFW Chum salmon are the topic of “Nature Matters” on Jan. 9. leader with ODFW, will show a short ﬁ lm on Ore- gon Chum, including under- water spawning footage and broodstock collection. The presentation takes place at the Fort George Lovell Showroom, 1483 Duane St., Astoria. This free event is open to the public. For more information, call the park at 503-861- 2471 or check out www.nps. gov/lewi. 4-H offers free youth cooking classes For nine years, 4-H offers free cooking classes to 4-H and non 4-H youth around the county. This year, the 4-week cooking series will be held at the Astoria Middle School on Thursdays begin- ning Jan. 16, from 2:15 to 4:45 p.m. Youth in sixth through eighth grades will be cut- ting, chopping, learning nutrition, and making a meal for their parents on the ﬁ nal day. They will be learning to cook on the stove top as well as in the oven. The class is limited to 12. To sign up, call 503-325-8573. 4-H is an OSU program that offers its programs equally to all people ages Social Security ofﬁ ce moves to Warrenton On Monday, Jan. 13, the Social Security Ofﬁ ce located at 115 W Bond Street in Astoria will relo- cate ﬁ ve miles southeast to 1479 SE Discovery Lane, Suite A-130, Warrenton. The ofﬁ ce serves resi- dents of Clatsop and Til- lamook Counties in Ore- gon and Paciﬁ c County in Washington. The new ofﬁ ce location is accessible via public trans- portation. Parking is avail- able in the building’s park- ing lot. Ofﬁ ce hours for the Dis- covery Lane ofﬁ ce in War- renton will be 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Business operations at the Bond Street ofﬁ ce in Astoria will end after clos- ing at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10. Happy New Year 2020 From your friends at Bank of the Pacific! BankofthePacific.com