More than 900 tickets were sold and all four showings were sold out Silent films were narrated by Liisa Penner, curator of the Clatsop County Historical Society, and John Goodenberger, president of the LCPS.

Viewers were treated to an intimate view of horse seining on the Columbia
River between 1937 and 1950. There was also a tour of the Columbia River
Packers Association canning plant in 1961. The construction of the
Astoria-Megler Bridge was seen in detail. A brief film of president John F.
Kennedy visiting Tongue Point in 1963 and film of an arts festival at the
Flavel House Museum in 1966 added to the interest. Rounding out the
presentation was a comic documentary of two "Goonies" fans locating sites
used in the cult-hit film. But, the favorite film of the series was "The
Implosion of the Flouring Mill: The End of an Era." Created especially for
the LCPS by local artist Chuck Adams, the film was a montage of images, part
documentary, part artistic statement. Each showing ended with cheers from
the audience.

The LCPS is fortunate to have the support of many organizations. It is
particularly grateful to the Columbia River Maritime Museum and Clatsop
County Historical Society for its use of films, equiptment and staff time.
We are also indebted to the Oregon Council for the Humanities for a grant
which sponsored this and other lectures throughout the year. Without the
assistance of these organizations, this successful festival would not have
been possible.

And...without the support from our wonderful members, we would not be able to hold events such as this. Won't you consider joining us?