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s Americans and as people in general, we love having options. What to eat, where to go on vacation, how to celebrate - having options and exercising them at our discretion is a significant part of why the 4th of July exists as a holiday in this country. We are also adaptable. The ability to take in new information, assess ever-changing factors and circumstances, and chart a divergent course, make a tweak in behavior, or modify, amend, or even expand options as needed is something that we as a people have been able to do with aplomb. When, as a society, we are able to adapt while also maintaining a healthy set of The Coaster Construction float was heads above others, literally, and was the only boom availoptions, we land squarely in able in Cannon Beach over the July 4th holiday. Photo by Debbie Workman. More photos inside win/win territory, and that’s a great place to set up camp. take in a sunset, and instead of a of a Firework-Free 4th of July. house pets. And in a more rural Fireworks are awesome. They fireworks display, enjoy a bonfire Between the ocean, sea stacks, or wilderness setting, fireworks just are. The whole, “Ooooooooo, into the evening. tidepools, and verdant coastal can have the same effect on Ahhhhhhhhh, Woah!” response to So for those that choose to forest, Cannon Beach is home to wildlife. Segments of the human a firework show is the dictionary relish their 4th of July with the a thriving but delicate ecological population can have a tough time definition of the word. Along with crescendo of a professional firesystem. Specifically, the birds that with fireworks as well, including grilling, family, and friends, they works show, the state is still home dwell on and around the iconic people with post-traumatic stress are a wonderful aspect of a tradito plenty of outstanding displays. Haystack Rock, sea life, and the disorder. As the son of a Vietnam tional 4th of July celebration. With Veteran, I can personally attest to But for folks that, for any number renowned herds of resident elk that said, over the years we have of reasons, prefer or would like to at Ecola State Park are impacted the struggles that my own father discovered that fireworks can have occasionally had with them. And try a firework-free celebration of by a firework display. Beginning some less than desirable effects on unfortunately, they can cause fires independence, there might be no with the 4th of July 2021, Cannon pets, wildlife, the landscape, and finer choice than Cannon Beach. Beach became a haven for folks when used improperly or under even people. Thankfully, you’ve got options that want to come and celebrate the wrong conditions. As many of us know, the same something to remember when you Independence Day at the ocean. With those factors in mind, the percussive explosions that produce community of Cannon Beach is celebrate the 4th of July, however Bring your family, friends, even excitement for many of us can you choose to enjoy it. the pets if you like - grill, chill, now affording revelers the option extract anxiety or even terror from
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hildren 6 months and older are the latest group to become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine after the state granted its approval last month. The Office of Oregon Gov. Kate Brown reported Sunday, June 12, that the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup had completed its review of the federal process and unanimously concluded that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are safe and effective for children as young as 6 months old. The Moderna two-dose vaccine series and the Pfizer three-dose vaccine series are now available to children 6 months to 5 years old, according to a press release from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The OHA informed healthcare providers that they could begin administering the vaccines as soon as Monday, June 13. The news comes after State Epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger, joined by OHSU School of Medicine Professor of Pediatrics Dr. Dawn Nolt, announced the FDA’s approval of pediatric doses for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines at a press conference held Friday, June 17. “Today is a monumental step forward in our nation’s fight against the virus, with virtually every American now eligible for the protections that COVID-19 vaccines provide,” President Joe Biden said. “For parents all over the country, this is a day of relief and celebration.” Children aged 6 months to 5 years are the last subgroup to become eligible for the vaccine. The pediatric vaccine rollout will expand eligibility to 230,000 Oregon children and 20 million children in the United States. Pandemic outlook At the Mid-June media brief-
ing, Sidelinger touched on several points, including the downward trend of COVID-19 hospitalizations and Oregon’s still high level of community spread. According to Sidelinger, COVID-19 test positivity rose slightly from 11.4% on May 16 to 11.7% on June 14, and during the last month, daily reported case counts have leveled, from a rolling seven-day average of 1,401 cases reported on May 16, to 1,487 on June 14. “We assume these numbers are a dramatic undercount of the actual number of cases because we know many people are using at-home tests and not reporting the results,” Sidelinger said. “We also know many others are not getting tested. Trends in this state and around the country tell us there are higher levels of transmission.” As of Friday, June 17, there were 1,596 new COVID cases and six hospitalizations (309 overall). Vaccine efficacy According to a CDC report on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine efficacy for children aged 6 months to 4 years, vaccines were 41.5% effective against COVID-19 infection up to 2.5 months after receiving a second dose. The CDC reported similar findings with vaccine effectiveness for adults aged 18-64 years at the height of Omicron. The CDC’s COVID-19 Data Tracker shows that the Omicron variant was still the dominant variant the week of June 5 - June 11, making up 62.4% of infections in the United States. Learn more about vaccine efficacy for pediatric doses on the CDC website. Back to masks? On Thursday, May 12, Multnomah County officials urged residents to consider readopting face coverings in public indoor spaces after the COVID-19 daily
case count more than tripled from April to May. While the recommendation fell short of a mandate, after conducting interviews with OHA officials, The Chronicle learned that the possibility of reimposing mandates is not out of the picture. In an email correspondence, OHA Public Affairs Specialist Rudy Peter answered a question from The Chronicle as to whether there is a potential for mask mandates to come back in the fall should case numbers rise. “The Oregon Health Authority monitors communicable disease outbreaks, including COVID-19 case rates and hospital capacity,” Peter responded. “If hospital capacity is strained, unable to care for the public, OHA will take steps to ensure hospital care is accessible to those in need.” According to Peter, keeping a close eye on COVID-19 caseloads and hospital admission rates in service areas will be critical in determining whether hospital capacity is at risk. “New COVID-19 admissions and the percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied represent the current potential for strain on the health system,” he said. “Data on new cases acts as an early warning indicator of potential increases in health system strain in the event of a COVID-19 surge.” On Dec. 27, 2021, The Chronicle reported that the OHA filed a proposed rulemaking notice with the Oregon Secretary of State’s
Office, requesting changes to the current rule requiring the adoption of the indoor masks in Oregon, that would have expired on Feb. 8, 2022. In February, the OHA’s Public Health Division filed a Permanent Administrative Order repealing the temporary order. The order reads in part as follows. “The Authority gives the Oregon State Public Health Director or the Oregon State Health Officer the authority to rescind and reinstate all or parts of the rule taking into consideration, at a minimum, information and data related to COVID-19 transmission, hospitalizations and deaths, disparate effects on communities of color and tribal communities, guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and rates of vaccination for COVID-19.” CDC data shows Columbia County as in the medium-risk category for COVID-19 transmission, meaning recommendations are as follows: • If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions. • Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. • Get tested if you have symptoms. See covid.cdc.gov for more data, resources, and updates about COVID-19. See related story on page 5.
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or centuries, beeswax and Chinese porcelain have washed ashore on Nehalem Spit, on the north Oregon Coast. After years of research in archives around the world in combination with archaeological evidence, scholars were able to point to the Santo Cristo de Burgos, a seventeenth-century Manila galleon owned by the kingdom of Spain, as the mysterious vessel commonly known today as the “Beeswax Wreck.” On June 16, National Geographic announced that state officials had confirmed the recovery of timbers from the Santo Cristo de Burgos near Manzanita. In summer 2018, the Oregon Historical Society’s (OHS) scholarly journal, the Oregon Historical Quarterly (OHQ), published a ground-breaking special issue on this research, a powerful combination of archaeological and archival evidence solving this centuries-old mystery. In light of the recent discovery of remains from the wreck, OHS has recently made this special issue of OHQ, “Oregon’s Manila Galleon,” available for free online. “Our understanding of the history of the Beeswax Wreck is because of the knowledge and scholarship shared by dedicated individuals from across disciplines and centuries; everything from Native oral tradition to archival research to maritime archaeology has brought new information to the public about one of Oregon’s most fascinating mysteries,” said Oregon Historical Quarterly Editor Eliza E. Canty-Jones. “With this exciting discovery of timbers from the ship itself, OHS is proud to make this scholarship accessible to all to provide a more complete narrative of this fascinating piece of Oregon history.” Stories of a very large shipwreck began circulating during the earliest days of Euro- American presence in the Pacific Northwest, as fur traders and explorers learned from Native people that a large ship had long ago wrecked on Nehalem Spit, with survivors and cargo that included beeswax. The stories, shrouded by speculation and often contradictory Euro-American folklore, captivated treasure-hunters who searched for a century and a half on nearby Neahkahnie Mountain and the adjacent beaches. The archaeologist-led team of the Beeswax Wreck Project used geology, archaeology, and porcelain analysis, combined with documentation from Spanish archives, to pinpoint the ship’s likely identity. Beeswax stamped with Spanish shippers’ marks confirmed the wreck’s origin, and patterns on Chinese porcelain sherds allowed researchers to narrow the date range. The Spanish Manila galleon trade was the first global network, and close to 300 galleons left the Philippines for Acapulco carrying Asian goods during its 250-year span. The Project determined that the Beeswax Wreck was one of two galleons that vanished without a trace: the Santo Cristo de Burgos, which sailed in 1693, or the San Francisco Xavier, which left Manila in 1705. Mapping the location of beeswax deposits allowed Project members to assert with confidence that the ship almost certainly wrecked before the 1700 Cascadia earthquake
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ormer Oregon State Rep. Betsy Johnson is running for governor of Oregon as an independent in the November election. Her campaign is focused on improving public schools, affordable housing for workers and make Oregon appealing to job creators. Johnson served in the Oregon House and Senate for more than 20 years, retiring as chair of the Joint Ways and Means Committee to run for governor. She has a reputation as an advocate for her constituents. Johnson has also served on the boards of numerous local, regional and national organizations, including the Oregon Health Sciences University Foundation, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon Public Broadcasting Foundation and the High Desert Museum. She also ran a commercial helicopter company for 20 years. She is currently on the Board of Visitors of Northwest School of Law and serves as president of the Samuel S. Johnson Foundation, named after her late father. Johnson said she decided to run for governor because she has had a front row seat to the deterioration of the
state she loves. There are issues of homelessness, crime, lawlessness in Portland, the education system lowering standards for students, lack of affordable housing, and more. “I believe we cannot continue in this way,” Johnson said. “And nothing is more disruptive to the status quo than having a nonaffiliated governor.” Johnson is running as an independent. She left the Republican party because she felt they became too extreme. As a Democrat, she felt the party went too far to the left, especially with issues such as defunding the police. She said she is running as an Oregonian. One of the main things Johnson plans to do as governor is support law enforcement and make them accountable. “They have to be responsible and professional, but we need to augment the amount of sworn officers that we have,” Johnson said. “We’ve got to get a hold of the lawlessness that has plagued Oregon.” Johnson said she has maintained that Oregon cannot succeed if Portland fails. She said something must be done to get people off the streets and into affordable homes. “Lincoln City is probably
not atypical of what we’re seeing all up and down the coast where people that work in the hospitality industry especially are being forced to go farther and farther away from their job and commuting longer and longer distances,” Johnson said. “We’ve got to get more housing in the pipeline.” Johnson believes there needs to be more accountability in Oregon’s schools. Oregon is graduating students who do not need to demonstrate competency in core subjects, Johnson added. When kids are not meeting the state’s standards, Oregon lowers those standards, she added. She plans to take the issue on and demand performance out of schools. If elected, the Johnson administration would value jobs and job creators. She wants Oregon to be a welcoming place for job creators and retain the established jobs as well. For Johnson, the important part is getting Oregon’s maverick spirit back and for people to be proud to be part of Oregon. Johnson wants people to imagine a governor who would be willing to reject the paralytic partisan politics that have caused the state not to move forward on finding solutions to some of the
big problems. She’s willing not to sign budgets or sign legislation unless there is bipartisan support. “It’s all too often, in my experience, we start at no,” Johnson said. “I want us to be a welcoming place for jobs and job creators. I want us to get our economy back in play. I want us to be responsive to the needs of the businesses that are here.” While she was in the
Legislature, Johnson was a budget writer. “I know a lot about the state’s budget and would be very enthusiastic to comb through those budgets and make sure every taxpayer dime that’s being spent is yielding results that are accountable and audible,” Johnson said. There is currently a petition to put Johnson on the ballot in Novem-
ber. Her campaign needs around 25,000 signatures by mid-August. She believes she will receive more than that, as the response has been overwhelming. People can download petitions for her campaign website. For more information on Johnson’s campaign, visit https://www.runbetsyrun. com/
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James Paino with the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce is with a rowdy bunch including Cannon Beach Mayor Sam Steidel (middle uniform). Photo by Debbie Workman
Parade participants Fiona Lippy, Sierra Shea and Lucy Menke are ready to hit the parade route in Cannon Beach prior to the annual July 4th Parade. Photo courtesy of Andrea Mace
Cannon Beach Mayor Sam Steidel’s mother looking patriotic with her red-white-blue umbrella watches the parade with a smile. Photo by Debbie Workman
Sandcastles, pooches, horses, bikes and of course Big Foot were all there for the crowds to see. Photos by Debbie Workman.
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Beginning in the early 1970’s, a native Oregonian named Maurie Clark contributed significantly to the essence of Cannon Beach, and it wouldn’t be the town it is today without his vision. Cannon Beach was a place that Maurie grew to love as a child, like many of us. The warmth of the people and the pace of life in Cannon Beach captured his heart and imagination. Maurie began buying depressed main street property and offered low rents to artists and other tenants in exchange for the promise to stay open all year. Along with two friends, Maurie constructed and renovated many buildings, including the Coaster Theater, Sandpiper Square, Mariner Market, the U.S. Bank Building, Post Office and Cannon Beach Library. My cousin John Beckman knew Maurie Clark, and once told me that Maurie set the standards high and everyone followed. Cannon Beach is a testament to a man with the idea to transform a town with a quiet determination to bring his vision to life.
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sweeping view from Ecola Point to Haystack Rock and all is quiet. People are blowing giant bubbles toward the ocean. Dogs playing with their owners, happy, wagging their tails and greeting everyone. Birds flying back and forth over Haystack Rock and they too seemed content. People sitting with friends and family over the warmth of campfires. The peace of the sunset colored the town orange, lavender, and blue with the colors lingering into the night People returning to their rooms from the beach happy and full of wonder.
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All wanting to talk with the excitement of what they were seeing and where they were going. We told them about Ecola Point, Indian Beach, Neahkahnie Mountain. Haystack Rock seemed to stay illuminated by the moon all night. With a crescent moon in the sky, a sort of glow of peace reflected on the ocean. The stars all came out like they were sparkling on our town Most went to sleep peacefully after experiencing a happy day. The playful joy of a parade was the start of their day. Then a day with those they love on a beautiful sandy beach with no wind. It was if the world stood still for one day. As night descended on them,you could see the glow on their faces from the moon. A day of magic had filled their souls and peace descended on them. There were a few pops of fireworks in the distance that seemed hard to find. Like chasing a ghost that was fading away into the distant night absorbed by something so much more profound. Blissful Peace...
This November, I hope to vote for Betsy Johnson to become Oregon’s next Governor. I say “hope” because she needs our help to get on the ballot. Running as an unaffiliated candidate, without an “R” or “D” behind her name, Betsy must collect at least 25,000 valid signatures by August 15th to even have a chance to run against the republican and democrat candidates. If you are a registered voter in Oregon, you can go to https://www.runbetsyrun. com/ to sign a petition. As a registered Independent, I will vote for Betsy because she is not one to toe a party line but instead puts the interests of her constituents first and foremost. She works across party lines as a pragmatic consensus builder to get things done. As a member of the bi-partisan coastal caucus, Betsy worked with republicans and democrats to support state legislation that made sense for the region, not for one political party over another. Having worked with Betsy on projects related to our
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As of July 1st, Cannon Beach has enacted the Food and Beverage tax. The Food Service community tried as hard as we could to defeat this tax but lost by a slim margin. Uncounted votes, ballot box tampering and refusal of some registered voters to cast their ballots all fell on deaf ears when we brought it to the attention of the City. It became evident we were being bamboozled by our city government. I can only hope this doesn’t damage the all ready hit food service industry. Elections are right around the corner. Make your voice heard by electing officials that truly care and have innovative ideas! Not by using your hard earned income to build a city hall on a piece of Tsunami zoned property! We love our out-of-town guests and, of course, our loyal locals who frequent our establishments. We are so sorry this happened and thank you all for keeping us in business. Thank-you and don’t forget to vote! Sincerely, Crystal Marshall The Pig-N-Pancake business, transportation and economic development issues, I can tell you she shows up and follows up – often with a personal phone call. In my experience, when asked for help with a specific issue, Betsy invites all the relevant parties to meet and find common ground with the best outcomes for everyone involved. She is not afraid to “tell it like it is” when a certain policy does not make sense or is not serving the best interests of Oregonians. She holds everyone to a higher standard and makes quick work of it. While I do not agree with Betsy on every issue or stance, I respect her work ethic, honesty and intellect. This leadership style is refreshing and vitally important if we want to meaningfully address the upstream drivers of the challenges we face in Oregon and across the U.S. If you’d like to join Tillamook County’s Betsy Brigade, come to the 4-H Dorm on July 14th at 6 PM or contact Jerry Dove at jdovetillanglers@gmail.com. Michelle Jenck Tillamook
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high. I think we can all agree that Cannon Beach is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and that we all want to keep it this way. We want our trees to flourish and grow in the fresh sea air that we all breathe. We want less cars and carbon emissions in our town. I think we all want a healthy, thriving community for our residents, visitors, and local businesses. Our police officers and firefighters are our heroes; we must honor them and try to make their lives better because they are the protectors for us and our visitors. We should empower our City leaders and inspire them in their jobs to be innovative in caring for our City. We want to protect what is sacred about Cannon Beach; Nature, Sea Birds, Wildlife, Coastal Rainforest, Rocky Habitat and Ocean Shores. It is a Magical Place and we must never lose that Magic.
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In realizing his own dreams, he helped others realize theirs. He lived his dream and we are the beneficiaries. It is time for us to look to our own dreams for the future of Cannon Beach. We are now at a crossroads. Those of us who are lucky to live here can help shape that vision together. The Planning Commission, Design Review Board, and City Council want to listen to us and hear our input to help define that vision in the Transportation Plan, the Housing Plan, and the renovation of the Elementary School. Let’s use our imaginations and dream together. Let’s set aside the division between us and build bridges of possibilities. Many of us in Cannon Beach are over 50, so it’s time to look towards something greater than ourselves. We do not want inaction and paralysis to be our legacy. With our eyes on hope, let’s leave Cannon Beach a better place for future generations. How many will be able to afford to live here in the years ahead? We should want a unique, colorful, diverse, and vibrant community. I think that is what Maurie Clark would have wanted. In the spirit of Maurie, what would he do? He would do it with culture and quality and set his standards
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The best opportunities outside Clatsop beaches are in the Newport area, with the most consistent producers being Agate Beach, North Jetty, and South Beach. Other razor clam harvest areas include Winchester Bay, Bandon and Gold Beach among others. Bay clam harvesting is currently open coast-wide. Always check for toxin-related closures before harvesting clams or crabs by calling the shellfish safety hotline 1-800-448-2474. Closures are also noted on ODA’S Recreation Shellfish page and on ODFW’s Recreation Report – Clamming and Crabbing Report. For more information about clamming on the Oregon coast, visit ODFW’s Crabbing and Clamming page online.
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Abortion remains legal, accessible in Oregon in wake of Supreme Court ruling last week Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision today that overturns Roe vs. Wade, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reminding people that abortion remains legal in the state. The Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA) was established in 2017 after the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 3391. The landmark legislation contained multiple provisions to both protect and expand access to the full scope of reproductive health services, including abortion, for all people in Oregon. RHEA enshrined into state law an individual’s right to receive an abortion, as well as a health care provider’s right to provide an abortion. “The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe vs. Wade does not change the fact that people in Oregon are guaranteed the right to receive abortion services, which remain legal in this state,” said OHA Director Patrick Allen. “OHA will continue to implement and promote RHEA to ensure that people in Oregon have access to essential reproductive health services, including abortion, sterilization and contraceptives, without any barriers.”
This includes a legal right for anyone who comes to Oregon for an abortion, not just Oregon residents. While the abortion rate has declined across the country in the last 30 years, the need for abortion care has recently been on the rise, according to Guttmacher Institute, which found the abortion rate increased by 7% from 2017 to 2020. In Oregon, the abortion rate declined by 21% during this time. Oregon is one of 16 states and the District of Columbia that has laws that protect the right to abortion, and is just one of four states and the District of Columbia that has ensured the right to abortion without any restrictions or state interference. Oregon also is one of only seven states that funds abortions, using state general funds under the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), the state’s Medicaid program, without any restrictions. In 2017, RHEA further expands access to abortion by requiring health benefit plans regulated by the state of Oregon to cover abortion services without any cost sharing to its members. It also provides coverage for abortion services for people not eligible for the Oregon Health
Plan because of their immigration status, including those with DACA status, those with no documentation, and people with legal permanent resident status who have not met the five-year waiting period for OHP eligibility. And abortion access will continue to expand with the Oregon Legislature’s passage earlier this year of House Bill 5202, which allocates $15 million in state general funds to advancing reproductive health equity. The funds will be distributed by OHA to Seeding Justice, a grant-making organization, to establish the Reproductive Health Equity Fund, which will invest in culturally specific health outreach and education programs around the state that benefit patients, health care providers and community advocates. Individuals can access free or low-cost reproductive health services at local health departments, Planned Parenthood clinics, federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics across the state. To find a clinic, visit: healthoregon.org/ rhclinics, dial 211, or text HEALTH to 898211.
$109M in cocaine seized during Coast Guard operation STAFF REPORT The United States Coast Guard Cutter Steadfast (WMEC-623) is back at its homeport in Astoria, following a 55-day counter narcotics deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Cocaine bust During that mission, Steadfast crew worked with Mexican law enforcement assets on two occasions, to locate, track, and interdict fast-moving drug smuggling vessels, resulting in the seizure of 2,747 kilograms of cocaine by Mexican authorities, valued at $109 million. The 210-foot medium endurance cutter and crew covered more than 11,000 miles conducting law enforcement and search-and-rescue operations in international waters off Central America from Mexico to Costa Rica. The Steadfast deployed with an MH-65E Dolphin helicopter and aviation crew from Air Station Port Angeles, Washington, and with additional Coast Guard members from the Tactical Law Enforcement Team Pacific, Elec-
tronics Support Detachment Detroit, Base Galveston, and three Coast Guard Academy cadets. Rescue mission While transiting south of Mexico, Steadfast’s bridge team sighted a disabled and adrift open-hull vessel with two Mexican adult males waving life jackets. Steadfast approached the vessel to investigate and determine the nature of distress. The imperiled mariners stated that they were fishermen who had been adrift for 23 days after their vessel had been beset by weather. Steadfast embarked both persons, provided meals and medical care, and returned them safely back to Mexico. This was the last patrol for Cmdr. Craig Allen Jr., who has served as the Steadfast’s commanding officer since July 2020. A change-of-command ceremony is scheduled to take place on July 22 in front of the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Steadfast is a 54-year-old Reliance Class cutter that has been homeported in Astoria since 1994. Previously, Steadfast was homeported in
St. Petersburg, Florida, where she earned the nickname
“El Tiburon Blanco” (‘the White Shark’), from drug
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CMH offering pediatric COVID vaccine clinic for young children On July 14, 2022, CMH will hold a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination event for children ages 6 months to 5 years old. The event will be held at the CMH-OHSU Health Pediatric Clinic (2265 Exchange St., Astoria) from 2 to 5:30 p.m. The FDA authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination for young children last week. The clinic event is open to any child in the community ages 6 months to 5 five years old who their parent or guardian accompanies. Children do not need to be established patients at CMH. There are 56 slots available for the event. Prior registration is required at the following link: https:// www.columbiamemorial. org/vaccine-clinic/. CMH will send a confirmation
Warrenton, or the Clatsop County Health Department. The COVID vaccine may be given alongside other vaccines.
about the COVID-19 vaccine, please contact your primary care provider. If you’d like more information about this topic, or
to schedule an interview, please call Sarah Bello at 503-338-4504 or email sbello@columbiamemorial. org.
Housekeepers needed email after registration. All children will need to wait with an adult in the clinic conference room for 15 minutes following their vaccination. The Pfizer vaccine requires three doses, and more information about follow-up doses will be given at the event. If you are unable to attend, vaccination appointments can be made with the CMH-OHSU Health Pediatric Clinic, CMH-OHSU Health Primary Care Clinics in Astoria, Seaside and
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ohn Henry Newman, age 58, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 19, 2022. John was born on June 19, 1964 in Glendora, California to his loving father and mother, Herald Gerald Newman and Sesame Smith. John is survived by his cherished wife Sandy; his sisters Kelly and Mary Newman; his brothers, Matt Newman, (Shawn), Buddy Harry Gerald Newman III, and Will Moore; his sister-in-law Paula Mushrush (Russell), his nieces Megan Terry, Caitlin Terry, Lisa Williams (Jamie), Heather Hamilton (Waqar), Irene Allman and Jade Puschautz (Paul); his nephews Jeremy Hansen, Alex Newman, Kyle Terry (Kim), He was a Great Funckle to grandnephews Seth Hansen and Ace Boling and grandnieces Joy Hansen, Skye Hansen and Margaret Puschautz. He is dearly remembered by his loving Uncle Bob Smith and Aunt Lois, Uncle Rich (Valerie), & Aunts Diana Newman, Barbara Alfaro and Marilyn Korade and countless of beloved cousins and friends throughout the US. During his distinguished career, John achieved
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John Newman June 19, 1964 - June 19, 2022 tremendous recognition for his culinary expertise. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in New York in 1990. Early on, he worked at the prestigious Silks Restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in San Francisco. In 1995, John became Executive Chef for the Stephanie Inn Dining Room in Cannon Beach. Over the years, Chef Newman cooked several times at the James Beard House in New York City. John was a 4-time champion at the Tillamook County Iron Chef Black Box competition. He was also a guest chef at the 2002 Capitol Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. In 2006, in perhaps their crowning achievement, John and Sandy opened Newmans at 988, which has won many accolades and has become a landmark restaurant in the area. John loved to teach and was a mentor to many aspiring culinary students. As the Culinary Instructor at Seaside High School, John’s students won the Oregon ProStart competition 2 years in a row sending them to Nationals. In his heart, John truly loved giving to others and showing how hard work, positive belief and spiritual conviction can carry us to our dreams. Together with his wife, Sandy they mentored countless of young people through cooking, surfing, and volunteering with a variety of organizations. John was an avid surfer, and he rode waves with friends from Bali to Morro Bay to the East Coast, often accompanied by his dogs, most recently his beloved
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Remy who passed with John. He had an endless stoke and wanted everyone to experience the thrill of surfing. When we remember John, we can’t help but think of his smile. He welcomed everyone in the same way—no matter who you were, or where you stood in life, up or down, rich or poor, the smile was always there. We love him so much for his giant heart and true humility. John worked hard, was very serious about morality and had a code in life. He had a deep belief in God, and His purpose. It is John’s unique spirit, caring heart that affects us so deeply, and that we will remember forever. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be make in John’s name to any of the following organizations: Seaside High School Scholarships (Seasidescholarships.com) or Cannon Beach Christian Culinary Academy (christianchefs. org), where they are setting up a future culinary scholarship in John’s name, or in Remy’s name at your local animal shelter. A surf paddle out is planned during the Surf Contest in Pacific City September 17th & 18th. Please contact Moments Surf Shop in Pacific City for more information, 503.483.1025. A Memorial service will be held later at North Coast Family Fellowship in Seaside. John will be laid to rest in Cayucos, California on the Central Coast with his Mother and where John and Sandy first met and started their epic love story. A celebration of life will be held later in July.
The event of the fall season in Cannon Beach, according to Sunset Magazine, returns after a two-year hiatus. The 2022 fundraiser for the cherished Cannon Beach History Center & Museum roars back to life September 9th through the 11th. The tour itself will take place September 10th along the history-steeped Presidential streets of Cannon Beach, 12noon to 5pm. Central, and easily walkable, the tour will feature over a dozen charmyour-socks-off cottages, exquisite gardens, and wine tasting at the museum compliments of The Wine Shack. The tour includes a stop at the storied Coaster Theatre and the Pacific Northwest Dirt Fishers will be on hand hoping to unearth relics from the historic area. While the tour is the centerpiece of the fundraiser, the whole weekend is filled to bursting with events. Be there Friday for the kickoff, when the museum welcomes everyone for the Opening Night Benefit Bash. Explore Cannon Beach history through our exhibits, enjoy tasty nib-
bles, meet locals, sip wine, sample brews poured by the masters at Pelican Brewing Company, and place winning bids on coveted items in our first ever silent auction. One lucky person could win the chance to host four of their friends for an evening at the Governor Oswald West Log Cabin. The Pacific Northwest Dirt Fishers exhibit opens that evening at the museum featuring items found on their exploratory digs. Mix, mingle, support the museum, and enter living history on this memorable night. After an enchanting evening at the museum on Friday, a tour of beach cottages and fun out on the town Saturday, stick around until Sunday for our signature Garden Tea from 11am to 1pm. Held at the Chamber Hall, Doug Kenck-Crispin of Kick Ass Oregon History podcast fame will be our featured speaker. Oregon historian Doug Kenck-Crispin’s talk entitled Beaver Tails and Treasure Trails will focus on Oregon’s unique Beaver Money and he will hand out actual treasure maps from
Oregon archival collections. Savor teas from North Fork 53 Communitea Wellness and baked yummies from Cannon Beach Bakery, while reveling in tales of Oregon’s buried treasures. Celebrate a weekend of mindful travel and exploration while supporting the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum. The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, a not-for-profit organization, was created to collect and preserve the history of Cannon Beach and Arch Cape. Admission to the museum is always donation-based, so everyone can visit regardless of ability to pay. Proceeds from the Cannon Beach Cottage & Garden Tour go directly to the museum to fund lectures, educational programming, shared research, and operating costs throughout the year. Tickets are $40.00 for the Cottage & Garden Tour, $25.00 for Garden Tea, and Opening Benefit Bash is by donation. Visit www.cbhistory.org for more details and to purchase tickets or call the museum at (503)436-9301.
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