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State House and Senate Betsy Johnson’s decision to launch an independent campaign for governor had a ripple effect in the state Senate and House districts that cover the North Coast.
Along with the mayor’s race, there are two at-large slots open on the five-member City Council, which go to the top two vote-getters.
The rapid increase in housing prices experienced over the past two years in Cannon Beach has started to level off this year, according to Michael Henderson, managing principal broker for Duane Johnson Real Estate, but he noted that prices continue to rise in certain areas, such as the Presidential Streets and Chapman Point. Henderson said that over the past two years, sellers could sometimes receive a dozen or more offers for their property, with many offers above the asking price.The local real estate market continues to be a sellers market, with sales activity mainly con strained by the lack of inventory, according to Lynn Brigham, man aging principal broker for Win dermere Realty Trust, and 2022 President of the Clatsop Associa tion of Realtors. Brigham agreed that the rapid price increases have started to moderate, but noted that the median sales price has still seen an 8% increase so far this year in Cannon Beach. Brigham said that since many of the buyers in the market are cash buyers, rising interest rates have not had a significant impact, but at some point additional price appreciation could affect buyer decisions.
“Thanks to the fiscally respon sible decisions the State of Oregon has made over the last several
There has been a slight de crease in the total number of new
The Cannon Beach Food Pantry repair and funding was discussed, and a conversation fol lowed about the possibility of the Food Pantry relocating to the Tolovana Arts Center location.
There have been no revisions to City ordi nances for more than 10 years. During those 10 years, there have been a number of changes not only to the city itself, but also to state statutes that dramatically affect what a city can have in an ordinance and how it must be written.
A resident explained how Hemlock Street in the south Tolovana area is straight and lacks crosswalks for pedestrians. She expressed concern that people drive faster on the straight section making it unsafe for people trying to cross the street. She requested more crosswalks be created for safety.
At this meeting, questions were raised about tree removal and development close to wetlands, and whether the city council could accelerate revisions to these portions of the Cannon Beach Municipal Code before all the city’s wetlands are developed and more trees are removed. Commissioners Newton and Bates reiterated that it is clear that many members of the community do not want wetlands developed. Commissioners Bates and Matusick commented that we should at least have the same code as the State of Oregon on wetlands. The setback for wetlands in Cannon Beach is only 5 feet, while in some other Oregon cities and counties it is 25 to 50 Urbsworksfeet.will now spend time generating their suggested revisions so they can be taken up for discussion at a future meeting and the City Council can consider whether to adopt the revisions.Formore information, go to the City website to review current ordinances on tree removal and protection (17.70) and the Wetlands Over lay Zone (17.43).
In Cannon Beach, Mayor Sam Steidel and City Councilor Mike Benefield are completing their second, four-year terms and are unable to run again because of term limits.Barb Knop, a retired teacher who serves on the Planning Commission, and Erik Ostrander, a hotelier, will be on the ballot running for Cannon Beach’s next mayor.
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The City Council unanimously agreed that Cannon Beach restaurants can continue with outdoor dining through the spring of 2023. An employee from the Driftwood Inn explained how the increased revenue from the outdoor seating capacity has helped their restaurant through COVID.
be financially pre-qualified or pre-approved for a certain amount before making an offer, and his advice for both buyers and sellers: it’s important to find a real estate broker who will listen to you and understand your needs.
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“With rising costs of living con tinuing to impact Oregon families and businesses, the Legislature can, in the budget for the next bi ennium, build on the investments we made in the last session––par ticularly in housing, workforce development, behavioral health, and child care.
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Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement about the state’s September revenue forecast:
The City Council declared September 15th to October 15th “National Hispanic Heritage Month” in Cannon Beach. Police Chief Jason Schermerhorn read the proclamation acknowl edging how Hispanics lift up our community and economy, and enrich our nation and society.
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listings in Cannon Beach this year compared to the same period last year. The majority of home buyers in Cannon Beach continue to be from the Portland metro area, with buyers from Washington and the Seattle area also purchasing a significant number of local homes. Both Henderson and Brigham added that although buyers from other states continue to purchase properties here, they have not noticed an increase in buyers from areas outside of Oregon and Washington over the past few years.The repercussions from the Covid pandemic, with some peo ple feeling the need to escape the larger cities, accompanied by the trend of more people being able to work remotely, have been factors affecting the local housing market over the past two years.
Henderson noted that the real estate market in popular tourist destinations such as Cannon Beach tend to experience less market volatility than other real estate markets, saying that in creased demand is being fueled by the limited number of properties in the coastal areas, while Brigham added that the local real estate market has historically tended to lag the larger Portland area market by about 6 months.
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The latest Oregon Revenue Forecast shows the pro jected personal kicker is $3.5 billion, which will be credited to taxpayers when they file their returns in Spring 2024. The projected corporate kicker is $1.1 billion, which will be retained for educational spending.
A real estate market is consid ered “balanced” between buyers and sellers with an available hous ing supply of 6 months. For north coastal counties, the inventory in
Henderson’s advice for anyone thinking of selling their home: keep your home well maintained, because any deferred maintenance will be noted during a home inspection and could hinder a sale.
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revised codes. A part of this was earlier public discussions and community surveys relating to the term “village character”, and what that actually means, so it can be incorporated into city building codes.
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Executive Summary Economists are on recession watch.The combination of slower eco
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years, we are well positioned with significant reserves to weather any economic challenges that lie ahead. Now, we must continue to make investments to benefit Ore gon’s working families, so that all Oregonians can feel the benefits of our strong economic recovery.
Cannon Beach hired Urbsworks as a consulting firm to do the audit. Urbsworks is helping them review the city’s municipal codes to suggest ways to reorganize and revise them to comply with state requirements, to actually achieve what the city’s comprehensive plan says, and to make sure it is more efficient to use andUrbsworksenforce. is helping the city shape their priorities and what they are looking for in the
No decision was made at this meeting.
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House District 32 was redrawn after the 2020 census and now cov ers Clatskanie to the east and all of Tillamook County to the south.
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Brigham’s advice for anyone thinking of selling their home in Cannon Beach: don’t try to time the market if it’s time for you to sell. His advice for anyone think ing of purchasing a home in Can non Beach: don’t wait to buy your dream home. If you wait another five years, your kids are going to be older and you’ve missed out on the experience and memories of owning a home at the beach.
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State Rep. Suzanne Weber, a Tillamook Republican elected in 2020, chose not to run for reelection in House District 32 so she could campaign in Johnson’s former Sen ate District 16. Weber, who was unopposed in the Republican primary for Senate in May, will face Melissa Busch, a home health nurse from Warren, who was unopposed in the Demo craticCyrusprimary.Javadi, a Tillamook dentist, won the Republican primary in May to replace Weber in the House. Logan Laity, a small-business owner and community organizer in Tillamook, was unopposed in the Independent/Democratic primary.
Department of Administrative Service issued Aug. 31 to Oregon ‘s legislators, also comes with a warning about a national reces sion.“The risks are real. The outlook is essentially a coin flip between the soft landing and a recession,” the state revenue forecast’s eco nomic outlook states.
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Henderson noted that the vast majority of buyers prefer to make their own cosmetic changes (such as carpeting and paint) to a newly purchased home, so these types of upgrades are not as important to buyers as a well maintained home.
The City Council, Planning Commission and Design Review Board held a joint work session on September 7th. The code audit project was presented by Marcy McInelly of Urbsworks. Cannon Beach Community Development Director Jeff Adams stated, “This code audit project provides the community with an audit of its development codes...where the gaps exist be tween the vision of the Comprehensive Plan and the development ordinances that are in place to accomplish those goals”.
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July 2022 was 2.7 months, an in crease from the 1.6 months in July 2021, with a low of 1.1 months occurring in October 2021.
City Councilor Robin Risley, who was elected in 2018, will run for reelection.Theother contenders are Lisa Kerr, an attorney and former plan ning commission; Gary Hayes, the owner of a media and marketing firm; Deanna Pauli-Hammond, the owner of Cannon Beach Bakery; Laurie Simpkins, the owner of Healthy Hub Massage & Wellness in Seaside; and Jenee Pearce-Mushen, who works for a Gearhart security company and is a member of the city’s public works committee.
Overall, the forecast shows the state will see an estimated $600 million in additional surging tax revenues.Thereport by the Oregon
“And, thanks to the work of Oregon’s congressional delegation and the Biden-Harris administra tion to pass the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infra structure Law, we can continue to invest federal dollars to lower costs and create jobs for working families.”
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best candidate to represent us as state senator in Salem for Senate Dist 16.
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tion is also endorsing Melissa. I invite you to read about Melissa Busch and see for yourself why she is the best candidate to represent you and your family in ForOregonSD16.comwww.MelissaForOregon.Salem.andfacebook@Melissa
Your September 2nd arti cle, “City Manager discusses solutions to overcrowding in Cannon Beach,” was some thing of a surprise. In this post-pandemic period when so many small businesses have struggled to stay in business, having too many customers is something
most towns can only dream of. Having come to Cannon Beach many times over the years, I certainly appreci ate your desire to keep the “village-like” ambiance it currently enjoys. I would offer you this suggestion for your consideration: Don’t put in marking meters or make any other immediate changes
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“Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy” by Damien Lewis.
Lewis, a British author, documentary film maker and war correspondent, has often written about British military history, especially during WWII. He has also written several books about extraordinary women. It isn’t surprising then that he was attracted to the story of Josephine Baker’s exploits duringLewisWWII.learned about Josephine Baker’s activi ties during WWII when he visited Chateau des Milandes, Baker’s home during much of her life in France. The current owner of the chateau has turned it into a museum commemorating Baker’s life. Intrigued by what he saw in the chateau’s French Resis tance Room, Lewis decided to dig into the story. The result is “Agent Josephine.”
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often impetuous. Born into grinding poverty in St. Louis in 1906, she worked as a domestic servant and street performer until she joined a local vaudeville troupe as a teenager. Baker moved to New York City with the troupe, where she danced in the chorus of two musicals.
Personal income and consumer spending are rising quickly but struggling to outpace the fastest inflation the U.S. has experienced since the early 1980s.While this may be reassuring today, the risks to the outlook are real. Inflation remains the key issue. Even as headline inflation slows in the months ahead, the underlying infla tion trend is likely to remain above the Federal Reserve’s target. As such, the Fed is raising interest rates further to cool the Giveneconomy.theimpact of rate increases is generally felt one to two years down the road, getting policy just right is
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Melissa is young, intelligent, high energy and completely dedicated to serving the in dividuals and families of our north coast. I have come to the conclusion that she is the
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Also, on the afternoon of the festival, winners will be announced in the silent auc tion for hotel stays donated by five premium local hotels.
ing the streets of Paris with her semi-tame cheetah, Chiq uita. This was the woman that a representative of France’s military intelligence service asked to become an “Hon orary Correspondent,” an unpaid secret agent.
The peaceful period following the First World War had left the intelligence services in France and Britain underfunded, understaffed and ill-prepared to gather in telligence during an increas ingly dangerous time. Baker, with her entre to embassy parties and other social events involving government and military officials, could pick up critical intelligence.
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The discussion will be via Zoom; contact Joe Bernt at berntj@ohio.edu to get the link.The NW Author Speaker Series will host Eileen Garvin, author of “The Music of Bees,” at 2 p.m. on Satur day, September 24. Garvin’s in-person talk at the library
nomic growth, high inflation, and rising interest rates has historically been problem atic. That said, despite the crosscurrents in the economic data so far this year, the U.S. economy is unlikely to have entered into a recession.
Baker, who found Hitler and Nazism repugnant, was eager to become an agent. Convinced her celebrity would keep her safe from being searched, she smuggled documents in her luggage and wrote intelligence that she had gathered on bits of paper that she pinned to her under wear. During her prolonged recuperation from peritonitis and sepsis, she turned her hospital room into a dead-let ter drop and meeting place for those sharing intelligence information.Lewisalso provides sketches of several French, British and American intel ligence agents, including
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In addition to “Agent Jo sephine,” four more non-fic tion books were added to the collection: “Wastelands: The True Story of Farm Country on Trial” by Corban Alli son, “Funny Business: The Legendary Life and Political Satire of Art Buchwald” by Michael Hill, “Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe” by David Maraniss and “The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party” by Dana Milbank.
The six mysteries added include “Look Closer” by David Ellis, “The Family Remains” by Lisa Jewel, “Fox Creek” by William Kent Krueger, “On Java Road” by Lawrence Osborne, “Girl, Forgotten” by Karin Slaugh ter and “To Kill a Trouba dour” by Martin Walker.
Before talking about new books we’ve added to the collection, I want to remind everyone about events at the library this month.Visitors to the library have all month to purchase tickets and place bids in preparation for the Fall Festival, sched uled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, at the library. At 4 p.m. on the day of the festival there will be a drawing for six bundles of gift certificates, each bun dle valued at $600 or more.
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Employment and industrial production continue to grow.
The library recently added 21 new titles, including a work of nonfiction that often reads like a spy thriller:
Convinced that her options were limited as a black performer in the U.S., Baker sailed to Paris in 1925 at the age of 19. Baker found in stant success in Paris, where, with her erotic dancing and revealing costumes, she be came a symbol of the Roaring Twenties and the most suc cessful American performer in France.Bythelate 1930s, Jo sephine Baker was one of the most famous women in Eu rope, performing to sold out crowds, and known for walk
Cannon Beach Reads will discuss “So Big” by Edna Ferber, starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21.
Daisy is a lovely three year old walker hound with an amazing coat - soft and silky. She has a personality:houndcute, a bit serious, gentle, patient, and polite. She is well-trained on leash and walks well. And she has great manners. Daisy needs a fully fenced yard. Review Board Foster Care Review Board
market.Late 2021 was a great time to cash in assets, with equity prices and business valuations high, and potential federal tax increases on the horizon. In come reported on tax returns last year grew at more than double the rate of economic measures of in income. After so much income was pulled into tax years 2020 and 2021, less will be realized in the near term. And with reces sionary risks rising, profits and gains could turn into losses, and a smaller share of filers could be subject to the topTherate.bottom line is that the unexpected revenue growth seen this year has left us with unprecedented balances this biennium, followed by a record kicker in 202325. The projected personal kicker is $3.5 billion, which will be credited to taxpayers when they file their returns in Spring 2024. The projected corporate kicker is $1.1 billion, which will be retained for educational spending. If current balances are not spent, net General Fund revenues for the upcoming 2023-25 biennium will be reduced by
$24 million relative to the June 2022 forecast.
extremely difficult. In our of fice’s recent forecast advisory meetings there was a strong consensus that the risk of recession was uncomfortably high.The outlook is essentially a coin flip between the soft landing and a recession. For now, our office is keeping the baseline, or most probable outlook as the soft landing and continued economic expansion.Employment, income, and spending continue to grow, but at a slower pace than as sumed in previous forecasts. This slower growth is needed for inflation to subside. How ever, if inflation does not slow as expected, and the Federal Reserve raises rates even fur ther, our office’s alternative scenario of a mild recession beginning in late 2023 is moreHeadinglikely.into the budget development season, growth in Oregon’s primary revenue instruments continues to outstrip expectations. Both personal and corporate tax collections remain strong, in keeping with income gains seen in the underlying economy. The forecast for
will, at the same time, be live streamed through Facebook Live. Come to the library to enjoy her presentation or join her virtually through the library’s website.
Ten fiction books added include “Other Birds” by Sarah Addison Allen, “Where the Sky Begins” by Rhys Bowen, “Widowland” by C.J. Carey, “The Last White Man” by Mohsin Hamid, “Search” by Michelle Huneven, “The Foundling” by Ann Leary, “Mercury Pictures Presents” by Anthony Marra, “Rising Tiger” by Brad Thor, “The Angel of Rome” by Jess Wal ter and “Properties of Thirst” by Marianne Wiggins.
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Josephine Baker, as Lewis makes clear, was talented, fearless, determined and
Wilfred Dunderdale, the inspiration for Ian Fleming’s James Bond, and explains how a network of smugglers and gangsters was developed to gather intelligence crucial to the Allied invasion of NorthAccordingAfrica. to Lewis, re searching “Agent Josephine” was challenging. The British and French governments keep information about their secret intelligence services secret, and Baker shared few details about her activities as an Severalagent. of the key players he writes about, however, did write memoirs about their experiences. Realizing that memoirs can often be selfserving, Lewis checked these memoirs against archives and other more objective resources. Lewis does rely on these memoirs for the dialogue he uses extensively to make Baker and her col leagues more realistic and to build drama in the story.
the current 2021-23 biennium has been revised upward. Al though the near-term forecast calls for additional revenue, this is offset in future budget periods by a more pessimistic economicGrowthoutlook.inspending and wages will need to slow to tame inflation, which trans lates into less state revenue growth across a broad range of taxes. The potential reces sion would weigh heavily on revenues over the next several years. However, even if the economic expansion persists, General Fund revenues are due for a hangover in 202325.General Fund resources have continued to expand in recent years despite large kicker credits being issued. This growth is expected to pause in the near term, as nonwage forms of income return to earth and gains in the labor market slow. Recent gains in reported taxable income have been driven by taxpayer behavior as well as underlying economic growth. Investment and business in come are not always realized for tax purposes as the same time they are earned in the
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As a home health nurse, Melissa Busch knows firsthand the importance of comprehensive health care. As part of her job, she visits community members in their homes and she sees firsthand the impacts of lack of access to quality health care. As the mother of a health care pro fessional in Clatsop County, I
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appreciate Melissa’s endorse ment from the Oregon Nurses Association.Familiesin our commu nities recognize there is a desperate need for child care.
Melissa is a working mother and has set expanded, afford able, safe childcare as one of her top priorities. She is a strong advocate for strength ening our public schools. As a retired teacher, I value that the Oregon Education Associa
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With his often-florid, dramatic writing style, Lewis has created a book that some times reads like a spy novel, rather than a work of history. But “Agent Josephine” does present a picture of a brave, flamboyant woman, and an exciting chronology of events during a critical time in history.
This summer I had the opportunity to meet and speak with Melissa Busch on more than one occasion.
Player ‘X’ realizes they have come to a point where a hotel may benefit his property. A fluke of the dice and he’s in the dough. Every one else can barely get around the board with their two hundred. Suddenly they, the other players, decide that hotels are not allowed. Only houses, and a limited number of houses at that, and only on every other space not counting the rail roads (which should become publicly subsidized, but that is anotherSeemsstory).themajority want to change the rules. Midstream. Not really cheating, perhaps colluding. Thing is the rules were and are set. They’re on the back of the box. Easy thing to set unordinary rules before the start. Like no trading house chores for free
Does that mean we may take some hits and let pass some less desirable out comes? It has, will and does. Because the rule are on the box. All the more reason to act on clarifying the goals of our community as quickly as possible. It hurts to see trees cut and wetlands filled. Of that I can attest numerable instances, all of which were disturbing changes. Some though have become quali fied community resources, over time. Some not so much.Thing is we need all our community energy to focus on how do we get it right, together. Amidst all our differing opinions. There is little help with assuming the City Council can simply say no to a thing. Not as possible when the rules on the back of the box belong to the game we play today. We need to secure new rules for every thing we wish and need the future to bring.
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is it morally proper to say no, nope, not for you cause we do not like what you’re doing. Or, oops, we got too many of those. Damned shame we did not fix the rule before we knew there was a problem, but… Ok, so then there is a bad rule. Duty comes for us all to change it as quickly as possible. There is the rub, the difference between a game and the real world. A game might be called and begun all over with a new rule. No harm done, except on the ego of the Hardwinner.todo in the philo sophical discussion of a transparent and legal mu nicipal process and property rights, let alone property values and time limitations. Permits are allowed within the reasoning of the written code. The established code.
influenced band to Cannon Beach for a free concert in the park on SeptemberSunday,25th.Asthedaughter
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Group of folks get together to see who might be Mr. Bigbucks. The play money and cute figurines, Board walk, Park Place and Marvin Gardens. Players begin with an equal purse. The throw of the dice imparts random situations where wheeling and dealing ensues. One or two players ‘get-lucky’ and land on the best spots. Others can never get a break.
Time is upon us, the resi dents, to strengthen the rules. Use our collective voice and mold the rules into the community we understand
Yes, morally we must al low things we thought were protected from abuse, views, trees, wet lands, traffic and home ownership. The current rules have allowed to be snuck thru some understand able errors. The sooner we get at the comprehensive Audit and fix those errors the sooner we will be on the track we thought we were on.
The park is located in downtown Cannon Beach, northeast of the Chamber of Commerce at 2nd & Spruce.
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So what is this twisted allegorySeemsabout?some time ago when the city ordinances were written we, the resi dents, talked about many concerns. And we supposed that all our concerns were written down on the back of the box. Then Mr. Big bucks caught up, found or is finding the ordinances strongly sup port the rights of the property holder. Not so much the desires of the community.
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of “Portland’s first lady of the blues” LaRhonda Steele, Lo grew up on and around stages. But, according to the Willamette Week, Lo is “a force to be reckoned with on her “Radiatingown.” a spirit of con tinual growth and community, her songs offer affirmations through self-reflection and a relatable humor, coupled with her vocal command and un derstated soul-jazz melodies,” the WW continues, adding that Lo’s “healing-throughboogie” music “shouldn’t be sleptInon.”addition to Steele’s performance, members of the Tolovana Arts Colony will be displaying some of their art work as a fundraising effort.
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at 5:00PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, low-backed chairs and fully stocked picnic baskets. Dogs, Frisbees, soccer balls and the like are welcome too.
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The concert is produced by the Tolovana Arts Colony and made possible by a Com munity Grant from the City of Cannon Beach.
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stays, or corporation forming in order to purchase joint properties.Itisallabout what is on the box at the onset. Pay the pink money get the hotel as the ruleSosays.you’re beginning to wonder what is my point. Take a guess. Changing the rules? What rules? Rules and regulations, codes and permits sound familiar? Seems that as a community which must work within the rule of law, vague as some ordinances may be, the rules are on the back of the box. Such as Ordinances.Ifsome‘players’ want to change the rules. It is only proper though that those who are in a process get the right to use the rules in place when the game begun. Same rules that every one had at the beginning.Ifthecommunity wished to change the rules, as many do, is it not only fair that the changes apply to future permits and not present asks? If the rule says hotels,
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it is. Focus the energy into sculpting the rules from this moment forward.
Library’s traditional Fall Festival returns Oct. 1
tered at a favorite beach near her home by her immediate family.Weare deeply thankful and blessed that so many of our friends and hers have reached out to help over the last 3 ½ years. It has meant the world to us, and we will never forget your kindness to her and our family.-She is free at last and home with God -
For more information about the Fall Festival, org.atororg,info@cannonbeachlibrary.emailorcall503-436-1391,checkthelibrarywebsitewww.cannonbeachlibrary.
Loyal, fierce, loving & loved, confident, fun, spiritual, faithful, and beautiful.
The entrance road to Ecola State Park will be closed Sept. 11-25 during a drilling project. Vehicles and pedes trians will not be able to enter the park from the entrance road.The road sits on active landslides and is often closed in the winter when heavy rains cause the area to slump and the road slides or washes out, most recently in 2020 andDuring2021. the September twoweek closure, 150-foot holes will be drilled at points along the road and geotechnical equipment survey equipment installed. The equipment
Mckenzie Hull 36, passed away at sundown on August 27, 2022 from brain cancer.
She is survived by her parents Jeffrey and Carol Hull, her brother Nathan, his wife Kristin, and their daughter Marin as well as Grandpar ents Bob & Colleen Hull, and many Aunts, Uncles, Cous ins…and of course, her always attentive cat Tweeze.
We love you Kenz!
Each bundle of certifi cates is valued at more than $550.00. Tickets for the drawings are one ticket for $1, six tickets for $5 and 25 tickets for $20. Tickets are available at the library from September 1 until the draw ings at 4 p.m. on October1.
will be in place for the next 18-24 months and will gather landslide movement data.
After a two-year, pandem ic-caused hiatus, visitors to the Cannon Beach Library can once again win gift certif icates and hotel stays as part of the library’s Fall Festival scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, at the library, 131 N. Hem lock in downtown Cannon Beach.The festival, a popular fundraiser for the library, includes drawings for lavish gift certificates, a silent auction for stays at premium local hotels, a sale of hand made crafts and a book sale of cookbooks and how-to titles.Drawings for six bundles of gift certificates will take
Tickets are on sale now for the month-long series of intimate wine and culinary experiences throughout October.Aftercancelling its 2020 event, Cannon Beach’s wine and culinary event, Savor Cannon Beach, is back with its second year presenting a month-long series of wine and culinary experiences in October. “Last year, we rein vented the festival from a one weekend event in March to a month-long series of intimate and upscale small group events and we really liked many things that we are able to offer in this small group format,” said festival director GaryThatHayes.format is back for 2022 and the line-up of festival events includes wine and culinary experiences that
She was born on August 12, 1986 and grew up in Cannon Beach. After high school she attended the University of Or
Savor Cannon Beach is partially funded by a City of Cannon Beach Tourism and Arts Fund grant and the event raises funds for Clatsop Ani mal Assistance, the county’s non-profit animal shelter.
ences include a blind tasting of classic French wines paired with their Northwest equivalents; a Pinot Noir Challenge where you will be tested to tell the difference between top quality Oregon Pinot Noirs, a French Premier Cru Burgundy and a $20 bottle of Oregon Pinot Noir; and programs to learn about the art and science of pairing wines with food.
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travel south beyond Indian Beach.Other nearby parks with beach access, hiking, and great views include Oswald West State Park, Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site and Hug Point State Recre ation
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to either: Young Life North CoastPO Box 1024 Seaside, OR 97138 Or UCSF Brain Tumor Center 400 Parnassus Ave., 8th Floor San Francisco, CA 94143Hughes-Ransom Mortuary is handling arrangements
will offer the opportunity to sample award winning Northwest wines, challenge your wine knowledge and expand your understanding of the world of wine includ ing food pairing, wine ageing and wine collecting. “The events are designed to attract serious wine enthusiasts, though even those new to wine tasting can enjoy these programs,” said Hayes. All events are limited in size to 20 or fewer participants.
Mckenzie was a young woman who lived life to the fullest.
the Ocean Lodge, the Stepha nie Inn and the Tolovana Inn.
Bids for the silent auction will be accepted from Sep tember 1 until the afternoon of the Thefestival.FallFestival will also give attendees a head start on their holiday shopping with handmade crafts donated by talented library volunteers and a book sale featuring lightly read cookbooks and how-to titles.
place the day of the festival. Included in the bundles are gift certificates to restaurants, galleries, grocery stores, clothing stores and much more, all donated by 59 generous local merchants and restaurant owners.
Savor Cannon Beach events in 2022 will offer participants the opportunity to taste a flight of 10-year-old reds, a six-year vertical of Oregon Pinot Noir and the top award winners from the 2022 Savor Northwest Wine Awards held earlier in the year in Cannon Beach. Edu cational programs and experi
Cannon Beach Community Church is holding its annual Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 1st in Sandpiper Square. All pets and people are welcome. This year we have invited the Clatsop County Animal Shelter to join us. A volunteer with Clatsop
Mckenzie Jean Hull Aug. 12, 1986 ~ Aug. 27, 2022
There will be no memorial service as Mckenzie’s wish was to have her ashes scat
Blessing of the Animals set for Oct. 1
Animal Assistance will be on hand to introduce you to one of our fabulous dogs at the county animal shelter. For pets that don’t like to travel, feel free to bring one of their special items or a picture of the animal to be blessed. We hope to see you there.
Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival returns in October
You can see the lineup of festival events and purchase festival tickets at savorcan nonbeach.com
The festival also features a silent auction for stays donated by five local hotels: the Hallmark Resort & Spa, Land’s End at Cannon Beach,
“This study is the first of its kind done on Ecola Park Road,” said Ben Cox, Ecola State Park manager. “The data gathered will help shape long-term strategies and repair options that will hopefully ensure access to one of Oregon’s most iconic places.”Thepark is open from the north via the 5-mile Tilla mook Head Trail, although parking at the trailhead in Seaside is limited to 13 ve hicles. Visitors should avoid heavy equipment if they
Ecola State Park entrance road closed Sept. 11-25
egon for 2 years and continued living in Eugene before mov ing to San Francisco in 2011.
She loved music, dance, family, friends, and the ocean.
She moved back to Cannon Beach in June of 2022.
TheSite.estimated $55,000 drilling project will be per formed under an interagency agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation that includes geology exper tise and contract administra tion. The drilling work will be conducted by Western States Soil Conservation, Inc. of Hubbard, Oregon.
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