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December 19, 2019

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Volume 24, No. 25

Chinook deaths lead to salmon angling closure F

ollowing a recent die-off of fall Chinook salmon in the Wilson River, excessive pre-spawn mortality of fall Chinook in other nearby rivers has prompted fishery managers to close the entire North Coast to all salmon angling effective Dec. 13-31. According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), the closure includes all North Coast basins from the Nestucca River to the Necanicum River. Angling for steelhead is unaffected by this change and remains open under permanent regulations. Monitoring of North Coast basins, in response to the recent die-off observed in the Wilson River and by reports from the public of similar mortality events in other

rivers, revealed substantial deaths of fall Chinook salmon (more than half of the carcasses sampled in the Nestucca, Trask and Kilchis rivers this week) prior to spawning. Additional pre-spawn mortalities have been observed in the Wilson River since last week’s closure as well. The mortality is attributed to the spread of cryptobia, a naturally occurring parasite which only affects certain fish species and poses no risk to humans. The closure is necessary to protect remaining fall Chinook adults to allow them to reach spawning grounds, according to Robert Bradley, district fish biologist for ODFW’s North Coast Watershed District. “The observed pre-spawn mortality is on top of a reduced run of fall Chinook this

year,” Bradley said. “We need to protect the remaining spawners to help provide for future runs of fall Chinook on the North Coast.” Angling for all salmon is closed for the remainder of 2019 in the following areas: Necanicum River basin, Nehalem Bay and River, including the NF Nehalem, Tillamook Bay and rivers (Tillamook River, Trask River, Wilson River, Kilchis River and Miami River), and Nestucca Bay and River, including Three Rivers and the Little Nestucca River. The pre-spawn mortality event appears to be limited to the North Coast. Assessments of other basins further south have

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not revealed any incidents of this kind. Due to this, no angling regulation changes are being made in other locations.

Burning down the house: Joint fire training environment, then put it out several times before totally burning down the house. The process starts with lighting small fires one room at a time, bringing in an attack line and a backup line, each with an instructor, to practice suppressing the flames. Pyrotechnicians also have a water line just in case. Communication and teamwork are major components for working inside and outside the house. Tillamook Fire Department Training Officer Alan Christensen said the “burn and learn” exercise went well by all accounts. He said both experienced and new personnel had their chances to learn. Christensen said joint training sessions such as this one serve to promote interagency operability, which is key because standing mutual aid agreements mean working

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umerous fire agencies held a training burn at a house on North Main Avenue in Tillamook at the end of November. Firefighters took turns working the burning home all morning and afternoon, drawing a crowd of bystanders to the scene. Tillamook Fire led the training exercise and had 30 personnel at the fire. Another dozen firefighters from the departments of NetartsOceanside, Nehalem, Garibaldi, and Nestucca participated in the burn. The focus of the training was studying fire behavior and fire control, allowing a combination of new and seasoned firefighters working the same scene to maximize the learning potential. Crews get a chance to watch the fire build and spread firsthand in a totally controlled

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Recall against State Rep. Tiffiny Mitchell fails A

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recall effort against an Astoria-based congresswoman has fallen flat. Timber Unity announced Wednesday, Dec. 4, that the effort to recall State Rep. Tiffiny Mitchell (D-Astoria) from her elected position representing District 32 in the Oregon House of Representatives failed to gather the required number of signatures to force a recall election.

The effort to recall Mitchelll was launched on Sept. 6, in response to Mitchell’s votes in support of House Bill 2020’s cap and trade taxes, among other issues. Supporters of the recall had up to 90 days to collect 4,883 signatures needed to force a recall election. The signatures were due by Dec. 4. “Up here on the North Coast, we were shocked to learn how Rep. Tiffiny Mitchell voted against her constituents,” the recall campaign’s chief petitioner, Darren Mead, said on Timber Unity’s social media

account. “She hasn’t been elected more than a year yet proved she will

put Portland’s agenda over our working-class families and small businesses,” Mead said. “We are not ‘well-connected’ people, and we responded in one of the only ways we knew how.” Mitchell responded by email to a Headlight Herald request for comment on the recall’s failure. In her email, she said she was relieved that recall effort had ended, adding that she is pleased to serve the people of her district in the work she was sent to Salem to do.

“In preparation for the 2020 short session, I am working on several concepts designed to help working people and to increase access to primary care in rural areas like ours. I look forward to securing those wins for our district and the state,” Mitchell said in the email. Mitchell will be hosting a series of constituent listening sessions in January. The Tillamook listening session is set for 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 5, at Tillamook Bay Community College in room 214.

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he Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the entire Oregon coast is closed for commercial and recreational razor clamming due to elevated

levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid. Mussel harvesting is closed from the south jetty of the Coquille River at Bandon to the California border for elevated levels of paralytic shellfish toxin. Mussel

harvesting is open from the Columbia River to the north jetty of the Coquille River at Bandon. Bay clams and crab are open for recreational harvesters along the entire Oregon coast. Contact ODFW for

recreational license requirements, permits and rules. For more information please call ODA’s shellfish safety information hotline at 800-448-2474 or visit the ODA shellfish closures webpage.

Fraser Road: A river runs through it Cody Mann

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easonal high water returned to Fraser Road this past week, giving drivers a free car wash in some cases. A recent meeting of officials from local, county and federal agencies discussed annual preparations and expectations for the coming winter season. The meeting began with a winter forecast from senior service hydrologist Andy Bryant of the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA).

Bryant said those who are local to Tillamook County already know it’s not going to be dry and sunny all winter long. Before March, it’s possible there will be high winds, floods, snow, and other difficult wintry weather. It’s predicted that 2019 could be similar to 2018 in terms of winter weather, though not necessarily for the same reasons. The overall outlook is a bit on the dry side, and winter temperatures are expected to continue being

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Whale Watch Week take places on Oregon Coast Hilary Dorsey

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People come from all over the world to learn about the gray whales that travel along the Oregon coast each year. In the winter, Oregon State Parks watches nearly 20,000 gray whales from mid-December through mid-January as they travel south to the warm lagoons of Baja, Mexico. The whale watching for winter is Friday, Dec. 27, through Tuesday, Dec. 31. The Whale Watching Spoken Here program places

volunteers at whale watching sites during the two official watch weeks. Their official Whale Watch Weeks typically take place between Christmas and New Year’s Day and during the last week of March. You can learn more about whales at the Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay year-round or join at various locations during the Whale Watch Weeks. Last year, the whale watching volunteers spoke with over 52,000 volunteers from around the globe. To learn more about the two

Whale Watch Weeks, the Whale Watch Spoken Here® program, or to sign up to become a volunteer, please click on the photo below or go to: https://whalespoken. wordpress.com/ Volunteers sign up and train, said Oregon State Parks Ranger Luke Parsons, who coordinates Whale Watch Week. “Their main job is to help the general public find whales,” Parsons said of the volunteers. Parsons said 40-50 thousand people come and look for whales during Whale Watch Week. Volunteers are

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with nearby agencies frequently. “The only way we can train people to be able to show up at a random house in the middle of the night, kick the door in where there’s fire and smoke from ceiling to floor, the only way you’re going to be efficient at dealing with that issue is practicing

ATTENTION VETERANS! Supportive Services Available: 1. Housing 2. Homeless Services 3. Case Management 4. Low Income Assistance 5. Other Resources CARE has available openings providing supportive services to Veterans and their families in Tillamook County. The program provides housing assistance, case management and assistance in obtaining VA and other benefits. Eligibility is determined through a screening with a Case Manager at CARE. All Veterans are invited to contact CARE at 503-842-5261 to receive an assessment and learn what benefits they may qualify to receive. 2310 1st St. Ste. 2, Tillamook, OR 97141

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out at the location sites from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 27-31. Parsons recommends for people to whale watch in the morning. In the afternoon, as the sun sets, it makes it more difficult to see the whales. “This is a program that has been going on for 40 years,” Parsons said of Whale Watch Week. Parsons said this is a great way to highlight a lot of coastal parks and a great excuse to look for whales. Whale Watch Week is something that will continue for many years to come. Check out some of the designated locations volun-

teers will be staffed during Whale Watch Week. Best locations to see whales in Oregon: Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area in Pacific City Cape Lookout State Park

in Tillamook Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint Neahkahnie Mountain Historic Marker Ecola State Park in Cannon Beach

in the same scenario,” Christensen said. Christensen noted that one factor that you can’t know until you’re there is how the heat will treat you. Just as with pain tolerance, everybody feels heat differently. Dealing with a tight space isn’t for everyone either, and there is the danger of not being able to see or hear much once the fire builds and the air packs are in use. The best way to prevent panic is training. Fire Chief Chris

Beswick, Nehalem Bay Fire Rescue, said his crew had the opportunity to make several interior attacks as well as getting a chance to observe fire behavior under realistic conditions. “These training burns are invaluable because they allow us to train in a more controlled and preplanned environment, yet still be realistic,” Beswick said. “We are able to fight fire aggressively, or slow down and treat it as a learning environment, based on the needs of the firefighters and

their skill levels.” Fire officials thanked Dam Vo for donating the house that was burned for the training exercise. They also thanked Aufdermauer Trucking/Excavation, Dutch Bros., Debbie D’s Jerky & Sausage, Attis Trading, Tillamook People’s Utility District, City of Tillamook, and Teninty & Son, Inc. If you have a structure you’re interested in donating for training, please contact Tillamook Fire Department.

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Free first day hike on Jan. 1 For the ninth year in a row, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with America’s State Parks to offer free guided First Day Hikes in state parks across Oregon on New Year’s Day. A special hike will be hosted at Oswald West State Park. Hikers can register for the hike at the Oregon State Parks Store, http://bit.ly/ParkStoreEvents. Registration—although not required—will help park staff plan for the hike and give park staff contact information should the hike be canceled because of weather or conditions. Hike time is at 8 a.m. at Cape Falcon Trail Head, in the Cape Falcon parking lot. It is a moderate, five-mile hike on the Cape Falcon Trail. Call 503-368-5943 for more information. Join for this beautiful hike at the Cape Falcon Trail Head. Stop for a break at Kramer Memorial, which gives way to a brilliant overlook of Short Sands Beach. Choose to stay and enjoy the beach or journey on to Cape Falcon and enjoy views spanning from Tillamook Head to Cape Lookout.

Dogs are permitted on a six-foot leash. Terrain is not suitable for baby strollers. Participants should dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes and bring water, as well as a camera or binoculars for wildlife viewing. Hike time begins for Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint begins at noon in the Cape Meares parking lot. It is a moderate, one to five-mile hike. Call 503-842-3182 for more information. Create your own ranger-guided experience along various trails through Cape Meares. Learn about the Octopus tree, local lighthouse history, World War 11 history and get a chance to watch for migrating gray whales. The hike is recommended for children four years and older. Dogs must be on a six-foot leash. Strollers are welcome on the first segment of the hike to the Octopus tree. Share photos of First Day Hikes via Twitter and Instagram by using the hashtag #ORfirstdayhikes or tagging “Oregon State Parks” on Facebook.

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Call to artists Adventist Health Tillamook announces a call to artists for the Art for the Heart exhibition February 1 – 28, 2020. We are excited to bring The Diamonds to Tillamook this December for SILVER BELLS & DIAMONDS, A YULETIDE ROCK & ROLL REVEUE! This is delightful holiday entertainment is suitable for all ages. Back in 1957 The Diamonds released their instant Kids million selling song, Little Darlin’, one of the most memorable rock 18 and Under and roll hits of all-time. The song continues to sell worldwide and has been dubbed “the National Anthem of Rock and Roll”. To date ADMISSION it has sold approximately 20 million copies! Through the years, The Diamonds have helped to keep classic rock and roll music alive and they continue to expand their audience, performing in a variety of venues and settings worldwide; “We’ve been pleased to find a growing audience among all age groups. They love songs they can understand, remember and actually sing the words to—today, tomorrow, or even 20 years from now.”

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Wheeler Treasures hosts Make an Ugly Sweater Party Hilary Dorsey

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Wheeler Treasures will be hosting a Make an Ugly Sweater Party from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at their store in Wheeler. $10 to attend this event. This is the perfect opportunity if you need an ugly sweater for the Ugly Sweater Party at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Manzanita Lighthouse Pub & Grub. Peggy Schumann, from Wheeler Treasures, said this is the first time they will be hosting this party. She thought of the idea a while ago and convinced the vendors. She thought it would a great idea because of the Ugly Sweater Party in Manzanita the following day. “If there is an Ugly Sweater Party, we will make it annual,” Schumann said.

Build your own ugly sweater with Jessi Just from CARTM Recycling. Have a glass of wine or cold cider. Bring your own sweater. Décor will be in the building. If you have a special style you are looking for, bring it all to the shop. Use the shop’s glue, thread and other items to get it together. Schumann started Wheeler’s Treasures a year ago. In this event, she is trying to motivate the city to do more things in the evening and to liven up the town. She said there is some new businesses and would like to start some of it. “Things are kind of changing,” Schumann said. The town had a Wheeler Winter Festival and Holiday Market, hosted by Salmonberry Saloon, the weekend of Dec. 13-15. Schumann wants the city to be noticed and known like Rockaway

Beach and Manzanita. If you don’t have a sweater, Wheeler Treasures has you covered. If you don’t want to make a sweater, you can purchase a pre-made one for $15 and add to

if you wish. The shop will be serving wine or cider, donated from Nehalem Bay Winery. It is $2 to use one of their sweaters and sizes will vary. Most people will be bringing their

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own sweater. You can also finish sweaters that have been started on. Sign up at wheelertreasures@ gmail.com

Skaar announces candidacy for county commissioner in collaborative problem solving to issues facing Tillamook County. 16 years ago, Skaar and her husband Jim chose Tillamook as their home, to live and raise their family. They were drawn here by the rural community and natural environment. Jim is the manager at the Trask River Fish Hatchery and daughter Emily is a freshman at Tillamook High School. Skaar has worked at CARE for the past 15 years, serving as the executive director for the past 10 years. “I get really excited working with community members on issues that affect us all,” Skaar said in a press

release. “My work since 2015, first on the housing task force, and then the housing commission, has provided me with great experiences

in working with a broad cross section of the community to create local solutions to address this issue. I look forward to using my skills to work with members of the community on a broad range of topics that are important to them.” Skaar was raised in the small town of Maupin in central Oregon where her family ran a small restaurant and motel business. She earned a bachelor’s degree in geology but found her passion in helping others while working in leadership positions in not-for-profit organizations. Her experience includes community leadership in both professional and

Heavy rain could flood rivers, streams Tillamook County Emergency Management sent out an alert from the Portland National Weather Service (NWS) Monday, Dec. 16, that heavy rain later this week could lead to river and stream flooding for some portions of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon. According to the NWS, a prolonged atmospheric river event will bring moderate to heavy rain rates beginning Wednesday, Dec. 18, at night, potentially continuing through Saturday, Dec. 21.

n River Continued from Page 1 above-average in the longterm. Winters in the Pacific Northwest have been trending warmer in recent years. November and December are expected to be the wettest months, which is typical, but predictions are not strong regarding precipitation. January through March shows a continued likelihood for above-average temperatures locally. Precipitation may creep up above average in the spring. Bryant pointed out that nearly every winter the Wilson River floods. Major flooding is not expected this year due to the forecast of neutral conditions for the year, but Oregon has seen an expanding flood season and local agencies are

Liquid equivalent precipitation amounts during this period could range from two to four inches for the interior lowlands with three to eight inches or more along the coast range and Cascades. At this time, the North Oregon Coast range and the south Washington Cascades appear to receive the focus of precipitation. The report said, however, that these atmospheric river events are notoriously difficult to precisely predict more than 24 to 36 hours in advance. Further complicating the

closely watching the weather conditions. The public can follow a number of agencies on the web, on social media, and

issue, Cascade snow level will rise from about 3,500 feet Wednesday night to above 6,000 feet by Friday evening, Dec. 20. According to the report, areas that do not receive a prolonged period of moderate and heavy rainfall will likely experience significant rises of area rivers and streams. The greatest concern will be on rivers and tributaries that do not have flood control reservoirs. NWS will continue to monitor the rivers closely and

issue watches and warnings if needed. People living near southwest Washington and northwest Oregon rivers should monitor the latest weather and river conditions for the next week. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or check HTTPS:// WEATHER.GOV/PORTLAND for further updates.

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Rental fraud pervasive in home, vacation listings, study shows The place seems like a dream come true: the right space, the right location, the right price. But is it really for rent? Or will the renter or traveler arrive to find their money gone with nowhere to stay? An in-depth investigative study by Better Business Bureau (BBB) finds that fraud is widespread in the online rental home and vacation rental market, with 43% of online shoppers encountering a fake listing and more than 5 million consumers losing money to such

scams. The investigative study -- Is That Rental Listing Real? A BBB Study of Rental Scams Involving Apartments, Houses and Vacation Properties -- noted that 85 percent of consumers encountering fake rental listings do not fall for them. Even though the rate of people falling for these scams is low, there is still a record $37 million in reported losses this year alone. These figures suggest that the volume of rental scams lurking on the internet

is staggering. Read the full study here. According to the study, rental scams can take several forms, but perhaps most commonly, fraudsters simply copy the photo and description of a property, post it online with their own contact information and try to get a deposit and first month’s rent from the victim. The fraudster may communicate only by email or text message and may claim to be out of the country and unavailable to show the property.

Once the victim sends money , the fraudster disappears. “While an advertised rental that meets your needs at a great price might be tempting, this BBB investigation shows the risk of encountering a scam is real,” said Tyler Andrew, CEO of BBBNW+P. “Consumers shouldn’t rush into paying upfront fees for housing, rented sight-unseen. Instead, take time to verify the details of listings.” BBB Scam Tracker has received

more than 1,300 reports of rental fraud from 2016 to 2019. If you are the victim of a rental scam, file a police report and go to BBB.org to view a business’ BBB Business Profile, including complaints and reviews, or to file a complaint or report a scam on Scam Tracker. You can also contact the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov/complaint or by calling 877-FTC-HELP or file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Senators announce authorization for Secure Rural Schools Program Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) and Jim Risch, (R-Idaho) have announced that a two-year authorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program is included in the end-of-year funding package that will be considered by Congress this week. The senators said it was a significant win for rural communities in the Northwest and nationwide follows calls from the senators to reauthorize the lapsed program and provide financial certainty for counties containing federal-

ly-owned lands. “Congress took one big step closer to making sure people living and working in rural communities have the resources they need for their schools, roads and other essential services,” Wyden said. “A two-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools program means counties can breathe a little easier now as Congress works toward a long-overdue permanent solution that gets rural counties off the roller coaster of uncertainty.” “Secure Rural Schools payments provide a

much-needed lifeline for critical services ranging from schools to roads to public safety,” said Merkley. “Our rural communities shouldn’t be left in the dark about whether the federal government will meet its obligation to help pay for those vital services. I am grateful to my colleagues for joining us in our mission to make these payments reliable and am pleased that together we were able to secure this program extension.” Earlier this year, the senators led 27 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Senate

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer requesting at least a two-year reauthorization of the SRS program as Congress “works to establish a permanent county payments solution.” They introduced their proposed solution—the Forest Management for Rural Stability Act—legislation that makes the program permanent by creating an endowment fund to provide stable, increasing and reliable funding for county services. The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act—originally co-authored by Wyden—was enacted in 2000 to financially

assist counties with public, tax-exempt forestlands. Since then, Wyden, Crapo, Merkley and Risch say they have worked to give SRS a more permanent role in assisting rural counties with large tracts of federal lands. Critical services at the county level have historically been funded in part with a 25-percent share of timber receipts from federal U.S. Forest Service lands and a 50-percent share of timber receipts from federal Oregon and California Grant Lands managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. As those revenues have fallen or fluctuated due to

reduced timber harvest and market forces, SRS payments helped bridge the gap to keep rural schools open, provide road maintenance, support search and rescue efforts and other essential county services. Since enacted in 2000, SRS has provided a total of $7 billion in payments to more than 700 counties and 4,400 school districts in more than 40 states to fund schools and essential services like roads and public safety. In recent years, however, Congress has allowed SRS funding to lapse and decrease, creating massive uncertainty for counties as they budget for basic county services.

Astoria Social Security Office announces new location The Social Security Office located at 115 W Bond Street, in Astoria will relocate Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, five miles southeast to 1479 SE Discovery Lane, Suite A-130, in Warrenton. The office serves residents of Clatsop and Tillamook Counties in Oregon and Pacific County in Washington. The new office location is accessible through public transportation. Parking is available in the building’s parking lot. The office hours for the Discovery Lane Office in Warrenton will be 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Business operations at the Bond Street Office in Astoria will end after closing at 4

p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Most Social Security serviced do not require a visit to a local office. Social Security has online tools to help the public navigate benefits and gather information. People 18 years old and older may sign up for a My Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. With a My Social Security account, Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income recipients can access their benefit verification letter (which serves as proof of income), payment history and earnings record instantly. Social Security beneficiaries can change their address and

start of change direct deposit information online. Those not yet receiving benefits can use their online account to get a personalized Social Security Statement, which provides earnings information as well as estimates of future benefits. The portal also includes links to information about other online services, such as applications for retirement, disability and Medicare benefits. Many Social Security services are also conveniently available by dialing toll-free, 1-800-7721213. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social Security’s TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.

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Community News Briefs DAILY Free van service for veterans – 7:30 a.m. leaves Tillamook County Transportation District every weekday to provide local veterans with free transportation to either the Hillsboro or Portland VA medical facilities for appointments. For more information please contact veterans service office at 503-842-4358.

Thursday, Dec 19 Tillamook County Quilt Guild – 10:30 a.m., third Thursdays, Latimer Quilt and Textile Center, 2105 Wilson River Loop Rd., Tillamook. For more information contact latimerprograms@ centurylink.net or call Gail or Kim at 503-842-8622. Fred Meyers Military Discount – Third thursdays of every month, enjoy 10% off. Show the cashier your Millitary/Veterans ID or ask them to load the MIlitary Discount onto your rewards card. VFW Kilchis-Tillamook Bay Post 2848 and the Ladies Auxiliary – 6 p.m. third Thursdays, Bay City Hall, 5525 B Street, Bay City. Fisherman Advisory Committee of Tillamook – 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tillamook PUD meeting room at Eleventh Street and Pacific Avenue. The meeting will be every third Thursday of the month. North County Grief Support Group – 3-4:30 p.m., first and third Thursdays, Calvary Bible Church, Manzanita. Call 503-368-6544, ext. 2313. Repair Café. -- This is a new monthly community event every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6pm – 8pm comprised of community volunteers who repair, sew and give expert advice on items in need of fixing. NO Internal combustion engines. If you have questions, contact repairmook@gmail.com. There is no admission fee, all ages welcome. Grief Support Group North County – 3-4:30 p.m. First and third Thursdays. Calvary Bible Church in Manzanita. Tillamook Hospital’s relief chaplain Michael Gabel presents information to help with the grief process. Breastfeeding Support Group – 6 p.m. Third Thursdays of each month in the Riverbend room of the North Coast Recreation District. Leaders will guide participants in the discussion topic for the one-hour meeting followed by the opportunity for mothers to connect and network. Children are welcome to attend. A $1 donation is requested to support the use of the space. Call Carlotta Roddy at 503-8126243 or Jennifer Childress at 503368-5886 for further information. Flock of Gerry’s book release party- 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Rendezvous in Tillamook.

Friday, Dec 20 Latimer Quilt & Textile Center Board Meeting – 9 a.m. every third Friday in the library at the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center. For more information contact latimerprograms@centurylink. net, or call 503-842-8622. Nesko Women’s Club – 11:45 a.m., third Fridays (September to May,) at Cape Kiwanda Communtiy Center. A speaker is scheduled for each regular meeting. Lunch is $3. You do not have to be a member to attend, but reservations are required. For lunch reservations/ info: Julie Krohn 503-863-9307. Manzanita Municipal Court notice – 1:30 p.m. at Manzanita City Hall. 543 Laneda Avenue, once a month thereafter. The public is invited to attend.

Saturday, Dec 21 Santa at Roby’s Furniture – 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Roby’s Furniture in Tillamook. Special gift for kids under 12 who come during that time frame. Live Music: Midnight Gumbo - 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Tillamook Eagles Lodge. First and third Saturday of each month. LGBT Potluck – 6-7:30 p.m., every third Saturday. Women’s Resource Center, 1902 Second St., Tillamook. Contact Linda Werner, wernerwhite@centurylink.net or 503-398-5223. Free. Open Mic Night - organized by Art Accelerated, is held from 6:30 to 8:00 on the third Saturday of each Month at Yo Time (314 Main Ave in downtown Tillamook). Rick Persons and Penny Eberle are the MCs at this event. Go to the Art Accelerated website, artaccelerated.org, for details. Winter Solstice last Minute Market - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Pine Grove Community House. Christmas Break Open Skate- 1-4 p.m. at Tillaskate Fairgrounds $5 per skater, $4 if you bring your own skates.

Sunday, Dec 22 Christmas Break Open Skate- 1-4 p.m. at Tillaskate Fairgrounds $5 per skater, $4 if you bring your own skates. Silver Bells & Diamonds - 2-4 p.m. at THS Auditorium 22nd on 2nd Holiday Festival of Lights - 3-6 p.m. at Downtown Tillamook

Tuesday, Dec 24 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) – 8:45-9 a.m. check-in; 9-11 a.m. meeting, second and fourth Tuesday. First Christian Church, Tillamook. Registration and dues required. Call 503-842-6213. Nehalem Bay Garden Club – 1:30 p.m., fourth Tuesday,

September through April. Pine Grove Community House, Manzanita. Call Constance Shimek, 503-368-4678. Disability services help – 1-4 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays. Sheridan Square community room, 895 Third St., Tillamook. Sponsored by NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. Call Julie Woodward, 503-842-2770 or 800-584-9712. Wellspring Adult Respite Care – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays. Tillamook United Methodist Church. 503-815-2272. Tillamook Masonic Lodge AF & AM Meetings – 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays at 1904 Second Street. Officers meet at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec 25 Pinochile - 3 p.m. at the Tillamook Eagles Lodge. Second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Alzheimer’s and Caregiver Support - 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., fourth Wednesday at the Tillamook Adventist Church, 2610 1st St. Upper Level to the left of the main entrance doors. Call 503-815-2270. Holiday Gift Table ends- Rockaway Beach Library. 120 North Coral St. Friends of Rockaway Beach Library will have their annual Holiday Gift table from Nov. 29-Christmas. Donated items will be for sale. Perfect shopping venue for all ages. Pay what you can and take home some great gifts and decorations. All proceeds benefit the library Friends who maintain the building. Open M-F 12-5, Sa. 10-3.

Thursday, Dec 26 Association of Northwest Steelheaders North Coast Chapter – 7 p.m. Fourth Thursdays. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife meeting room, 4909 Third St., Tillamook. Call Bill Hedlund at 503-815-2737. Alzheimer’s Support Group – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nehalem Bay House 35385 Tohl Rd. in North Tillamook County. It will be the fourth Thursday of each month. Complimentary lunch included. For more information call (503) 368-6445. Marie Mills Foundation – Fourth Thursday of January, April, July and October, 10:30 a.m., Marie Mills Center, Tillamook. Call Ron Rush at 503-842-2539, ext. 12. Circle of Caring meeting – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First and fourth Thursdays at St. Mary’s in Rockaway Beach. Join them to knit and sew. Contact 503355-2661 (parish office).

Friday, Dec 27 Bay City Boosters Potluck – 11:30 a.m. the last Friday of

each month at Bay City Hall. Weavers – 10 a.m. to until closing time. Every Friday at the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center. For more information contact latimerprograms@ centurylink.net or call Gail or Kim at 503-842-8622.. Ocean Breeze RugKrafters – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m On the 2nd and 4th Fridays at the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center. For more information contact latimerprograms@centurylink.net or call Gail or Kim at 503-842-8622.. Christmas Break Open Skate- 1-4 p.m. at Tillaskate Fairgrounds $5 per skater, $4 if you bring your own skates.

Saturday, Dec 28 Karaoke Night - 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Tillamook Eagles Lodge. Second and fourth Saturday of each month. The Tillamook ArtWalk - organized by Art Accelerated, is held on the 4th Saturday every month (with the exception of June). Go to our website for information each month about participating artists and businesses.

Monday, Dec 30 It’s a Wonderful LIfe live radio play = Riverbend players perform a live radio play at 6 p.m. at Wild Grocery & Cafe at 298 Laneda Ave Manzanita, OR. Purchase tickets at Wild in advance or night of performance $10.

Wednesday, Jan 1 International Order of Rainbow for Girls – 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Tillamook Masonic Hall. 503-842-6758. Writers’ Meet Up is held from 6:00 to 8:00 on the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Art Accelerated Art Annex (1906A) Third Street. The workshop is led by local author Lana Hechtman Ayers White Clover Grange Potluck – White Clover Grange potluck and monthly meeting. Potluck at 6:30 followed by monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Bunco Night - 6 p.m. at the Tillamook Eagles Lodge. First and third Wednesday of every month. Women’s Cancer Support Group –10:30 a.m.-noon first Wednesdays at the Tillamook Medical, third floor, room D. Women who have or have had cancer share their experience, strength and hope. No charge. Call 503-815-7640. Tillamook County Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Developmental Disability Advisory Council – 5:15 p.m. at the Tillamook Regional Medical Center 1000 West Third Street. The Tillamook County Mental Health meeting is held on the first Wednesdays of each month.

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HOLIDAY GIFT TABLE: Rockaway Beach Library. 120 North Coral St. Friends of Rockaway Beach Library will have their annual Holiday Gift table from Nov. 29-Christmas. Donated items will be for sale. Perfect shopping venue for all ages. Pay what you can and take home some great gifts and decorations. All proceeds benefit the library Friends who maintain the building. Open M-F 12-5, Sa. 10-3. Miniature Show: Nov. 13 - Dec. 22 at the Cannon Beach Art Gallery. 1064 S. Hemlock St. Cannon Beach. SUNDAY MEDITATION - 5p.m. Center for the Contemplative Arts. 300 Division St. Manzanita. MONDAY AL-ANON – 7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. North County Recreation District, Nehalem. 503-368-5093. MEDITATION - 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the Center for the Contemplative Arts in Manzanita. Free. Contact Lola Sacks at 503-368-6227. MEALS FOR SENIORS – 11:45 a.m. St. Mary’s by the Sea in Rockaway. Call Bob Dempster, 503-355-3244. TUESDAY VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT HELP – 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. WorkSource Oregon, 2105 Fifth St., Tillamook. 800-643-5709, ext. 227. ROCKAWAY LIBRARY – 3 p.m., Pre-school storytime. 503-355-2665. WRITING LOUNGE - 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hoffman Center. $5 suggested donation. Call 503-368-3846. MAH JONG LESSON - 3 p.m. at the North Tillamook County Library in Manzanita. For more information, call 503-368-6665. WOMAN’S AA MEETING, SISTER’S IN SOBRIETY – Noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 36335 N. Hwy 101, Nehalem. WEDNESDAY VOLUNTEER CEMETERY BEAUTIFICATION - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historic American Legion Cemetery on Necarney Blvd in Nehalem. For more information, contact Val Magee at 808-264-1454. TAI CHI YANG STYLE: Pine Grove Community House. Wednesdays at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at 225 Laneda Avenue n Manzanita, 97130 PICKLE BALL - 2:30 p.m. in Manzanita City Park on 3rd Street. New members

or drop-ins welcome. Contact Corinne at cbbcalm@hotmail. com for more information. MOVIE NIGHT – 6 p.m. at the Rising Star Cafe in Wheeler. Call 503-368-3990.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. North County Recreation District, Nehalem. 503-3685093. BRIDGE, PINOCHLE AND CRIBBAGE – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. North County Rec. District, Nehalem. 503-3553381. MEALS FOR SENIORS – 11:45 a.m. St. Mary’s by the Sea in Rockaway. Call Bob Dempster, 503-355-3244.

THURSDAY CHRISTIAN MEN’S GROUP – 7:30 a.m. Grumpy’s Cafe, 202 Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach. 503355-0567.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – 7-8 p.m. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, Nehalem. GARIBALDI LIBRARY STORYTIME – 2:45 p.m. 503-322-2100.

FRIDAY GARIBALDI JAM – 6-8 p.m. Featuring local musicians at the Garibaldi Community Hall. MEALS FOR SENIORS – 11:45 a.m. St. Mary’s by the Sea in Rockaway. Call Bob Dempster, 503-355-3244. SPIRIT DANCE – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays. Pine Grove Community Center, Manzanita. Free-form dance celebration.

OPEN GALLERY - 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita. Check out the latest work by local artists. For more information, call 503-368-3846. LIVE MUSIC - 9 p.m. at the San Dune Pub on in Manzanita. Cover charge. For more information, call 503368-5080.

SATURDAY MANZANITA PACE SETTERS WALK/JOG/ RUN GROUP – 7:30 a.m. Parking lot behind Spa Manzanita.

PICKLE BALL - 2 p.m. in Manzanita City Park on 3rd Street. New members or dropins welcome. Contact Corinne at cbbcalm@gmail.com for more information.

GRANDPARENTS PARENTING AGAIN – Call Steve or Jackie for meetings. 503-355-2440.

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The 2010s: A decade of perseverance for small businesses Jeremy Field

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2019 is an exuberant end to the decade. There has never been a better time to start or grow a small business in the current booming economy. The unemployment rate is at a 50-year low with 110 months of consecutive

positive job growth. Wages have increased 3.1% during the past 12 months. And 30.7 million small businesses are creating two out of every three net new jobs. However, the 2010s had a humble beginning. Still reeling from the Great Recession, many small businesses were still struggling and in survival

mode. Job growth was flat, the unemployment rate was a staggering 9.6%, and there were only 26.8 million small businesses in the U.S. Not only was hiring stagnant, but lending and spending were tight too. Survival was the goal as small business owners felt the weight of keeping their doors open,

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keeping their staff employed, and finding their way in post-recession economy. It was a difficult and stressful time to be a small business owner. However, true to the entrepreneurial spirit and American dream, small businesses persevered. During the past couple years in my role as regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, I’ve traveled around Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington to meet small businesses and listen to their journeys. I’ve met businesses that reshaped what they do in order to move forward. I’ve met businesses who innovated with new cost-saving strategies for their customers. I’ve even met entrepreneurs who started their business during a time most would say they were crazy. The common thread is they all adapted, they all took risks, and they all had a vision they focused on seeing through. One local story that comes to mind when I think of the perseverance of small businesses during the 2010s is the Astoria Crest Motel in Astoria, Oregon. The property overlooks the mouth of the

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workforce from two employees to 15 as well as tripling its annual revenues since its rebranding. I’m proud that SBA programs were able to support businesses like the Astoria Crest Motel through tough times. But I’m even more impressed with the grit and innovation of entrepreneurs like the Doyles and Wests. When small businesses share their journeys with me, I am inspired and I am grateful. Our economy and our communities wouldn’t be what they are today without the perseverance of entrepreneurs. As we close the decade, let’s take a moment to pause and celebrate the rise from recession to historic economic growth. And let’s take a moment to thank the small business owners who brought our country to this high point through their innovation, determination and perseverance. Jeremy Field is the Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Pacific Northwest Region which serves Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. The SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small businesses with resources to start, grow, expand or recover.

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Columbia River, where in 1805, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery took in the very same majestic view as they journeyed to their future winter camp in nearby Fort Clatsop. Originally known as the Crest Motel when it first opened its doors in 1952, the property had gradually fallen into a state of disrepair and was at risk of being shuttered in 2014. However, Air Force veteran and entrepreneur Marshall Doyle and his wife Patricia, along with business partner Don West and his wife Wendy, saw this as an opportunity to save a local treasure and strengthen the community. Thanks to SBA financing, the expertise of the four owners, and a generous amount of “sweat equity,” the Astoria Crest Motel is enjoying a resurgence as more and more travelers are discovering the hidden treasures of the Oregon Coast. Today, the motel serves as a dedicated Lewis and Clark interpretive viewpoint and regularly enjoys full occupancy in the summer as well as becoming a popular meeting space for local clubs and organizations in the community. The business has grown its

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the Arts will host a grand re-opening Hoffman Community Party from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4. This is a community event and is free and open to the public. Enjoy the Hoffman Center’s Annual Color Show, featuring a wide variety of art forms inspired by the color green and created by the community of North Coast Artists from Astoria to Tillamook. Art includes ceramics, collage, fiber, drawing, painting, photography and sculpture. View the repairs and renovations completed during December: two restrooms, improvements to the Gallery, repainting of the clay studio floor and deep cleaning of surfaces and recesses

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USDA loans $42.5 Million for Tillamook electricity infrastructure upgrades Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden of Oregon have announced the Tillamook People’s Utility District (PUD) received a 30-year loan of over $42.5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Electric Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee Program for critical line expansion and improvement. “This loan will help ensure that Tillamook’s electricity needs

are met for years to come and help hundreds of Oregonians gain access to new lines,” said Merkley, the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Agriculture and Rural Development, which oversees the USDA. “That’s a big win for the community, and I will continue to do everything I can to identify opportunities to support the growth, jobs, and infrastructure upgrades

our families need to thrive.” “These resources to add electric transmission lines and improve existing lines will be a big plus for quality of life and jobs in the Tillamook community,” Wyden said. “This investment in the Tillamook People’s Utility spotlights well how the federal government can help rural Oregon build on its strengths to grow for generations to come.”

Tillamook PUD serves more than 21,000 Oregonians with 1,200 miles of line. The $42,575,000 loan will reportedly fund 10 new line miles, improve 231 miles of distribution line, and provide service to 600 new consumers. In addition, this loan will finance installation of nine new miles of transmission and a new headquarters facility to efficiently serve the community’s electricity

demands. Joanna Stelzig, public relations manager for Tillamook PUD, said the actual amount being borrowed in connection with the construction work plan approved by the board of directors earlier this year would be $36 million. She said the loan is in the final approval stages but has not been closed. That is expected to happen in the coming weeks.

Manzanita Writers’ Series presents author Leigh Camacho Rourks

Manzanita Writers’ Series presents author Leigh Camacho Rourks at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Hoffman Center for the Arts. Rourks will read from her debut short story collection, “Moon Trees and Other Orphans.” “Moon Trees and Other Orphans” is a gritty collection of short stories set along the Gulf Coast, focusing on themes of desperation, loneliness and love. Filled with hard-living characters who are deeply lonely, it tracks the ways they fight for survival, often making very bad decisions as they go. Populated by gun toting women, ex-cons, desperate teens, and other outsiders, it is a collection about what

life is like in hard places, both beautiful and dangerous. Rourks is a Cuban-American author who lives and works in central Florida, where she is an assistant professor of English and Humanities at Beacon College. She is the recipient of the St. Lawrence Book Award, the Glenna Luschei Prairie Schooner Award, and the Robert Watson Literary Review Prize, and her work has been shortlisted for several other awards. Her fiction, poems and essays have appeared in a number of journals, including Kenyon Revie, Prairie Schooner, RHINO, TriQuarterly, December Magazine and Greensboro Review.

Shop with a Cop celebrates 15 years Join local law enforcement for the 15th year for shopping at the Tillamook Fred Meyer on Saturday, Dec. 21. The aim of the Shop with a Cop program is to build trust and rapport between the children in the area and law enforcement. “We are so excited to able to celebrate this as our 15th year,” a Tillamook Police Department press release said. “Over the years, we have served so many children in need. We are now serving children who their parents are past participants.” The program originally began in 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was designed to give children who have experienced a negative contact with law enforcement a chance to purchase Christmas gifts for themselves and family mem-

Reading of the Names Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 4 pm St. John’s United Church of Christ 602 Laurel, Tillamook Refreshments will be served. Benefiting Hospice services in Tillamook County. To make a gift visit AdventistHealthTillamook.org/ giving

bers. That might include being removed from home, a death investigation or other unpleasant encounters. It also serves to enhance the image of the police in the eyes of those children. The program has reportedly been a great success in Tillamook County and has become an annual tradition Tillamook law enforcement and Fred Meyer. The goal is to have around 60 children ages 4-10 from Tillamook County who will join the officers and deputies for a Saturday shopping trip. Each child will receive around $100 to shop with. To date, the program has served more than 810 children. Donations to the program are accepted year-round. Saturday will start off with a breakfast provided by Fred Meyer’s Deli. This breakfast

will be a great ice breaker for the officer and child. After breakfast, the officers and children start shopping. The kids can shop for themselves or their family. The first rule is to have fun. It was noted that the Fred Meyer staff is known for happily accommodating this event. Law enforcement from Tillamook Police Department, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Rockaway Beach Police Department, Manzanita Police Department, Oregon State Police, and personnel from Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay will be onhand to escort the children for shopping. The program is funded entirely by donations. Organizers thanked the community for continuing to support Shop with a Cop.

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