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March 24, 2022
Volume 28, No. 6
Hoffman Center’s ‘Capturing Oregon’s Magic’ exhibit highlights early artists
NCRD presents The Jessie Marquez Quartet Fri. April 1
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raditional 19th century landscape paintings, impressionist views of the north coast, and vibrant abstractions from the 1940s and 50s make this exhibit a guided tour of exceptional, early Oregon artists’ 100-year, stylistic evolution. Many paintings in the exhibit
originated in Manzanita – all capture Oregon’s magic. The exhibit was inspired, and artwork was curated, from the recently published second edition of the book Oregon Painters, Landscape to Modernism, 1859-1959. The book is available through Oregon State
University Press and found at many local bookstores. Authors Ginny Allen and Jody Klevit spent years gathering information about Oregon’s early painters and compiling it in this encyclopedic, coffee table, book. The exhibit showcases many of the color reproductions
used in the book. The beautiful, historic paintings, borrowed from private collections, are rarely available for public viewing, making this a “must see” exhibition for those interested in both regional fine art and Oregon State history.
‘Leggs’ crawls to crab race win N
Ashley Tike Staff Writer
ine-hundred people showed up in support of the 2022 Garibaldi Crab Races, held at the Old Mill Marina Saturday, March 12th and 13th. Winner Stan Dennis and his crab “Leggs won $100 a trophy and bragging rights for the year. Second place finish was Corinna Cates with crab “Crabby 2,” 3rd place Troy Shelly with crab “Crabzilla,” 4th place Larry Derr with crab “Toot-Toot,” and 5th place was JC Chess with crab “Larry.” The top three finishers received trophies donated by Rosenberg building supply. The grand prize winners of the children’s races were a bicycle and helmet for each boy and a girl to finish the sweepstakes. The Garibaldi Lions Club was happy to provide this fundraiser event for the community after a 2-year pandemic hiatus. Entry fee was $5 for adults, $2 for Lucy Wagner and brother Fox Wagner of Portland with Ella Ayres and Brynn Post racing in kids 6-12 and kids five and the kids crab race at the 2022 Garibaldi Crab Races at Old Mill Marina. Photo by Ashley Tike under are free. Racing costs ranged from $1.00 to $10.00, throughout the weekend of crab races that were canceled the Lions Club, Patricia Moore depending on the prize and events. Becky Daniels was the said that she’s happy to do a good due to COVID.” After calling type of race. Local merchants Track Secretary and Tim Sutfin the races since the very first thing for the community, adding generously donated items and gift that they typically raise around Garibaldi Crab race 35 years ago, was the Track Steward. Gary certificates for prizes and the City $20,000 for charity each year. Mandella, John Hurn and Tim Bill Beck, the track announcer, of Garibaldi generously helped said that this year will be his final Hall, Mayor of Garibaldi, played The main organizer of the with funding the event. The local event, Judy Riley calculated the essential role of crab jockey race. Garibaldi crabbing fleet provided about 900 people were in attenplacing the crabs on the race The event was ran exclusively the crab racers and cooked crab. track. by volunteers. Kitchen veterans dance based on the number of All money raised will go toValerie Bailey, the creative head buttons used. She said, “We use wards support of local sight and Comments: headlightrechef, along with Laurie Wanthe buttons as a measure and ran hearing requests and Christmas porter@countrymedia.net out of the 800 printed, so we used dell and Carolee North kept the basket program. The president of kitchen crew running smoothly leftover buttons from the 2020
Late-season rise in flu cases happening according to Oregon health officials Jeremy C. Ruark jruark@countrymedia.net
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his month’s lifting of state mask requirements put in place during the COVID-19
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pandemic is prompting many Oregonians to remove their face coverings. Oregon health officials say it’s a good time to remind people about the importance of getting vaccinated against another circulating virus: influenza. Oregon is seeing a late-season rise in flu cases – flu season generally peaks around late January or February – as mask requirements for public indoor spaces and schools fall away, making it easier to spread the virus from person to person, according to
Oregon Health Authority communicable disease experts. “The 2020-2021 flu season was virtually non-existent as public health restrictions, such as stay-home orders, mask requirements, and limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings, kept flu cases down at record-low levels,” OHA’s Public Health Division Medical Director for Communicable Diseases and Immunizations Paul Cieslak, M.D. said. “Now we’re seeing more cases at a time when the season is usually coming to a close.”
During the week of March 6 to March 12, Oregon reported that 3.1% of influenza tests were positive, compared with 2.5% the week of Feb. 27 to March 5, 1.6% the week of Feb. 20 to Feb. 26, and .6% the week of Feb. 6 to Feb. 12. During the same week of the 2020-2021 season, a scant .1% of flu tests were positive. The vast majority of flu cases have been influenza A. Cieslak emphasizes that it’s
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atin jazz vocalist Jessie Marquez blends Cuban, Brazilian, jazz and pop sounds for music with lush harmonies and cool grooves. While her themes revolve around love and longing, her soothing vocals are a balm for any heart. Marquez got on-the-job training in Havana, where she recorded with members of the Afro Cuban Allstars. Sana Locura (2004) reached the top of Latin jazz and Salsa charts in the US and Europe. A frequent visitor to the island, she has appeared on Cuban television and radio and has performed throughout the country. Her latest release, All I See is Sky, features a textured soundscape alongside the singer’s intimate and understated approach. Marquez grew up eating her grandmother’s Cuban cooking and hearing stories about the family’s days on the island. She first visited her father’s childhood home in 1996. Right away, she says, “there was something very familiar about it –the way people spoke, their gestures, their attitudes. I felt at home.” Marquez seamlessly weaves together Spanish and English lyrics and compelling stories about her artistic life in Cuba to create a bridge between music, language and culture. “La reina (the queen) of Cuban music in the Pacific Northwest” Latina Style, National Magazine for the Contemporary Hispanic Woman TICKETS AVAILABLE AT TICKETTOMATO.COM AND AT THE DOOR NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 36155 9TH STREET NEHALEM 971-308-0309 www.ncrd.org www.jessiemarquez.com
Apply Now for Scholarships to Tillamook Bay Community College
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he Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation has opened their application for scholarships to attend Tillamook Bay Community College this fall. Applications must be completed by June 13, 2022 to receive funding for fall term. The scholarship process is completed online at tillamookbaycc.edu and clicking on the ‘Financial Aid and Cost’ tab then scholarships and the ‘Apply Now’ button. From there, students complete and submit one application to assess their eligibility for multiple scholarships. The TBCC Foundation has more than $80,000 to award to students, which can help pay for tuition, fees, books, educational supplies, childcare and sometimes even living expenses. There are scholarship opportunities for part- and full-time students, students with financial aid, and students with a GPA of 2.0. Scholarships are awarded in June, with funds dispersed in the fall. Unlike federal and private loans, scholarship dollars do not have to be paid back, making them a cost-effective way to help pay for your college education. For more information on TBCC Foundation scholarships, contact Britta Lawrence at 503.842.8222 ext. 1026 or email brittalawrence@tillamookbaycc.edu.