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Happy Independence Day July 4th events in Tillamook County will include parades, fireworks and wiener dogs T
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illamook County is a destination in the summer, mostly for the outdoor activities, but over Independence Day weekend, the area is vastly becoming known for July 4th headquarters for fun on the coast. With parades, three sponsored fireworks shows, vendors in the small towns that dot the landscape of Tillamook’s coast, and even a wiener dog race, the area has something for everyone to help celebrate our nation’s birthday. Area happenings Rockaway Beach The parade starts at 11 a.m. There’s nothing little about the Rockaway Beach Independence Day Parade. You’ll have to get there early if you want to get a good spot to watch the dazzling floats go by. Afterwards, head over to Phyllis Baker Park for the always-hilarious Annual Firecracker Wiener Nationals. This is the 15th Annual wiener dog races where a national champion Dachshund will be crowned. At 1:45 p.m. the Lions Club hosts its Treasure Hunt/Race at the beach behind St. Mary’s Catholic Church. All day at the Wayside you can check in at the information booth, visit at the Fire Department/CERT booth, purchase fireworks at the chamber’s booth, check out vendor booths, or enjoy a hot dog at the Lion’s booth.
Walk around town to see patriotic decorated homes and take in the annual Porch Parade. This annual contest has Rockaway Beach residents and businesses decorating their porches and front yards and storefronts to help celebrate the holiday and make the town look like a patriotic blast of red, white and blue. When dusk comes, head over to the Wayside behind the red caboose or find a comfy spot on the beach and get ready to watch the spectacular firework show that kicks off around 10 p.m. You don’t have to travel far to see what has been dubbed one of the most magnificent Independence Day celebrations on the northern Oregon Coast by USA Today and Coastal Living Magazine – you just have to get to Rockaway Beach and see for yourself. Each year the show is put on by the Rockaway Beach Volunteer Fire Department, and we think you’ll agree with the reviews that it truly is one of the best in the entire country. Oceanside Oceanside Centennial Celebration July 3, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4 @ 9:00 am - July 5 @ 5:00 pm Oceanside is a unique community that is beloved by local residents and our visitors. It offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, with offshore rocks, beautiful sand beaches, and lots of wildlife, as well as a
The parade in Rockaway Beach starts at 11 a.m. on July 4th. In this Citizen file photo the Tillamook County Library was out in full force supporting reading and its services. strong community. Activities: Historical exhibit; Local flora and fauna exhibit; oral histories; live music; food booths; and a tribute to the Rosenberg family and birthday party on the 5th at 1:30. Sponsors: Tillamook Coast Visitors Association; Oceanside
Protection Society; Oceanside Community Club, and members of the Oceanside Community, special instructions – Parking is limited, but a shuttle parking is available along the road to Cape Mears lighthouse. Follow the signs. Food vendorsThe Blue Agate, the Surf Shop, The Schooner, and Bayside Market. Cloverdale The Pacific City - Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting Clovers Day Saturday July 2. It’s the 40th Annual event. Parade is at 11 a.m. down Hwy 101 led by Clover the Cow. Live music from the Perry Gerber Band will serenade the festivities which include: a vendor’s fair, a cruisein, a petting zoo, face painting, ice cream, “and more”. Staging for the parade begins at 10 a.m. at Nestucca High School, 34660 Parkway Drive, Cloverdale. The parade begins at 11 a.m. It descends Parkway drive onto Highway 101 at the flashing yellow light northward at 11 a.m. then north to Brook Street to circle through town a second time, finishing at the high school.
This photo by area photographer Marilyn K. Elkins is fireworks over Rockaway Beach captured last year.
Pacific City The Pacific City Fireworks show
is an annual event in Pacific City to celebrate 4th of July. Are you looking for some excitement and lights in the sky? We can’t think of a better way to celebrate 4th of July, than to see the spectacular Pacific City Fireworks. The Pacific City Fireworks show is located at the Bob Straub State Park.. Neskowin Walking parade at 10 p.m. on July 4th is slated and the Neskowin Women’s Club is hosting a book sale each year. Fireworks at dusk are sponsored by the Home Owners. Cannon Beach July 4. Cannon Beach Independence Day Parade. No fireworks in town because of the puffins / bird refuges. The north Oregon coast hotspot has the parade starting at 11 a.m., starting at Spruce St. Kids, bikes, old cars, decorated entries, and walking groups are welcome to enter with a special invitation to all Veterans. Call 503-436-2623. Lincoln City July 4, Lincoln City. Fireworks at dusk over Siletz Bay, which can be seen all over town.
Get ready for the Tillamook County Fair, it will be here before you know it
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he Tillamook County Fair is planned for August 10th through 13th. With a little something for everyone, this year’s fair is not to be missed. Open 10 a.m. – 10 p.m, Wednesday the 10th through Saturday the 13th, the Tillamook County Fair’s 2022 theme is “Hay Bales & Cow Tails”. The Tillamook County
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Fair’s carnival area opens at noon each day, with a variety of rides and games for kids big and small. Back by popular demand, Rainier Amusements will be offering “All You Can Ride” bracelets for $30 if purchased by Tuesday Aug 9th. Ride bracelets will be available for $40 during the Fair. Ride tickets will go on sale after 4th of July, only on the Fair’s website: tillamookfair.com Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing will again be providing four days of racing excitement, with races starting around 1 p.m daily, Wednesday through Saturday. Brad’s World Reptiles will be a fun focal point in Fair Acres, along with some of the favorite kids’ activities like Farmer For A Day
and educational displays from local school districts. The Tillamook County Fair’s Courtyard stage will host free entertainment for fair-goers each day, with Brad’s World Reptiles demonstrations, ice cream tasting contests, Brian Bon’s Powerhouse Percussive Dance, and more. The Fair’s Concert Series kicks off the Wednesday with Stone In Love, a Journey tribute band. Thursday’s night concert showcases The Marshall Tucker Band. And rounding out the concert series Friday is headliner Ryan Hurd. All concerts are free with your Fair admission. Concerts are held in the Averill Arena Grandstands starting at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Of course, you don’t
want to miss the traditional Pig-N-Ford races, happening at 5:30 p.m. each night in the Grandstands. Saturday night culminates the end of the Fair with the annual Demolition Derby at 7:30 p.m. And what would a Fair be without food?! From coffee, elephant ears, corn dogs, and burgers…to pasta, tacos, Philly cheesesteaks, and deep fried Twinkies, you’ll never be hungry. Come for the food, stay for the fun!
The Tillamook County Fair runs Aug. 10-13, 10 a.m. -0 p.m. each day. Tickets will be on sale soon – check the Fair’s Facebook
page for up to date information. Visit the Fair’s website at www.tillamookfair.com or email TillamookFair@ TillamookFair.com
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Abortion remains legal, accessible in Oregon in wake of Supreme Court ruling last week Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision today that overturns Roe vs. Wade, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reminding people that abortion remains legal in the state. The Reproductive Health Equity Act (RHEA) was established in 2017 after the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 3391. The landmark legislation contained multiple provisions to both protect and expand access to the full scope of reproductive health services, including abortion, for all people in Oregon. RHEA enshrined into state law an individual’s right to receive an abortion, as well as a health care provider’s right to provide an abortion. “The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe vs. Wade does not change the fact that people in Oregon are guaranteed the right to receive abortion services, which remain legal in this state,” said OHA Director Patrick Allen. “OHA will continue to implement and promote RHEA to ensure that people in Oregon have access to essential reproductive health services, including abortion, sterilization and contraceptives, without any barriers.”
This includes a legal right for anyone who comes to Oregon for an abortion, not just Oregon residents. While the abortion rate has declined across the country in the last 30 years, the need for abortion care has recently been on the rise, according to Guttmacher Institute, which found the abortion rate increased by 7% from 2017 to 2020. In Oregon, the abortion rate declined by 21% during this time. Oregon is one of 16 states and the District of Columbia that has laws that protect the right to abortion, and is just one of four states and the District of Columbia that has ensured the right to abortion without any restrictions or state interference. Oregon also is one of only seven states that funds abortions, using state general funds under the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), the state’s Medicaid program, without any restrictions. In 2017, RHEA further expands access to abortion by requiring health benefit plans regulated by the state of Oregon to cover abortion services without any cost sharing to its members. It also provides coverage for abortion services for people not eligible for the Oregon Health
Plan because of their immigration status, including those with DACA status, those with no documentation, and people with legal permanent resident status who have not met the five-year waiting period for OHP eligibility. And abortion access will continue to expand with the Oregon Legislature’s passage earlier this year of House Bill 5202, which allocates $15 million in state general funds to advancing reproductive health equity. The funds will be distributed by OHA to Seeding Justice, a grant-making organization, to establish the Reproductive Health Equity Fund, which will invest in culturally specific health outreach and education programs around the state that benefit patients, health care providers and community advocates. Individuals can access free or low-cost reproductive health services at local health departments, Planned Parenthood clinics, federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics across the state. To find a clinic, visit: healthoregon.org/ rhclinics, dial 211, or text HEALTH to 898211.
CONGRATULATIONS! TBCC 2022 Graduates
The Board of Education, faculty, and staff of Tillamook Bay Community College are all very proud of your accomplishments. You have taken a big step forward to meeting your career goals by completing this degree, certificate or GED. It is hopefully one of many educational accomplishments you will have in your lifetime. We wish you the best as you plot out the next steps of your future. TBCC is proud to have served you during your time here and are confident that the knowledge and skills you gained will help you in the future. President Ross Tomlin
+ Phi Theta Kappa - Members of the international honor society for two-year colleges. Institutional Honors (TBCC students earning a cumulative institutional GPA of 3.5 or better are eligible for Institutional Honors) * Cum Laude: 3.50 to 3.74 ** Magna Cum Laude: 3.75 to 3.89 *** Summa Cum Laude: 3.90 to 4.00
Associate of General Studies Dylan James Bringuel**+
Cynthia G Kimber
Natalie Mae Gitchell*
Jacklyn Marie O’Connor**
Cheyenne Rohweder*
Lexie Lee Hampton
Rikki Danielle Reid+
Tiffany Simon
Spider Hendrix Hyde**+
Brian Rose***
Audra Lynn Stelzig*
Tyler James Marshall***
Katelyn Kelly Salvo***+
Cassondra Parrott
Jocelyn Moreno-Gutierrez
Jephath Troyer***
David Lee Griffeth+
Angela Nadeau**
Sommer Wood
Carlos Alfredo Alvarez Menera **
Karime Ramirez Orozco***
Mariella Arreola Horta
Megan Troutman
Selena Aguilar Castillo Samantha Allison Barker Cyrine Q Brown* Abigail Elizabeth Bunker* Jennie Cunningham***+
Nico Angelo Cavezza Veronica Lizeth Chavarin-Gutierrez Galena Flores*
Associate of Science Selena Aguilar Castillo Samantha Allison Barker Cyrine Q Brown* Abigail Elizabeth Bunker* Jennie Cunningham***+ Cynthia G Kimber Cheyenne Rohweder* Nara Ibeth RomeroRivera*+ Tiffany Simon Audra Lynn Stelzig*
Connor Knight Thompson LeAnne Troyer***+ Nara Romero*+ Renee Park*
Natalie Mae Gitchell*
Karime Ramirez Orozco***
Mariella Arreola Horta
Lexie Lee Hampton
Connor Knight Thompson
Spider Hendrix Hyde**+
Megan Troutman
Tyler James Marshall***
LeAnne Troyer***+
Gustavo Camacho, Jr. *** Nico Angelo Cavezza
Galena Flores*
Associate of Applied Science Business Administration Hector Alpizar
Angela Paladeni***
GED Certificate Recipients Jameson Zmuda
Sierra Page
Victor Fernandez
Maria Alvadado
Antonio Gonzalez
Naudia Eckhardt +
Meghan Martensen
Stormi McIntyre
Mahkayla Swartzell
Mariella Arreola Horta
Jocelyn Moreno-Gutierrez
Richard Burgett
Megan Xaeryn Rudisel
Angela Nadeau**
Maria Ramirez
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Gustavo Camacho, Jr. *** Nico Angelo Cavezza Veronica Lizeth Chavarin-Gutierrez Galena Flores* Natalie Mae Gitchell* Lexie Lee Hampton Spider Hendrix Hyde**+
Karime Ramirez Orozco*** Connor Knight Thompson Megan Troutman LeAnne Troyer***+ Jose Ulises Boyso Garcia**+ Renee Park*
Maria Lopez Sahara Hendricks*+
Tabitha Renee Shaddon
Career Pathway (CP) and One-Year Certificates Paige Ross Basic Healthcare Certificate (CP)
Andrew Thomas Clegg ***+ Welding Technology (CP)
Matthew Anderson Law Enforcement Specialist
Eli Neahring Welding Technology (CP)
Cheyenne Rohweder Emergency Medical Services (CP)
Shawn Wingate Medical Assisting
Tabitha Renee Shaddon Basic Healthcare Certificate (CP) Jacklyn Marie O’Connor** Occupational Skills Training
Brook Melody Klahn*
Associate of Applied Science Natural Resources Thomas Patterson**
Associate of Applied Science Forestry Cassondra Parrott
Associate of Science Transfer Computer Science MTM Jose Ulises Boyso Garcia **+
Associate of Applied Science Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Joshua Robert Thun
Associate of Applied Science Welding Technology
Andrew Thomas Clegg ***+
Scott Kirby***
Tyler James Marshall***
Tyler Garrett Seals
Jarrett Roy Marvin Matson *
Angelina Christy Matsell**
Melissa C Gehrkens*
Associate of Applied Science Agriculture Science
David Lee Griffeth+
Jocelyn Moreno-Gutierrez Jose Ulises Boyso Garcia**+ Angela Nadeau** Samantha Allison Barker Renee Park*
Veronica Lizeth Chavarin-Gutierrez
Carlos Alfredo Alvarez Menera **
Associate of Applied Science Criminal Justice and Public Safety Matthew Thomas Anderson
Carlos Alfredo Alvarez Menera **
Gus Camacho
Associate of Science Oregon Transfer Degree in Business Jett Dean Johnston
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
Morgan Waldhart ***
Emily Warren **
Melissa Gehrkens+ Accounting Clerk Angela Paladeni*** Accounting Clerk Angelina Matsell Office Supervision
Jarrett Matson* Certified Production Technician Joshua Thun Certified Production Technician James Axelson Basic Computer Literacy
Truck Driver Training Certificates Angela Biggs
Michel Lal
Wagner Aaron
Tyler Blackwood
Ryan Mathies
Robert Woldt
Allan Brush
Robert McGuire
David Wood
Scott Childs
Scott Rogers
Joseph Zubak
Jeffery Darby
David Rummell
Kyle Spitzer
Tristan Ellyson
James Russell
Brahman Johnson
Daphnie Ivie
Chris Snyder
Jann Dickerson
Joshua Klein-Kuhn
Jessica Starr
Dan Ehly
William Konruff
Travis Turner
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Dr. Ross Tomlin TBCC President
know for so many of us here on the coast, we eagerly anticipate the first day of summer and the influx of warmer weather. While I agree the sunshine has been a nice change of pace, the day that I eagerly anticipate all year long is graduation. Earlier this month, I had the honor of hosting another graduation ceremony, this time for the 2022 graduating class. We were all thrilled to have a more “normal” graduation where the community was able to join us in person and sit in the audience to watch their graduates celebrate this monumental milestone.
An outstanding graduation at TBCC
Of course, the pandemic taught us some valuable things and one of them was how meaningful an on-campus graduation ceremony can be. So this year we opted once again to host graduation in the parking lot of our main campus building on Third Street and brought in over 400 chairs for people to join us. We also live streamed the event to social media for anyone who wanted to attend that way. Hours before the ceremony started, people started streaming in carrying flowers, balloons, and signs. We actually ran out of chairs for everyone as they continued to fill our parking lot. It was incredible to watch. And best of all: It didn’t rain! This year’s graduating
class included 89 credit and non-credit students who earned an impressive 144 degrees and certificates. This broke our previous record of 72 graduates in 2020. Of those graduates, 19 earned an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree; 30 earned an Associate of Science Degree; 34 earned a General Studies Degree; 13 earned an Associate of
Applied Science Degree; and 11 earned various certificates in Career and Technical Education programs. We also had 9 GED completers and 27 CDL noncredit training certificates (our truck driving program). We were honored to have some of our CDL students walk in graduation this year, and hope many more will join us in the future. Twenty-two of our graduates had earned college credit in high school through dual credit courses – and one of our graduates earned their transfer degree at TBCC at the same time they graduated from Neah Kah Nie High School. In the last forty years, only four other students have ever been able to accomplish this impres-
sive feat – thanks in part to Dual Credit classes. This year we awarded over 4,000 college credits to high school students in the form of dual credit, saving those families a total of over $514K in tuition and fees! TBCC is very proud to be an integral part of Tillamook County communities, and we take very seriously our role in providing excellent higher education opportunities to all county citizens. Community colleges are uniquely American, and we all have open enrollment where anyone who has completed a GED or High School diploma can enter and be successful in earning a college degree. It is a great start at higher education and hopefully is part of a lifetime of learning
I want to extend a personal thank you to our student speaker, Jeph Troyer, who is now a nursing student at Oregon Coast Community College, and our commencement speaker, Eric Swanson, President of Adventist Health Tillamook, who shared about his love for TBCC, which is where he got his start as an EMT. They both did outstanding. If you missed the ceremony, you can still watch a recording of it on our Facebook page. If you know someone who graduated, be sure to congratulate them. All of us at the College wish them the very best as they move on to the next stage of their lives!
age (NW Rides), expanded Dial-A-Ride and micro-transit zones within Tillamook County, introduction of the Pacific City Free Shuttle, and sold Business Energy Tax Credits for the District. In recent months, Doug spearheaded efforts to obtain a beautiful trolley for TCTD, while helping the District adopt new software and programs to enable the District to provide intercity transit services 7 days a week. During the pandemic Doug continued to grow the District while working behind the scenes to improve standards of living for
Tillamook County residents through access to transportation. In 2020 he was honored with the Outstanding Manager award from the Oregon Transit Association, and in 2021 led the District as it received a Community Hero award from the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association. Doug also had a big part in NWOTA (Northwest Oregon Transit Association) where he not only served as chair, but he also helped grow the organization. Doug wasn’t just the General Manager of the District but he was also a beloved friend and family to so many.
He always had a smile on his face everywhere he went and all of us in the office will miss his freshly baked homemade sourdough bread at our weekly meetings. Doug meant so much not only to this district but he meant the world to this community, and we will forever be grateful for all that he has done. Tillamook County Transportation District will be holding a memorial service for Douglas Pilant on Friday, August 5th. For more information, please contact us at 503-815-8283 or email nzuercher@TillamookBus.com.
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DISPATCH FROM THE WAVE
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n this month’s Dispatch from the WAVE, Tillamook County Transportation District mourns the loss of General Manager, Douglas Pilant. Mr. Pilant’s career began out of the University of Idaho where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Geography. From there, he began working in transportation at Rogue Valley Transit District in Medford, OR where he started his 35-year career in transportation. In both Oregon and California, Doug found great success managing, operating,
and planning within various transportation entities. He eventually landed in Tillamook, OR around January 2012, putting his dedication and efforts into the Tillamook County Transportation District, shaping the organization the success that it is today. Doug had countless plans for the District and always made sure that our community would continue to be better than we were yesterday. There are many projects that he brought to the district which is now some of our best implemented services such as: an NEMT broker-
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State fire marshal issues fireworks caution advisory Jeremy C. Ruark jruark@counttymedia.net Oregon’s 2022 fireworks retail sales season began Thursday, June 23, and runs through July 6. “Keep it legal, keep it safe” is the message from the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). The agency has issued an advisory about which fireworks are legal, where they can be used, and how to use them safely. It is important to check your local regulations and follow them where you live or where you may be traveling to celebrate the 4th of July holiday, according OSFM Assistant Chief Deputy Mark Johnston. “We ask that those using fireworks be responsible when using them,” Johnston said. “Every year, we see fires started because of improper use or use of illegal fireworks. Our message is to keep it legal and keep it safe as people celebrate the holiday.” Consumer legal fireworks can only be purchased from permitted fireworks retailers and stands. State regulations also limit where those fireworks may be used. Johnson asks people who plan to visit public lands and parks to leave all fireworks at home. The possession and use of fireworks are prohibited in national parks and forests, on Bureau of Land Management lands, U.S. Fish and Wildlife properties, state beaches, state parks, and in-state campgrounds. The use of fireworks is also prohibited on many private lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. For residents who purchase legal fireworks, fire officials encourage everyone to practice the four Bs of safe fireworks use: • Be prepared before lighting fireworks: keep water available by using a garden hose or bucket. • Be safe when lighting fireworks: keep children and pets away from fireworks. Never use fireworks near or on dry grass or vegetation. • Be responsible after lighting fireworks: never relight a dud. Please wait for 15 to 20 minutes, then soak it in a bucket of water before disposal.
• Be aware: use only legal fireworks and use them only in legal places. The law Oregon law prohibits the possession, use, or sale of any firework that flies into the air, explodes, or travels more than 12 feet horizontally on the ground without a permit issued by the OSFM. Fireworks, commonly called bottle rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers, are illegal in Oregon without a permit. Officials may seize illegal fireworks and charge offenders with a class B misdemeanor, which could result in a fine of up to $2,500. Those who misuse fireworks or allow fireworks to cause damage are liable and may be required to pay fire suppression costs or other damages. Parents are also liable for fireworks damage caused by their children. The OSFM has published FAQs for commonly answered questions about the sale and legal use of consumer fireworks, permits for the retail sale of fireworks, and state rules for their use and enforcement activities. OSFM’s fireworks education materials for sharing on social media also can be found on its website. A report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) finds a 50 percent increase in deaths and injuries from fireworks-related incidents in 2020, compared to 2019. • At least 18 people died from fireworks-related incidents in 2020, compared to 12 reported for the previous year.
• About 15,600 people were treated in hospital emergency departments for fireworks injuries in 2020. There were about 10,000 ER-treated fireworks injuries in 2019. Other highlights from CPSC’s report: • Of the 18 deaths, 8 of the victims (44 percent) had used alcohol or drugs prior to the incident. • Most fireworks-related injuries (about 66 percent) occurred in the month surrounding the July 4th holiday (from June 21, 2020 to July 21, 2020). During that onemonth period: • Severe injuries related to fireworks increased in 2020. More consumers were admitted to the hospital, or were transferred to another hospital for treatment, due to severe fireworks injuries in 2020 (21 percent) versus 2019 (12 percent). • Young adults ages 20-24 saw the biggest spike in visits to the hospital emergency room for fireworks-related injuries, compared to any age group last year, 17 injuries per 100,000 people in 2020 versus 2.8 per 100,000 people in 2019. • Firecrackers were the biggest source of ER-treated fireworks injuries (1,600), followed by sparklers (900). • The parts of the body most often injured were hands and fingers, at 30 percent. The head, face and ears were the second most injured body parts, at 22 percent. Eye injuries were third at 15 percent. • Burns were the most common fireworks-related, emergency room-treated injury, at 44 percent.
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ODFW researching shellfish in Tillamook Bay Wishing everyone a safe &
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Residents and visitors to Tillamook Bay will see ODFW biologists on the sand and in the bay through October conducting new surveys of bay clams and estuary habitat. The biologists are with ODFW’s SEACOR (Shellfish and Estuarine Assessment of Coastal Oregon) program. SEACOR periodically surveys bay clam populations and estuary habitat in all of Oregon’s major coastal bays. This year, the new work is focused on Tillamook Bay. Surveys gather information on where recreationally important species (butter, cockle, gaper, and littleneck clams) are located, abundance, and preferred habitat type for each species. Surveys also describe other shellfish in the estuaries, including purple varnish clams and juvenile Dungeness crabs. This data is used to pro-
duce detailed maps of productive clamming areas that are highly useful to recreational clammers. Maps provide information on the location and abundance of recreationally targeted species so clammers can maximize efficiency on the tide flats. Surveys also document changes to species and their habitats, adding to a growing database of information on the health of Oregon’s bay clams and estuaries. SEACOR biologists are particularly busy during low tides. They follow GPS coordinates to specific sites on the tide flats, lay out quadrats, record habitat information, identify the presence of gaper or butter clams by their siphon shows on the tide flat surface, and rake the sand or mud to a depth of six inches looking for cockle or littleneck clams. Some sites are surveyed in
greater detail by hand digging or “megacoring” which pumps out sediment, collecting clams buried deeper below the surface. SEACOR biologists megacore sites in shallow areas of the bay and work with contracted divers to conduct megacoring surveys in the subtidal zone. Bay clammers can get detailed maps for Alsea, Coos, Netarts, Siletz, Tillamook and Yaquina bays on myodfw. com or check the SEACOR page for more information on the project. ODFW also uses SEACOR survey information to manage the commercial bay clam fisheries in Tillamook Bay. The Tillamook Bay Clam Advisory Committee is currently working with ODFW to develop recommendations for management of the recreational and commercial bay clam fisheries.
Love the skin you are in Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and worldwide.There’s more than what meets the eye when it comes to skin cancer, so make sure you have the facts: • One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. • More than two people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour. • Having five or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma. • When detected early, the five-year survival rate for melanoma is 99%. It’s important to do self-exams of your skin regularly, you can learn more at www.cancer.org/latest-news/how-to-spot-skin-cancer.html. If you have any concerns, please check it out with your primary care provider. #skincancerawareness
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Hoffman Center hires first Executive Director The Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita has named India Downes-Le Guin as its first Executive Director. The former Assistant Director for Tin House Workshops in Portland will assume her new post Sept. 1. “India’s background with arts programming, knowledge of systems and processes, experience with volunteers, artists, and staff, plus her outstanding interpersonal skills were an ideal match to our needs,” said Hoffman Center Board President Mary Roberts. “We are thrilled that she has agreed to join us.” Since locating to the coast in 2020, Downes-Le Guin has participated in a number of
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India Downes-Le Guin programs at the Center. “My background with Tin House has prepared me well for this transition,” she said. “Program development and community relations are at the core of my current work. I am honored to bring my enthusiasm and drive to the Hoffman.” The Hoffman Board of Directors set a goal in 2021 to hire an executive director to create a more-sustainable organization, by putting the center on a professional footing, establishing more-realistic volunteer roles, building institutional knowledge within the organization, and better serving the steadily growing Nehalem Bay communities of residents and visitors. During 2021 the Hoffman Center engaged 175 artists and instructors, serving 4,600 visitors and participants. The Center is funded through earned income, charitable donations, grants, and sponsorships. The Hoffman Executive Director position was made possible by a three-year grant from the M.J. Murdock
Charitable Trust, headquartered in Vancouver, Wash. “Arts organizations play a central role in the cultural, economic, educational, and social fabric of a community. In rural areas, arts organizations face a unique set of challenges, and we are so grateful for groups like the Hoffman Center for the Arts that seek to deliver entertaining, educational, inspiring, and culturally significant programs in innovative and sustainable ways” said Lorin Schmit Dunlop, program director with the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to support this work and we are excited to see the positive impact India has on our community and region moving forward.” The Hoffman Center for the Arts was founded in 2004, after the passing of its benefactors – Lloyd and Myrtle Hoffman. Long-time Manzanita residents, their trust directed their property and assets be used to establish a facility to support the arts and education.
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Enjoy Hoffman Center for the Arts Poetry Walk throughout July From July 1-30, the Hoffman Center for the Arts will delight our community with a Poetry Walk featuring fifteen poems. Each piece is a celebration of summer at the coast and are written by local poets. Poems are displayed at the Manzanita Visitor’s Center, sponsor businesses along Laneda, at the Hoffman Center for the Arts, and the Hoffman Wonder Garden. A walking map will be available at the Visitor’s Center and at the Hoffman Center starting July 2 through 31. Visitor Center Hours are 11 am to 3 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Gallery hours are Thursdays through Sundays, 1 pm to 5 pm. Poets will read July 9th from 10:30 until 2 along
Laneda Avenue. Join in whenever you like and stroll Laneda to hear the poets in person. All of the 18 x 24 framed poems will be raffled for $10 per ticket and winners selected August 1st. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the Hoffman Center Art Gallery 1 pm to 5 pm, Thursdays through Sundays and at the poetry readings on July 9th. This poetry walk is a fun and free event for all. To learn more about the schedule, the raffle and to view a walking map visit: https://hoffmanarts.org/events/ poetry-walk/? Hoffman Center for the Arts is located at 594 and 595 Laneda Avenue in Manzanita.
Zoe Gottlieb Country Media Children 6 months and older are the latest group to become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine after the state granted its approval over the weekend. The Office of Oregon Gov. Kate Brown reported Sunday, June 12, that the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup had completed its review of the federal process and unanimously concluded that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are safe and effective for children as young as 6 months old. The Moderna two-dose vaccine series and the Pfizer three-dose vaccine series are now available to children 6 months to 5 years old, according to a press release from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). The OHA informed healthcare providers that they could begin administering the vaccines as soon as Monday, June 13. The news comes after State Epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidelinger, joined by OHSU School of Medicine Professor of Pediatrics Dr. Dawn Nolt, announced the FDA’s approval of pediatric doses for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines at a press conference held Friday, June 17. “Today is a monumental step forward in our nation’s fight against the virus, with virtually every American now eligible for the protections that COVID-19 vaccines provide,” President Joe Biden said. “For parents all over the country, this is a day of relief and celebration.” Children aged 6 months to 5 years are the last subgroup to become eligible for the
vaccine. The pediatric vaccine rollout will expand eligibility to 230,000 Oregon children and 20 million children in the United States. Pandemic outlook At the June 17 media briefing, Sidelinger touched on several points, including the downward trend of COVID-19 hospitalizations and Oregon’s still high level of community spread. According to Sidelinger, COVID-19 test positivity rose slightly from 11.4% on May 16 to 11.7% on June 14, and during the last month, daily reported case counts have leveled, from a rolling seven-day average of 1,401 cases reported on May 16, to 1,487 on June 14. “We assume these numbers are a dramatic undercount of the actual number of cases because we know many people are using athome tests and not reporting the results,” Sidelinger said. “We also know many others are not getting tested. Trends in this state and around the country tell us there are higher levels of transmission.” As of Friday, June 17, there were 1,596 new COVID cases and six hospitalizations (309 overall). Vaccine efficacy According to a CDC report on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine efficacy for children aged 6 months to 4 years, vaccines were 41.5% effective against COVID-19 infection up to 2.5 months after receiving a second dose. The CDC reported similar findings with vaccine effectiveness for adults aged 18-64 years at the height of Omicron. The CDC’s COVID-19
COVID vaccine rollout for children under 5 Data Tracker shows that the Omicron variant was still the dominant variant the week of June 5 - June 11, making up 62.4% of infections in the United States. Learn more about vaccine efficacy for pediatric doses on the CDC website. Back to masks? Last month, Multnomah County officials urged residents to consider readopting face coverings in public indoor spaces after the COVID-19 daily case count more than tripled from April to May. While the recommendation fell short of a mandate, after conducting interviews with OHA officials, The Chronicle learned that the possibility of reimposing mandates is not out of the picture. In an email correspondence, OHA Public Affairs Specialist Rudy Peter answered a question from The Chronicle as to whether there is a potential for mask mandates to come back in the fall should case numbers rise. “The Oregon Health Authority monitors communicable disease outbreaks, including COVID-19 case rates and hospital capacity,” Peter responded. “If hospital capacity is strained, unable to care for the public, OHA will take steps to ensure hospital care is accessible to those in need.” According to Peter, keeping a close eye on COVID-19 caseloads and hospital admission rates in service areas will be critical in determining whether hospital capacity is at risk. “New COVID-19 admissions and the percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied represent the current potential for strain on
the health system,” he said. “Data on new cases acts as an early warning indicator of potential increases in health system strain in the event of a COVID-19 surge.” On Dec. 27, 2021, The Citizen reported that the OHA filed a proposed rulemaking notice with the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, requesting changes to the current rule requiring the adoption of the indoor masks in Oregon, that would have expired on Feb. 8, 2022. In February, the OHA’s Public Health Division filed a Permanent Administrative Order repealing the temporary order. The order reads in part as follows. “The Authority gives the Oregon State Public Health Director or the Oregon State Health Officer the authority to rescind and reinstate all or parts of the rule taking into consideration, at a minimum, information and data related to COVID-19 transmission, hospitalizations and deaths, disparate effects on communities of color and tribal communities, guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and rates of vaccination for COVID-19.” CDC data shows Columbia County as in the medium-risk category for COVID-19 transmission, meaning recommendations are as follows: • If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions. • Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. • Get tested if you have symptoms. See covid.cdc.gov for more data, resources, and updates about COVID-19.
Tillamook County Solid Waste For more information about recycling or hazardous waste disposal: Call (503) 815-3975 or email us at recycle@co.tillamook.or.us or visit our website at www.co.tillamook.or.us/solid-waste
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Tillamook County residents make over 150,000 trips to our transfer stations each year. That number is up nearly 30% from 2019. To accommodate the increase in traffic, we are in the process of preparing for significant improvements at each of our three transfer stations. But we need your help too. Every time you bring something to a transfer station, your load must
be secured. If you are using an open truck or a trailer, that means you need to cover your load, and secure it so that no waste escapes along the way. It doesn’t matter whether you’re hauling
trash, yard debris, or recycling, an unsecured load can lead to litter along the road. If you are tarping your load, make sure your tarp is large enough
New disposal prices at �illamoo� County �ransfer Sta�ons Manzanita
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$127.44/ton Minimum fee (up to 172 lbs): $11 Surcharge: $13 Total Min. Fee: $24
$108.75/ton Minimum fee (up to 400 lbs): $22 Surcharge: $2 Total Min. Fee: $24
$127.44/ton Minimum fee (up to 172 lbs): $11 Surcharge: $13 Total Min. Fee: $24
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A $20 “tarping fee” may be charged on each uncovered, unsecured load. ��ec��e �uly 1� 2022� Per Tillamook County Board Order 22‐015
Recycling remains free‐of‐charge
to cover your load and bed/trailer. It should overlap by at least 4”. Tie down your load with straps, bungee cords, netting, or rope. And check your load before you hit the road.
Effective July 1st, you may be charged a $20 “Unsecured Load Fee” if you arrive at a transfer station without having your load secured – in addition to the trash fee.
If you need a tarp or straps, the transfer station can sell you a set. Don’t leave home unless you’ve secured your load.
Paint Recycling Made Easy Recycle Your Paint There are over 180 PaintCare sites in Oregon where households and businesses can recycle or dispose of unwanted paint, stain, and varnish all year round, including these sites in Tillamook County: True Value 34995 River Ave Pacific City (503) 965-6295 Manzanita Transfer Station 34995 Necarney City Rd Manzanita (503) 368-7764
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All PaintCare sites accept up to 5 gallons per visit (some take more). Please call ahead to confirm business hours and ask if they can accept the type and amount of paint you would like to recycle. PaintCare sites do not accept aerosols (spray paint), leaking, unlabeled, or empty containers.
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