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It’s official! Long-awaited visitors’ center celebrated at grand opening By Dave Fisher The Citizen
It was a good-sized crowd, upwards of 70 to 80 people at least, that gathered at the corner of First St. and Laneda Ave. on a sunny Saturday morning for the grand opening of Manzanita’s new visitors’ center. Though the facility had been open a few days prior to the official ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house slated Jan. 18, it was an opportunity for Manzanita Business Alliance president Kay Covert and local officials to pat each other on the back as Manzanita’s visitors’ center and public restroom facility is, at long last, a reality. The completion of the center has been on the MBA’s (soon to be Manzanita Chamber of Commerce – see related story) to-do list for years and gained steam early in 2013 with the purchase of the property, occupied most recently a real estate office, by the city. In thanking the business community and Manzanita City Council for its vision and perseverance, Mayor Garry Bullard made a point of recognizing Manzanita City Manager Jerry Taylor for “keeping an eye” on the property as a prime location for the new facility and
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“The majority of funds of these accounts will be the employees’ money…and it’s just a matter of making a few simple adjustment in the current budget,” said Coopersmith. “I would like to see us make a decision by the next meeting. In my opinion, it will make a difference in the candidates for the general manager’s position.” “At a minimum these tools could be adopted and employees could make contributions immediately, while it could be a budget consideration in the future,” said board chair Kevin Greenwood, who noted that, by consensus, it appeared the board was in favor of initiating a plan sooner than later. At the end of the meeting Greenwood, who recently accepted a position with the
In an overwhelming vote in favor of the idea, the Manzanita Business Alliance has decided to become a member of the US Chamber of Commerce and, in doing so, amended its bylaws to reflect the change in its name to “Manzanita Chamber of Commerce,” with a mission to serve Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler. The vote came on the heels of the MBA’s annual meeting held Monday evening, Jan. 13, at Pine Grove Community Center and made official the following day. However, the action could hardly be described as a “slam-dunk,” as there were those MBA members strongly opposed to the idea with others on the fence weighing the pros and cons of affiliating with the national organization. “What are the benefits and what are the alternative?” Dellanne McGregor, a real estate broker with Pete Anderson Realty, asked. “This is a very conservative political organization…it makes me feel uncomfortable giving money to something I don’t support.” At issue, said McGregor, was the Chamber’s conservative position on a variety of social and environmental issues, including its denial of the scientific consensus on climate change and the impact it may have on the economy. “I can see nothing more damaging than joining the Chamber,” added Lower Nehalem Community Trust board chair Allan Olson. “It carries an image… we’re successful based on the people in our community.” “I understand your concerns,” MBA President Kay Covert countered, “but our dues are only $300 per year and it’s not as if they’re going to tell us what to do.” Covert, noting she didn’t want the MBA to be viewed as a “club,” expressed her desire to be on equal footing with other
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Above: Stewart Martin, owner of the Spindrift Inn, was among the first to sign the guest book during Saturday’s grand opening of the visitors’ center. From left are Dan Haag, Stewart Martin, Kay Covert and Manzanita City Manager Jerry Taylor. Photos by Dave Fisher
Left: MBA President Kay Covert and coordinator Dan Haag apply the ribbon to the entrance of Manzanita’s new visitors’ center in preparation for the grand opening ceremony. his efforts in overseeing the project the past few months. Also on hand were Nehalem Mayor Shirley Kalkhoven and Tillamook County
Commissioner Tim Josi, who praised the City of Manzanita’s latest addition and those who made it happen. The Manzanita Chamber of
Commerce will serve Nehalem, along with the City of Wheeler, said Covert in her remarks. With that, Mayor Bullard
cut the ribbon adorning the main entrance to the visitors’ center and people streamed in to get a firsthand look of the building’s interior.
NCRD investigates retirement plan for its employees By Dave Fisher The Citizen
While municipalities and other public entities in north Tillamook County have retirement plans in place for their employees, the North County Recreation District does not, posing a concern for its board of directors, which looks to remedy the situation in the very near future. Following the passage of the most recent five-year local option tax in November, a committee was selected to study employee retirement plans and at its January meeting board members heard from representatives of Edward Jones Investments and TLC Federal Credit Union on potential plans for district employees. While board members listened attentively and asked
questions, no decision was reached as to what shape or form a retirement plan might take. Complicating matters is NCRD’s precarious funding, which relies heavily on timber revenue and five-year local option tax money, something board member Julie Chick noted was “important to keep in mind.” “It’s our responsibility to come up with a retirement plan,” said board member John Coopersmith, who, along with fellow board member Jack Bloom and NCRD employee Steven Turnsen, helped investigate the matter for the district. As an “encouragement” for employees to save for their retirement, Coopersmith said he would like to see some kind of match from the district, but, at the same time, have a plan that would allow the board the flexibility to
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review the percentage match each year, even to a contribution level of zero, if NCRD’s projected revenue “took a hit.” The plan, which would cover the district’s 12 fulltime staff members, would come from existing revenues, Coopersmith added. “We’re not looking for any new money here,” he said. In a written report to the board, Coopersmith stated that “the lack of a retirement program will be a hindrance” in NCRD’s search for a new general manage to replace Peter Nunn, who plans to retire this spring. “Is there another public entity that does not have an employee retirement program?” he also asked. While endorsing the concept, Chick voiced her concerns about the timing of the discussion. “I’m not excited
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about the timing of this conversation. I can hear people saying, ‘Oh, they passed a levy and now they’re looking at a retirement plan for their employees.’ I really care about our employees, but I think it is bad timing,” said Chick, who noted a lack of public members in the audience. “I understand what you are saying,” said Bloom, “but we have a responsibility to our employees. We received 60 percent of the vote (in passage of the levy in November) and we should stand up and act responsibly like the organization we are.” “We’re in a really tough position here because we don’t have permanent funding,” board member Marie Ziemecki added. “I’m not sure why there wasn’t something there (a retirement plan) in the beginning.”
Yamamoto throws his hat into the ring for county commissioner By Dave Fisher The Citizen
Looking to approach perennial problems facing Tillamook County with a “pair of fresh eyes,” Pacific City resident David Yamamoto is off and running for Tillamook County Commissioner, Pos. 3. Yamamoto, who filed last week, joins Tim Josi, who is seeking re-election to the post, and Nehalem resident Bill Spidal, who has also filed for the position. Yamamoto and his wife, Terrie, moved to Oregon 20 years ago, building a home in Pacific City seven years ago. A long-term care insurance specialist, Yamamoto delved into many volunteer opportunities that presented themselves. His governmental and civic activities include: vice-chair of the
Tillamook County Futures Council, citizen at large for the NW Area Commission on Transportation, citizen at large for the Territorial Sea Plan Advisory Committee and subcommittees, Tillamook County Economic Development Council Small Business Advisory Committee, and Tillamook County Transient Lodging Tax Committee, just to name a few. All along, he continued to work full time. “People in Tillamook County are so inviting, so friendly,” said Yamamoto. “It’s so easy to get involved. I started as a volunteer but have had to pick and choose. It has, however, been nice to give back to the community at the same time.” It is that background and getting to know Tillamook County from north
David Yamamoto to south the past decade that prompted him to run for county commissioner, the first time he has sought elective office. “I know people from all over the county and had a lot of encouragement from people over the past year… I know how the county works,” he said of his decision to throw his hat into
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24th annual Pool-A-Thon fundraiser celebrates local swim program It’s Pool-A-Thon time again, the 24th such event, which serves as the annual fundraiser for the North County Recreation District’s swim program. The proceeds from the NCRD Pool-A-Thon support the Nehalem Elementary School Swim & Water Safety Awareness Program, which has existed in some form since 1930, when the pool, housed in the elementary school, was first built. At that time, the school district was planning an addition to the school in Nehalem. The drowning of two local teenage boys prompted the community to ask the school district to add a natatorium. Even though it was during the Great Depression, there was overwhelming community support to teach every child how to swim to avoid future tragedies. Eighty-four years later in an area surrounded by water and dominated by water-related recreation, NCRD continues its mission of providing swim instruction and water safety to all Nehalem Elementary Students. “The goal has been to offer a safe environment where students can learn to swim, and be educated in water safety, while instilling the value of swimming as a lifetime skill and healthy recreational activity,” said
Children at play in front of the elementary school, home to the community’s swimming pool, in years gone by. Courtesy photo
Recent Pool-A-Thon participants give a thumbs-up after another successful event. Courtesy photo
NCRD swim instructor Sue DindiaGray. “The skills they learn in the pool could save their life or the life of another.” The NCRD School Swim Program reaches out to every Nehalem Elementary student, kindergarten through fifth grade. This also includes the NKN District #56 adaptive Swim Program.
“We each can play an important role in maintaining our community’s essential values, and your generous investment in the Swim Program will make a direct and immediate impact,” said Dindia-Gray. Participating kids will be canvassing throughout the community January 23 thru March 1, looking for sponsors who will pledge dollars for
Historically, the Nehalem Bay community has accomplished something extraordinary in financially sponsoring students who swim laps for dollars during the annual Pool-AThon. By pledging money or making a donation to a student swimmer, citizens can help guarantee all the children will continue to benefit from this vital and historic program.
their swimming efforts. The Pool-AThon is slated February 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations can be mailed to: Pool-A-Thon 2014, P.O. Box 207, Nehalem, OR, 97131. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, contact Sue Dindia-Gray at (503) 368-6238 or the NCRD pool at (503) 368-7121.
Business licenses finally coming to Nehalem? By Dave Fisher The Citizen
While its immediate neighbors to the north and south – Manzanita and Wheeler – have long had business license requirements, Nehalem, with the possible exception of shopkeepers permit at one time, does not. That may be about to change. At its January meeting, members of the Nehalem City Council reviewed a proposed ordinance, labeled the Business License Ordinance (2014-01), that would require those engaging in any business, profession, pursuit or occupation within the city limits of Nehalem to have a business license with a fee, reviewed on an annual basis, paid to the city. It’s not a matter of the
Mayor Shirley Kalkhoven, along with her fellow council members, thinks now is the time for Nehalem to adopt a business-licensing program. Photo by Dave Fisher city looking to create a new revenue source, according to Mayor Shirley
Kalkhoven, but a matter of giving the city a means to help regulate businesses in
Nehalem. “We just want to make sure those businesses are in compliance with federal and state laws,” said Kalkhoven. “That’s all we’re after.” As for the cost of a business license, initially, it might be as low as $12 a year, a figure endorsed by council president Dale Stockton, who, in the past hasn’t been a supporter of requiring business licenses in the community, but agreed this may be the time to institute one. The council will revisit the matter at its February meeting following an opportunity for citizens and business owners to provide feedback on the proposed ordinance. In other matters, Mayor Kalkhoven advised councilors of a recent report by
Geiger counter serves as new tool for local citizens Concerns over radiation from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant leads to local response By Dave Fisher The Citizen
Concerns about radiation from the Fukushima nuclear plant following the devastating tsunami of March 2011 showing up on the West Coast of the United States has not only been a concern for governmental officials since the plant’s meltdown, but residents who live there as well. NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and organization that has been tracking tsunami debris, says on its website, “Radiation experts agree it is highly unlikely that any tsunami-generated marine debris holds harmful levels of radiation from the Fukushima nuclear emergency. Some marine debris collected along shorelines in Hawaii and on the West Coast, including debris known to be from the tsunami, has been tested, and all readings were normal.” The agency, at this point, is more concerned with large or hazardous debris, such as vessels, shipping containers, or drums filled with chemicals or oil that may come ashore. That said, Nehalem Bay area resident and independent film director Andy Norris is more concerned with the bioaccumulation of radiation that he maintains is working its way up the food chain. “Fish caught off the California coast, such as tuna have tested positive,” Norris told the Citizen. His concern prompted him to raise money to purchase a Geiger counter, a hand-held radiation survey instrument that measures ionizing radiation and detects emission of nuclear radiation, for use by concerned local residents. In a fundraising effort via the social media, Norris raised $700 for its purchase from a dozen local contributors living as far away as Seaside. Earlier this month, Norris arranged a meeting at the Beehive in Nehalem,
where Malcolm Chaddock, a founding member of RadCast. org that monitors information regarding radiation and radiation fallout, spoke to a gathering of 25 to 30 people on use of the Geiger counter, why they should be concerned about radiation levels and what RadCast has been up to. “I am not a scientist and do not claim intimate mathematical knowledge of the congress of atoms,” said Chaddock. “I can, however, use a Geiger counter for some very basic tests, and understanding what it is telling me does not take a degree.” Like Norris, Chaddock is concerned about what is happening to food chains. “The unprecedented amount of Cesium and Strontium and other elements thrust into the biosphere is now being circulated upward through the food chains. It’s the biggest dump of non-natural radiation ever, and it was not just a single burst, it’s ongoing. “So we are watching for evidence of deposition from wind and wave very intently. So far, the only deposition problems that have been airborne, and we did have them.” Meanwhile, Chaddocks says, the Fukushima meltdown, which has spread more radioactive junk into the environment than any nuclear release in history, continues to leak “horrific amounts of poison” into the ocean daily. As for the information supplied by NOAA, Chaddock is cautious. “NOAA is saying things I like to hear. I do not entirely trust them to say things I would not like to hear.” That’s where RadCast comes in. “What information we have gotten from official sources has been everything from mistakes to lies. I want, as do most folks I talk to, to know what is happening in my environment. My health, and the health of people I care about is, important to me. The more people we have taking and reporting readings the clearer the picture becomes.” While some may be prompted to use the Geiger counter on debris washed ashore, Chaddock and NOAA are in agreement on one thing – don’t mess with beach junk.
Larry McKinley, Area 1 manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation, to the Northwest Area Commission on Transportation (NWACT), which she chairs. It is ODOT’s intent, she noted, to repair a set of the rock screens on Neahkahnie Mountain above Hwy 101, which have fallen, and place screening near Jetty Creek at Brighton this spring or fall.
The Neahkahnie project, in which most of the work would be accomplished with the aid of helicopters, would require, McKinley estimated, three part-day closures of the highway, but that estimate, Kalkhoven said, was just that – an estimate. The Jetty Creek project would not require any lengthy closure of the highway and one lane with flagging would likely remain open.
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Calendar of Events The 2014 annual dinner meeting of the Tillamook County Historical Society will be Sunday, Jan. 26, 3 to 5 p.m., at St. Mary’s By the Sea Catholic Church in Rockaway. Cost of the meal is $15. Rich Mulcahy will be the speaker. Mulcahy is a retired teacher who has embraced metal detecting along the beaches and has found many fascinating items. Robert and April Knecht, of Cannon Beach Treasures, will also be there to share some of their stories of treasures they have found. Bring an interesting item for “Show and Tell”that you have found to share and possibly find out some more information about it. Please be ready for nominations and elections for new officers. Some exciting things are going on, but people are needed to step up and help in officer positions. The time commitment is what you put into it, with a minimum of about two hours a month. Contact Karen Hirte at (503) 915-4989 or email Sally Rissel at heronlanding123@gmail. com to RSVP, no later than January 24.
Library Lovers Dinner set Jan. 28 at Big Wave
A fundraiser for the Manzanita Branch Library will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Big Wave Café. Dinner has been generously donated by owners Brian and Carol Williams and includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, along with a no-host wine bar. The cost is $20 a person, $10 of which is tax-deductible. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Gail Young at (503) 3685248 or gailmyoung@mac.com.
Give Seeds a Chance seed exchange Feb. 1
Give Seeds a Chance seed exchange is a free event to be held Saturday, Feb. 1, from noon to 3 p.m. at The Beehive in downtown Nehalem, 35870 Seventh St. (U.S. Highway 101). The event is sponsored by Fulcrum Community Resources, The Beehive, NCRD, and Salt and Paper. Come and swap herb, vegetable, flower and native plant seeds and information with other gardeners at this first annual Nehalem area seed exchange. At 1 p.m., Karen Matthews will give an informal 10-15 minute basic overview for seed
saving, followed by time for questions and discussion. Permaculture/Edible Gardens designer, Maia Holliday, and other experienced seed savers and gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. There will also be handouts with online resources, planting charts and seed saving tips, as well as reference books available at the event. For your refreshment, the Beehive has a large assortment of chocolate, coffee and tea to offer. Musical entertainment to be announced. If you have them, bring seeds you have collected or extra commercially packaged seeds you no longer want. Place your collected seeds in small envelopes or zip-sealed baggies and mark your seed packet with as much information as you have – plant, variety, area grown, production qualities, etc. Small brown“coin”envelopes can be purchased at Salt & Paper in Manzanita or you can use a standard mailing envelope, seal it, and cut it in half. Fold the top over and seal after filling. Empty coin size envelopes will also be available at the event. Seeds that are several years old ideally should be tested for viability. If you are not sure if a batch of seeds is still good please take a sampling of them (10 or so) and place between two moist paper towels in a warm place to see if they germinate. If half or more sprout you’re good to go. New gardeners and those without seeds to share are still welcome to take seeds for getting started with the request to pay it forward if possible and share some of your bounty with someone else. All seeds are free. For more information about the event, call (503) 368-6874.
Women’s Club meeting set for Feb. 3
The North Coast Manzanita Women’s Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Pine Grove Community Center at 12:30 p.m. This will be the club’s February Chocolate Delight Share get-together. Those attending are asked to bring their favorite chocolate creation to share with everyone. The special speaker will be Kay Covert, who will talk about the new visitor center that opened in January. Hope to see all of you there.
Live from Scotland, Jim Malcolm in concert at the Pine Grove On Sunday, Feb. 9, Jim Malcolm, one of Scotland’s finest folk singers and songwriters, will perform at Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the
concert beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 (includes service charge) for residents, veterans and students; $20 (includes service charge) general only through Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006 or online at www. brownpapertickets.com/event/516745. Please note that all tickets at the door are $20 by cash or check only. Jim Malcolm, one of Scotland’s finest folk singers and songwriters and lead singer with the world-renowned Old Blind Dogs. Winner of the Scots Trad Music Awards 2004 and a nominee 2005 and 2008. As both singer and songwriter, Malcolm is one of the most distinctive voices in Scottish music. He was lead singer of the phenomenal Scottish band Old Blind Dogs for seven years, touring extensively throughout Europe and North America and playing at many of the biggest folk festivals. Malcom plays expressive guitar in mainly DADGAD tuning, and simultaneously plays tunes on harmonicas to a standard you’ll seldom here elsewhere. “Given the right song, he’ll melt you in your seat,”as one critic wrote. What’s more, his between-song wit has developed to an art form all of its own.
Yoga workshops slated in February
Join 500-hour RYT Subhadra (Katie) in a four-week introduction to Akhanda Yoga; Hatha Yoga with some added spice. The workshop will be themed on learning the key components of Akhanda Yoga, with an introduction to chakras, nadis and bhandas. The workshop will be offered at two different times to cater all schedules – Thursday, Feb. 6 and 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m., in Room 5 at NCRD, or Fridays, Feb. 7 and 28, 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. at the Contemplative Art Center in Underhill Plaza, Manzanita. Cost is $50/four week session. Pre-registration is encouraged. For inquiry and registration, message Subhadra at subhadrayoga@gmail.com or call (503) 368-5843.
Jan. 10 - Investigated a report of an ordinance violation in Manzanita. Jan. 11 - Issued two citations for failure to obey a traffic control device in Manzanita. Jan. 11 - Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (40/25 mph) in Wheeler. Jan. 11 - Investigated two residential alarms in Manzanita. Jan. 11 - Assisted TCSO and OSP with report of harassment in Wheeler. Jan. 12 - Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (45/25 mph) in Wheeler. Jan. 12 - Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (41/25 mph) in Wheeler. Jan. 12 - Responded to a report of a lost dog in Manzanita. Jan. 13 - Assisted TCSO and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical call in Bayside Gardens. Jan. 14 - Assisted TCSO with an arrest for possession of stolen property, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and giving false information near Nehalem. Jan. 16 - Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (44/25 mph) in Wheeler. Jan. 16 - Issued a citation for driving while using a cell phone in Manzanita. Jan. 16 - Assisted TCSO with a civil issue in Bayside
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A contractor working for the Oregon Department of Transportation will be installing a new wire mesh rock screen in an area prone to rock slides along U.S. 101 at Neahkahnie Mountain two miles north of Manzanita. The project should make it safer for motorists after a previous screening failed along with the support anchors. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring and should be completed by early June. The project is scheduled early in 2014 to avoid the peak tourist season. It is estimated that it will take 2 to 3 weeks to perform the hillside prep work and install the rock screen anchors. The installation of the rock screen is estimated to take up to three days. ODOT has scheduled a public meeting about the project on Monday, Feb. 10 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda Ave. in Manzanita. At the meeting, ODOT staff will provide the public with additional information about the project, the project schedule and traffic control plans. During the prep work, motorists can expect day time one lane closures with flaggers, Monday through Thursday with no more than 20-minute delays. However, there will be a full closure of U.S. 101 for three days when the rock screen is installed with the help of a large crane or helicopter. The closure will be on a Tuesday through Thursday, each day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with detours in place. ODOT will provide advance notification and detour signs for the closure to allow travelers to plan alternative routes.
Women in the Arts, Redux on display at Pioneer Museum
The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum is pleased to present a new art show, Women in the Arts, Redux, through February 16. Art by Breanna Moran and Rebecca Spaniel is featured in the Main and Northwest galleries. Inspired by the beauty of the Northwest, Moran’s current body of work attempts to distill the complex matrix of textures, colors and light found in the forests and shores of the Oregon coast. These latest images attempt to capture the personality of the various inhabitants and the rugged grandeur of their natural surroundings. Rebecca Spaniel grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, fishing the marshlands and exploring the Appalachian forests, where she first discovered her love of nature and painting. After experiencing an Alaskan winter, Spaniel decided to rejoin the continental United States as an Oregon resident where she found inspiration and a community that embraced her and her art. A reception in the artists’honor will be held at the Pioneer Museum from 2:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25.
Another ‘Storytime for Grownups’ on Feb. 20
Liz Cole will perform readings at the Hoffman Center on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. This time, Liz has chosen the theme of “Darkness Into Light: Readings for Mid-Winter.” There will be stories and poems about the season of transition from deep winter moving slowly into early spring. The material will be rich in both humor and poignancy. Audience members can look forward to an evening of beautiful readings followed by thoughtful conversation.
Gardens. Jan. 16 - Assisted TCSO with a report of unlawful entry of a motor vehicle in Neahkahnie. Jan. 16 - Responded to an ordinance violation in Manzanita. Jan. 17 - Issued two citations for no valid day-use permit displayed in NBSP. Jan. 17 - Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (47/30 mph) in Nehalem. Jan. 17 - Investigated a residential alarm in Manzanita. Jan. 17 - Assisted Tillamook Ambulance and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical call in Wheeler. Jan. 17 - Assisted TCSO with a request for a welfare check in Wheeler. Jan. 17 - Responded to a report of a death in Manzanita. Jan. 18 - Issued two citations for failure to obey a traffic control device in Manzanita. Jan. 18 - Issued a citation for no operator’s license in Manzanita. Jan. 18 - Issued a citation for failure to renew registration in Wheeler.
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The following positions are currently open: • Board of Directors – one volunteer position. The appointed candidate will serve on a five-person board responsible for oversight and leadership of the District and its $1.5 million budget. Evening board meetings are held monthly, with additional meetings held as required. This board-appointed position expires June 2015. • Capital Improvement Plan Committee – two volunteer positions. This standing committee plans and prioritizes major maintenance and upgrade projects on the District’s 80-plus-yearold facilities. Some experience with building construction or maintenance is desirable. These two board-appointed positions expire in September 2014 and 2017. Candidates interested in serving in any of these volunteer positions should apply in writing, providing a brief description of their background and experience to, General Manager, NCRD, PO Box 207, Nehalem, OR 97131 or by e-mail to peternunn@ncrdnehalem. org. Please apply before February 10 to enable appointments to be made at the February 13 board meeting.
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She last held a “Storytime for Grownups” at the Hoffman Center in November of last year using a framework of “The Seven Ages of Man,” by William Shakespeare. Cole has had a long acting career on the professional stage, and has also made TV guest-star appearances on Seinfeld, ER, Star Trek, The Practice, Judging Amy, Las Vegas, and many others. She originated the leading role in Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Wit”in 1995, for which she received the L.A. Drama Critics’Circle Award for Outstanding Performance. She also tours with “The Wisdom of Wit,”her solo version of the play. Liz has performed locally for various benefit events (Lower Nehalem Land Trust, Rinehart Clinic, Nehalem Valley Historical Society). Recently she appeared in the original solo play Lost Pioneer, which she developed with Mark Beach and Portland playwright Ellen West. The play, presented seven times in this area, is based on the lives of three women who homesteaded in Tillamook County in the 1890s, and blends biographical data with historical imagination. To find out more about Liz Cole’s career and watch a demo reel of selected TV appearances go to megancole.net. There is a suggested donation of $5 and all proceeds will go to support the Hoffman Center’s programs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Come early, seating is limited. Refreshments will be served. The event will be held at the Hoffman Center, across from Manzanita Library at 594 Laneda Ave. Further information is available at hoffmanblog.org online or email hoffmancenter@nehalemtel.net.
The Hoffman Center Clay Studio has scheduled a hand-building workshop Feb. 7, from 1
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Jan. 6 – 20 - Responded to 24 medical calls during this period. Jan. 10 – Motor vehicle accident dispatch recall. 1/11/2014 Jan. 11 – Responded to fire alarm on Rowe
ODOT to install new rock screen this spring on U.S. 101 at Neahkahnie Mountain, public meeting Feb. 10
The new screen length is approximately 225 feet long and will extend up the hillside at Neahkahnie. The new screen should prevent rocks from falling on to U.S. 101. Questions about the project can be directed to Alvin Shoblom, the project manager, at (503) 986-2865 or alvin.shoblom@odot. state.or.us.
Hoffman Center schedules clay workshop Feb. 7
Manzanita Public Safety Log Jan. 5 - Issued a citation for expired plates in Manzanita. Jan. 5 - Responded to an ordinance violation in Manzanita. Jan. 5 - Assisted Tillamook Ambulance and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical call near Nehalem. Jan. 5 - Assisted TCSO with a suspicious circumstance in Neahkahnie. Jan. 5 - Responded to a report of found property in Manzanita. Jan. 5 - Assisted ODOT with a road hazard near Manzanita. Jan. 5 - Assisted Tillamook Ambulance and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical call at OWSP. Jan. 6 - Assisted TCSO, Tillamook Ambulance and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical call in Wheeler. Jan. 7 - Responded to a report of theft in Manzanita. Jan. 7 - Arrested a male for Theft III and a Post Prison Supervision violation in Nehalem. Jan. 8 - Investigated a residential alarm in Manzanita. Jan. 8 - Responded to an ordinance violation in Manzanita. Jan. 9 - Issued a citation for failure to obey a traffic control device in Manzanita. Jan. 9 - Assisted TCSO with a disturbance in Wheeler.
to 4 p.m. There is limited enrollment so each participant will have the undivided attention of instructor, Kathleen Ryan. She will focus on mask making. To ensure your inclusion, please prepay $30 at the clay studio during open hours Tuesdays and Thursdays or make check to Hoffman Center and send to Kathleen at P.O. Box 633, Manzanita, OR, 97130.
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Start the year supporting your North Tillamook Library The annual meeting of public-private partnership that the North Tillamook Library makes it possible for our small Friends was held Saturday, Jan. community to have a first class 11, at the library in Manzanita. library. Twenty-six years ago President Susan Dietsche reforward-looking Manzanita ported on a very successful year citizens took actions to raise – revenue goals were exceeded, money and gain approval to expenses were below budget, a establish a library in Manzanita. long-term facilities The result was the plan was completed library facility on Guest and governance Laneda Avenue. processes were agreement was Commentary An updated. signed with the Retiring direcTillamook County Kay Stepp tors Susan Dietsche, Library to provide John Hanby, Janice library materials Levesque and Jim and professional Chandler were thanked for their staff. The library facility outstanding contributions. The remains the responsibility of the following directors were elected North Tillamook Library Board; for 2014: Kay Stepp, president; all maintenance of the facility Madeline Olson, vice president; relies on volunteers and private Maggie Hogland, treasurer; donations. No tax dollars supand Lee Hiltenbrand, at-large port the building and grounds. director and Maintenance Com- That is why it is so important for mittee chair. Continuing at-large all residents of north Tillamook directors for 2014 include: Gail County to get involved with Young, Membership Committee their library; we need everyone’s chair; Karen Babbitt, Maintehelp to sustain this valuable nance Committee vice chair; community asset. Bev Luce, Communications Thanks to the leadership Committee chair; Peggy Biskar, of Gail Young and Janice newsletter editor. Levesque, Membership ComThe Manzanita Branch of the mittee co-chairs, the number of Tillamook Library is a unique Friends increased from 92 at the
end of 2011 to 212 at the end of 2013. Also, during 2013 we gathered information on how many people use our library. We learned that during the nontourist season approximately 3,000 people enter our library every month. During the tourist season, the number increases to more than 3,500. We are the most highly used branch in the Tillamook Library system.
How can you help?
There are many ways: • Volunteer your time. You can serve on a board committee, become involved with fund raising activities such as the book sale or the magazine sales, or help maintain the grounds and the building. Contact kaystepp@comcast.net. • Become a Friend. You can become a Friend with a $5 (Individual), $10 (Family), $10 (Business) donation. With this action you become affiliated with the North Tillamook Library Friends and receive our quarterly newsletter. Contact gailmyoung@mac.com. • Donate books and magazines. The Friends most
important fundraiser is the annual book sale held Memorial Day weekend. We depend on a good supply of used books to attract customers to the sale. Also, we hold frequent magazine sales at the library; our customers will appreciate your current used magazines. You may drop your donations off at the library reception desk. • Donate money. Your donation is appreciated and tax deductible. Contact gailmyoung@ mac.com. During the 2014 planning session, the North Tillamook Library Board identified four important goals: • Replace the building’s gutters and downspouts and redo the drainage system to avoid water damage to the building. In addition, in early January we discovered that the building has a water leak that must be fixed. Both of these projects are expensive and will need to be managed efficiently. • Ensure our library meets current and future customer needs by incorporating the results of the library needs assessment (sponsored by Tillamook County Library) into our
planning for the future. • Continue to grow membership in the North Tillamook Library Friends and involve more volunteers in library activities to expand our community support. • Extend our communications about the library to Wheeler, Nehalem and the rural areas to increase the number of library customers and supporters from entire north Tillamook County. In support of our project to replace the gutters and redo the drainage system, Brian and Carol Williams, owners of the Big Wave, are hosting a Library Lovers Dinner, Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost for a delicious spaghetti dinner is $20 with $10 qualifying as a tax-deductible donation. Due to seating limitations reservations must be made in advance by contacting Gail Young at (503) 368-5248 or gailmyoung@mac. com. This would be a great way to start the year supporting your North Tillamook Library.
the coming year. There isn’t too much data they want collected, but a buddy would most certainly help. There’s a lot to see on the 30-acre property, so much so that I can’t imagine being able to easily get a grasp of what is happening there from one trip. There are three categories the trust uses to describe the status of their properties: • Active properties - those that require human intervention, such as road reconfiguration and log placement in order to bring the land to a condition where it can begin to heal itself; • Passively managed properties - those lands that need some intervention such weed removal;
• And those properties that are in good condition and just need a steward. Fishers Point is technically under passive management. Habitat condition is largely dominated by the presence of the Nehalem Bay. Although the highway and railroad sandwich the property, those features are likely to remain on the landscape for the time being. There are, however, features that can change. For instance, there are large patches of Himalayan blackberry and English ivy along the roadside of the property. I imagine, when the weather is nicer, I’ll be out there with my loppers. Hope you’ll join me!
Kay Stepp is the President of the North Tillamook Library Friends.
Land Conservancy could use your helping hand The North Coast Land Conservancy has been quietly purchasing and conserving lands within the Oregon north coast area for almost 30 years, so quietly that you might not even realize that many prominent properties in Seaside along the river belong to the trust. With over 50 properties to manage, the trust has their hands full managing their lands. Which explains why this non-profit has a large cadre of volunteers, a steadily growing cadre at that, who diligently walk the trust lands to monitor changes such as trash dumping and invasive weed outbreaks. But the trusty volunteers need assistance from locals just like you. Although the 53
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properties (10 of which are said Reich. But she’s not letting under conservation easements) that detail deter her. In fact, are visited at least she has been steadily once a year by staff growing the volunteer members, there are base for the NCLC only enough volunteers for the last year, and, to cover two-thirds of along with the help the trusts lands. I met of board member Jon with Melissa Reich, Mersereau, managed to the NCLC stewardship recruit me as a steward director, in January to for the Fishers Point discuss what it takes site south of Wheeler. Country to volunteer as a land As a steward for steward. This is what Fishers Point, I’ll trek Roads she told me: the railroad track look“You need to be ing for changes in the Cara Mico able to walk the land property such as land seasonally, four times slides or trash dumps, a year, and take photos taking pictures as I at our photo-points. We go, and maybe even lost most of our records in the doing a little restoration along fire including photo-points,” the way at least four times in
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Letters to the Editor Bravo NCRD Board members
I attended the 1/9/14 regular monthly NCRD board meeting. I observed the members of the board discussing and grappling, seriously and intelligently, with numbers of issues. On the agenda were user fees, possible retirement benefits for fulltime employees, permanent funding for the district, along with the process for hiring a new general manager (yes, Peter Nunn has submitted his resignation, after doing a hero’s work these past six years in behalf of NCRD), monthly department reports, monthly financial report, and the annual budget process. What I witnessed was competent, hard-working board members wrestling with many diverse issues, and with deep awareness of their obligation to the public. And let us remember that these five board members are also members of the public. They are volunteers who serve on the NCRD board because they care about its service to our community. They receive NOTHING – no perks, whatsoever, for the time they spend overseeing NCRD and its programs. This would have been a great NCRD board meeting for the public to observe, to understand the complexity and weight of various issues facing NCRD, as well as to observe serious, concerned discussion by board members who have obviously been doing their homework. Referencing the overwhelming support of our second five-year levy compared to the first (which barely passed), it is the leadership from an effective board, coupled with management by a competent general manager, that have made that difference. Just a comment from an NCRD supporter, and a Nehalem resident. Lucy Brook
Social Security – A reality check
In a world where gross overstatement seem to be the norm, where policies and people are likened to “train wrecks,” Hitler, slavery, war on this, war on that, it would be helpful to have fact-based discussions on an important public policy. The real Social Security has been the target of think-tank inspired misinformation campaigns for decades. Here are three current misinformation campaigns about Social Security:
Sky is falling The sky is falling…social security is broke! And the only solution is to cut benefits. Social Security is an “entitlement,” some say and should be cut back. The Social Security trust fund is at approximately $2.6 trillion dollars, and actuaries project that at current rates, the fund can pay full benefits until 2033 and 75 percent benefits after that for
many more years, with no basically a hybrid of savings changes. While any changes and insurance. People and do take many years to move employers (as a part of your a program of this magnitude, overall compensation) put if this is a “train wreck” money into the fund, buying in your mind, I guess it is! insurance that they’ll receive And, the punditry rarely back a certain income for mentions that raising or as long as they live. There eliminating the current cap are survivor’s benefits and of $117,000 per disability benyear on income efits, but in its Guest subject to Social simplest form, Security could when you die, Commentary the payments be a significant part of balancing stop whether it Ed Gallagher money in and is for one year out of the trust or 30 years. fund. Part of Your payments the goal of this misinformaare predetermined whether tion seems to be convincing you are a millionaire or lost young people it won’t be everything on the stock marthere for them. ket and are broke, except for your Social Security income. Social Security is a Ponzi Scheme Social Security is part of We all know that Ponzi sc the national debt hemes are evil and run by Social Security is lumped crooks. Folks that buy this into discussions of the naargument just don’t undertional debt as if it is cause or stand how Social Security even part of the debt issue. works. Social Security is Its only relation to the na-
tional debt is the fact that by law, all the Social Security trust fund is loaned to the federal government to earn interest. If Social Security didn’t exist, it is likely the national debt would increase dramatically as one of its main functions is to create a safety net for the elderly, providing a stable source of income for retirees. Imagine a world without Social Security. Seventy percent of the recipients rely on it as their primary source of income. Poverty among the elderly would likely go way up if Social Security was significantly cut or even eliminated. And, who would pay for services to the elderly poor? Churches, food banks, and charities would try to fill the gap. It seems likely that the bulk of the responsibility would fall on the taxpayer.
If you ever get to thinking that you are really important in the grand scale of what is happening in the world, fill a pail with water then plunge your fist into it and watch to see how much different it looks when you remove your arm. It all reminds me that we probably spend way too much time worrying about things over which we have no control or things we have caused. There is hardly a day goes by without someone mentioning the hazards of global warming. I am sure that all of those measures that have been taken to reduce our contribution were positive, if not effective. I wonder how many people realize how little the human population has to do with what is happening. After some extensive research (Google), I am reminded that 70 percent of the world’s surface is covered with water. What is happening in many parts of the world is mostly out of our control. There are probably active volcanoes in thousands of places. Both ends of the earth have ice caps and the latest word is that they are now growing.
Earthquakes and violent and we can see some of their weather seem to be in the news structures, but we know nothmost of the time and we all ing about their human lives and hope and pray that we are not how they existed. going to have those problems to I think that watching out cope with during our life times. for one another offering care The first thing that is placed on and assistance when needed any tragedy is the cost estimate. is probably not unique to our The recent happening on the present times, but the principals New Jersey shore that guided those is shocking and we previous inhabitcan all feel very ants might have sorry for all those been somewhat who lost their busithe same as what ness investments we have now. I am and there means of pretty sure that the survival. laws of the jungle Back to the size prevailed, that of the earth and how would be the surit is put together. I vival of the fittest. was just thinking Only the hale and that we really are the hearty would The Old reproduce and the but a blip in the millions of years that breed would be Geezer this thing has been strengthened. I orbiting about the sometimes wonder Walt universe. How we if the current mediTrandum got to where we are cal practices to save in the development lives are contrary of industry and, for to what is natural. that matter, civilized living is a Since I am a walking talking miracle that some people have medical miracle, you won’t answers for but hardly any hear me complaining. actual proof. We read about the Something that might be Aztecs and other civilizations useful would be a course to
teach us how to determine what we hear and see on television is hype and what is real. On the medical side, it looks like there is a pill for just about anything we come down with or are living with. I know that some of those medications are not compatible with each other and can cause other problems. I have mentioned in previous columns the weekly filling of the pillboxes and how quickly they need attention. That hasn’t changed and the numbers are increasing. I am trying to convince my wife that we could devise some sort of competition in seeing who could fill their boxes the fastest and with the fewest errors. I think she nodded off to sleep while I was explaining the proposed rules. Senior citizens need some help for some of their routines, so, if you have a friend who might fit that category, ask them how they manage their pills and maybe they would appreciate your interest in their well being. While the world might be falling apart, their personal world may just be that pesky pillbox.
Ed Gallagher is a resident of Manzanita.
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Childress named to Macalester College Dean’s List NCRD Crayon Art Competition gets underway It’s time to get in touch with your inner child. The North Country Recreation District’s NCRD’s 4th annual Crayon Art Competition gets underway this month. The winter months are dark and stormy and it is hard to even feel creative, much less be creative. For the past three years NCRD has sponsored the Crayon Art Competition for adults to help beat the winter blues. The competition is limited to Crayola crayons only, no mediums, no heat, no solvents, your choice of support, two dimensional art works only, up to 16 x 20 inches. Cost is $15, which also gets you the official crayons. For those new to the idea of crayons as an art medium, Doreen Lindstedt, a grand prize winner, will offer a workshop Friday, Feb. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes your entry fee and crayons. Call Jane at (503) 368-3901 to register for either the competition or the workshop.
Hoffman Center announces weekly ‘Writing Lounge’ Are you trying to set aside some time to work on a writing project? Are you looking for inspiration to re-energize your writing? Would you like feedback on your writing, but are reluctant to join a regular critique group? You’re invited to a weekly drop-in session at the Hoffman Center. The Writing Lounge will be open Wednesday mornings, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hoffman Center beginning January 29. You’ll find plenty of resources, including books on writing craft, games and tools to help prompt new writing or a new piece for the monthly Open Mic, as well as local writing mentors for feedback on your works in progress. The brainchild of new Hoffman Center board members, Marcia Silver and Tela Skinner, the Writing Lounge is open to anyone who’s interested in writing. “Whether you’re a seasoned author interested in participating in the writing community or someone who just wants to get some memories down on paper, you’ll find a welcoming environment,” said Silver. “There’s no commitment necessary— drop in as often, or infrequently, as you like,” added Skinner. Each session is just $3 for the two and a half hours. Marcia Silver has a Ph.D. in English Language & Literature from New York University and taught writing at the college/university level specializing in writing support to faculty, students, and staff on an individual basis. She recently started a business called Your Own Writing Assistant (yourownwritingassistant.com) providing beginning to end support for business, academic and personal writing projects. Tela Skinner is a long time volunteer with the Manzanita Writers’ Series, and organizer of the Burgess Group, a local writing critique group. In addition, she is on the editorial team of the North Coast Squid, a journal of local writing. She also volunteers for the library. The Writing Lounge is a program of the Hoffman Center and will be held at the Hoffman Center across from Manzanita Library at 594 Laneda Ave. Further information is available at hoffmanblog.org online or contact Tela Skinner, mactela@ nehalemtel.net
Head Start accepting preschool applications Head Start is accepting applications for school year 2013-2014. If you have a child was age 3 or 4 by September 1, 2013, and you would like to be part of this free family focused-preschool program, call Head Start for an application now. Head Start is a free, family-focused, early childhood development program. This pre-kindergarten program helps children prepare for kindergarten by providing rich experiences in science, math, art, language, small motor, large motor, and socialization. Head Start also provides each child with an individualized instruction program, USDA approved meals, limited transportation, and family support. For more information or an application, contact the Tillamook Head Start Center, 1100 Miller Ave., in Tillamook (503842-5180); NKN Head Start Center, 36050 10th St., in Nehalem (503-368-5103) and NV Head Start Center, 19995 Blaine Rd, in Beaver (503-398-5175). If there is no answer, please call the administrative office at (503) 556-3736. Head Start enrolls children regardless of race, creed, sex, color, religion, national origin or disability.
Willa Childress, the daughter of Jennifer and Watt Childress of Nehalem, has been named to the Dean’s List of Macalester College for academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2013-2014 school year. A graduate of Neah-Kah-Nie High School, Childress is a first-year student at Macalester, entering school last fall. To be eligible for the Dean’s List a student must have been registered as a full-time, degree-seeking student and may not have been on a study away program. In addition, a student must have achieved a semester grade point average of at least 3.75, twelve or more credits on a regular grading option, no grades below C-, and no withdrawal or incomplete grades for the semester. Grades for activity, practicum, and technique courses in dance, music, and physical education are not factored into eligibility for the Dean’s List.
Culvert replacement on Foss Road A major slide in January 2011 closed Foss Road at milepost 6.5 for many days. The Tillamook County crew removed 20,000 cubic yard mud and wood debris so that the road could be opened. Tillamook County Public Works under the Emergency Relief Program is reconstructing a larger culvert on Foss Road at milepost 6.5 for easier clean up. The design includes a 6’ x 6’ concrete box culvert, restoration of the paved roadway surface and roadside ditches. Oregon Department of Transportation will be administering this project on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration. This project is funded at 90.73 percent with 10.27 percent being funded by the Tillamook County Road Department GO Bond funds. Foss Road is a part of the county road transportation system. The culvert replacement on Foss Road at milepost 6.5 is out for bid January 23, 2014. To be eligible to bid, the contractor needs to be on the ODOT approved contractors list. Visit ODOT’s website www. oregon.gov/ODOT and the link to contracting. Local contractors are encouraged to apply.
Tillamook PUD offers community grants Tillamook PUD is offering a Community Support Grant program to local non-profit organizations with projects promoting economic growth and community livability in Tillamook County. Organizations interested in applying for a grant must complete and submit an application by February 19, 2014. Applications are evaluated by the PUD Board of Directors, with final project selection in mid-March. In its evaluation, the board considers the potential for economic development, the project’s outreach into the community, and financial need. The project must be scheduled for completion by the end of calendar year 2014. Individual grant awards will not exceed $10,000 and will not be awarded to the same entity more than twice in a five-year period. Some examples of past projects receiving grant funds are electrical upgrades to community centers, installation of streetlights at a community park and new electrical appliances for a civic facility. Applications are available from Tillamook PUD or on its website at www. tpud.org.
Mayors seek Pac-12 sports coverage on cable In a letter to Charter Communications, the Tillamook County Mayor’s Coalition, comprised of the mayors of the seven incorporated cities in the county, are asking the cable service company
to provide Pac-12 sports coverage to its cable subscribers in Tillamook County. “It is important to our constituents and because it appears to involve a matter of present corporate policy,” the letter stated. “This in effect imposes a cable blackout for our most popular sporting events at the collegiate level. “We have no desire, nor intention, to presume to tell you how to run your company. But it does seem that your policy to exclude Pac-12 coverage from what is available to your cable customers is harmful to the tourist business in the short run and is detrimental to the interests of your company in the longer run. “We respectfully request that you consider including Pac-12 Sports coverage to what is available to your cable customers in Tillamook County. By copy of this letter we are requesting the assistance of Congressman Schrader’s office to examine the elements of this problem in an effort to reach a satisfactory resolution.”
Tillamook County streamlines hiring process Tillamook County’s Human Resources department has launched a new software system to improve the hiring process for job applicants and managers. Job seekers will now be able to quickly apply online to positions currently open via www. co.tillamook.or.us. Interested candidates can apply for current vacancies or sign up for new openings that will become available. Human Resources partnered with NEOGOV, the nation’s largest cloud software for HR in government and education. Using this technology, HR and other departments can access online records to expedite hiring and provide even greater accountability when selecting new employees. This new software simplifies the job search and application process for job seekers. Instead of applying for multiple job openings at once, candidates can submit multiple applications all electronically. The new system will allow hiring managers to more effectively create minimum qualifications to sort through a pool of applicants. With the new system, administrative and technical maintenance costs are reduced, as this workload is handled by the NEOGOV system. Tillamook County joins more than 1,000 organizations across the country that has instituted cutting edge online technology for personnel management.
Manzanita Women’s Club of North County accepting applications Attention all Neah-Kah-Nie High School senior girls. The Manzanita Women’s Club of North County is now accepting applications for the 2014 scholarship. Applications are available in the counselor’s office at the high school, and all senior girls are welcome to apply. Applications are due on or before March 31, 2014. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded.
AAUW announces availability of scholarships The Tillamook branch of the AAUW is offering three scholarships available to students and residents of Tillamook County: • Up to $1500 for a graduating senior in one of the Tillamook County High Schools to attend Tillamook Bay Community College,
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• Up to $1500 for a graduating senior in one of the Tillamook County High Schools to attend a university, and • Up to $2500 for a Tillamook resident who has already completed
at least one year at a university. More information about these scholarships can be attained from counselors at Tillamook High School, Nestucca High School, Neah-Kah-
Community celebrates ‘School Board Recognition Month’
directors for one of our community’s largest employers. Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one way to say thanks for all they do.” School board members represent their fellow citizens’ views and priorities in the complex enterprise of maintaining and running the community’s public schools. They also reinforce the principle of local control over public education, which is an important, highly valued aspect of education in Oregon, said Erlebach. “Too often the efforts of school board members go unrecognized,”
The Neah-Kah-Nie School District joined the other 196 school districts throughout Oregon to celebrate January as “School Board Recognition Month.” “Our school board members spend countless hours of unpaid time working to provide the best possible education for our students,” said district Superintendent Paul Erlebach. “They also serve as the corporate board of
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Reverend Chester E. Falby The Reverend Chester (Chet) E. Falby, 86, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 of complications due to pneumonia. He was born to the late Vern and Blanche (Nutting) Falby, May 27, 1927, in Clinton, Massachusetts. He served as an Aviation Cadet in the Naval V-5 program from 1945-46 and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1948. He took his seminary training at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, graduating in 1951. Ordained in the Episcopal Church in June, he began his ministry in the state of Washington. In August of the same year he married Deanne Bowman. In 1953, he returned to the East coast to earn a Masters in Theology at General Seminary in New York City. During this time he served churches in New York and New Jersey. He also served as an Archdeacon in the Diocese of Newark from 1959-62. Fr. Chet served churches in the Upper Skagit River Valley, Wash. from 1962. In 1966, he accepted the call to All Saints Church in Hillsboro, Ore., followed by St. George’s Church in Roseburg. In 1992, they retired to Gearhart. Fr. Chet served as Interim Priest at Calvary, Seaside, from 1998-99, and at St. Catherine’s in Manzanita from 2000-02. In addition to his love
n Yamamoto From page 1 Among other issues Yamamoto is concerned with is continued economic development, part of which is creating more jobs that provide living wages for families. Slowdowns in the timber and fishing industries, along with dairy to a certain degree, are partly responsible, he says. “We can never go back to the timber harvest practices the turn of the last century, but the pendulum has drifted to the other extreme at the expense of living wages. I think there is room for increased logging in Tillamook County managed by today’s standards.” A related concern is the decline in mills over the past several decades lead-
n NCRD From page 1 Port of Newport in Lincoln County, announced that he would be unable to continue to serve on the NCRD Board effective immediately, but offered to participate in the interview process for a new general manager as a nonvoting member, to which board members agreed to. In the meantime, NCRD, in addition to seeking a re-
of worship, preaching and teaching, Fr. Chet liked to watch movies and garden. He was a Master Gardener. He discovered computers after retiring. Fr. Chet also worked at learning Spanish while helping minister to the Spanish-language community at St. Catherine’s. The Reverend Chester E. Falby is survived by his wife of 61 years, Deanne; brother Clifford with wife Canna Falby of Wakefield, RI. He is also survived by five children: John with wife Sandy Falby of Salinas, Calif.; Matt with wife Ruth Falby of Salem, Ore.; Mark Falby w/ partner Craig Jensen of Aurora, Ore.; daughter, Casey Titchenal; and Paul Falby w/ partner Scott Edward of Portland, Ore. He is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were held on January 22, at St. Catherine Episcopal Church in Nehalem, with The Right Reverend Michael Hanley, Bishop, presiding. It was Fr. Chet’s request that in lieu of flowers memorial gifts be made to St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church in Nehalem. Mail to: St. Catherine Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 251, Manzanita, OR 97130.
Walter Hinson Pendergrass passed away peacefully with family at his side on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013. He was born in Portland, on Jan. 26, 1925, the eldest of the three children of Victor V. and Lorraine (Hinson) Pendergrass. He graduated from Washington High School in 1942 and began studies at
Stanford University. When he turned 18, he joined the U.S. Navy, becoming a commissioned officer and serving on a mine sweeper in the Pacific. After World War II, he returned to Stanford to finish his undergraduate studies and attend Stanford Law School where he married fellow student, Phyllis Sutherland. After graduating in 1950, he came home to Portland and joined the firm founded by his father, Pendergrass, Spackman and Bullivant, practicing primarily in the areas of wills and trusts and representing small businesses. He became a partner in 1957 and later was managing partner for many years as it grew into one of Portland’s preeminent law firms. He and Phyllis had three children, Jim, Anne and Jane. Walter loved to backpack in the Cascades and fly fish Oregon’s rivers. Fishing the Metolius was a particular favorite. He summited Mt. Hood several times and for many years made an annual backpack trip into the Jefferson Wilderness. Active in the Boy Scouts in his youth, he became involved again after returning to Portland and was the scoutmaster of his son, Jim’s, Troop 64. He received the notable honor of the Silver Beaver Award from the Columbia Pacific Council for adult leadership in the 1960s. Walter was also a member of the Board of Visitors of Stanford Law School in the late 1960s, chaired the Probate Committee of the
Oregon State Bar (197374) and was a Fellow with the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. He chaired the Stanford Alumni Association of Oregon for a term and chaired the Oregon Traffic Safety Commission for more than a decade. He was particularly proud of his work making Oregon’s highways a safer place. He and Phyllis divorced in 1970 and in 1971, he married Jeanne Labadie Lowell and helped raise her four children as if they were his own. He and Jeanne sang for many years in the MelloMacs at the Multnomah Athletic Club, where he was also an active Early Bird for decades. For many years, they owned a house in Manzanita, where he was a two-term City Councilor. Walter thoroughly enjoyed hiking the beaches and fishing on the Nehalem. Walter is survived by his wife, Jeanne; sister, Joanne Needham (Bill) of Walnut Creek, Calif.; son, Jim Pendergrass (Chris) of Cheshire; daughter, Anne P. Hill (Jeff) of Portland; daughter, Jane Pendergrass (Marcos Valle) of Edmonds, Wash.; four grandchildren; stepchildren, Douglas Lowell (Colleen Strohm) of Portland, Jennifer Gallup (Gerry) of Reno, Nev., and John Lowell of San Francisco; and five step- grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Wilbur; and stepdaughter, Elizabeth Tobler. Contributions may be made in his honor to the Cascade Pacific Council BSA, www.cpcbsa.org or to the Terwilliger Plaza Foundation, foundation@ terwilligerplaza.com.
ing Yamamota, who, after graduation from California State University – Fresno, spent 20 years in the forest products industry, to ask, “Why are we bypassing jobs here by exporting logs overseas?” A member of the Territorial Sea Plan Advisory Committee, Yamamoto is a firm believer in renewable energy with one important proviso: “It must be done with the buy-in of local citizens,” noting that the offshore site at Pacific City, ultimately selected over citizens’ concerns, for future wave energy production is a prime fishing and crabbing site for the community’s dory fleet. Upset with the Land Conservation and Development Commission’s (LCDC) thumbing its nose at the citizens’ advisory effort on the Territorial Sea Plan and accepting the in-house staff
report, Yamamoto is a copetitioner in an appeal to be filed. “It was,” he says of the process and LCDC’s action, “an absolute travesty.” As for the fishing industry in general, it’s a situation where “it is dying by a thousand cuts… getting taken away a little bit here and a little bit there. The fishing industry in this state is very sustainable,” and it’s something Yamamoto doesn’t want to see over regulated. As long-term insurance specialist, Yamamoto was instrumental in getting the county’s three school districts on board with the state’s Healthy Kids Outreach program, which provides health benefits for children in need. It was another example of an existing program that needed to be actively promoted in Tillamook County, he says. At the other end of the
spectrum, seniors are of particular concern because of the county’s aged population. It’s not so much an issue of medical care, but providing much needed assistance for the elderly, who, want to be independent for as long as they can but need a helping hand now and again. “We should value our elderly just like we do our children. My goal is to help those families where the elderly need assistance and give their children a break at the same time.” A self-described “brighteyed optimist,” Yamamota is excited about the upcoming campaign. “It’s a matter of taking a fresh look at problems that haven’t been resolved. Tillamook County is a great county, but it could be better.”
placement for Nunn, invites members of the community to apply for the vacancy on the board, a volunteer position. The board-appointed position expires June 2015. In addition, two volunteer positions are on the district’s Capital Improvement Plan Committee need to be filled. The committee plans and prioritizes major maintenance and upgrade projects NCRD’s 80-plusyear-old facilities. These two board-appointed positions expire in September 2014
and 2017. Candidates interested in serving in any of these volunteer positions should apply in writing, providing a brief description of their background and experience to, General Manager, NCRD, P.O. Box 207, Nehalem, OR, 97131 or by e-mail to peternunn@ncrdnehalem.org before Feb. 10 to enable appointments to be made at the Feb. 13 board meeting. To learn more about the positions, visit ncrdnehalem. org online.
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Saturday, January 25, at 7:30 p.m. Manzanita Film Series “Best of the Northwest Film Center 39th Annual Film Festival.” Special Event: NW Film Center regional services manager Thomas Phillipson and filmmaker Rob Tyler will attend the screening to discuss the features and the Film Center itself. Admission: $5 Wednesday, January 29, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Writing Lounge Inaugural session of the Hoffman Center’s newest program. Weekly drop-in sessions to help writers re-energize, find inspiration or seek feedback on their works. Resources, supportive friends, and a welcoming environment Thursday, January 30, at 6 p.m. (SPECIAL DAY) Hoffman Center Board Meeting Public always invited to attend and learn about the center Thursday, February 20, at 7 p.m. “Storytime for Grownups” Readings by Liz Cole” Theme: “Darkness Into Light: Readings for Mid-Winter.” Suggested Donation; $5
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Coming Saturday, March 1st Our next community talent showcase Calling all musicians, singers, writers, magicians, comedians, and whatever to participate in this great event. Coming Saturday/Sunday, March 8-9 Precision Glass Cutting for Mosaics Workshop by noted glass artist Jennifer Kuhn. Check hoffmanblog.org for information and registration. GET YOUR “NORTH COAST SQUID” The Oregon Coast’s best literary journal On sale at Cloud & Leaf Book Store in Manzanita, and the Nehalem Beehive in Nehalem. $5 a copy.
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Tillamook communities that are members of the Chamber. At stake is money to be divvied up throughout the county dedicated for tourism that will be available on an annual basis, upwards of $1 million it is estimated, as a result of voters approving the countywide Transient Lodging Tax measure last November. By law, 70 percent of that money is earmarked for tourism. Julianne Johnson, owner of Ocean Edge Vacation Rentals sees it as a bottomline issue. “As a practical matter, there is $1 million every year to increase tourist traffic…we’re in competition with other communities in Tillamook County,” said Johnson in support of the MBA becoming a Chamber organization. “We’ll be shooting ourselves in the foot,” if we don’t. Both Covert and Johnson agree that other parts of the county have a head start over north county communities, namely Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler, in garnering their share of those tourist dollars. “It has helped me my whole business career being part of the Chamber,” said Art Happens owner Bonnie Speer. That sentiment was echoed by April Eckstrom,
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owner of Manzanita Sweets, who indicated she became a member of the Tillamook Chamber of Commerce and that it had paid dividends for her business. “For me, it’s a business decision, not a political one. I don’t care what your politics are,” said Covert, noting that the $300 annual dues for becoming a member of the national organization were the lowest level membership. “I’m just suggesting that there may be other ways to go,” said McGregor as the discussion came to a close. “The Chamber may not be the only way.” In other business, Darcey Kline, April Eckstrom and Cindy Kenne were elected to the board of directors, replacing outgoing board members Brian Williams, Sarah McIntosh and Dan Nichols. They will join Covert and Speer, who currently serve as president and treasurer respectively.
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Nourish Natural Family Medicine owner excited to be open Nourish Natural Family Medicine Grand Opening set Jan. 24 Join Dr. Mackenzie Collins, owner of Nourish Natural Family Medicine in Nehalem, on January 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. for tea, treats and information about her new naturopathic primary care clinic in downtown Nehalem. The event will launch the family medicine clinic as well as introduce the Clinic’s fundraising plans and support of the local artists in our community. “We are currently in the process of establishing a non-profit organization that focuses on providing funding for exams, office visits, and natural therapies to people who are unable to pay for such services,” said Collins. “We would like to invite artists to submit work for display at our upcoming monthly art exhibits.” A percentage of art sales will go to the organization, and will be dispersed among able option for patients that may want regular acupuncture treatments – community acupuncture. For $25 per treatment, in a communal setting (there may be several patients receiving treatments), she will provide group acupuncture treatment during regular clinic hours. “Acupuncture can be very effective for treating a variety of acute and chronic problems, and the results vary from person to person,” she said. “Education about the importance of prevention, food, nutrition, lifestyle are major components in my approaches
the patients as needed. “We feel that this will be a wonderful way to adorn our walls with local art, while at the same time bringing awareness to natural medicine and traditional healing,” she added. The first exhibit will be presented at the clinic’s grand opening on Friday, Jan. 24. This show will run through the end of February, and the clinic will continue offering monthly exhibits, with new art shows opening on the first Friday of every month. The goal is to present monthly themes that highlight health and wellness. The theme for the first installment will be “Nourish.” Of the art that sells, 60 percent will go to the artist, and 40 percent to the clinic non-profit. If you would like to display your work, please contact Susan Gail at susangail@nehalemtel.net. to healthcare.” Nourish Natural Family Medicine is located at 35890 7th Street (Hwy. 101) in Nehalem, next to the Nehalem BeeHive, in the building formerly Foxgloves. Collins is offering free 15-minute consultations, in person or over the phone. The clinic’s hours are by appointment, with same-day appointments often available Tuesday through Saturday. Call (503) 368-4312 or e-mail nourish.clinic@gmail. com. You can also learn more about the clinic and schedule an appointment online at www.nourish-clinic.com.
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Mackenzie (Champ) Collins, owner of Nourish Natural Family Medicine in Nehalem. Photo by Laura Swanson
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North Coast native Mackenzie (Champ) Collins always knew that she wanted to return to the “Three Villages” and open a naturopathic/acupuncture primary care clinic. The daughter of Rex and Peppe Champ, and raised in Nehalem with her eight siblings, she is a Neah-Kah-Nie High School 2001 graduate, with a bachelor of science from OSU in nutrition science. She added a doctorate in naturopathic medicine and a master degree in acupuncture from the National College of Natural Medicine. “I had a massage practice while attending school for seven years,” said Collins. “I’ve been doing acupuncture for a year and a half in Portland. I’m very excited to offer the benefits of a primary care clinic rooted in natural healing.” In Oregon, naturopathic doctors are primary care physicians that combine the best of Western medicine with more integrative and holistic methods, such as acupuncture. “My goal is to meet my patients where they are at in terms of their health and quality of life and where they want it to be,” said Collins. “It’s a partnership, and we’ll work together toward the realization of those desires for optimal health.” Nourish Natural Family Medicine offers a variety of healthcare services for children and adults – annual wellness exams, sports physicals, laboratory analysis, including PAPs, and consultations for acute and chronic disorders. Collins’ treatment philosophies strongly focus on lifestyle modifications, such as diet, exercise and stress management, homeopathy, physical medicine, flower essences, acupuncture, nutrition, hydrotherapy, herbal medicine and, when needed, pharmaceuticals. The clinic is in the process of credentialing with all the major insurance companies, including the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). “I love this area and the opportunity to bring effective treatments such as acupuncture to the community has always been a dream,” said Collins. “And to provide attentive primary and preventive care.” Collins will offer an afford-
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