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Final actions of County Commissioners in 2015 By Chelsea Yarnell cyarnell@countrymedia.net
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s final actions for 2015, the Board of County Commissioners made several position appointments, looked to sign a contract with AFSCME, and continued to evaluate the recent flood damage.
Art for Heart: Call to artists For heart lovers only
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eeking original, hangable works of art by Tillamook County artists of all ages for Art for the Heart, a community art show which will hang through the month of February at the North County Recreation District in Nehalem. Artists will earn 80 percent of the sale price if their work sells. Artists may also exhibit work which is not for sale. An artists reception and community celebration of the heart will be held on Feb. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. Please contact Mary Faith Bell at 503-815-2402 or maryfaith.bell@ah.org if you have work you would like to exhibit. Art must be submitted by Feb. 1, 2016.
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Manzanita US Bank Branch Manager Megan Wilson (l) presents a symbolic check to Hoffman Center board members Dave Dillon and Vera Wildauer. The $750 grant from U.S. Bank will be used to enhance the skills of its Clay Studio hosts, who will in turn pass those skills on to studio visitors and other volunteers.
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he Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita has received a $750 grant from U.S. Bank to enhance the skills of its Clay Studio hosts, who will in turn pass those skills on to studio visitors and other volunteers. Organized in 2006, the studio is open three days a weeks. Studio users rely on the hosts to guide them in creating their art.
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Tillamook County Chairperson Commissioner Labhart took over as the Chariperson for 2016 with Commissioner Baertlein as Vice Chairperson. AFSCME The Board voted to sign the AFSCME Union Contract when it is finalized. Flood Repairs The Commissioners voted to form a
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The funds will be used to hire a master teacher to introduce the hosts to various advanced techniques, including using oxides and interactive glazes, and creating large, hand-built works “We are very pleased the Bank recognized our need and responded to our request,” said board president Vera Wildauer. “We appreciate their support.”
Tillamook County Fair Board Terry Philips was selected to become the newest Fair Board member. “The Fair Board is a seven member Board,” Commissioner Bill Baertlein said. “There has been discussion to bring it down to five.” However, Baertlein added, that decision has not been made yet. “Because of the Fair Board convention coming up, we do know one person is going to be replaced,” Baertlein said. Both Rita Hogan, president, and Kelley Downing, Board member, will be retiring from their positions this year. “I would like to publicly thank them for their service,” Commissioner Labhart said.
he first ever Oregon Coast Bridal Showcase premiers this weekend in Tillamook. The event is Saturday and Sunday January 9-10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days with wedding specific vendors coming from all over the area. The showcase will be at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. “We’re excited to bring this event to the coast and Tillamook County to showcase some of the wedding and bridal businesses out there when planning that special day,” said Julie Jones, Country Media’s event coordinator. “We have a great lineup of vendors, covering a wide range of wedding services.” Jones, said one of the highlights of the event is the fashion show slated both days at 1 p.m. “We have 15 local models who will be wearing dresses from a very popular wedding dress shop, the Beausoleil Bridal
Boutique out of Eugene,” Jones said. “The models will be all decked-out with wedding-ready
be taking care of the food for the event and showcasing their wedding cakes as well.
makeup, hair and of course wearing the beautiful dresses.” SaraSodas in Tillamook will
There is everything from destination resorts like Chinook Winds Casino and the Pelican
Pub and Brewery and Event Center to floral and caterers for you to visit with and see what services they have to offer any wedding planner. Evonne from Sheer Bliss in Tillamook will be in charge of the makeup and hair and Stacy’s Florist Design is taking care of the bouquets and flowers for the event. This event, like other Headlight Herald events includes free parking and admission. “We hope to see you at the Bridal Showcase and we would like to thank all of our vendors, hair, makeup, dress, caterer, event center businesses who are really the ones making this possible,” Headlight Herald Publisher Joe Warren said. “We hope this first ever event will gain some momentum and grow and progress from here. After all, Tillamook County is a great destination for a wedding and we believe this event is a good fit for this market.”
Beachfront rental owner appeals riprap denial By Brad Mosher bmosher@countrymedia.net
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he owner of a beachfront house who has been denied a request to build riprap protection against beach erosion will appeal the denial Jan. 12 at the Rockaway Beach Planning Commission meeting. The owner of the property at 211 South Sixth Street, Tai Dang of Hillsboro, has requested an appeal for the decision made by the Rockaway Beach city planner to deny placement of a shoreline protective structure com-
monly called rip rap. The planning commission meeting will be held in the council chambers on the second floor of City Hall, starting at 6 p.m. According to former City Planner Jay Sennewald, the appeal had deemed incomplete in June because the city required more information than had been submitted. Tang reportedly had 180 days to complete the submission for an appeal from April 20, the date it was sent to the city. The city decided to rescind an earlier position on using the protective
structure to prevent further erosion, which prompted the appeal by the owner. Approximately seven years ago, the property owner received a developmental permit from the city claiming it was conforming to the required Ocean Setback Line. In January 2015, the city passed along the riprap request as being consistent with the comprehensive plan in the area and passed it on to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for approval. Riprap revetments are used to minimize coastal erosion by absorbing most
of the energy in incoming waves. Riprap is when rock or concrete rubble is used to form the protective barrier. Later in the spring, the city changed its position, claiming the home was not located in a way to comply with the original Ocean Setback Line. That line is set by comparing the area north and south of the building site, according to the city planner. According to a letter sent by the city planner April 2, a later review showed the property was ineligible for shorefront protection.
The owner has appealed the city’s decision, setting up the second hearing on the riprap proposal. According to the city planner, after more research the city determined that the house was not eligible for riprap because there was not an exception for where the house was built. The controversy focused on a proposal to lay down a riprap wall approximately 14 feet tall and more than 80 feet long in order to halt or slow beach
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n Appeal Continued from Page A1 erosion that is closing in on the 3,300-square foot house used as a vacation rental. More than 30 people showed up for an informational hearing in May held by state officials over the controversial proposal. According to Tony Stein, the state hearing was scheduled because there was more than 10 responses to a notice about the permit application by the homeowner. “It is a comment period in the process,” the coordinator for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department explained. “We usually have a pretty good turnout in Rockaway Beach,” he said after the meeting concluded. “In our permit process, an application goes out and is posted on the beach. Then we send it out to people who have expressed an interest in information about a permit application.”
There were 16 requests for scheduling a hearing about the permit request, Stein said. The public comments at the May hearing focused on the impact construction of a proposed rubble revetment would have on the other homes nearby and what they thought were questionable actions by the homeowner in the construction of the house. The house was built in 2008 and does not meet the OSL requirement because of the placement of the structure, according to a letter from the city. The city has said it is investigating why the project and placement was originally approved. The vacation rental is advertised that it can be used for overnight parties of 25 people. On the beach in front of the house there are still remnants of when large trees and driftwood were used to prevent erosion. According to Sennewald, Goal 18 is a statewide planning rule which states that people can not
put buildings on active beaches and dunes. “You can not put new development on active dunes or on unstable dunes and the oceanfront,” Sennewald said at the time. “The city did take a recent exception back in 2008 prior to the construction of the home and prior to its permit being issued. “The Goal 18 exception area is everything east of the Ocean Setback Line. That is determined by taking the average of the ocean setback for existing structures for 200 feet north and south of the property. You take that average setback and any new development on the lot has to meet the average of all the other setbacks,” Sennewald said. “After the city made the recommendation that the proposed rap was compatible, we got some phone calls questioning that determination,” he said. “So we File Photo went back to the original building permits signed by the city planner at the time. A proposed riprap revetment designed to protect a 3,300-square foot home from erosion has become the It seemed to me that the center of a controversy in Rockaway Beach. averaging was not correctly applied.”
Medical marijuana dispensaries now collecting 25 percent tax
Medical marijuana dispensaries started collecting a 25 percent tax on the retail price of recreational marijuana products on January 4. Dispensaries started selling nontaxable limited recreational marijuana products-seeds, leaves, flowers, and non-flowering plants-to those 21 or older on October 1, 2015 under Senate Bill 460. House Bill 2041 authorized the tax that begins in January, and the rate is in effect for dispensary sales until December 31, 2016. Toward the end of the 2015 Legislative Session, marijuana taxation shifted from the grower level to the point of sale. The administration of the tax also moved from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) to the Department of Revenue. Since then, Revenue has been working closely with its partner agencies to make sure the plans for administering the tax match with the expectations of voters, the Legislature, and the general public, said John Galvin, the Marijuana Tax Program manager at Revenue. “Even though the marijuana tax program is new to Oregon, administering tax programs is what we do
every day,” said Jim Bucholz, director of the Department of Revenue. “We’re applying decades of tax-administration lessons learned and best practices to the development and implementation of Oregon’s marijuana tax program. We’re confident that the end result will be an effective and efficient tax collection program.” OLCC plans to start issuing licenses to retail facilities in late 2016. At licensed retailers, consumers will be able to buy more types of recreational marijuana products, including immature plants, edibles, concentrates, extracts, and topical products. Retail sales at licensed facilities will be taxed at 17 percent. Cities and counties can adopt an additional local tax of up to 3 percent on retail sales. The state Department of Revenue is not involved in the collection of local marijuana taxes. Oregon voters approved marijuana tax revenue distributions through Measure 91. The total revenue, after Revenue’s administrative expenses and OLCC’s liquor fund loan are repaid, will be distributed as follows: • 40 percent to the Com-
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mon School Fund. • 20 percent to mental health, alcoholism, and drug services. • 15 percent to the Oregon State Police. • 10 percent to cities for local law enforcement. • 10 percent to counties for local law enforcement. • 5 percent to the Oregon Health Authority for alcohol and drug abuse prevention and early intervention and treatment services. These disbursements may begin after July 1, 2017. City and county disbursements will depend on the number of OLCC licenses issued to facilities in that area. Cities and counties that choose to prohibit licensed facilities will not receive any marijuana tax revenue disbursements. Find out more about Oregon’s recreational marijuana tax online at www.oregon. gov/dor/marijuana. You can also call (503) 947-2597, or email marijuanatax.dor@ oregon.gov, for more information. For current revenue estimates on recreational marijuana sales and taxes, call the Legislative Revenue Office at 503-986-1266.
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Attend one free 1-hour info and registration session Jan. 5, 13 or 14 at Tillamook Adventist Church, Lower Level, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. CHIP begins Jan. 19 with a health screen evaluation and runs Jan. 19 – Feb. 25. For information or to register call 503-815-2270.
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4-H scholarships available 4-H members that plan to continue their education may be interested in several scholarships that are available from the Tillamook County and the Oregon 4-H programs. The Tillamook County 4-H program administers the Tillamook County 4-H Scholarship ($500); 4-H Project Leadership Scholarships (up to $400); and 4-H Ice Cream Booth Volunteer Scholarships ($100/year of volunteer time). Applicants must be high school seniors and a current 4-H member. These scholarships can be used at a university, community college, business or trade school. A complete list of eligibility requirements is included in the
application materials available at the OSU Extension Office in Tillamook or on the Tillamook County 4-H website: http://extension.oregonstate. edu/tillamook/4h/4h-scholarships-amp-awards. Applications must be submitted to the OSU Extension Office, 2204 Fourth Street, Tillamook by 5 pm, February 16, 2015. Numerous 4-H scholarships are also available through the Oregon 4-H Foundation for high school seniors who are current 4-H members and who have been members for a minimum of 3 years, as well as for 4-H members that have participated in county fair leadership roles for at least 2 years. Applications
for all of these scholarships are due by 5 pm, February 16, at the OSU Extension Office, 2204 Fourth Street, Tillamook, OR 97141. Check out the state 4-H website for complete information on the various scholarship requirements at http://oregon.4h. oregonstate.edu/oregon-4hscholarships Contact Joy Jones or Nancy Kershaw at the OSU Extension Service Office, 2204 Fourth Street, Tillamook, OR, 97141, 503-842-3433, for more information about specific scholarships, assistance preparing a scholarship application; or the 4-H program in Tillamook County
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The Women’s and Family Health Clinic welcomes Nikki Kuehl, Family Nurse Practitioner. Nikki is accepting new patients of all ages, men, women and children. She brings to Women’s and Family Health a wealth of experience and a love for the community.
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December storm. So far, three emergency bridges have been built in the County because of road failures during the flooding and storm.
ing the recovery of those bridges,” Chief of Staff Pail Levesque said.
Elementary School Backpack program needs help
Commissioner Labhart added that the Tillamook County Road Department has professional services agreereported $8 million of damment with OBEC Consulting Over half of the chil“As a result, we need age to County roads alone Engineers for Emergency dren at Nehalem Elemenfrom the December storm. Response Services due to the some help with engineertary School qualify for free or reduced priced meals. Many of these children face hunger over weekends and school breaks. The Nehalem Elementary School Backpack Program is a new volunteer-based organization that provides food for local hungry children at times when other resources are not Tillamook PUD is offering a Community The project must be completed by the end of available, such as weekends Support Grant program to local non-profit calendar year 2016. and holidays. organizations with projects promoting ecoIndividual grant awards will not exceed Every Friday, volunteers nomic growth and community livability in $10,000 and will not be awarded to the same will provide the children who Tillamook County. entity more than twice in a five-year period, are enrolled in the program Organizations interested in applying for a at the board’s discretion. Some examples of grant must complete and submit an applicapast projects receiving grant funds are electrition by Feb. 19. Applications are evaluated cal upgrades to community centers, installaby the PUD Board of Directors, with final tion of streetlights at a community park and project selection in mid-March. In its evalunew electrical appliances for a civic facility. ation, the Board considers the potential for Applications are available from Tillamook economic development, the project’s outPUD or on its website at www.tpud.org. reach into the community, and financial need.
Tillamook PUD offers community grants
Writers series: ‘How objects tell a story’
Mindy Halleck will teach a writing workshop on “How Objects Tell a Story” on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita. This workshop is useful for writers working in Novel, Short Story or Memoir. What is Lord of the Rings without the ring? Cinderella without the glass slippers? These iconic objects are shorthand for legendary stories that could not be told without them. Objects, sometimes called plot-devices, in fiction writing can
be over done. Students will learn to create a narrative for an object that can be backstory shorthand, enhance storytelling, help eliminate pages of narration and aid in telling a more layered tale. We’ll look at the when, where, and how objects intersect with plot, and how to create more depth in stories. There will be writing exercises, visual presentations, displays, Q & A, handouts, and powerful story discovery worksheets. Mindy will do a reading from her novel, Return to Sender at the Cloud & Leaf Bookstore after class from
4:30-5:30 p.m. Mindy Halleck is an award-winning author, and instructor. Her novel Return to Sender – set in the Manzanita Oregon of the 1950s – was a featured debut novel in Kirkus Review Magazine in 2015, and also won a ‘Readers Favorite’ award. Recently, Halleck won a Writer’s Digest fiction contest with her short story, “A Mother’s Confession,” which is published in the Nov./Dec. 2016 Writer’s Digest Magazine. Halleck blogs at Literary Liaisons and is an active member of the writing community.
the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve site. Marine reserves are areas in Oregon’s coastal waters dedicated to conservation and scientific research. The Cape Falcon Marine Reserve is Oregon’s northern most site, located just offshore of the popular Oswald West State Park. The site includes a 12.4 square mile marine reserve, where all removal of marine life and ocean development is prohibited. The site also includes two Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that prohibit ocean development, but allow some limited fishing activities. The Department manages and scientifically monitors five marine reserve sites off the Oregon coast, all within three nautical miles from
shore. The Cape Falcon, Cascade Head, Otter Rock, Cape Perpetua, and Redfish Rocks sites are each named after local natural landmarks. These sites have been established to conserve marine habitats and biodiversity. They also serve as living laboratories to learn about ocean protections and about Oregon’s ocean environment, helping inform Oregonians on how to best maintain the state’s ocean waters for future generations. Harvest rules, maps and boundary coordinates for the marine reserve sites can be found on the state’s Oregon Marine Reserves website at www.oregonocean.info/marinereserves/rules. Information is also available in the 2016 Oregon Sport Fishing
sponsoring a local child. $20 provides food for one child for one month, $200 provides food for one child for one school year. To donate in any dollar amount please make checks payable to Nehalem Elementary School Backpack Program, P.O. Box 190 Nehalem, OR 97131 or drop checks off directly at the Nehalem Elementary school office. For more information contact Program Coordinator Rose Hucek at 503-4409686.
Hoffman Center issues talent audition call
The Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita will host its seventh annual Community Talent Showcase in late January and has issued a call for local performers to audition. Auditions are set for Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. This year’s talent showcase will include two events – Saturday night, Jan. 30, and an afternoon matinee on Sunday, Jan. 31. “We’re looking for a variety of music, magic, comedy, singing, reading, actors, or whatever
New Year brings need for new licenses, tags
Oregon hunters and anglers will need 2016 licenses and tags to hunt and fish, starting Jan. 1, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. According to an ODFW spokesman, crabbing and clamming has been good on the Oregon coast lately, with crabbers from Newport to Brookings bringing in some big catches. In addition, the harvesting of razor clams is open on Clatsop County beaches north of Tillamook Head. For bay clammers who don’t mind the dark, there will be minus tides Jan. 8-13 in the evenings. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is also reminding sport and commercial anglers that harvest restrictions begin Jan. 1 at
with a bag of food for the weekend. All of the food is child-friendly, nutritious, small and light enough to carry in a backpack, shelfstable, and easy to prepare, even without a stove. These food resources will support the health, behavior, and achievement of every student that participates. The success in programs like this can be seen in positive changes in student attendance, behaviors, and grades. Hunger is real for too many children in our community. Please consider
Regulations and 2016 Commercial Fisheries Synopsis. For questions or more information, please call ODFW’s Newport Office at (541) 867-4741. Black bear seasons, turkey and pheasant hunting close on Dec. 31, while game bird validations will be good through the end of June.
would entertain the audiences,” said Center board member Dave Dillon. “Acts need to be no more than five minutes long and suitable for all ages.” The Center hopes to have 10-15 acts per show. Showcase admis-
sion will be $10, and all proceeds will go to support the Center’s general operating fund. A performer registration form is available on the Center’s website – hoffmanblog.org -- or can be obtained at the auditions.
ATTENTION ALL NE AH-KAH-NIE GRADUATES The Neah-Kah-Nie District #56 Graduate Scholarship Committee will be awarding over $20,000 in scholarships this coming May. Any graduate of Neah-Kah-Nie High School from 1954 forward who wishes to pursue advanced academic, vocational or technical education can apply. Applications may be obtained at the Neah-Kah-Nie High School Office, by contacting Guidance Counselor Esther Troyer at esthert@nknsd.org, or by calling Jerry Underwood at (503) 322-3848.
Application deadline is April 1st, 2016
Tillamook Regional Medical Center welcomes
Neil Nedley MD to kick off the 2016 Year of Wellness in Tillamook County
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vents of the past few weeks and years have certainly brought a feeling of grief to a large part of the world’s population. We are all wired differently and how we handle these situations depends on our own experiences and knowledge of the situation. Probably the deepest feelings come from the loss of one of your family members or friends. Some people seem to do a better job of maintaining them selves and aiding others. I remember the loss of my grandparents and then my own folks when family members came together and attempted to console one another while honoring those who have passed away. I don’t think they had invented the “Celebration of Life” phrase or affair in those days. It was mostly sorrow and regret for what we might have done to make it not happen. I am sure that we all hold back
a lot of our thoughts and feelings as we think of those we have lost. Some of our regrets will be with us for the rest of our lives. I had three brothers and the one closest to my age died when he was just 30 years old. My other two brothers The Old have also passed Geezer away and Walt it doesn’t Trandum seem right that the oldest of the four is still around. Carrying the grief that I have just described did serve to steel me in facing other dire situations that
I have faced during my lifetime. It also served to make me more aware of just how my actions may be affecting others. I remember schooling managers who worked for me to realize that their treatment of those who reported to them went much deeper than they might realize. Entire families relied on the income and leadership that our employee provided. Not only the money but the state of mind that they maintained to stabilize their life style and future. I guess the best advice I can muster when someone is grieving would be to turn your mind around and try to think about the good times and good things that you shared with the deceased. Surely a lot easier to say than to do, but actually you are honoring someone and showing respect for all they stood for. Many years ago I attended a funeral for the father of the fellow I was working for. The church was not one
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tough I just have to say that I miss all those things that we have done together and most of the memories we shared are now just mine. She can’t remember much of what is happening now, but occasionally comes up with a name of someone we once knew and with some urging does remember them. We raised some wonderful children and along with their families we have some good times together. They are our main source of assistance these days. It hasn’t all been perfect and we have lived through some tragedies, but we managed to help some people along the way. She is still my sweetheart and what a wonderful trip it has been. She won’t be reading this, but I tell her many times every day how much I love her and she tells me the same thing. We are pretty fortunate even in the face of grief now and then to make this wonderful trip called life!
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that I knew much about, but they made a huge impression on me as I observed them talking about the deceased and what a good person he was. They were talking about how fortunate they were for having known him and what a good life he enjoyed right up to the end. They discussed the people they knew who had been helped and maybe even saved by this person who always took time to listen and advise those who came to him with problems. My mother had pretty much a stock statement that she made whenever advised that someone had died. “Well now they are in heaven and at least they should know that all their bills are paid!” One of the disadvantages for those of us who have reached very long years of age is that we no longer have all those nice people and loved ones to share our memories. My sweet wife is slipping into dementia and while caring for her is
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eorge T. Hemingway, a retired biological oceanographer, who was also an Episcopal priest, died peacefully on November 8, 2015, at his home in Nehalem following a lengthy battle with prostate cancer. He was 75. He was born in Corvallis OR, the oldest of five children to George D. Hemingway and Margaret Hardman Hemingway. He served two years in the Army, and earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology in 1966 and a master’s degree in biology in 1973 from San Diego State University. He joined the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in
1966 as a seagoing research scientist where he worked for more than 30 years. He made significant contributions to the California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations (CalCOFI) that is considered to be one of the world’s leading fisheries oceanography observing programs. Hemingway, who retired from Scripps in 1999, is widely known for building collaborations with Mexican research institutions. His career included a twoyear term as biology department chair and professor of marine sciences at Ensenada’s Autonomous University of Baja California. He also mentored undergraduate students in marine sciences as an associate investigator of the Sea Grant project in partnership with San Diego State University, and served as coordinator of Scripps’ Interamericas Program. His work was honored by the San Diego chapter of the scientific research society Sigma Xi with a medal of achievement. A lifelong Episcopalian, Mr. Hemingway was a graduate of the Episcopal Theological School of Claremont and was
ordained in 1985. He guided Hispanic congregations in the San Diego Diocese for 10 years, as well as serving on the National Episcopal Commission on Hispanic Ministries. In 1995, he was named Canon Missioner for the San Diego Diocese. Mr. Hemingway and his wife, Jean were married in 1968. They moved to Oregon in 2001 when he was named Canon Missioner for the Diocese of Oregon. He advised the bishop on congregational development and Hispanic ministry, and served the bilingual mission church of St. Michael’s in rural Newberg. He received a doctor of ministry at George Fox Evangelical Seminary in 2005. On retiring to Nehalem in 2006, George assisted in ministry at the local bilingual congregation of St. Catherine’s. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, exploring the natural environment, and researching family history in his retirement. He continued his efforts in environmental stewardship by serving as chairman of the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council
restoring native fish habitats and wetland conservation. Survivors include Jean, wife of 47 years, daughter, Gillian Hemingway Asch, son-in-law, Jonathan Asch of San Diego, three sisters, Lynne Cordiner, Laurie Hemingway, both of Colorado, Gail Decker of San Diego, a brother, Ian Hemingway of Forestdale Mass. and a grandson. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 36335 Highway 101, Nehalem, OR. In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations to the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council toward the purchase and planting of native vegetation at the God’s Valley Meadows Restoration site in Nehalem (P.O. Box 249, Nehalem, OR 97131), or toward the Music & Ministry Fund, which supports the worship and music of the Spanish language congregation of St Catherine’s. Donations can be sent to St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, P O Box 511, Manzanita OR 97130.
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he 2016 Year of Wellness (YOW) Challenge is off to a great start! As you may have noticed, this is not your ordinary fitness tracking tool. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all formula, the YOW Challenge empowers participants to embark on their own journey. The resources provided on our website identify ideal health behaviors based on current scientific evidence. Everyone is at a different point along their path toward meeting these ideal behaviors. The YOW Challenge will help people gauge where they are beginning their journey and provide the guidance and motivation to achieve meaningful results. There are many tools and resources available to help people achieve their health and wellness goals. Watch our News page for information on how to set achievable goals in each health category. Mark your calendar to attend “Tillamook Talks” health education
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Community News Briefs Hoffman Center programs set for 2016 Generous donors and dedicated volunteers helped the Hoffman Center for the Arts bring a wide array of arts and culture programming to our community in 2015. And, we’re set to do even more in 2016. Our regular programs, such as the Manzanita Writers’ Series, the Clay Program, and the Film Series continue to grow. We have several visual arts workshops in mediums ranging from paper arts to oil painting scheduled. We’re bringing back Word & Image: A Dialogue between Writers and Artists, as well as summer concerts in the Hoffman Gardens. With your help, we can offer even more arts and culture programming and continue to make operational improvements in the coming year. It’s easy to donate online, just click here. You can use your PayPal account, or your credit card. Or, if you prefer, simply mail a check to the Hoffman Center for the Arts, PO Box 678, Manzanita, OR 97130. The Hoffman is a nonprofit public-benefit charity, qualified under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Therefore, your contribution may qualify for a deduction on your taxes. Oregonians can also earn a tax credit by matching their gift to the Hoffman Center for the Arts with a gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust. Learn more about this valuable program by visiting www. culturaltrust.org. Please contact us at hoffmancenter@nehalemtel. net or 503-368-3846 if you have any questions, or visit hoffmanblog.org for more information about the Hoffman Center for the Arts and its programs. Or, like our Facebook page--Hoffman Center Manzanita. Thank you for helping us bring the arts to life.
North Tillamook Library Silent Auction for Furniture As a result of the renovation project at the Library, furniture is being offered for sale. This includes: tables, lounge chairs, folding chairs, wood frame and fabric chairs, sofa, and end tables. All proceeds will go towards purchasing new furniture for the renovated Library. Submit your bid January 8 and 9, 2016 from 11 AM to 3 PM at North Tillamook Library, 571 Laneda, Manzanita. Pick up and pay for your items on January 13 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Call (503) 368-6665 for details. LOWER NEHALEM WATERSHED COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING AND SPEAKER SERIES The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council (LNWC) is hosting their 2016 Annual Meeting and Speaker Series event on Thursday, January 14th at the Pine Grove Com-
munity House in Manzanita. Join LNWC at 6:30 pm for refreshments and mingling. At 7 p.m. the Council will commence their annual meeting, during which time the Council Coordinator, Alix Lee, will present to the membership the nominees for the 2016 Board of Directors. The LNWC will vote to elect new members serve on the Board of Directors and to guide the Council’s activities over the next year. Make sure to stick around! Following the annual meeting, LNWC will welcome Chad Durand of Clearway Environmental, LLC, for a special presentation on the Council’s Lower Nehalem Watershed Culvert Assessment project. Clearway’s team of engineers and fish biologists spent the last several months traversing the watershed in order to assess and rank around 550 road-stream crossings that were identified remotely using GIS mapping. The goal of the project is to produce a prioritized ranking of culverts for replacement or removal based on their status as a fish passage barrier, surrounding habitat quality and quantity, and structural integrity. Failing or inadequate road-stream crossings can impede fish passage, contribute to poor habitat conditions, and adversely affect infrastructure. Within the Lower Nehalem Watershed, a large network of roads create numerous road-stream crossings, and until this year the status and general condition of many of those was unknown or limited. Upgrading failing or undersized culverts, the most common type of road-stream crossings, is one of the most common types of projects completed to improve in-stream habitat and fish passage in the Lower Nehalem Watershed. In 2015, the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council, Tillamook County Public Works, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership partnered to complete a watershedwide assessment to identify and inventory all of the road-stream crossings in the Lower Nehalem Watershed. The final result of the project will be a prioritized ranking of culverts for repair or replacement in the future. Clearway Environmental LLC, was hired by LNWC as a consultant on the project to complete the field data collection, analysis and prioritization
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Thursdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oil Painting Classes Led by Karen Gale, Develop your skills from where you are to the next level. Four sessions.Tuition: $165. Info/register at hoffmanblog.org Continuing in February and March Saturday, Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “How Objects Tell a Story” Writing workshop by Mindy Halleck Author of “Return to Sender” Tuition: $50, Info/register at hoffmanblog.org, Deadline Dec. 20
Tuesday, Jan 12 & 19, at 10:30 a.m. Writing Lounge Open to all Wednesdays, Jan. 13, 20 & 27, from 10 a.m. to noon “Living the Sketchy Live” Workshops by Renee L. Delight Learn fundamentals, materials and supplies, and develop a sketchbook habit,Three sessions: $60 Info/register at hoffmanblog.org
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report. The Lower Nehalem Watershed Culvert Assessment is the first step in replacing or upgrading culverts to benefit fish and people. Chad Durand’s presentation will give attendees an overview of the field data collection and prioritization, focusing on the results of the inventory as well as some of the more interesting field experiences Clearway’s team encountered. Event Information: Refreshments and snacks will be served. This event is FREE and open to the
public. Find more information on our speaker series on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/lnwc1). PLANNING MEETINGS SET FOR NEW COASTAL PARK Public meetings are scheduled in January to discuss the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) planning process for the Beltz Property Comprehensive Plan. Meetings for the new park, named “Sitka Sedge State Natural Area” in November 2015, will be at the following times and locations: * Thursday, Jan. 14, 1-4 p.m. Advisory Committee, followed by a public meeting from 6-8 p.m., both located at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City. * Tuesday, Jan. 26, 6-8 p.m., public meeting, Wilsonville Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville. OPRD will take public comment at the two public meetings. The public may attend the Jan. 14 Advisory Committee meeting; however, only comments from committee members will be taken at this meeting. OPRD acquired the 357-acre coastal property in Tillamook County in 2014. The Beltz Property Comprehensive Plan is a first step in developing the site, and it will look in-depth at natural, scenic and cultural resource conditions of the site; park management needs; outdoor recreation trends in the region; and community partnerships. Stay updated on the process at http://beltzplan.com. Written comments
may be submitted to Ben Hedstrom, OPRD, 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem, OR 97301, or ben. hedstrom@oregon.gov. The services, programs and activities of OPRD are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For accommodations, please call 503-986-0745 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Learn how to Preserve @ Home, an On-line Hybrid Food Preservation Class Maybe you’re the one that wants to learn more about food safety and
preservation. Participants learn how to safely can, dry or freeze the garden bounty. Oregon State University Extension Service invites you to enroll in Preserve @ Home, an on-line food preservation class to teach individuals how to safely preserve a variety of food products. Participants learn how to produce high-quality, preserved foods and the science behind food preservation and food safety. The registration deadline is Friday, January 8, 2016. The first class of the 6-week course opens on-line on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Each lesson includes online text (that can be downloaded and printed), on-line bulletin board to facilitate participant discussion, and a real-time weekly chat to interact with classmates and instructors. The weekly on-line chat session for the first lesson will be on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 1:00 to 1:45 pm. Topics to be covered include: Foodborne Illness – causes and prevention, Spoilage and Canning Basics, Canning High Acid foods, Canning Specialty High Acid Foods – pickles, salsa, jams, jellies, etc., Canning Low Acid Foods, and Freezing and Drying. Supplemental materials this year will include materials on planting varieties for food preservation and one on cold storage and root cellaring. Nancy Kershaw, Preserve @ Home instructor will provide a hands-on lab experience for Western Oregon participants at the OSU Extension office in Tillamook. Students will practice pressure
canning and water-bath canning. The optional hands-on lab will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Cost of the course is $50. Many of the supplemental materials are available free, on-line. Class size is limited. This course offered cooperatively with the University of Idaho Extension Service and eXtension. Call 503-842-3433 to reserve your space. For more information and registration materials visit this web site: http:// extension.oregonstate. edu/tillamook or contact Nancy Kershaw, OSU Extension FCH agent, nancy.kershaw@oregonstate.edu, 503-842-3433. North Tillamook Library in Manzanita Closed Jan. 13 to early March North Tillamook Library (Manzanita) will be CLOSED beginning Wednesday, January 13 for extensive renovations. For details on the project and on how/where to pick up library materials during closure, visit www. northtillamooklibrary.org. Volunteers Wanted to Help Survivors of Abuse Volunteering is good for your health! Sign up today to participate in our winter volunteer training to start the 2016 Year of Wellness of right. Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center is looking for individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of neighbors, friends, and family by supporting our mission to eliminate domestic and sexual violence in Tillamook County. TCWRC is offering a free training starting January 14, 2015 for those interested in volunteering and for community partners who wish to increase their understanding and improve their crisis intervention skills. The thirty hour training will help prepare volunteers for various positions: working the helpline, direct services, clerical duties, fundraising, publicity, maintenance and odd jobs, Board of Directors, Speakers Bureau and many other opportunities. There are volunteer positions for everyone, for every skill set and interest. Best of all, community engagement can improve your mental and emotional health. Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center has been a helping hand since 1982. Our staff and volunteers provide services for survivors, and family and friends, affected by domestic and sexual violence. Some of our services include safety planning, emergency shelter, advocacy, support groups, community presentations, and referral information. We
welcome bicultural and bilingual English/Spanish volunteers to help meet our growing community needs. If you would like more information on the upcoming Volunteer Training or would like to get started on your volunteer application, call TCWRC’s Volunteer Coordinator, Emily Fanjoy at 503-842-8294 x211, or email Emily@tcwrc.net Strong Women & Strong People Programs to Be Offered The OSU Extension Service in Tillamook will offer the “Strong Women & Strong People Programs”, strength training program for middleaged and older adults, beginning January 22nd through the week of April 8th. Programs held at the OSU Extension Office in Tillamook are for women and the program in Netarts is open to women and men. The 8 am and noon programs are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the OSU Extension Office in Tillamook. The 1:30 pm class is held Mondays and Fridays at the OSU Extension Office. The Netarts class is held Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9-10 am. Weights are provided. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. Registration is required one week prior to the program. Classes are limited to 15 participants per session, first-come, first-serve basis. To register, new participants must complete the required screening and enrollment forms and pay the $30 registration fee. All new participants attending sessions at the OSU Extension Office must attend the mandatory orientation on Wednesday January 20, 2016, 10:30-11:30 am. Those over age 70 or those with other chronic health conditions must obtain a release from their medical provider before beginning. Registration packets are available at the OSU Extension Service, 2204 Fourth Street, Tillamook, 503-842-3433 or on our website http:// extension.oregonstate. edu/tillamook/classes. The Strong Women & People Programs were developed at Tufts University, based upon research on how strength training improves the health of older adults. Research shows strength training improves bone density, reduces falls, improves arthritis symptoms, and increases flexibility and strength. Register for 2016 NCRD Manzanita Beach Walk/Run Registration is now open for the 2016 Manzanita Beach Walk/Run. Visit www.ncrd.org for details.
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Monday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting Public invited Friday, Jan. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. “Off the Wall” Clay Workshop Led by Kathleen Ryan Basic clay art principles, including slab building, how to shape and Cost: $35 Register online at hoffmanblog.org More info: hoffmanclaystudio@gmail.com Friday, Jan. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Manzanita Film Series “The 41st Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival” 10 acclaimed short films from the Northwest Film Center in Portland
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Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center Opening TCWRC is looking for the right person to join our dedicated team committed to ending domestic and sexual violence in our community. The position we are seeking to fill is tasked with the responsibility of leading our Safer Futures Program, a partnership between TCWRC and healthcare providers, designed to build local capacity for serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence. If you are a self-starter that wants to make a difference, are creative, have leadership skills and experience with project management, policy development and conducting trainings, please consider applying for this position. The job is grant funded through July 31, 2017 and offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Application packets may be picked up at 1902 Second Street, Tillamook, Oregon or accessed online at tcwrc.net. For more information call 503-842-9486. Closing date is January 29, 2016.
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Master recyclers, Trash Show and more Want to make a difference in the neighborhood? Master Recyclers do more than talk about “reduce*reuse*recycle”: they help our communities by inspiring true conservation and new ways of thinking about waste. Every household and business in the county has materials that can be recycled. And lucky for you, Tillamook County offers a crash course to start you on the way to certification as a Master Recycler. The threeday course takes place Jan. 28-30, at the Tillamook Bay Community College North Campus in Rockaway. Best of all, it’s free of charge! Join other North County recycling enthusiasts and learn from local leaders about topics such as: • sustainable consumption • toxics reduction • event recycling • green building • recycling and compost
processing • the global markets where recyclables are bought and sold Tour recycling centers, compost facilities, and hazardous and municipal waste sites to see first-hand how these systems work. Connect to resources and learn skills that will help you make meaningful change for yourself and your community. You will be a part of a team of Master Recyclers, working together from Cape Falcon to Neskowin! Following the course, you earn your Master Recycler certification by volunteering 30 hours to inspire action in your own neighborhood. Volunteer activities can include staffing information booths on waste prevention, recycling, greener cleaners and compost/ worm bins, or helping with community projects like Repair Cafés, event recycling, Green School Certifications and green teams at work.
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18th Annual Trash Art Show Mark your calendars and tell your friends! The ticketed opening party with the artists, catered snacks and refreshments is Friday, May 13. The show will be open Saturday and Sunday to the public. Tickets will go on sale mid-March for the opening party and first chance to see (and buy) the art. Details will be posted in our communities and on this site. Early Call for Artists Artwork will be received at the NCRD Gallery Wednesday afternoon, May 11, 2016. Please contact Carl Vandervoort, at 503-3683805 with questions or to be added to the artists’ email Jenny Greenleaf (center) receives the Bob Award. invitation list.
Countywide Food Drive Challenge The Tillamook County Rotary Food Drive is officially underway. The Rotary Club of Tillamook is working in partnership with the Tillamook County Oregon Food Bank. This food drive starts Jan. 1 and runs until Jan. 31. The challenge was proposed to the Cloverdale and Rockaway Lion’s Club, Tillamook Kiwanis and the Tillamook Rotary. All four service club’s agreed to participate in this food drive in hopes their service club will collect the most food. Because the Tillamook Rotary Club understands there is a great need for replenishing the food banks shelves; we also challenged all the Police Officers and Firefighters in Tillamook County to see which group could raise the most food. Drop off locations are as follows: Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook Police Department, Rockaway Police Department, Rockaway City Hall (Rockaway Lion’s), Manzanita City Hall, Chester’s Market in Pacific City (Cloverdale Lion’s Club), Dutch Mill Diner (Tillamook Rotary Club), Port of Tillamook Bay Office (Tillamok Kiwanis Club), Nestucca Fire Station – Hebo, Tillamook Fire Station, Netarts
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he Year of Wellness kickoff events were well-attended, and now it’s time for everyone to get “in.” The registration period for the YOW Wellness Challenge is through Jan. 8. Go online now to register – www.tillamookcountyhealthmatters.org or visit your local library branch for more information. “Together we are the solution” and the wellness challenge is structured to provide a positive way to track health improvements, and compete for great prizes and awards. The Year of Wellness is a dy-
namic, countywide effort to improve the overall health of Tillamook County’s residents and reduce the impacts of chronic illnesses. At the Tillamook Library kickoff, Tillamook County Commissioner Bill Baertlein “hooped it up”, showing off his hula-hooping capabilities, and challenges all the city mayors to “jump through the hoop” or hula hoop it up to show that their cities are “in” for the Year of Wellness. Check out the Tillamook County Year of Wellness Facebook page for more hula hoop challenges to come. You don’t have to jump through hoops to achieve health
and wellness. Just making some small easy changes, like eating more vegetables, making healthier choices, increasing physical activity, drinking more water and getter more sleep and you’ll feel a difference in your overall well-being. Are you In? Register now for the YOW Wellness Challenge, and hoop it up with your community to make Tillamook County a happy, healthy place.
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Better Health Calendar: January 2016 Optimize Your Brain Weekend Seminar with Dr. Neil Nedley Jan. 8 – 9, Tillamook Adventist School gymnasium, begins Fri., 6:30 p.m. and goes through Sat., 5 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Please RSVP to 503-815-2270 for a complimentary lunch on Saturday. For more info, visit our website.
Singapore best-selling author and Clatsop County resident, Gideon For-mukwai, will be presenting
Unsung Heroes:
CHIP Information Session: Tues., Jan. 5, Wed., Jan. 13 or Thurs., Jan. 14, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Tillamook Adventist Church, lower level. Attend one of these free sessions to learn about the upcoming CHIP program described below.
Stories from Different Cultures
CHIP: Tues. and Thurs., Jan. 19 – Feb 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tillamook Adventist Church, lower level. To register call 503-815-2270.
Gideon For-mukwai, author of The Science of Story Selling: How to Win the Hearts & Minds of Your Prospects for Profit and Purpose, will share stories of the unsung heroes who shaped his life in Africa, Asia and America.
The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a scientifically proven lifestyle medicine course designed to reduce the risk of heart and vascular disease, lower cholesterol, weight and blood sugar and improve sleep, resilience and depression. Please attend an introductory session (above) to learn more.
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Tillamook County Library programs are free and open to the public. Please call 503 842 4792 x1708 for additional information.
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clubCHIP: Mon., Jan. 18, 5:45 – 8 p.m., Tillamook Seventh-day Adventist Church, lower level. Join us for a healthy meal and a speaker. Call 503-815-2270 for more information. Taking Charge of Diabetes Thursdays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 4, 1:30 – 4 p.m., TRMC conference room. This Level-2 class promotes principles to help you take charge and possibly reverse diabetes not merely manage it. Call 503-815-2443 to register. Childbirth Preparation Class Weds., Jan. 6 – 27, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at TRMC, 3rd floor conference room. Call 503-815-2270 for more info. Living Well with Chronic Conditions Wednesdays, Jan. 20 – Feb. 24, 1:30 – 4 p.m., NorthWest Senior & Disability Services, 4670 Third St., Tillamook. Call 503-815-2270 to register. Evening Mammogram Appointments: Third Tues. each month until 7:00 p.m. Call 503-8152292 to schedule your mammogram.
Support Groups Women’s Cancer Support, 1st Wed., 10:30 – noon, Tillamook Medical Plaza, conference room. No charge. Grief Support – Tillamook, 1st /3rd Tues. monthly, 3 – 4:30 p.m., TRMC Conf. Rm A. Grief Support - North County, 2nd/4th Tues. monthly, 3 – 4:30 p.m. at Calvary Bible Church, Manzanita. Diabetes & All That Jazz, 2nd Tues. monthly, 1:30 – 3 p.m., TRMC 3rd floor Conf. Rm. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 4th Wed., 10:30 – 12 p.m at Tillamook Adventist Church. For more info call 503-815-2270. Together Strong, 4th Wed., 10:30 – 12 p.m., TRMC 3rd floor Conf. Rm. A support group for families and caregivers of people with cancer. For more class & event information, go to adventisthealth.org/trmc/ events
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Start out the Year of Wellness in the green
The Golightly Gourmet Dana Zia was visiting my I daughter recently and was feeling a bit over-
whelmed about all the rich foods we had been enjoying and she knew just the tonic. She guided me to a place that served green smoothies since I was whining (yes, whining). As I was marveling over the green smoothie, its flavor, color and nourishing life force, I was astonished how I had forgotten about this amazing food. I used to make them almost daily for detoxification, nutrition and satisfaction. Time to bring them back for the year of wellness. Green smoothies are
blended drinks that combine leafy greens with fruits, veggies and healthy fats such as almonds, chia and flax seeds and coconut milk. Since they have whole foods and healthy fats in them, they are chocked full of nutrition and fiber and are low in the glycemic index unlike “juiced” veggies, which can be high in sugars. These nutritional powerhouses are an easy way to deliver our recommended five-nine servings of vegetables and fruit a day and a great way to kick the sugar addiction. They are quick, convenient and portable and all you need to a blender to make them. Plus green smoothies are filled with raw foods which are the absolute best way to consume veggies and fruit as they retain all their micronutrients and antioxidants that are lost upon cooking. If you are one of the millions of people with digestion issues, you will be happy to know that green smoothies are a very beneficial aid for you. Blending fruits and vegetables together breaks down the cells of plants and improves digestibility. Your blender unlocks the nutrients and maximizes their delivery to your body more than chewing any salad could. When I am drinking green smoothies in the
Basic recipe for a Green Smoothie This is enough for two people or one huge serving 2 cups of chopped deep leafy greens or veggies 2 cups of liquid (preferably no sugar added) 3 cups of fruit Add leafy greens to the blender and then pour in the liquid, blend till green and bright. Add the fruit one cup at a time if frozen, dump it all in if not; blend till green and frothy. Drink. Simple. Perfect. Leafy greens to choose from; Kale, chard, romaine, spinach, collards, dandelion, mint, parsley, and green salad mix. (remove stems from chard, kale and collards) Veggies to choose from; chopped up cucumber, zucchini, celery, sprouts, carrots and whatever else you feel like experimenting with.
morning for breakfast, I experience a loss in cravings of naughty foods, mental clarity (yup, a high commodity) boosted immunity, increased energy, weight loss, glowing happy skin and excellent “regularity,” if ya know what I mean. Now you know why I am amazed that I ever stopped consuming green smoothies. (Slap forehead)
Liquids to choose from; Coconut water or milk, almond milk, diluted juice (I only use 1/2 cup of coconut milk or juice and the rest water) Fruits to choose from; Low glycemic to be used liberally; Berries, apples, pears, grapefruit, peaches, apricots, kiwi, lemon, lime, cranberries, plums or figs (not dried) Medium glycemic fruits; Banana, oranges, grapes and papaya High glycemic to be used sparingly; pineapple, mango , melons, honey and dried dates Add ins; A slice of ginger root, chia, avocado, hemp or flax seeds, supergreen powder, nut butter, unsweetened coconut meat, cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, protein powder, acai powder, salt, lime or lemon juice, cocoa powder and coconut oil.
There is no way to go wrong with making them, but there are a few tips to making them delightfully delicious. Leafy greens to start with are spinach, romaine, and rainbow or Swiss chard since they are more neutral tasting. I love kale, mint and parsley too but they have a bit of a stronger flavor. Some folks prefer to
use all fresh, raw ingredients, but I like using some frozen fruit since it lends a thicker, ice cream-like texture. (Anything that’s like ice cream and healthy gets a gold star!) Be experimental with making these smoothies. Try adding fresh ginger, different veggies like cucumber and zucchini to mix it up. That will keep things interesting. This is
not an exact science, you cannot mess up, making a tasteless smoothie is the worst you can do. There are lots of recipes on the net too to inspire you. If you really get into these green wonders, investing in a VitaMix is a purchase you will never regret. I’ve had mine for 15 years and still going strong. Here’s to a rocking green new year!
in the fourth quarter. Christian with five points. them defensively and only alFor Neah-Kah-Nie coach lowed two points,” he added. Going into the final quarter, the Pirates had a 33-13 Corey Douma, the Pirates got “Alaina continued her Arnett finished the game with lead. off to a good start. “We came strong play, scoring 19 points 15 points. Anne Romig finished the out very aggressive both on and Annie (Romig) added 10 According to Neah-Kahgame with 10 points, while offense and on defense,” he points and played some very Nie coach Steve Sherren, it Maddie Lambert and Jamey said. “We were able to cause strong defense.” was another game where mis- Sherman both scored four. turnovers which led to some He also praised Lambert takes proved too costly. Caitlyn Scull scored two easy buckets. for the way she has stepped “We had too many turnpoints. “In the second half, the up in the new role of starter overs and not finishing when Shasta Faria led City team really clamped down on for the Pirates. we had the opportunities to finish. We played hard and I think we played well enough to win, but we have got to finish some of those shots around the basket. We just The Nehalem Bay Community EmerSystem. had too many silly turngency Response Teams (CERT) will Persons interested in attending or overs,” the coach said. conduct an introductory training class learning more about the training should The two teams will play Friday, Jan. 22 through Sunday, Jan 24 at contact Bill Harshbarger at harshbarger@ again Friday. the Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue station nehalemtel.net or 503-368-6716, Paula in Bayside Gardens. Peek at ppeek@nehalemtel.net or 503A final exercise/disaster simulation 368-4866. will be conducted on Sunday, Jan. 31 to CERT is component of the Nehalem Bay Emergency Volunteer Corps, which score Neah-Kah-Nie by a 9-8 qualify new CERT members. Attendance at all sessions is required to receive CERT includes Map Your Neighborhood, Medimargin, making it a 23-13. cal Reserve Corps, American Red Cross certification. The training will cost $40. But after halftime, City and Shelter operations, the Hamsters amaScholarships are available. Christian was almost completely shut out. teur radio club, and Food Cache. These Training will include Disaster PreThe visitors could not get paredness, Fire Safety, Disaster First organizations focus on supporting first a point in the third quarter responders and communities in case of an Aid, Light Search and Rescue, Disaster and only could get two more Psychology and the Incident Command emergency or disaster.
City Christian scuttles Pirates’ hopes for NWL victory, 61-47 After getting off to a good start, Neah-Kah-Nie had a 17-16 lead over visiting City Christian Saturday. But the opportunity for the Pirates to log their first Northwest League victory in front of a home crowd slowly disappeared as the Lions handed their hosts a 61-47 loss. The Pirates couldn’t find a way to stop Demonte Malloy. He tore through the Pirates’ defense for a total of 32 points – more than half his team’s points. Malloy scored nine of City Christian’s 16
points in the first quarter, then followed that with 12 of the team’s 17 points in the second quarter as the visitors took a 33-30 halftime lead. After scoring 21 points in the first half, Malloy added just 11 more points in the second half. By the end of the third quarter, City Christian had built a 47-38 lead, holding the Pirates to just eight points. In the final quarter, Malloy had seven of his team’s 14 points, while Calvin Arnett scored the other seven.
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Lady Pirates scuttle NWL rivals, 39-15 The Lady Pirates rolled over visiting City Christian by a 39-15 score Saturday in front of a home crowd in Rockaway Beach. The hosts jumped out to a quick 15-4 lead by the end of the first quarter and never
looked back. Alaina Holm led the charge with 11 of her final 19 points coming in the first quarter. The senior also had both of the team’s two three-point baskets. In the second quarter, the visitors came back to out-
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