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Kelp crab caught in Tillamook Bay
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aribaldi Marina reported a cool find in the Tillamook Bay this past Friday. They said this lovely specimen, identified as a Kelp Crab, is found in rocky areas and around pilings. They’re known for their large claws, long spidery legs, and shield shaped shell. Kelp crab are in the Majidae or “Spider crab” family. Several species in this diverse family are excellent climbers, many are found in the complex habitats of the Oregon’s rocky reefs. Crabbing is a year-round activity in Oregon that can almost always yield a successful trip. Crabbing trips require minimal gear, often available for rent in coastal towns, and while boat crabbing increases your likelihood for success, dockside crabbing is easy and very accessible. Smaller estuaries and those with fresher water influence may be good during the late summer through the early winter. Fall is typically the best time to crab. Beginning in September, crabs will tend to be more “filled out,” meaning there is a higher
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ehalem Bay Fire & Rescue (NBFR) responded to a report of a truck on fire at approximately 9 p.m. Sep. 28. at 13500 Tideland Road. Upon arrival, crews found a GMC pickup will a well-involved fire in the engine compartment. According to NBFR, the driver stated that nobody was in the vehicle and that nobody was injured. “Crews extinguished the fire, but the vehicle is a total loss,” said NBFR Fire Chief Chris Beswick. The cause of the fire is undetermined, but the driver said he pulled over due to engine problems.
percentage of quality meat. Experts advise using caution when boating or crabbing as swift currents during tidal exchanges could occur and could result in loss of gear or cause boat to be pulled out to sea if mechanical problems arise. Before crabbing, be aware of crab regulations. Knowledge of where, when and how to crab will increase your chances for success. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife offers the following guide on how to crab.
When to go You can find some crab in every Oregon estuary, but Coos, Yaquina and Tillamook normally provide the best year-round opportunities. Smaller estuaries and those with fresher water influence may be good during the late summer through the early winter. Fall is typically the best time to crab. Beginning in September, crabs will
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The Elk-Kings Trail Races wrap up season, prepare runners for France Hilary Dorsey
headlightreporter@countrymedia.net The Elk-Kings Trail Races will start at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at Jones Creek Campground in Tillamook. These races will consist of a Mountain Marathon, a 50K, and a 25K in the Tillamook Forest. The Elk-Kings Trail Races is an annual event and has been happening since 2013.
“We started back then with the 25K,” said Renee Janssen from Go Beyond Racing, the organizer of the event. “We added the 50K the following year. And last year was the first year for the new Mountain Marathon distance.” The 25K race is a very steep and technical course run on single-track trails in the Tillamook State Forest. Runners will summit two mountains – Elk and
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Kings Mountains – and involve 5,800 feet of gain. “The 25K distance is the most popular of the three,” Janssen said. “It’s the only race like it around, with scrambling with your hands up Elk Mountain and using ropes to descend the summit.” The Mountain Marathon race will lead you to the backside of Elk Mountain, over to King’s summit, down and back up to the Elk summit before heading back to King’s and then the finish. This race involves 8,000 feet of gain and even more in loss. The 50K runs on single-track trails all along the Wilson River Trail and has 6,500 feet of gain. It is a double out and back. The 50K doesn’t go up Elk or Kings mountain but is still a tough course with lots of rolling hills on the Wilson River Trail. If you haven’t registered by Oct. 6, you will have to on the day of the race, as long as races are not sold out. The Mountain Marathon is $110, the 25K is $100, and the 50K is $120. There are awards for the top three men and women in each distance. “We give out Nike Trail shoes, Black Diamond poles and headlamps, and Ultimate Direction running packs,” Janssen said. “We also provide age group
awards for all three distances.” Janssen said people like this race for several reasons. “The unique nature of the 25K and the Mountain Marathon courses draw people who like technical and rugged running,” Janssen said. “It’s similar to the sky running races in Europe and there isn’t a lot like that in the northwest.” The race provides The Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) points for those looking to qualify for the race in Chamonix, said Janssen. Chamonix is a resort area near the junction of France, Switzerland, and Italy. The base of Mont Blanc is the highest summit in the Alps. The Elk-Kings Trail Races is a nice end-of-season event for runners to wrap up their year of racing. Schedule Saturday, Oct. 12 6-7 a.m. – 50K bib pickup (photo ID required) 7:30 a.m. – 50K start 7:45-8:40 a.m. – 25K and Mountain Marathon bib pickup (photo ID required) 8:25-8:40 a.m. –Shuttles for 25K & Marathon to start 9 a.m. – 25K and Marathon start More than 150 people attended the
Taking the helm at Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay Cody Mann
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ommand changed hands this past May at Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay when Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Curtis Dewey retired, turning over leadership to Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Corbin Ross, who couldn’t be happier since his arrival. In his free time, Ross is a dedicated fisherman who also likes to tinker with engines. He lives in Warrenton with his children, 17-year old Victoria and 13-year old Tyler. Born and raised in Bend, Oregon, he is also a lifelong outdoorsman, always looking for a chance to enjoy nature. Growing up, Ross formed a connection with the Pacific Ocean early, beginning scuba diving with his family at a young age and spending his summers visiting Oregon Coast towns. He saw a lot of the Coast Guard during that time and it wasn’t long before he wanted a piece of the action – driving the boats. Ross’ first unit was based in Port Angeles, Washington, on the Cutter Active. He was bummed at first because he wanted to drive the small boats, but the tour was far more exciting than Ross had expected. The unit spent much of its time focused on busting drug runners and illegal migrants. “It was few and far between, but you got something it was intense,”
Ross said. “I wanted to come back,” Ross of the crew at Tillamook Bay, calling Ross also served tours Newport said. “I loved Station Tillamook; I them fun and hardworking – and most and Depoe Bay before a five-year made a lot of progress here in my importantly they care about what they stint driving and maintaining boats career.” do and the community they serve. in Tillamook. He worked two major Ross said one reason he came You don’t have to look hard to see the floods and handled operations during back was the danger of the area. He popularity of the Coast Guard in the the 2006 flood, coordinating with said the bar is particularly tricky, and Tillamook area. numerous agencies as the county was assisting boaters and fishermen is a “We’re blessed to have a commusoaked. regular affair. He also speaks highly nity that supports us,” Ross said. Ross went from Tillamook Bay to Fort Bragg, California, for a tour at Coast Guard Station Noyo River. He also served in Annapolis, Maryland and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He fondly recalls the beauty of the New England coast, despite its brutally cold seasons. He was pleased to return to the milder winters on the North Coast of Oregon after a short time as Executive Petty Officer at the National Motor Life Boat School. As he was advancing, Ross knew the head desk at Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay would open soon. He’s had his eye on the job since he was serving in Maryland. He had it locked but pulled back for family reasons. Once retired after more than three decades in the Coast Guard, Ross In May, Senior Chief Boatswains Mate Corbin Ross took command of Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay. jumped on the opportunity. Cody Mann/Headlight Herald
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bag, using bait that they don’t eat (e.g. turkey legs) and avoiding areas where they are prevalent.
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Continued from Page 1 tend to be more “filled out,” meaning there is a higher percentage of quality meat. You can tell meat quality by the condition of the shell. Hard-shelled crabs will contain 20-30 percent meat by weight, compared to soft-shelled crabs which can be as low as 12 percent meat. After heavy rainfall and resulting freshets, crab tend to be less abundant in the bays. “Slack water” (the times of peak high or low tide) are the best times to crab. During swift tidal exchanges crab often bury themselves, but at slack water more crab are walking around foraging, since they are being less affected by tidal currents. Crabbing is open in estuaries (i.e. bays), beaches, tide pools, piers and jetties year-round. Crabbing in the ocean is closed for Dungeness crab from Oct. 16 to Nov. 30. Make sure you have your shellfish license, crab measuring device, pots or rings, cooler, bait holders and bait. Check all the lines on your crab pots or rings for kinks or knots to ensure they are durable and will allow gear to work correctly. Make sure all your buoys are well marked so you can tell which pots are yours. Baiting your gear Many different types of meat are used for crab baits: turkey, chicken, mink, fish carcass, shad, herring, clams, etc. But whatever you use, fresh bait is best. There are many ways to secure your crab bait. As long as the bait stays in the gear when crabbing, and the crabs can get to it, most methods will work. Keep in mind that seals and sea lions will eat any attractive bait that they can get -- including bait laying out on a crab ring. You can avoid this problem by using a bait
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Setting your gear and soak time From a boat: Remember to set your crab gear outside of navigational channels. Set pots far enough apart so that you aren’t competing with your own gear. Try to allow 30-45 minutes before retrieving your gear if you are crabbing with pots and 10-20 minutes if you are crabbing with rings. From a dock: Tie the end of your crab line to the dock or pier from where you are crabbing. Throw your crab pot or ring in the water to start crabbing. Try to allow 30-45 minutes before retrieving your gear if you are crabbing with crab pots and 10-20 minutes if you are crabbing with rings. Retrieving your gear From a boat: Locate your buoy and approach slowly along the side of the boat. Grab the crab line just below the buoy with your hand or a gaff. A “crab davit” makes retrieval much easier on your back. When using crab rings, be sure to pull quickly at first to get the ring into a basket shape so you don’t lose the crab. From a dock: Grab your crab line below where you have attached it to the dock or pier and pull your crab ring or pot to the surface. If you’re using crab rings, remember to retrieve at a consistent speed in order to keep the sides of the ring over the crabs to avoid losing any. Sorting crab Quickly sort through crab, being careful to not break crab legs or get your fingers pinched. An experienced crab handler will sort crabs by keeping them at ease. They want to get out, but they don’t want to be forcefully grabbed. A quick shake of the pot is often more effective then reaching directly for them. Keep only male crab.
Garibaldi Marina/Facebook Measuring crab Measure all male crab with a crab gauge. Legal Dungeness crab must be male and at least 5 ¾-inches across the back (not including the spines) or wider. When measuring make sure you measure in a straight line across the back immediately in front of, but not including the last points. Keeping crab quality Store legal-size “keeper” crabs in a cooler with ice or ice packs, or in a bucket or cooler with water. If you keep your crabs in bucket or cooler with water, make sure to change the water frequently to keep the water cool and oxygenated. Releasing “soft shell” crab is strongly recommended. Soft-shelled crab are newly molted and are essentially a small crab in a big crab’s body. Meat pick out can be very low (as little as half that of a crab in good condition) and the quality of the meat is usually stringy and not as delicious.
Young Professionals of Tillamook host first banquet at portside bistro
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headlightreporter@countrymedia.net Young Professionals of Tillamook (YPT) will be hosting their first Annual Regional Cuisine • Beverages from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. Bakeries • Markets • Candy Shops Banquet 19 at Garibaldi PortSide Bistro. This year’s banquet will be hosted at Garibaldi PortSide Bistro’s new location at 307 Mooring Basin Drive. This Breakfast & Lunch will be an evening of networking, food, Fresh Ingredients • Friendly Service drinks, music, and a silent auction. One of YTP’s biggest goals is to Delicious Home-Style Cooking highlight aspects that people love about To be a part of our living and working in Tillamook CounCoastal Flavors Section ty and engage the young people of Tillamook to encourage them to stay, Contact Katherine at to build a career and life here. This 503-842-7535 CASH ONLY group provides an outlet for social, headlightads@countrymedia.net civil, and professional development. OPEN 6:30-2:00 DAILY DOWNTOWN BAY CITY, OR Reservations deadline: 5:00 PM Friday Throughout the year, they host events that are focused on social engagement
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and leadership development. YPT was looking for a way to celebrate the success of the group’s first year. “We thought was a better way than with great food, music, and drinks,” a spokesperson for YPT said. “In addition to being able to socialize, our goal is to raise money for YPT to continue to fund such important and meaningful professional development classes into 2020.” YPT is currently finalizing the list of donated items from local businesses and organizations for the silent auction. This is a ticketed event and space is limited. Tickets are $35. Pre-purchase is required. Tickets are available online at https://tillamookchamber.org/product/young-professionals-tickets/. YPT will be hosting a Service Fair in November. The intent of this event is
to provide members with the opportunity to seek and join service groups in the community. In addition, it is a time for service organizations to come together and learn more about their goals. YPT will also be hosting their monthly Women in Business round tables in October, November, and December. These and other events will be communicated on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/youngprostillamook. YPT thanks their 2019 sponsors for their support in their group: Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks, Pelican Brewing Company, Tillamook PUD, Tillamook UAS Test Range, Tillamook Coliseum Theater, Zwald Transport Inc., Columbia Bank, Scovel Ink, Amy Tone – Aflac Agent, US Bank, Lot 35 Homes, and TLC.
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How do you get to school? Are you able to walk or bike, or do you live too far, are too busy, or have to cross unsafe streets? Across Oregon, Safe Routes to School Programs are trying to overcome these barriers and make it safer, easier, and more fun for families to be active on the way to school. Neah-Kah-Nie Middle and High School recently received funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation to improve streets near the school and help families walk and bike to school more safely. The funding will be used to help create a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Plan to identify how to improve streets near the school which will support families in getting to
school safely. The SRTS Plan will also outline opportunities for education and encouragement events to promote walking and biking to school. The schools are asking for feedback about experiences traveling to school and ideas for reducing barriers for students walking and biking. There are multiple ways to participate: 1.Give feedback using our online input tool. Share your experiences getting to and from school. What areas should be focused on? Link to the map: http:// odotsrtsprojectid.com/ 2.Join the the NeahKah-Nie Middle and High SRTS walk audit on Oct.
14. Meet at the flag pole at 3 p.m. Community meeting to follow at 4 p.m., brainstorm improvements for walking and biking to school and discuss opportunities for SR2S education and encouragement. Please contact Paul Erlebach, School District Superintendent, if you have any questions. paule@nknsd.org (503) 355-3501
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Community News Community Preparedness Fair a success
Community Preparedness Fair on Sept. 18th. The Neah-Kah-Nie High School gym was busy as everyone filed in with their blue PUD tote bags. There were more than 50 exhibitors at 19 tables distributing information and Go-Bag supplies. The experts represented were Rockaway Beach Fire and Police, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, 911, Red Cross, 1st Student, E.V.C.N.B., Tillamook County Health Department,
Adventist Health, Pioneer Veterinary Hospital, and the Rockaway City Planners, Fregonese Associates. The state had representatives from the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. Rockaway Beach Emergency Preparedness had tables where people could sign up for training in Emergency Go Bags, CERT, Water and Sanitation, and Emergency Radio. David Elkins, Rockaway Beach Emergency Manager, and Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager, both spoke of the need for planning emergency response before there is a problem. “In an emergency, we lose 80% of our cognitive function” McCraw said.
Having a plan for your family to connect up after the event is vital. And having a Go-Bag ready to grab will give you peace of mind. The exhibitors poured hundreds of dollars’ worth of Go Bag supplies into our community. Dr Heidi Buckmaster raffled off 17 prizes, 5 water bottles donated by Adventist Health, and 2 pet Go Bags donated by Pioneer Veterinary Hospital. The fun atmosphere was enhanced by the bouncy sound track and the children playing at the tables set up by Rockaway Darrin Hants in firefighting turnout with his mother. Parks and Recreation. Submitted Photo.
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Governor bans flavored vaping products for now Cody Mann
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regon Gov. Kate Brown (D) on Friday, Oct. 4, issued a six-month ban on flavored vaping products by executive order amid a vaping-related lung illness scare. The ban, Executive Order 19-09, includes products containing THC and nicotine. State officials urged people to immediately stop using all vaping products after Oregon Health Authority confirmed the second vaping-related death in Oregon on Sept. 26. In both fatal cases, cannabis vaping products were purchased from licensed retail stores. Eight Oregonians reportedly have fallen ill with the severe lung disease linked to vaping. Five of the victims reported vaping marijuana oils bought at legal cannabis retail stores. The first vaping fatality in Oregon was reported Sept. 3. State health officials said the victim died in July after battling lung failure for five weeks. A press released from the governor’s office noted that e-cigarettes are the most popular tobacco products used by Oregon’s youth, with 23 percent of Oregon 11th graders reporting using an e-cigarette in 2019, up from 13 percent in 2017. “My first priority is to safeguard the health of all Oregonians,” Brown said. “By keeping potentially unsafe products off of store shelves and out of the hands of Oregon’s children and youth, we prevent exposing more people to potentially dangerous chemical compounds and help lessen the chance of further tragedy for any other Oregon family. “I want to be clear though: the safest option for Oregonians right now is to not use vaping products of any kind,” she said. “Until we know more about what is causing this illness, please, do not vape. Encourage your friends and family members to stop vaping immediately. Talk to your children about the dangers of vaping. The risks are far too high.” Brown said the bestavailable evidence from state and federal public health experts indicates that certain ingredients and compounds contained in flavored vaping products and additives have been found in cases of vaping-related lung injury and death. The governor also called on the federal government to act to address vaping-related illness. “This order will help protect Oregon households in the short term, but federal action is long overdue to address this national public health crisis,” Brown said. “It’s time for the FDA to regulate flavored vaping products and other additives for what they are: products that are addictive, dangerous, and targeted squarely at our youth.” It was not immediately clear when the ban would take effect.
Healthcare advocates react Oregon Medical Association immediately released a statement expressing strong support for the temporary
ban. The advocacy group said liquid flavors such as bubble gum, fruit, and mint appeal to kids, and limiting access is an important step in preventing youth use and stopping a possible lifelong addiction. The statement said health care organizations across the state are united on the temporary ban and continue to advocate for raising the price of tobacco products and e-cigarettes to deter tobacco and nicotine use. “We have known for some time that vaping products – particularly those that are flavored – threaten to increase the number of youth addicted to nicotine,” the Oregon Medical Association statement said. “Given the increasing vaping-related illnesses and deaths over the last several months, urgent action is critical.”
Leadup to the moratorium On Friday, Sept. 27, Oregon Health Authority recommended the governor act to ban vaping product sales for six months, including nicotine, tobacco and cannabis vape products sold in stores and online. The moratorium on sales was one of six suggestions that were proposed by Oregon Health Authority after Brown requested ideas from the state agency. Education campaigns aimed at quitting vaping, federal regulation, and more input from doctors and other experts were also suggested. “If you vape, whether it’s cannabis, nicotine or other products, please quit,”
state health officer Dr. Dean Sidelinger said. “These are addictive substances, and we encourage people to take advantage of free resources to help them quit. If you haven’t started vaping, don’t start.” Vaping product sales in Oregon are plummeting according to cannabis industry research by New Frontier Data that showed a 62-percent downturn in September. Details of Executive Order 19-09 The order calls for a 180-day ban on all flavored vaping products under the emergency rulemaking authority of the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. The order also directs state agencies to develop legislative proposals for long-term solutions for consideration by the Legislature. In addition to the temporary ban, the executive order calls for state agencies to develop plans within 90 days regarding warnings about the dangers of vaping, ingredient disclosure, products safety testing, improving reporting of vaping-related lung injuries, increasing access to federally-approved cessation services and methods, and establishing a statewide prevention and education campaign. Executive Order 19-09 also convenes a Vaping Public Health Workgroup to advise the governor and state agencies, examine the evidence about the causes and effects of vaping-related
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We got screened. Now it’s your turn. Bill Baertlein, John Sandusky and Clayton Rees Tillamook, Oregon
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OPINION
Why shoot the messenger?
Our two senators and our Congressman in Washington, DC, visit the Tillamook area and interact with us, their constituents, once or twice a year. Our county commissioners decided not to try having meetings in the evenings, or in other parts of the county, but we can drive to listen to them every week. I live in Tiffiny Mitchell’s district. I know of several town halls she has had throughout the district since she was sworn in ten months ago. Since the legislative session has been over, I’ve seen her at various events in different parts of Tillamook County. She has politely answered questions – some of them over and over again, at different forums, sometimes from the same people. I was not pleased with every vote she took, but she responded positively to constructive criticism that I sent her. Yes, she has responded. Each district is represented not only by a house member, but also a senator. I do not agree with every vote my
senator took either, nor with every stance she has taken on issues. I can count on one finger the number of forums I know of in which she came and spoke to the public this year. These interactions with our elected representatives troubles me. We are quick to criticize those few who really try to make an effort to reach out to their constituents, but we say nothing about those who choose not to interact with us. We, the constituents, appear to be satisfied with the lack of interaction displayed by most of our elected leaders, who represent us. But the one representative who has done by far the best job of trying to interact with her constituents is rewarded with a recall petition. Is anyone else bothered by this? David McCall Bay City
Stopping the vote Last week our Secretary of State Bev Clarno rejected ballot measures that were filed in hopes of finding their way to the ballot so that voters could
decide if they wanted to see changes in the way harvesting operations take place in our forests. She said she denied them a place on the ballot because they covered too many subjects even though every issue covered in those measures could be applied to the harvest of a single plot of forest land: steep slope logging that can trigger landslides; streamside buffers too narrow to prevent streams from heating up, drying up or loading up with sediment; and aerial pesticide spraying (which should require no explanation if you’re paying attention at all lately). There was also a request to eliminate conflicts of interest on the Board of Forestry. None of these measures are too complicated for voters to understand, especially for those in rural areas next to industrial timber lands and none of them are unreasonable requests for changes to outdated practices on the part of a enormously wealthy industry. In a news release Secretary of State Clarno’s slip of the tongue simply said it all when she apparently confused the Oregon Board of Forestry - which guides the
state’s forestry practices - with the Oregon Forest Industries Council - a lobbying group that acts on behalf of industry, not the citizens. When it comes to regulatory policies does she look first to the industry whose actions will be measured by that regulation, rather than to the agencies that are tasked with keeping a watchful eye on that very industry? This pushback from industry and the legislators who take their money is all about seeking freedom from regulation, wherever possible, while endangering the health and future of our children and grandchildren and every living thing in our forests. If the issues covered in these ballot initiatives were put before the voters, we’re confident they would pass. Industry, on the other hand, would have plenty to worry about, since their investors on Wall Street shouldn’t be able to vote in an Oregon state election. How convenient for them that they have in place a legislative firewall to ensure that the voters can’t interfere with their antiregulatory agenda but that’s what we’re left with when too much money pollutes the only
recourse we have to protect ourselves – the ballot. Jane Anderson Garibaldi
Invest in the future My wife Kathy and I have been full time residents of Manzanita since we moved here in August of 2002. We made the move for all the same reasons as many of our current residents: to live in a beautiful, quiet, small Oregon beach town. While we have been living in Manzanita, our community has successfully balanced city growth with the original unique personality of our small town. One can see how popular the town has become with the increased visitors, and second home owners which have all added to the demands on our public employees and facilities. Over our 17 plus years of residency, our community has faced significant weather events - a tornado, significant flooding and a gale force wind storm of December 2007. Each presented our community leaders with the question: “How
do we keep our community safe during and after these events?” With the threat of a devastating tsunami or other natural or man-made disasters in our area, our local community began active education for emergency preparedness in each household.Recently, our city government representatives have taken additional action to ensure that if a tsunami were to occur near Manzanita, a command center would be available, out of the inundation zone, for our civic leaders, police force, EVC volunteers, and ham radio operators. It takes courage to look forward 50 years and to invest in our community’s future with a city services building - that would assure the safety of our current residents as well as preserve the uniqueness of our small town for the next generation to live in and love Manzanita as much as we do. Both Kathy and I are voting “YES” on the November ballot to invest in the future of Manzanita! We are encouraging you to do the same. . Jim and Kathy Hickey Manzanita
Guest Column Mayor Bullard States the Case
To the Manzanita Community: Our community includes full-time residents, second home owners and a flood of visitors who come in and go out like the tide. To all three constituencies Manzanita is a special place. In my 10 years as mayor (2006-2016), I learned that the spirit of volunteerism is one of the qualities that makes Manzanita so special. Volunteerism generates pride in our community and supports a respect for differences of opinion. We are, after all, friends and neighbors. We experience this connection at the Post Office, at the Library, at Little Apple and elsewhere as instinctive good will, optimism and friendship. Whatever the issue, personal attacks, negative innuendos and hidden agendas add nothing to the merits of an idea or proposed course of action. One of the fruits of our spirit of volunteerism is an excellent Mayor, City Council and Planning Commission who all do their homework. Working in tandem they defend our community and work to provide the infrastructure and municipal services that make our community a good place to be. These community leaders are all volunteers. We also have been fortunate to have had an excellent city manager/ city planner for more than 20 years; he was recognized as the best in Oregon by the League of
Oregon Cities in 2016. He retired last year and a fine administrative staff and a new city manager continue the good work. Our new city manager served as understudy to the outgoing manager for 18 months in preparation for a smooth transition. She is a quick study and doing well in a challenging job in challenging times. I mention this because it is pertinent to the issue at hand: will you support a $6.5 million bond measure to build a multipurpose facility that will provide an emergency response gathering place and services, public safety offices and space for city operations and governance? There is a proposed concept to accomplish this that places these important community services outside the tsunami zone. I believe it is a project that will create additional community pride. For more than a decade we set aside money to accomplish the current proposal. In hindsight, it was not enough, but it was a start and a public commitment to the need. We have the leadership to accomplish this project. It is within our collective means. Like other projects – the water system, the waste-water system, the Fire District, paving Laneda and Carmel, the short-term rental tax – it is time to take action. Garry Bullard Manzanita
What’s Your Part? October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
“Homes and families are supposed to be sacred territory, the ‘haven in a heartless world,’” wrote Rachel Louise Snyder, author of the newly released No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence can Kill Us. So—what happens when it’s not? A 2018 study released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime called home “the most dangerous place for women” as it cited that 50,000 women were killed by their partners and family members in 2017 alone, . This number does not include men, gender non-conforming and transgender people, or children who were murdered during that same period. It’s important to note that anyone can perpetrate violence and anyone can be a survivor of intimate partner or domestic violence. Still, 85% of all survivors are women and girls . Jaqueline Campbell, RN PhD, a national leader in research and advocacy in the field of intimate partner and domestic violence, notes that for every woman killed in the United States, 9 more are almost killed. The World Health Organization calls intimate partner violence “a global health problem of epidemic proportions.” Most people, including many survivors, identify domestic violence as physical assault only, but it is so much more. Intimate partner, domestic, or teen dating violence (IPV) occur when one person in a relationship uses a pattern of methods and tactics to
gain and maintain power and control over the other person. It’s a cycle that generally gets worse over time—not a one-time incident. People who choose abusive behavior use jealousy, isolation, emotional and psychological abuse, coercion, intimidation, and threats long before physical violence occurs. Leaving an abusive relationship is not always the best, safest, or most realistic option for survivors. All of us, whether we realize it or not, know people who have experienced or are living with intimate partner violence. Its impacts ripple out through our community and are felt by friends, family, employers, educators, healthcare providers, police officers, the court system, faith communities . . . and the list goes on. Because all of us are impacted by it, we can work together to support survivors and end violence in our community. October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Tides of Change (formerly Tillamook Co. Women’s Resource Center) invites you to join us in honoring survivors and victims. The Tides of Change mission is to provide hope, safety, and support to those impacted by gender based violence and shift cultural norms through advocacy, education, and community collaboration. Tides of Change offers advocacy services, including assessment and safety planning; education and referrals to community resources, health services, and legal assistance; support groups; free counseling services; and emergency shelter and safe housing. We could not do this
alone. Everyone has a part to play in supporting survivors and ending domestic violence—educators and parents have the opportunity to talk about and model healthy relationships; health-care providers can discuss with patients how relationships affect health; faith communities can facilitate conversations about safety and respect within marriage and family life. For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this year we’re asking folks to answer the question, What’s your part? During October, there are many opportunities to find your part: • On Wed., October 23, you are invited to gather with Tides of Change at Carnahan Park from noon to 1 pm. As usual, we will honor survivors and remember local individuals who were murdered by current or former partners. This year we will be dedicating a new plaque in memory of Tillamook native Dion Wilks. Dion was a Tillamook High School Grad, practicing dental hygienist, and National Guard soldier who was killed by a former boyfriend on February 1, 2003 outside of Salem. Attendees will be invited to take a #NoMore pledge and write their reasons for wanting to end domestic violence and the #1Thing they will do to support survivors. A photo booth will provide a place for people to take photos with their pledges and post them on social media. • Tides of Change is hosting a gift card drive throughout the month to support survivors directly. ToC staff and community partners work to meet needs of survivors and their chil-
dren. Even so, survivors are sometimes without basic needs like money for gas or a way to pay for prescriptions. Gift cards in denominations of $25, $10, or $5 for local businesses like Shell, Chevron, Safeway, and Fred Meyer will support survivors as they seek safety. • On October 24, participate in #PurpleThursday by wearing purple and posting your picture to Tides of Change social media accounts as an indiidual, group, or business. o On Facebook @ Tidesofchangenw, on Instagram @tidesofchangenw, or Twitter @TidesofChangenw • In October and throughout the year, invite Tides of Change to share more about our work or facilitate a training with your organization or business. • All year long, support Tides of Change through a monthly donation. As author Jeanne McElvaney wrote, “You can recognize survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth so other know they aren’t alone.” Let’s stand with all survivors this month—and honor those we have lost— so that they know they are not alone. Let them know that everyone deserves healthy relationships and peaceful home, true havens from the challenges in this world. Emily Fanjoy Health Programs Coordinator, Tides of Change
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Nehalem Dragonboat team finishes season with 2019 Montana Dragonboat Festival The Nehalem Wasabi Tiderunners dragonboat team finished the season successfully with a big trip to Big Fork, Montana for the 2019 Montana Dragonboat Festival. The race, which took place on Flathead Lake, included teams from Canada as well as the western US. The Wasabi Tiderunners team came in first place for the B Level division in the 200 Meter race, and finished an exciting second place in the Guts and Glory 1500 meter race. Coach and caller for the Tiderunners, Char Von Ahlefedt of Manzanita, said that the Guts and Glory race was a real highlight for the team despite
the second place finish. “Our steersperson apologized to us because he said he came in a bit close to the buoy, so we lost a few points there,” but Von Ahlefeldt added that she was proud of the team because it was the longest distance they had ever paddled in a race. Team members were also able to get some sightseeing in during the trip as it was so close to Glacier National Park. “Glacier was really incredible,” said Von Ahlefeldt, noting that combining some dragonboat races with travel to new places is a goal of the team. The team is winding down their season
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now, although they can be found on the Nehalem River dodging fishing boats this time of year until the end of October at which time the team removes the dragonboat from the river for the winter. Von Ahlefedlt said that she will be focusing on team fitness this winter with gym practice and pool practice in January and February. The team will start river practices again in March. Von Ahlefeldt will be convening a team meeting soon to plan for local and out of state races for the 2020 season. Team members travel from their hometowns from up and down the North Coast,
Sylvan O. Stewart 83, of Crooked River Ranch, passed from earth to his eternal home in Heaven on Oct. 2, 2019. He was born to Lon and Mildred Stewart in Nehalem, Oregon on July 20, 1936. He and his beautiful wife raised their family and lived in Canby, Oregon for over 30 years. He leaves behind his five younger sisters, Elva, Ida, Connie, Nella and Mona. He is survived by
his loving wife of 61 years, Lenora Stewart. He was a devoted father of Gordon Stewart of Kirkland, Washington and Donna Stewart of Portland, Oregon. Sylvan had 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Sylvan served this country that he loved, honorably in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He worked for 24 years as a truck driver hauling hazardous chemicals. He wanted to retire early so that he and Lenora could do some real travel
Astoria to Netarts, to participate. Interested paddlers can contact Von Ahlefeldt at 360-904-3899.
together, so they did! They moved to Crooked River Ranch in Central Oregon and traveled untold thousands of miles around the US pulling a fifth wheel travel trailer and seeing all that they could. Services will be held at Smith Rock Community Church in Terrebonne Oregon on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that you consider a donation to www2.heart.org or www.semperfifund.org or www.partnersbend.org
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Community News Briefs DAILY Free van service for veterans – 7:30 a.m. leaves Tillamook County Transportation District every weekday to provide local veterans with free transportation to either the Hillsboro or Portland VA medical facilities for appointments. For more information please contact veterans service office at 503-842-4358.
Thursday, Oct 10 Veterans for Peace – Social at 6:30 pm 7 p.m. meeting, second Thursday, in the Riverbend Room of North County Recreation District at 36155 Ninth Street in Nehalem. For more Info, call Brian McMahon, 503-368-3201. Tillamook Community Chorus - Singers age 18 and older. New members welcome. No musical experience required. No auditions. Rehearsals Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm, Tillamook High School Choir Room. Concert December 14. (503) 812-1830. This event begins Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, and ends Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 Parkinson’s Support Group – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., second Thursday, Tillamook Adventist Church, 2710 First St. Free. Call Mike or Joanne Love, 503-355-2573. Tillamook County Art Association – 11 a.m.-noon, second Thursdays, 1000 Main St., Suite 7, Tillamook (next to the Fern Restaurant). Call Howard Schultz at 503-842-7415. Boy Scouts – District meeting 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m. roundtable every second Thursday. Order of the Arrow, Tillamook. New members welcome. Call Russ Dewey at 719-246-3004.
Friday, Oct 11 Ocean Breeze Rugcrafters – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m On the 2nd and 4th Fridays at the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center. For more information contact latimerprograms@centurylink. net, or call 503-842-8622. Sip + Shop - is a monthly, after-hours event sponsored by downtown Tillamook businesses. It is held on the 2nd Friday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Information about participating businesses and featured activities is available from the Chamber of Commerce. TAPA’s Arsenic & Old Lace Opening - 7:00 pm Tickets available at tillamooktheater.com or at the door.
Saturday, Oct 12 Karaoke Night - 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Tillamook Eagles Lodge. Second and fourth
Saturday of each month. Tillamook County Woodturners meeting - Every second Saturday of the month at 8792 Doughty Rd., Bay City at 10 a.m. For more information, call 503-801-0352. TAPA’s Arsenic & Old Lace - 7:00 pm Tickets available at tillamooktheater.com or at the door.
Sunday, Oct 13 All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast – 8 a.m.-noon, third Sundays. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A Street, Bay City. Whole grain or buttermilk pancakes, sausages (meat or vegetarian), salsa, beans, fruit compote with yogurt and blackberries in season. $5 dollars. TAPA’s Arsenic & Old Lace - 2:00 pm Tickets available at tillamooktheater.com or at the door.
Monday, Oct 14 Nehalem City Council Meeting – 7:30 p.m., second Monday, City Hall. Open to the public. Tillamook School District Meeting – 5:30 p.m., second Monday. Open to the public. Call for meeting location, 503-842-4414. Neah-Kah-Nie School District Meeting – 6:30 p.m., second Monday. Open to the public. Nurses Night Out! - Refreshments, Prizes, Networking 6:00pm - 7:30pm Nehalem Bay House 35385 Tohl Ave, Nehalem
Tuesday, Oct 15 Wheeler City Council Meeting – 7 p.m., third Tuesdays, City Hall. Open to the public. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 63 – 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, lower Coast Guard Station in Garibaldi. Call Gordon Southwick, 503-322-3677, or Bob Hickman, 503-368-6717. Grief Support Group – 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays, Tillamook Regional Medical Center, Conference Room A (third floor). Grief Support Group - 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays at the office building behind Calvary Bible Church Corner of 5th and 506 Laneda Ave. Manzanita. Pine Grove Community Club Potluck – 5:45 p.m. social time, 6:30 p.m. dinner, third Tuesdays. Bring your own tableware and a dish. Manzanita. Call Jack Allen, 503-368-5687.
Wednesday, Oct 16 Migoto Yamadori Bonsai Club of Tillamook – 7-9 p.m., third Wednesdays, Tillamook PUD building, 1115 Pacific Ave. Call Ruth LaFrance, 503-842-5836. Bunco Night - 6 p.m. at the Til-
lamook Eagles Lodge. First and third Wednesday of every month.
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Wellspring Adult Respite Care – 10 a.m-4 p.m., first and third Wednesdays, Tillamook Seventh-day Adventist Church. 503-815-2272.
Friday, Oct 18
International Order of Rainbow for Girls – 7 p.m., first and third Wednesdays, Tillamook Masonic Hall. 503-842-6758.
Latimer Quilt & Textile Center Board Meeting – 9 a.m. every third Friday in the library at the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center. For more information contact latimerprograms@centurylink. net, or call 503-842-8622.
Cloverdale Committee Meeting – 6:30 p.m., third Wednesdays, The Lions Den, Cloverdale.
TAPA’s Arsenic & Old Lace - 7:00 pm Tickets available at tillamooktheater.com or at the door.
Thursday, Oct 17 Tillamook County Quilt Guild – 10:30 a.m., third Thursdays, Latimer Quilt and Textile Center, 2105 Wilson River Loop Rd., Tillamook. For more information contact latimerprograms@ centurylink.net or call Gail or Kim at 503-842-8622. VFW Kilchis-Tillamook Bay Post 2848 and the Ladies Auxiliary – 6 p.m. third Thursdays, Bay City Hall, 5525 B Street, Bay City. Fisherman Advisory Committee of Tillamook – 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tillamook PUD meeting room at Eleventh Street and Pacific Avenue. The meeting will be every third Thursday of the month. North County Grief Support Group – 3-4:30 p.m., first and third Thursdays, Calvary Bible Church, Manzanita. Call 503-368-6544, ext. 2313. Repair Café. -- This is a new monthly community event every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6pm – 8pm comprised of community volunteers who repair, sew and give expert advice on items in need of fixing. NO Internal combustion engines. If you have questions, contact repairmook@gmail.com. There is no admission fee, all ages welcome. Grief Support Group North County – 3-4:30 p.m. First and third Thursdays. Calvary Bible Church in Manzanita. Tillamook Hospital’s relief chaplain Michael Gabel presents information to help with the grief process. Breastfeeding Support Group – 6 p.m. Third Thursdays of each month in the Riverbend room of the North Coast Recreation District. Leaders will guide participants in the discussion topic for the one-hour meeting followed by the opportunity for mothers to connect and network. Children are welcome to attend. A $1 donation is requested to support the use of the space. Call Carlotta Roddy at 503-8126243 or Jennifer Childress at 503368-5886 for further information. Tillamook Community Chorus Singers age 18 and older. New members welcome. No musical experience required. No auditions. Rehearsals Thursday, 6:308:30 pm, Tillamook High School Choir Room. Concert December 14. (503) 812-1830. This event begins Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019,
Manzanita Municipal Court notice – 1:30 p.m. at Manzanita City Hall. 543 Laneda Avenue, once a month thereafter. The public is invited to attend.
Saturday, Oct 19 Live Music: Midnight Gumbo - 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Tillamook Eagles Lodge. First and third Saturday of each month. LGBT Potluck – 6-7:30 p.m., every third Saturday. Women’s Resource Center, 1902 Second St., Tillamook. Contact Linda Werner, wernerwhite@centurylink.net or 503-398-5223. Free. Open Mic Night - organized by Art Accelerated, is held from 6:30 to 8:00 on the third Saturday of each Month at Yo Time (314 Main Ave in downtown Tillamook). Rick Persons and Penny Eberle are the MCs at this event. Go to the Art Accelerated website, artaccelerated.org, for details.
Sunday, Oct 20 All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast – 8 a.m.-noon, third Sundays. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A Street, Bay City. Whole grain or buttermilk pancakes, sausages (meat or vegetarian), salsa, beans, fruit compote with yogurt and blackberries in season. $5 dollars.
Monday, Oct 21 Tillamook City Council Meeting – 7 p.m. first and third Mondays, city hall. Open to the public. Garibaldi City Council Meeting – 7 p.m., third Mondays, city hall. Open to the public. Nestucca Valley School District Meeting – 6 p.m., third Monday. At Nestucca Junior/Senior High School. Open to the public. (the meeting moves to 4th Mondays if there’s a no-school day on the third Monday.)
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MEDITATION - 5p.m. Center for the Contemplative Arts. 300 Division St. Manzanita. MONDAY AL-ANON – 7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. North County Recreation District, Nehalem. 503-368-5093. MEDITATION - 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the Center for the Contemplative Arts in Manzanita. Free. Contact Lola Sacks at 503-368-6227. MEALS FOR SENIORS – 11:45 a.m. St. Mary’s by the Sea in Rockaway. Call Bob Dempster, 503-3553244. TUESDAY VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT HELP – 10:30 a.m.3 p.m. WorkSource Oregon, 2105 Fifth St., Tillamook. 800-643-5709, ext. 227. ROCKAWAY LIBRARY – 3 p.m., Pre-school storytime. 503-355-2665. WRITING LOUNGE - 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hoffman Center. $5 suggested donation. Call 503-3683846. MAH JONG LESSON 3 p.m. at the North Tillamook County Library in Manzanita. For more information, call 503-368-6665. WOMAN’S AA MEETING, SISTER’S IN SOBRIETY – Noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 36335 N. Hwy 101, Nehalem.
Tuesday, Oct 22 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) – 8:45-9 a.m. check-in; 9-11 a.m. meeting, second and fourth Tuesday. First Christian Church, Tillamook. Registration and dues required. Call 503-842-6213. Nehalem Bay Garden Club – 1:30 p.m., fourth Tuesday, September through April. Pine Grove Community Center,
WEDNESDAY VOLUNTEER CEMETERY BEAUTIFICATION - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historic American Legion Cemetery on Necarney Blvd in Nehalem. For more information, contact Val Magee at 808-264-1454.
T’ai Chi: Yang, long form from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St., in Manzanta. All are welcome. Contact Cal Getty at 503-368-7651. PICKLE BALL - 2:30 p.m. in Manzanita City Park on 3rd Street. New members or drop-ins welcome. Contact Corinne at cbbcalm@hotmail.com for more information. MOVIE NIGHT – 6 p.m. at the Rising Star Cafe in Wheeler. Call 503-368-3990.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. North County Recreation District, Nehalem. 503-368-5093. BRIDGE, PINOCHLE AND CRIBBAGE – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. North County Rec. District, Nehalem. 503-3553381. MEALS FOR SENIORS – 11:45 a.m. St. Mary’s by the Sea in Rockaway. Call Bob Dempster, 503-3553244.
THURSDAY CHRISTIAN MEN’S GROUP – 7:30 a.m. Grumpy’s Cafe, 202 Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach. 503355-0567.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – 7-8 p.m. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, Nehalem. GARIBALDI LIBRARY STORYTIME – 2:45 p.m. 503-322-2100.
FRIDAY GARIBALDI JAM – 6-8 p.m. Featuring local musicians at the Garibaldi Community Hall. MEALS FOR SENIORS – 11:45 a.m. St. Mary’s by the Sea in Rockaway. Call Bob Dempster, 503-3553244. SPIRIT DANCE – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays. Pine Grove Community Center, Manzanita. Free-form dance celebration. OPEN GALLERY - 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita. Check out the latest work by local artists. For more information, call 503-368-3846. LIVE MUSIC - 9 p.m. at the San Dune Pub on in Manzanita. Cover charge. For more information, call 503-368-5080.
SATURDAY MANZANITA PACE SETTERS WALK/JOG/ RUN GROUP – 7:30 a.m. Parking lot behind Spa Manzanita. PICKLE BALL - 2 p.m. in Manzanita City Park on 3rd Street. New members or drop-ins welcome. Contact Corinne at cbbcalm@gmail. com for more information.
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and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine” Discussion follows with Larry Zagata, MD, FACEP Admission: $7
Friday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open Art Studio Work on your painting or drawing projects with others who share your passion, Drop-In Fee: $5
Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Writing Lounge Autumn Wordplay “Revise-Edit-Proof”, Open to all. Drop-in Fee: $5
Sunday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lino Cut Stamp Making Workshop Led by Kristy Lombard Tuition: $45. Materials Fee: $20, Register at hoffmanarts.org
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 11-13, from 1 to 5 p.m. Hoffman Gallery Show, Ceramics by Shane Sjogren, Pastels by Stephen Gehring, Iris Fold by Patti Isaacs, WoodFired Ceramics by Barry Calvarese Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The Iris Fold” Art Workshop Led by Pattie Isaacs, Tuition: $70. Materials Fee: $25, Register at hoffmanarts.org Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to noon Wonder Garden Walk & Talk Led by Plant Curator Ketzel Levine, Price: $10 Friday-Sunday, Oct. 18-20, from 1 to 5 p.m. Hoffman Gallery Show, Iris Fold by Patti Isaacs, Pastels by Stephen Gehring, Wood-Fired Ceramics by Barry Calvarese, Ceramics by Shane Sjogren Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. Manzanita Writers Series Author Thomas Hager “Ten Drugs: How Plants, Powers,
Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Writing Lounge, Quiet Writing Open to all. Drop-in fee: $5 Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. “Can We Get Along?” Oregon Humanities Conversation Examining Our Personal Experiences of Connection and Community, led by Chisao Hata, FREE Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. to noon
Wonder Garden Walk & Talk Led by Plant Curator Ketzel Levine, Price: $10 Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. The Art of Dying Discussion Group, “After Life Conversation” Led by Kathleen Moore, Admission: $5
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Friday-Sunday, Oct. 25-27, from 1 to 5 p.m. Hoffman Gallery Show, Iris Fold by Patti Isaacs, Pastels by Stephen Gehring, Wood-Fired Ceramics by Barry Calvarese, Ceramics by Shane Sjogren Friday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open Art Studio, Work on your painting or drawing projects with others who share your passion, Drop-In Fee: $5 Friday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. Manzanita Film Series, “Wandering Reel Film Festival”, Seven International Short Films. Theme: The Nonconformist, Admission: $5
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lung injuries, and collect stakeholder feedback and Nominate new Oregon rivers, streams for protection input about the vaping public health crisis. Sen. Ron Wyden (Dpart of his upcoming Wild major rivers and streams. The workgroup’s memOre.) announced he is and Scenic Rivers legislaHe added that the outdoor bership will consist of public taking nominations from tion builds on legislation recreation industry statishealth experts, including Oregonians through Jan. 20, included in what Congress tics show that recreation health professionals in 2020 for rivers in the state passed in February that supports 172,000 jobs in that deserve addition to the added more than 250 miles Oregon and generates $16.4 epidemiology, pulmonology, national Wild and Scenic of Wild and Scenic rivers in billion in economic activity emergency medicine, and pediatrics, Oregon’s State Rivers list. Oregon. statewide. Public Health Officer and “Whether you are a The senator said he is Tillamook County feawhitewater rafter, an angler proud Oregon now has tures more than a dozen riv- Epidemiologist, representatives from the Governor’s ofor simply an Oregonian who 2,173 miles designated in ers and numerous streams. fice, the Oregon Legislature, believes strongly in protect- the Wild and Scenic Rivers ing the river or stream that system, but that the total Submissions can be sent Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Justice, the provides safe drinking water remains a small fraction of through Jan. 20, 2020 to Department of Agriculture, to your community, I want Oregon’s 110,994 miles of rivers@wyden.senate.gov. and Oregon Liquor Control to hear from you,” Wyden Commission as well as law wrote in an open letter to enforcement, the AssociaOregonians seeking river tion of Oregon Counties, and nominations for new wildpublic stakeholders including and-scenic river legislation from the cannabis industry he plans to introduce. and the vaping business com“Now is your chance, munity. once again, to speak up As more information about for your favorite rivers the causes of vaping-related and highlight the outstandinjury and death emerges, the ing values that make each river worthy of protection,” Wyden wrote. With this week marking the 51st anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, Wyden noted the proposed new rivers that would be Hilary Dorsey The Tillamook River on a fall afternoon. Cody Mann/Headlight Herald headlightreporter@countrymedia.net Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad (OCSR) will be hosting Save the No. 90 Fundraiser Dinner from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at Old Mills RV Park & Event Center in Garibaldi. OCSR’s “Save the #90” project is hosting the fundraising dinner for all who are interested in supporting their efforts to restore 20% off the timeless machine. The Polson #90 steam locomochemical tive has been Tillamook peels County’s longtime icon. Polson Logging #90 is a 90-ton steam locomotive built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1926. It was built for the Polson Logging Company of HoRefresh your skin after a summer outside with 20% off chemical peels. quiam, Washington, where it remained active on their Regular peel price is $100. Not valid with any other offers, specials or gift certificates already purchased. roster until Rayonier Inc. purchased Polson in 1945. Upon retirement, Rayonier was unwilling to simply scrap the fully workImages Medical Spa ing locomotive, so she was offered for sale at $1250. It 980 Third Street, Suite 100, Tillamook was purchased by the Lions Open Tue. to Thurs. 8 to 5 and Fri. 8 to 12 Club of Garibaldi in 1963, Questions? (503) 815-2410
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Vaping a nationwide concern Federal health officials say 13 people have died in 10 states from vaping-related illnesses, and some media outlets are reporting higher fatality numbers. More than 800 cases of vaping-related illnesses have been reported in 46 states and one U.S. territory, primarily among youths and young adults. Those who have fallen ill in Oregon have been hospitalized after experiencing worsening symptoms, including shortness of breath, cough or chest pain. A cause of the illnesses has not been determined, but all cases have reported e-cigarette use or vaping. Investigators and local public health authorities continue to urge clinicians to be on alert for signs of severe respiratory illness among patients and report any cases. Vaping product bans are
also reportedly in the works in Washington, Michigan, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Federal officials have said cannabis vaping juice that was not purchased in stores was the most common factor in 514 severe lung injury cases recently analyzed. State health officials are working with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration to determine the cause of deaths and illnesses in Oregon and across the nation. Before the new illness reports, Oregon Health Authority was already concerned about the health risks of vaping products. A recent report by the agency details the health risks for the products including nicotine addiction, exposure to toxic chemicals known to cause cancer and increases in blood pressure. Individuals who have recently vaped and are having difficulty breathing should seek medical attention immediately.
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and in 1964, was moved to Garibaldi. Once in Garibaldi, the #90 was placed on display as a tourist attraction and became a landmark of the town and county. The Lions Club put the No. 90 up for sale in May and the OCSR bought it and were happy that they were able to keep it in Tillamook County. The dinner is free of charge and includes a talk by noted logging railroad historian, Martin Hansen. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Donations by cash or card will be taken towards the end of the evening. According to Rachel and Sam from the OCSR,
they are hoping to raise a “minimum of $75,000 and ideally over $100,000 for restoration.” “We didn’t have money set aside for the project when we acquired it in May,” Sam said. Admission is free, however, RSVPs are required at www.savethepolson90. org/2019-fundraiser. “We are excited to get the community involved,” Rachel said. Sam added that the No. 90 was in logging for 45 years but has been in Garibaldi for 55 years – half of its life. “Our goal is to keep it in Tillamook County,” Sam said.
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Sept.27 home game, giving up less than 130 yards on the ground – of which 98 yards came in just two plays. Bennett said he is concerned with NeahKah-Nie’s tendency to give up big plays. “Nestucca made some great plays and we just didn’t cover receivers correctly or tackle well,” Bennett said. “This has been the case all season for us.” Bennett said the game could have gone either way, and catching some lucky breaks, including a couple of huge plays by Kelly, kept the Pirates in the game. He said the Bobcats are a wellcoached team, expected to be in the playoff hunt at the end of the season. Bobcats Head Coach Tim Foster said it was a good game overall. He saw his team moving the ball on the ground and air as well as several big defensive stops. Untimely turnovers and penalties held Nestucca back though, giving Neah-Kah-Nie new life and extra opportunities – and Pirates capitalized on that. Foster said it seemed like
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every time the Bobcats started to gather momentum and had a chance to string together a couple scores, they would have a snap get away from them or miss an assignment, and they’d be looking at 3rd and 15, instead of 3rd and 3. He noted early missed opportunities to build a bigger lead. “We had three turnovers in the second half, two in the 4th quarter alone, and then we ran out of time to come back,” Foster said. “If we had played a cleaner game, I think we would have walked out with a win.” Foster pointed out that the Pirates only turned the ball over once and came up with big plays With Bobcats Juan Ozuna and Skyler Wallace closing in, Pirates quarterback Mychal when they needed them. A stub- Kelly takes off. Cody Mann/Headlight Herald born Bobcats defense was puncParker Hopkins had 8 carries touchdowns, rushed 11 times for tuated by 24 Ben Hurliman’s 24 for 29 yards, and 1 touchdown. 61 yards and had 13 solo tackles tackles from middle linebacker Travis Bennett had 22 carries with 11 assists on defense. as well as big stops by Skyler for 40.5 yards, and 1 touchdown. Graydon Johnson had 3 Wallace and Juan Ozuna. Destin Donaldson had a 30catches for 115 yards and 1 yard touchdown reception from touchdown. Neah-Kah-Nie Highlights Kelly. Jaysson Swirtz-Ferdig had 8 Mychal Kelly was 7-10 passcarries for 80 yards and 1 touching on the night for 88 yards and Bobcats Highlights down. 1 touchdown. He had 17 carries Ben Hurliman went 5-13 for 109 yards, and 1 touchdown. passing for 132 yards and two
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places where burning built-up woody fuels would improve public safety the most.” Yonker expects that burners will now be more confident about starting burns when conditions are reasonable rather than only when they are perfect. “If the weather cooperates, a conservative estimate is that we might get from 10 percent to 20 percent more burning done than last fall.” Yonker added that ODF is also educating forest landowners about the benefits of covering debris piles. “Our research has shown that woody piles covered with polyethylene sheets produce far less smoke than uncovered wet piles, which tend to smolder. So burners can burn more piles without adding to the overall volume of smoke,” he said. “An added benefit is that landowners can burn covered piles later into the
rainy season, since they stay dry enough to burn compared to uncovered Wpiles soaked by rain.” Last year, controlled fires were set on 185,702 acres out of Oregon’s more than 30 million forested acres. That was about 16,000 acres above the 10-year annual average of 169,779 acres burned. Estimates are that those fires burned almost 1.3 million tons of woody debris. The weeks just before heavy fall rains set in are considered ideal for burning, since those rains and colder temperatures reduce the chance a burn will reignite and start a wildfire. To learn if a controlled burn is planned in your area, visit the Daily Burn Plans page on ODF’s website at http://www.odf. state.or.us/DIVISIONS/protection/fire_protection/Daily/ rptDailyPlans7A.pdf
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ing in certain areas, the public should know that fire season may still be in effect where they live or camp, so check first before lighting backyard debris piles or making a campfire. Yonker said, “The prescribed burns the public may see in coming weeks are done only when weather conditions are favorable for burning. We look to burn on days where air movement will disperse the smoke so public health is protected.” New rules implemented this spring still require that burners not exceed federal air quality standards for particulate matter from smoke. But they no longer classify small amounts of smoke entering an SSRA as an intrusion. “The old standard used to be zero visible smoke in an SSRA,” said Yonker. “This made it difficult to burn brush near populated areas, the very
The Neah-Kah-Nie (NKN) Pirates won Friday Oct. 4th’s away conference game against Portland Christian (PC) by a score of 44-0. Mychal Kelly was 6 for 9 passing for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Kelly had seven carries for 140 yards. Eric Lambert had two receptions for 49 yards and one touchdown. Travis Bennett had 16 carries for 132 yards and one touchdown. Freshman Parker Hopkins ran 26 times for 138.5 yards and one touchdown.
NKN held PC to just 64 yards of total offense on 37 plays. They completed seven passes for 97 yards but had23 yards rushing on the night. “Our defensive line played very tough,” Head Coach Chris Bennett said. Travis Bennett led the defense with a total of eight tackles. Jacob Waldron led with one and a half sacks. Jacob Waldron led with one and a half sacks, Kent Pieper and Travis Bennett each had two assisted sacks, along with Alex Kral with a half sack. “Our pass defense is still our weakest part of our defense but is improving every week,” Coach Bennett said.
“Offensively I was very proud of our line. They opened up huge holes throughout the night and really gave our backs some good rushing opportunities,” Bennett added. “I was very proud of our effort on Friday night. We only punted 1 time and we’re able to keep P.C. out of the end zone,” Bennett said. “We will need to play our best football of the year this Friday night as Knappa comes to our place. They are a very tough, well-coached football team and have some explosive receivers along with the returning 1st team all-state quarterback.”
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