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Marijuana Measure... Trashion

Show delivers fun and funds for recycling By Ann Powers editor@northcoastcitizen.com

Indian Beach at Ecola State Park. File photo.

Beach to stay open despite shark attack

Ann Powers editor@northcoastcitizen.com ndian Beach at Ecola State Park will stay open even though a shark left a surfer with serious injuries recently, according to Oregon Parks and Recreation Department spokesman Chris Havel. Oregon State Police (OSP) and first responders were dispatched to the shark bite victim, identified as Joseph Tanner of Portland, on Oct. 10. Police said the 29-year-old surfer sustained bites to his upper thigh and lower leg. Tanner was stabilized on scene and airlifted to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland. Havel noted that shark attacks are very rare in the area. “There have been three in the last ten years on the entire coast,” he said. But, that doesn’t mean visitors shouldn’t be cautious. Havel said one of the best ways to be aware of beach risks is to ask those who spend a lot of time in the ocean – like Tanner. “Surfers are the best source of information for this,” he said. “Get to know your fellow surfers.” In addition, Havel said beach-goers should always familiarize themselves with tides, rip currents and staff of logs on the beach. For more safety tips visit respectthebeach.org.

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f it’s all about keeping the fun in fundraising, the CARTM Trashion Show certainly delivered. The fifth annual fashion show last month opened in the newly renovated North Coast Recreation District Theater, in Nehalem, to the sounds of the 12-String Trio and a slide show showcasing previous Trashion icons. The hour-long runway show featured 27 models in wearable trash. Emceed by Susan Tone, an area real estate agent, the show was dedicated to former board chair and beloved Trashionista Kathleen Ryan, who inspired local comCitizen photo/Ann Powers Oregon Coast Cannabis co-owners, Hannah Hayes and Andrew Buck, say waiting the outcome of Manzanita’s Ballot Measure 29-138, banning marijuana sales and processing businesses, has been very stressful – but they’re optimistic the dispensary has community support.

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Manzanita voters to consider pot business ban By Ann Powers editor@northcoastcitizen.com

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anzanita voters will decide whether to prohibit marijuana sales and processing businesses within the city limits (Measure 29-138) in the Nov. 8 general election. And with that, they’ll also decide the future of Oregon Coast Cannabis (OCC), the livelihoods of the pot dispensary’s 17 employees and whether the city will benefit from funds generated by the state’s hefty sin tax on recreational marijuana sales, according to OCC co-owner Andrew J. Buck.

“While we would try to keep Oregon Coast Cannabis alive in some form even if the measure passes, the fact is we would have to lay off virtually our entire staff,” said Buck, who has been operating the business with his partner, Hannah Hayes, since Labor Day Weekend of 2015. “That is more than a dozen jobs held by people we care about and the families they support. I don’t think we can emphasize enough how devastating this would be for them and

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Trashionista icon Kathleen Ryan was remembered throughout the show. Ryan died Aug. 31 at her home in Manzanita. Photo provided

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Seven candidates are vying for four open positions at Nehalem City Hall, including three council spots and the mayor’s seat, in the Nov. 8 general election. In addition to the three hopefuls challenging the small coastal community’s incumbent officials, the word ‘contested’ seems to be another newcomer to the political scene in Nehalem. Tillamook County Clerk Tassi O’Neil confirmed four of the five city council members, including Mayor William L. Dillard, Jr., were not elected by voters. Mayor Dillard, Council Members Hilary Howell, Stacy Jacobsen and Jim Welsh were all appointed. And, all of them are being challenged by newcomers. The candidate filings include: Mayor, two-year term • William (Bill) L. Dillard, Jr. (incumbent running for re-election) • Micah White City Council Position 1, two-year unexpired term • Hilary Howell (incumbent running for re-election)

• Brooke Hua City Council Position 2, four-year term • Stacy Jacobsen (incumbent running for reelection) • Jeremy Mulcahy-Hill City Council Position 3, four-year term • Jim Welsh (incumbent running for re-election) • Lucy Brook Hua is no longer actively campaigning. “I feel I still have a lot to learn about the community and do not fee qualified for the position at this time,” she said. But the others are, and feeling confident about securing the seats they seek with what they can offer constituents. Mayor of Nehalem William L. Dillard, Jr. Dillard, 48, was raised in Nehalem, graduated from Neah-Kah-Nie High School and completed one year of community college at Chemeketa in Salem. “I figured I liked working more,” he said. “I wanted to learn in the field that I loved doing.” Dillard has worked at Nehalem Telecommunication since 1984, was elected to city council in 2003 and served as a local firefighter for 14 years. He also volunteered with the Merchants Association and served on the Nehalem Planning Commission, as

well as the Oregon Independent Telephone Association. As council president, and per city charter guidelines, he was appointed mayor last May when his predecessor, Dale Stockton, resigned. Dillard’s father was also a council member for many years. His opponent has suggested Dillard is part of an good-old-boys’ network with “friends appointing friends.” “My heredity had nothing to do with it,” Dillard wrote in a letter addressed to White. “I will say I am sure that being a lifelong resident of Nehalem versus your three-plus years in Nehalem had much to do with my being selected to fill Dale Stockton’s shoes. They are big shoes to fill. I am proud to follow in his footsteps.” Dillard said the primary concerns facing his hometown include available housing, traffic flow at the corner of 7th and H streets and community involvement “on a general basis, not just people getting involved because they want something.” “I just want to represent the citizens of the town I grew up in and love to the best of my ability,” he added. Micah M. White, Ph.D. Like Dillard, White also holds his Nehalem

neighbors in high esteem. Unlike Dillard, he doesn’t think they have enough of a voice. “The most important issue facing Nehalem is the lack of responsive government,” said the Occupy Wall Street co-creator. “All other issues ultimately boil down to the need for city council to adopt a procedures that encourage more democracy, more public involvement and more citizen engagement in the decisions being made by the councilors. I believe city council has a duty to consult with Nehalem residents prior to making decisions that impact our community and our lives.” White, 34, moved to Nehalem from Berkeley in 2012 with his wife, Chiara Ricciardone. He has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Swarthmore College and earned his doctorate at European Graduate School in Switzerland. White is also an author, speaker, Nehalem People’s Association founder and Nehalem Budget Committee member. He and Ricciardone have a one-yearold son. City Council Position 1 Hilary Howell Howell, 42, served on the city’s budget committee before being appointed to

the council three months ago. She’s lived in the area “on and off” since 1990 and graduated from NeahKah-Nie High School. Howell and her husband have run their own business, Howell’s Floor Covering, for 16 years. She said the three most important issues facing Nehalem include bringing in more businesses and tourism, expanding the Urban Growth Boundary and the lack of affordable long-term housing. “I have owned and operated two businesses in the area and lived in Nehalem for the majority of my life,” Howell said. “I have experienced the generosity of the people in our community first hand and strive to keep that alive. I have been on the budget committee of Nehalem, so I have a good understanding of the workings of the city.” City Council Position 2 Stacy Jacobsen Prior to his current fourmonth city council tenure, Stacy Jacobsen, 49, served on the Nehalem Planning Commission. He owns North Coast Watchman Services in Manzanita, raised his five children in Nehalem with his wife Tamra, and is now

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n Pot Continued from Page A1 us… and our city would lose out on significant tax revenue.” Budding history In November of 2014, Oregon voters approved Measure 91which regulates, taxes and legalizes recreational marijuana use for adults 21 and older. Manzanita is within the Pine Grove voting precinct for state elections. For city elections, Manzanita voters can be separated out, but the ballots are combined with other Pine Grove precinct ballots for tallying any county or statewide elections, according to election rules. Manzanita City Hall records show the vote on Measure 91 in the Pine Grove precinct was 637 voting yes, to 361 voting no. In that same election, 367 Manzanita voters turned in ballots. The Tillamook County Clerk Office stated there is no way to go back and determine what the vote was on Measure 91 within the City of Manzanita. In 2015, the state Legislature voted to allow local governments to prohibit the sale and processing of marijuana within city limits via voter approval. The Manzanita City Council adopted an ordinance last August to put such a vote to the people in November. “Some persons see no harm in allowing marijuana facilities within the city,” Manzanita City Manager Jerry Taylor wrote in a memo to the council. “Others would argue that it is not right to allow stores selling a product that is still considered illegal by the federal government. There are good arguments on both sides of this issue. But the bottom line is that this is an issue that calls for resolution by a city vote.” City councilors agreed. “The council decided it wasn’t fair for the council to make the decision of approving retail sales within city limits and the Legislature determined it could be put on the ballot for the people to decide,” said Councilmember Michael Scott, who is also running unopposed for mayor. “They did that in Cannon Beach and a referendum of the people put in on the ballot anyway.” Annie Naranjo-Rivera, a Manzanita city council can-

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didate, said it shouldn’t be on the ballot regardless. “I think the voters have already decided when they approved Measure 91,” she said. “I think this is a waste of time.” If Measure 29-138 passes, state law would still allow continued operation of medical marijuana processors and dispensaries already registered that have successfully completed a local land use application process. OCC falls into this category and would be permitted to stay open as a medical marijuana facility only, beginning Jan. 1, 2017. However, with recreational sales to tourists being a bulk of its business, it would be a major financial hardship for the dispensary

15 percent • Cities for local law enforcement – 10 percent • Counties for local law enforcement – 10 percent • Oregon Health Authority - 5 percent Buck estimated OCC has paid $140,000 to the state in recreational sales tax since the beginning of the year. But, cities choosing to prohibit licensed facilities won’t receive any marijuana tax funds - including Manzanita if voters approve Measure 29-138. Moreover, Buck said the city would be missing out on an industry with a long and prosperous future ahead. “We strongly believe that cannabis is Oregon’s next great craft industry, just like wine and craft beer before it.” he explained. “To us, that means sourcing our products from artisan producers and it means supporting local economic opportunity throughout our supply chain.”

Community outreach OCC staffers said in addition to the hurdles they’ve faced developing the operation, they’ve been working hard to dispel located at 868 Laneda Ave. H70178 myths surrounding cannabis on Highway 101. use, promote its legitimate “We would definitely opbenefits as a legitimate busierate medically as long as we ness and educate the public could,” said Hayes. “But that about the impact Measure would definitely entail some 19-138 would have. cutbacks on employees. For “This is a really incredlongevity, operating as just a ible community and that is medical dispensary would something we all want to be exceedingly difficult.” be a part of and we want to positively impact the comSin tax surplus munity,” said Molly Hayes, If the ban is approved, OCC inventory manager. OCC and its employees “It’s been a little scary but wouldn’t be the only cauwe’ve been talking to a lot sality, according to state of people and we know officials. we that we have support. Economists estimate OrWe need to make sure that egon will take in about $43 everyone knows that we million in tax revenue from need them to vote no on this recreational cannabis sales ban.” this year. Medical marijuana Scott added he didn’t is not taxed. think the ban would be apThe current 25 percent proved. recreational sales tax will “They have been up there be replaced next year with for a year and a half and a permanent 17 percent rate have been good corporate set by the Legislature. Cities neighbors with no trouble and counties can adopt ordi- that I’m aware of,” he said. nances that add up to three “My gut reaction is that it percent more. probably won’t pass.” Tax disbursements back to the communities will depend on the number of Oregon Liquor Control Commission dispensaries licensed for recreational use within a municipality. Public entities slated to benefit from those funds include: • Common School Fund – 40 percent • Mental health, alcoholism, and drug services – 20 percent • Oregon State Police –

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n Trashion Continued from Page A1 munities to make and wear art. Ryan died peacefully in her home in Manzanita on Aug. 31. She was 73. Ryan’s passion for Trashion was remembered throughout the event. Linda Kozlowski, Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay president, launched the show wearing

a Ryan design. Local artist/ singer Fig Walnut’s dress and headgear ensemble was created from materials in Ryan’s collection and closet - including wine foils, silky draperies and more. Ryan’s trash-couture was displayed upstairs in the Upcycle Party as part of the décor. Jonathan Feder, a.k.a. DJ YersTruly, played dance tunes and partygoers enjoyed Bleu Eyed Baker appetizers and Pelican Brewery libations. True to its pledge of being a zero-waste event, food

waste was composted and durable, reusable plates and linens were used. Trav Williams, owner of Broken Banjo Photography in Nehalem, was also on hand to take some amazing pictures capturing all of the event’s magic. Organizers said the show raised $9,332 to fund CARTM’s recycling, reuse and waste reduction programs. The nonprofit operates a unique one-stop recycling center, resale store and the Manzanita Transfer Station for solid waste (trash).

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n Election Continued from Page A1 the proud grandfather to three grandchildren. “If elected my goal would be to not mess with something that isn’t broke,” Jacobsen said. “To maintain Nehalem’s beauty and charm, but at the same time keeping small town life left alone like it has been since long before I was born. (As) problems arise, or issues come up, of course I will do my best to make the right choices for the betterment of Nehalem and for the people that live here.” Jeremy Mulcahy-Hill The 30-year-old, father of four has become an active member of the community in the 17 years he’s lived in Nehalem. Mulcahy-Hill is the Manzanita Beach Walk & Run race director, a Manzanita Music Festival organizer, Tillamook County Year of Wellness representative, H.E. Warriors Boys NES running group coach and current head coach for the Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School Cross Country Team. Mulcahy-Hill said he would like to see more diversity among council

members, give rural Nehalem residents a vote in local government (only the 187 Nehalem residents living within city limits can vote in municipal elections) and help develop better plans for future infrastructure needs as the community grows. Mulcahy-Hill is the youngest council contender and emphasized he doesn’t like to think of himself as the best candidate for the position. “I am not running out of the thought that I can do a better job,” he explained. “I am running to offer a bit more diversity amongst the council. A city has a multitude of people living in it, so the council should be as varied as it’s city.” City Council Position 3 Lucy Brook In her 44 years as a Nehalem resident, Brook, age 74, is a Fulcrum Community Resources founding board member and treasurer, Friends of NCRD founding board member, LNCT’s Alder Creek Community Garden volunteer and serves on Nehalem’s Planning Commission. Brook said better communication with residents, clean drinking water, affordable housing and reviewing Ne-

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halem’s Comprehensive Plan top her to-do list if elected to city council. “I will listen with respect and interest to every resident that wants to talk to me,” she said. “I will spend time learning the nuts and bolts of each issue. I will not come to city council with any preconceived opinion or bias.” Prior to owning Manzanita News & Espresso for a decade, Brook worked in the financial/computer industry and as a landscaper. Now, she’s a yoga teacher at NCRD, participating in a second 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, an outdoor enthusiast and avid food gardener. “I love to play in our beautiful rivers and creeks in the summer,” she said. “My yoga teacher training emphasizes integrity, trust, compassion and sincerity. Integrity has been a guiding principle all my life.” Jim Welsh was contacted, but not able to respond by press time. He will be included in our continued election coverage. Also look to the upcoming editions of the North Coast Citizen and the Tillamook Headlight Herald for news on council races in Manzanita and Wheeler prior to Election Day.

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guess I was selected to be one of those lucky persons who were born into a family that spent their time being friendly and respectful for other people. My dad was a salesman and never met a person he didn’t like. My mother was the first one on a new neighbor’s porch with a jar of jam or a fresh baked pie. Dad didn’t care if a stranger was a potential customer he always had a cheerful greeting or remark. Once in awhile he would meet a grouch and he would usually get them to share a smile about something. My three brothers and I ended with those same qualities and carried them on into our own lives and families. Dad would often come home and tell us the details of the sale that he either

made or was going to make and it always included some nice thing the other person did or said. Some of those were during the depression and the tough years of the World War that raged during the 1940’s. I have his appointment book that contains the name address and phone number of every one that he met. Many of those listed were regular customers who bought new cars every two or three years. He even noted that they wanted both radios and heaters which were the only luxury items available besides seat covers. The second owners were usually the users of those pristine seats. I know that we all grew up with our own role models but I wonder about those who came from broken

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and being a very small lineman, I took my share of pounding. Our team wasn’t very good in that the first year we failed to score a touchdown. The next year we won half of our games and the third year we played in and won the championship. We even played in the civic stadium against a team from Canada and managed to beat them as well. Many of those guys I played football with became life long friends. From being in a situation where gang warfare could be happening many young men and women found a place where they could learn the rudiments of good manners and playing fair. There are many kinds of youth organizations that will shape the lives of the participants. A few vol-

unteers can make a big difference. We are witnessing a new low in the political world and I wonder what affect it will have on the young people who are probably sick of what they see happening. The best we can do is get them engaged in some work to help make lives better for those who may be in dire physical or mental shape. A kind word can often be the best thing that a suffering person can receive. Certainly we can not condone much of what is being discussed and the best recourse is that old adage “Consider the source”. Look for a good cause and get on with your own life with friends who share your cheerful outlook on life. Show respect and love thy neighbor!

Manzanita Public Safety Log 10/2/2016 Issued a citation for failure to obey a traffic control device in Manzanita. Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (45/30) in Nehalem. Issued a citation for no valid day use permit displayed in NBSP. Took a report of theft in Manzanita.

Took a report of dogs at large in Manzanita. 10/3/2016 Issued a citation for illegal stop/stand/park in Manzanita. Assisted TCSO with a report of harassment in Wheeler. Assisted Tillamook Ambulance and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical

call in Manzanita. Responded to an ordinance violation in Manzanita. 10/6/2016 Assisted TCSO with an attempt to locate a suicidal person near Manzanita. 10/7/2016 Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (46/30)

in Nehalem. Issued a citation for failure to obey a traffic control device in Manzanita. Assisted TCSO with a report of a suspicious vehicle in Nehalem. 10/8/2016 Investigated a report of theft in Manzanita

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Way back when I was a kid there were problems in Seattle in most parts of the city having what was gang related conflicts. Some of the towns leaders decided that maybe those kids didn’t have a place to go or enough to do when not in school. That was the start of a Boy’s Club organization with branches in various districts. Along with a club house in some areas they started a Boy’s Club football league. Volunteer coaches came from all walks of life and there was plenty of used equipment in various locker rooms around the city. The pads and helmets were not much to look at but they did help the reduction of bruises that come with contact sports. I was one of those kids who turned out for football

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Lettera to the Editor Saying Goodbye It is with a great fondness that I would like to say goodbye to my fellow co-workers and customers of Manzanita lumber. Thank you for sharing with me an amazing part of my life. Over my 18 years of employment many people have come and gone. Whether learning the ropes during summer break or working just out of high school trying to embody the spirit of hard work, something we like to call a “work ethic”. It was during that time, the memories which make me smile every day were created. Building of personal relationships and the interaction with such a wonderful community is what I will miss the most. Thank you to my favorite customers for the opportunity to know you. And still others, who will remain forever, if only in spirit, thank you for caring enough to make it feel like family. I have learned a lot and continue to aspire to learn more. I can only hope that I have left an impact on your lives and in our community as much as you have all done for me. As I start this new and exciting career as Manager of the Tillamook County Fairgrounds, I know those relationships will continue to grow and expert advice is still readily available and abundant in Manzanita. Camy VonSeggern Manzanita

Hello neighbor My name is Lucy Brook and I would like the opportunity to be your voice at the Nehalem City Council. I’ve lived in our three-village area for 44 years. I raised my family here; my daughters and granddaughters live here. I was a landscaper and gardener for many years; then I owned Manzanita News

& Espresso for ten years. I worked for a local CPA for a number of years during tax season. Now, I teach yoga to residents of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities. I volunteer as a gardener at the Alder Creek Farm community garden and at the North County Recreation District (NCRD). I am a founding board member of Fulcrum Community Resources and Friends of NCRD, both nonprofit organizations that serve our community. I love this town, the surrounding areas, and the people that live here. I started out with no platform, simply wanting to be a thoughtful, listening voice for YOU on the city council. Over the course of my campaign, a platform has emerged. I would like to see the city explore the urban growth boundary (ugb), the viability of our drinking watershed long into the future, affordable housing, re-visit the ugb sign ordinance, and create a friendly welcoming atmosphere at city hall and at city council meetings. I believe in the power of the people and I want to have as many voices share in governing our beautiful city as possible. Please know, that no matter what happens in the upcoming election, I will get your input to the council. Sincerely, Lucy Brook

Dear neighbors Two weeks ago, Bill Dillard and I agreed to do a video interview. The goal was to help you make an informed decision about who is the best and most capable candidate for Mayor of Nehalem. The nonpartisan video was proposed by a local filmmaker. His plan was simple. He would ask us each a few questions based on community input and then our answers would be shown to you without edits. The interviews

were to take place on separate days in the NCRD. And to be most fair, the filmmaker gave us the questions ahead of time so that we could prepare our answers. I thought it was a great idea and readily agreed. And so did Bill... until two days ago when he saw your questions. I regret to inform you that Bill Dillard has suddenly pulled out of the video interview. He has broken his promise to participate because, apparently, he is either afraid, or unable, to answer your questions about Nehalem’s Comprehensive Plan (see below). • Nehalem deserves a Mayor who follows through on his promises. • Nehalem needs a Mayor who is capable of responding to your tough questions and honest concerns about the future of our city. This Sunday, October 2 at 3pm in the NCRD Riverbend Room, Micah White will be hosting an opportunity for Nehalem voters to ask him questions. And on Sunday, October 9 at 3pm in the NCRD Riverbend Room the Nehalem People’s Association will host our third open community discussion about Nehalem’s Next 100 Years. Meanwhile, Bill declares he has no ideas (“There’s nothing new on my plate right now,” he told the Headlight Herald) and refuses to answer your questions. So, to help you make an informed decision in the upcoming election, here are your questions that Bill saw and then decided he can’t, and won’t, answer: Q1- Could you please itroduce yourself by telling the voters something about yourself and your connection to Nehalem. Q2- What area or areas of the Nehalem Comprehensive Plan would you focus more attention on? Q3- Mr. Dillard. There

is a sentiment among some voters that Nehalem has been run for years as a good old boy and girl’s club. That the status quo is good enough and no revisions to the Comprehensive Plan in 9 years is a good example of City Council inaction. What would you say to people who hold this point of view? Q4- Please explain why Nehalem Voters should support you? Micah White Candidate for Mayor of Nehalem

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As the Mayor of Nehalem and a lifelong resident and the grandson of the past owners of Nehalem’s phone system, I feel compelled to respond to your August 21 letter to the Nehalem people’s Association. First, I feel very insulted by your comment that my office as Mayor is a result of my heredity. First off I have been ELECTED by the citizens of Nehalem to the City Council since 2003. Yes, years ago my father was a council member and was so for many years. I was formerly the Council President and, as a result of the resignation of Dale Stockton and the legal necessity of appointing a council member to the Mayor’s position, I was elected to fill the remaining term of Dale Stockton. My heredity had nothing to do with it. I will say I am sure that being a lifelong resident of Nehalem versus your three plus years in Nehalem had much to do with my being selected to fill Dale Stockton’s shoes. They are big shoes to fill. I am proud to follow in his footsteps. Now onto other points of your letter. The most

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Train Service Daily 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. in Garibaldi; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Rockaway Beach. Thursday, Oct. 13 Open Clay Studio: 10 a.m. at Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. For more info visit hoffmanblog.org. $ Silver Services Yoga: 10 – 11 a.m. at the Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St., Manzanita. $40 for five classes. Contact Holly Smith at 503-3684883. Writing Alive!: 2 – 4 p.m. at the Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St., Manzanita. For more info visit hoffmanblog.org. $ LNWC Speaker Series: Kilchis Estuary Restoration at the Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita at 7 p.m. Free. Contact lnwc@nehalemtel. net Friday, Oct. 14 Open Gallery: Stop by the Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, from 2 – 4 p.m. every Friday and check out the latest artwork. Contact 503-3683846. Manzanita Pickle Ball Club: 3 – 5 p.m. at Nehalem Elementary School Gym. Free. Saturday, Oct. 15 Energy Yoga: 9:30 – 11 a.m. Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St., Manzanita. $50 for five classes, $12 drop-ins. Contact Lola Sacks at 503368-6227. Open Clay Studio: 10 a.m. at Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. For more info visit hoffmanblog.org. Wild Mushroom Hike: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Oswald West State Park, Arch Cape, west parking lot. Free, registration required. Contact 503-368-3203. Story Hour: 11 a.m. at the North Tillamook Library in Manzanita. Free. Contact 503-368-6665. Manzanita Pickle Ball Club: 12 p.m. at Manzanita City Park on 3rd St. Free. Writing Workshop: “Writing Outside the Box” at 1 p.m. at the Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Contact 503-368-3203. $ Hey Loretta!: Musical tribute to Loretta Lynn starting at 7 p.m. at the NRCD Theater, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Contact 503-3687008. $ Manzanita Writer’s

Series: 7 p.m. at the Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Led by Liz Prato. For more info visit hoffmanblog.org. $ Sunday, Oct. 16 Energy Yoga: 9:30 – 11 a.m. Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St., Manzanita. $50 for five classes, $12 drop-ins. Contact Lola Sacks at 503368-6227. Life Drawing: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Nehalem. $20 per class. Contact Judy Sorrel at 503-368-7868. Elections Forum: Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. From 2 – 4 p.m. Free. Contact 503-368-5343. Monday, Oct. 17 Meditation: 5 – 5:45 p.m. at the Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St., Manzanita. Free. Contact Lola Sacks at 503-368-6227. Manzanita Pickle Ball Club: 3 – 5 p.m. at Nehalem Elementary School Gym. Free. CANCELLED - Manzanita Planning Commission meeting due to no agenda items. The next Planning Commission regular meeting is set for 4 p.m., Nov. 21. Tuesday, Oct. 18 Open Clay Studio: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Contact 503-368-3846. $ Writing Lounge: 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. $5 suggested donation. Contact 503-368-3846. Mah Jong Lessons: 3 p.m. at North Tillamook Library, 571 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Contact 503-368-6665.

Pub in Manzanita, starting at 6:30 p.m. Free. Contact 503368-5080. DJ & Karaoke: 9 p.m. at the Manzanita Lighthouse Pub & Grub, 36480 Hwy. 101, Nehalem. Free. Contact 503-368-4990. Thursday, Oct. 20 Open Clay Studio: 10 a.m. at Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. For more info visit hoffmanblog.org. $ Silver Services Yoga: 10 – 11 a.m. at the Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St., Manzanita. $40 for five classes. Contact Holly Smith at 503-3684883. Writing Alive!: 2 – 4 p.m. at the Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St., Manzanita. For more info visit hoffmanblog.org. $ Manzanita Film Series: 7:30 p.m. at the Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Enjoy monthly screening of films about Pacific NW made by filmmakers from the Pacific NW. $5 Friday, Oct. 21 Open Gallery: Stop by the Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, from 2 – 4 p.m. every Friday and check out the latest artwork. Contact 503-3683846. Manzanita Pickle Ball Club: 3 – 5 p.m. at Nehalem Elementary School Gym. Free. Book Release Party: “Wander” by Lori Tobias. Starting at 7 p.m. at the Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Free. For more info visit hoffmanblog.org.

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CANCELLED – Mayors and Administrators of Cities in Tillamook County regular meeting. The next meeting is scheduled at 12 p.m., at Rockaway Beach City Hall, Jan. 18.

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Workshop: Save Short Sands, 2 p.m. at the Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Free. Contact Nancy Webster at rockawaycitizen.water@ gmail.com. Sunday, Oct. 23 Energy Yoga: 9:30 – 11 a.m. Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St., Manzanita. $50 for

five classes, $12 drop-ins. Contact Lola Sacks at 503368-6227. Life Drawing: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Nehalem. $20 per class. Contact Judy Sorrel at 503-368-7868. Monday, Oct. 24 Reactive Dog Group Class: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at Manzanita City Park. Group meets five Mondays in a row, except Halloween. $180 for all five classes. Contact Cati Foss at 503-468-2559 for enrollment form in advance. Forms due by Oct. 17. Proof of current vaccinations required. Manzanita Pickle Ball Club: 3 – 5 p.m. at Nehalem Elementary School Gym. Free. Meditation: 5 – 5:45 p.m. at the Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St., Manzanita. Free. Contact Lola Sacks at 503-368-6227. Tuesday, Oct. 25 Open Clay Studio: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Contact 503-368-3846. $ Writing Lounge: 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. $5 suggested donation. Contact 503-368-3846.

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Meditation 5p.m. Center for the Contemplative Arts. 300 Division St. Manzanita. MONDAY AL-ANON – 7-8 p.m. North County Recreation District, Nehalem. 503-3685093. 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 503-368Mah Jong Lessons: 3 p.m. 3846. at North Tillamook Library, 571 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. MAH JONG LESSON Contact 503-368-6665. 3 p.m. at the North Tillamook County Library in Manzanita. Wednesday, Oct. 26 For more information, call Morning T’ai Chi: 10 – 503-368-6665. 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 DiviWEDNESDAY sion St., Manzanita. Contact 503-368-6227. $ VOLUNTEER CEMVolunteer Work Party: ETERY BEAUTIFICA11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Historic TION - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Legion Cemetery the Historic American Legion in Nehalem. Free. Contact Cemetery on Necarney Blvd Val Magee at 808-264-1454. in Nehalem. For more information, contact Val Magee at Evening Yoga: 5 – 6:30 808-264-1454. p.m. at Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 DiviT’ai Chi: Yang, long sion St., Manzanita, $40 for form from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on five classes, $10 drop-in. Wednesdays at the Center for Contact Lola Sacks at 503the Contemplative Arts, 300 368-6227, Division St., in Manzanta. All are welcome. Contact Cal DJ & Karaoke: 9 p.m. at Getty at 503-368-7651. the Manzanita Lighthouse Pub & Grub, 36480 Hwy. PICKLE BALL - 2:30 101, Nehalem. Free. Contact p.m. in Manzanita City Park 503-368-4990. on 3rd Street. New members Thursday, Oct. 27 or drop-ins welcome. Contact Open Clay Studio: 10 Corinne at cbbcalm@hota.m. at Hoffman Center for mail.com for more informathe Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., tion. Manzanita. For more info visit hoffmanblog.org. $ MOVIE NIGHT – 6 p.m. at the Rising Star Cafe in Silver Services Yoga: Wheeler. Call 503-368-3990. 10 – 11 a.m. at the Center for the Contemplative Arts, ALCOHOLICS ANON300 Division St., Manzanita. YMOUS - 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. $40 for five classes. Contact North County Recreation Holly Smith at 503-368District, Nehalem. 503-3684883. 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. BRIDGE, PINOCHLE AND CRIBBAGE – 1-3 p.m. North County Rec. District, Nehalem. 503-3553381. 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 4 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@hotmail.com for more information. GRANDPARENTS PARENTING AGAIN – Call Steve or Jackie for meetings. 503-355-2440.

Letters to Editor the continued ism, xenophobia, anger and intimidation”. Again, I ask “Is this the way you would conduct yourself if you were to be elected Mayor”? Calling those who disagree with you names? Maybe this is the way the Occupy Movement, that you are so proud of acts, but this isn’t the way Nehalem folks have lived together for over a hundred years. As to the “pusillanimously discussed” iPads, this was just an item that the City Manager presented to us. Of course, it was a topic of conversation. I personally don’t think that the Council will approve this proposal. I am troubled by your insinuation that the Council was considering “buy(ing) themselves $5400 worth of iPads with city funds”. Quite frankly, you owe the Council an apology for inferring that Councilor members would use City of Nehalem taxes and funds for their personal benefit, please re-read the minutes from previous city meetings to verify that they were for CITY use not personal use. IE.. another piece of equipment for the City. To save you the effort this is a direct copy from the minutes of July 11, 2016 “City Manager Shafer said anything created on the iPads would be public record, but

the city would adopt an IT policy and the iPads would not be for personal use.” You then accuse the Council of enticing a Nehalem property owner to develop a commercial piece of property with $205,000 to cover the cost of paving this piece of property. Just to get the facts straight, the property owner recently offered the property to the City of Nehalem. The Council turned down the offer. The owner has subsequently come back with a proposal to develop the parcel and asked if the City would be interested in sharing some costs that would benefit Nehalem merchants. This was NOT generated by the council. An honest reporting of what was discussed regarding this proposal by the owner would have informed the reader that council members felt that the offer was more than they felt comfortable with. Mr. White, you really need to get your facts straight before you begin impugning the integrity of well-respected members of our town. You have repeatedly spoken about your desire for Nehalem to have clean water. Are you insinuating that Nehalem’s water supply is not clean? Where is this information coming from? Our monthly

water reports show that our water is always well within the state standards for good potable water. Our Public Works Director, Don Davidson, is a state certified water technician. The quality of Nehalem’s water is one of Don’s most proud achievements. Don is a well-known and respected lifelong resident of Nehalem with family roots going back one hundred years. Impugning his qualifications or the quality of water that he is responsible for is not a very good way to endear yourself to the residents of Nehalem. Your newsletter has quite a laundry list of things that you envision for Nehalem’s future. After your three and a half years here, what makes you the expert on what the City of Nehalem needs? Could I suggest something to you? Instead of dividing people into “optimists” and “angry defeatists” and traveling around the country and the world giving talks about “activism”, how about getting a job here in the community and learning about what really living in a small community is about. Nehalem is a small closely knit community in

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Friday, Oct. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. Open Gallery, View contemporary art in the Hoffman Gallery

CENTER SPOTLIGHT Mary Roberts Clay Studio volunteer: Creates beautiful art, and teaches and coordinates workshops and art shows.

Saturday, Oct. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. Writing Outside the Box” Workshop Led by Liz Prato, Tuition: $35 Register at hoffmanblog.org Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. Manzanita Writers’ Series Author Liz Prato: “Baby’s On Fire” Open mic follows. Admission: $7 Monday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. Hoffman Center Board Meeting Public invited to attend Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Writing Lounge, Open to all Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. (SPECIAL NIGHT), Manzanita Film Series: Wandering Reel Film Festival Five short films: Theme “Postmodern Fairytales”, Admission: $5 Friday, Oct. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. Open Gallery, View contemporary art in the Hoffman Gallery

Friday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. Book Release Event “Wander” A novel by Lori Tobias (Former coast reporter for The Oregonian) Free Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Beginning Encaustics” Painting Workshop Let by Pam Nichols Learn layering, scraping, basic texture, collage, incising and more. Tuition: $85.00. Supply Fee: $100.00 Register at hoffmanblog.org Sunday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. “Still Life” presentation by Liz Cole Dramatic reading on end-of-life issues, followed by professional panel discussion Cost: $10

Please visit hoffmanblog.org for more information on these events. To remain a vital community asset, the Hoffman Center relies on funding from people who recognize the value it brings to our community. Send donations to Hoffman Center, PO Box 678, Manzanita, OR 97139. Questions? Call 503-368-3846 or e-mail hoffmancenter@nehalemtel.net The Hoffman Center is a non-profit public-benefit charity, qualified under IRS Section 501(c)(3).

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disconcerting aspect of your letter is that you have somehow divided our town into two factions where none existed before. There are the “good” guys (“optimists) and the “bad “guys (“angry defeatists”). So for the first time in anyone’s memory, Nehalem is supposedly a divided community where the defeatists are suppressing and thwarting the will of the people (the “optimists”). Is this how you think you will bring unity to our quiet little community? You quote one person who said “We must define the qualities of Nehalem that we love so we can create a plan to protect them”. Just who is “We”? And what plan is this? That some group is going to plan today how Nehalem residents are to live 100 years from now? You mention a Vision Committee that will plan “a strategy for Nehalem’s next 100 years”. Who are these people? And just what right and special view of the future do these Vision Committee members have to determine the lives of people not yet born? Just how are these folks to be chosen to be committee members? You have labeled the Mayor and present councilors (the “same Old Boys”) as representing “defeat-

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Letters to the Editor continued which people wave at each other when driving down the street and where people drive around neighbor’s dogs sleeping on the warm asphalt streets in the summer. It’s as close to small town paradise as anyone can find and I think that in November you are going to find that out. Mr. White, Nehalem is not a political experiment. It’s our home. One last question: If you are elected Mayor, one of your duties is to lead the council and the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Will you be doing that? Bill L Dillard Jr Mayor, City of Nehalem

Dear Friends and New Friends of Manzanita I am one of the candidates for the Manzanita City Council. In 2012, Judi Hanson and I became full time residents of Manzanita after building our LEED Certified home. We are native Oregonians and Manzanita has always been dear to my heart. During the summer of 1967 and 1968, my father had me help with the family business by delivering fresh produce from Netarts to Manzanita. At that time, the Little Apple was known as Wright’s Grocery. The Quonset hut on Manzanita Avenue and US 101 was Dumas’ Grocery Store. In 1984, my Mom and

Dad returned to Manzanita to start their second career by opening The Candy Basket. They knew a candy store was one way to guarantee seeing all their grandkids very frequently!! In 1977, I graduated from Portland State University with a BS degree in Business Administration. In the 35 years of my career I worked in the commercial pipe trades. The last 20 years of my employment was as a project/construction manager in the Semiconductor industry (Intel). I also worked for the Portland School District as their Mechanical Department Foreman. At the early age of 35, I knew where I wanted to retire-MANZANITA!! So in 1988, I invested in our Manzanita lot. Shortly thereafter, I initiated a petition to the Tillamook County Sanitation Department on behalf of the Classic Ridge residents. As a result of my efforts, 60 lots in Classic Ridge were added to the City Sewer System eliminating their individual septic tank systems. Throughout my life, my volunteer activities have included: Little League baseball coach and activities with my 3 sons at Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon. Pine Grove Community Center: Setup tables, work group activities on building issues. EVC: Team member on Wayfinding subcommittee and metal Conex emergency

supplies. City of Manzanita: Working with Jerry Taylor on added directional signs for Classic Ridge. Mudd Nick Foundation: Co-sponsored field trip to Portland for careers in the trades. Manzanita Tour of Homes: Hosted at 2 open houses and opened our home for the 2012 Tour Manzanita Men’s Golf Club: I donate my $2.25. Now that I am retired and our landscaping is finished, I asked myself: “How can I share my talents and business expertise with the community that I love?” As you fill out your voting ballot in the next few weeks, I ask for your vote for Manzanita City Council. A vote to ensure that the integrity, and uniqueness of Manzanita will continue on into the future. Scott Galvin

Vote No on Measure 97 If you’re like me, you’ve gotten quite frustrated with the ineffectiveness of our state government. You’re frustrated with the degradation of our infrastructure; our roads, railways and bridges. You’re sick and tired of our children being pawns of both Democrats and Republicans in the eternal fight for sustainable funding for education. With all of these frustrations, Measure 97 - a tax on

the gross sales of companies that are incorporated as “C Corporations” and who gross $25 million or more - might seem like a logical solution, right? It isn’t. If you haven’t already been, you will soon be inundated by the Yes on 97 propaganda that is based nowhere in facts, but rather is designed to tug at your heartstrings. These messages rely on the assumption that voters won’t actually dig into the measure, that they will ignore the non-partisan warnings of the dangers this measure poses, and that facts simply won’t matter as long as they keep telling stories. The Yes on 97 campaign will continue to try and play on Oregonians’ desire to do good. For example, “All of this money will go to education, seniors and health care,” is a statement we hear a lot. However, with a simple majority vote, the legislature can appropriate this money however it wants. “Out-of-state and big corporations will be paying most of this tax.” Given the current anti-corporation environment in urban areas like Portland, this is a very popular line. What it conveniently doesn’t point out is that companies with slim margins and high overhead like grocery stores, car dealerships, bookstores, lumber companies and others - will no longer be taxed on profit, but on gross revenue. If they bring in $30 million but they spend $29 million they aren’t

taxed on $1 million like they are now; they’re taxed on $30 million. The only feasible way for a company to survive such a gargantuan tax hike is to raise prices and lower overhead, which will most likely mean lost jobs. That means Measure 97 single-handedly imposes a sales tax and kills tens of thousands of jobs. In fact, Former state economist Tom Potiowsky called Measure 97 a “sales tax on steroids.” Another quip the Yes on 97 campaign likes to toss around is that this is about the wealthiest paying their fair share. That “this is about fairness”. There is nothing fair about this tax. If anything, this tax hurts rural Oregonians more than anyone else. For example, this tax only applies to companies incorporated as “C-Corporations.” S-Corporations, Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs), BCorporations, Sole Proprietorships, etc. aren’t subject to this new tax. The way a business incorporates has everything to do with their organizational structure, and far less about how much money they make. Yet Fred Meyer and Safeway, the two large grocery stores that serve our rural town, are C-Corps. That means they will be subject to a massive tax increase. However, New Seasons, Whole Foods, and other high-end grocery stores that cater to high-income areas are incorporated in other ways. That means they won’t

have to pay. How is that fair? How is that anything but arbitrary? The non-partisan Legislative Revenue Office has said that Measure 97 would cause a net-loss of more than 30,000 private sector jobs. The LRO also projects that Measure 97 would cost the average Oregonian $600 per year. While an upper-class family can handle an extra $1,200 per year, $1,200 for a family making $40,000 a year is a big deal. If we truly want to address the important issues of school funding, affordable health care and senior services, we must work collaboratively and pragmatically to come to common solutions for the betterment of everyone. Measure 97 attempts to remove $6 billion from Oregon’s economy while convincing Oregonians that it will have nothing but positive effects on everyone. It takes the real problem of stable funding for important services and insists that the only solution is killing tens of thousands of jobs and increasing the tax burden of Oregon businesses by anywhere from 500-to-5000%. Let’s work to find real solutions, not massive political battles that accomplish nothing. Vote no on Measure 97. Adam Schwend Real Estate Broker Coast Real Estate Professionals

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Defense propels Pirates to first NWL win in years By Brad Mosher bmosher@countrymedia.net

It has been a long time since the Neah-Kah-Nie Pirates have tasted a Northwest League football win at the varsity level. A year ago, the school cancelled its league schedule after injuries decimated the team and forced it to play an eight-man or JV schedule. The Pirates ended that drough with a 32-8 victory over Nestucca in Cloverdale. Although the Pirates jumped out to an early lead, it was the defense the coach

praised after the win. “Turnovers were the key,” Neah-Kah-Nie coach Chris Bennet said. “We recovered four fumbles and got the ball on those. “We really were able to capitalize on those turnovers. “We had two pick-6s (interceptions) that were really big for us,” he added. Greg Elligsen and Destin Donaldson picked up the defensive scores. “He’s a freshman kid who has been playing some good defense for us,” Bennett said about Donaldson. “This week he

really came into his own.” The coach praised the Bobcats. “Nestucca did a very, very good job defending us. They were putting their linebackers where they needed to be and they were really tough up front. “Really, they shut our offense down,” the coach added. “In the second half, it was all our defense that did the work,” Bennett said. Still, Bennett agreed that getting the win was big for the Pirates. “It was a big win for us. But I told the guys after the game

‘we have to quit these ugly wins.’” Josh Longfellow had 17 carries for 133 yards and two touchdowns for the Pirates. Max Halvorsen had eight carries for 82 yards and one touchdown – a 54-yard run near the end of the first half. Monroe dominates The Pirates dropped a 56-6 non-league game to Monroe Friday. The Pirates will head to Knappa Friday for a showdown with the Loggers, with a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Lady Pirates edge City Christian for first volleyball win dropped the first set to the visitors (2025), then rallied for a 25-20 win to tie the score. City Christian came back with a 2520 win to grab a 2-1 edge. The Pirates rallied with a 26-24 win

to tie the match, then pulled out the victory in the fifth set (16-14). Loggers visit Thursday Vernonia comes to Rockaway Beach tonight for a NWL battle at 7 p.m.

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Citizen photo by Brad Mosher Pirates’ defense held Nestucca to 8 points in first NWL win for the season.

Year Of Wellness OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS Fall Colors & Halloween Skeletons!

Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. Go PURPLE for Domestic Violence Awareness – Wear purple on Fridays; Change porch lights to purple bulbs; Display purple lights in windows; Place or wear purple ribbons. Contact Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center for more information. Just like Halloween, aging can be scary. Learn about bone health October 14th with Tillamook Talks speaker, OSU Professor Dr. Kathy Gunter.

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Neah-Kah-Nie charges off the the starting line at Tuesday’s Bigfoot Invitational/Northwest League Championship meet at Twin Rocks Camp in Rockaway Beach. The team finished second to Nestucca in the league race by just four points, 32 to 36. The team also placed seventh in the Bigfoot Invite race with 130 points.

Pirates second twice in NWL title races Neah-Kah-Nie runners won both the boys and girls races Tuesday, but the teams had to settle for second in the Northwest League cross country championships at Twin Rocks Camp in Rockaway Beach. Colby Hixson won the individual league title with a time of 20:51.85 for the 5-kilome-

ter course. Nestucca edged the Pirates for the team title by four points 32 to 36. Nestucca won the girls title with 32 points, followed by the Pirates with 34 points. Freshman Karissa Hadermann won the race (24:47.01), followed by Aspen Backer (third, 26:51.08) and Lacoya Remy-Hamer (eighth).

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10/3 World Day of Bullying Prevention/Blue Shirt Day - Go BLUE to help raise awareness of bullying & cyberbullying 10/3 - 11/11 Walk with Ease, Mon. Wed. Fri, Tillamook County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall Balcony, 10:30-11:30 am. OSU Extension for info. 503-842-2433 10/8 PC Oktoberfest 10/8 This Place: Tillamook Bay – A Conversation, Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, 1 - 3:30 pm 10/8 Tillamook Community Chorus 35th anniversary Sing-In, Bethel Baptist Church 2 - 4 pm 10/8 Food Roots – 10th Anniversary Pie Auction, Port of Tillamook Bay Officers Mess Hall, Tillamook, 6:30 pm 10/9 World Mental Health Day 10/11 Medicare & More, Tillamook Main Library, 11 am - 12:30 pm 10/12 Wellness Screenings at North Coast Home Care, Tillamook 9 - 10 am 10/12 Art & Resilience in Practice, Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center, 5:30 pm RSVP to 503-842-9486 10/13 Tillamook Main Library Teen Program - Make buttons, crafts, talk books 5:30 - 6:45 pm 10/14 Tillamook Talks: Dr. Kathy Gunter “Healthy Bones” Dept. of Forestry/3rd St., Noon - 2 pm 10/17 Medicare & More, Tillamook Main Library, 10 - 11:30 am 10/19 When is a bruise not a bruise? Identification of abuse & neglect, TBCC - 2 sessions - 8 am - Noon OR 1 - 5 pm 10/20 Positive Approach to Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Oregon Care Partners, Shilo Inn, Tillamook, 9 am - 4 pm 10/25 Doc Talk-Early Breast Cancer Detection, Nikki Kuehl, FNP & LaLonnie Hurliman, Tillamook Main Library, 5:30 - 6:30 pm 10/26 Trauma Informed Care: In Practice, Tillamook Main Library, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, RSVP to 503-842-8294 10/28 “Medicare 101” class for consumers, Kiawanda Community Center, Pacific City, 10 am - Noon 10/28 Domestic Violence Awareness Memorial Walk, Noon, meet at TWCRC, 1902 2nd St., for walk to Carnahan Park 10/28 Teen Program After Hours Foam Dart Blaster Battle: Zombies, South County Library, Pacific City 5 pm

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The Lady Pirates picked up their first volleyball win of the season, edging winless City Christian in five sets (3-2) Thursday. Playing in front of a home crowd in Rockaway Beach, the Lady Pirates

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(503) 815-2110 980 Third Street, Suite 100, Tillamook. submitted photo Karissa Hadermann (left) and Aspen Becker (right) close in on the finish line in a recent race. Becker and Hadermann placed first and second Tuesday at the Warrenton Wreck invitational in Warrenton.

Pirates runners romp, raid Warrenton Wreck gold Neah-Kah-Nie battled rain squalls, high winds and a shortened course, but nothing kept the Pirates from sweeping away with the gold at the third annual Warrenton Wreck cross country invitational Tuesday. Colby Hixson won the boys race and led his crew to a narrow 55-58 victory over Rainier for the team title Tuesday, Clatskanie was right behind, scoring 60 points in third place, followed by Warrenton (65), Knappa (fifth, 124 points) and City Christian (sixth, 162 points. The key to the narrow win was Neah-Kah-Nie’s four-pack, placing 12th through 15th. The four made sure the team’s final scoring runner was the first to cross the line between the six teams. Dylan Mitchell came in 12th with a time of 18:08, while Willie Davidson (13th, 18:21), Tyler Ernst (14th, 18:29) and Brady Haylett (15th, 18:31) closed out the tight finish for the Pirates. Senior Wade Becker placed 18th with a time 18:52, while Robert Waldron placed 22nd with a time of 19:45. Freshman Ethan Lee came in 24th (19:50), while Ecca Fry was 29th (20:33). Justin Lee (35th, 20:48), Sam Holm (38th, 21:17) and Animesh Patel (55th, 24:57) rounded out the team. Haylett’s 15th place finish was better than Rainier’s fourth runner (16th) and fifth (28th) and helped to offset the fact Rainier put three finishers in before Neah-KahNie’s second finisher. The race was about 600 meters short of the usual 5-kilometer distance, according to coach Brett Duer. “It was a very stormy day with high winds and rain squalls. Due to weather, the course was modified on the beach and was not a full 5K. But it made for a fast race,” the coach said. Lady Pirates romp Neah-Kah-Nie’s girls ran away with the Warrenton Wreck gold Tuesday, scoring just 33 points to dominate the cross country race. Freshmen Aspen Becker and Karissa Hadermann ran away from the field, finishing almost two minutes

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ahead of the third runner in the race from Knappa. Becker was first in 19:25, while Hadermann was three seconds behind. Neah-Kah-Nie put four runners in the first 10 finishers, with Lacoya Reny-Hamer coming in sixth (22:07) and Roan Childress (10th, 22:40) Montana Ruona (14th, 23:44) and Nula Reid (15th, 23:48) closed the door on the rest of the teams in the race. Mairade Reid (28th, 27:09) and Kayla Naylor (29th, 27:19) followed to complete the team finish. Rainier placed second among the four teams with a total of 47 points, while Clatskanie was third (69 points) and Warrenton was fourth (81 points). Prep for district meets The Pirates will be heading to Bush Park in Salem Oct. 20 for the pre-district meet for Special Districts 2 and 3. The teams will return Oct. 27 to the same course for the 3A/2A/1A District 3 championship race.

“David has a wide range of experience in both the private and public sectors. He has worked very hard over the years to protect the interests of our citizens – North, Central, and South. He is a person of integrity, balance, and he is a very good listener.” Garry Bullard, Manzanita “Let me define a leader. He must have vision and passion and not be afraid of any problem. Instead, he should know how to defeat it. Most importantly, he must work with integrity. David is a good man, and he sticks to his principles: a man of honesty and hard work, integrity.” Larry and Pamela Zweifel, Zweifel Farms Tillamook “David is an extremely hard worker and supports a balanced approach in managing our natural resources. He sees both the details and the big picture. He will make an excellent commissioner.” Doug Olson, Pacific City

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“After careful consideration of the two candidates for Tillamook County Commissioner, I support David Yamamoto.” Shaena Peterson, Mayor of Bay City “David’s well known commitment to accountability in government will promote an atmosphere of openness in the area of county finances. If you want to see responsible people in government, join me in supporting David for Tillamook County Commissioner.” Rudy Fenk, Tillamook “David gathers the facts on issues before making decisions. He listens carefully to people’s viewpoints. David would be an excellent Tillamook County Commissioner.” Paul Hanneman, Former Tillamook County Commissioner, Former Oregon State Representative, and Author of “The Bottle Bill.” “David will be a practical and transparent County Commissioner.” Alex Sifford, Past Council Coordinator, Nestucca, Neskowin, and Sand Land Watershed Council

“David is a highly qualified individual to serve on the County Commission. His years of selfless service in support of economic interests, including state and county fisheries, have earned my enthusiastic support. Tillamook County simply deserves the best.” John Holloway, Co-Chair, Recreational Fishing Alliance–Oregon Chapter; Chairman, Groundfish Advisory Panel, Pacific Fishery Management Council; Member, Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council “David has made issues surrounding our local industries a priority in his campaign. He asks good questions, listens carefully to the answers, and takes a balanced approach to problem solving.” Bill Haggerty, Director, Soil and Water Conservation District; Retired Logger and Dairy Farmer “David Yamamoto is my choice for County Commissioner. His sound business experience and his knowledge of the Tillamook County environment will serve our citizens well.” Leila Salmon, Manzanita

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Potatoes, goodness unearthed

The Golightly Gourmet Dana Zia “The potato is one of humanity’s most important weapons in the battle against hunger.” Carlos Ochoa Potatoes are a subject near and dear to my heart. Maybe it is partly being born and raised in Idaho, maybe because they bring waves of bliss over me when I eat them. Either way, there is so much to share on this delicious subject that there will be two articles devoted to potatoes. Last weekend, I skipped out to the garden patch armed with a pitch fork and gloves, and unearthed a buried treasure of hundreds of pounds of potatoes. I felt like triumphant like a prospector, digging up these nuggets of goodness. I kept giggling and exclaiming, “we’re rich!” As I dug through the earth, my mind turned to our ancestors and how potatoes were the nutritious cushion between them and starvation. But this wasn’t always true. Potatoes appeared out of thin air, on the slopes on the Andes in South America some 7000 years ago. Their amazing ability to grow in austere conditions and store well through the winter made them a favored food of early Andean people. The Spaniards didn’t cart them over to Europe till the late 1500’s as a botanical curiosity. Then, they were only cultivated as a cheap food to feed prison inmates and animals. The rest of Europe wasn’t having anything to

do with the potato either due to its reputation as food of the underprivileged and being from the dreaded nightshade family. This foreign tuber was considered drop dead toxic by the public. Oh, and they might cause Leprosy among other things. The French went so far as to make the cultivation of spuds forbidden. Two hundred years later, enter stage left, the Frenchman and pharmacist Antoine Parmentier. Parmentier had developed an impressive respect for the potato while imprisoned in Prussia during the “seven years war.” He was faced with eating this “hog food” or die of starvation. He ate the potatoes. Lo and behold, he didn’t become poisoned. In fact, he thrived. In 1772, Parmentier came back to France and took up the crusade for the modest potato. Even though he proved through scientific studies that it wasn’t poisonous, still no one would eat it. So finally, as a last ditch effort, he planted 50 acres of potatoes, right outside of the Paris city limits, and set armed guards on the “valuable” patch. These guards were instructed to take any and all bribes to share the “loot” and withdraw at night for plunders. Sure enough, the stolen potatoes spread astoundingly fast through the French countryside. By the 1780s potatoes had become a valuable food crop throughout Europe. In the United States, it was still largely a food grown for hogs till the mid-1800s, when potato blight brought about the “Great Famine” in Ireland. Ireland’s population dropped by 50% in just a few years from starvation and mass exodus! Most of these emigrants came to North America and brought their great love of potatoes with them. And that, my friends, is how potatoes became a beloved staple on the America table in just the last 200 years. Amazing huh? Who doesn’t love potato gratin? I mean it is the perfect dish to show off the

earthiness and creamy goodness of the potato. This recipe is one of my personal favorites with the blue cheese elevating the dish to sublime.

Blue Cheese Potato Gratin

Adapted from Cooking light, serves 4-6. If you don’t like blue cheese sub any cheese you like, but really you should try the blue cheese. 2 tablespoons of butter 3 tablespoons of unbleached flour 2 ½ cups of milk ¾ cup of crumbled blue cheese 1 teaspoon of salt Few cranks of black pepper 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons of dried tarragon 3 pounds of a boiling potato cut into thin slices ½ cup of finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Year of Wellness Challenge features high schoolers, teens Year of Wellness’ fourth quarter Challenge focuses on the youth and teens of Tillamook County, featuring programs in the county’s high schools. Research shows that nutrition and physical activity play a significant role in student learning, achievement and self-esteem. Beginning healthy habits early increases the likelihood of becoming life-long habits. Many educational and inspiring activities are planned during the ten week challenge, which began Oct. 1, to encourage high school students to participate, begin and continue a path to a healthy lifestyle. Parents and families of teens are encouraged to participate in the program too (Together, we are the solution). Look for information to be posted at the YOW Teen Challenge Facebook page: www.facebook.com/YOWTeenChallenge, or on the YOW website at tillamookcountyhealthmatters.org. During this ten week challenge, be sure to check-in with the YOW Teen Challenge Facebook page and other social media. Teens will have “extra” challenges relating to the subject of the week and participating students can enter into drawings for incentives.

Fourth Quarter Teen Challenge Map of Activities Week One: Introduction & Instruction Week Kick Off Assembly & Registration Monday: Definition of Wellness: The Challenge Begins Tuesday: Sleep Wednesday: Drinks & Snacks Thursday: Healthy Mind/ Healthy Relationships & Purpose Friday: Drugs & Alcohol Week Two: Be Honest: Smart Goals & Creating Baseline Students will set their own goals & their own baseline for: Movement, Sleep, Drinks & Food, Screen Time & Substance Usage. Week Three: Fueling Up...Choosing Wisely Choosing healthy foods and substituting water for sugared beverages Week Four: The Big 5: What’s the Big Deal About Vegetables? Incorporating vegetables into everyday life by choosing them for meals and snacks. Week 5: Move It!

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Crank up the oven to 375 degrees and get out a small saucepan. Melt the butter over medium high heat and then sprinkle the flour over the frothy butter. Cook while stirring quickly with a whisk, for a few minutes. Then, with your third arm, gradually add the milk while still whisking. The milk and butter mix will blend together nicely, and then after a few minutes, while you are still whisking, the sauce will start to thicken. Drop in the blue cheese, a little at a time, while still whisking. After the cheese has melted, stir in the tarragon, salt and pepper. Set aside and keep your fingers out of it! Get out your handy dandy

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Manzanita Council seeks public input on burning regulations By Ann Powers editor@northcoastcitizen.com

Ideas and ways to increase physical activity and moveManzanita City Manager ment. Jerry Taylor believes “too many people want to do their Week 6: Unplugged! S’mores, have their camp How much screen time fires, fire pits and kids want vs how much activity time? their weenie roastings,” to Balancing “sitting time” with totally ban all burning within “moving time.” the city. And, who could blame Week 7: Sleep! Close them? Not city council. Your Eyes & Refuel So, that’s why city ofThe Importance of sleep. ficials are asking for public input on Week 8: Gotta Talk about tougher open burning it...substance use regulations. The topic Smoking, drinking, heated up at the counand doing drugs can affect cil’s Oct. 5 regular people’s lives. Is your life meeting, stemming affected? from an incident last July sparking the Week 9: Mind, Relationdebate. ships & Purpose That’s when a lot Feelings & emotions; was cleared on Cherhealthy friendships & ry Street and a large relationships; healthy selfamount of debris was esteem. burned on site for four days. Since then, Week 10: Wellness several residents and Changes I Have Made visitors have complained and Summary & wrap-up/rewant officials to prohibit all, view of the weekly topics. or most, open burning within the city. For more information Manzanita’s Tom Campor any questions about the bell described his experience YOW Teen Challenge, please with that burn, one block contact Shelley Hurliman, from his home on Elm Street, Teen Challenge Project Coor- that he said caused many dinator at shelley@foxhurli- businesses to lose money, man.com, or 503-812-5469. ruined vacations and made some people physically ill. “Neighbors with allergies suffered and my wife contracted a lung infection,” he wrote in a letter to the council. “Vacation homeowners directly downwind of the fire could not open their windows and had to shelter their infant grandchild. Other vacation renters that I met were asthmatic and were considering leaving without visiting for the entire term of their rental.” Open burning of yard waste and household garbage makes for a lot of pollution, can cause health problems, stinks and increases fire and safety risks, according to treehugger.com. “Open burning emits particles that can be inhaled into

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the lungs, toxic chemicals, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds,” the website’s literature states. Campbell added he also had concerns with open burns occurring near Laneda Avenue that made visiting businesses “unpleasant.” At the recent council meeting, he pointed out Manzanita’s open burning regulations are the lowest permitted by law.

The city only mandates that burn permits are required for all burning, according to officials. Campbell asked the council to consider the most restrictive ordinance permitted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). “This highest category still allows residents and visitors to burn firewood outdoors to enjoy the ambience of a camp fire (or) fire pit,” he noted. Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue (NBFR) Chief Perry Sherbaugh said while he understands the community’s concerns, his department only controls the standards for open burning, not whether it should be allowed. “We’re not the fire police,” he explained. “That is a DEQ regulation and good luck in getting DEQ down here. We have no authority in enforcing (a city) ordinance.” Taylor brought four options before the council at their recent meeting: • Prohibit all open burning within the city;

• Limit open burning to fires three feet by three feet in size; • Limit open burning to three feet by three feet for recreational fires and prohibit yard debris burning with any size fire, and; • Do nothing – all fires permitted with a fire permit from NBFR. “My initial thought is that it may be time to prohibit larger debris fires as a large amount of development has occurred over the years and more people are affected by the smoke,” Taylor said. “CARTM Recycling provides an option for dealing with yard debris. However, I don’t think the community is read to accept a ban on all fires.” Mayor Garry Bullard said a small three-foot fire would not be a problem. “But as for everything else, it’s time to put a stop to it,” he said of fires used to clear construction sites, burn barrels and more. Before they put a stop to anything on the matter, city officials agreed more public input is needed. The council directed city staff to include questionnaires in residents’ next water bills. The issue is expected to be brought back before the council in February. Until then, DEQ suggests the following: • Assure all combustible material is dried to the extent practicable. Cover combustible material to protect it from moisture including precipitation or dew; • Loosely stack combustible material to eliminate dirt, rocks or other noncombustible matter to promote an adequate air supply to the burning pile, and; • Periodically restack or feed the burning pile to ensure combustion is robust and completed efficiently.