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Manzanita sees no challengers in Mayor race

Scott to take helm Jan. 1

By Ann Powers editor@northcoastcitizen.com

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arring a write-in campaign coup d’état, City Councilman Mike Scott will be Manzanita’s next mayor starting Jan. 1.

Scott is running uncontested, but voters will decide two open council seats and a marijuana ban ballot question in the Nov. 8 general election.

Mayor Gary Bullard is retiring from the city’s helm after 10 years. The mayor’s position carries a two-year term.

Bullard is confident about passing the Mike Scott mayoral torch to Scott.

“He’s well qualified,” Bullard said. “He’s a very good person and has successful experience in private business, on the planning commission and city council.”

Scott is wrapping up his second four-year term as a councilman. Previously, the native Oregonian served on the Manzanita Planning

Commission for three years and on the Rinehart Clinic Board for eight – two of which he was president.

He said a top city priority is addressing the inevitable increase of visitors and development for the small costal community with a permanent population of approximately 600.

“The Pacific Northwest is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation,” Scott noted. “Everyone wants Manzanita to stay the same as this quaint village with no more growth.

But, things will change and all we can do is manage as best we can.”

He’s also concerned about “pirate renters” – people renting their homes without getting a city license, completing safety inspections or collecting taxes from their renters.

“We need to work on strat-

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Scott Galvin

involved with the Manzanita Tour of Homes, Pine Grove Community Center, Mudd Nick Foundation and the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay. He also initiated a petition to the Tillamook County Sanitation Department on behalf of the Classic Ridge residents. As a result, 60 lots were added to the city sewer system and eliminated those individual septic tanks.

Galvin is an Oregon native and graduated from Portland State University with a degree in business administration. He said he spent the last 20 years of his career as a project/construction manager in the semiconductor industry for Intel.

The municipal election newcomer said he’s running for city council to “ensure that the integrity and uniqueness of Manzanita will continue on into the future.”

In his free time, Galvin enjoys fishing, hiking, golf, snowboarding and traveling.

Annie Naranjo-Rivera If elected, Naranjo-Rivera would be a newcomer to the council - but not to public service.

“I live to serve,” she said.

“I am at my best when I am deeply involved in the hard work that it takes to build and sustain a community, using my capabilities to improve things around me.”

The decade-long area resident is a mother, business owner, activist, teacher, volunteer, children’s theater director, arts ambassador and self-described “dedicated public servant.”

She’s served on the Hoffman Center and Fire Mountain School boards and has done development work for the Lower Nehalem Community Trust. She’s also been involved with political orga-

nizing, worked on numerous campaigns and was elected to represent Congressional District 5 as a national Bernie Sanders delegate.

Naranjo-Rivera said the core issues facing Manzanita include emergency preparedness, affordable housing and environmental preservation.

Regarding disaster preparations, she wants the council to work proactively with the Emergency Volunteer Corps in creating a strategic plan for Manzanita.

“We have an obligation to prepare ourselves and our most vulnerable community members to face a natural disaster of the scope that we are expecting,” she explained.

On affordable housing, Naranjo-Rivera sited an

Four candidates square off for Manzanita’s council race

By Ann Powers editor@northcoastcitizen.com

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ne incumbent and three newcomers are jockeying for two council vacancies, each with four-year terms. The candidates are: • Scott Galvin • Annie Naranjo-Rivera • Mick Taylor • Hans Tonjes Scott Galvin Galvin said he was picking up good vibrations when Manzanita started giving him excitations 32 years ago.

“Manzanita has a good vibe,” he said. “In 1984 I invested in our Manzanita lot because I knew then that this is where I wanted to retire.”

In 2009, Galvin built a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) home in Manzanita and became a fulltime resident in 2012. He’s been

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hile Wheeler’s municipal election has pretty much been decided – there’s five incumbent and uncontested candidates running for five open council seats - Mayor Stevie Stephens Burden said it’s still important for residents to vote.

“I would really appreciate it if they still took the time to mark their ballots,” she said. “It is a way that they can show their support for the council and the hard work they are doing on the behalf of everyone in Wheeler.”

Burden is one of the five names Wheeler voters will see on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. There’s also a marijuana measure question. The four city councilor hopefuls include:

• Dave Bell (four-year term) • Jim King (two-year unexpired term) • Loren Remy (four-year term) • Heidi Wilcox-Siglin (four-year term) Wheeler Mayor Burden has been the mayor on and off since the late 90s. She’s been at the helm this time around for nearly six years.

The long-term resident, whose family first settled in the area in the late 1800s, said her decision to run again simply comes down to a collective community duty everyone shares.

“That’s how it works here,” Burden explained.

“When you live in a community as small as Wheeler everyone needs to pitch in and help make it work. It’s my turn.”

And for her upcoming turn, the mayor said she will use her civil service experience to focus on Wheeler’s water infrastructure needs, road repairs, as well as land use and planning developments.

“We are looking forward to working with the property owners and other partners to preserve Botts Marsh, support the Salmonberry Trail and increase both our business and housing options,” she said.

Burden also serves on several committees including: • Northwest Area Commission on Transportation • Col-Pac Economic Development Board • Tillamook County’s Hazard Mitigation Program Steering Committee • Year of Wellness, Healthy People – Healthy Places Committee

Some North Tillamook County residents have called for a tri-city consolidation of Wheeler, Nehalem and Manzanita to streamline local government, bolster public services and reduce costs. The mayor said she’s against the idea.

“Currently it doesn’t make fiscal or administrative sense to merge the municipalities,” she said.

“There could come a time in the future if our populations continue to grow or resources become spread too thin. For now though I enjoy our distinct little cities and am in no hurry to move toward making the Nehalem Valley area the next Lincoln City.”

Burden has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and as worked in Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment since 1982. She said she’s focused most the

last two decades on working with Native American tribes and other indigenous peoples.

She’s been married to her husband, Alan, for 30plus years. They have two children, five grandchildren and two dogs.

Wheeler City Council Dave Bell Bell quips that he “enjoys making sawdust in my workshop.” But in reality, the 74-year-old Navy veteran, and current council president, has a jammedpacked schedule that often takes him away from his beloved man cave.

He served on the Wheeler Planning Commission and chaired the Wheeler Business Association before being appointed to the

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Bruised – but back

Manzanita welcomes visitors again as tornado debris is cleared

By Ann Powers editor@northcoastcitizen.com anzanita’s welcome sign is back up following a brief pause when a recent tornado prompted officials to discourage visitors as the city cleaned up the disaster’s aftermath.

“The clean-up has been nothing short of miraculous,” said Mayor Gary Bullard. “Manzanita is still bruised but we’re definitely back in business and we’d like to welcome people back.”

The EF2 twister tore through the center of town on Oct. 14, bringing winds up to 135 mph and carving

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a nearly mile-long, 700-foot-wide path heading northeast toward U.S. Highway 101. Tornados are measured on a scale from EF0 to EF5, with the latter being the most severe, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Bullard declared a state of emergency shortly after the twister hit at 8:18 a.m. The tornado damaged 128 structures, displaced several businesses and took out one-third of the city’s trees.

Tillamook People’s Utility District (PUD) reported about 2,500 customers lost power Friday. By Saturday evening, most of those

connections had been restored.

Officials said a second waterspout-turned-tornado made landfall at 9:09 a.m. near Oceanside that same day. No damage was reported in that incident, and no injuries or deaths were reported in either situation.

Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay (EVCNB) Coordinator Linda Kozlowski said about 35 volunteers hit the streets directing traffic and whatever else was needed. Two emergency shelters were set up and residents were bringing food to the disaster teams on the scene.

“People were Johnny-onthe-spot, prepared and ready to respond,” she said. “The volunteers are very proud to have been helping their community.”

Not only are the volunteers proud, so is State Sen. Betsy Johnson of the exemplary efforts made to protect the welfare of the coastal community within her district.

“I have held Manzanita up repeatedly to other cities as an astonishing model of emergency preparedness,” she said. “There is a

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n Mayor Continued from Page A1 egies to get these people to come into the system and be good citizens,” Scott said.

He added another “complicated problem without an easy solution” is a lack of employees for local businesses and affordable housing where they can live. He said he’s confident the future council will be able to work

together and find effective solutions.

The retired financial services businessman has been a Manzanita property owner for 26 years. He and his wife, Phyllis, moved to the small coastal community fulltime 11 years ago.

Scott graduated from Portland State University, was a Naval commander and served in the Vietnam War. “I have spent my lifetime in management and leadership positions,” he said.

“Now is the time in my life for me to use that experience

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Tillamook People’s Utility District crews work at restoring service to the 2,500 customers who lost power during the tornado earlier this month.

Dante, of Calvary Bible, and Dorene Dunlap, of St. Catherine’s, provided music.

Go Bag class Continued from Page A1 EVCNB will be hosting one of their emergency “Go Bag” classes on Oct. 28 culture of preparedness in from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Manzanita that doesn’t exist at the Nehalem Bay Fire and anywhere else. It’s a comfort Rescue BF&R Station, 36375 to the citizens and may have Hwy 101 North. The focus of minimized any additional this training will be tornado damage.” preparation. No registration Post-tornado assistance is required. For questions, While locals have weathered the storm well, the worst contact president@evcnb.org. may be yet to come – as in dealing with the aftermath.

“Now that it’s over the clean-up begins,” Tillamook County Commissioner Mark Labhart said. “And some of the issues around all that start happening and sometimes those are worse than the disasters themselves.”

City Manager Jerry Taylor said the city has spent about $40,000 on debris collection and officials have suspended those efforts for the time being.

“We’re pretty much done with debris collection,” he said. “We’re still waiting to see how the insurance companies are going to handle the private sector.”

Taylor added the city council is expected to revisit any clean-up concerns at their Nov. 9 regular meeting. A list of licensed contractors used by the county can be obtained at city hall for residents “David has a wide range of experience in needing to remove debris both the private and public sectors. He has from their yards and repair worked very hard over the years to protect damages. the interests of our citizens – North, Central, Residents with insurance and South. He is a person of integrity, questions can contact the State Insurance Commisbalance, and he is a very sioner by calling 503-378good listener.”

4100, or visit the Oregon Garry Bullard, Manzanita Department of Consumer and Business Services website at dcbs.info@oregon.gov.

“Let me define a leader. He must have A fund has also been set vision and passion and not be afraid of any up to help Manzanita torproblem. Instead, he should know how to nado victims at U.S. Bank in Manzanita. Donations are tax defeat it. Most importantly, he must work deductible because the fund with integrity. David is a good man, and he is set up through the Folcrum sticks to his principles: a man of honesty and Community Resources/Manhard work, integrity.” zanita Tornado Relief fund, a Larry and Pamela Zweifel, Zweifel Farms 501-C3 entity.

Updates can be found on Tillamook the fund’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/manzanitatornadorelief. Donations “David is an extremely hard worker and can also be mailed to: Fulsupports a balanced approach in managing crum Community Resources/ our natural resources. He sees both the Manzanita Tornado Relief, details and the big picture. He will make an PO Box 44, Manzanita, OR excellent commissioner.”

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Over $1,500 was colDoug Olson, Pacific City leted for that fund during a community thanksgiving and prayer service at St. Catherine Episcopal Church in Nehalem, Oct. 21.

Three other churches helped host the event including Calvary Bible Church, Covenant Community Church and Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church.

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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

Paid for by the committee to elect David Yamamoto.

“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.”

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n Council Continued from Page A1 example where a prominent local business closed its dining section due to a shortage of available housing for staff.

She said the city has previously worked with the Northwest Housing Authority and she plans to expand on that and use “every available resource to find creative ongoing solutions.”

For environmental preservation, Naranjo-Rivera favors rethinking fossil fuel reliance and adopting more clean renewable energy sources.

In addition, she said she wants everybody’s voice to be heard and would gain community input through ongoing focus groups, community listening sessions and increase community participation.

Mick Taylor Taylor decided to run for city council after learning about the city’s proposed marijuana ban and feeling the Bern. He said he’s against Measure 29-138 and proBernie Sanders.

“If we keep taking the same actions we’re going to get the same results,” he explained. “Or, we can get involved, talk to our neighbors, buy local, think about the world we want to live in and manifest it.”

Taylor agrees with others that emergency preparedness and affordable housing are key issues.

“Our year-round businesses are suffering,” he said.

“The number of people who

n Wheeler Continued from Page A1 council in 2007, and then elected in 2008. He is active with the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay, the North County Recreation District Riverbend Players, has organized several local steamboat meets generating business revenue and is into his 46th season as a Portland Trail Blazer radio producer.

As a city councilor, Bell said his priority issues include a “much-needed review” of Wheeler’s Comprehensive Plan, a functional waterfront for businesses, preservation of Bott’s Marsh and developing the property surrounding it, roadwork and fixing storm water runoff issues.

“I’m a true independent and represent no individual or faction,” Bell said. “I don not come with a personal agenda. So, I will do what I have always done – strive to be a team player that works to meet the needs of the city as a whole, not any one area of interest.”

However, one area of interest he doesn’t favor is a complete tri-city consortium – for the time being.

“Meeting the needs of each through consolidation may be an issue for the future, but not for now,” he said. We have taken the first steps toward that with the unification of the sewer and fire districts. That’s all I would feel comfortable with at this time.”

Bell’s family has been in the area since the early 1900s. He had his wife, Jan, moved to Wheeler full time in 2004. They have two daughters and five granddaughters.

Jim King The 74-year-old incumbent was appointed to the council in March, 2015. King and his bride of 52 years, Nancy, have been Wheeler homeowners for 21 years and full-time residents for the past three.

“I have been a business owner in Hillsboro for most of my working and so (I) understand the needs and challenges of small towns and their citizens,” he said.

“I believe that Wheeler must maintain a vibrant business district balanced against our quiet residential community. In order to survive and thrive we need to be open to planned and managed growth.”

King also said the city has a critical need to upgrade its storm water drainage system to reduce flood damage and is concerned about the recent closing of the Tsunami Grill – a longtime Wheeler business.

“This has been a significant draw for our city, as well as a source of revenue,” he noted. “We need to attract a quality restaurant to fill that void.”

King said while he supports tri-village cooperation and joint projects to save

can afford to live and work in Manzanita is insufficient for the demand. We need to increase long-term housing supply.”

Unlike numerous city officials, other candidates and residents, Taylor also believes a tri-city consortium of Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler is possible without Manzanita losing its uniqueness.

“One day it’s going to happen out of necessity,” he said.

“Communities can and do unite and each neighborhood retains its own soul.”

Taylor graduated from Washington’s Evergreen State College and has been living in Manzanita with his wife, Jamie, for three years. He’s a business owner, Lower Nehalem Community Trust member and active with the Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue Community Emergency Response Team.

He said he’s known since “a very young age” he wanted to live at the beach, and has been visiting and working in the region for several years.

Hans Tonjes The solo incumbent contender said short-term rental licenses is the number one issue facing Manzanita.

“Because it’s the main revenue source for the city, but can have a negative impact on neighborhoods with a high density of these homes,” Tonjes explained.

He also considers disaster preparedness planning and workforce housing as top concerns for the community that’s accustomed to a comfortable lifestyle. About 75 percent of the homes in Manzanita are second homes, with a median price tag of approximately $450,000, according to city

officials.

“Manzanita is an extremely expensive real estate market,” Tonjes noted. “The supply of rental housing that a family with a median household income can afford is very limited and seasonal. Opportunities exist in future development to encourage the creation of options for workforce housing.”

The native Oregonian knows first-hand the challenge of finding affordable housing.

He recalled how in his 20s he lived in a van for about one year to save enough money for a down payment on a seller financed lot in Necarney city.

That’s where he built his first cabin and went on to mixed-use development in Manzanita.

“My family never had enough money to stay in hotels here, much less own a vacation home,” Tonjes said. “I’ve seen this area from many vantage points and loved the view from all of them.”

In regard to an idea being floated among some North Tillamook County locals, Tonjes said he is opposed to a tri-village merger of Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler.

“My first impression is that someone is trying to consolidate power,” he said.

“I am very wary of any group, party (or) religion that tries to increase their power. I would not want to risk losing (Manzanita’s) qualities on a social experiment.”

Tonjes and his wife, Aina, are local business owners.

They have a son, Alek, and the family enjoys the outdoors and volunteerism.

money and improve efficiency, he opposes combining the three city governments.

“I feel we would lose our unique small-town feel by merging,” he explained.

“Lincoln City was, at one time, five separate and unique small towns. Today it is a strip town lacking personality and definition.”

King has two children, both of whom are teachers.

He said he and Nancy are “ardent seekers of antiques and collectibles” and have been dealers at the Wheeler Station for over 15 years.

has two daughters and one granddaughter.

She said she enjoys canning in her free time, as well as “everything outside” including gardening, boating and surfing.

Loren Remy Much like his council colleagues, Remy said his civil servant priorities include street repairs, keeping Wheeler’s bay feasible for transportation and recreational use and water infrastructure needs.

He added that the city hasn’t had a water rate increase for several years, and believes one is overdue.

“We’ll definitely have an increase in the water rate,” he said. “We’ve got a lot of work to do.”

Unlike his counterparts, Remy said a tri-city merger is a good idea, but doubted Manzanita would be interested because of that city’s generous tax base.

“Everybody wants to protect what they have,” he said. “We’ve already consolidated our water and sewer, so now all that’s left is city government.”

Remy, 76, has been on the council for six years and said he likes working with his fellow council members.

“I enjoy the people on the council,” he said. “We don’t always agree on everything, but we manage to work it out and everyone walks away happy.”

Remy and his wife, Sue, have been Wheeler homeowners for 16 years and fulltime residents for nine.

They have two sons and two granddaughters. In his free time, he said he likes to fish on the Nehalem River.

Heidi Wilcox-Siglin Wilcox-Siglin shares the rest of the council’s concerns for water system needs, she said emergency preparedness is her primary concern.

“My focus for the city is emergency preparedness,” she said.

Wilcox-Siglin, 51, was appointed to the council last year and has served as the city’s liaison with the Emergency Volunteer Corp of Nehalem Bay. She added roadwork and economic development are also important issues she plans to continue working on as a council member. She said she’s opposed to a tricity consolidation.

“I do think the towns can offer each other assistance,” she explained. “But they’re each different villages with its own group of citizens and I would not be in favor (of a merger).”

Wilcox-Siglin first moved to the area in 1976, moved away and then returned six years ago. She owns Beachside Home Services and

Ballot question The ballot question Wheeler voters will determine is an option granted by the Oregon Legislature.

It allows citizens to decide whether their city should impose a three percent sales tax on recreational marijuana sales.

Currently, there’s a 25 percent temporary state tax on recreational marijuana and related products, which will be replaced by a permanent 17 percent tax next year.

If approved, the city’s tax would be added to the state tax. There is no tariff on medical marijuana.

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Good people make the difference!

This very windy and nasty day kind of mirrors the talk on the television. Like most folks I will be very relieved when it is all over. I am sure there are enough of us who have served and love for our country to get us back on track.

There are a lot of things happen that bring some of my own memories from times that I was volunteering to help run a small part of our country back to mind. A couple of examples might prove that much of what we are hearing isn’t really new.

At one time I was a member of the Portland Area Boundary Commission. Having some experience in zoning matters it was felt that I could contribute to the goals of the Commission. Our job was to mediate any disputes over boundary lines between mu-

nicipalities and or service districts. With the assistance of a very well schooled staff we gathered all the information and then in a public meeting .deliberated and decided the best course of action..For the most part the procedures were conducted in a calm and cool manner with the exceptions of a few who hired attorneys who sometimes took their time to tell the world that everyone of us on the panel were political blood sucking hacks and being paid by the perpetrators of the scam to deny their client their rights.

That was followed with a plea for us to help them attain their goal.. I can only you tell what that kind of nonsense made to me and it wasn’t positive.

I don’t remember any of our decisions being overturned, but maybe old age is driving me to look anywhere I can for

degree was attributed to the wrong school. White earned his master’s at European Graduate School in Switzerland. We’re happy to set the record stgraight.

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Walt Trandum some positive information or hope for the future.

Those people who serve their communities by working on various governing or service capacities in small towns or rural areas are seldom paid

saying was true. The other fellow then told him that he was the person who wrote the book.

One of the uplifting things I just heard was the details of a new program called “Aspire”,at the high school, to bring members of the community to work with the students in a mentoring program that really gives the young people some positive support during that very important part of their lives. Our Lions Club members have been providing scholarships every year and they have been much appreciated. This new program goes into making decisions that will help will them choose their path for life. It is beyond the financial considerations and does help them find all kinds of support.. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact

the High School.

I am pretty sure that all of us can think back about those people who helped us along the way. One of the things I found as I worked in the business world was that a majority of those college educated people I worked with were not in the discipline that they had studied .

Many told me that the college experience taught them how to learn and apply their ability to solve problems and plan for the future.

The next time you see one of your neighbors who is volunteering to help kids or any other worthwhile project, give them a pat on the back and maybe jump in there yourself to help us preserve this wonderful country and the good people we have known and loved all these years.

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Correction In the story ‘Nehalem council race offers choice’ in the North Coast Citizen Oct. 13, 2016 edition, Nehalem mayoral candidate Micah White’s master’s

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for their efforts. They represent the ultimate principals of the country where we live.

Once in awhile there is some kind of change or a proposal that some people don’t like and there are arguments that are not always pleasant, but mostly they attack the problem not the character of their opponents. Often I have been amazed at the talent and experience that showed up to help with problems.

Many years ago I attended a meeting of the King City Lions club. Most of the members were a bit advanced in age but took time from their daily golf matches to attend club meetings. One day there was an expert of some kind explaining something when he was interrupted and challenged his facts. He assured the interloper that he had read the book and what he was

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10/16/2016 Investigated a residential alarm in Manzanita.

Responded to a report of a road hazard on Hwy 101 in Nehalem.

Responded to a report of a damaged home in Manzanita.

Responded to a report of a disturbance in Manzanita.

10/17/2016 Investigated a report of a suspicious person in Manzanita.

Assisted T CSO with a report of narcotics in Bayside Gardens.

Responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance in Manzanita.

Responded to a report of a missing person in Manzanita.

10/18/2016 Responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance in Manzanita.

Assisted T CSO with a commercial alarm in Bayside Gardens.

10/19/2016 Investigated a report of hit and run in Manzanita.

Assisted OSP with a report of a suspicious object on Neahkahnie Beach.

Assisted T CSO with the ar rest of a male on a war rant in Wheeler.\ Assisted T CSO with a commercial alarm in Bayside Gardens.

10/20/2016 Issued two citations for no valid day use permit displayed in NBSP. Assisted T CSO, Tillamook Ambulance and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical call in Nehalem.

Assisted T CSO and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical call in Bayside Gardens.

Assisted T CSO with a report of a suspicious vehicle near Nehalem.

Assisted T CSO with the ar rest of a male on a war rant in Nehalem.

10/21/2016

Assisted T CSO with two residential alarms in Neahkahnie.

Responded to a non-injury MV A in Manzanita.

Assisted Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical call in Nehalem.

10/22/2016 Issued a citation for no valid day use permit displayed in NBSP. Assisted OSP with a suspicious object on Manzanita Beach.

Responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance in Manzanita

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Guest Column What’s it really about?

If our local commissioner candidates were elected based on how good of a person he or she is, Tillamook County would need to have four commissioners in January. Jennifer Purcell and David Yamamoto are both good people and respectable candidates, and we are fortunate to have such good choices at the local level.

However, the reality is that we need our elected officials to be able to go further than how good of a person he or she might be.

We need a Board of Commissioners that is stacked with individuals who can achieve solutions on a myriad of issues. Advocating

for issues such as the FEMA Bi-Op, housing, and how transient lodging tax dollars are spent is much needed.

But is advocating enough for our County Elected officials to do? Is identifying the issue and saying we need to solve it the extent of what we need? I don’t believe so.

At all levels, we as citizens can do that. We need leaders who can go a step further and have the ability to solve the identified issues. This is where Jennifer Purcell takes the edge and earns my vote.

I have been involved on issues where both Jennifer and David are involved.

Their focus and strategies for solutions is what sets them apart. Jennifer is great at taking an issue, break-

ing down the components, identifying the interested parties and potential solutions, and then taking it to the next step: navigating the various political channels and moving ideas into action. I look forward to having Jennifer at any table because I know I can count on her to bring people together and keep projects moving forward.

I am disappointed when I hear members of our community refuse to consider Jennifer as a viable candidate because they look no further than her current role being with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

So here is my challenge: Look into what Jennifer does and the businesses she has helped as her role represent-

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Who are you voting for?

I’ve been giving some thought to this question for some time. Hopefully you, like me, are looking, reading and listening to the candidates as you make your decisions.

I’d like to share with you my perspective on the two candidates running for Tillamook County Commissioner Position 2. This is the position I have held for the last 12 years. I have considered it a distinct privilege and honor to serve you, the citizens, of this great county.

I will miss this job and you greatly! On Dec. 31, my term is complete and you will have elected another Commissioner to fill this position on Jan. 1.

I know both candidates, Jennifer Purcell and David Yamamoto, well. I have worked with both of them over the years in their various capacities. I

consider them both friends. They are both dedicated hardworking individuals and you can’t go wrong with either one, from my perspective.

I do favor one, though.

I encourage you to support Jennifer Purcell for Position 2 County Commissioner. Jennifer has the right mix of private, county and state experience to hit the ground running. Jennifer was previously a small business owner. She has also worked for Tillamook County as our Solid Waste Coordinator.

She currently works for the State of Oregon as one of the Regional Solutions Coordinators. Her job is to work with other state agencies and the private sector to help individuals, businesses and cities weave their way through myriad governmental regulations and get to “yes” for their proposed project, or to try and help them solve a

problem with a state or federal agency. She does a good job at this. I have seen her in action.

Jennifer Purcell keeps cool under pressure, which you need to be in this position. She sees the big picture. I’ve seen her make tough but sound decisions.

She has excellent interpersonal skills. I’ve seen her gain people’s trust and build teams.

I’ve seen her deal directly with bad news and start right in to work to find a solution to their problem.

Jennifer has a high ethical tone. I believe Jennifer knows her weaknesses as well as her strengths. I’m amazed at how optimistic she is and she believes there is nothing but better times for Tillamook County. I’ve heard others say she is a good listener and is sensitive to their concerns even when they may not be sensitive to her.

I’ve seen her resolve con-

ing DEQ on the Regional Solutions Team before you cast your vote. Talk to her and challenge her with your concerns- I think you may find her much more aligned with your priorities than you give her credit for.

We can all identify issues and bring them forward; we need strong leadership that can have tough discussions while still moving forward, and has the temperament, experience and relationships to navigate the political channels and assure solutions.

Jennifer Purcell is the right choice for Tillamook County Commissioner Position #2.

Justin Aufdermauer Tillamook

flicts. Jennifer is loyal to the County. She’s ambitious. She’s a problem solver. She’s emotionally mature. I’ve seen her in action when she focuses directly on the situation, issue, behavior and tries to resolve their concern.

No, she is not perfect but she’s a good fit for the current board of Tim Josi and Bill Baertlein. She will be her own person just as Bill and Tim are. I believe she will be as dedicated as I have been. She will be a Commissioner for all of Tillamook County.

So, now you know where my vote is going for Tillamook County Commissioners Position 2. I hope you will join me. I believe you will not go wrong in selecting Jennifer Purcell. As the commercial says, “Thanks for listening.”

Mark Labhart Tillamook County Commission Chairperson

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Community News Briefs DAILY

Thursday, Oct. 27 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.

Friday, Oct. 28 Go Bag Class: Emergency preparedness class presented by the Emergency Volunteer Corps, at NBF&R Station 13, 36375 Hwy. 101 North, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Contact president@evcnb.org.

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. 29 Beginning Encaustics Class: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave. $185 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.

Hazardous Waste Collection: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., CARTM, 34995 Necarney City Rd., Nehalem. Free Shakespeare by the Bay: The Bay City Arts Center presents this six-week Shakespeare course from10 a.m. – noon on Saturdays, focusing on The Tempest, Antony & Cleopatra and Hamlet. $20 for general registration, $15 for BCAC members. Limited enrollment and registration is required. Contact 503-3779620.

Manzanita Pickle Ball Club: Noon at Manzanita City Park on 3rd St. Free.

Halloween Party: 9 p.m., Manzanita Lighthouse Pub & Grub, 36480 N. Hwy. 101, Nehalem. Free. Contact 503368-4990.

Halloween Party & Costume Contest: 9 p.m. San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave, Manzanita. Cover charge.

Contact 503-368-5080.

Sunday, Oct. 30 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.

Still Life Reading & Discussion: 2 p.m. Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. $10 Halloween Festival: Noon – 4 p.m., NCRD Gym, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Free. Contact 503-368-7008.

All Treats - No Tricks: Dave Becker of Manzanita returns for his sixth season as conductor and musical director of the North Coast Symphonic Band. Concert starts at 2 p.m. at the Liberty Theater, Astoria. Pre-show of classic pop and jazz standards by guitarist David Drury at 1:30 p.m., doors open at 1:15 p.m. Regular Admission: $15, students (13-21) $7, children 12 & under - free.

Monday, Oct. 31 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.

Hall-o-nita: 3 – 5 p.m.

Trick-or-treat Manzanita merchants event featuring allergy-free treats.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 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.

Wednesday, Nov. 2 T’ai Chi - Yang, long form: 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St. in Manzanita.

All are welcome. Contact Cal Getty 503-368-7651.

503-368-7008.

Volunteer Work Party: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Historic American Legion in Nehalem. Free. Contact Val Magee at 808-264-1454.

Sunday, Nov. 6 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.

Evening Yoga: 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St., Manzanita, $40 for five classes, $10 drop-in.

Contact Lola Sacks at 503368-6227, DJ & Karaoke: 9 p.m. at the Manzanita Lighthouse Pub & Grub, 36480 Hwy. 101, Nehalem. Free. Contact 503-368-4990.

Thursday, Nov. 3 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.

Oregon Humanities Discussion: 4 p.m. Exploring Belonging, North Tillamook Library, 571 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Free. Contact 503-368-6665.

Friday, Nov. 4 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, Nov. 5 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.

One-Act Play & Writing Workshops: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. $50 Open Clay Studio: 10 a.m. at Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. For more info visit hoffmanblog.org.

Manzanita Pickle Ball Club: 12 p.m. at Manzanita City Park on 3rd St. Free.

Riverbend Players Presents: 7 p.m. ‘Dead Giveaway’ NCRD Theater, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. $15

Life Drawing: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Nehalem. $20 per class. Contact Judy Sorrel at 503-368-7868.

Kathleen Ryan Retrospective Art Show: Opens today, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. The Kathleen Ryan Memorial Totem, created and constructed by clay studio volunteers, will also be unveiled in the Hoffman Gardens. Free.

Monday, Nov. 7 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, Nov. 8 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.

Wednesday, Nov. 9 T’ai Chi - Yang, long form: 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St. in Manzanita.

All are welcome. Contact Cal Getty 503-368-7651.

Volunteer Work Party: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Historic American Legion Cemetery in Nehalem. Free. Contact Val Magee at 808-264-1454.

Evening Yoga: 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St., Manzanita, $40 for five classes, $10 drop-in.

Contact Lola Sacks at 503368-6227, DJ & Karaoke: 9 p.m. at the Manzanita Lighthouse Pub & Grub, 36480 Hwy. 101, Nehalem. Free. Contact 503-368-4990.

Letters to Editor the continued We live in a very special community The tornado that came ashore and ripped through Manzanita at 8:15 A.M. on Friday morning, October 14th served as a dramatic reminder that we live in a very special community.

Despite the humbling destruction there is still much for which to be grateful and proud. Miraculously,

no one was killed or injured.

There was quick response by individual citizens, city personnel, the Emergency Volunteer Corps, the Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue, other communities, and the Tillamook People’s Utility District crews — all as one community stepped up to deal with the aftermath.

The response of governmental leadership — our State Senator Betsy Johnson, State Representative Deborah

Boone, County Commissioner Mark Labhart, our two U.S. Senators, our Member of Congress, the Governor’s office and others — was immediate, personal, and sincere: “How can we help?”

A very special thanks to Linda Kozlowski and the Emergency Volunteer Corps team is in order. Senator Johnson said it well: “It is providential that all of the communities, the tornado hit a community with a culture

of preparedness.” Our community volunteers deserve our thanks for stepping up to help their neighbors. And to the Tillamook People’s Utility District and those special crews who worked days and nights to restore power in an amazingly short time, we give a special, heartfelt thanks.

Well done all!

Garry Bullard Mayor of Manzanita

Gomberg talks ballot measures

By State Rep. David Gomberg D-Central Coast

Measure 94 would amend the Oregon Constitution to remove the requirement that judges retire when they turn 75 years of age. This discriminatory provision requires judges to retire even in the middle of a current elected term – which leads to more appointments.

No other elected officials in Oregon are subject to mandatory age-based retirement.

Seventy-five isn’t old or incompetent and the Constitution shouldn’t prohibit judges from serving just because they reach a particular age. Voters should decide who serves and how long they serve.

Measure 96 amends the state Constitution to dedicate 1.5% of state lottery proceeds for support Oregon veterans.

This is the most consequential investment in veterans’ services in Oregon history.

Many of our veterans are doing well. But too many are not. Veterans are twice as likely to die by suicide. Many face challenges with physical and mental health, unemployment, and homelessness.

Here in Oregon, at least 5,000 veterans lack a safe place to sleep each night. Measure 96 was intended to address these problems.

More than 240,000 Oregon veterans are not part of the Veterans Affairs’ system. This means more than half our veterans don’t receive help and benefits they have earned.

Existing Federal programs return about $250 for every dollar invested. That means the $18 million this measure will provide will help us unlock as much as $4 billion in national benefits, health care and services for Oregon military families.

I was an enthusiastic yes vote in Salem and this referral received unanimous support in the legislature.

Measure 97 is an initiative that would raise the corporate tax to 2.5 percent on sales in Oregon over $25 million.

Companies would only be taxed on business they do in Oregon, and only when that business exceeds $25 million.

We currently have the lowest corporate tax in the United States. This measure would move Oregon to roughly the middle. And it is important to understand that 99 percent of Oregon businesses will not be affected. It is estimated that only 1,000 firms will be subject to the new tax and that 80 percent of those are based outside Oregon.

Without Measure 97, the Legislature will have to cut roughly $1.3 billion from current programs. With this measure, Oregon will have roughly $5 billion for schools, seniors, roads and bridges, public safety, and health care.

I’m a small business owner. When I talk to neighboring businesses, Chambers of Commerce, or the many business owners that have appeared before my legislative committees, the concern I hear most frequently is the shortage of qualified, motivated, job ready employees.

For me this is largely a reflection on our schools, our crowded classrooms, and the fact that the Oregon school year is three weeks shorter than the national average.

How do we prepare students for work, and for a successful future, when we graduate them with a year less time in the classroom than average states?

A central question should be, how will the proposed new tax affect what you pay for products and services?

There are conflicting studies. But what we know is that most prices are set regionally

and will not be affected. A Big Mac costs the same in Salem as it does in Seattle. To those who argue that new taxes will dramatically increase costs, I ask, since our taxes are currently lower than other states, why aren’t our prices now lower??

I would prefer a legislative plan that addresses a number of broad revenue reforms. But our Constitution requires any tax measure in the legislature to pass by a “super majority”.

That makes any progress there very, very difficult.

The “Yes on 97” campaign continues to be validated by non-partisan endorsements, including the League of Women Voters, the Citizen’s Initiative Review Commission, and Governors Barbara Roberts, Ted Kulongoski, and Kate Brown. I support it as well.

We can’t wait any longer for critical investments in Oregon’s schools, healthcare, and seniors. And it’s time we more fairly balance our tax system by asking larger businesses to pay their share.

I take my responsibility as a legislator seriously and am committed to properly and fairly implementing any initiative passed by Oregonians.

Measure 97 is not without its problems and the legislature may need to fine-tune it in order to better protect industries like agriculture and dairy.

Measure 98, an initiative, would require increased state funding for specific programs in Oregon high schools.

Every Oregon high school should provide students with real-world skills and handson, professional training that connects to local, good-paying jobs. Students should also have access to college-level classes. But these options are no longer as available to most Oregon students because of deep budget cuts over the past two decades, and now our graduation rate is nearly the worst in the entire country.

Measure 98 dedicates additional state revenues to fund career and technical education, dropout prevention and improved graduation rates.

These programs will cost $800 per high school student each year on top of the approximately $10,000 that Oregon currently commits to K-12.

These are important goals and I plan to support the measure. But please note that, if Measure 97 fails to pass, implementing Measure 98 will be challenging.

Measure 99 would create an “Outdoor School Education Fund,” using $22 million a year in lottery funds to send our fifth-and-sixth-graders to camp.

Outdoor School helps students foster higher selfesteem, teamwork, and confidence. These benefits are key to preparing Oregon students for the 21st century workforce, where demand for environmental and scienceliterate workers is on the rise.

However, the Measure would also reduce lottery-generated economic development funds by about two-thirds, from roughly $33 million to $11 million annually. Those funds are currently used for activities like ports and dredging, job-creation, film and video recruitment, small business marketing, and similar projects in rural areas.

I like Outdoor School. But I think they need to find a different funding strategy than dramatically reducing our jobcreating resources.

Measure 100 would prohibit the sale of products from 12 species of endangered animals.

Nehalem council candidate offers fiscal prudence

Incumbent Jim Welsh is looking to retain his Nehalem City Council Position 3 seat against newcomer Lucy Brook in the Nov. 8 election.

He was appointed to fill a council vacancy in 2008 and then elected in November, 2010. He was also

boards gives him strong fiscal management skills to bring to the council and benefit residents.

“Nehalem is a very fiscally solvent town due to a long tradition of wise councilors who always thought about the future of our town and never over extended its finances and put it in any financial jeopardy,” he said. “I hope we can keep it that way.

How many cities can say

that their new city halls are paid for with no mortgages? I am very proud of having been a part of that process.”

He and Nellie have eight children, six daughter-in-laws and 16 grandchildren – soon to be 18.

Welsh said twin grandkids are on their way and should arrive in April.

Welsh added he would like his grandchildren to experience the community he’s come to know and doesn’t anticipate a tri-village consolidation of Nehalem, Manzanita and Wheeler in the near future.

“I would like to see the tranquility and peacefulness of Nehalem remain as it is today,” he said.

Friday, Oct. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Open Gallery View art from the latest edition of the “North Coast Squid” literary journal in the Hoffman Gallery 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 Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Writing Lounge, Open to all Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., “Introduction to Script-Writing” Workshop, Learn format, character development, plot and dialogue. Led by Sue Jelineo and Linda Macahon, Free Saturday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., “Script Interpretation and Text Analysis” Workshop, Led by Carole Zucker, PhD (Film Studies), Fee: $50 Register as hoffmanblog.org

CENTER SPOTLIGHT Pam Jacobson Clay Studio volunteer.

Leading the design and construction of the Kathleen Ryan Memorial Totem.

Sunday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Kathleen Ryan Retrospective Art Exhibition, (This show will remain up all month.)

Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Writing Lounge, Open to all Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m.

“Just a Number: Aging and Intergenerational Friendship” An Oregon Humanities Conversation Project Talk, Led by Jenny Sasser and Simeon Dreyfuss, Admission: $5 Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 12-13, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, “Zentangle Designs” Workshop, Led by Deb Thompson, Tuition: $35, plus $6 materials fee, per day, Register at hoffmanblog.org Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 12-13, from 1 to 5 p.m., Kathleen Ryan Retrospective Art Exhibition Free

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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Editor’s note: Jim Welsh is seeking re-election to the Nehalem City Council.

He wasn’t able to respond to a North Coast Citizen candidate questionnaire in time for our story, ‘Nehalem council race offers choice,’ in the Oct. 13 edition. So, we’d like to provide his information to the readers in the current issue.

appointed council president in 2015.

Welsh was a member of the first elected North County Recreation District Board of Directors in 1998.

He’s also served as a North County Food Bank director.

Welsh, his wife Nellie, and two of their sons, have owned Fresh Foods in Manzanita and Cannon Beach for nearly 20 years.

He said his experience as a business owner and member of various community

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The Women’s Club of gift baskets will be available for $5 each or five for $20.

Manzanita-North County will for sale at a variety of prices.

This raffle helps fund the host this fall’s holiday sale Already wrapped and ready scholarship for a Neah-Kahfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat- for gift giving as hostess gifts, Nie High School senior young urday, Nov. 12 at Pine Grove for the man on your list, or a woman.

Community House, 225 best friend who enjoys chocoThe Women’s Club’s Laneda Ave. in Manzanita. lates, wine and a good book. fundraising efforts support person leave the store without The event will feature a You’ll find a basket for the group’s goal of “Women a smile on their faces. He select group of vendors who everyone on your holiday Helping Women of all ages called all the women “girls” will showcase their craft and shopping list. Come see the and circumstances to make and they loved every minute one-of-a-kind of gift selection wide selection of beautifully their lives, families and comof it. The children wanted for our shoppers. This is a redecorated gift baskets created munity stronger.” to go to the store to see the laxed, unhurried event where by the ladies of the Women’s Funds raised throughout “Candy Man” and they were shoppers can enjoy homemade Club. the year support community always rewarded. If you had baked goods or take home A special raffle will feature organizations that support Carl in your life it couldn’t breads, cookies or candy for a hand crafted stained glass women and families. get any better. As a devoted your holiday table. Do your window created and donated Catholic Carl showed feelholiday shopping early and

by Chuck Winkelman for the

By Dianne Getty ings of humanity towards enjoy the holiday treats.

Women’s Club Scholarship Women’s Club of Manzanita-North County all those less fortunate and The popular ready-made fund. Tickets will be on sale was always giving to worthy causes, willing to give to those in need.

On January 1, 2008 Carl married Patty Rinehart and they enjoyed every minute of their time together. Patty made those trips with Carl from Manzanita to Vermont and back to Manzanita. Always eventful and always fun in hindsight.

Clean u Repair u Replace Carl loved his church, St. Mary’s in Rockaway Beach, he loved his family, and he Fr loved friends in ManzaEstimee ates nita. He wanted to honor the Hospice here in Tillamook County for his special care, his friends from church and Manzanita Grocery who made it possible for him to H61235 stay at home during his final days. Instead of flowers Carl wished contributions could be made to St. Mary’s in Rockaway Beach, 275 Pacific St., 97136.

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Honors will be held at WilBud Perschek LPC, North Coast Pain Clinic lamette National Cemetery Tuesday, November 8 in Portland, Oregon. This Diabetes & Heart Health FREE Seminar - Lunch Included will be on October 24, 2016 Abendra Naidoo MD, Cardiology, Adventist Health 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM at 1:30 PM. A memorial Minding Diabetes: Using Your service will be held at St. Untapped Powers Mary’s Church in RockaClark Miller LCSW CADC III, Tillamook County way Beach on December 3 Health Department at 11 AM.

Carl F. Peters March 1923 to October 2016

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arl F. Peters was born in Enosburg Falls, Vermont March 18, 1923 and died at home in Manzanita, Oregon at the age of 93, October 12, 2016. Carl joined the Army Air Corp in January 1942 and was honorably discharged in February 1946.

He served as a Weather Observer in China Burma India Theater. For a man who later in life refused to fly this was quite an assignment.

Carl married his wife Ione Harwood while still in the Air Corps. They had four children, Marsha (Tom) Eiguren, Susan Hodge, Mike Peters (Kathleen), and Joan Morisky (Steve). Carl had 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Wife Ione and daughter Marsha preceeded Carl in death. Carl made this journey from Vermont to Manzanita and Manzanita to Vermont countless times in his life. If Carl was taking his family, he drove to Vermont and in

later years he took the train.

The trips to Vermont meant he brought home lots of Maple Sugar Candy and Real Maple Syrup-which he gave away as gifts. Almost every trip was accompanied by a side trip to Montreal. There he would visit Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal and honor Brother Andre. He was actually at Mount Royal with family when Brother Andre became a Saint.

Carl’s early life in Vermont was spent living with two or three families. The last family being the Pfanstiel’s whose son Neil would babysit Carl. They soon began to call themselves brothers.

Carl eventually reunited with his parents, who had divorced, and then remarried later in life. The people Carl lived with told him to pick a religion he might want to join. Since many of his friends in school were Catholic this was the religion he chose. From that point until the day he died Carl was the most devoted Catholic on the planet. Devoted Catholic, plus wonderful friend to all, plus a true gentleman.

Carl was voted “Citizen of the Year” in Manzanita in 2007. That’s how wonderful he will always be. He was most appreciative of this honor and, as I am sure if you know Carl, didn’t think he was worthy. Carl’s trait of being a humble person followed him all his life. Women and men all around the country have words of praise for Carl.

Also known as the “Candy Man” of the Manzanita Grocery & Deli he never had a

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I look forward to connecting people with opportunities to serve, matching their passions and skills with County advisory committees and local nonprofit boards. As a Ford Institute Leadership Program graduate and community ambassador, I have had the opportunity to influence new and emerging leaders in our communities. I hope to bring my leadership, convening, and organizational development Jennifer Purcell, Tillamook County skills to County government.

Commissioner candidate What are your top two priorities?

Tillamook County is on the Tell us about yourself cusp of exciting opportunities My husband Mike and and challenging times. I have I have been married for 24 years and currently live in Bay been meeting with residents throughout Tillamook County, City. We have lived in Tildiscussing citizens’ top prilamook County for 13 years, orities and issues related to raising our three children in economic development and Neah-Kah-Nie schools. We tourism investments resonate are former restaurant ownwith me as areas that would ers and I worked for 20 years get immediate attention. as an independent consultant Healthy economies rely on in market research, strategic small businesses and entrepreplanning, and organizational neurs willing to invest in their development. ideas and their communities.

I value community service We must invest in retaining and my involvement spans a wide range of interests. I have and expanding our existing served on a variety of commit- businesses. I will work with our businesses to identify tees, including the Tillamook barriers to growth, connectCounty Futures Council, Tiling them with the resources lamook County Parks Adviand relationships needed to sory Committee, Tillamook overcome obstacles and thrive.

Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Neah-Kah- I look forward to working with economic developNie School District Budget Committee, and Neah-Kah-Nie ment partners like Tillamook County’s Economic and Small High School Site Council.

Business Development Center, our Chambers of Commerce, What experience do you Tillamook Bay Community have for Commissioner?

College, and Business Oregon.

I have experience addressOur top priorities must be to ing complex issues, bringing encourage a diverse economy, people together to share ideas expand job opportunities, inand identify priorities, and vest in quality education for a moving ideas to action. It skilled workforce, and address is my skills in collaborative the inadequacy of housing processes, coupled with my available for families and our experience in local and state workforce. government, that will provide Tourism makes up an the leadership needed in the important part of Tillamook coming years.

County’s economy. We must As Tillamook County’s continue to look for ways to Solid Waste Program Coordistrengthen our tourism and nator, I managed a $3 million hospitality related industries, operating budget and various while being thoughtful and capital projects, including strategic with tourism investconstruction of the County’s ments. It is important that Hazardous Waste Facility. I Tillamook County residents am currently a member of the Governor’s Regional Solutions participate in our tourism economy, identifying comTeam. My work in cludes munity assets, and addressing coordinating with state and tourism impacts. I look forfederal agencies, streamlining ward to working with citizens regulations, and serving as a and tourism partners to ensure resource for communities and Our Tillamook Coast continnew or expanding businesses ues to reflect the values of its in Tillamook, Clatsop, and people, places, and attractions.

Columbia counties. I am prepared to represent Tillamook Something positive in the County well because I undercounty you hope to build stand how local governments upon? function and I have developed Tillamook County has a relationships with regional, remarkable capacity for comstate and federal partners. munity partnerships. Organizations and individuals reguWhy are you running? larly come together around I want to put my skills and common causes, moving ideas experience to work for the to tangible, collaborative outpeople of Tillamook County, comes. Tillamook County’s representing our citizens, our social service agencies meet businesses, and our commumonthly to share ideas and nities on priority issues. As program updates, identifying County Commissioner, I look opportunities to work together; forward to continuing to conTillamook Bay Community nect with people throughout College has joined with OSU the County, increasing the Extension and others to bring accessibility of our County about the new Partners for government, and encouraging

Rural Innovation Center; residents in the communities of Manzanita, Nehalem, and Wheeler have convened around emergency preparedness, establishing the Nehalem Bay Emergency Volunteer Corps as a robust volunteer network. These are only a few examples of partnerships that strengthen our communities. I look forward to building upon our strengths in collaboration and partnering, convening people and connecting resources that can move ideas to action.

If you could have any superpower?

My super power would be bi-location, the ability to be located in two distinct places at the same time. Different from a doppelganger, look-alike, or a clone, the superpower of bi-location would allow me to physically be in more than one place at a time, fully engaged and participating, creating memories and relationships.

Final thoughts?

The power of our county going forward will be in working together. I am a strong leader with a balanced and collaborative approach to problem solving. My small business background and work in local and state government makes me uniquely qualified to represent Tillamook County well.

Whether it is our economy, the environment, transportation, housing, taxes, tourism, or many other topics, we all share a passion for making our county the best it can be.

As County Commissioner, I will work to ensure opportunities for our citizens, focusing on growing our economy, strengthening our communities, and protecting our quality of life. It would be my privilege to serve as your next County Commissioner.

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Tell us about yourself I was born and raised in Selma, Calif., a small farming community in the Central San Joaquin Valley and was driving tractor for my father by age 10. I have a BA in Psychology and after graduation started in the forest products industry where I spent the next 22plus years, culminating as general/sales manager for two wood pressure treating facilities specializing in utility poles and highway wood. Upon my arrival in Oregon over 20 years ago, I became a long-term care specialist (working for myself as an independent contractor) helping seniors confront issues of aging in place. I also became a licensed Real Estate Broker (again as an independent contractor) one-and-a-half years ago.

What experience do you have for Commissioner?

Over the years, I have become involved in some 20 county organizations and committees, please go to my website at www.dave4bocc.com for a complete list. When you consider the varied responsibilities of a county commissioner, I feel I have a great background to hit the ground running.

My volunteer activities include: Pacific City-Woods CAC executive board and Chair, Land Use Committee; Chair, Tillamook County Futures Council; Northwest Area Commission on Transportation; Territorial Sea Plan Advisory Committee; Tillamook County Health and Human Services Community Advisory Council; Tillamook County Economic Development Council Small Business Advisory Committee; Tillamook County Citizens Corp Council; Tillamook County Transient Lodging Tax Committee; Tillamook County/OSU “Envision” Coastal Futures Project, etc.

Why are you running?

I feel strongly that it is important to give back to the community that has offered so much to me and my wife, Terrie.

In my business and volunteer activities, I have taken a leadership role and found myself effective in developing productive collaborations and innovative solutions to problems.

Many people I have worked with over the years have been encouraging me to run for county commissioner because of my strong organizational skills, common sense approach to issues, and my willingness to listen to and evaluate all sides of an issue. The riches of Tillamook County are abundant and this is quite evident in the ways they have shaped its people and traditions. This shows in the warmth and friendliness of the people and in the feeling of community that I find so inviting.

What are your top two priorities?

First and foremost, I will endeavor to protect the great lifestyle we all enjoy here in Tillamook County. This lifestyle is

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Something positive in the county you hope to build upon?

The greatest asset in Tillamook County is its people. The traditional natural resource based economies of fishing, timber and dairy required a hard working, no-nonsense, innovative, help-your-neighbor type of people. This is still in evidence today when we see one natural disaster after another being addressed first and foremost by friends and neighbors in the county. Also, we must not ignore the wisdom of those, who for generations,

toiled and adapted and made Tillamook County what it is today. While the newest computer and analytical modeling may point in a certain direction for change, we cannot lose sight of and must try to integrate those ideas that have worked well for generations.

If you could have any superpower?

Like Superman, I would like the ability to fly faster than a speeding bullet. Tillamook County is a long county north to south and the number of meetings and people I would like to have conversations with every

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difference here while also managing a successful 20 year career as a long-term care specialist and also as a real estate broker. My candidacy is about the future direction of Tillamook County, bringing a better quality of life, and keeping the values and lifestyles that have make this a great place to live, work, and recreate. While I have been able to make a real difference here while continuing to work full time, I am looking forward to being able to apply my skills on a full time basis as your next Tillamook County Commissioner.

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under attack on many fronts, but there is one new threat which overshadows all others. This threat is the National Marine Fisheries Service Biological Opinion (NMFS BiOp). This BiOp threatens severe restrictions and in some cases an outright ban on future development in floodplains while at the same time greatly expanding the mapped floodplains. This BiOp, published last April, threatens to allow the Fed’s to take control of land use planning from state and local jurisdictions, and of all Oregon counties, Tillamook County will be the most severely affected. While most people think this will mainly affect property values and building opportunities in our communities, this BiOp will also have a devastating effect on our dairy, forestry, and fishing industries as well. This BiOp is a one size fits all approach to Oregon which does not take in to account everything Tillamook County has already done in the name of clean water and fish habitat restoration by our dairy farmers, timber companies, commercial fishermen, Soil and Water Conservation, watershed councils, and many others.

The second priority revolves around tourism, not because of any major disaster headed our way, but because there seems to be such concern in the community swirling around this topic. I was on the original transient lodging tax (TLT) committee that brought this to the ballot three years ago. Initial projections showed us bringing in $1.2 to $1.4 million dollars per year. Currently, we are bringing in almost $3M per year. To date, over $1.8M has gone to the roads department to help maintain our county roads. Best of all, local residents are not paying this tax, rather our visitors are paying. The angst seems to be revolving around how tourism related facilities monies are being distributed. Currently, it seems that the money is going to whoever screams the loudest. This is not a plan! Is it now time to switch gears and do some long-term visioning for Tillamook County and consider funding major game changer style projects? As Chair of the Tillamook County Futures Council, we have been tasked by Commissioner Bill Baertlein to conduct a series of facilitated meetings across the county to help understand what big picture type projects residents would want to see funded in their communities. Ideally, these more expensive large scale type projects would utilize TLT funds as a match to leverage other funding.

While these projects may be aimed at attracting visitors, they should also create employment and appeal to local residents and businesses while improving opportunities and quality of life for all of us. When you look around Tillamook County, we are surrounded by small businesses. These small businesses provide much of the employment in the county. Many of these small business owners first came to Tillamook County as a tourist, fell in love with the area, and moved here and started their own businesses. This style of long range planning has been missing from the TLT discussion and it is time for the county to develop its vision around tourism. We need your input into this planning process and I hope you attend the meetings in

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Doing scary things to your food for Halloween

The Golightly Gourmet Dana Zia “Where there is no imagination there is no Horror.” Arthur Conan Doyle, Sr.

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just love everything about Halloween! It has a long and scary history; being it is one of few of the ancient holidays that has survived to today. The pumpkins are so beautiful and orange, burning brightly from doorsteps and those adorable trick or treaters! (Good thing I live in Bayside Gardens) There is just one thing that is distressing about this playful holiday; and that is the incredible amount of sugar that is consumed during it.

Over 2 billion dollars will be spent on Halloween candy this year to hand out to those little ghosts and goblins. Let me say that again… 2 billion dollars. Wow, let’s pause for a moment of reflection.

That is enough money to send 20,000 students to a decent college for 4 years, or to feed 303,030 kids in Ghana, Africa for a year.

That is a LOT of candy being consumed!

Now I am not going to start preaching here to ban this marvelous holiday, but there are a few tips I can offer to offset the sugar

footprint of it.

-Have your trick or treaters drink water before going out to beg for candy, and bring water with you.

-The next day bargain with them for their candy.

You know like, “How about I’ll take you swimming at open swim this week if you give me half your candy.” Or offer them homemade cookies or cupcakes for the candy, which are so much better for them. (Strange but true, due to all the un-natural things in candy like corn syrup and artificial colorings.)

-Limit the amount of trick or treating you do with your kids so there is only a little candy to deal with.

-Have a Halloween party for your munchkins that has low sugar, nutritious fun foods.

- Make sure and have your little witches and wizards have a filling and fun meal before going trick or treating.

Pizza is the perfect thing to serve at either a party or before trick or treating. Kids love it, you can get away with lots of veggies on it and there are so many goofy and strange things to do to it to entice your gremlins to eat it instead of sugar. A very simple idea is to get a pre-made pizza dough, cover with sauce and veggies then cut out shapes of pumpkins or ghosts from sliced cheese, place on the pizza and bake.

Or take a personal sized pizza dough, slice strips of cheese and layer over the toppings to look like a mummy’s face. (use olives for eyes) This following

recipe sounds harder but it is really simple and fun. Just takes a little time and planning ahead. Eat, drink and be scary this Halloween!

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ou can either make your own pizza dough or buy it pre-made in the frozen section of your grocer. I prefer the whole wheat but you can use white dough as well. If you are making it, have it raised once and ready to go.( I have a great recipe on my blog for whole wheat pizza dough) If you have bought the frozen dough, let it thaw out in the fridge overnight and then bring it to room temperature before working it.

The snake is by far the easiest to make, but the mummy is oh so funny. To see a video on how to make the mummy, go to http://www.rhodesbread.com/ recipes/view/1769. Remember that this is fun food! Don’t take it seriously; there is no wrong way to play with your food.

floured surface, into a large upside down pyramid shape, about 2 feet long by 15 inches wide at the shoulder. Gently draw a small triangle with a paring knife, the same shape as your dough, on the inside of your pyramid, leaving 2 inches or so room from the outside edge. (careful not to cut through the dough) Fill the small inside triangle with your pizza fillings.

For the snake; Roll out the dough in to a loooooong rectangle about 2 feet long by 8 inches wide with a little flour on the work surface to keep it from sticking. Fill the center 4 inches with your pizza fillings, but leave about 3 inches unfilled at the tail and 2 inches at the head. (Don’t over stuff or you won’t get him tucked into the dough!)

Pull the dough together in the center and pinch the dough so it seals down the back of the snake. Model the dough to look like a head and tail of a snake.

Now the fun part, at the top (wide part) of the triangle cut a fat strip right where the head should be and then form the head. (I ended up sticking two cloves of garlic in there to get the shape I wanted) Then cut strips radiating out from the small triangle, uniform on each side. At the bottom, leave a big fat strip that will be the feet. Take the strips and pull over the triangle of fillings to make it look like a wrapped mummy. Form the feet .

Carefully transfer to a lightly oiled

Transfer the snake to a lightly oiled baking sheet and mold him into an “S” shape. Brush the top of him with the beaten egg and let rise for about 20 minutes in a warm place. While the snake is rising, pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. When the snake is done rising, pop in the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes till the golden brown and gleaming. (If you have a pizza stone bake it on there for a better bottom crust, as per the manufactures’ instructions.) You can serve it at room temperature but is much better warm.

1 pound of whole wheat pizza or bread dough Pizza sauce, (You can used premade spaghetti sauce) Pizza toppings minced; choose low moisture toppings like onions, garlic, olives, broccoli, sweet peppers, spinach, canadian bacon, pepperoni, and cooked chicken breast Grated cheese(s) such as mozzarella, smoked provolone or parmesan 1 egg beaten in a small bowl

baking sheet and brush with the beaten egg and let rise for 20 minutes or so. Follow the instructions for the snake to bake. Have a boo-tiful dinner.

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$1,795,000

P.O. Box 1147 • Cannon Beach, OR 97110

503.436.1777

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503.368.1777

151 E Nelchena, Cannon Beach Ocean Views 4 bed 2.5 bath, 3 fireplaces, large 2 car Garage

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$859,000

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79364 Ray Brown Rd Falcon Cove 4 bed 3 bath 2 car garageOcean Front!

$850,000

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