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Volume 22, No. 5

City and Chamber face off in Rockaway

Photo by Erin Berzel A custom made “Bull Whip” style leather handle bar weave from Walnut Studiolo.

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Senior Anthony Ramirez (right) gave Neah-Kah-Nie its first individual wrestling title since 2008 when he won the 285-pound competition Saturday in Portland.

Introducing Walnut Studiolo

Pirate gold

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he small community of Mohler, just a few miles up Highway 53, brings the area’s newest artisan business to life with Walnut Studiolo.

A family-run operation, Walnut Studiolo is the brainchild of Geoff and Valerie Franklin. Newcomers to the Highway 53 area they decided to bring their passion for small towns and Portland-area bike culture to the coast in an entirely unique fashion, the utilization of leatherworks.

Leatherworking is a lost art amongst today’s propensity for plastics, polymers and alloys. For Geoff though the thought of working with modern materials seemed out of touch and frankly much more difficult than using materials he knew.

“After I thought about it for a while,” said Geoff. “Leather is the primary material for every point of contact with a bicycle.” He said as he hoisted his classic road bike to show off the different pieces he’d custom made to accent the sleek cruiser. “I wanted to create something I could

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he Rockaway Beach Kite Festival has recently advertised it will be held on Memorial Day weekend. The catch is, City Council voted in July to prohibit events on the Wayside during the holiday – among two others.

Some may have seen members of the Rockaway Beach community standing with

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picket signs out in front of City Hall, or possibly read through some vociferous commentary on social media. A group of community members feel their cause to keep the festival going during Memorial Day weekend is just and needs to be addressed by the city council.

One of the main issues, however, is that it already has been.

The issue revolves around the famed and anticipated annual Kite Festival that Rocka-

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way Beach has considered part of its summer tradition for almost 40 years. More specifically, the kerfuffle involves the Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rockaway Beach regarding parking availability on some of the busiest days of the season in the beachside community.

In July of last year the City Council voted on Resolution

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t has been almost a decade since Neah-Kah-Nie had an individual state wrestling champion.

That changed Saturday in Portland when senior Anthony Ramirez finished his final season with a narrow 4-3 decision over Thomas Talamantes-Ward of Lowell.

Another came close when sophomore Tristan Bennett narrowly placed second, losing a close 5-3 decision to MacKyle Little of Culver in the state wrestling tournament at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

“Anthony took first and became Neah-Kah-Nie’s first state champion since 2008. We ended up placing fourth as a team and brought home a team trophy,” coach Greg Kelly said after the competition. “I was incredibly proud and excited for Ramirez as he captured the state championship at 285 pounds. It is always awesome for a senior to end his career with a state

(Left) The Rockaway Beach Kite Festival has been held on Memorial Day weekend since 2014 and needs to reschedule following a July vote by the city concerning holiday weekend events – however, recent material from the Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce advertise the event will still be on Memorial Day (Right) Brian Lee Bates stands in front of Rockaway Beach City Hall to show his public support for the event being held over the holiday weekend.

eah-Kah-Nie High School took first place in the regional Salmon Bowl oceanic science competition.

The Salmon Bowl was instituted by the National Oceanic Science Bowl (NOSB) and describes itself as an academic science competition with an oceanic twist.

Taking students from all around the United States the program is bent-on acting to fill the gap in what is a fairly wide margin of a lack of oceanic sciences in our nation’s high school

classrooms.

“Oceanography and ocean related science is not terribly common in the classroom,” said Neah-Kah-Nie science teacher and NOSB organizer Nadja Paulissen. “I feel its something that needs to have more focus especially considering things like climate change, ocean acidification and other environmental issues.”

Working with Oregon State University and the national STEM program the region has elected the Salmon Bowl to be the themed competition for Neah-Kah-Nie High School students. Other

parts of the country have different themes to describe their student contenders with names like Surf, Penguin, Bay Scallop, Blue Crab, Blue Heron, Hurricane, Loggerhead, Spoonbill, Trout and Tsunami Bowls.

The event pits grouped teams toPhoto By Brian Cameron gether against other Neah-Kah-Nie High School Salmon Bowl winning team: schools in the region (from left) Hunter Cram, Kindness Hyde, Asa Parker, to compare oceanic SeOnna Moreland, Science Teacher Nadja Paulissen science related facts to see who can best one another and come of competing and took students from the sophoout on top for their home the honor of first more, junior and senior school. This year Neahplace.

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Wreckage resurfaces in Rockaway

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he famous wreck of Rockaway Beach has resurfaced once again, and along with the draw of interest to the beautiful beach the wreck of the Emily Reed brings a litany of history with her in tow.

On a cold and windy night on Valentine’s Day in the year 1908, the Emily Reed made her way with a load of coal originating in New South Wales toward the inlet of the Columbia River with the intent of going on toward the docks of Portland along the Willamette.

Captain William Kessell who had taken over the ship a few years prior had become disoriented in the midst of the seasonal winter storm and had failed to realize the Emily Reed’s chronometer was faulty and without warning the Emily Reed ran aground shortly before midnight, leaving the clipper at the mercy of the high tide waves pounding the bro-

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An artist’s rendition of the Emily Reed in her full glory. ken hull of the 200-footlong vessel.

During the confusion, the Captain later reported 11 men lost in the tragic incident, days later a few survivors were found in a lifeboat that had drifted 200 miles away and was

rescued by another ship.

By morning’s light they had realized the Emily Reed had ran aground right off of Rockaway Beach. Every now and then to this day the little remnants of the ship that still lay under the sands peek out when winter

storms wash the sands away.

Don Best, local unofficial historian of the Emily Reed and longtime Rockaway Beach resident, has offered his experiences regarding the wreck to other publications in the past and

there are few who know more about it than he.

“The first time I remember seeing it I was about eight or nine years old, it was 1953,” Best said. “Right around then I found a small air pocket that was just underneath one of the exposed beams, it was so narrow I had to turn my head just to fit inside but when I finally did I realized I was physically inside the Emily Reed shipwreck.”

Best’s grandfather was actually there at the time of the wreck and remembers Kessel staying nearby in Bay City for months in hopes of searching for a number of crewmen who were considered lost at sea as a result of the incident.

Subsequently his grandfather at the time gathered and salvaged most of the copper sheeting he could find at the site of the wreck as well as collected the stereotypical copper nails that were used in clipper-

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n Wreck Continued from Page A1 ship style construction at the time.

After the initial wreck, the Emily Reed broke into three separate sections and for a time they were easily visible, but these days it seems the only bit that can be seen is the “rib cage” mid section.

“In 1962 the Rockaway Beach fire department came out and used their hoses to blast away a great deal of the sand,” Best said. “They got most of the ribs exposed and even took it down to the ship’s keel. Sadly the ocean didn’t take long to reclaim it.”

The Emily Reed was a tri-masted clipper ship, which was a common type

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of commercial freight and passenger vessel during that era. A member of a large family of sister, brother and mother ships the Emily Reed was originally launched from New York in 1880 and made her maiden voyage to Calcutta, India.

Last seen in 2008 the Emily Reed was then once again covered by the beach and lay preserved up until recently when

the winter tides washed it away to reveal the long wooden beams that make up the majority of her skeletal hull.

By the time of publication, it is very possible the Emily Reed has once again been covered by sand, but it is safe to say she will grace Rockaway Beach in the not too distant future.

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put on my bike that I could easily make on my own.”

Specializing in niche leatherworks, Walnut Studiolo makes a wide variety of leather products, many of which cater to an avid bicycle community. Anything from shoulder-slung blueprint cases, bikemounted six-pack holders for your favorite craft beer, satchel bags, golf club holsters, and even pull-handles for drawers and doors to be used for interior décor.

Their travel-games are becoming popular with dice holders, a leather domino set, cribbage board, playing card holders and also are trying to offer accoutrement products to the burgeoning legal marijuana scene in Oregon with joint-cases, stash holsters and lighter sleeves.

Walnut Studiolo originally started with a basic online Esty shop and a rudimentary webpage but it didn’t take long for customers to clue in to what kinds of fine quality, custom products the studio produces. Now they have a much more comprehensive online store to offer their products from.

“It kind of all started with this small leather bike handle,” said Geoff as he pointed to a small strap of leather that spanned the lower part of his bicycle’s frame near the front chain sprocket.

“This allows you to be able to comfortably lift and carry your bike under

n Salmon Bowl Continued from Page A1 classes broke off into two separate teams and practiced for months in preparation for the event.

Covering topics like oceanic pollution, sea level rise, acidification, sea life facts and many other subjects that would better prepare the contenders for the preliminary competition.

“We were finding it hard to keep composure when it was our time to compete,” said the group’s

(above)Courtesy photos/ Don Best,

(Top Right)The stern section as it used to be, which has now been all but deteriorated. (Bottom Right) A panoramic shot of the Emily Reed the last time she was visible in 2010. (Bottom Left) A close up shot of one of the Emily Reed’s plank nails used to hold the ship together.

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A leather carrying strap that can be affixed to any size bicycle helped put Walnut Studiolo on the map. one arm.” The strap was actually the result of a Kickstarter campaign, which was then noticed by the New York Museum of Modern Art (NYMOMA) and featured as part of their series of innovative new products in the museum itself and has since been featured in the Tokyo Museum of Modern Art as well.

“We do almost all of our sales outside of Oregon,” said Valerie, who handles most of the marketing and online sales, shipping and distributing. “In fact 95 percent of sales are from outside of the state and roughly 25 percent go international,” she said.

The Franklin’s pride Walnut Stuidolo’s success on catering to the niche market of the region’s bicycle and artisan scene but also mention that they only work with USDA qualified leather that was

created domestically in the United States rather than purchasing cheaper and less reliable product from places like Mexico, Brazil or elsewhere.

The leather products Geoff and Valerie create are highly unique and intrinsically one of a kind and it takes a great deal of time and effort to create them, though they do sometimes offer custom work they prefer to create their own products especially as demand goes up as time goes on.

“We were originally planning on retiring here on the coast,” said Valerie.

“But after an unexpected professional shift we decided to follow our dream and make a go of it.”

Walnut Studiolo products can be found by visiting their website at: walnutstudiolo.com. Or you can arrange a meeting by appointment to visit them at the studiolo.

leader Asa Parker. “But it was the fact that we were able to keep our composure during the questioning that I think gave us the advantage to win.”

When asked what it was they wanted to focus on for the finals coming up in April, Asa said that he thought they Parker definitely work even harder to win. Nods from his teammates indicated they all felt the same way. “Its going to be a much bigger deal,” said Parker. “But I think we can go into it pretty well prepared.”

The winners will now get to attend the 20th Annual National Oceanic

Science Bowl which will be held at Oregon State University on April 20.

The theme for the competition will be “Blue Energy” which focuses on how to generate power from oceanic sources.

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n Kite Continued from Page A1 16-646 which served to bar any reservation of the Rockaway Beach Wayside for event-purposes on certain holidays throughout the summer season. Since 2014, the Kite Festival has taken place over Memorial Day weekend which has put it on course to be a showdown among City Hall and the organizers of the event itself – the Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Kristine Hayes, Chamber board Vice President and simultaneous member of the Rockaway Beach City Council, has been at the forefront of the debacle since its inception.

“The resolution eliminates the ability for our nonprofit to fund-raise back bone revenue that pays for community events.” said Hayes. “The Chamber board has an answer to any parking dilemma and we look forward to the time that our government will work with us as our Comprehensive Plan demands.”

As a Rockaway Beach City Council member, she said she feels strongly that both the Chamber and City need to work hand-in-hand to tackle this situation.

“I believe we should listen to the citizens and reverse the resolution,” said Hayes.

“The resolution only limits one group (the Chamber) that currently uses the venue and effectively eliminates a 40-year-old festival. My hope is that other council members feel the same.”

The view of local government To many, however, the issue isn’t that simple.

Some have accused the Chamber of causing this situation by simply ignoring the will of City Hall and advertising the event on Memorial Day, despite the rulings of the Council in July 2016.

Posters have been distributed that clearly depict the eventtaking place on Memorial Day. However, a location on the actual poster is not listed, though implied through the website printed on it.

The original City Council meeting to officially close the Rockaway Beach Wayside on those specific holidays in

the summer was also not the result of wanton government decision-making.

With the inception of the Transient Lodging Tax dollars coming into Tillamook County, the decision has been to focus on getting visitors here more often and not simply on days that already act as a draw for out of town tourists. This was the guiding principal that led to the decision to change the rules in the first place in regards to closing the Wayside for events.

“I want to be clear in that we do want the festival to happen, and the Wayside area is available outside of Memorial Day itself,” said Rockaway Beach City Manager Lars Gare. “But we also had the original vote by the Council advertised in six separate locations in both June and July of last year, and it was open for the public to comment and attend.”

According to Gare, that meeting was not attended by anyone voicing dissent to the decision.

The Rockaway Beach Wayside was redeveloped rece ntly to better accommodate beachgoers who wanted a centralized location to park and access the beach and nearby businesses. The grant that was utilized to do the reconstruction was facilitated

by City Hall and at the same time the infrastructure to support special events was built into it with special attention paid to electrical and water support for potential vendors who may need those services to operate.

“It’s frustrating to know that despite the Council’s vote to change the usage of the Wayside that there is still an effort to ignore that and go ahead with the Kite Festival anyway,” said Rockaway Beach Mayor Joanne Aagaard. “The Council has it on their agenda for discussion coming up at the next meeting but it’s hard to say how exactly they will handle the issue.”

Many are wondering if the best option would be to waive the restriction for this year due to the fact that a number of vendors and kite enthusiasts have already made lodging reservations and the event has already been conducted on Memorial Day in the past three years. Though as the mayor indicated it is impossible to

A business perspective Local business owners seem to be on two different fences about the Kite Festival and its fate this year.

There are some who are fervently pro in regards to having the kite festival on the same day it has been for the last three years.

Others, however, share the city’s view in that no matter what, Memorial Day weekend is always a draw for visiting beachgoers.

“I think moving the festival outside of Memorial Day weekend will certainly have a negative impact,” said Victor Troxel of Troxel’s Gems and Jewelry. “The city made an assumption about tourism but if you look around you can see there’s not a lot to do here.”

Some business owners are seeing both sides of the situation and feel a reasoned approach would be the best solution for this particular year.

“Memorial Day weekend is a good time to have it,” said Steve Press of Trash and Treasures.

“It’s sort of become a hallmark event for Rockaway Beach on Memorial Day and I think it represents a broader chance at impressing folks as they drive from Astoria to Lincoln City on the first real weekend of the summer season.”

Though Press did mention the event does have a slight negative effect on area merchants, but he added the loss is worth it in the long run as it brings more people to Rockaway Beach when they see a popular event happening as they drive by.

“We do maybe 10 percent less in overall sales when the Kite Festival is here,” said Press. “But hotels, restaurants and bars tend to do much better.

It’s mainly because folks don’t tend to shop much at local retailers when vendor booths are set up at the Wayside.”

The next City Council meeting in Rockaway Beach will be held at 6 p.m. on March 8 at Rockaway Beach City Hall.

‘March 4 Trump’ incoming

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Women’s March: Check.

A Day Without Immigrants: Check.

March 4 Trump: Coming this Saturday.

The recent string of political marches is set to continue with the “March 4 Trump,” a national movement with the tagline: “Stop the fight. Let’s all unite.”

Beginning noon Saturday, Tillamook’s March 4 Trump is inviting everyone – Trump supports and opponents – at the Tillamook County Courthouse, according to Sue Emerson and Terri Pitts, event organizers.

“Let’s stop the fear,” Emerson said. “We just want to gather and put down the arms.”

The two encourage participants to come wearing patriotic gear – including bringing American flags.

Organizers are hoping to gather a few speakers such as veterans and members of the clergy to close in a prayer, a presentation of the flag and a rendition of

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After seeing it listed as a national event, Pitts began organizing a localized march in Tillamook.

“Think of 9/11 and what our community went through,” Pitts said, “We came together that day – what happened? It took a horrific event in our lives and brought us together.

Now it’s been wasted.”

However, they said it has been difficult getting outward support for the event.

“We’re receiving threats,” Emerson said.

“And people are fearful for the ramifications of participating.”

The backlash from some of the community is having an impact on the two, who said they want to give the new president a chance and move in a cohesive direction.

“I’m tired of being called racist, homophobic and xenophobic,” Pitts said.

“I find it slightly ironic calling Trump supporters fascists when they’re using fascist techniques,” Emerson said.

The organizers are looking to conduct a peaceful march promoting unity across the growing division in America – a division that has even reached smaller communities like the ones in Tillamook County.

“This community is a dynamic, loving community – as seen most recently with Charity Drive,” Emerson said.

And love seems to be a recurring theme for Emerson’s motivations.

“I’d like to think of myself as a patriot – which is defined as ‘love for country,’” she said.

The flyer being distributed reminds hopeful participants it is a peaceful assembly and ask to not impede traffic, litter, vandalize or do anything illegal and unbefitting.

“I’m not going to agree with everything you say,” Emerson said, “But we can at least have a discussion.”

Tillamook’s March 4 Trump begins at noon on Saturday at the Tillamook County Courthouse.

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Tillamook County’s own Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), Visit Tillamook Coast, is set to take part in Travel Oregon’s Destination Development Rural Studio Program with an emphasis on utilizing the expansive resources of the county to exemplify a new area of fun and exciting options in the realm of Culinary Agritourism.

Agritourism is an up and coming venue within the modern United States’ options for visitors. It often coincides with regional foodie culture and can help places that have a lot on their plate to get visitors to experience their foods from the ground level. Activities like tours, events, farmers markets, walking maps and more were proposed at the meeting in hopes of generating interest to outside visitors to showcase even more of what the Tillamook area has to offer.

“I’m thrilled we are all here and talking with one another about how to grow our already vibrant tourism in Tillamook,” said Visit Tillamook Coast Director Nan Devlin. “This is what I really hoped would happen.”

For two consecutive days, representatives from Travel Oregon brought their expertise to Tillamook and members of the local tourism scene were on site to offer their business and social experience in regards to local tourism. Everyone from Marcus Hinz of Kayak Tillamook, Tom Flood with The Schooner Restaurant and Lounge, Jeff Wong of Garibaldi’s Community Supported Fishery as well as many other members of the County’s agriculture and tourism scene got together to brainstorm potential directions to take a burgeoning agritourism venue in Tillamook County.

During the two-day get together, members put their heads together to go over ideas about how to properly utilize Tillamook’s extensive options for agritourism. From farm-to-table experiences to seasonal annual events focused on garnering more attention to plates and palettes that come with our Oregon Coast offering.

“I think it’s amazing that such a group of diverse people with related experiences in Tillamook County can get together

and commit to finding one specific project to focus on,” said Hinz.

The final session of the meeting had organizers separate members into small groups to write down specific ideas pertaining to agritourism that they could see potentially working for Tillamook County. Though a number of options came to light it seemed the most popular by far was one that revolved around the creation of a guided or self-guided food trail might be an option to aim for. This is entirely within its preliminary stages and nothing is written in stone but it’s a good bet that Tillamook may be focusing on showcasing the myriad tastes available to visitors, and hopefully throughout the entire year.

“My hope is that by developing a culinary/ agritourism industry in Tillamook County, it will open the doors to entrepreneurial opportunities,” said Devlin. “Like distribution and delivery systems, online stores for products people want to buy after their visit, guided tour companies and other businesses.”

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figured it might be a good time to officially introduce myself to my readers in and around North Tillamook County. Hi! My name is Brian Cameron and I’m the new Managing Editor of The North Coast Citizen.

A long time local I’m a third generation Tillamook County resident and have personally lived in the area for over 30 years. I have spent a great deal of my time here working myriad

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sign and illustration. Moving to Portland after graduating with my art degree I did what any successful art grad does; pizza delivery!

More lucrative than one might think, those Pearl District tenants tip well, well enough for me to save for a few separate trips to Europe to gallivant the rails with my trusty backpack. Over the next subsequent years I saved funds to visit lower Patagonia, South America as well as hone my SCUBA

skills in Caribbean Central America while working as a wildland firefighter for the State Department of Forestry. Moving back home to Tillamook I decided to put roots down by starting my own tour company called Tillamook Eco Adventures.

Currently my top priority is being the father of my toddler-aged twins as well as be stepdad to preteen twins, and learning how to fly the desk I currently write on, all while managing the business

and family at home. Needless to say I have a lot on my plate, regardless I take on the role of Managing Editor with exuberance, as bringing news to the citizens of the North Coast is a newfound passion.

I look forward to developing a good working relationship with everyone here along the North Coast in whatever facet I can, and do hope to fill these sizeable shoes left by my predecessor.

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know here on the coast in order to call this place home its required to wear many hats. My first ever job as a teenager was serving ice cream to visiting tourists at the Tillamook Cheese Factory, I worked fast food, as a produce farm hand and even in childcare for a brief stint.

Upon graduating as an official Cheesemaker I headed north into the downtown metropolitan environment of Seattle to attend art school and learn the whims of de-

or all the years I have been writing these columns I have tried to keep them from being political other than a few remarks now and then.

Right now the big controversy seems to be tied to immigration matters.

There are those who want it to slow down or go away and others who are not that worried. All this brings me to some observations that I have made over the years.

Every one of us has some immigration in our a family histories. That would be with the exception of the Native Americans who got here first.

Every story has a different twist and for some it has not been possible to trace the action back to the beginning. There are sources you can go to and maybe get some information, but I think what has a come from my own family is pretty fascinating .

My mother’s last name was Nellis and I have in my possession a hand written document that her oldest sister probably copied from some place.

It goes back to the 1700’s when three Nellis boys came to America. They were part of a contingent of Germans who were brought here to build ships and it didn’t work out. One of them stayed in the area of the Hudson river and one went to Canada. The other one went to Pennsylvania. My mother always claimed she was part Pennsylvania Dutch along with English and Irish.

Her parents however, came down from Canada when her eldest sister was born shortly after they crossed the border There were eventually ten children all of them US Citizens. Mom was number nine. I told her the large family was because they didn’t have television and she said I was naughty!

My Father’s side came from Norway. His dad was

one of three Jenson boys who came to America and added the Trandum to their names. That was the name of the place in Norway where they were born. An older brother inherited the family farm the other boys had to find work. Grandpa was a Millwright and eventually built and operated several saw mills in the Issaquah area east of Seattle.

His brothers worked elsewhere and one of them was killed in an accident while working on the digging of the ship canal connecting Lake Washington with Puget Sound.

With all what I have related I want to add that we along with all other relatives were very proud of our heritage and the fact we were US Citizens.

I remember the wonderful food at Grandma Trandums’s home at Christmas time even with a recipe book of Norwegian foods I have never been able to replicate what I remember when I was a wee lad.

I find it interesting that my dad told me nobody in his family was allowed to converse in Norwegian, since they were in America, that was their language in this country where they had been accepted. My dad could speak like a Norwegian but said he learned most of it while working

in various mills and other places where the workers didn’t know much English.

On Mother’s side of the family the holiday gatherings were large and the sisters all vied to out do one another with holiday treats. Singing Christmas carols and remembering old jokes and sayings kept everyone happy. My cousins all served in the service with one of them spending the whole war hiding in the jungles of the Philippines.

He was listed as MIA and then came home to marry his college sweetheart who had waited for him all that time.

A sad note is that I am the oldest survivor of my generation of the Trandum family and one of only two still living in the Nellis family. I believe I am the patriarch of the Trandum family on both sides of the world. I have written histories of both families and distributed them to cousins and my personal family with the hope the history will be preserved and they will all continue to serve our country in every way that we can. It all happened because this was a place where immigrants could come and prosper while leaving their marks on our proud history.

no valid day use permit displayed in NBSP. Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (48/30) in Nehalem.

Issued two citations for failure to obey a traffic control device in Manzanita.

2/21/2017

Responded to a request for a welfare check in Manzanita.

2/23/2017 Assisted TCSO with a residential alarm in Neahkahnie.

2/24/2017 Investigated a report of a suspicious circumstance

in Manzanita.

2/25/2017 Issued two citations for no valid day use permit displayed in NBSP.

Manzanita Public Safety Log 2/19/2017 Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (42/25) in Wheeler.

Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (40/25) in Wheeler.

Issued a citation for expired plates in Manzanita.

Issued a citation for

Investigated a residential alarm in Manzanita.

NBFR District Log 2/13/17 Medical LANEDA AVE MANZANITA 2/13/17 Chimney Fire 278 MARINE DR WHEELER 2/14/17 Medical HIGHWAY 101 NEHALEM 2/14/17 Death N. FORK RD NEHALEM 2/15/17 Public Assist SHORE PINE LN MANZANITA

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ull up the boots, don the rain gear and prepare to take out the trash – out of the estuary that is.

The 10th Biennial Nehalem Estuary Cleanup is fast approaching, so everyone is invited to help the cause on March 11, for the opportunity to spend a day making a lasting difference in the bay. According to officials, a debris-free estuary is important for salmon, wildlife, and the health of our communities.

Orientation begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Wheeler Masonic Hall at Handy Creek Bakery,

63 North Highway 101, in downtown Wheeler. Parking is available on the south side of the building. Following the introduction, groups of volunteers will spread out around the bay to walk the high tide line collecting debris. Trucks and boats will collect the materials, returning it to Wheeler’s Waterfront Park for sorting, recycling and disposal.

Opportunities range from collecting debris, sorting materials, helping with set-up and take down, and food service. Nehalem Bay State Park will have special activities for children

that will help them understand why coastal cleanups are so important.

Science educator Peter Walczak will lead a youth crew cleaning up debris along the state park jetty. Youth and family volunteers can join the 7:30 a.m. orientation in Wheeler, or go directly to the boat ramp in Nehalem Bay State Park starting at 8:30 a.m., where there will be an orientation and ongoing educational activities.

Bring drinking water and a snack or sack lunch. This is a rain or shine event. Wear waterproof boots, work gloves,

and layers as needed.

After the cleanup, starting at 5 p.m., volunteers are invited to the White Clover Grange at 36585 Highway 53, Nehalem, OR 97131 for live music, a chili and cornbread feast, root beer floats, and socializing. A dry change of clothes for the party is encouraged.

New this year is the opportunity to register online in advance of the event. Volunteers can sign-up by going to www. eventbrite.com and searching for “10th Biennial Nehalem

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Thursday, Feb. 23

Circle of Caring meeting – First and fourth Thursdays at St. Mary’s in Rockaway Beach, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join them to knit and sew. Contact 503 355 2661 (parish office).

Friday, Feb. 24

Walk with Ease program – 10:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday of each week, Tillamook County Fairgrounds. No fee charged.

Contact OSU Extension Office at 503-842-3433.

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 503-368-3846.

Open Gallery from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. View local art: “Laird, Petersen, and Clay Studio Works” Manzanita Pickle Ball Club: 3 – 5 p.m. at Nehalem Elementary School Gym. Free

Manzanita Film Series “Best of Fresh Films Northwest” Works by Teen Filmmakers Admission: $5 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25

Open Clay Studio – 10 a.m. at Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita.

For more info visit hoffmanblog.org.

Story Hour: 11 a.m. at North Tillamook County Library in Manzanita. For more information, call 503-3686665.

“Beginning Stained Glass” Workshop at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Led by Jo Newhouse Tuition: $40 Info/register at hoffmanblog.org

Sunday, Feb. 26

Life Drawing: 10 a.m. in Nehalem. For more information, contact sorrel@nehalemtel.net.

Labyrinth Presentation – 11 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church. Free. For more information, call 503-314-7318

Monday, Feb. 27

Walk with Ease program – 10:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday of each week, Tillamook County Fairgrounds. No fee charged.

Contact OSU Extension Office at 503-842-3433.

Tai Chi Class – 11 a.m. to noon on Mondays at the North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St, Nehalem. 504368-7008. (ncrd.org.)

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Family Hoops Night – 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tues., Garibaldi Grade School gym. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. 503-355-2291.

Writing Lounge –10:30 a.m.to 1 p.m. at the Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. $5 suggested donation. “Quiet Writing Day.” Contact 503368-3846.

Mah Jong Lesson –3 p.m.

at North Tillamook Library, 571 Laneda Ave., Manzanita.

Contact 503-368-6665.

Yoga with Lucy Brook – 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Center for the Contemplative Arts, 300 Division St., Manzanita.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions: 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at North County Recreation District, 36155 9th Street in Nehalem. This 6-week, fun and free workshop offers support for continuing daily activities and coping with difficult emotions related to any type of chronic health condition.

Art of Aging Discussion group: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita. The topic is “Emotional Wellness.” The suggested donation is $5.

Writers’ Lounge at 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Quiet Writing Day” Open to all The Art of Dying Discussion Group at 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hoffman Center. Death with Dignity Film Speaking about Dying Suggested Donation: $5

Wednesday, March 1

Walk with Ease program – 10:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday of each week, Tillamook County Fairgrounds. No fee charged.

Contact OSU Extension Office at 503-842-3433.

Tai Chi Class – 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays at the North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St, Nehalem.

504-368-7008. (ncrd.org.)

Tillamook County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (agenda review) / 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. is the Board meeting.

Meetings are held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room B at the Tillamook County Courthouse at 201 Laurel Avenue every Wednesday.

DJ & Karaoke: Get discovered! 8 p.m. at the Manzanita Lighthouse Pub & Grub, 36480 Hwy. 101, Nehalem.

Free. Contact 503-368-4990.

Thursday, March 2

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 503-368-4883.

Open Clay Studio: 10 a.m. at Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita.

For more info visit hoffmanblog.org. .

Saturday, March 4

March 4 Trump – noon in front of Tillamook County Courthouse. A peaceful rally to unite our nation by showing support for our president.

Bulls & Barrels at the Beach – 5:30 p.m. at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds Indoor Pavilion 4603 Third Stree in Tillamook. There is $10 admission. The events include barrel racing, bi-rangle, bull riding, mutton bustin’ and key hole. For more information, call 503-842-2272.

Saturday Night Bingo – 6 p.m. at the Rockaway Beach Lions Club.

Rockaway Beach annual Italian Dinner and Silent Auction – 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Rockaway Beach Civic Center at City Hall (276 S.

Hwy 101). Tickets can be purchased in advance at the city hall or at the door Saturday night. There will be both meat and vegetarian lasagnas.

The Parks and Recreation Department uses the money from this event to provide activities such as the summer kids’ program, the bonfires on the beach, and even classes and programs for adults. If you have questions or would like to volunteer contact Melissa at 503-355-2291. If you have donations for the silent auction, you can take them to city hall.

Sunday, March 5 Labyrinth Presentation – 11 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church. Free. For more information, call 503314-7318 Monday, March 6 Bridge: 1 p.m. (Mondays) in the Rockaway Community Center 2310 Hwy 101 N in Rockaway Beach.

Garibadi Tourism Commission – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Garibaldi City Hall.

Nehelam Chamber of Commerce meeting – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 9

Lower Nehalem Watershed Council speaker ¬ – 6:30 p.m. at at the Pine Grove Community House (225 Laneda Ave) in Manzanita.

The presentation will start at 7:20 pm following an update from Lower Nehalem Watershed Council at 7 p.m. The council will welcome Paul Atwood, the Assistant District Wildlife Biologist with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, for a presentation exploring some of the common wildlife species that use Coastal Oregon estuaries, including Nehalem Bay.

Saturday, March 11 10th Biennial Nehalem Estuary Cleanup – 7:30 a.m. at the Wheeler Masonic Hall at Handy Creek Bakery, 63 North Highway 101, in downtown Wheeler.

Parking is available on the south side of the building. Also, science educator Peter Walczak will lead a youth crew cleaning up debris along the state park jetty. Youth and family volunteers can join the 7:30 a.m. orientation in Wheeler, or go directly to the boat ramp in Nehalem Bay State Park starting at 8:30 a.m., where there will be an orientation and ongoing educational activities. Bring drinking water and your own snack or sack lunch.

This is a rain or shine event. Wear waterproof boots, work gloves, and layers as needed. Volunteers can sign-up by going to www.eventbrite.com and searching for “10th Biennial Nehalem Estuary Cleanup” or by visiting www.nehalemtrust.org/ events.

Saturday Night Bingo – 6 p.m. at the Rockaway Beach Lions Club.

10th Biennial Nehalem Estuary Cleanup After Party – 5 p.m., at 36585 Highway 53 in Nehalem.

Volunteers are invited for live music, a chili and cornbread feast, root beer floats, and socializing. You might

want to bring a dry change of clothes for the party.

Sunday, March 12

Women of The World at the Don Whitney Auditorium at Tillamook High School. Part of the Monday Musical Club.

At 2 p.m.

arolyn Cruso is an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and composer, returns to Cannon Beach for the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum’s annual acoustic concert series on March 31 at 7:00 p.m.

Cruso is a versatile performer who is equally comfortable on the hammered dulcimer, flute,

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guitar and vocals and performs a diverse array of original tunes and songs as well as traditional material. Her instrumental compositions are mainly for the hammered dulcimer and are inspired by her strong connection to nature as well as her extensive travel and the cultures she’s encountered along the way. Her un-

usual and lyrical approach to the dulcimer especially delights audiences.

Seating for the Cruso concert is limited. Tickets are just $15 and include refreshments.

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Meditation 5p.m. Center for the Contemplative Arts.

300 Division St. Manzanita.

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AL-ANON – 7:30 p.m.Monday, March 13 Bridge: 1 p.m. (Mondays) 8:30 p.m. North County in the Rockaway Community Recreation District, Nehalem.

Center 2310 Hwy 101 N in 503-368-5093.

Rockaway Beach.

MEDITATION - 5 p.m.

Wednesday, March 15 to 5:45 p.m. at the Center Walk with Ease profor the Contemplative Arts gram – 10:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday of each in Manzanita. Free. Contact Lola Sacks at 503-368-6227. week, Tillamook County Fairgrounds. No fee charged.

MEALS FOR SENIORS Contact OSU Extension Of– 11:45 a.m. St. Mary’s by fice at 503-842-3433. the Sea in Rockaway. Call Bob Dempster, 503-355Friday, March 17 Walk with Ease pro3244. gram – 10:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday of each TUESDAY week, Tillamook County Fairgrounds. No fee charged.

Contact OSU Extension OfVETERANS’ EMPLOYfice at 503-842-3433.

MENT HELP – 10:30 a.m.3 p.m. WorkSource Oregon, Saturday, March 18 2105 Fifth St., Tillamook.

Saturday Night Bingo – 6 800-643-5709, ext. 227. p.m. at the Rockaway Beach Lions Club.

ROCKAWAY LIBRARY – 3 p.m., Pre-school storyMonday, March 20 Bridge: 1 p.m. (Mondays) time. 503-355-2665. in the Rockaway Community WRITING LOUNGE Center 2310 Hwy 101 N in - 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rockaway Beach.

Hoffman Center. $5 suggestWalk with Ease proed donation. Call 503-368gram – 10:30 a.m., Monday, 3846.

Wednesday & Friday of each week, Tillamook County MAH JONG LESSON Fairgrounds. No fee charged. 3 p.m. at the North Tillamook Contact OSU Extension Of- County Library in Manzanita. fice at 503-842-3433.

For more information, call 503-368-6665.

Wednesday, March 22 Walk with Ease proWEDNESDAY gram – 10:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday of each week, Tillamook County VOLUNTEER CEMFairgrounds. No fee charged.

Contact OSU Extension Of- ETERY BEAUTIFICATION - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at fice at 503-842-3433. the Historic American Legion Cemetery on Necarney Blvd Thursday, March 23 North Oregon Coast He- in Nehalem. For more inforroes On the Water event – mation, contact Val Magee at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coffen- 808-264-1454. bury Lake in Fort Stevens State Park near Warrenton.

T’ai Chi: Yang, long It will be the first event form from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on of the year for the new Wednesdays at the Center for chapter. If you’re active the Contemplative Arts, 300 duty or retired military or Division St., in Manzanta.

First Responder and would All are welcome. Contact Cal like a day of kayak fishing. Getty at 503-368-7651.

There will eight kayaks available for participants.

PICKLE BALL - 2:30 Food will be provided by p.m. in Manzanita City Park Mo’s seafood restaurant in Cannon Beach. The fish on 3rd Street. New members will be provided by ODFW or drop-ins welcome. Contact Corinne at cbbcalm@hotwho will be stocking the mail.com for more informalake that week and with a tion. little luck and some bait they should cooperate.

Participants do not need to MOVIE NIGHT – 6 p.m. have previous experience at the Rising Star Cafe in on kayaks or fishing and Wheeler. Call 503-368-3990. will only need to bring a valid Oregon fishing license ALCOHOLICS ANONwith them as well as dress YMOUS - 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the weather. We will North County Recreation provide all the necessary District, Nehalem. 503-368equipment training, guid5093. ance and an experienced guide to help you enjoy the BRIDGE, PINOCHLE day. Volunteers may be required to pay the $5 day use AND CRIBBAGE – 1 p.m. fee per vehicle participants will not. This will be paid

by Heroes On the Water.

For more information please view heroesonthewater.org or the Heroes on the Water-North Oregon Coast facebook page www. facebook.com/HOWNOC Friday, Mar. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Open Gallery “How We Create” Art works by Kathleen Kanas, Lloyd Lindley II, Susan Webb-Rebecchi and Sol Neelman

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tickets at www.cbhistory. org or by phone 503-4369301. The museum is open from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Monday and is donation based. The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum is located at 1387 South Spruce Street in Cannon Beach, Oregon.

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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.

AL-ANON – 7-8 p.m.

St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, Nehalem.

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.

CENTER SPOTLIGHT

Saturday, Mar. 4, at 7 p.m.

“Swing Cats” Concert Hot swing band from Astoria Two great guitarists, a bass, and drums

Kathleen Moore A Hoffman Center artist from our beginning.

Currently an Art of Aging/Dying program volunteer.

Tuesday, Mar. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m.

The Art of Aging Discussion Group Tuesday, Mar. 7, from Topic: “The Practice of Health” 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Writers’ Lounge Suggested Donation: $5 “Word Play Day” Open to all Friday, Mar. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 10, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Open Gallery Open Gallery “How We Create” Art works by Kathleen “How We Create” Art works by Kathleen Kanas, Lloyd Lindley II, Susan WebbKanas, Lloyd Lindley II, Susan WebbRebecchi and Sol Neelman Rebecchi and Sol Neelman Saturday, Mar. 18, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 11, at 7 p.m.

“Project Journaling” Workshop Readers’ Theatre Presentation Led by Laurie Frankel Three one-act plays written by local Tuition: $40, Register at hoffmanblog.org writers Saturday, Mar. 18, at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 14, Manzanita Writers’ Series from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Author: Laurie Frankel Writers’ Lounge “This is How It Always Is” “Quiet Writing Day” Open to all Open mic follows. Admission: $7 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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“We had a great state tournament,” the coach said, adding they brought a team trophy home.

“I thought everyone on the team battled and fought the entire tournament. They represented Neah-Kah-Nie very well,” the coach added.

“Travis Jonsson had a great tournament, placing fourth. He became a state placer for the first time in his career,” Kelly said.

“Tristan Bennett also had a great tournament, making

it to the state finals. Even though it didn’t go the way that we wanted he still had a heck of a year – going 38-2 and placing second in state,” Kelly added.

According to Kelly, it was the first time since 2003 that the Pirates brought a team trophy back from the state tournament.

Neah-Kah-Nie is currently in fourth place in the 2A/1A competition.

Travis Jonsson of NeahKah-Nie placed fourth in the 285 competition after losing a 5-0 decision to Samuel Williams of Crane in the battle for third place. The

sophomore finished the season with a 24-16 record.

Going into the final matches, Neah-Kah-Nie was fourth with 46 points, while Culver had the team score lead with 202.5. Lowell was second (150.5), while Central Linn was third with 60 points.

The Pirates were ahead of Crane (fifth, 38 points), Gold Beach (sixth, 37), Enterprise (seventh, 35.5), Monroe (eighth, 30), Joseph/Wallowa (ninth, 33) and Grant Union/ Prairie City (10th, 32 points).

Nestucca placed 23rd with six points.

Neah-Kah-Nie wrestlers came up with a second place finish at Waldport over the weekend. Vernonia won the District crown with 295 points, followed by the Pirates with 228 points.

Pirates send six grapplers to state

By Brad Mosher bmosher@countrymedia.net Neah-Kah-Nie grabbed the silver when it came to the team race at the District 1 2A/1A wrestling tournament in Waldport over the weekend.

Vernonia emerged as the winner with 295 points, followed by Neah-Kah-Nie with 228 and Knappa with 123.

Nestucca placed fourth, just one point behind Knappa in the team scoring., with a pair of district champions.

Monroe had 108.5 points to place fifth in the team race, while Siletz Valley came in sixth with 85 points.

Triangle Lake was seventh (48), ahead of Waldport (23) and Toledo (22 points).

Tristan Bennett and Anthony Ramirez led the Pirates’ charge with individual titles in the 220 and 285 weight classes.

“They both wrestled well and did what they needed to qualify for state and maintain their state seeding,” Neah-Kah-Nie wrestling coach Greg Kelly said.

But the Pirates got a lot of help from Austin Dunn (113), Omar Arenas (138), Dylan Dunlap (170) and Travis Jonsson (285) – when they all placed second in their weights and also earned a trip to Portland’s Memorial Coliseum for the state

tournament this weekend.

Jonsson gave the Pirates a one-two finish in the top weight class and with Jonathon Lommen, it gave Neah-Kah-Nie three wrestlers among the top four in the 285 pound competition when he took fourth.

“Austin had a great match in his semis to qualify for state,” Kelly said. He picked up a win by fall over Vernonia’s AmandaRose Sicard in the 113-pound semis. In the title match, Dunn lost by fall to Elijah Bozied of Vernonia.

For Arenas, he earned a chance to return to Portland. But Ramirez is the veteran of the group, making his fourth trip to the state tournament.

“I thought we had a good tournament and great individual efforts,” Kelly said.

“The guys wrestled tough and battled both days.

“We placed 14 out of the 15 we brought to the districts,” the coach said. “Twelve of the 14 placed in the top four.”

Nathan Hamilton was fourth at 120, while Ecca Fry took fourth at 132 pounds.

Jacob Griffith came in third at 145 pounds, while Jett Johnson was fourth at 182. Jacob Waldron was fifth at 132, while Daniel Jackson took fifth place at 182 pounds.

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Neah-Kah-Nie sophomore Tristan Bennett (left) placed second in the 220-pound competition at the state wrestling championship tournament in Portland Saturday. He finished the year with a 38-2 record on the mat.

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President John F. Kennedy toured the TCCA plant in 1961. He is one of many famous faces to have toured TCCA over the years.

The history of the Visitors Center TCCA Visitors Center closes March 6 for major rebuild 1949 – The new, centrally-located cheesemaking plant is opened. There was a door with a sign that read “Visitors Entrance.” Company archives describe the vision for the new plant to attract “… auto travelers who will be invited to see the various processes, then to refresh themselves in the sampling of the varied products made by the Association and its member cheese factory. …

Grounds around the building are being landscaped so that the plant will eventually be nestled in attractive park-like surroundings to make it a show place of the Pacific Coast.”

Early 1950s – A small cheese store and restrooms were added, and guided tours were offered.

1968 – A special visitor’s entrance was constructed and a small observation area where visitors could watch the cheesemaking process through large windows was created.

1977 – 400,000 people visit per year, approximately 3,000 people per day came through the visitor’s area. There was a recording to explain what was happening on the production floor. Pete Sutton, general manager, was intent on expanding the retail operations and hired Judy Hill to oversee an expansion project.

1978 – 600,000 people, approximately 5,000 people visit per day. Plans were underway to expand the visitor’s area.

1979 – The new Visitors Center was complete in November 1979. Per the manager’s report to the members in a 1979 annual report, Sutton wrote, “The visitor’s center and retail store … is a fine facility – one we can be very proud of. We intend to promote and publicize the new facility and are anxious for this year’s tourist season to arrive so we can host the many visitors we are sure will visit.” Ironically, just as there will be in 2017, there was a temporary retail area set up for visitors during the construction of the first Visitors Center. It was a mobile home set in the parking lot!

1980 – The October 1980 “Business Success

News” included a statement that “…visitors to the Tillamook Cheese Factory increased 30 percent in the last six years.” The space included a deli, museum and a slide presentation about the history of dairy in Tillamook County.

1985 – The patio area was enclosed to make the atrium.

1990 – A new cheesemaking room was built and the upstairs observation area was added.

1993 – The packaging department relocated to a larger area in view of the Visitors Center.

1994 – The Visitors Center was expanded to accommodate the over 900,000 annual visitors.

The expansion added the gift shop.

1999 – The dining area and kitchen were upgraded and the cheese museum was remodeled.

2003 – The Visitors Center undergoes a makeover, with a remodeled gift shop and relocated checkout counters, a second stairway leading to the lower mezzanine viewing area, ice cream counter renovation and new carpet in the entryway.

2004 – Nearly one million people visit the Tillamook Cheese Factory. In the summer of 2014, over 510,000 people passed through the Visitors Center between June and September.

Visitors come from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and about 70 other countries.

Visitors sample over 10,600 pounds of cheese in a year.

2007 – Began a multi-year, multi-phase grounds beautification project in preparation for the 100th anniversary. This included planting trees and shrubs along the driveway and parking areas and installing the white fence.

2009 – TCCA celebrated its 100th anniversary.

2016 – Began constructing a temporary Visitors Center in preparation for the brand new Visitors Center rebuild.

March 2017 – The original Visitors Center closes to make way for a brand new facility to open in summer 2018.

By Jordan Wolfe

jwolfe@countrymedia.net

The original Tillamook County Creamery Associa-

tion’s original Visitors Center is closing its doors on March 6.

The closure marks the beginning of construction for

the brand new Visitors Center TCCA announced in the fall,

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FREE Information and Registration Sessions March 14 or 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm Attend one session at Herald Center, 2710 First Street, Tillamook

For information call (503) 815-2270.

CHIP program runs March 27 – May 4 from 5:45 to 8:15 pm

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n Estuary Continued from Page A4 Estuary Cleanup” or by visiting www.nehalemtrust.org/events.

This will allow for a smooth orientation in the morning and a quick start to the cleanup.

Back again by popular demand is the Nehalem Estuary Cleanup Photo Contest.

Volunteers and attendees are invited to submit photos from the day of the event to photocontest@nehalemtrust. org by March 15. The winning photographer will receive a gift certificate to a local business and be featured in print and online press about the event.

In 2015 alone, over 150 volunteers dedicated their time, skills, and energy to make the bay clean and healthy. The group pulled 2.37 tons of trash and 915 lbs. of recyclable and reusable material from the estuary. Recyclable materials were comprised of 110 lbs. of reusable items, 302 lbs. of metal, 240 lbs. of glass, 120 lbs. of plastic,and 34 lbs. of paper.

n TCCA Continued from Page A3 with an anticipated completion date of summer 2018.

The popular destination will be moving to a temporary building – the newly built red barn on the property – on or before March 22.

“We need the down time to move everything we can,” Corporate Communications Manager Tori Harms said, “The whole ice cream counter in the current Visitors Center will be the ice cream counter in the temporary one.”

She added most of the facilities will be coming from the old Visitors Center for cost effectiveness and efficiency.

“Our goal is to be back up in time for Spring Break,” Harms said, adding if the temporary location can open sooner, it will.

TCCA will not lay off any employees of the Visitors Center, according to Harms.

“Any full time employees are staying on,” she said.

“Maybe it means we hire less seasonal employees.”

As for the two-week gap between the closure of the original Visitors Center and the temporary one, Harms said the employees will be working hard during that time, moving equipment and supplies, as well as training for new exhibits and operating systems.

The temporary Visitors Center will include dining options, a Tillamook ice cream counter and shopping area, as well as a unique exhibit that will allow TCCA to share with visitors a more in-depth look at dairy farming in Tillamook County.

“The farm exhibit is one of the things we’ve wanted to do,” Harms said, “Because we’re not connected to the plant and the packaging facility, we’re brining the dairy farm for people to learn about.”

Taking up about 50 percent of the temporary Visitors Center, Harms said the farm exhibit will provide guests a peek into the world of calving, milking parlors and the equipment dairy farmers use.

“We’re in a unique position to teach people about dairy

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A few of the more interesting finds included one jar of grape jelly, one mattress, one port-apotty door, 14 railroad spikes, 21 shoes (including one pair), 26 hazardous items, 65 balls, 105 flip flops, 350 shotgun shells and one genuine message in a bottle. What will be discovered this year?

Community partners Lower Nehalem Community Trust, Lower Nehalem Watershed Council, CARTM, Nehalem Bay State Park, North Coast Land Conservancy, and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership are pleased to announce this event is part of Explore Nature, a series of hikes, walks, paddles and outdoor adventures.

Hosted throughout Tillamook County by a consortium of Conservation organizations, these meaningful, nature-based experiences highlight the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve and conserve the area’s natural resources and natural resourcebased economy.

This effort is partially funded by the Economic Development Council of Tillamook County

and Visit Tillamook Coast.

We are grateful for the outpouring of support from so many businesses and individuals. Organizers would like to thank Handy Creek Bakery, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Monica Gianopulos, The Roost, Manzanita Fresh Foods, Mother Nature’s Natural Foods, Manzanita Market Grocery & Deli, Bread and Ocean, Manzanita News & Espresso, Kingfisher Farms, the City of Wheeler, the Wheeler Liquor Store, Bill’s Tavern, Mohler Coop and many more yet to come.

For those unable to join the day of the event, organizers ask to consider making a donation by visiting nehalemtrust.org or by mail to Lower Nehalem Community Trust, PO Box 496, 532 Laneda Ave., Suite C, Manzanita, OR 97130. Include “Estuary Cleanup” in the message section or on the memo line.

For more information, contact Lower Nehalem Watershed Council Coordinator, Alix Lee at lnwc@nehalemtel.net

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products and the dairy industry,” she said. “The board members have been very helpful in getting factual information [for the exhibit].”

However, the closure of the original Visitors Center will mark the end of an era for TCCA. “I can tell you that hundreds, if not thousands, of young people in Tillamook County have been given career opportunities at the Visitors Center over time,” Harms wrote.

The temporary Visitors Center will be open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (expanding to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during summer months).

Visitors should note that all visitor experiences will be closed between March 6 and March 21, during the transition to the temporary visitors center. TCCA apologizes in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Famous faces As with any popular tourist destination (Disneyland, anyone?), the original Visitors Center has had its share of notable visitors since its inception.

Aside from guests visiting incognito, Harms said some of the people who were confirmed to have visited includes President Bill Clinton (while campaigning for Hillary in 2008); “Dirty Dancing” actor Patrick Swayze; the daughter of singer-songwriter, Ray Charles; Terri Irwin and Bindi Irwin, the wife and daughter of the late Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter and the Roloff family from the TLC television show, “Little People Big World,” of Helvetia, Ore. “And, while technically we didn’t have a full Visitors Center at the time,” Harms wrote, “President John F. Kennedy did come to Tillamook and did take a plant tour in 1961. We imagine he had to have taken a stroll through our visitor’s area, too.”

Better Health Calendar: March – April 2017 Childbirth Preparation Class

Wednesdays, March 1 – 29, 7 – 9 pm, Tillamook Regional Medical Center, 1000 Third St., 3rd floor Conf. Rm., Tillamook.

Taking Charge of Diabetes

Thursdays, March 2 – 23, 9:30 – 12 pm, TRMC, 3rd flood Conf. Rm. A., Tillamook.

CHIP Information Session

Attend one of these free sessions, March 14 OR 16, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Herald Center, 2710 First St., Tillamook.

CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program)

March 27 – May 4, 5:45 – 8:15 p.m., Herald Center, 2710 First St., Tillamook.

The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a scientifically proven lifestyle medicine course designed to reduce the risk of heart and vascular disease, lower cholesterol, weight and blood sugar and improve sleep, resilience and depression. Please attend an introductory session (above) to learn more.

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Chronic Pain Self-Management

Wednesdays, April 5 – May 10, 1:30 – 4 pm, Herald Center, 2710 First St., Tillamook.

Depression & Anxiety Recovery

Wednesdays, April 5 – May 31, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Hearld Center, 2710 First St., Tillamook.

Evening Mammograms

3rd Tuesday each month until 7 pm.

Call (503) 815-2292 to schedule your mammogram.

Support Groups

3rd floor Conf. Rm A., 1000 Third St., Tillamook.

Diabetes & All That Jazz

2nd Tuesday monthly, 1:30 – 3 pm, Tillamook Regional Medical Center, 3rd floor Conf. Rm., Tillamook.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

4th Wednesday, 10:30 – 12 pm, Tillamook Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2610 First St., Tillamook.

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3rd Monday, 5:45 – 8:30 pm, Tillamook Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2610 First St., Tillamook.

Women’s Cancer Support

1st Wednesday monthly, 10:30 – 12 pm, Tillamook Medical Plaza, conf. rm.

Grief Support

1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly, 3 – 4:30 pm, Tillamook Regional Medical Center,

For all classes and support groups unless otherwise noted, please call (503) 815-2270 for more information and to register.

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March 25-26, 2017

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The 27th Annual Pool-A-Thon fundraiser celebrates the NCRD School Swim Program, bringing youngsters from all over to help raise much needed funds.

Annual Pool-A-Thon makes fundraising waves The 27th Annual Pool-athon fundraiser celebrates the NCRD School Swim Program.Pool-A-Thon makes fundraising Waves with 56 swimmers taking part on Feb. 18. Eleven students were not able to swim but raised funds for the program. Sixty-seven total participants took part in this year’s event.

Currently there are still pledge packets still being submitted so the total amount raised is estimated at this point but at last count the amount was resting around $13,400 raised so far. The total could take up to six weeks to finalize in the weeks to come.

The celebratory party on Feb. 25 for pool-a-thon participants proved very successful. Fifty kids were present.

Lunch, cake, bouncy house, prizes, and swimming rounded out a fun filled afternoon for every-

one involved with the PoolA-Thon.

A total of 2,519 lengths were swam which equals 35 miles. The excitement and enthusiasm generated throughout the natatorium was infectious. Student swimmers showcased their acquired swim skills for 150 adoring and supportive family and friends. A true demonstration of endurance and dedication to the school swim program.

Eight Neah-Kah-Nie Junior High Students (alumni of the School Swim Program) volunteered at both events earning community service hours while giving back to the program that taught them swim skills through their grade school years, causing a ripple effect throughout the community.

All proceeds go directly to the School Swim Program.

CORRECTIONS

Regarding North Coast Citizen, Volume 22, No. 4 - 02/16/2017

We had made an error in our reporting in regards to the story entitled “Two untimely deaths hit north Tillamook County.” In the photo description it lists Tami McVay as survived by her mother and three children. Our mistake lies in the fact that her mother passed away previously and that she is survived solely by her three children. Our sincere apologies regarding this error as we understand the sensitive nature of the discrepancy.

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Year of Wellness Terrific turnips pack nutritional punch

By Jessica Linnell, PhD, Assistant Prof of Practice, OSU Extension For the North Coast Citizen

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urnips are a member of the Brassica genus of plants, which also includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale. The edible portions of the plant are the root and the leaves, often called turnip greens. The root of the plant is usually mostly white with a purple or red crown. Turnip plants grow best in the cool weather of winter months and are in season now.

Turnip greens are a common dish in the Southern United States where they are prepared similarly to collard greens. To prepare them, remove the leaves from the stems and simmer in water with ham hocks or salt pork until they are tender and delicious (about 45 minutes).

Like cabbage and kale, turnip greens also make a wonderful addition to soups and stews.

Turnip greens are an excellent source of vitamin C and

folate. Folate is a nutrient that our bodies use for making amino acids necessary for building proteins, and the nucleic acids that are used in DNA. Folate is particularly important for women who may become pregnant because it is important for growth and development.

Folate also plays an important role in brain health, including cognitive function and emotions. One cup of cooked turnip greens contain 170 micrograms of folate, which is more than 40% of the daily needs of an adult.

People all over the world eat turnip roots. They are commonly used in stews, soups, and braised meats.

Next time you make beef stew, add some chopped turnips along with the potatoes and carrots. You can also throw some in with a pot roast or braised chicken. Cooking turnips in stews, soups, or braises, allows them soak up the tasty flavors of the cooking liquids. Adding turnips can also boost the nutritional quality of a meal. One cup of

turnips is an excellent source of vitamin C, riboflavin (vitamin B2), and fiber.

Roasting is another great way to prepare turnip roots.

Like carrots and potatoes, they are wonderful when roasted with olive oil and herbs. This delightful recipe for Maple Glazed Turnips and Sweet Potatoes combines the sweet flavors of maple syrup and brightness of lemon juice with the earthy flavors of the turnips.

Maple Glazed Turnips and Sweet Potatoes

How much folate do I need?

• Children 1 to 3 years: 150 micrograms

Source: Food Hero (foodhero.com)

• Children 4 to 8 years: 200 micrograms

Ingredients 1 Tablespoon margarine or butter 3 Tablespoons maple syrup 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3 cups turnips, peeled and diced 2 cups sweet potatoes, cubed

• Children 9 to 13 years: 300 micrograms • People 14 years and older: 400 micrograms

medium casserole dish. Add syrup mixture and stir to coat evenly.

Serving Size: 8

3. Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until browned for another 20 to 30 minutes.

Serve hot.

4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

• Pregnant women: 600 micrograms

Directions 1. Melt margarine and add syrup, cinnamon and lemon juice.

• Breastfeeding: 500 micrograms

2. Mix turnips and sweet potatoes in a

Nutrition Facts Per serving: 80 calories, 1.5 g saturated fat, 50 mg sodium, 15g total carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 8g sugars, 1g protein, 100% DV vitamin A, 20% DV vitamin C, 4% DV calcium, and 2% DV iron.

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