north coast Volume 19, No. 11
May 29, 2014
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MEMORIAL DAY 2014
Remembering America’s fallen heroes
Sunny skies prevailed for the Memorial Day observance this year at Nehalem American Legion Cemetery near Manzanita, a far cry from the wind and rain that dampened last year’s event. Upwards of 200 people turned out for the event and listened to speaker of the day
Owen Nicholson, a World War II veteran, recount his experience in the South Pacific during the war. As is custom, the graves of veterans were decorated with flags by members of Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue, along with Nehalem area Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.
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July 4 fireworks fundraising effort begins in earnest
$17,000 is the goal organizers hope to reach for this year’s show
The Manzanita Fireworks Committee has begun raising funds for this year’s July 4th fireworks show on the beach at Manzanita. The committee is a private effort and relies on donations from individuals, families, businesses and groups. No city funds are spent on the display The Committee needs to raise $17,000. The show itself will cost $15,000, but another $2,000 is needed to cover site preparation, security, and cleanup. Donations can be mailed to the Manzanita Fireworks Committee at PO Box 802, Manzanita, OR 97130. Questions can be referred to David Dillon at 503-368-6153 or dillond@nehalemtel.net. Donation jars have been set up at various businesses around north Tillamook County to accept contributions. Licensed pyrotechnicians from Western Display Fireworks in Canby will launch the show.
Above: World War II veteran and speaker of the day Owen Nicholson recounts his wartime experience to those gathered at Nehalem American Legion Cemetery during the annual Memorial Day observance. At right: Calvary Bible Church pastor David Martin leads the crowd in prayer. Photos by Dave Fisher
Farmers Market gets ready for biggest season yet This year’s market kicks off Friday, June 13, in Manzanita By Laura Swanson For the Citizen
All superstitions aside, Friday, June 13, promises to be a lucky day to launch a banner season for the Manzanita Farmers Market. More vendors, more variety and wonderful new additions are just some of the highlights for the market’s ninth year. There will be 39 booths this year, the largest in the market’s history – 5th Street will have 15 booths this year, compared to last year’s ten spaces. Some old favorites return after being absent in 2013, including Ready-to-eat food, always a crowd favorite, will be featured again at this Nevor Shellfish with barbeyear’s Manzanita Farmers Market, which kicks off its 10th season on Fri- cued oysters and seafood, and LlamaMama Bakery day, June 13, at 5 p.m. Photo by Dave Fisher
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with its bagels and delicious baked goods. New vendors this year include Fraga Farmstead Cheese, an organic goat cheese maker from Gales Creek area, and Bennett Family Farms of Tillamook featuring fresh pasteurized milk direct from local cows. O’Falafel, Santa Fe by the Sea, and the Chili Man will add more international foods to the market’s ready-to-eat options. Last year’s community survey had requests to add more artisans to the market and the market is pleased to welcome Josh Blewett, a chainsaw artist; Lolivia Gifts and It’s a Soy Thing candles. The market is committed to staying true to its mission to bring local produce, locallyproduced products and local art to the community and shoppers can expect to find over a dozen local farmers and producers, including
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A&B Berries, Kingfisher Farms, Lance’s Farm Vittles, Merry’s Gardens, Ocean View Nursery, Neah-Kah-Nie Gardens, OK Ranch, Herbal Collective/Tallwoman Tonics, Peace Crops, R-evolution Gardens, Suzanne’s Stitches & Gardens, and Sturm’s Berries. A long-time, very popular vendor will be missing this year. Billie and Terry Schrum, of Nehalem Bay Pie Company, have officially retired. “I’m going to miss the market,” said Billie. “But I’m taking my grandkids to Disneyland this summer.” The market will not be “pie-less,” however, as bakery vendors FRESH, Handy Creek Bakery and LlamaMama Baked Goods will all be providing their best creations Donation jars have been set up around north Tillamook County to in crust. FRESH will have accept contributions for the Manits menu of smoothies and zanita July 4th fireworks show on See MARKET, page 3 the beach.
CARTM’s Jonathan Feder removes metal roofing panels from the Hoffman Center Studio Building in advance of its demolition. Hoffman Center Photo
The Hoffman House Studio building in Manzanita will be torn down Monday morning, June 2 starting at 9 a.m. Built in 1938, and modified a number of times after that, the building belonged to the late Lloyd and Myrtle Hoffman. It was bequeathed to the community in 2004 to support the arts, education and the library. The building – part of the Hoffman Center -- has provided studio space for artists, art and writing classes, and storage for the Friends of North Tillamook Library’s annual used book sale for several years. “It’s sad to lose Lloyd and Myrtle’s home, but the years have not been good to it,” said Hoffman Center president David Dillon. “It’s time to let it go and look to the future.” The demolition is being
A Salute to Dads Everywhere! Happy Father’s Day – Sunday, June 15th
Celebrate this Father’s Day beginning with a stop at Manzanita Grocery and Deli for everything you need for that special barbecue or picnic. Pictured from left are the “Dads” at Manzanita Grocery: Orlo Lujan, Daryl Davidson, Carl Peters, Brett Phillips, Chung Lee, Greg ‘Spanky’ Herren, Jess McFarland, and Zachary Parker.
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funded in part by a $15,000 grant from a local family. The site will be landscaped to beautify the entry to the city. “We knew the building needed to be razed but didn’t have a timetable to do so, because of the cost,” said Dillon. “The very generous grant allowed us to accelerate our planning, and made it all possible.” CARTM crews have gone through to salvage recyclable materials. A team from IRS Environmental of Portland removed the limited amount of asbestos found during an inspection. “The lot will be preserved for a new Hoffman Center structure sometime in the future,” said Dillon. “That facility would be constructed only after the mortgage on our main building across the
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