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What will happen to the TLT?

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he first round of Transient Lodging Tax grants(TLT) pleased many, but several others were left dissatisfied with the project selection.

So, the Tillamook County Commissioners have proposed to examine the process. The first of several workshops was held on Nov. 4 to gather input on what exactly that new direction should be.

Commissioner Bill Baertlein drafted a proposal that would change several aspects of the TLT. The proposal includes: 1. Terminating the agreement with the Economic Development Council as of July 1 2. Making the TLT a function of County government 3. Setting up a new not-for-profit for advertising and promotion only 4. Remaining funds would go to infrastructure improvements within Tillamook County. The first years the priority would be visitor safety and comfort Baertlein suggests that the new notfor-profit would have a board comprised of advertising, promotion and tourist related business.

“Those who are in the tourist industry should be on the board…because EDC is not really an advertising board,” Baertlein said at the beginning of the meeting.

Baertlein’s proposal also states

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Celebrating the life and legacy of Kay Covert pulled together to organize this celebration?

Quite simply, it didn’t. I got out of bed.

As I walked through the doors of the NCRD gymnasium around 9 am to help set up, I was struck by the unity of spirit and camaraderie that greeted me. People were bustling around, setting up tables and chairs and preparing for a

All morning, there were handshakes, hugs, laughter and smiles, along with a subtle joy in the air that I had not expected. This gathering wasn’t going to be about about self-pity and despair; it was about love, community and unity, three of the things that always seem to spring to mind when Kay’s

By Dan Haag name is mentioned.

The details that went into didn’t want to get out the planning began the of bed the morning day the news of Kay’s of November 1, the day passing broke. “It came of the memorial honoring together like a ground Kay Covert. Despite the swell in response to fact that I had volunteered heartbreaking news,” to help set up chairs in the said Claudia Johnson, morning and usher during one of the events’ many the event, I was looking dedicated organizers. for excuses not to go.

“Dana Zia and I worked Maybe, just maybe, if on a daily basis making I didn’t attend, than none lists until every detail of this ever happened. was – we hoped – covPerhaps if I stayed in bed, ered and up to Walt’s locked in my house, I and our standards and could pretend that it had wishes.” all been a terrible dream A longtime friend and and Kay was still with us. neighbor of mine comAs they say, denial mented “I hope when I’m ain’t just a river in Egypt. gone, someone thinks The more I laid there enough of me to put with the covers over my together something like head, the more I realized this.” that I was being a coward.

Truly, we should all I realized that there were be so lucky. certainly others like me, The community celebrated the life of Kay Covert at a The doors opened for others who would rather special memorial service on her birthday, Nov. 1. the memorial at 4:30. imagine a world that still Climbing the stairs from boasted Kay Covert rather packed house. Pictures of Kay the rapidly-filling parking lot, I than accept she was gone. It was and her life were being placed could see car after car lining the selfish to imagine I was alone. on a table to greet attendees, streets around NCRD. At the top How did sticking my head in flowers were being beautifully of the stairs, dozens of people the sand honor Kay, especially arranged, and food and wine were filing through the doors. on her birthday? How did it was being set up for a recephonor Walt Covert? How did it tion at the nearby kitchen and honor the community that had n See, Kay Page A2 gallery.

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ierra Gjerde is a juggler, as in she can literally keep half-a-dozen balls in the air, and that’s exactly one of the skills she’ll be utilizing as the North County Recreation District’s Theatre Coordinator.

Sierra Gjerde.

Gjerde jumped into this part-time position with a series of events focusing on community-based forestry in August, and it’s been nonstop since then.

Between Riverbend Player productions, a Helen Hill play, Circus playtime performances, the CARTM Trashion Show, the NCRD Theatre has hosted many crowds the last few months.

In anticipation of the completion of the Theatre renovations now underway, most importantly the new seats, and also includes a stage extension, sound system and flooring.

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he all-volunteer staff and board at the Hope Chest’s two locations are the epitome of “re-use” and “re-purpose.”

Beginning with one store in Wheeler in 1998, the Hope Chest Thrift Shop’s sole mission and purpose is to support and fund local nonprofits. “Our first donation in 1999 was a $1,000,” said Hope Chest president Terry Walhood.

“Last year, in 2014, we gave over $100,000 to local nonprofits and charities.” From selling a variety of donated items and used goods, including furniture, clothing, collectibles, books and much more, the Hope Chest Thrift Stores have donated well over $1.25 million to local charities, such as Faith in Action, the North County Food Bank, CASA, Senior Meals, Hopsice, the Grub Club, the Buddy Walk, the North Coast Symphony and many more worthy organizations. “We exist to make sure that our local nonprofits can continue to do the good works that are so needed in our community,” said Walhood. “We were around before thrift stores were cool, and now vintage is in trend, and look at all the resale and thrift stores in Tillamook County,” commented Walhood. “I guess they all figured out that you can make good money reselling gently used items, and everyone is looking for a good deal.”

And you’ll find a good deal at either Hope Chest location, now in Nehalem, off Hwy. 101 near the Nehalem Bay Fire Station, between Nehalem and Manzanita, or in North Rockaway Beach, near the Post Office. “You can

outfit an entire home or apartment from our store,” said Walhood.

“Or get a new outfit or two. And people bring in valuable collectibles, and some of the old China is

have a group of 50 volunteers, and can always use more,” said Walhood. “There is always so much to do, from greeting customers and handling sales, to sorting and

The Hope Chest Thrift Stores are a 501(c)3 nonprofit (Tillamook County Charities) and completely self-supporting, relying on donations of gently used goods from the community and hundreds of hours of volunteers time. truly amazing and we often sell it cheaper than everyday dishes.”

The first store opened in Wheeler in 1998, but that store was plagued by flooding three times, so the move to the Nehalem location in 2008 has been good for business. The Rockaway Beach store, called Hope Chest Too, opened in 2004, and Terry has managed that location since the opening, as well as serving as Hope Chest board president. It takes 24 volunteers, scheduled in two shifts per day, to keep both stores running smoothly. “We

accepting donations.”

The Hope Chest lives up to it’s name as local fire and police know to call them, when a family is in need. “Even in the middle of the night, after a fire or something, we’ll open up the store for them to come in and get whatever they need,” said Walhood. “We work with the Red Cross and the school’s family resource centers know to come to us for help to give families the basics they need for their homes. That’s what we’re here for.” The Hope Chest board consists of president Terry

Walhood, Vice President Judy Mammano, Secretary Ruthann Gray, and Treasurer Joan LeRew, with Janet Schroeder managing the Nehalem store location. Hope Chest makes monthly donations based upon requests from local nonprofits, and in most months will donate nearly $10,000 to local groups.

The Hope Chest Thrift Stores are a 501(c)3 nonprofit (Tillamook County Charities) and completely self-supporting, relying on donations of gently used goods from the community and hundreds of hours of volunteers time. Hope Chest is happy to take your clean, in good working condition items.

“Sometimes people bring in bad things,” said Walhood. “Such as old, nonfunctioning appliances, and then we have to pay the cost for trashing them. We do so appreciate having re-saleable goods.” And more volunteers would be great, too! As their volunteer application states …”All our profits are donated back into our community, so volunteering with us makes a BIG diference to many local residents.” For more information about The Hope Chest Thrift Stores, stop by the Nehalem location at 36345 Hwy. 101 North, Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Hope Chest Too in Rockaway Beach at 316 Hwy. 101 North. Store hours in Rockaway are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Or call 503-355-3333.

“We are doing our part to reuse and recycle, and give back at Hope Chest,” added Walhood.

“It feels great every day to be a part of this, and to support the good works for the good of our community.”

Manzanita readies for Mystery Weekend I

n conjunction with the Mystery Weekend in Manzanita, a collaboration with the North Tillamook Library, the Hoffman Center for the Arts is featuring an art show celebrating the mysterious and magical. Artists are invited to submit up to three works on the theme, in any medium. Submissions are due by Friday, the 13th of November. The show will be up from November 20 through December 14, with an opening reception from 3-5 p.m. on November 21st.

Pieces can be new or existing art;2-D, ready to hang or 3-D. Up to 3 pieces per artist and 25 percent of any sales to the Hoffman Center.

The Hoffman Center for the Arts will screen the 2011 feature film “Cold Weather” on Friday, Nov. 20, as the opening event of the Mystery

Weekend in Manzanita. The film will start at 7:30 p.m. Admission will be $5.

Written and directed by Aaron Katz, “Cold Weather” tells the story of a forensic science student who returns to Portland after dropping out of college. When his ex-girlfriend materializes and subsequently disappears, he investigates with a co-worker, and the two men put their love of detective novels to use.

Film critic Roger Eibert said the film, “is good in so many subtle ways, I despair of doing them justice. It’s a thriller involving the personalities of its characters, who we get to know surprisingly well. It remains low-key even during its final big chase scene, which only involves one car.”

“Cold Weather” was shot in Portland,

with additional scenes in Cannon Beach, and The Dalles. It stars Cris Lankenau, Triest Kelly Dunn, Robyn Rikoon, and Raul Castillo. The feature lasts 96 minutes, and refreshments will be available.

At North Tillamook Library, on Saturday November 21st the weekly 11 a.m. story time will brought to you by Extension Librarian Bill Landau, will feature stories that have a common theme of having a bit of mystery to them. And of course, we’ll have some songs and finger plays along the way. “One book that we will feature is the children’s classic “Miss Nelson is Missing”

by James Marshall. Originally released in 1977,

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n Kay Continued from Page A1 In all, over 200 people would attend. It was breathtaking.

The service, officiated

by Claudia Johnson, was a culmination of the weeks of sadness and reflection that followed in the wake of Kay’s passing. It featured a poem

by Mary Oliver, “Roses, Late Summer,” and arias performed by opera singers from Portland, which lent the class and dignity that were such a significant part of who Kay was.

But it was the words spoken by friends and family that shone the brightest light upon Kay’s impact on so many lives.

The most poignant and beautiful words were delivered by Walt Covert. “Not only did I love her deeply, but I genuinely liked her,” he said. “I found her to be incredibly smart, funny, and beautiful. She was my best friend.”

As Walt returned to his chair, 200 people rose and applauded, a humbling show of support for Walt and a declaration against the tide of grief.

As the applause dwindled, I glanced at Kay’s picture gracing the cover of the program I held and I took a moment for self-reflection. Am I being the best that I can be?

The best husband? The best son? The best friend, neighbor, employee, human being?

n NCRD Continued from Page A1 With the addition of comfortable seating, Gjerde looks forward to booking more programs in the theater, and she’s looking to the community for ideas.

“What do we want to use the space for?” she asked.

“What types of performing arts would you like to see in our own backyard?

I want to extend the reach of programming beyond Nehalem, cat a wider net to gather the potential that this venue can provide,” Gjerde added. “I’m looking for partnerships with existing arts and theater groups and collaborations.”

Even with the venue closure in effect through late winter, Gjerde is working to grow a cadre of actors and actresses, with the youth department. Watch for more about a youth performance of “A Christmas Carol.” She is also facilitating an Improv Theater and Character Development workshop each Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30.

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Most likely not, but I wanted nothing more at that moment than to try harder.

Others stepped forward to pay tribute to Kay: Bonnie Jeannette, Kay’s closest friend, spoke of the joys of growing up together and a shared love of Tolkien; Kay’s younger brother Paul spoke of childhood pranks and Kay’s deep love for her son, Max; Meadow Davis, Kay’s co-worker, spoke of the profound honor she felt in having Kay as a mentor; Dana Zia shared how Kay doggedly transformed her into an opera fan; Mark Beach reflected on how appropriate it was the ceremony be held at NCRD, a place Kay held dearly.

In so many ways, big and little, Kay’s presence was felt as the words poured from audience members.

There were tears in abundance, of course, as broken hearts struggled to mend.

There moments of humor as well. Thunder rumbled and lightening flashed briefly when Paul shared a story of how, as a teenager, he tried his best to interfere with Kay and Walt’s courtship. “Sorry, Kay,” he said, glancing upwards as the thunder faded into audience laughter. Phil Blanton recalled how an innocent remark by Kay regarding his hair style led to a “haircut party” and a charitable contribution from the Coverts.

After the memorial, the crowd filed across the parking lot to the reception. There was wine donated byWalt and food prepared by Julie Barker. It was an opportunity

to raise a glass to Kay and share more stories and hugs.

Free Child Passenger Safety Check Thanks to advance planning by Susan When: Sunday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Walsh, Karen ReddickYurka and Julie Barker, Where: Manzanita Primary & Specialty Care Clinic the entire evening was 10445 Neahkahnie Creek Rd., Manzanita a “zero waste” event, producing less than Who should come: Parents and grandparents a quart of garbage who transport children under the age of 10 for over 200 people.

People reading that fact What to bring: Car seat manual and anywhere else but here vehicle owner’s manual, would probably shrug if you have them. indifferently, but I am There is no charge certain that news alone would have made Kay for these services and proudest. no appointments are “Our love for our necessary. towns, for our people, was palpable and when FREE Child Fingerprint ID we had to face the loss Claudia Johnson officiated, as over 200 Services will also be available of Kay, we were an friends and family members celebrated at the clinic during the car unstoppable and ‘sudseat safety check.

Kay Covert’s life in a special memorial den gathering of force’ for love and legacy she service Nov. 1. leaves us,” Claudia her. Please make memorial Johnson said. donations to United Paws at Brought to you by Tillamook Regional Medical Center and CARE, Inc. As I drove home, the sky unitedpaws.wordpress.com/ dribbled sporadic tears on my donate/ and to Tillamook Aniwindshield and I thought of mal Shelter at www.tillamooadventisthealth.org/trmc the last conversation I’d had (503) 842-4444 kanimalshelter.org/help.htm. with Kay. I had been whining and grumbling about something at work, something so unimportant I can’t even recall what anymore. Her response was typical Kay – patient, warm, and lasting.

“Your smile is your best weapon, Dan,” she said. “You R-evolution Gardens, Manzanita Fresh Foods, need to use it as often as you Manzanita Grocery & Deli “The Little Apple”, can.”

Hans and Aina Tonjes, for donations of I will, Kay. Because of pumpkins and supplies. And thanks to Amy you, everyone in our communities has plenty of reasons to Hyde for pumpkin painting, Lindsey Miller keep using their smiles. for her assistance, and Alice Jeffers for making The family encourages balloon animals. everyone to support your local businesses to remember

“This is an informal way for people to learn theater skills, modes of character, stage presence and projection, body language, voice and facial expressions that we apply to improv games,” she explained. “And it’s a lot of fun!”

And, believe me, Sierra is all about fun! “I want to use my creative power to form connections within the community,” enthuses Gjerde. “what I want to contribute to the community and our sustainable living is access and participation in arts and music, the theater experience.”

Gjerde “found” theater in high school, during a brief period at Neah-Kah-Nie High School when English/Speech instructor Marisa Real championed and supported a theater group. “Huge thanks to Marisa for getting us on stage,” said Gjerde. “It launched me into college and opened up another world for me.” College at Humboldt State in California focused on social work and early child development, but Gjerde really found herself and sense of community from time spent touring with a circus.

“I found a group of people

with no barriers, the outcasts and freaks were comfortable with themselves and there was no judgment, just acceptance,” she explained. “You were encouraged to be weird and that environment brought me out of my shell and was a healing process.”

It’s difficult to believe Sierra was ever in a shell as she exudes energy, enthusiasm and excitement about the possibilities at the NCRD Theatre. “It’s about getting people together, building this foundation to build resilience as an outlet to inspire youth, for parents and elders to discover or rediscover, and bringing together arts and social issues – all that can be facilitated here at NCRD,” she explained. As the theater undergoes it’s final renovations, Sierra Gjerde, NCRD Theatre Coordinator looks to transform the NCRD Theatre programs into valued and appreciate community resource.

Watch for more information as the renovations are completed in early 2016, plans for a grand re-opening of the Theater and many exciting things to come. For more information, go to www.ncrd. org or call 503-368-7008.

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n TLT Continued from Page A1 the County would execute a five year agreement with the not-for profit to provide advertising and promotion for Tillamook County and set some benchmarks to be achieved.

The current agreement for the TLT called for a review in December 2016.

“EDC has not deliberated at all,” EDC Chair Michele Bradley told the Commissioners. “We knew this meeting was coming up and we wanted to see [how this went] before we put it on or agenda.”

EDC Vice-Chair Doug Olson asked the commissioners what the EDC had done wrong for the TLT to be taken away from their organization.

“There’s some stress within EDC from the members,” Commissioner Tim Josi responded. “They’re spending most of their time talking about this program

and tourism. Volunteers are saying, ‘This isn’t why I’m volunteering my time.’”

To which Olson responded, “I can’t see how one can separated tourism from Economic Development. I fear for Tillamook County if this goes with another organization, it will attract more tourists but not economic development.”

Josi stressed that it the EDC has not done anything wrong, but the Commissioners are simply looking at how to make the TLT process better.

Since the first round of grant money went out, the Commissioners heard from unhappy people who were not selected as recipients.

Commissioner Labhart chose to clear the air on the topic.

“Not everybody is going to get funded every time… you shouldn’t be upset by that. That’s human nature; that’s how the grant process works.”

Several audience members voiced their opinion on the allocation of the funds.

Heather Crawford of Oceanside Beach Rentals expressed the need for more

n Mystery Continued from Page A1 this book has a fun story that kids just love,” said Landau. “And as an added bonus, a generous donation from the community has made it possible to give a free copy of the book to the first ten families who show up on program day.”

Landau will continue the fun with “The Magical Mystery Tour” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 21st. Are you ready to take a virtual trip via an armchair travel presentation? The Magical Mystery Tour will take attendees to an undisclosed location that is near enough to Manzanita for a day trip? Interest piqued? Show up at the library to learn where this mysterious location is.

“I used to live in Flagstaff, Arizona which is 70 miles from the Grand Canyon and was surprised to meet so many people who had lived in Flagstaff their entire lives and had never been to the canyon.” Said Landau. “I feel like if these people had someone to show them how amazing that place is, they would make a point to visit right away.

That’s kind of what I am after here. I am going to highlight an Oregon Coast

promotion of the area.

“This money you’re trying to figure out what to do with, comes from our hard work,” Crawford said. Crawford also reported that since the implementation of the TLT, she has seen a 15 percent decrease in business from salespeople stopping in the area.

“You should cover the cost of getting people here,” Crawsford said.

Mary Jones of Nestucca Ridge Development would also like the County to reexamine where they award grants.

“There’s nothing that a group of people with opposing interests could come up with something fair,” Jones said.

Instead of the current ranking process, Jones suggests that money be given back to communities proportionately to what they contribute to the TLT. “It wouldn’t be this lobbying and bullying to get funds.”

Marcus Hinz is in favor of another group taking over the TLT fund, but isn’t sure if the County is

location that I think is one of the most fascinating places in the world. Maybe you’ve been there before but I want to reacquaint you with the every nook and cranny of the place to reignite your interest. I want to make people say, “We HAVE to go there next weekend!” I am hoping attendees will see the attraction with fresh eyes.”

Bill Landau is the Extension Librarian for Tillamook County but his first career was as a professional photographer. Bill’s presentation will feature his photography in an armchair travel style presentation.

The Mysteries continue at CARTM with “recycling BINGO” … take the mystery out of recycling and visit CARTM from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Recycling Bingo Got a Clue? It was Miss Scarlett with the candlestick in the library. Join the family friendly Clue Tournament at NCRD starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday November 20th. The team style game of Clue Tournament will award the top three winners gift certificates to the North Tillamook Library Mysteries Book Sale.

The North Tillamook Library Book Sale team is once again offering the popular Mystery Book Sale. The sale is being held on Sunday, November 22,

right for the job.

“There needs to be a [group] with laser focus using this money, not a committee within a larger organization.”

To close the meeting, Devlin stated that what drew her to the Tourism Director position in Tillamook was the partnership with EDC. “I’m a strong believer that tourism is economic development. Being a part of the EDC…is a way for tourism to be a part of a County discussion.”

Devlin fears that creating a not-for-profit entity so quickly would lose the citizen voice that is now currently active in the process.

Devlin and her team are currently working to implement new programs including one that would aid struggling business owners.

“I would like to not rush [a change] when we have so many programs starting up here.”

A second TLT workshop will be scheduled within a month’s time.

2015 at the Library in Manzanita from 11 AM to 3 PM. There is an excellent selection of books at great prices; just the thing to read on a dark and blustery winter afternoon. The lead for the sorting team, said, “If you are a mystery reader, you are going to love this sale.”

She goes on to say, “There are a lot of mystery readers in the area and they generously donate many books, including recently published books - both hard and soft bound.” All books are for sale at a reasonable price.

The proceeds from the Book Sale are critical in supporting the maintenance and renovation of our beloved 28 year old Library.

This sale is being held in conjunction with the Manzanita Mystery Weekend and participants in other weekend activities will be able to pick up two-for-one coupons for the Book Sale at the other venues.

Ann Morgan, Chair of the Book Sale Committee invites you to join us on Sunday, have some fun picking out great mysteries and supporting your library at the same time. “We look forward to seeing you.”

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All he wanted was my credit card information and the deed would be done. I told him that I had lousy credit and he better mail me his plea.

The daily mail is the source of hundreds of opportunities to be helpful for just about every cause you could imagine.

They often send calendars and

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just who was running the place.

The young lady answering the phone said she didn’t have a clue but she would tell the engineers that there might be a problem. I finally did hear from a fellow at the station who checked out my complaint and then told me that by golly they did repeat those episodes. Said they were sorry but that was about all they can do about it. I sent him another message and told him that old people are easily confused and watching something for the second time in two days rattles our brains.

Most days the morning news comes on before many people are even awake but early risers get a look at what is happening all over the world.

The problem is that much of what is presented is a rehash of yesterday’s news, and the late breaking things are intermingled with the old stuff. That is okay except they will play that first broadcast over and over all morning. The evening news

kind of runs all of the happenings and the old news together and gives them a jump start on the next morning session. I am sure in the old days, when there was only radio were easier to handle for the broadcasters but the gathering was surely cumbersome.

A great deal of our entertainment for the next year will be watching and hearing from those candidates for the top job in the nation. Like most people, I am a long way from making up my mind. Party lines are important but I am sure that most people make their judgment based on their understanding of the issues and who they think will be able to do something about the problems and planning for the future. As a very old person, I have to filter what I am seeing and reading and try to apply it to the problems I know are out there. Some of the things we are facing are new and the result of the advances in technology and

communications. Other things like education and health are always going to be a challenge and we can only wish all you young people find the answers.

Looking back many years, I can see where we have greatly improved our ability to prolong life and improve living conditions. Advances in every branch of technology should ease the burden for everyone as they find ways to assure everyone a good way to live. I have to admit that my own life is a miracle when I tell you that I have survived fourteen heart related procedures including surgery. Now living with a combination pace maker and defibrillator, I am surely the recipient of some miracles that have been provided by a higher power and the skills of dedicated medical people. I can only wonder how things will be in the future and be thankful for those who are serving us now.

Manzanita Public Safety Log

10/25 - Issued a citation for failure to obey a traffic control device in Manzanita.

Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (44/25) in Wheeler.

10/26 - Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (49/30) in Nehalem.

Responded to an ordinance violation in Manzanita.

Assisted TCSO, Tillamook Ambulance and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a welfare check in Bayside Gardens.

Assisted with a disabled vehicle in Manzanita.

Investigated a report of theft in Manzanita.

10/27- Assisted TCSO with the arrest of a male on a warrant in Wheeler.

Issued a citation for illegal stop/stand/park in Manzanita.

Assisted Tillamook Ambulance and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical call in Manzanita.

Assisted OSP with lost property on Hwy 101 in Neahkahnie.

Assisted TCSO with a disturbance near Nehalem.

Assisted Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a fire call in Manzanita.

10/28 - Responded to a request for a welfare check in Manzanita.

Responded to a report of an unwanted person in Manzanita.

10/29 - Issued a citation for driving while suspended in Nehalem.

Issued a citation for driving uninsured in Nehalem.

Responded to disturbance Manzanita.

Assisted Tillamook Ambulance and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical call in Manzanita.

10/30 - Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (43/25) in Wheeler.

Responded to a report of harassment in Manzanita.

Assisted Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a fire alarm in Wheeler.

10/31 - Issued a citation for violation of posted parking restrictions in Manzanita.

Issued a citation for failure to renew registration Manzanita.

Issued a citation for failure to carry proof of insurance in Manzanita.

Assisted Tillamook County Public Works with a road hazard in Neahkahnie.

11/1 - Assisted TCSO with two burglaries in Nehalem.

Investigated a report of a dead animal on Manzanita Beach.

Assisted ODOT with a road hazard on Hwy 101 in Neahkahnie.

11/2 - Assisted TCSO with a disturbance in Neahkahnie.

Investigated a residential alarm in Manzanita.

Responded to a vehicle blocking a roadway in Manzanita.

Responded to a disturbance in Manzanita.

11/3 - Issued two citations for no valid day use permit displayed in NBSP. Issued a citation for violation of posted parking restrictions in Manzanita.

Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (44/25) in Wheeler.

Responded to a report of a disturbance in Manzanita.

11/5 - Issued a citation for no valid day use permit displayed in NBSP. Took a report of harassment on Hwy 101 near Manzanita.

Assisted TCSO, Tillamook Ambulance and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical call near Nehalem.

Assisted TCSO with a civil issue near Nehalem.

Assisted TCSO with the arrest of a male for harassment in Bayside Gardens.

11/6 - Assisted OSP with a report of a suspicious person on Hwy 101 north of Manzanita.

Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (47/25) in Wheeler.

Responded to an ordinance violation in Manzanita.

11/7 - Issued a citation for illegal parallel parking in Manzanita.

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

Assisted with a disabled vehicle on Hwy 101 in Bayside Gardens.

Assisted TCSO with a report of a runaway in Bayside Gardens.

NBFR District Log 10/26 - Suicidal, Hwy. 101 N,, Nehalem

Medical, McDonald Rd.,Nehalem 10/27 - Medical,4th St. N., Manzanita Fire Alarm, Treasure Cove Ln., Manzanita 10/29 - Medical, Dorcas Ln, Manzanita 10/30 - Fire Alard, Rowe St., Wheeler 10/31 - Medical, Spruce St., Wheeler 11/1 - Medical, Rowe St., Wheeler 11/2 - Medical, Marine Dr., Wheeler

Medical, Tohl Ave., Nehalem

Medical, Tohl Ave.,Nehalem

Police Assist, Laneda Ave., Manzanita

11/3 - Outside Fire, Beulah Reed Rd., Neahkahnie

Outside Fire, Hill behind Wheeler 11/4 - Medical, Tohl Ave.,Nehalem

Medical, Bayside Gardens Rd., Nehalem

Medical, Hwy. 53, Nehalem 11/5 - Suidical, Shiffman Rd., Nehalem 11/6 - Medical, Rowe St., Wheeler 11/7 - Animal, North Fork Rd., Nehalem 11/8 - Medical, Carmel Ave. N., Manzanita

Assist, Hwy.101 N., Nehalem

Medical, Hwy. 101 N. Nehalem

YOW Challenge promotes employee wellness The Year of Wellness (YOW) will encompass a broad array of events, activities, presentations and much more to provide information and education about nutrition, physical activity and tobacco cessation. The YOW aligns with employer Wellness Programs to achieve collective improvements of basic health metrics through a “Team Challenge.”

One of the key elements will be the quick, easy tracking of six areas of focus known to provide health benefits.

“The challenge is simple to follow and track - just a brief weekly check-in by each participant to log their progress in eating healthier, moving more, tracking sleep, water consumption and tobacco use,” explained Michelle Jenck, Year of Wellness coordinator. “The benefits of participating will far out weigh the commitment!” she concluded. “We are recruiting all employers and organizations to make the commitment to participate and support our on-line team challenge,” she added. Collective impact works best when everyone is “all in.” See the online “Pledge Certificate” and joinYOW today.

Did you know that as many as 50 percent of all deaths are preventable?

By improving three basic lifestyle choices -- nutrition, movement, and tobacco use – we can prevent four major chronic diseases (cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and diabetes) that lead to 50 percent of all deaths.

The Year of Wellness is designed to help all Tillamook County residents make healthy lifestyle changes. Are You In? Watch for updates on the YOW website at tillamookcounty-

healthmatters.org . Businesses are encouraged to supplement their wellness programs by participating in the Year of Wellness. The YOW Task Force would like to see Pledge Certificates from all local employers.

Here is the letter from Commissioner Baertlein about YOW participation.

Dear Tillamook County Leader: I am contacting you on behalf of the 2016 Tillamook County Year of Wellness Campaign. The 2016 Year of Wellness has designed to help create a healthier, happier Tillamook County by combining all facets of our community, including businesses, nonprofits, schools, governmental organizations and religious institutions, in a common goal to improve public health. This comprehensive approach allows preventative health to spread beyond the clinical setting and into the everyday lives of our community members. A healthier Tillamook County will lead to

more productive and positive lives for everyone.

To accomplish this goal, we are calling on organizations like yours to step up and say, “I’m in.” Your participation in the 2016 Year of Wellness Challenge says that you and your staff are committed to a healthier future through physical activity, better nutrition, increased sleep quality and decreased use of tobacco. By registering your team, your organization can compete against other teams in Tillamook County to improve the overall health of the County.

Are you in? If you are ready to join this fun and spirited competition, please complete a Participation form and return it to cdixon@co.tillamook.or.us!

After completing your Participation form, please feel free to add your name and print the certificate and post in a visible place in your organization or business to demonstrate your commitment.

In good health, Bill Baertlein Tillamook County Commissioner Contact tillamookyearofwellness@ gmail.com for a digital YOW Pledge Certificate, and show that collectively, Tillamook County is motivated to get healthy. “Are You In?” Like the “Tillamook County Year of Wellness 2016” on Facebook, and follow on Twitter @YOW2016. For more information about participating, listing events/ activities and more, contact Michelle Jenck at 503-812-8354 or email info@ whollyhealthyllc.com.

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“Fresh Art” Show at NCRD Gallery in November 2015

Featuring artists: Bonnie Speer, Angelle Soans, Lona Slivkoff and Lori Dillon The North Coast Recreation District (NCRD) Gallery is located at 36155 9th Street, Nehalem, Oregon.

The spacious and well-lit gallery is now featuring some bright new works which include oil paintings, acrylic paintings, mixed media, pastel works and basketry.

Make a special trip -orstop by before or after your yoga class, fitness center, or pool visit. Office Hours: Mon. - Thur. : 9 am to 5 pm Friday - 10 am to 1 pm Closed for lunch 1 to 2 pm Phone: 503-368-7008 For purchases or questions, visit the NCRD Office or contact Lori Dillon at this email address or phone # 503-368-6153 Thank You for visiting our “Fresh Art” Show!

CARTM Hosts Hot Stuff on Cool Nights – Holiday Style Nov. 18

Heads up about one of the most festive shopping opportunities of the year at The Refindery @ CARTM. CARTM calls it “Hot Stuff on Cool Nights—Holiday Style.” If you have never been to The Refindery or have been there 100 times, plan to stop by on Wednesday, November 18, from 5-7 p.m. CARTM staff is filling the store with unique and unusual items in all the departments throughout the store.

As part of the commitment to help lead our community to zero waste, this year, CARTM make the decision to purchase at reuse items as a holiday gift and to purchase as much holiday decor, wrapping and lights at CARTM. To allow us all to achieve this, CARTM’s staff has come up with something I think is going to be fun… fill a shopping basket with as many holiday items as you can for just $15. Certainly this will give us all an opportunity to save trips to big box stores and shop locally.

Get a Jump Start on the Holidays -- Join CARTM enthusiasts, friends and neighbors for some extraordinary pre-holiday reuse shopping, after hours at The Refindery. HOT STUFF ON COOL NIGHTS HOLIDAY STYLE at The Refindery @ CARTM, November 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. for unique and wonderous reuse treasures and gifts. Special! *** Fill a basket with holiday items for just $15! The most unique shopping experience in town sparkles after hours. Join Us!

Happening at NCRD ...

NCRD hosts an Improvisation Theater & Character Development class Mondays at 5:30 pm. NCRD hosts “Living Well With Chronic Conditions” workshops Tuesdays from 2 pm to 4:30 pm through November 17.

NCRD will hold an African Dance class Thursdays at 6 pm.

Three special NCRD events Thanksgiving weekend

North County Recreation District announces a series of events for the Thanksgiving Holiday, with an entry fee of canned food to benefit the North County Food Bank:

Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov. 26, 10 am A 2.4 mile run/walk begins at the Bread & Ocean Bakery parking lot on Laneda Avenue in Manzanita. Register the day of the event at the bakery parking lot from 9-9:45 am or prior to November 26 online at goo.gl/7LAHEZ. Entry fee is canned food for North County Food Bank. If interested, bring a costume, GPS watch

CRAFTS PEOPLE WANTED Rent a Space for a Bazaar Dec. 5 Nehalem Bay UM Church $25 / 6’ space Call Joanne 503-355-2573 for application/ information H60707

or smartphone (if you track yourself, the course draws a turkey). Each participant will be given a special coupon (the more food you donate, the more you save) for the annual Manzanita Beach Walk & Run scheduled July 23, 2016

Black Friday Zumba

Friday, November 27, 9-10 am. Bring your family and friends to the North County Recreation District gym for a Zumba-style dance experience. Entry fee is canned food for North County Food Bank. Bring the most participants and win a 1-month membership to the Fitness Center. Come participate yourself to be entered in a raffle for a 1-month membership to the Fitness Center.

Participants are eligible to potentially receive only one membership.

North County Recreation District Excursion

Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 am Join us for an excursion, providing a group opportunity to experience an outdoor adventure available in this area. Meet at North County Recreation District parking lot. Group will be organized to go on a hike at Soapstone Lake. The2-mile hike, with some small hills, will be led

by Rosa Erlebach. Participation fee is canned food for North County Food Bank.

Registration not required.

Questions? Contact 503.368.4595 or ncrd@ncrdnehalem.org

LOWER NEHALEM WATERSHED COUNCIL SPEAKER SERIES

Nehalem Basin Salmon Abundance Trends and Forecasts for 2015

Anglers and fish enthusiasts alike – you won’t want to miss this presentation!

The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council will welcome acting District Fish Biologist Paul Atwood, from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Tillamook District office, during our upcoming Speaker Series event on November 12th at 6:30 pm.

Please join us for an exciting update on the latest coho and Chinook salmon populations in our local rivers. The presentation will be held at the Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda Ave, Manzanita. Doors open at 6:30 pm for refreshments.

The presentation will start at 7:20 pm following an update from Lower Nehalem Watershed Council.

Interested in getting more involved with restoration and enhancement of the Nehalem? Lower Nehalem Watershed Council (LNWC) is seeking applications for Board of Directors membership. LNWC is a citizens’ group and tax-exempt nonprofit corporation. The Council welcomes participation from a diverse citizenry, including active or retired farmers, foresters, woodland owners, rural and urban residents, business owners, and government, university or NGO staff and scientists. LNWC is committed to watershed improvement action (e.g. water quality, habitat for fish and wildlife) through community discussion, broadly-inclusive decision making, and voluntary action. We bring grant dollars to the area and leverage

donations to achieve both programs and projects. New members will be elected at the January 14th, 2016 Annual Meeting & Speaker Series. Please send a letter of nomination to the Nominating Committee at lnwc@nehalemtel.net or to the Council mailing address (PO Box 249, Nehalem, OR 97131).

The letter should include at minimum your name, contact information, and a statement of interest. Please apply by December 15th, 2015.

LNWC November Meeting Canceled: The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council will not be holding a separate meeting in the month of November, previously scheduled for November 4th at 3:00 pm. Please join us for our next Council meeting on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Nehalem City Hall (35900 8th Street, Nehalem).

We will be discussing Board elections, current and future projects, and other Council Business. This is a great opportunity to get more involved in the Council and learn about out exciting projects. We encourage our partners and the public to join us!

Refreshments and snacks will be served. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Find more information on our speaker series on our Facebook page (https://www. facebook.com/lnwc1).

”Crafts, Gifts and Goodies” & Window Raffle Nov. 14

The Women’s Club of Manzanita-North Tillamook County is holding a “Crafts, Gifts and Goodies” event on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 am to 4 pm at Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda Ave in Manzanita.

A variety of crafts by local vendors, homemade treats for your holiday table, and over 70 gift baskets for the holiday season will be available for purchase. Raffle tickets for a stained glass window titled “The Village” will be sold for $5 or 5 for $20.

The drawing will be held at the Pine Grove Holiday dinner on Tuesday, December 15. The artist, Charles Winkelman, a resident of Manzanita, has been designing and creating stained glass windows for 15 years. “The Village”. It depicts a small cabin, a church, a school and a barn. Size: 20 1/2” x 20 3/4” Warm colors were used throughout the piece and include shades of reds, ambers, browns and ivories. Also included is a yellow moon, a black roof and white for the front of the church.

The window is made in the traditional lead cam method and has been puttied, sealed and polished. The wood frame is made from Douglas fir, then stained.

Three coats of lacquer were then applied and hand rubbed. The inspiration for this window came from different quilt block designs.

Funds raised from the sale and raffle will benefit women and their families and a scholarship for a young woman graduate of Neahkahnie High School. Come and see what treasures will be on sale Nov. 14 and do your holiday shopping early.

Free Child Car Seat Safety Check

Let us take a look at your child car seats and tell you if they’re properly installed When: Sunday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: Child car seat and child passenger seat safety checks Where: Manzanita Primary and Specialty Care Clinic, 10445 Neahkahnie Creek Rd., Manzanita Who should come: Parents and grandparents who transport children under the age of 10 What should you bring?

Car seat manual and vehicle owner’s manual if you have them Free Child Fingerprint ID Services will also be available at the clinic during the car seat safety check.

There is no charge for these services and no appointments are necessary.

Brought to you by Tillamook Regional Medical Center and CARE, Inc.

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO “SPICE UP” YOUR NOVEMBER! Riverbend Players Present: Readers Theater Two One-Act Plays directed by Mary Moran, starring our local talented thespians.

“The Dear Departed” is a touching satire focusing on family preconceptions.

Written by Stanley Houghton.

“A Separate Peace” which is a sly, yet gentle, dig at society’s conventions.

Written by Tom Stoppard.

Friday 11/13 & 11/20 at 7 p.m; Saturday 11/14 &11/27 at 7 p.m.; Sunday 11/15 & 11/22 at 2 p.m.

North County Recreation District, Riverbend Room, 36155 Ninth Street, Nehalem Admission: $10 (children under 12 are free) For information or advance tickets, call 503-368-7008.

Autumn Flower Arranging class

Come learn about flower arranging and make a beautiful fall flower arrangement in a class taught by Joy Jones at the OSU Extension Service.

The class will be offered 2 times: November 17th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for adults and youth that are currently in 3rd grade or above; or November 18th from 3:30 to 5:00 pm for youth in 3rd grade and above. Both classes will be held at the OSU Extension Service meeting room at 2204 Fourth Street in Tillamook. All supplies and tools will be provided. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for 4-H members. Youth not yet enrolled in the 20152016 4-H project year must also enroll in 4-H and pay the enrollment fee. Space is limited so please pre-register.

For additional information or to pre-register, please contact the OSU Extension Service office at 503-842-3433 or email joy.jones@oregonstate. edu.

Author Rene Denfeld will read from her book at the Hoffman Center for the Arts Saturday, November 21

Rene Denfeld will read from her book The Enchanted at the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita at 7pm on Saturday, November 21.

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Denfeld’s first novel has garnered many awards and rave reviews to include: #1 Book of the Year, the Oregonian; One of the Top #5 Books of the Year, Powell’s Books; an Indie Next Pic;, and winner for Best Foreign Novel 2014 for the French Prix Award.

She has written for many publications including The New York Times Magazine, The Oregonian, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. She has published three nonfiction books. In addition to her writing career, Denfeld is a death penalty investigator who works with men and women facing execution.

She calls herself “the happy mother” of three children she adopted from state foster care.

Following Denfeld’s reading and Q&A, we’ll have our popular Open Mic where up to nine local writers will read 5 minutes of their original work. The suggested (not required) theme for the evening’s Open Mic is “Magic.”

Admission for the evening is $7. This evening’s reading is just one of the events of the Mystery Weekend put on by the North Tillamook County Library, the Hoffman Center for the Arts, CART’M, and NCRD. For a complete listing of events, go to hoffmanblog.org.

Free Day of Dentistry from our hearts to your smile Friday, November 27

Emergency Dental, LLC in Wheeler is giving a free day of dentistry on Friday, November 27, 2015. This is our way of thanking the community for its support and to help those who find dental care does not fit into the family budget. Please arrive early! Registration begins at 8 am. Patients will be seen on a first come, first serve basis until 4 pm. No appointments will be made in advance.

Patients may choose between ONE of the following services: extraction, filling, cleaning. Patients must be 18+ or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

THE WAITING AREA IS OUTSIDE! Please dress appropriately. For more information, please call us at 503-810-3840. Emergency Dental, LLC-- 278 Rowe Street, Wheeler

Hospice Lights Up Holiday Tree November 23

Adventist Health/Hospice serving Tillamook County will hold the holiday tree lighting ceremony that kicks off its annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign on Monday, November 23 at noon at the Tillamook County Creamery Association Visitors Center (Cheese Factory). Featuring special music by Fred and Diane Wright, this celebration honors the mission of hospice while lighting up the holiday season with remembrances of people in our lives, both past and present, who are shining stars. A display with the names remembered holds a place of honor next to the

Thursdays, Nov. 12, 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Oil Painting Classes Led by Karen Gale Develop your skills from where you are to the next level.

Four sessions. Tuition: $165.

Info/register at hoffmanblog.org Monday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m.

Hoffman Center Board Meeting Open to the public Tuesday, Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1 at 10:30 a.m., Writing Lounge Open to all

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Manzanita Film Series Kickoff to Mystery Weekend in Manzanita “Cold Weather” (2011) When his ex-girlfriend disappears, a forensic science student dropout investigates.

Filmed in Portland, Cannon Beach, and The Dalles Written and directed by Aaron Katz.

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Light up a Life, Hospice’s only public fundraiser, officially starts with the Tree Lighting ceremony in November and runs through the Reading of the Names ceremony that will be held this year on Monday, January 4, 2016.

A donation during this time, made in memory of someone who has died, or in honor of someone still living, helps to ensure that hospice care is available to anyone in our community with a terminal illness. Donations are gratefully accepted: by mail to PO Box 188 in Tillamook; in person at the Hospice office, located at 980 Third Street, Suite 400, in Tillamook: and online at AdventistHealth.org/TRMC/ giving.

Hospice provides compassionate end of life care, including medications related to the terminal illness, equipment required to care for a person at home, and professional services to around 100 patients throughout the Tillamook region each year.

The Hospice team, which includes a physician, nurses, aides for personal care, a social worker and chaplain, as well as volunteers, focuses on supporting the person and their loved one along the last journey of learning, loving and reflecting together.

While most insurances cover hospice care, each year there are some individuals who receive financial assistance for some or all of the services they need. For more information, please call the Tillamook Hospice office at 503-815-2486.

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Harp Concert -- Save the date of November 27

At 6:30 in the evening on Nov. 27, Celia Canty, resident of Ashland OR and musician extraordinaire will be here for Thanksgiving and will be performing at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church in Nehalem on Friday. Celia has extensive experience teaching, performing, and leading musical groups. She plays a golden concert harp which is approaching 100 years old! Her business name, Heavenly Harps, is perfect as you will believe you are listening to angels when she plays!

Check out her website, http:// www.heavenlyharps.com/ harpist-celia-canty, for more information. November 27, 6:30-8 p.m. at St Catherine’s Episcopal Church Sanctuary 36335 Highway 101 N Nehalem; Sliding Scale $10-20.

CENTER SPOTLIGHT Janice Lavesque Helps keeps Hoffman’s important documents in order so we can find what we’re looking for in the file cabinet.

Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“Elements of Suspense” Writing Workshop Led by Deborah Reed Tuition: $30. Register at hoffmanblog.org Saturday, Nov. 21, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Magic & Mystery Art Show Opening/Artists’ Reception Works on display through Dec. 14 Saturday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.

Manzanita Writers’ Series Author: Rene Denfeld “The Enchanted: A Novel” Open mic follows.

Admission: $7 Sunday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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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.

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Ken Lavigne takes stage for Monday Musical Concert Series Monday Musical is celebrating it’s 21st Season of bringing quality musical performances to Tillamook through the club’s concert series. The second concert in the 2015/16 series will feature Ken Lavigne, a highly acclaimed tenor.

Lavigne takes center stage at Don Whitney Auditorium in Tillamook High School at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 22.

About Lavigne Lavigne is a highly acclaimed tenor who, for the last nine years, has performed on many world

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stages, including New York’s Carnegie Hall. He has worked with producer David Foster, performed for His Royal Highness Prince Charles, and has released his fifth solo CD, entitled Showtime. Recently, he returned from an extensive spring tour that had him performing in San Francisco and Seoul, South Korea. Mr Lavigne continues to tour extensively across Canada as a soloist with symphonies and small ensembles showcasing his touring show entitled The Road to Carnegie Hall.

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goers across North America with his sincere delivery of ballads, show tunes and classical crossover hits in the style of Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban. Backed by his band, Ken takes his audience on a riveting and enchanting journey, retelling his personal campaign to sing at the world famous Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Orchestra. It’s a unbelievable account of a man who, against all odds found a way to live out his dream of singing on the world’s most prestigious concert stage. Told with spectacular songs and entertaining and hilarious.

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Personal Veterans Day memories...

both wars will always carry a feeling of honor for having served on a fine ship.

My three brothers and I, along with our father and many of our uncles and cousins have all served our country. Most of them were in the Navy and some had extensive experience with the invasions and battles that eventually brought us Victory. Every one of us served with pride and hope the day will come when peace will prevail all over the world.

By Walt Trandum The Old Geezer

I was just eleven years old when Pearl Harbor was bombed. Prior to that, most of the news had something to do with the war that was raging in Europe. When the war ended, I had only faint memories of the time when there was Peace. All of my uncles and male cousins were in the military, and my own father was a Veteran of World War One. Even when the war was over and you turned 18, you had to register for the draft. The only way to be sure you wouldn’t be drafted was to join a military reserve organization. In my case, I joined the Naval Reserve when I was 17 and began training to be a submarine sailor.

For several years, I trained at meetings each month and during the summer, spent two weeks for intensive training at a military base. Since I had decided that I would like to serve on a submarine that was the training that I received. It was also a test to see if I was capable of living and working under the sea. Along with learning all the operations of a sub, there was constant emphasis on learning to live in tight spaces and with the knowledge that air was necessary and vital to the success of any mission. My personal goal was to earn my silver dolphins that would prove I was a qualified submarine sailor.

I was called up for active duty when I was 21, and spent a few months training to be a Quartermaster. That rate made me a signalman, helmsman and assistant to the Navigator.

A particularly interesting assignment because I was right in the middle of the action, and when we surfaced, I was the first man up the ladder and through the hatch. The boat

By Brad Mosher bmosher@countrymedia.net More than 200 customers of the Watseco Barview Water District are now getting cleaner water than they’ve had for many years.

A $1.8 million pipeline project has connected the customers with the City of Garibaldi water supply. It was necessary to create a pipeline or intertie for the water supply because of contamination found in the Watseco Barview system.

The water in the Watseco Barview District had been identified by federal tests as being contaminated by Total trihalomethanes, Total haloacetic acids and nitrate.

One contaminant exceeded the legal limit (trihalomethanes), while a second (haloacetic) was less than the legal limit but exceeded the health limit, according to federal tests.

Trihalomethanes can be created by a chemical reaction when chlorine used to disinfect tap water that has natural organic matter in it.

The intertie enables the Watseco Barview District to provide clean water to its customers, but remaining sanitation and other services will remain with the Watseco Barview District. The pipeline is approximately 1.1 miles long and about eight inches in diameter and is following the rail line between the two communities.

The entire project was funded by the Oregon Infrastructure Authority. The city got a $980,000 grant and another $980,000 in a low-interest loan.

According to John O’Leary, the city manager for Garibaldi, the project was completed recently.

“It is all hooked up and right now we’re going through the last details and make sure everything is addressed,” he said Friday. “The project was on budget and a little overscheduled, but not much. It was well within the parameters we had set for ourselves for getting it done.”

O’Leary praised the construction company, H.L. Mouck of Salem, for the work they had done building the intertie.

“They have done fantastic work. They were very responsive, very responsible and

competent in the work that they did. They were the main reason we were on budget, which was pretty impressive,” the city manager said.

The city is now providing its water to the Watseco-Barview customers, who live in the Barview area north to the southern edge of Rockaway Beach.

“Their system is significantly improved now,” O’Leary added.

The city has gone so far as to flush out the system to help remove any sediments and contamination.

The city used a new method to cleanse out the system called ice pigging. “That scoured out the sedimentations from the pipes and it made a huge difference in the quality of water.”

O’Leary admitted the pigging method used to clean the pipes sounded strange. “It kind of sounds absurd when you get right down to it,” he said, chuckling. In water systems, a “pig” is just a device you shove down a line to scour it out. There are different sorts of “pigging” the city manager said. “It is done in water systems all the time with things like foam blocks and other types of devices that will flush their way through a pipe and scour it out.”

Garibaldi found a newer, cleaner and more environmentally-sound method of pigging.

“It is a patented process of literally pushing ice through a water main to get the same effect (scouring). It is still pretty new.

It is actually a pretty ingenious system.

“With this system, they pretty much hook it up to a hydrant and shove the ice down into the main. There is no risk of foreign objects because the ice just melts,” O’Leary said.

“It has been a very good project and almost surprisingly on plan. There were not any hiccups once we got started.

Right now, we are just finishing up,” the city manager said.

The water has been passing quality tests already. “We do routine testing at the end of the lines.

“We will be doing more testing for a couple of months just to be sure and verify. It usually takes a while for a water system to completely cycle out.”

Walter Trandum 1951, with his wife Yvonne, after he had qualified as a Navy submarine sailor and awarded his “silver dolphins”.

I was assigned to had been taken out of moth balls for the Korean War and while it had a fine record during the big war it didn’t have the latest in snorkels or electronic equipment. Our main mission was training anti-submarine vessels by submerging and trying to avoid them. Nobody getting killed or injured, but like a giant game of hide and seek.

A unique experience was when I volunteered to train to be a Submarine Swimmer.

Along with a couple other fellows from our boat, we reported to the UDT training center at Coronado. We were merged into a unit of volunteers who were going to be Under Water Demolition Team

members. It was probably the most taxing time of my life, both physical and mental challenges that prompted over 100 of the 140 people to drop out.

I was among the survivors and my service record has a short note that says I was “Satisfactory”. The Korean War ended and the swimming team never happened, but what a great experience!

When the war ended, we sailed the USS Tinosa back up the coast to Mare Island where it was processed and placed back in the reserve fleet.

The records show that it was eventually towed out to sea and used as a target and now rests on the bottom of the sea.

Those men who served during

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Take a walk on the sustainable side in Cuba

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s most of you know this year was a historic year as the USA opened up new relationships and an embassy with Cuba for the first time in 56 years. That means that American citizens can get reacquainted with Cuba for the first time in over 50 years. You still have to declare on your visa that you are traveling for educational purposes, but hey! We’ll take it!

Cuba has really had a very interesting 56 years since our break-up, particularly in regards to food. As most of us are aware, Cuba and the Soviet Union were best buds so the USA shut her doors to Cuba even though she is only 90 miles away. But what most Americans don’t know is that Cuba almost starved when the Soviet Union collapsed in1989.

The USSR and the soviet bloc were major import/export trading partners that supplied them with 80 percent of their food and oil so when they went under so did Cuba.

During this crisis called “The Special Period” (what was so special about it??) the caloric intake of the Cuban people dropped 50 percent. Dogs and cats disappeared from the landscape, these people were starving! On top of it all, since oil wasn’t being traded, the fields went untilled by the useless tractors. Things were looking bleak for Cuba as America turned a baleful eye on anyone interested in helping our neighbors.

Then an innovative miracle happened in 1993 when a group of Australians broke rank and brought the concept of permaculture to Cuba. Now, permaculture is a way of farming that uses everything in nature to create a cooperative system that works together to nourish everything, not just the people. It’s kinda hard to explain but basically it is farming with what ya got and giving back to the land. Cuba really employed this form of sustainable agriculture and in a few short years became a self-sufficient island.

One great example of this is Havana. It is a very large city, roughly the size of L.A. and with permaculture the people were encouraged to grow food anywhere and everywhere. Parking lots were torn up, meridians were tilled, planter boxes built and now Havana grows 60% of its own food, right there in the city! Wow. Through necessity, Cuba has become a world model of sustainably and innovation in agriculture. In 2013 the International Permaculture Convention was held in Cuba with many flocking to its shores to learn from them. Talk about overcoming adversity! Our country has a lot to learn from them as they feed their country with organic produce and nourish their land while doing it.

One thing that Cuba has learned is to use what they have and make their food with dynamic flavors of the tropics. If there’s one thing that turns up the volume on the taste of anything, it’s Cuban mojo sauce. Pronounced mo-ho, this sauce is a combination of garlic, citrus juices and herbs that makes a terrific marinade or as a dipping sauce.

This is the roast pork recipe developed by rock star chef, Roy Choi, for the movie “Chef”. (If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend it!) This pork roast has the citrusy garlicy flavors that are distinctively Cuban that brighten the dark days of November. It’s like a party in your mouth! Use left overs to make the famous Cubano sandwich that is immensely popular in Miami. Make sure and start the recipe the night before so it can marinade.

Buen provecho!

Cuban Mojo Pork Roast You are welcome to reduce the garlic if you like but I recommend you try it. (I saw some recipes for mojo that had up to 40 cloves of garlic!) Please ask for and buy only humanely raised pork. Serves 6-8

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I suggest putting on some Cuban salsa music for this recipe. When you have that turned up loudly, combine all the ingredients for the mojo sauce in a food processor or blender and give it a whirl till all the ingredients are well blended. Pour the mojo into a food storage container large enough for it and the pork roast. Wash the pork roast well under cold water then gently place in the mojo sauce and roll it around till it is well acquainted with the mojo. (Reserve out 1/2 cup of the mojo if you want to use it to dip) Put the lid on the mix and stick in the fridge to marinate overnight, turning a few times if you think of it.

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The next day take the pork out of the fridge, roll it around in the mojo some more then let it come up to room temp, about 30 mins. Meanwhile preheat your oven to 300 degrees, cut and place your onion rings in a dutch oven or covered baking dish, then put the pork and mojo in the pot over the onions. Cover the pot and put in the oven to bake for 30 minutes a pound, so about 2 – 2.5 hours.

When the time is up, test your pork and make sure it’s done by flaking it with fork, if it falls apart easy, it is done. Take the top off the pot and let it brown for 15-20 minutes till it is just getting crusty and golden brown. Take your delicious fragrant pork out of the oven and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing…if you can wait. Serve with reserved mojo, black beans and rice garnished with cilantro and mint.

3-4 pound pork shoulder (humanely raised) One large onion, cut into rings Cilantro and mint for garnish

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219 N Hemlock, in ‘The Courtyard Center’ Downtown Cannon Beach

above the crowd!

620 Ocean Rd 3 bed 2 bath Ocean Front easy walk to downtown!

$895,000

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

503.436.1777

Our Manzanita Office 430 Laneda Downtown Manzanita

503.368.1777

25 Portland, Manzanita 4 Bed 3 Bath Ocean Views from almost everywhere in the house. 2 car Garage.

1741 Forest Lawn Cannon Beach 4 Bed 3 bath steps to the beach.

$724,000

$875,000

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Alaina Giguiere

Marty Giguiere

c. 503.440.3202 AlainaGiguiere@mac.com

c. 503.440.7676 Mr007@pacifier.com

Owner/Principal Broker

80486 Carnahan Rd Arch Cape Ocean front, Lots of parking 3 bed, 2 bath.

$649,000

238 Vista Del Mar Cannon Beach Great Ocean Views 3 fireplaces.

8205 Nehalem Rd, Manzanita 4 bed, 2 bath, Lots of parking and Game room.

$529,000

$599,000

NEW LISTING

767 S Hemlock, Cannon Beach 2 bed 1 bath 1 block to beach super close to down town

$399,000

594 Dorcas 2 bed 2 bath right down town.

$379,000

$307,800

Susan Tone Broker

c. 503.354.4072 c. 503.440.1648 EgraneBrown@gmail.com SusanTone@nehalemtel.net

Andrea Mace

Jason Wallis

c. 503.440.9280 MaryannS@remax.net

c. 503.440.4024 Andrea.Mace1@gmail.com

c. 503.440.7779 JasonWallis@remax.net

Broker

Broker

$720,000

Broker

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NEW LISTING

8189 Nehalem Rd Manzanita 2 bed 2 bath Great Ocean Views. 2 large decksEasy walk to the beach

$449,900

597 North, Manzanita 3 Bed Plus bonus room 2 bath Close to Down town.

$419,000

34620 Neptune Ct Nehalem 3 Bed 2 bath Garage and sauna in a Park like home back yard.

$275,000

9030 Windward, Manzanita 2 bed 1 .5 bath and exterior shower. Amazing back yard.

Just steps to the beach

$399,000

NEW PRICE

SALE PENDING

9195 Pelican Manzanita Great open space, lots a room.

Broker

Maryann Sinkler

NEW LISTING

4488 S Hemlock Cannon Beach 3 Bed 2 bath Nice Ocean Views!

Egrane Brown

Owner/Broker

34025 Mallard Ave 2 Bed 2 Bath 2 car garage with H41556 Bay Views.

We also have plenty of great Vacant Lots for you to build your own.

$204,900

1/4 Share-9095 Pelican Ln. Manzanita 3 Bed 3 Bath lots of parking.

$130,000

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