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Kiwanda TPUD approves resolution to acquire easements and properties however necessary Corridor Project moves O
Ashley Tike Staff Writer
n April 19th the Tillamook People’s Utility District (TPUD) approved a resolution to acquire easements and properties to move forward with their Tillamook to Oceanside Transmission Line Project and the substation property in a vote 4 to 1. Board member David Burt representing subdivision #2 voted no. This approval authorizes TPUD staff to continue collaborating with property owners to secure easements along the Tillamook to Oceanside transmission line route. The meeting was held at Tillamook Bay Community College, instead of at the TPUD meeting room, as a large crowd was expected. More than 130 fired-up and passionate people were in attendance, the room was full and people were spilling out into the hallway. The meeting started with public comments; Kurt Mizee a 4th generation Tillamook County dairyman and Netarts / Oceanside homeowner spoke, “The proposed line would cut right through my family’s land, I have a duty to speak up on behalf of my family and as someone who has been involved and following this process for the past 10 years,” Mizee went on to say that what they are proposing is simply overkill, adding that building the transmission line to fix the electrical problems in Oceanside is like using a semi-truck for a job when a wheelbarrow would work just fine. “If I didn’t speak up about this and there was a forest fire caused by this line or if there was damage caused to farmers property I would feel bad that I didn’t say anything,” said Mizee. Don Aufdermauer is another landowner affected by the transmission line. “I thought the TPUD board represented the people; look around this is a room full of people upset about this,” he said “No one wants this route; 70% of the problems out there are from vehicles, trees and wind if you’d move some trees, fix the poles, fix the line the way it is we’d be able to get this taken care of in a much less expensive way.” Among the minority of people
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The project’s goal is to improve the visitor experience and resident livability by connecting recreation, commercial and residential places and resolving existing traffic and parking issues
EXCLUSIVE (Top) With standing room only, TPUD board moves forward with their Tillamook to Oceanside Transmission Line Project and the substation property in a vote 4 to 1. (Bottom) Farmers and supporters held a farm truck and tractor rally prior to the vote to show opposition to the TPUD resolution. Photos by Ashley Tike in attendance there to support the proposed transition line was Jerry Keene of the Oceanside Neighborhood Association. Keene said, “We completely understand the frustration and anger of the Tillamook county residents whose lives will be affected by the new transmission line; and would remind the people that we have endured 20 years of anger and frustration resulting from what the PUD admits is the county’s least reliable electric service. Every time the lights flicker in our homes because of a storm or someone drives into a power pole, we are the ones who look at each other and wonder if that flicker means we are about to spend the evening or night hours with candles
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and blankets while the PUD’s incredible repair team braves the weather to restore our heat and lights. The TPUD said in a statement, “It is the responsibility of Tillamook PUD to deliver safe and reliable electricity to all of our customers. This is achieved through continual system maintenance, infrastructure improvements, designing for resiliency, and planning for future growth in our community. The Tillamook to Oceanside transmission line and substation project is necessary for Tillamook PUD to continue
to fulfill our responsibility to our customers and community. The scope of this project work has been identified as the most effective approach to Resolving three significant issues within our system which include meeting system Capacity demands, improving reliability to the customers served in Whiskey Creek, Netarts, and Oceanside, and solving operations and maintenance issues in this area.” Comments: headlightreporter@ countrymedia.net
Human ribbon formed to support sexual violence awareness A pril is sexual assault awareness month. Tides of Change hosted their second annual Human Ribbon event on April 20th in support of survivors of sexual violence. Tides of Change is an organization in Tillamook that provides hope, safety and support to those impacted by gender based violence and shifts cultural norms through advocacy, education, and community collaboration. Drone photos were taken at the event to showcase this year’s human formed ribbon. During the event, the president of the Tillamook Eagles Auxiliary, Andi Tarter presented Tides of Change with a check for $1,000 in support of their cause. The Tillamook Eagles are a non-profit organization that unites in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills. If you couldn’t make it to the event but would like to give support there are multiple ways to contribute to Tides of Change. The support of the Tillamook Community is critical in helping Tides of Change serve survivors, visit their website for more information. www.tidesofchangenw.org/donate Also, Tillamook County com-
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Tides of Change hosted their Second Annual Human Ribbon event on the Second Street Plaza (Top) Tillamook Eagles Auxiliary’s Andi Tarter presented a check for $1,000 in support of the cause. (Bottom) Attendees create the human ribbon. Photos by Ashley Tike munity members can contribute by visiting Amazon Smile before you shop on Amazon.com, and 5% of your purchase will be automatically donated to Tides of Change! Simply identify Tides of Change as your preferred charity, and always start shopping at smile.amazon.
com. Another simple way to contribute is through Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program, just link your shopper card to Tides of Change by searching for the nonprofit number: IX009.
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Ashley Tike Staff Writer
illamook County’s Kiwanda Corridor Project (KCP), to be located the Pacific City area of south Tillamook County, is advancing. According to the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association website, the general project goals are to; improve livability and user experience for Pacific City’s residents, local businesses, and visitors, provide equitable beach and community experiences, improve transportation efficiency and safety within the Kiwanda Corridor by promoting alternative modes of transportation, providing options for parking, and adding pedestrian connections, improve wayfinding and enhance connections to the community, provide safe and accessible pedestrian and bicycle access, minimize impacts on the environment through sustainable, resilient and equitable architecture and infrastructure, prepare for and buttress existing natural disaster safety & evacuation plans, be fiscally responsible and sustainable. Tillamook County has applied to participate in the Local Government Grant Program to partially support two of the KCP elements: Multi-Modal Path – Phase 1 South and Jensen Property Development. According to grant application documents from Tillamook County and from the website created for the project, “www.online-voice.net/ kiwanda-corridor/ ” The Kiwanda Corridor Project is a once- in-ageneration opportunity that requires extraordinary vision, creativity, and leadership for success. The improvements made will need to balance creating a positive tourism experience without compromising the needs of local businesses and yearround residents. Improvements can occur through the thoughtful resolution of the current underlying traffic and parking problems and by expanding and improving recreational opportunities beyond the focus of Cape Kiwanda. This project is an opportunity for creative place making to seamlessly connect recreational, commercial, residential, and civic spatially to transportation. Cape Kiwanda Master Plan includes the following strategic ideas: Restructuring and improving the Cape Kiwanda parking lot, including a new gathering center that pays homage to one of Pacific Northwest’s most treasured historic landmarks and natural resources; building new restrooms and all-inclusive shower facilities; upgrading garbage and implementing recycling facilities; and connecting multi-model transportation options including EV charging stations, public transportation, and bicycle parking. In addition, reconfiguring Webb Park, including access improvements to Circle Drive, improving parking shuttle services, completing development of the Nestucca Valley Community Alliance (NVCA) property as a community park, developing the recently acquired Jensen Property, including access improvements to Pacific Avenue and Sunset Avenue, constructing the Cape Kiwanda Drive Multi-Use Path, from the Jensen Property to Bob Straub State Park,
n See COUNTY, Page A3