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TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022

TILLAMOOK, OREGON • WWW.TILLAMOOKHEADLIGHTHERALD.COM

VOL. 134, NO. 19 • $1.50

Two million bees delivered to area Beekeepers T

Joe Warren jwarren@countrymedia.net

illamook Beekeepers Association ordered close to twomillion bees and distributed them to 70 of their beekeepers recently. The bees were purchased from Joe Hansen of Foothills Honey Company out of Colton OR, a second generation business started by Hanson’s mother and father. According to Brad York, president of the Tillamook Beekeepers Association, the bees cost the association $20,000; they received 154 nucleus or nucs as they are called with 10,000 to 12,000 bees, enough for a hive or colony. After the bees are put into the individual hives, the queen will produce 1,500 eggs per day and the colony will grow to 50,000 to 80,000 bees by the fall when the beekeepers can start harvesting honey. “We do this every year,” York said. “Last year we purchased 85 nucs, this year we bought 150 nucs.” According to York, the association had added 44 beekeepers to its membership since January 1, bringing the total membership up to 157 beekeepers countywide. Bob Allen, a beekeeper from Garibaldi, was also there receiving nucs, Bob started the Beekeepers Assoc. in the 1970s. What is a Nucleus Colony? Adding nucs is great way to jump start a new hive. A nucleus colony, more commonly known as a “nuc” or “split,” is one of the easiest ways for beekeepers to start a colony in a new hive. Nucs are nothing more than frames of comb that are removed from an

Tillamook Chamber Executive Director Justin Aufdermauer accepts the award for Oregon’s Chamber Executive of the Year. Photo courtesy of the Tillamook Chamber of Commerce.

EXCLUSIVE Gideon Wehage, Tillamook Beekeepers Assoc. youngest beekeeper at 12-years old, grabs a box of bees to get his hive started for the season. Photo by Joe Warren

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established hive. Because they come from a successful colony, nucs contain comb with developing brood at several stages of development. In most cases, they also contain cells with honey and pollen stored by the original colony. What are the Benefits of Using Nucs? There are several benefits of using nucs to start a new colony. To begin with, adding nucs to a hive is easy. Typically, a beekeeper will

advertise nucs for sale when their established hives grow to the point where they are likely to swarm. The purchaser brings their new hive to the seller’s location, and four or five frames of comb are transferred into the new hive. This method has the distinct advantage of starting off a hive with a good base population of adult workers and brood at various stages of development. Unlike purchasing package bees where there is a 21day wait for newly-laid eggs to develop, workers start emerging from

cells right away. These bees quickly get to work foraging and drawing out foundation in the new hive. For more information about the Tillamook Beekeepers Association or to become a member, log onto their website at: https://tillamookbeekeepers.org/

Month of May brings the start of Farmers Market season on Oregon’s north coast From Astoria to Neskowin, enjoy a bounty of local foods, beverages and crafts

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tarting this weekend, farmers markets along Oregon’s north coast open for business, offering the tastiest of locally grown, caught, harvested and crafted foods and beverages. All part of the North Coast Food Trail, eight farmers markets are a cause for celebration for both locals and visitors. With more than 100 small farms in Clatsop and Tillamook counties, the markets showcase a variety of locally grown vegetables and fruits. In addition, there are several sustainable fisheries, breweries, cheesemakers, distillers, cideries, and bakeries. Choose from the following markets (north to south), which open the 2022 season starting this weekend (click on links for street locations): • Astoria Sunday Market – Sundays, 10am to 3pm , May 8 – October 9 • Seaside Farmers Market – Wednesdays, 2-6pm, June 15 September 28 • Cannon Beach Farmers Market – Tuesdays, 1-5pm, June 14 – September 27 • Manzanita Farmers Market – Fridays, 4-7pm, May 27 – October 7 • Garibaldi Night Market – Thursdays, 4-8pm, May 26, June 30, July 21, August 11, September 1 • Tillamook Farmers Market – Saturdays, 9am – 2pm, June 11 – September 24

• Pacific City Farmers Market – Sundays, 10-am – 1pm, June – September (exact dates pending) • Neskowin Farmers Market – Saturdays, 9am – 1pm, May 21 – October 1 In addition, the Clatskanie

Farmers Market in Columbia County operates on Saturdays from June to September. The North Coast Food Trail is in its fifth year, and includes 80 members who offer locally sourced menus and locally crafted foods

and beverages. In 2019, Sunset Magazine editors named it the best food trail in their annual Travel Awards issue. For more information, visit https://northcoastfoodtrail.com

Tillamook County COVID-19 update T

here have been 7 reported positive COVID-19 cases in the past 7 days and a 20.7% test positivity rate in Tillamook County. To date, there have been 64 deaths due to COVID-19 in the county and 3,780 total positive tests. The Tillamook County Community Health Center (TCCHC) offers

a free nurse advice line if you’re having signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and wanting to talk to a nurse. Call 503-842-3940, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. According to TCCHC, vaccines continue to be the safest and most effective way to protect from COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. COVID-19 vaccines and

boosters are available by appointment at the TCCHC main medical clinic; 503-842-3900 the Rinehart Clinic; 1-800-368-5182, Ext. 100 and Adventist Health Tillamook; 503-815-2110. COVID-19 vaccines are also provided at regular healthcare offices and at pharmacies in Tillamook County.

Aufdermauer named Oregon’s Chamber Executive of the Year T

Mallory Gruben Tillamook Chamber Communications Manager

illamook Chamber of Commerce’s Justin Aufdermauer was named Oregon’s Chamber Executive of the Year by the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce. The award is the top honor for a Chamber director in the state of Oregon. OSCC recognized Aufdermauer’s creativity, commitment to Tillamook and willingness to share his knowledge and resources with other Chambers in the state. He currently serves as the executive director of the Tillamook Chamber, a position he’s held for 11 years. “I think this award is a tribute to Justin’s passion for the community. He wants to see the Chamber be that rising tide that lifts everybody’s boat, whether it’s a business or a community member or a local organization,” said Lisa Greiner, president of the Tillamook Chamber Board of Directors. OSCC, the state’s leading organization for Chamber support and grassroot business advocacy, began naming a Chamber Executive of the Year in 1985 to recognize the work Chamber directors do in their communities. The organization works with more than 80 Chambers throughout the state representing well over 26,000 business. To be eligible for the award, a recipient must have worked in an executive role at a Chamber for at least five years. The selection committee also considers continued Chamber education/professional development, personal character, management excellence, leadership and community relationships. Aufdermauer, 36, is among the youngest recipients of the award. “He started at the Tillamook Chamber so young, and he’s just come so far in his experience and knowledge,” said Colene Martin, chief operating officer of the OSCC. “He’s got an energy and this youth behind him that Tillamook is fortunate to have. He’s always thinking outside of the box.” Aufdermauer’s nomination highlighted many of his creative programs, including the Tillamook Takeout campaign, which encouraged residents to support local restaurants by buying takeout when they were closed for in-person dining during the pandemic. The Tillamook Chamber spent about $4,000 to purchase prizes and advertising for the event; it generated more than $4 million in takeout revenue for businesses throughout Tillamook County. “That was pretty astounding,” Martin said. “It was a huge economic driver, especially with farms and fisheries and all of the food suppliers Tillamook uses. And it helped keep local businesses open during the pandemic.” Aufdermauer also became a beacon of knowledge that business owners could turn to as they navigated new

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