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Headlight Herald

TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021

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(Top) Jr. Dory Princess Zoey Roberts waves to the crowd. (Bottom) The Pacific City Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce was well represented. Photos by Hilary Dorsey.

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s much of the nation prepares for what could be a disastrous fire season, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is urging local residents to be watchdogs in an effort to protect communities for major blazes.

illamook County Health Department reported during a community update Tuesday, June 29, the lifting of restrictions on Wednesday, June 30. “A letter was sent to counties yesterday reminding us when restrictions are lifted, the responsibility for ensuring residents are protected from COVID-19 is now primarily the counties,” Administrator Marlene Putman reported ahead of the reopening. Hospitals, airports, health care clinics and public transportation and correctional facilities will still require face masks. Public health and counties will now work together to issue guidance if needed. Tillamook County has had a slight increase in COVID-19 cases, with 10 recorded from June 22 through June 28 after two weeks of zero cases, the health department reported. Putman said COVID-19 is still active in the community and impacting people, particularly those who are not vaccinated. The county has had a total of 669 cases, four deaths and 30 hospitalizations, to date. “It’s important during this time, if you’re with people who are vulnerable or not yet vaccinated, consider practice using those precautions, including wearing a mask, social distancing, and hand washing and try to avoid crowded areas if possible,” Putman said. “Choose to have gatherings outdoors, rather than indoors. That’s

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Owners and organizers cut the ribbon officially opening Rockaway Beach Market and Grocery. Photos by Hilary Dorsey. remodeling for six months before the opening. They bought it two years ago. There are new coolers, equipment shelving, floor and paint. There are many items of different

varieties. “This is a family-owned business,” Jasmine said. “We’re trying to serve the community.” The store is open from 6 a.m. to

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Wyden calls on citizens to stop wildfires before they start David Rupkalvis Country Media

Hilary Dorsey Staff Writer

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Hilary Dorsey Staff Writer

ockaway Beach Market & Grocery held an opening celebration of the reopened and remodeled store Thursday, July 1. The event included a ribbon cutting, live music and free food samples. The store is fully remodeled and stocked with a variety of groceries and supplies. The store is located at 208 Anchor St. in Rockaway Beach. The store is owned by Bahadur Singh, and is run by Bahadur and his children A.J., Ria, Jasmine and Amrit. The family also owns and operates Center Market, located throughout Tillamook County. This is the 34th store the family has opened. The family’s first store was opened in 2000 in Salem. “We started out in the Willamette Valley and came up this way,” Ria said. Bahadur started these stores but it became a family business with his brother and kids running the stores as well. The grocery store differs from Center Market, as it offers high quality produce and meats. “We knew there wasn’t any grocery store here,” A.J. said of Rockaway Beach. “People have to drive to Tillamook. We knew there was an opportunity to help the community.” The family had been working on

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Parade, petting zoo, ice cream highlight events ocals and visitors alike lined the streets in downtown Cloverdale for the 39th annual Clover’s Day Saturday, July 3. There was a vendor fair and live music performed by Perry Gerber Band. The parade was led by Clover the cow and the Tillamook Rodeo queen, followed by classic cars, antique tractors, emergency vehicles, horseback riders and more. The grand marshal was Sally Rissel, who was promoting the Nestucca Valley Historical Society. Kids activities included a petting zoo, giant bubbles and ribbon wands. There was also a Tillamook ice cream fundraiser, supporting Nestucca Valley Athletic Supporters, as well as a hotdog stand.

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During a conference call with the media last week, Wyden said people in neighborhoods across Oregon and the western part of the nation could stop the biggest threats before they start. “Folks that are out in the community, when they see any signs like dropped matches, burns in their neighborhoods, the really important thing for people to do is not take but a minute and call the local fire officials. What the public can say is we can be the watchdogs over some of these threats.” Wyden said it important for every person to play a role this year, saying he expects the fire season to be unprecedented. Because of the

threat, Wyden has been working closely with the Biden administration, the U.S. Forest Service and others to come up with a plan to handle the potential of a fire season no one has seen before. “For several weeks, I have been working very closely with the White House and the Forest Service to make sure they are prepared to deal with the unprecedented fire season in the west,” Wyden said. “Specifically, the danger of multiple big fires, infernos, taking place simultaneously across the western states. The fires are going to stress local, state and federal resources to the breaking point unless we are prepared. Millions of westerners

this morning are collectively holding their breath about the prospect of one of these infernos ripping through their town.” Wyden said after his continued discussions in D.C., he expects announcements to be made this week outlining federal plans for the fire season. “I expect the Biden administration will have more to say publicly about this threat, this grave threat, in the next few days,” Wyden said. “I’ve been raising this in public hearings and private conversations every single day.” While Wyden said he has not

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regon State Police (OSP), Tillamook County sheriff’s Office and Tillamook Fire District responded to a car crash around 2:22 p.m. Thursday, June 24, at milepost 25 on Hwy 6. Tillamook County Sherriff’s and Tillamook Fire and Rescue had all the vehicles moved and the highway open when OSP arrived to the scene. According to OSP, a white Toyota Corrola, operated by Andrew Goldstein of Happy Valley, caused the crash. A silver Honda Odyssey and a white Chevy Silverado were also involved in the crash. A passenger in the Corrola was transported to St. Vincent’s and the driver accompanied her in the ambulance. Goldstein had been pulling out onto Hwy 6 from Kings Mountain Trailhead, heading east, OSP Officer Walter Silkwood reported. The car had pulled out in front of the Odyssey, causing a head on collision. The Odyssey had been heading eastbound. The Silverado was heading west and was hit by the Odyssey, OSP said. All vehicles were towed by Burdens Towing. The driver of the Silverado informed Silkwood that a camper was following the Corolla into the pullout. “The driver of the camper got out and chased after vehicle 1 –the Toyota Corolla – with a rock,” Silkwood said. “I later spoke with the driver of vehicle 1 and he informed me that he pulled into Kings Mt. Trial head to turn around and head east towards Portland. As he was waiting to merge the driver of the camper got out and started yelling at him and banging on his car.” Goldstein informed Silkwood that he panicked and drove out onto Hwy 6, causing the accident, OSP said. No one had a license plate for the camper or suspect information. Investigation is still ongoing.


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