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Headlight Herald
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022
TILLAMOOK, OREGON • WWW.TILLAMOOKHEADLIGHTHERALD.COM
VOL. 134, NO. 34 • $1.50
OHA reports first pediatric monkeypox case O
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regon Health Authority (OHA) officials have confirmed the state’s first pediatric case of monkeypox virus (hMPXV). The case is linked to an adult monkeypox infection that was confirmed last month. “We have a known connection to a previously diagnosed case,” OHA Health Officer and State Epidemiologist Dean Sidelinger said. “This child did not get the virus at school, child care or another community setting.” To protect patient confidentiality, OHA is not disclosing the child’s sex, age, county of residence or how the child is connected to the previously diagnosed case, according to Sidelinger. The Oregon child was tested for monkeypox Aug. 11, and the test results were reported to public health Aug. 15. Since receiving test results, the local public health authority, with support from OHA, has been conducting a case investigation and contact tracing to determine whether there are other exposures. During these investigations, public health provides guidance on how to avoid spreading the virus to others and offers vaccines to close contacts. The pediatric case is one of 116 presumptive and confirmed cases of monkeypox in Oregon, which also includes 112 men and four women. Illness onset ranges from June 7 to Aug. 9.
The cases are in seven of Oregon’s 36 counties • 4 in Clackamas • 1 in Columbia • 1 in Coos • 20 in Lane • 1 in Marion • 73 in Multnomah • 16 in Washington About 27.6% of cases identify as Hispanic/Latino. Nationwide, there are nearly 12,700 cases in 49 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. They are among more than 38,000 cases in 93 countries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sidelinger acknowledged concerns of parents who are preparing to send their students back to school in the coming weeks, as monkeypox cases continue to rise in Oregon and other states. But he emphasized that risk of monkeypox spreading in
school settings is low, since the most common means of person-to-person transmission is direct contact with the rash, scabs or body fluids of a person with the virus. “Monkeypox is not COVID-19,” Sidelinger said. “This virus is not easily spread unless you have that prolonged, close, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person.” Symptoms of the virus can include fever, swollen lymph nodes, chills, headache, muscle aches and fatigue. Not everyone will have these symptoms, but everyone will experience a rash or sores. The rash can affect the skin of the face, arms, legs and torso, as well as the genitals, in and/or around the anus (butthole), or in the mouth. Initially, the rash can look like a pimple with an area of red skin underneath it. From there, the pimples can get a little bigger, form indentations, and fill with fluid or pus.
Typically, they then scab. It usually takes two to four weeks to heal over with fresh skin. OHA recommends people who test positive for monkeypox or who are awaiting test results isolate at home to avoid spread of infection to others. There are additional precautions they and household members can take to further reduce transmission risk that can be found on OHA’s If a clinician recommends that you receive an Orthopoxvirus test page. The CDC also has information on its Preventing Spread to Others page. People who suspect they have monkeypox should contact their health care provider to let them know before going in to be seen. Those who don’t have a health care provider can call 2-1-1 to get help finding a clinic or health care provider, or reach out to their local public health authority to find a clinic or provider.
Dirt Fishing the Oregon Coast Chelsea Yarnell Guest Contributor
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ne time, Ronny Calhoun found three gold teeth from the late 1700s. Another time, a Chinese coin dated in the late 1600s. His wife, Tiffany, once found a Civil War suspender clip and musket ball from the 1700s. How? By dirt fishing. “’Dirt fishing’ is a term for metal detecting,” Tiffany said. “Pacific Northwest Dirt Fishing was started by us. We had always been into treasure hunting so we started a YouTube channel for our family and friends to see our adventures/ treasures. It has now led into a community of the most amazing people from around the world.” Ronny has been metal detecting on and off for the past 20 year. After moving back to Oregon, the couple thought that it would be fun to metal detect on the beach together. “In the beginning, we shared a machine and found treasure together,” Tiffany said. “Three years later we have our own machines and still love finding treasure together.” As Pacific Northwest Dirt Fishing, the couple follows the tides in Tillamook and Clatsop County during the summer season, and travels for private digs during the fall and winter. “We will come to your property, free of charge, and show you what is under your feet,” Tiffany said. “[We] always gives the property owner all finds. They can either keep it, ask our advice, or allow us to have it. We encourage anyone to reach out to us, regardless if you have a machine or not.” While they find treasures wherever they go, Ronny prefers beach hunting, loves jewelry and coins; Tiffany prefers land and water hunting, as well as finding relics. “Dirt Fishing is vital in all areas,” Tiffany said. “Not only do we recover some really fantastic items, we remove all trash that our machines uncover that are buried in the earth.” On their digs, Ronny uses a Garrett Ace Apex “Darla,” a Garrett pro pinpointer and a CKG Sand Scoop; Tiffany uses a Minelab Equinox 600 “Dyson,” a Garrett pro pinpointer and a CKG Sand Scoop.
Kids games and family fun are on tap for Moonlight Madness. Headlight file photo
Moonlight Madness Downtown Aug 26 Bring the entire family M
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oonlight Madness is back after a two year hiatus, and this year the Tillamook Revitalization Association (TRA) is bringing back some fun events and adding some new twists to the annual event. It’s all happening Friday Aug. 26, from 4 to 10 p.m. in downtown Tillamook with live music, kids games, food, shopping and family fun on Second Street Plaza, handy to shops and stores offering Moonlight Madness specials and some staying open later into the evening for shopping as well. Second street west of the plaza between Main and Ivy will also be closed to traffic with stores staying open and vendors and TillaWheels Car Club displaying their classic cars. The Joel Baker Band with Scott Casey and others will take the stage from 6 to 10 p.m. with DJ music and announcements throughout the evening. Bring the kids as TRA has some fun games and family activities all night long including LED lights and glow-in-the-dark fun. When it gets a little darker, check out the fire spinners and street performers. Shop the specials at local businesses or visit a vendor. As of press time TRA had secured over a dozen vendors for the event and numerous businesses are open and offering Moonlight Madness specials all night. Stop to buy some shaved ice or visit TRA’s Ice Cream Cart or check out one of Tillamook’s restaurants and make a night of it. Downtown will be bustling with family fun, shopping, eating, entertainment, so come out to Moonlight Madness and make it a family evening. See page 2 for event lineup and shopping information.
Ronny and Tiffany Calhoun of Pacific Northwest Dirt Fishing have found numerous historical artifacts by metal detecting in Tillamook County. Photos courtesy of Pacific northwest Dirt Fishing A 20 item collection of Pacific Northwest Dirt Fishing’s finds will be on display at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum beginning on September 9. “It will be evolving exhibit as we uncover new items,” Tiffany said. “The current plan is to have Pacific Northwest Dirt Fishing items stay in the museum, but we have a possible long-term plan of it traveling to schools.” Follow along with Pacific Northwest Dirt Fishing’s finds by joining their group on Facebook. Through “dirt fishing,” Pacific Northwest Dirt Fishing has discovered a Chinese coin from the late 1600s.