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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 TILLAMOOK, OREGON • WWW.TILLAMOOKHEADLIGHTHERALD.COM

VOL. 133, NO. 36• $1.50

County at 34 confirmed COVID-19 cases A

Hilary Dorsey Staff Writer

s of Wednesday, Aug. 26, Tillamook County Community Health Centers (TCCHC) reports two new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases, which brings the county to 34 positive confirmed cases. The county also has four presumptive cases, bringing total confirmed and presump-

tive cases to 38, according to Oregon Health Authority. One of the new positive cases was confirmed Aug. 24 and is an individual aged 50-59. The other individual who tested positive is also aged 50-59. Case investigation, contact tracing and follow up are ongoing. According to TCCHC, there is one individual in the county who is currently hospitalized with COVID-19 related illness. There

have been 2,556 total tests completed, with 2,522 negative tests. There are currently three active cases in isolation or quarantine and 35 closed cases. There have been zero COVID-19 related deaths in Tillamook County, TCCHC reported. According to Oregon Health Authority (OHA), the age group most affected by the virus remains those aged 20-29, although the elderly remain the hardest hit age

group. COVID-19 hospitalization and death rates increase with age. “About two-thirds of cases reported contact with a confirmed case, most commonly from someone in their household,” OHA stated in their weekly report on Aug. 26. With Labor Day weekend approaching, OHA reminds Oregonians that the safest way to celebrate is to avoid groups and gatherings, to stay home and to

Cloverdale Cruisin

follow face covering guidance outside the home. “Past holiday weekends have led to outbreaks in Oregon among people celebrating in unsafe ways and led to an uptick in cases,” the OHA stated in their daily report Monday, Aug. 31. Send comments to: headlightreporter@countrymedia.net

Hunter gored by elk near Trask M

The Cloverdale Crusin is slated on Saturday Sept. 5 from 10 to 5 p.m. Headlight file photo

Historic Cruisin slated Saturday T

Hilary Dorsey Staff Writer

he Historic Cloverdale Cruisin will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5. This event is free for all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Organizer Tom Goodwin said the historic cruisin is usually held on a Wednesday, but in light of COVID-19, it is held during Labor Day weekend to encourage people to attend. This is a very casual non-event. Face

masks and social distancing are encouraged. “We’re trying to make it as healthy as we can,” Goodwin said. Goodwin said Cloverdale is currently being revitalized historically. Local historian Sally Rissell has been working with the historical society to achieve this. The historic cruisin has always been free, Goodwin added. There are usually trophies, music and sponsors. There are no awards this year due to COVID-19. While the event is free, donations are

encouraged, which will go to the Nestucca Fire & Rescue and the purchase of extraction equipment. Local businesses such as Antonette’s Kitchen South, Nestucca Bay Creamery and Center Market will be open for snacks and meals. Goodwin said the cruisin is very casual as they respect guidelines during the virus.

ark David, of Hillsboro, was archery hunting on Saturday, Aug. 29, on private property in the area of Trask Road East in Tillamook. David wounded a bull elk but was unable to locate it before dark. According to Oregon State Police (OSP), David and the landowner attempted to find the wounded bull the morning of Sunday, Aug. 30. At approximately 9:15 a.m., David located the bull and attempted to kill it with his bow. The elk charged David and gored him in the neck with its antlers. The landowner attempted to help David but he sustained fatal injuries and died. The landowner was uninjured. The elk was killed and the meat was donated to the Tillamook County Jail following the investigation. OSP was assisted by the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook Fire and Rescue and the Tillamook County Medical Examiner.

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Vehicle beach access reopens in Tierra Del Mar T

Photo courtesy of Oregon State Police.

Hilary Dorsey Staff Writer

illamook County Board of Commissioners reopened vehicle access on the beach at Tierra Del Mar on a trial basis during a meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26. The reopening is meant to help alleviate ongoing parking issues in south Tillamook County. Tillamook County Sheriff Jim Horton said the ongoing issues in south Tillamook County continue to be problematic, particularly in Cape Kiwanda, Tierra Del Mar and the Sandlake Recreation Area. The sheriff’s office has changed their patrol schedule to put more deputies on the road. While parking on the beach in Pacific City remains closed, the sheriff’s office continues to support the dory fleet parking.

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Beach parking at Cape Kiwanda remains closed. Parking on the beach at Tierra Del Mar is open. Headlight file photo In March, due to COVID-19, the commissioners closed vehicle access in Cape Kiwanda and Tierra Del Mar to try to offset the flood of visitors. Vehicles are being pushed out to secondary streets and residential areas. Horton said it is time to look at some options and give citizens a break from tourists congregating in one area. “My recommendation would be to open just Tierra Del Mar on a limited trial basis,” Horton said. Commissioner Mary Faith Bell said there had been concerns of inadequate restroom facilities and trash receptacles across the county. There are additional dumpsters and porta-potties throughout the county now. In Tierra Del Mar, there are now three or four porta-potties. “We hope that the addition of porta-potties and garbage service will help mitigate some of the gross effects of a large number of people being here and prepare us for a later date,” Bell said. “I know we have redirected all of the resources of the sheriff’s department to parking

issues in south Tillamook County,” Bell said. In the short term, if there is anything to help mitigate these issues before Labor Day weekend, we should try, Bell added. Commissioner David Yamamoto said people in Pacific City could park at the Pacific City boat ramp, Nestucca Valley Community Alliance and Kiawanda Community Center when the Cape Kiwanda parking lot is full. Effective Friday, Aug. 28, the beach access in Tierra Del Mar will be open to the public seven days per week. The board of commissioners authorized Horton to close the beach access at his sole discretion at any time in the interest of public safety. The reopening will remain in effect until Oct. 1, unless closed by the sheriff or amended by the board of commissioners. Send comments to: headlightreporter@ countrymedia.net

Analysis says Edge Cable can leave materials in ocean F

Hilary Dorsey Staff Writer

acebook has released its environmental report on the drilling accident of the Jupiter Cable System in Tierra Del Mar. According to the analysis, the recommended action is to leave the materials in place. Edge Cable Holdings, LLC, a subcontractor of Facebook, notified the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) on April 28 of the snapped drill pipe, which was being replaced at a depth that ranged from 40-69 feet. Approximately 1,100 feet of drill pipe, a drill tip, two tools for drill steering and tracking, and approximately 6,500 gallons of drilling fluid were abandoned in the ocean. “It was a very unusual event,” said

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