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Headlight Herald

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019

TILLAMOOK, OREGON • WWW.TILLAMOOKHEADLIGHTHERALD.COM

Fire season is here

Former Catholic High School torn down Sacred Heart looks to build new parish hall

n See CATHOLIC, Page A2

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Beekeepers Assoc. announce Honey House Hilary Dorsey headlightreporter@countrymedia.net

The Tillamook Beekeepers Association (TBA) has announced a Honey House extraction facility for use by all members. The Honey House will be operational in July 2019 and members may now begin to reserve a 4-hour block of time during an eight-week period between July 22 and September 13. The Honey House Open House took place on Tuesday, July 9 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. in the Port of Tillamook Bay old Officers’ Mess Hall.

Chelsea Yarnell Guest Contributor

In 1976, Tillamook Catholic High School closed its doors. And 43 years later the building was torn down. Sacred Heart Parish of Tillamook began building between Nestucca and Miller Avenues starting in 1897. The present Parish Hall was constructed ten years later in 1924, and by 1950 the high school had its own building on the corner of Nestucca and Fifth. However, after diminishing enrollment, the decision was made to close the school. The last graduating class was in 1976. President of the Tillamook Catholic High School at the time, Dr. James Daskalos, released the statement that year: “Following fifty years of existence and service, it is with great sadness and regret that the School Board of Sacred Heart Parish announces the suspension of the upper four years of its educational system. On May 10, the Sacred Heart Parish Council rejected a deficit-spending budget, forcing the revamping of the educational structure of the Parish. Suspension of Tillamook Catholic High School ends an era in parochial school education in the state of Oregon, as this was the last single-parish supported high school in our state. Those involved in the support of this system can be proud of the

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A plume of smoke is seen as a fire broke out at Camp Meriwether Sunday July 7. Photo provided

Blaze quickly contained at Camp Meriwether Sunday Hilary Dorsey headlightreporter@countrymedia.net

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small fire began at the south end of the beach bluff area at Camp Meriwether Sunday evening, July 7, possibly started by members of the public at the nearby Sand Lake Recreation Area according to Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District officials. The Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District (NRFPD) received the call at 7:30 p.m. According to the district, the fire appeared to have started on the beach. All campers and staff were assembled and accounted for in the camp din-

ing hall awaiting instructions for emergency personnel and camp leadership. Crews from the Tillamook Fire District, Tillamook Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), one fire investigator, Tillamook Sheriff’s Office, Nestucca, North Lincoln, Netarts/Oceanside Fire and Bay City came to the scene. The NRFPD sheltered residents of the camp away from the fire. Camp Meriwether as well as Camp Clark were evacuated from the location of the fire. There was about 500 people – from staff to campers – that the NRFPD sheltered. According to Ed Wallmark

from the Tillamook ODF, the fire was controlled as of midnight. Crews worked throughout the day, Monday, and continued throughout the night. Crews were also be on the scene Tuesday in case any flare-ups happened. According to Wallmark, the scene is “looking good” as crews moped up dust and debris from the fire. According to the NRFPD, the fire was about 2 acres. The area of what is to be believed as the origin on the fire is secured and the investigation is still ongoing. Updates will be posted as soon as possible as the investigation continues.

The TBA Honey House is a room about 240 square feet within the old Officer’s Mess Hall located on the WWII Naval Air Station – the home of blimp squadron during World War II, now under management of the Port of Tillamook Bay (POTB). The room is located on the back-side dock (East End). “The space was donated for our use by the POTB and we are extremely grateful for their generous gift,” said Brad York, president of TBA, in an article he wrote for the Oregon State Bee Line publication. The TBA fixed up the room with a new tiled floor and a fresh coat of paint. They installed the plumbing, including stainless-steel sinks with hot and cold water for all clean-up needs. Other available equipment

n See Honey, Page A2

Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue respond to fire on July 4th O

Hilary Dorsey headlightreporter@countrymedia.net

n July 4 at 11:52 a.m., Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue responded to a report of an out of control fire on the bay side next to the airstrip at Nehalem Bay State Park. According to Chris Beswick, Division Chief at Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue, the fire was reported by beach-goers who came upon an unattended campfire in a pile of driftwood that was spreading into the adjacent brush and trees. Due to accessibility issues, fire crews used portable water bags, hand tools, and a chainsaw to contain and extinguish the fire. Several spot fires caused by flying embers were discovered and extinguished in the adjacent area. The total area that was burned was contained to less than 100 square feet. A total of 12 firefighters responded. State park employees assisted in extinguishment efforts and provided an off-road vehicle with a winch to pull apart driftwood piles. Oregon Department of Forestry arrived, and the scene was turned over to them at that time. The fire was quickly stopped from spreading and final extinguishment took about 90 minutes.

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Join us for one of our upcoming events that promote healthy, fulfilled living, at every age.

Get in touch with your inner Monet. No painting experience is necessary for this session, and all the paints, brushes, canvas and techniques will be provided. We will provide the drinks for |you to sip while you paint. No cost to residents. $30/person for outside guests. RSVP by Monday the 8th, seating is limited.

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Space is limited for this educational series. For more information and to RSVP please call (503) 842-0918.


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