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Headlight Herald - Tillamook, Ore., Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - Page A9
Port of Garibaldi receives grant for boat basin The Port of Garibaldi has received a grant from the Oregon State Marine Board to replace the wooden boarding floats at the boat basin. The port provides the only publicly owned ramp on the northern half of the bay. The port plans to replace the wooden floats with aluminum ones to provide boaters with a safer and better boating experience. Port manager Kevin Greenwood said the original boarding floats were installed in 1996. “We started seeing deterioration in 2010 or 11,” said office manager Jessi Coon. Coon said the Oregon State Marine Board is moving away from using pressure-treated or any kind of treated wood. “These aluminum floats will be the new standard,” she said. Moving to an aluminum standard, which Coon said
is a new venture for the marine board, will help eliminate unwanted chemicals from the pressuretreated wood getting into the water. Coon wasn’t sure what the lifespan on these floats would be. “They’re hoping it will at least double, from 15 to 20 years to 30 to 40,” she said. “But this is a new product, so it’s kind of an experiment.” The port will start installing the new floats during the next water work period – sometime between Nov. 1, 2013 and Feb. 15, 2014. Coon said the will try to keep the two outside ramps open for boaters. The Port of Garibaldi was awarded $20,000 in state boater funds, combined with a $60,000 grant from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in federal Sport Fish Restoration funds. The total project cost is $80,000.
Pacific Rim Boat Wash in Garibaldi to address invasive species issues By Sayde Moser
smoser@countrymedia.net
Photo by Josiah Darr
Jesse Exton and Scoutmaster Steve Parks both were glad to see Jesse reach his goal of becoming an Eagle Scout.
The Port of Garibaldi has approved a lease with Pacific Rim Boat Wash to install a boat and car wash at the corner of American Avenue and Sixth Street – the only one like it on Tillamook Bay. “Part of the issue is there have been reports of boats leaving Tillamook Bay, loading onto a trailer and then going to Lake Lytle in Rockaway Beach, which is freshwater, and flushing their motors,” said Port of Garibaldi manager Kevin Greenwood. “This isn’t very helpful, regarding invasive species and mixing types of water.” The proposed boat wash will include a motor flush component. Greenwood said that won’t be required for boaters, but it will be available for them to use for a fee. Port officials recently approved the facility’s design and the space, to be leased to Blair Smith. The port had approved a rezoning application for the business in March. Now, the project must receive the City of Garibaldi’s approval when city of-
Tillamook youth earns Eagle Scout BALLOON: award July 13 By Josiah Darr
Headlight Herald Staff
Jesse Exton of Tillamook earned his Eagle Scout award from the Boy Scouts of America during a July 13 ceremony at the Tillamook Elks Lodge. “I’ve had Jesse as part of my troop for six or seven years now,” said Troop 170 Scoutmaster Steve Parks. “He’s the kind of kid that when he puts his mind to something, he accomplishes it. “He also displays a lot of leadership as well. He’s receiving his well-deserved reward.” Added Parks, “Jesse’s a very quiet individual until you put him on a bicycle. He can ride forever and he really enjoys the outdoor portion of the Boy Scout program. He just thrives in the outdoors. “There were so many times when we’d go hiking or riding and he’d always be in the front. He never wanted to be in the back; he wanted to lead.” Exton’s grandfather,
also named Jesse Exton, said, “He really appreciates the help he gets from his school, Ocean Breeze. Pastor Birdsong has been a really big help getting him to kind of come out of his shell and bring him along as a young man. “He’s led a pretty sheltered life up to this point, a life without a father, unfortunately.” “My mom had helped me quite a bit,” said Jesse. “She’s done all that she can, because I don’t have a father figure, and I really appreciate it. “My little sister helps, too. Also, my grandparents, Genie and Jesse Exton. They pushed me hard; they were always making phone calls to make sure I was doing the work. I’m so thankful for all of them.” After completing his final year of high school, “My next plan is to join the Marines,” said Exton, who just turned 18. “I think I have the skills to help a lot of people, so that led me to the decision.”
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A sketch of the proposed boat-wash site at the corner of Sixth Street and American Avenue.
will be launched from the new facility, including several of those reserved through the NASA Flight Opportunities program. Payloads ranging in mass from hundreds of grams to thousands of kilograms will be lofted to altitudes up to and exceeding 130,000 feet above sea level. At those heights, scientific research experiments and new technology demonstrations can be carried out in a space-like environment above 99 percent of earth’s atmosphere. Lachenmeier said that although balloons are the oldest form of aviation, they remain timely because of their capabilities. “They are the only platform that routinely operates in the space 65,000 feet above the earth,” he said. Port of Tillamook Bay manager Michele Bradley said the port is excited about the partnership with its growing tenant. “We’re very proud to have you out here,” she said.
ficials meet August 15. “It’s really the most significant new construction that we’ve had in the last five years,” said Greenwood. “It’s great to see some private investment coming into Garibaldi.” The boat wash isn’t the only investment that’s revitalizing the port. The Commercial Avenue wharf is getting a makeover thanks to a $4.6 million grant. Demolition and construction of the 25,000-square-foot wharf, which was built in 1941, began this summer. “With this project, Mr. Smith’s private investment and some work the city is doing through urban renewal on U.S. Highway 101, there is some really great infrastructure being invested here that should keep this authentic fishing village rolling along for the next 75 years,” Greenwood said. He predicts the wharf project will take 18 months to complete. Because much of the project’s construction will take place in the water, engineers will be required to work within the designated water work period of Nov. 1 – Feb. 15. “That’s a small period of time, so
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“So far, we’ve just been a small business hiding inside a blimp hangar, but we’re finally coming out of our shell,” Lachenmeier said. “This new expansion will help bring technology and economic growth to our area.” State Sen. Betsy Johnson attended the open house and seconded Lachenmeier’s enthusiasm. “This building sets important permanent roots for this company in Tillamook,” she said. “A company like this in Tillamook is transformational … This kind of business changes the nature of the economy and puts Tillamook on the map in ways none of us can imagine. The entire nation will be talking about Tillamook soon.” In fact, the new center was dedicated in Johnson’s honor as the Johnson Near Space Center. “I am so happy I was able to play a small role in securing the money to make this happen,” Johnson said.
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we’re basically planning for two water work periods,” said Greenwood. He said thus far there’s just one tenant that will be displaced during the 18-month period, Pacific Oyster. The Port of Garibaldi was made aware over the past several years that the wharf needed replaced, Greenwood said. “We were approached by folks wanting to lease the space on the wharf for things like an ice house or refrigeration units, all very weight-intensive uses, and basically the wharf was unable to support the weight. “So that was a real wake-up call to the port commissioners that some effort needed to be put into replacing this critical infrastructure.” The old wood will be replaced with environmentally-sensitive metal that Greenwood said should last 75 to 80 years or longer, and will allow for three 10,000-square-foot, two-story buildings. These then can then be subdivided into smaller units for businesses that require access to the waterfront. “At that point, we can start actively marketing the spaces,” Greenwood said.
Photo by Sayde Moser
Sen. Betsy Johnson releases the first balloon following the grand opening of Near Space Corp. July 19.
A Step Back in Time Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Author Jill Kelly To Speak At Tillamook County Library Tillamook, Ore. – Jill Kelly is a writer, visual artist, creativity coach, and freelance editor. Kelly is a longtime college professor of literature and she has been writing and publishing since 2002. Her memoir, Sober Truths: The Making of an Honest Woman, was a finalist for the prestigious Oregon Book Award. In 2013, she published two books: her first novel, The Color of Longing, and a non-fiction book about creativity: Sober Play: Using Creativity for a More Joyful Recovery. When Jill’s not offering creativity workshops and leading writing retreats around the country, she’s usually in her studio, where she creates deep-color pastels. Kelly will be speaking at the Tillamook County Library on July 31st at 6:30 p.m. Tillamook County Library programs are free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. For additional information please call (503) 842-4792.
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call: Pioneer Museum - 503-842-4553 or Garibaldi Museum - 503-322-8411 H50857