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Headlight Herald
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2019
TILLAMOOK, OREGON • WWW.TILLAMOOKHEADLIGHTHERALD.COM
Diamond Dory Days...
Oceanside
addresses water supply issues O
n July 18, The Tillamook Police department notified the Oceanside Water district that an individual whose vehicle was found near its main reservoirs indicated that an attempt was made to contaminate its water system. According to a release, this person was having an alleged mental crisis and saying things about contaminating the water, said Lieutenant Jim Horton from the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office. This person was taken to the hospital and there were no criminal charges filed at this time. “Although there is no evidence to suggest this individual has succeeded or even gained access to the district’s reservoirs, as our customers, you have a right to know that we are working with local law enforcement and as a precaution have discontinued using those reservoirs until they can be drained, re-filled, and the entire distribution system flushed,” a statement from the district reads. “We are urging customers not to drink the water until further notified.” Do not boil the water: Boiling does not reduce the amount of some contaminants and may even concentrate them. Over-the-counter filters may also not be effective. If you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. If you have a severely compromised immune system, have an infant or children, are pregnant, or elderly, you may be at increased risk and should seek advice from your health care provider about drinking this water. “We at the Oceanside water district take threats like this very seriously and therefore have taken the reservoirs in question
n See WATER, Page A8
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Local projects slated for Dist. 10 Hilary Dorsey headlightreporter@countrymedia.net
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n the recent legislative session, there were 2,500 bills introduced, and less than 800 of those were passed. Of the 800 that were passed, more than half were approved unanimously and 300 more had support from both the Democrat and Republican parties. Only eight percent of votes, 60 out of 800, broke down along party lines. About 150 of the measures that were passed were part of the two-year balanced state budget. And one of those measures allocated funds from lottery bonds to pay for local projects and economic development.
(top) These girls
are having fun throwing candy to the crowd. (bottom left) Tillamook County Commissioner David Yamamoto waves to the crowd. (bottom right) Dory Princess Morgan North is all smiles. Headlight photos by Max Kirkendall
Dory’s decked in diamonds during 60th annual festival T
he boats and smiles were shining bright during the 60th annual Dory Days Festival in Pacific City this past weekend, which featured fun events for adults and kids of all ages. The Dory Days weekend begin on Friday, July 19 and ended on Sunday, July 21 and celebrated the local dory fishing culture through events such as the famed Dory Days parade. The majority of Dory
Days activities took place on Saturday, starting at the crack of dawn with the Dory Fishing Contest. Fishermen and women ventured out and competed for “Biggest Catch” and “Biggest Limit” titles. The kids got their day started with a Dune Climb at Cape Kiwanda. Participants raced to the top of the giant sand dune and were awarded prizes for completing the feat. Saturday’s main event was
the Dory Days parade, which featured Dory floats decked out with the theme ‘Diamond Dory’s’ in mind. The parade traveled from Bob Straub State Park all the way to Chester’s Thriftway on the other side of town. Sunday closed with a Dory boat display in downtown Pacific City, as well as the artisan fair which lasted the duration of the festival.
Some examples of projects in district 10: $1 million for Neskowin Emergency Egress: This small community only has one road in and out. When the creek rises, families and visitors are cut off. When the earthquake arrives and the bridge collapses, there will be no retreat from the tsunami. Senator Betsy Johnson and Representative David Gomberg secured funding for an “Egress” that can support emergency vehicles and emergency traffic. The total cost is about $1.8 million for conduits, tidegates, and passage through the wetlands. When not in critical use, the passage will shift walking and bicycles off the narrow, local streets. Pacific City State Airport: Within the department of Aviation budget that Rep. Gomberg oversees in the Ways and Means Economic Development Subcommittee, the question was settled of keeping the coastal airport as a state owned and maintained facility. Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility: The Oregon Youth Authority received $6.4 million to fund four
n See PROJECTS, Page A8
Mutt Strutt’s final walk T
Brian Cameron Country Media
he annual Mutt Strutt event went off without a hitch as it marked the fifth year that folks get together to celebrate local animal organizations, and dogs alike. “This event has been fun for the entire family, has brought together volunteers, local businesses, and companies from out of state even,” said Kourtnie Zwald, Mutt Strutt organizer. “We are grateful to have been a part of bringing this all together.” Mutt Strutt was started five years ago by A Cause for Paws, which has devoted awareness and donations to the local animal rescue organizations within Tillamook County. The event originally acted as a memorial for Sondi Greene, who passed away in June of 2013, and still acts as such today. A lover of animals and charity, Greene’s memory lives on with A Cause for Paws. “We’ve received such a generous outpouring of support from our community, from Manzanita to Pacific City! We are honored that so many people that knew and loved Sondi, or wanted to help out our local shelters responded to our campaign by being a Sponsor, Donor or volunteer.” Said Nonda Zwald, A Cause for Pause founder. The event brought in numerous participants Pyrat, who was originally owned by Sondi Greene, enjoys the day with her owner Desi to Tillamook’s Goodspeed Park and allowed Edwards at this year’s event. Photos provided by Bold Lens Photography both dogs, and their owners, a fun filled time with games, refreshments and animal-friendly animal shelters.” “We are really hoping another entity will activities. Organizers are currently not planning a sixth want to take it over and continue on with it. It’s This year, however, marks a turning point event next year due to the amount of preparation definitely bittersweet, but we still plan to do with the event. it takes to put on something of this magnitude, some smaller events throughout the year,” said “This event grows larger and larger each however they have expressed willingness to pass Zwald. year, and although we have a huge volunteer the baton to other willing groups, organizations This year Mutt Strutt brought in a total of base for the day of the event, we just couldn’t or individuals who wish to take the leash. In over $15,000 in donations that go to the Tillafind enough help leading up to the event,” said addition Zwald suggested A Cause for Paws will mook Animal Shelter, as well as Tillamook K9 Zwald. “This event takes a minimum of six Rescue. The event tallied approximately 300 months out of the year to plan, we feel five years continue to do smaller efforts to help bring donations and awareness to local animal shelters. participants this year. has been a good run and a huge support to the