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Pelican Brewing celebrates 25 years of Kiwanda Cream Ale

School District eager to welcome students back to class.................................. 4 Spring break signals its time to put whales in your sights.............................5

Dignitaries gather to celebrate building of Habitat home in Hebo..........6

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Tillamook County Parks expects to have new pay-to-park meters operational by week of March 15, but enforcement could come later Tillamook County moves to ‘Moderate Risk’ COVID-19 category For the first time in the last six weeks, Tillamook County had enough COVID cases to cause the State of Oregon to assign the county the “Moderate Risk” category of COVID-19 transmission. Putting perspective on Tillamook County’s current risk level was Marlene Putman, administrator of Tillamook County Health Centers, who shared an update with Tillamook County Commissioners on March 10. “We stand at 454 cases with eight positive cases yesterday and 12 over the weekend,” Putman said about recent numbers. “I’m just continuing to remind people to follow the health and safety guidelines, to try to keep these numbers down. Limit your travel, wear masks, stay six feet away from those not in your household, wash your hands or disinfect them frequently as well as taking care of those touch surfaces that you touch frequently. Keep those clean. Stay home if you’re ill, as always, and seek medical care and guidance on whether you need to be tested.” She also noted that the county’s health centers continue to provide COVID-19 testing at no cost and that the testing is available five days as week by scheduling a test at 503-842-3900. Concerned citizens can also call the county’s nurse information line at 503-842-3940. The county is also making progress administering vaccines with a total 4,380 residents vaccinated as of March 4. For more information on the current

status of COVID-19 testing and the county’s administration of the available vaccines, visit https://tillamookchc.org. Risk levels throughout the state also remain relatively low. Governor Kate Brown announced on March 9 updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. The updates saw Tillamook County jump back up to the moderate category for the period from March 12-25. It marks the first time in the last six weeks that the county has not been in the “Lower” risk category. Throughout the state, there will be two counties in the Extreme Risk level, nine at High Risk, 12 at Moderate Risk, and 13 at Lower Risk. The framework uses four different risk levels for counties based on COVID-19 spread— Extreme Risk, High Risk, Moderate Risk, and Lower Risk—and assigns health and safety measures for each level. “We are largely seeing case rates decline across the state, with the most counties in the Lower Risk level since the framework was introduced in November,” said Governor Brown. “This should serve as a reminder that when we follow the health and safety measures we know work against this virus, we can truly make a difference in infection spread. But, we still have more work to do before we reach the level of community-wide protection we need in order

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to return to a sense of normalcy. I encourage all Oregonians to keep it up and to get your vaccine when it’s available to you.” A modification has been made to the twoweek caution period process announced last week, which had only addressed counties moving back to Extreme Risk. Beginning this week and continuing until further notice, counties that reduced their COVID-19 spread enough to move down in risk level in the previous two-week period, but see their numbers go back up in the next two-week period, will be given a two-week caution period to bring COVID-19 case rates back down again. According to the Governor’s office, the caution period will allow counties to re-focus efforts to drive back down creeping case numbers, and give local businesses additional certainty on their plans for operating. If, at the end of the caution period, case rate data still puts the county at a higher risk level, the county will move to that level. The Oregon Health Authority will examine and publish county data weekly. County risk levels will be reassigned every two weeks. The first week’s data will provide a “warning week” to prepare counties for potential risk level changes. The next assignment of risk levels will be announced March 23 and take effect March 26. Updates to Warning Week data and county risk levels will be posted to coronavirus.oregon. gov.

ALL THREE COASTAL BREWPUBS ARE OPEN FOR SEATED DINING

Join us for lunch or dinner at one of our three coastal brewpubs - Pacific City, Tillamook, or Cannon Beach. All three locations are open with Seated Indoor Dining and Patio Seating, plus our popular Curbside and Takeout options. Fly over and celebrate Kiwanda Cream Ale’s 25th birthday with a pint of this pre-prohibition cream ale paired with a calamari appetizer or Margherita pizza. Visit PelicanBrewing.com to stay up to date on all our current offerings, hours, and dining options. Cheers!

Medina resigns, PCJWSA Board begins its search for interim replacement By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

iting health concerns, Kirk Medina announced, on March 2, his intent to resign his post as manager of the Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority. Medina, who made the comments at the end of PCJWSA’s March business meeting, said he would be willing to stay on until June, but the Board of Directors announced on March 11 that Monday, March 8, was his last day. “All employee and HR issues have been taken care of,” said Board Chair Carolyn McVicker at the outset of the March 11 special meeting. After considerable discussion, the Board voted to move forward with a search for an interim replacement, a search that will start with getting feedback from Special Districts of Oregon, the Oregon Association of Water Utilities, and Prothman, a job search company that led the search that eventually culminated in the hiring of Medina. As well, the Board voted to re-hire Prothman to lead the candidate search for a permanent manager. Of note is that Prothman, after learning of the short term of employment that the candidate they found for the Authority served, earlier promised McVicker a discount for the new search. “They are very open to what our concerns are, and how we might improve the process,” McVicker added. To fill financial duties in the meantime, the Board elected PCJWSA executive assistant Michelle Hughes as its budget officer for 202122 fiscal year. By consensus, they also selected board vice-chair Anne Price to serve as liaison between staff and the board. “I want to make it clear that if staff does have concerns about anything that I want to hear about it,” added director Sean Carlton. “I think the board would like to hear about. I think it would be fantastic if the staff had concerns, if they would bring those concerns to Anne.” The board also unanimously approved a plan to pursue a human resources assessment and to ask Ryan Fleming of HR Solutions to address the board at an upcoming meeting for a discussion on gathering input from staff and how best for the Authority to proceed with such an assessment. In discussion leading up to the decision to undertake an assessment, several board members emphasized the need, a need they said is a pressing one. “We want to find out some of the internal issues that happened here with staff and management and the board here and it all comes back to lack of communication,” said board director Tom Donohue. “Some of that’s policy, some of that is lack of transparency, but most of all, once again, we’ve determined we have a toxic work environment.” “I think we’ve got to have an interaction with our staff ASAP,” added Carlton. “This is a big deal we are going through, and we have to figure out what’s going on. And we need it sooner rather than later.” And Carlton said he’d like to see that assessment dictate a part of what a recruitment for a permanent authority manager replacement will look like. “It would be my preference to change some of what we do in this process,” he added. “I think we may have to change the scope of work a little bit so I’m a little apprehensive about jumping in too far into this until we have that meeting with Ryan Fleming in terms an HR assessment because my hope is that the feedback we get from an HR assessment might inform what we are looking for in an authority manager.”

4th of July fireworks now up in the air Though the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce had high hopes of bringing back its fireworks extravaganza this Fourth of July, those are hopes that might just be all wet. That’s because the State of Oregon, in its infinite wisdom, has — at least for the time being — said that all beach fireworks will not happen until after July. The Chamber had previously contracted with Western Fireworks Display to put on a $13,000 show with $6,500 of the funds coming from Nestucca Ridge Development/ Pelican Brewing. Chamber member Doug Olson, in his update about the fireworks at the Chamber’s March 2 meeting, said that the group is still

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hoping to have a display, but that will depend on the state reversing course — something that they will reportedly consider at a meeting later this month. “This year, we are under contract to do it on the 4th of July again (at least) up until a week or two ago when the State of Oregon says there’ll be no fireworks on the beach through July,” he said. “I had a lengthy talk with the folks at Western Display Fireworks (who the Chamber has a contract with for the display), and they said they’re talking to the state (and) will be meeting sometime in March and again perhaps in May or June. (They said the state’s stance) may be relaxed and things will return to semi-normal. So I guess it’s (a) work in progress. It’s out of our hands (as of right now).”

Oregon State Parks readies for camping season The first signs of spring are here and Oregon State Parks staff are busy preparing campgrounds for a more “normal” 2021 Spring Break and summer camping season. “Our visitors and staff have weathered a rough 12 months,” said Lisa Sumption, director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). “None of us imagined this time last year that we would face a more than two-month shutdown of Oregon State Parks and then reopen under pandemic and safety precautions, followed by last September’s wildfires that damaged our local communities and several state parks. This February’s ice storm also brought down trees and limbs and damaged some facilities in northern Willamette Valley and Columbia River Gorge parks. “Our park staff, operating with fewer employees because of a revenue shortfall that prevented us from hiring our usual seasonal staff, have rallied and are looking forward to the coming months,” Sumption added. “We’re very grateful to them, and to all state park visitors for their patience.” Although Oregon Lottery and park visitor fee revenue is projected to be down more than $20 million by the end of the 2019-21 biennium that ends June 30, nearly all state parks are open or will be in the next few months, including those parks that will reopen after usual seasonal closures. Oregon State Parks is also recruiting seasonal staff for park operations, and officials say they are able to do so because of spending reductions begun last year. Park staff are evaluating the status of two park campgrounds that were temporarily closed because of wildfire damage: Collier Memorial State Park and Detroit Lake State Park. Park Manager Aaron Raines at Collier Memorial State Park and Logging Museum says the campground may open later this year, but staff are waiting for the snow to melt to continue assessing and repairing damage caused by the Two Four Two Fire and for State Historic Preservation Office approvals for some work. The Williamson River Day-Use Area and a portion of the Logging Museum are open, although no park access is available to Spring Creek or the Williamson River during restoration efforts. Raines asks that visitors look for closure signs and to not enter restricted areas for their safety. Detroit Lake State Park remains temporarily closed, although the Mongold Day-use Area and boat launch are open, says Bob Rea, park

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What is destination management? It does not mean more visitors. By Brook Wyntergreen Destination Manager, South Tillamook County Over the last year, community members, local business owners, emergency responders and county officials have been meeting regularly to identify problems and find solutions to issues in South County, in particular, parking at the Cape Kiwanda area. Plans are Cape Kiwanda, on July 4, 2020 was overwhelmed with more now underway to visitors than usual, as the Oregon Coast was considered by visireduce the impact of tors a safe place to enjoy the outdoors. Even the shuttle bus was congestion in peak full that weekend – and operated the entire season at the same summer months and capacity as summer of 2019. new parking fees are in place to pay for traffic and parking What can our tourism-based management. Many recent articles in businesses do to reap the benefits of this newspaper have referred to these visitor spending, while simultaneously current efforts. mitigating community impacts? Throughout this planning process, and How can Visit Tillamook Coast, the brought up in many of the working county’s destination management meetings of the Pacific City-Woods organization (DMO), partner with Parking Advisory Committee (PAC), the the county commissioners, agencies, term “destination management” has businesses and community members been used to reference the community to ease tensions and improve work at hand. These words have been livability during peak visitation used in conjunction and perhaps months? synonymous with “sustainable tourism.” COVID-19 has amplified the needs for But what do those terms mean, and destination management throughout how are they related to the many the county, and in particular, South visitors that South County receives, County. It is well known that Pacific especially in summer. City is among the most popular Sustainable tourism can be defined by places to visit along the Oregon Coast three words: people, place and profit. – and with good reason: a beautiful It is tourism that takes full account for beach, hiking and fishing, good food its social and environmental impacts, and beer, scenic views, a place to as well as current and future economic breathe fresh ocean air, and enjoy benefits. The goal of sustainable family and friends. tourism is to ensure that development is a positive experience for both local But in 2020, South County was residents and the visitors. For South overwhelmed by those seeking refuge County locals, this means enjoying a from the pandemic. With cruises and thriving community; jobs for hundreds packaged tours cancelled, Canada and of people; places to gather and connect Europe closing doors to visitors from with neighbors; and protection of the U.S, places such as Disneyland natural resources, all with an emphasis closed, and Hawaii on a 14-day arrival on minimal impact and a call for quarantine, people got in their cars stewardship. and drove to the Oregon Coast. That’s the ideal, of course, but South County was not prepared, it requires commitment from and the many visitors new to the municipalities, the tourism industry and area— some who are used to being the community to make responsible on a type of vacation where they are decisions that protect people, place and catered to and picked up after—left profit. And it takes an understanding us with trash, illegally parked cars, from the visitors that sustainable and “outdoor bathrooms.” It caused tourism is important to the community. much more work and expense for the County and community and created Sustainable tourism leads to the tension for local residents. definition of destination management: it is about coordinating actions with Fortunately, our community and the the goal of controlling the economic, core members of the PAC have taken socio-cultural and environmental action to help lessen impacts this dimensions of a specific tourism year, starting with a parking plan, region, which is carried out by local paid visitor parking areas, digital authorities and tourism stakeholders and directional signage, portable in partnership, following principles restrooms with the intent to build of good governance. It considers all permanent structures, extended the elements that make up a tourism shuttle services, and more garbage destination, including local residents, receptacles. Also in the works is a businesses, attractions, amenities, visitor-facing website with camera access and messaging. views of Cape Kiwanda parking lot Destination management does not and use of social media channels to mean inviting more visitors – it means help disperse crowds to other areas, effectively managing those who have as well as provide safety messaging. already arrived. In the long-term, the Cape Kiwanda Achieving sustainable tourism relies Master Plan will be revised to include on a strategic approach to destination additional parking areas, strategic use management. And that’s what the Pacific of the Jensen property (if purchased), City-Woods Parking Advisory Committee permanent wayfinding and tsunami (PAC) has set out to accomplish by signage, and perhaps a visitor center asking questions such as: at the Kiawanda Community Center, which can help disperse visitors What are the solutions to heavy traffic and provide sustainable tourism and over-crowded parking? messaging. How can we support the needs of emergency responders and patrollers We will be sharing South County to curb issues and manage calls of destination management news each distress? month in the Pacific City Sun. For updates, visit the website at https:// How do we get the message out to our tillamookcoast.com/southcounty and visitors about safety, parking, traffic, our Facebook page: South County over-crowded beaches, and dispersing Destination Management them to less-crowded areas? What facilities are needed to accommodate visitors during peak months?

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NVSD eager to welcome students back to class By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun With more than 90 percent of families signing up for their children to participate in either hybrid or the continuation of Comprehensive Distance Learning, the staff of Nestucca Valley School District is eagerly anticipating the return of students to the classroom on March 30. Learners from Nestucca Valley Early Center (pre-kindergarten) that registered for hybrid instruction will attend four days a week — Mondays-Thursdays — during the morning hours, and CDL will be offered in the afternoon. Students attending either Nestucca Valley Elementary School (K-6) or Nestucca Jr./Sr. High School (7-12) will either attend in person on either Monday and Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday, depending on what group they are placed in. They will also be scheduled for two days of CDL instruction. Though Tillamook County moved up one level (from lower risk to moderate) in the State of Oregon’s COVID-19 risk assessment, that will not affect the plan to begin in-class instruction as the school’s Board of Directors had previously voted to

begin hybrid education only after the county achieved moderate level and instructors were offered vaccine shots. As of press time, the one thing that could still affect what in-person instruction will look like is the final release of the state’s “Ready Schools, Safe Learners” guidance, guidance that includes an approved blueprint from each school district including Nestucca. “That may have some implications of our hybrid plan, but we’re still in a solid position to bring kids back on the 30th (of March),” NVSD Superintendent Misty Wharton told the Sun. “We’re very excited to have our building open to our kids and have done a great deal of learning from other schools.” The district is also planning two virtual town hall events to educate families on the final guidance— Wednesday, March 17, starting at 6 p.m., for families with students in Nestucca Jr./Sr. High School, and Thursday, March 18, starting at 6 p.m., for those attending Nestucca Valley Elementary School. A link to the meetings was not available at press time, but one will be posted on the district’s website at nestucca. k12.or.us as well as on its FaceBook page.

Salmonberry Trail virtual meeting set for March 15 The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency will meet virtually to discuss the proposed Salmonberry Trail corridor on March 15, 1-2:30 p.m. The public can view the proceedings via https://bit.ly/stiavideo. On the agenda are the STIA 2021 budget, the Salmonberry Trail Foundation budget, and the STIA membership and strategic direction. The proposed Salmonberry Trail is an 86-mile corridor that follows the Port of Tillamook Bay Railway and terminates in Banks. The proposed route connects eight

cities and two counties, passing by the Oregon coastline, fisheries, farmland and the Oregon Coast Range. More information is at salmonberrytrail.org. STIA was established to promote and facilitate coordinated direction and guidance in the planning, development and maintenance of the multi-use trail. To submit public comment for board members to review during the meeting, send comments to dennis.wiley@oregon.gov at least three days prior to the meeting.

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Oceanside mug from Wilson River Pottery, an 8x10 original photography print from Girl In Water Photography, a set of Netarts and Oceanside inspired gift cards, photography prints from local biologist and professional photographer Jim Young, a WEBS zip-up hoodie (available in youth sizes), and more. WEBS will be collecting BINGO cards and handing out prizes each month in March, April and May. While WEBS hopes residents are inspired to clean up the beaches near them, to enter in the drawings they are asking participants to clean up the areas just south of Cape Lookout to just north of Cape Meares. Those not sure if their beach counts, can just reach out and ask WEBS. Participants are reminded to be sure to keep safety in mind when they clean up. This means arrive at locations knowing the local weather, surf, and tide forecast, as well as watch the waves from higher ground for 20 minutes before moving closer to the water. Keeping attention focused on the water at all times and never turning your back on the ocean is another important safety message. Organizers say it is best to go 1-2 hours before low tide. Storm surge and sneaker waves are real dangers on the coastline. To learn more about sneaker waves and dangers on the coast, visit weather.gov/safety.ripcurrent-waves. To be alerted of potential conditions, check out the local NOAA Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/NWSPortland. To learn more about this event, or to print your BINGO card, visit netartsbaywebs.org.

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Camping to resume at Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area After being closed for more than a year as a result of COVID-19 concerns and associated reduced staffing, the campground at Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area will reopen April 5. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department says reservation for campsites and yurts — for up to six months in advance — started on March 8 for all stays April 5 and beyond. In a change from previous years, yurts will require a reservation and minimum two-night stay, and OPRD is imposing a rest day between reservations to allow for deep cleaning. Reservations can be made through OPRD’s partner site, oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com or by calling 800-452-5687. “We are thrilled to be able to reopen this popular and beloved park,” said Park Manager Janie Lascano. “With cleaning and safety protocols in place, I’m confident we can do so in a manner that’s safe for visitors and staff alike.” The hiker/biker camp will remain closed until further notice. Some services may be reduced, and visitors should check ahead at stateparks. oregon.gov for the latest information. Visitors should continue to follow safety protocols while visiting state parks: limit the size of gatherings, wear face coverings, give space to others and wash hands often. For more information, visit https:// stateparks.oregon.gov/. Located in the heart of Lincoln City and a short walk from Devil’s Lake, the Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area campground has 87 campsites, 28 with full hookups, and 10 yurts. It is within walking distance to the beach at D River State Recreation Site.

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Spring break kicks off whale watching season but OPRD’s Whale Watch Week program canceled due to pandemic The spring whale migration kicks off in late March and will last into June, but the whale watching experience will look different this year due to the pandemic. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has canceled its 2021 spring Whale Watch Week program, traditionally held during spring break, meaning volunteers won’t be stationed at the 24 whale watching sites normally staffed for the event. Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, where visitors can still take advantage of the elevated view by climbing the Cape and exploring on their own, is normally amongst those preferred whale watching sites. In addition to the week being canceled, OPRD has also closed the Whale Watch Center in Depoe Bay. However, OPRD says visitors may enjoy this spring tradition on their own, while following statewide COVID-19 guidelines for safe travel and physical distancing. “We urge visitors to explore parks close to their homes and to respect the communities they visit,” said OPRD director Lisa Sumption.

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“Please, wear face coverings and give plenty of space to other visitors. If a park is crowded, consider visiting another whale watching site or returning later.” Most viewing sites managed by OPRD are open, with reduced services in some locations due to limited resources. A map of whale watching sites is available online on the official whale watching webpage (https://stateparks.oregon.gov/ index.cfm?do=things-to-do.whale-watching) on the Oregon State Parks website. Before visiting a state park, visitors are advised to check the Oregon State Parks status map that shows open and closed parks, as well as parks with reduced services. More information about OPRD’s response to COVID-19 is on the official FAQ page on the Oregon State Parks website. Some 25,000 Gray whales will pass by Oregon’s shores from late March to June on their way to cool Alaskan waters. Many will be accompanied by their calves, born during the winter in the warm lagoons off the coast of Baja, Mexico.

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It takes all of us to make this happen.” For his part, Anderson also discussed the importance of home ownership. “Home ownership really is one big terrific thing to occur,” he said. “(As the) former mayor of Lincoln City, I know the value of home ownership (and) what it does for a community. It stabilizes. It’s more than stable housing. It grounds the occupants into the community. They become more active in the community events. They actually vote and get involved.” He also said he recognizes the need for more such housing.

ords of encouragement, thanks for past support, and prayers for providence were amongst the repeated themes during a Feb. 27 groundbreaking ceremony for South Tillamook County’s first Habitat for Humanity home. Located across the street from Hebo Christian Center, the homesite will eventually provide the Kelekolio family of Loto, Andrea, Keegan, Kalepo, and Leilani, a home to call their own. Present for the ceremony were key political figures from the area — Rep. Suzanne Weber (D-Tillamook), Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis) and Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln CIty) all shared words of wisdom. As well, Hebo Christian Center Pastor Lonnie Moeller prayed over the effort and Tillamook Habitat for Humanity executive director Cami Aufdermauer shared her excitement. Taking first stab at the mic was Gomberg, who asked those attending to PASTOR LONNIE MOELLER, above right, says a blesuse their imagination. sing over the Habitat for Humanity ground breaking “Imagine the security, the safety and ceremony in Hebo. Below, the first ceremonial the future that this family is going to have shovelfuls of earth are dug. right here on the edge of Highway 101,” he said. “Affordable housing is such a critical, critical challenge here in Oregon. In this part of Oregon — our part of Oregon — the vacancy rate for affordable housing is less than half of one percent, which makes it difficult for people to find and more difficult for them to afford when they do find it. Those of us that go over to Salem and represent you every Photos by Tim Hirsch day, we work at things at the macro “We all know how short the housing support level, the big level. We look for money to pay is on the coast,” he said. “It’s extremely difficult for affordable housing, to help people get into at all price points. (At Salem), I’m trying to that housing. We look for money to help people break down barriers, quite frankly, because I pay their rent and we also look for money to help think there’s a lot of obstacles to building more subsidize landlords who aren’t getting their rent. houses.” “Habitat is out here also every single day Addressing the family, Aufdermauer offered dealing with it one family and one house at a some words of blessing and encouragement. time. It’s remarkable work. You can see the “Today, as we get to bless your new home, difference it makes in the faces of the people as your property (and) the start of this journey, we they step into their very first home for the very know there’s a lot of work (that’s) going to go first time. I’m so pleased to support you and your into this. We know that the foundation really does organization in Salem finding more funding and make a difference, not just in the foundation of more creativity and more property that you can the actual house, but also in the foundation of turn more properties like this into more houses your heart.” for them. And in his prayers blessing the endeavor, “Affordable housing is one of the most Moeller asked for divine providence for the important things we can do here at the coast, and Kelekolio family. there’s going to be one more example of it right The family also voiced their thanks and said here very soon.” they’re looking forward to the blessing of home Adding her point of view was Weber, who ownership. acknowledged all the hard work that goes into an “It means a lot for us to finally be able to effort like this. “This is a wonderful beginning,” she said. “It’s have a place that we’ll be able to call our forever home,” said Andrea. “It’s giving our boys finally the beginning of something wonderful. I don’t a chance to have their own space that they’ve think any of us except maybe Cami realize how never been able to have before, which is much much work went into making this happen. Many needed.” human hands have touched this shovel without “I’m just thankful for the opportunity,” added ever taking any soil from the earth. Loto. “All of this, through Habitat, has been guided Now that the project, located at 31350 Hwy by the invisible or the visible hand of God. And 101., S., Hebo, has received its blessing, the real so it’s time right now to offer our thanks and take work needs to be done. Habitat has a need for lots this opportunity to proclaim that this house is of volunteer help both from the family and from being built on the foundation of God’s love.” concerned citizens of the area. Those interested She also noted echoed Gomberg’s concern in helping out can contact volunteer coordinator over the lack of housing at the coast. Julia Giel via tillamookhabitat.org or by emailing “We are all acutely aware of the challenges her at volunteer@tillamookhabitat.org. The that we face with housing here on the coast,” she project will be managed by Tony Troyer, of HIS added. “We’re also aware of the blessing that Construction, Bay City. Habitat has brought to us. It’s the new family Habitat also has a number of ways the public homes; it’s the rehabilitated homes; it’s the ramps and rails program. It’s an investment in our future can support it. Those include its “Spring Into Hope” online silent auction scheduled for April and the security of our families. Once again, 10-20 as well as various sponsorship programs. Habitat is stepping forward to be that beacon For more information, visit tillamookhabitat.org/ of light and showing us the way that we can all yearly-sponsorship/. accomplish something like this working together. March 12, 2021 • PACIFICCITYSUN.COM

NVELC to leverage more than $10,000 in grants Nestucca Valley Early Learning Center recently received three grants — worth more than $13,000 in total — to help serve its students as the center strives to support the community it serves. The three grants include a $5,500 “Mini-Grant” from Northwest Parenting and two grants from the NW Early Learning Hub — $5,100 from the Kinder Transitions program and $3,000 from the Learning Hub’s Social and Emotional Learning Grant, which is designed to expand opportunities for parent support and “to meet the educational, social, emotional and basic needs of families with children under age six.” The Northwest Parenting Grant funds will go towards an evidence-based parent engagement series. “What that will look like is one of (our staff) will be trained to facilitate a proven program, and we will offer that to families in district — either in person or virtually,” said program director Diane Wilkinson. “Our focus for that parent education, at this time, is the social emotional health of our community and the children.” The Kinder Transitions grant will fund an effort by NVELC to reach out to children that are graduating to kindergarten next year. Wilkinson said the goal is to make sure they’re socially and emotionally ready as well as that they are at an appropriate stage in their skills. “We also will reach out to families with children that already went out to kindergarten in this unprecedented year,” Wilkinson added. “If any of them need support we can provide that through (this funding)” The SEL grant will allow NVELC to add to the work they are already doing to address social and emotional concerns. “(This) will be tied into the Parent Engagement grant so we can purchase more or better materials and offer staff paid time to attend these and become trained in it,” Wilkinson said. Nestucca Valley Early Learning Center is currently operating as one of the three buildings of the Nestucca Valley School District, which means all maintenance and upgrades — as well as the ability to seek grants such as the Seismic Retrofit Grant — are handled by NVSD. As well, all staff are now employed by NVSD. With the change, NVELC has maintained its status as a nonprofit. For more information about NVELC, visit nvelc. com.

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TILLAMOOK COUNTY PARKS expects to have new pay-to-park meters at Cape Kiwanda and the Pacific City Turnaround operational by the week of March 15, but enforcement could come later.

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Pay-to-park machines installed at Cape, Turnaround but won’t be operational until week of March 15-19 By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun Tillamook County Parks Department has installed the fee machines it plans to use as part of the county’s new fee system at Cape Kiwanda and the Pacific City Turnaround (west end of Pacific Avenue), but they won’t be activated until the week of March 1519, according to Parks Director JoAnn Woelfle. The new machines are two of the five that the county has purchased. As previously reported in the Sun, the five solar-powered automated fee machines came at a cost of $11,503 each. Previous talks between Tillamook County Parks, Commissioner David Yamamoto and Tillamook County

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NOAA-funded project examining ocean acidification By MOLLY ROSBACH Oregon State University An Oregon State University researcher is part of a new federally supported project investigating how communities along the West Coast are adapting to ocean acidification, with the goal of determining what they need to be more resilient. Ana K. Spalding, an assistant professor of marine and coastal policy in OSU’s College of Liberal Arts, is leading a team looking into how shellfish industry participants in several towns along the Oregon and California coasts are responding to ocean acidification and where gaps in policy or resources have left them vulnerable. The $1 million, three-year interdisciplinary project is funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through its Ocean Acidification Program. At OSU, Spalding is working with Erika Wolters, assistant professor of public policy, and Master of Public Policy students Victoria Moreno, Emily Griffith and Ryan Hasert. “The goal of this project is to better align policy responses with the immediate and very local needs of shellfish-reliant communities,” Spalding said. “This is both understanding that vulnerability and proactively thinking, ‘What can we do to respond to better support members of the shellfish industry and their needs?’” Ocean acidification and its impact on shellfish first became a major concern for West Coast farmers after a 2007 mass oyster larvae die-off at the Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery in Netarts Bay. OSU scientists definitively linked that dieoff to increased carbon dioxide in the water in a 2012 study. One part of Spalding’s research project centers on interviewing shellfish-reliant communities in Oregon and California to learn what environmental changes they are experiencing and how regulatory policy helps or hinders their ability to adapt to those changes. In addition to shellfish growers, the researchers are also talking to tribal leaders through the project’s advisory board to consider a broader community of shellfish uses and users of coastal waters. In previous interviews with shellfish farmers in California, Spalding learned many have observed changes such as warmer water or less fog, but not

all of them have the ability to pinpoint whether those environmental changes correspond to the changes in production they have experienced over the years. “That clearly speaks to that need for highly localized environmental monitoring, which would be step one,” Spalding said. “Then, once you identify the problem, what are the things you can do about it — which might lead to adaptations in farm management and associated flexibility in the regulatory framework that could support that.” Farms with larger networks and greater resources are able to partner with scientists and universities that can share in the work of monitoring and responding to changing conditions. Without that, Spalding said, farmers are struggling to act as scientists, lawyers, permitters and farmers — all at once. Another piece of the project is analyzing and creating a database of all relevant ocean acidification regulations in effect in California, Oregon, and federally, and then assessing how those policies address coastal communities’ needs in terms of the adaptive strategies they hope to adopt. Where policies don’t meet communities’ needs, the research team will dig deeper to determine what kind of policies would be effective. “It’s making that link of, what are people doing to adapt to ocean acidification, and are regulations sufficient or do we need to broaden the scope a little bit?” Spalding said. Some farmers have said they would like to look for shellfish species that are better adapted or more resilient to ocean acidification, and have greater flexibility in where they place their oyster racks and what kind of grow-out methods and types of gear they can use. They also need better communication between growers, scientists, managers and policymakers regarding waterquality testing to respond more quickly as the data dictates. Spalding is working with Arielle Levine from San Diego State University, Tessa Hill from the University of California-Davis, and Lida Teneva from the Ocean Science Trust. The team hopes to start interviewing Oregon and California farmers this fall, though COVID-19 restrictions may delay them a few months.

OPRD seeks creation of Office of Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is accepting public comments on a proposed new Oregon Administrative Rule to create an advisory council to the Office of Outdoor Recreation. OPRD says the Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council will facilitate efforts of the Office of Outdoor Recreation to coordinate statewide outdoor recreation policy and priorities with government, outdoor recreation industry and other stakeholders. The Governor’s Task Force on Outdoor Recreation recommended creating the council in its final report, “Governor’s Task Force on the Outdoors: 2020 Framework for Action.” OPRD will accept public comments on the proposed change through April 8 at 5 p.m. Comments can be made online at oregon.gov/ oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-rulemaking, in writing

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Pelican Brewing Company’s flock favorite, Kiwanda Cream Ale, turns 25 this year and Pelican wants to celebrate with its fellow 25-year old’s all year long with a grocery store rebate program and a free pint at one of their three coastal brewpubs. The rebate program is open to anyone who turns 25 in 2021 and purchases a six-pack of Kiwanda. To receive a refund, participants submit their receipt or UPC code of their purchase and proof of age to Pelican’s website to redeem their rebate. Additionally, stop into one of Pelican’s three Oregon coast brewpubs during your 25th birthday month and receive a free pint of beer on Pelican, limited to one pint per customer and is only redeemable at one location. “Many beers come and go in the craft beer industry, but Kiwanda Cream Ale continues to stand the test of time with its refreshing body and clean, snappy finish,” says CEO Jim Prinzing of Pelican Brewing Company. “It’s the beer that started it all for us in 1996 and what better way than to cheers our

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Glenn Miller Orchestra concert rescheduled to 2022 The Monday Musical Club of Tillamook, in consultation with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Tillamook High School, has rescheduled the Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert that was planned for March 2021 until March 27, 2022. The concert was originally scheduled for March 2020, but was delayed due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re incredibly disappointed. That goes without saying,” remarked Adam Schwend, director of cultural events for the Monday Musical Club. “Tillamook High School has not yet opened their facilities to community organizations, and since the Don Whitney Auditorium is the only facility in the county that can accommodate the technological requirements of this concert, we had no other choice. In addition to that, the Glenn Miller Orchestra had postponed their tour of which our concert was a part. They were willing to try and do a one-off

concert for us if we really, really had to make it happen this year, but the logistics would have been terrible for everyone.” The Monday Musical Club worked with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Tillamook High School to reschedule the concert again, this time for March 27, 2022. All tickets for the originally scheduled date in 2020 as well as the first rescheduled date in 2021 will be honored. However, those who don’t feel comfortable holding on to their tickets or simply don’t want to do so can have their money refunded. Paper tickets can be mailed to P.O. Box 983, Tillamook, OR 97141 for a full refund. Those who purchased their tickets online can contact Adam Schwend at apschwend@gmail.com for a full refund. “We really hope everyone will stick with us and hold on to their tickets,” said Schwend. “When we can all finally come together, this is going to be an amazing show.”

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he Asian giant hornet that garnered media attention and sparked concern last year due to its venomous sting has only been found in two spots in the Pacific Northwest, neither close to Oregon. Despite that, the invasive hornet is a concern and residents are encouraged to keep an eye out for the hornet and report possible sightings. To help the public identify and learn more about the invasive insect, the Oregon State University Extension Service has produced the publication “Asian Giant Hornet: A potential threat to honeybee colonies in Oregon.” The Asian giant hornet came to light in 2019 when it was discovered at several locations across the Washington-British Columbia border, according to Andony Melathopoulos, assistant professor in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Extension pollinator health specialist. Most likely, the hornet disembarked off a freightliner from its native range in Japan, Taiwan and Korea, he said. Though the sting is very painful, stinging is rare and rarely leads to death. An average of 30 people a year die in Japan. Though dubbed the “murder hornet” by the media, scientists prefer its real name and reassure the public that it doesn’t sting unless disturbed, much like honeybees. “They’re not the murderous insects of horror movies that come through the cracks and take your kids away,” Melathopoulos said. “They’re not even as aggressive as yellow jackets that hang around your backyard barbecue. Unlike yellow jackets, the hornets don’t fly around the picnic table trying to get at your food, but rather stick close to forest edges.” The more immediate problem is the hornet’s preference for honeybees, which fuel $20 billion of the U.S. crop production annually, according to the American Beekeeping Federation. Asian giant hornets can decimate a honeybee colony in two hours. The hornet sits outside the nest, waits for a bee to come out and decapitates it. In its native range, honeybees evolved along with the hornets and learned to fight them by luring them into the nest, surrounding them and literally cooking them to death. In the United States, bees have no defense, Melathopoulos said. The hornet nest found in Washington was destroyed and the Washington Department of Agriculture has taken an aggressive stance against the invading insect by setting hundreds of traps, using radio-transmitted GPS to track the hornets and asking the public to help with sightings. The department is working with

colleagues in Japan to determine the best way to keep the hornet from spreading. Traps are not yet needed in Oregon, Melathopoulous said, but the public is encouraged to keep an eye out and report sightings to the Oregon Department of Agriculture, which has developed a website (https://agr.wa.gov/departments/insects-pestsand-weeds/insects/hornets/reported-sightings) with updates on the hornets spread and a way to report sightings. The habitat of the Willamette Valley is perfect habitat for the hornets, which live where forests meet urban areas. They won’t likely establish in eastern Oregon because they won’t survive the cold winters. Photos of possible hornets should be submitted to the Oregon Department of Agriculture (https://survey123.arcgis.com/ share/d661af117fa147ebac62c9116510a249). Photos can also be sent to Ask an Expert (https:// extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-expert), an Extension question and answer service. The public is being advised to not approach nests and remain a safe distance from foraging hornets to avoid being stung. At 1.5 inches long with a wing span of 3 inches, the Asian giant hornet is often confused with other large insects like the western cicada killer and sawflies. But there are easy-to-spot differences. “They are very distinct,” Melathopoulos said. “They are a very large insect, around an inch and a half in length, with a yellow-and-black striped abdomen and a big yellow head.” Just like honeybees, the Asian giant hornet is a social insect that lives in a nest with a queen, workers and males. The queen mates in late fall and spends the winter underground. When she emerges in spring, the queen finds a suitable spot, builds a nest and lays eggs. She continues to lay eggs as workers are born and begin foraging for insects. Best-case scenario is for the Washington Department of Agriculture to find nests before the queen leaves for the winter so that no new eggs can be laid, Melathopoulos said. Fortunately for most native bees, giant hornets begin to ramp up their foraging after the natives are done for the season. Honeybees remain active into fall, so bear the brunt of the hornet’s voracious hunger, said Melathopoulos, who encourages the public to educate themselves about the hornet, keep a look out for them and be extremely careful when trying to photograph or identify them. “The public is a big part of making sure the hornet remains contained,” Melathopoulos said. “They should take a minute to familiarize themselves with it by using the Extension publication and keep their eyes peeled for possible hornet introductions into Oregon.”

Man dies after crashing into Nestucca River Despite the efforts of local emergency workers, a driver lost his life in a single-vehicle accident on Upper Nestucca River Road on March 7. Tillamook County Sheriff Office deputies Tom Mayne and Andrew Silkwood — along with OSP Troopers John King and Aaron Barichio — responded to the incident, which occurred near milepost 11. The caller reported that there was a vehicle upside down in the river, the passenger was able to get out, but the driver was still inside the vehicle. Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District also responded. When officers arrived, they reportedly found the Ford Ranger on its roof in the Nestucca River in about waist-deep water — the cab of the truck was completely submerged. They were told the driver was still inside, and despite the delay due to the long-response time, the officers took action to try and save the man. “Trooper King removed his gear and immediately went into the water,” said Deputy Silkwood. “I started removing my gear and handed him my baton in case he needed to break the driver’s door window. Trooper King was able to pull the driver out and then myself, Deputy

Mayne and Nestucca Fire personnel carried the driver up to the road.” The driver was unconscious and not breathing, CPR was started. “Trooper Barichio jumped in and assisted fire personnel with CPR,” said Deputy Silkwood. It had taken more than 20 minutes for officers to reach the scene from Tillamook, but responders were initally able to get a pulse back and the man was transported to Tillamook Hospital. At the time, it was reported that the man was breathing on his own and being transported to OHSU Hospital. However, officials reported that the driver later died at the hospital. The female passenger was transported to Tillamook Hospital for suspected hypothermia and minor injuries. According to Deputy Silkwood, the male driver and female passenger were westbound on Nestucca River Road whenx the crash occurred. “He had apparently left the road then overcorrected, crossed the eastbound lane, struck a tree, flipped and landed wheels up in the river,” Silkwood said. As of press time, the investigation was ongoing.

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