Pacific City Sun, September 23, 2022

Housing on the Way

Kingfisher Apartments breaks ground, applies for Housing Commission Multifamily Rental Housing Fund

By CHELSEA YARNELL for the

After four years of planning and working through the land use process, the Kingfisher Apartments are under construction.

The foundation has been poured, and framing was set to begin this past week on the 23-unit apartment building located on the banks of the Nestucca River at the corner of Sunset Drive and Pacific Ave. (6045 Pacific Ave).

“I know that our business struggles to find and house employees, and I think every other business in town… is struggling to find housing for employees,” Kevin Shluka, Kingfisher Apartment developer and owner said.

Shluka, along with his wife Katie, resides locally in the Pacific City area and owns Coyote Gardens, a landscape business.

“We’ve got a really strong connection to this ecology and this climate. We just think it’s the most beautiful place on earth,” Shluka said. “By dumb luck, we fell into an extraordinary community of people. We were in a position to help, and I think we are in a unique position because we know a lot of people, and we’ve worked a lot with a lot of people. An enormous amount of people have helped us along the way.”

The Kingfisher Apartments will feature 14 studios and nine two-bedroom apartments projected to be rented out for $960 and $1,600 respectively. The completion date is set for July 2023.

“For our project, we’ve taken an approach this whole time to maintain low expectations in profitability with our investors in exchange for the social benefits,” Shluka said. “We’re mitigating our investors’ expectations so that we can provide lower rents. There are thin margins…we had to raise a lot of capital to make this happen.”

Shluka’s Kingfisher Apartment project is supported by Jeff Schons and Mary Jones, Alan Jones of Jones Architecture, Dean Derrah, Nathan Knott of Knottworks Inc.,

Jerry Shluker, and David Dorfman.

Shluka recently presented the Kingfisher Apartments project to the Tillamook County Housing Commission at their Sept. 1 meeting for consideration for monies from the Multifamily Rental Housing Fund.

“The Housing Commission has been doing a great job,” Shluka said. “We’ve been paying attention since their inception. They ask us questions from time to time; we have a keen interest in what they’re working on. Having that grant money to help with those thin margins…would bring us a great deal of comfort. There’s a real danger in us going over budget.”

Shluka requested $350,00 specifically to help finance Pacific City Joint WaterSanitary Authority system development charges, an outlay that is projected to cost approximately $500,000.

Six projects were presented. The Housing Commission will evaluate and rank the quantitative and qualitative criteria for each proposal and expects to provide recommendations for the awards to the Board of County Commissioners in October. County funding will fill financing gaps faced by projects providing housing with rents between 30 to 120 percent of area median income for 10 to 30 years, varying by the project.

The project has also received a grant from Oregon Housing & Community Services Department.

“They’re a phenomenal resource of support this entire time,” Shluka said. “They’re incredible people to work for.”

The Kingfisher Apartments currently have a waitlist open to anyone interested in living in the units.

“People are definitely excited,” Shluka said. “Anyone can be placed on the waitlist.”

To be added to the waitlist, email Shluka at info@kingfisherpc.com.

“At this point, the snowball is rolling downhill, but I’d encourage people to go to the website (kingfisherpc.com) or contact me because we need more cheerleaders,” Shluka said.

FRAMING was set to begin the week of Sept. 19-23 on the Kingfisher Apartments on the banks of the Nestucca River.

Photo by Tim Hirsch

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USFWS planning prescribed fire for Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed fire on grasslands at Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The first burn is planned for Sept. 24-25.

Noting there are multiple factors to consider prior to burning, including public safety, the temperature, moisture content of the vegetation, and wind direction and speed, USFWS says the prescribed fire will only be ignited when these factors are ideal for burning. During the burn days, the Two Rivers Nature Trail, the Pacific View trail and access to the upper parking lot will be closed to the public. For up to date information on the burn schedule, call 541-270-3191.

HIKERS may have to wait for this view from Two Rivers Nature Trail as it will be closed during a planned prescribed burn.

County Commissioners are seeking Housing Commission members

The Refuge is burning to restore healthy habitat for wildlife. One of the special habitats the Refuge is restoring at Nestucca Bay is coastal prairie. The coastal prairie restoration is designed to meet the habitat requirements of the Oregon Silverspot butterfly, a species listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, which has declined significantly. The Refuge uses a variety of tools for this restoration, including haying, mowing, herbicide treatment, planting and seeding, and prescribed fire.

USFWS says prescribed fires are beneficial, carefully planned, and strategically located. They say they are

carefully monitored and manipulated by trained fire professionals. USFWS is consulting with local fire management agencies to ensure all safety measures are taken to reduce risk to people and wildlife. Safety risks of any prescribed fire include potential smoke impacts, undesired fire effects, and the unlikely, but possible, escape of fire outside of the planned area. USFWS says extensive planning has occurred to ensure that all safety measures are taken to reduce these risks, including the approval of a Prescribed Fire Plan. The Prescribed Fire Plan addresses everything needed to plan for and implement the fire. A prescribed fire is only conducted under very specific conditions set out in the plan and depending upon available resources, time of year, weather and desired results. The prescribed burn will be conducted in the minimum number of acres required to meet habitat objectives. The burn is planned and executed by fire management professionals with the Bureau of Land Management and the USFWS Fire Management Program. Fire managers are coordinating with the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District and Oregon Department of Forestry. National Weather Service local forecasts are requested and reviewed to ensure the amount and duration of smoke impact on the local community is limited.

The Board of Commissioners is seeking representatives from Tillamook County to serve on the Tillamook County Housing Commission. Formed by the Board in June 2018, the Housing Commission is charged with creating, maintaining, and implementing a strategic housing plan for the entire county based on work done by the Tillamook County Housing Task Force and housing needs data. The Housing Commission will provide a framework to support development and preservation activities which will increase and/or preserve workforce housing in unincorporated areas of Tillamook County, and to partner with incorporated cities for the same.

The Housing Commission currently has two vacancies (four-year terms): one representative of north Tillamook County and one representative from south Tillamook County.

Membership application forms are available by visiting https:// www.co.tillamook.or.us/bocc/page/ committees. Applications should be e-mailed to Isabel Gilda in the Commissioners’ office at igilda@ co.tillamook.or.us by 5 p.m. on Oct. 15. For more information on how to submit an electronic application, call Isabel Gilda at 503-842-3431. For more information about the Housing Commission, please call Commissioner Erin Skaar at 503-842-3403 or Tillamook County Housing Coordinator Thomas Fiorelli at 503-842-3408 ext. 3419.

The ‘Travelability’ of the Oregon Coast

The 2022 People’s Coast Summit presents keynotes on accessibility, stewardship and connection

The Oregon Coast Visitors Association will host the sixth annual People’s Coast Summit in Yachats on Oct. 10-12.

This end-of-season industry gathering welcomes participants to decompress from the busy summer tourism season, share experiences and connect with colleagues old and new.

Programming this year has a focus on “travelability” or the accessibility in travel on the Coast. Keynote speaker Kelcie MillerAnderson will take the stage the evening of Oct. 4 to address topics of accessibility and disability advocacy in the tourism space. Miller-Anderson, of Calgary, Canada, has received many awards for her work as an environmentalist, innovator and scientist. She is one of Canada’s Top 20 Under 20, Next 36, and a Manning Youth Innovation award winner. Her website states, “As a young person diagnosed with several progressive illnesses at a young age, Kelcie has met challenge in more ways than one, but she’s fiercely committed to not letting her illnesses hold her back.”

Additional keynotes will be delivered by Zachary Stocks of the Oregon Black Pioneers, speaking about uncovering

seldom-told stories, and Dr. Sara Hamilton of University of California Davis, speaking about Oregon’s kelp forests and opportunities for ocean-based ecotourism.

“We are thrilled to have such knowledgeable speakers this year to facilitate big picture thinking about progressive initiatives in tourism,” said OCVA Deputy Director and Summit organizer Arica Sears.

More experts will deliver workshops over the course of the conference, offering nuts and bolts skills for attendees to take home and put immediately to use. This year’s workshop topics include improving beach mobility on the Oregon Coast, organizing familiarization tours and accessible itineraries, and developing ADA compliant websites.

Tourism professionals, small business owners and anyone interested in tourism on the Oregon Coast are invited to register for the Summit. The registration fee includes meals, workshops and entertainment, and attendees should expect ample social and networking time between sessions.

To register for the People’s Coast Summit, visit https://coast-summit-2022.heysummit. com/checkout/select-tickets/.

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A Half Century of Learning

By CHELSEA YARNELL for the Sun

Honor the past and inspire the future is the motto Neskowin Valley School is embracing as they celebrate their momentous 50th anniversary.

“We have so much great, rich history,” NVS Development Director Emily Bailey said. “The development of the school is so great from where it started to where it is now to seeing how we can sustain it for the next 50 years.”

According to their website, the Neskowin Valley School was founded in 1972 by George and Margot Thompson in a 1940s dairy barn. The school began as a preschool/ Kindergarten that later expanded to PreK8th grade, and maintains the tradition of coming together weekly for the singing of folk songs.

“One thing I really admire is that our students have the opportunity to explore different hobbies and subjects,” Bailey said. “If a student is really into reptiles…because of the small class sizes, teachers are able to hone in on that in different subject areas and keep them engaged in class.”

Students who attend NVS reside in both Tillamook and Lincoln counties. The school campus, set on five acres, is surrounded by creeks, meadows, and woods. It’s a setting that inspires NVS teachers to impart the lessons of nature, including diversity, regeneration, abundance, and balance. A school garden provides space for outdoor classes, and a covered play area allows outdoor recess time regardless of the weather.

“What’s timeless about Neskowin Valley is the incredible access to the outdoors,” NVS parent volunteer Hannah Reed said. “The learning that happens in the trees and the fields, that’s more important than ever. With screentime and coming out of distance learning, it’s important to have our kids be learning in an outdoor setting. These kids are generating a healthier sense of themselves in a natural, creative outlet.”

To kick off the weekend-long 50th year celebration, NVS will host a Donor Appreciation Reception on Sept. 30. Invitees were contacted via mail earlier this month.

“This is really to honor and show our appreciation for them over the 50 years,” Bailey said. “Not just financially, but their

time and upkeep of the school. With our families, community, and donors they make it possible.”

The weekend festivities continue with the

40th Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1, followed by the Alumni Brunch and Time Capsule Ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 2.

“Just as donors are a cornerstone of our success, so are our students,” Bailey said. “We’re hoping to get as many of our alumni back together as we can.”

If weather permits, a time capsule will be buried during the get together with items collected from current students, alumni, and community members.

“We think that burying a time capsule is a great way to share with students in 50 years what time was like now.”

To enjoy the last days of summer, and be close to the action, NVS will host a camp out for the weekend. Campers can reserve two nights of camping for $100 that includes a primitive campsite and one parking spot at the NVS playground. Tickets and reservation information can be found at neskowinvalleyschool.com/50th.

Additional events will be held throughout the weekend including a hike, paint & sip night, and sunrise yoga. Event costs are by suggested donation with all proceeds going directly back to the school.

“All events over the course of the weekend are open to the public,” Bailey said. “We’d love to have as many people here with us as possible.”

For a full schedule of events, visit neskowinvalleyschool.com/50th. Neskowin Valley School is located at 10005 Slab Creek Rd, Neskowin.

Neskowin Valley School celebrates first 50 years of experiential education with series of events, Sept. 30-Oct. 2

NESKOWIN VALLEY SCHOOL will celebrate 50 years of education with a weekend-long cele bration hosted at the school campus Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Above, a 1979 Neskowin Valley School class is led toward the school building that was once a 1940s dairy barn.

Photos courtesy of Neskowin Valley School

NESKOWIN VALLEY SCHOOL students play on the playground in 1979.

Ripe for the Harvest Valley School’s

By CHELSEA YARNELL for the Sun

Neskowin Valley School’s 40th annual Harvest Festival is a chance for the community to experience the magic of a school set in nature.

Hannah Reed, co-lead for the NVS Harvest Festival, hopes to welcome nearly 500 people to the school grounds for the fall-themed celebration, on Saturday, Oct. 1, noon-6 p.m.

“Our goal for Neskowin Valley School is to create this magical experience for all community members,” Reed said. “It has a

generous donors.”

The Harvest Festival will feature food, a beer garden, a marketplace with vendors, and “harvest-y” arts and craft activities throughout the day. Featured vendors for the event include: Kelp Mineral, Odonata Farm, Bare Moon Farm, Feather Shakers, and several NVS students selling costumes, dog treats, rocks, and other handcrafted items. Heidi Manning and Tara Golliher will also be offering massages.

At the grill and bakery café, visitors can order up pulled pork BBQ, fixings, cookies, brownies, scones, donuts, cupcakes, coffee, and teas from the fairy tea garden.

Live folk music will be performed throughout the day by Recca Maze, George Thompson, Richard Paris, Sam Longenecker, Donna Jose, Ben Engen, and David Ousele, as well as NVS students and staff.

“Gather’ Round is a special thing that the students and staff do,” Reed said. “It’s very musically inspired and is always a huge hit.”

A silent auction and raffle will also take place during the event.

“It’s a huge draw,” Bailey said. “There’s a lot of amazing things to bid on — family vacations, fun restaurant services, all things that the community is donating.”

sense of community. It’s almost like a family reunion. We have alumni that come from out of the state for the weekend. We have friends getting back together; it’s really just catching up and rekindling memories.”

“Historically this is the largest fundraiser of the year,” NVS Development Director Emily Bailey said. “Fifty percent of our annual tuition {coverage) is from this fundraiser, the other is from grants and

This year’s silent auction items include a weekend stay at a Winema cabin, a two-night stay in an airstream at Hart’s Camp (Pacific City), an Oregon Coast Fine Foods basket, a Lincoln City Outlet Mall basket, surf lessons, massage certificates, and more.

The school grounds will be filled with activities outside as well as undercover.

“The emphasis is welcoming (all) to come together,” Reed said. “You don’t necessarily have to be a student of Neskowin Valley to be a part of it. Share the experience of

these incredible grounds…be at the school and playground within the forest and feel the magic of the space. Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared for a celebration rain or shine.”

No admission is charged for the event.

The Harvest Festival is a part of a weekend-long event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of NVS. For a full schedule of weekend events, visit neskowinvalleyschool. com/50th. Neskowin Valley School is located at 10005 Slab Creek Rd, Neskowin.

NESKOWIN VALLEY SCHOOL’S 40th annual Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1 from noon-6 pm. Local vendors and live music will be featured all day during the 40th Annual Neskowin Valley School Harvest Festival.

THE COMMUNITY is invited to attend Neskowin Valley School’s 40th Annual Harvest Festival to kick off the season with a fall-themed celebration.

Photo courtesy of Neskowin Valley School

Photos by Tim Hirsch

Photo courtesy of Neskowin Valley School

Shedding Light on Their Campaigns

By CHELSEA YARNELL for the Sun

Comewith tough questions. That’s what Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce Treasurer Doug Olson hopes people bring to the organization’s upcoming candidate forum.

Four candidates running for State of Oregon offices on the mid-term November ballot will be present at the Chamber’s monthly meeting on Oct. 4.

The public is invited to attend the forum lunch at the Kiawanda Community Center from noon-1:30 p.m. to meet the candidates, ask questions, and pick up campaign material. The meeting will take place in the Faye Jensen Hall, and lunch will also be available for $10.

“We will draw names or numbers of who gets to go first and then they will have six to seven minutes to say who they are and what should be done, their ‘stump speech,’” Olson said. “Then we’ll take questions. People can ask questions of what’s on their mind. Questions can be directed to one person, but we’ll give each person an opportunity to answer.”

Campaigning for House of Representatives District 31 are Cyrus Javadi and Logan Laity. Vying for Senate District 16 are Suzanne Weber and Melissa Busch.

Javadi, Laity, and Weber are all Tillamook County residents.

“No matter what, Tillamook will have one of our own representing us,” Olson said.

Olson believes that a forum format allows the public to get a feel for the person that could potentially represent them in Salem.

“This is a small enough, informational group that you can shake their hand and make them worry a little bit,” Olson said. “When it’s over, they tend to hang around for a bit…and if you didn’t ask them a question in the forum, you can have a brief conversation.”

As an organizer of candidate forums throughout the years, Olson says Tillamook County residents frequently ask questions in regards to fish and wildlife, access to the beach, homelessness, vacation rentals, workforce housing, land use, and the dairy industry.

“The questions are typically all over the map, but they’re what’s real to people,” Olson said. “It’s an educational time for most people. We guarantee that you will know more about where you live and work. I’ve never done one that you don’t learn something.”

The forum expects to draw a few dozen people.

“At this point, most people have made their minds up, but some people have not,” Olson said. “It’s an opportunity to come if you’re on the fence. What I tell the candidates is that the people that come to these things are a center of influence: they talk to their families and churches and spread the word.”

The State of Oregon general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Voter registration ends on Oct. 18, and ballots will be mailed out beginning Oct. 19.

The Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce meets regularly on the first Tuesday of the month at the Kiawanda Community Center at noon.

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THE NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will host a mid-term election candidate forum on Oct. 4 at the Kiawanda Community Center. Cyrus Javadi, Logan Laity (above, l-r), Suzanne Weber, and Melissa Busch (below, l-r) will all be in attendance.

Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce to host mid-term election candidate forum on Oct. 4

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MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 23, 4-7 p.m. Underhill Plaza, 635 Manza nita Ave., Manzanita. Vendors, fresh produce, and more. Live music by Sean Koreski. For more information, visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com, email info@manzanitafarmersmarket.com or text 503-801-1442.

BEN COSGROVE: THE TROUBLE

WITH WILDERNESS

Sept. 23, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Music and conversation with com poser and pianist Ben Gosgrove. Tickets $20. For more information, visit lincolncity-culturalcenter. org or call 541-994-9994.

EDWARD ALBEE’S ‘SEASCAPE’

Sept. 23 & 24, 7 p.m. and Sept. 25, 2 p.m. North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. General admission tickets $20 at the door. For more information, visit ncrd.org/ performing-arts-center#performances.

PLANT & SIP

Sept. 24, 2-3:30 p.m. PC Pour Winery, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Make Beaded Live Plant Terrariums and Window Charms. $35 per person includes first glass of wine, plants and supplies. Limited space – RSVP to manage ment@pc-pour.com. For more information, call 503-483-1337.

NESKOWIN FARMER’S MARKET

Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. East side of Hwy. 101 across from Neskowin Beach Wayside. Vendors, food and more. Live music – Scroondock! Double up food bucks for SNAP/EBT customers. For more information, visit neskowinfarmersmarket.com.

SOUTH COUNTY EMERGENCY

PREPAREDNESS FAIR

Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hebo Fire Station, 30710 Hwy. 101 S. Demonstrations and presentations, kids corner, pet prepardness and more. Go-bags for sale.

TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner of Laurel Ave. and Second St., downtown Tillamook. Vendors, fresh produce, live music and kids’ activities. Last of the season. For more information, visit Tillamook Farmers Market’s FB page.

ANNUAL BOUNTY OF THE BAY Sept. 24, 4-9 p.m. Pacific Restaurant, 205 Main Ave., Tillamook. Open House and Fundraising Dinner. For more information and tickets, visit tbnep.ejoinme.org/BountyoftheBays.

HAPPY FALL YA’LL RUMMAGE SALE

Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tillamook United Meth odist Church, 3808 12th St.,Tillamook.

OPEN HOUSE & MICRO CHIP EVENT Sept. 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tillamook K9 Rescue, 6965 Officer’s Row, Tillamook. Get dog chipped for $25 and visit the shelter’s open house.

PACIFIC CITY FARMERS MARKET Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grounds of South Tilla mook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Vendors, fresh produce and more. Last of the season. For more information, visit the Pacific City Farmers Market FB page.

SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP

Sept. 26, 28 & 30, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https:// tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/walkinggroups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katys tar7@hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text).

PACIFIC CITY/WOODS PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

Sept. 27, 1-3 p.m. Hebo Fire Station, 30710 Hwy. 101 S. For more information, visit pcwoodscac. org.

BINGO

Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m. PC-Pour, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Drink wine and win prizes. Signup at pc-pour.com.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Sept. 28, 9 a.m. Call information: 971-254-3149, Conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only.) Live video available at tctvonline.com.

HIKING EXPLORIENCE

Sept. 29, 1 p.m. Cutler City Wetlands, Lincoln City. 26-acre open space in the Cutler City neigh borhood. For parking, turn west from Hwy. 101 on 63rd St. Free and open to the public – no registration required. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.

MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 30, 4-7 p.m. Underhill Plaza, 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Vendors, fresh produce, and more. Live music by Andrew Grade. For more information, visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com, email info@manzanitafarmersmarket.com or text 503-801-1442.

NESKOWIN VALLEY SCHOOL

50TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPING

Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Neskowin Valley School, 10005 Slab Creek Rd., Neskowin. $100 includes two nights and one parking spot. Primitive sites. For more information and to reserve a spot, visit neskowinvalleyschool.com/50th.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS

WASTE COLLECTION DAY

Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tillamook Transfer Station, 1315 Ekloff Rd., Tillamook. For more information, call 503-815-3975, email recycle@co.tillamook. or.us or visit co.tillamook.or.us/gov/solidwaste.a

40TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL

Oct. 1, noon-6 p.m. Neskowin Valley School, 10005 Slab Creek Rd., Neskowin. Live music, raffles, vendors, silent auction, family-friendly activities, beer garden, and more. For more information,visit neskowinvalleyschool.com/50th.

PACIFIC CITY STATE AIRPORT WORK PARTY

Oct. 1, morning. Pacific City State Airport, 6355 Pacific Ave., Pacific City. For more information, email friendsofpacificcityairport@gmail.com.

NESKOWIN FARMER’S MARKET

Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. East side of Hwy. 101 across from Neskowin Beach Wayside. Vendors, food and more. The Old Barn Preservation Society. Double up food bucks for SNAP/EBT customers. Last of the season. For more information, visit neskowinfarmersmarket.com.

3RD ANNUAL FIRE AID 5K & 10K 2022

Oct. 1, 9 a.m. Wapiti RV Park, 2118 S. Drift Creek Rd., Lincoln City. Fun run/walk to benefit Lincoln County Fire & Rescue. For more information and to register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/ LincolnCity/Fireaid5k10K2022.

FALL KITE FESTIVAL

Oct. 1 & 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. D River Wayside, Lin coln City. Family-friendly kite flying activites. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity.com/ Annual-Events.

NVS ALUMNI BRUNCH & TIME CAPSULE CEREMONY

Oct. 2, 10 a.m.-noon. Neskowin Valley School, 10005 Slab Creed Rd., Neskowin. Joint past, present, and future NVS alumni to celebrate NVS’s 50th anniversary and bury a time capsule to be opened on its 100th anniversary. For more information and to RSVP for the brunch, visit neskowinvalleyschool.com/50th.

CELTIC SERIES: LE VENT DU NORD

Oct. 2, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Highly rythmic and soulful music, rooted in the Celtic diaspora. Tickets $35. For more information, visit lincolncity-culturalcenter. org or call 541-994-9994.

SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP

Oct. 3, 5 & 7, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Com munity Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamook countywellness.org/move-well/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@ hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text).

HAM RADIO TECHNICAN CLASS

Oct. 3, 5 & 7, 6-8:30 p.m. and Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A Zoom class sponsored by Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay. For more information or to register, visit https://evcnb.org/ events-and-training.

PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING Oct. 4, noon. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Candidate forum.

SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY Oct. 4, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Oct. 5, 9 a.m. Call information: 971-254-3149, Con ference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only.) Live video available at tctvonline.com.

JEWELRY & SIP

Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m. PC Pour Winery, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Watch your own neck lace be created by Mermadez Designs. $45 per person. Limited space – sign-up at pc-pour.com. For more information, call 503-483-1337.

MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET

Oct. 7, 4-7 p.m. Underhill Plaza, 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Vendors, fresh produce, and more. Last of the season. For more information, visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com, email info@ manzanitafarmersmarket.com or text 503-8011442.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH RECEPTION

Oct. 7, 5-7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St. Featuring Eric Sappington and Amber Mohr. For more information, visit baycityartscenter..com.

BIRD WATCHING EXPLORIENCE

Oct. 7, 9 a.m. The Villages Open Space and Roads End State Park, Lincoln City. Easy bird watching stroll. Free event with no registration required. For more information, visit ExploreLin colnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.

LOOKING BACK IN TIME WITH GREG CERMAK

Oct. 8, 1 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd Ave. Local NASA ambassador Greg Cermak dis cusses the James Webb Telescope’s first images. For more information, call 541-842-4792.

FREE STAGE ACTING WORKSHOP

Oct. 8, 1-4 p.m. North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Learn about acting ba sics, how to audition, and techniques. For more information,visit ncrd.org.

HIKING EXPLORIENCE

Oct. 8, 10 a.m. Meet at Drift Creek Falls Trailhead, Lincoln City. Moderately difficult hike including a 75-foot waterfall and 240-foot suspension bridge. Free and open to the public – no registration required. For more information, visit ExploreLin colnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.

A Contest Long on Fun

Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic welcomes largest competitor field ever, raises most money in its history

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

After two days of competition, one thing was clear — the surf community was glad to be back together and happy with the blessing of sunny skies and active surf as the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic took to the waters off Pacific City, Sept. 17-18.

“It was great to be back,” said event lead organizer Lisa Macy-Baker. “I think that feeling was felt by everybody. We feel like the stars and moon and everything aligned

Mollencop said that it was the biggest Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic ever. Mollencop, owner of Moment Surf Co., which has managed the running of the event for many years, said that in past years the event has raised between $10,000 and $20,000. He said that while they’re still calculating the numbers, he’s very confident that, when all is said and done, the 2022 event will have earned more than $20,000.

Mollencop said the event, which serves as a fundraiser for the Pacific City Skate Park, raised more money than ever on the strength of hosting more competitors and more silent auction donations.

“We are very confident we should be reaching the numbers we need to (fund Phase 2 of the Skatepark),” he said.

“We feel very positive about the efforts of this year’s contest,” Macy-Baker added. “Our silent auction was bigger than ever.”

By all accounts, the competition featured more than great weather and super wave action. Stellar surfing was part of the package, too.

“We had a lot of people that were new to the contest that came in and were fantastic,” Mollencop said. “A lot of the local standouts and people that have being doing contests for awhile did really well.

I think everybody just had a blast watching and rooting everyone on. And the announcers (Tyler Cunningham and Mattie Starr, both of Lincoln City) were fantastic and really kept everyone engaged.”

for great weather and waves. Those factors, coupled with just a terrific vibe from the very beginning, made for a wonderful weekend.”

Both Macy-Baker and co-organizer Jeff

Division champions of final action on Sunday included Natasha Roth (Women’s 18-19), Kelly Aldinger (Women’s 30-39), Kate Fox (Women’s 40-49), Jeannine Mackie (Women’s 50-59), Deklyn Wood

(Men’s 18-29), David Schiaffino (Men’s 30-39), Zack Howard (Men’s 40-49), Rob Russo (Men’s 50-59), Paul Snodgrass (Men’s 60 and up), Sophia Carlucci (Girls’ 13-17), Cameron Tara Baker (Girls’ 12 and under), Bodie Von Allmen (Boys’ 13-17), and Sonny Beard (Boys’ 12 and under).

“I think with higher quality waves and higher quality conditions it brought higher

quality surfing,” Macy-Baker said. “It was such a positive, healthy vibe throughout.”

FRIDAY NIGHT PADDLE-OUT

Before competition, the event took time to pay tribute to three surfers who have died in the past three years — John Newman, Gary Gregg and Ben Cochcraft.

“It was fantastic that the community came out to show them a lot of love,” Mollencop said about the tribute. “Those guys were a huge part of the contest for many years.”

For more information about the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic, visit capekiwandalongboardclassic.com or momentsurfco.com.

COMPETITORS at the 2022 Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic were treated to ideal weather and wave conditions — allowing them to demonstrate their skills in their efforts to win bragging rights and a trophy.

THE CAPE KIWANDA LONGBOARD CLASSIC is ex pected to raise in excess of $20,000 for the Pacific City Skatepark, a figure that will eclipse the previous record.

Photo by Tim Hirsch

Photo by Tim Hirsch

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

The community will get their first glimpse of Nestucca High School’s new football field in action when a ribbon-cutting ceremony is held Friday, Sept. 23, starting at 7 p.m. — just ahead of the Bobcats’ opener vs. the Knappa Loggers.

Speaking at the on-field ceremony will be former Nestucca High School Athletic Director John Elder.

The new turf field represents a big improvement in many factors including safety, Chad Holloway, director of maintenance, transportation and alternative education, told the Sun

“It’s a safer surface for kids to play on,” he said. “It’s engineered to meet OSAA impact

standards that they want competition fields to meet for things like head impacts or joint impacts.”

He also pointed to how much easier a turf field is to maintain over a grass field like the one Nestucca previously had.

“Over the long run, it requires less maintenance to keep in shape, to keep it

playable,” Holloway said.

The field is also designed to serve double duty as it also features markings for soccer.

“We can pull the goal posts out when not in season,” he said. “Now, it’s easier to bring kids out and use it for PE. You don’t have standing water; you don’t have mud; you don’t have that concern about getting the turf back in shape.”

Circling the new football field is a new 8-lane track that replaces the old, 6-lane surface. That together with full track and field facilities will make the field suitable for events such as district meets in the future, Holloway said.

“Hopefully, we’ll be able to run some district meets in here,” he said. “It’s going to be one of the best — if not the best — tracks in the district.”

PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATER-SANITARY

NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY

Effective September 13, 2022, Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority (PCJWSA) is accepting applications for the unexpired term of Board Position #5. Applications are avail able at the PCJWSA office located at 34005 Cape Kiwanda Dr. Pacific City, Oregon 97135 or on line at www.pcjwsa.com. Applications will be accepted until November 3, 2022.

Applicants must be an elector of the Author ity, live within the boundaries of PCJWSA and be willing to attend scheduled meetings. For more information, please call 503-965-6636.

John Wesely, Authority Manager

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NESTUCCA HIGH SCHOOL will dedicate its new football field with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept. 23, starting at 7 p.m. — just before the Bobcats’ game vs. the Knappa Loggers.

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