Pacific City Sun, November 18, 2022

Feeding the Hungry

Grateful Grub continues to bring food to those in need

Commissioners to hold Nov. 30 hearing on proposed business license fee

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

Tillamook County Commissioners will hold the first of two scheduled public hearings on Nov. 30 for a proposal to enact an annual business license fee for the unincorporated areas of the county. The hearing has a 10:30 a.m. time certain (meaning the hearing won’t start before this, but could start afterwards). The public can also submit written testimony to publiccomments@co.tillamook.or.us.

The fee would apply to all businesses except nonprofits. The proposed cost is $75 for businesses with 1 to 10 employees, $150 for businesses with 11-30 employees,

and $300 for businesses with 31 or more employees. If approved by Tillamook County Commissioners, it is slated to go into effect on Jan. 1. Monies raised would support the Tillamook County Economic Development Council.

“(We’re going to have) a minimum of two public hearings,” Tillamook County Commissioner David Yamamoto, told the Sun . “We’re looking forward to interaction with business owners. It’s not to say that the current (draft of the) ordinance is going to be imposed. That’s why we’re having public hearings.”

Yamamoto also defended the idea saying it was a way for EDC to develop a list of businesses, a list that could be

used proactively in the EDC’s mission to help those same businesses through the programs it offers.

“Small businesses are in a tough position,” he said. “They don’t have the staff to know all the changes to rules and regulations for small businesses in this country. That’s what EDCs are all about, but without proper funding they really can’t do that job.”

The second of two public testimony opportunities in front of Tillamook County Commissioners will be on Dec. 14, also at 10:30 a.m.

To read the complete proposed ordinance, visit co.tillamook.or.us/ ordinances.

By CHELSEA YARNELL for the Sun

Writing checks to Tillamook County aren’t the only financial burdens facing Pacific City short-term rentals — they will also be tasked with absorbing a Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority rate hike. And some homeowners have been caught unaware.

“We got another communication from a customer about our short-term rental rates,” PCJWSA Authority Manager John Wesely reported at the Nov. 8 Board of Directors meeting. “(These complaints) still trickle in.”

A single-family dwelling monthly user fee for sewer with PCJWSA has a base monthly rate of $39.30. A short-term rental is $51 a month with an additional base rate of $39.30 for up to 399 cubic feet of water consumed, typically the metered commercial user fee.

“The underlying (thought] is that if they’re a short-term rental…they’re actually running a business, and the residential rates shouldn’t apply,” Wesely added.

County Commissioners temporarily suspended the issuance of new short-term rental permits from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023 per Order 22-033.

“The moratorium they put on the shortterm rentals seems to be the catalyst for this,” Wesely said. “A lot of people (were) moving in that direction to obtain these permits before the deadline. The problem is that most of them — if not all — are not aware that in addition to fees with the County, it increases their water rates with us.”

Wesely added that some homeowners have asserted that they are currently not renting out their home despite having a short-term rental permit issued on their property. Therefore, those customers believe they should not be paying the increased rate at this time.

“It has caused some concern,” Wesely said. “We have a couple situations where people aren’t planning to use (the permit), but were wanting to get it mainly for the purpose of selling. A lot of them believe that it will help with the sale of their house to have an active permit, and now they’re having to pay higher fees. We got some requests to delay our rate hike for them until after they sell.”

However, Wesely noted that it would be very difficult to verify if a short-term rental permit was being “used” or not.

“It’s not something that we can manage,” Wesely said. “From the Board’s perspective,… our rates have to be based on whether a permit is issued — not on whether it’s being used.”

For a list of fees, visit pcjwsa.com.

Neskowin Creek RV plans embankment repairs

By CHELSEA YARNELL for the Sun

Heavy rains and rising waters over the weekend of Nov. 5-6 caused problems for Neskowin Creek RV Resort.

The bridge that crosses Neskowin Creek and provides access to Highway 101 from the Resort became uncrossable after the surrounding riverbank was washed away.

“A big tree fell and got stuck in the middle of (Neskowin Creek), diverted the water, and caused the water to eat away at the riverbank,” Sound Pacific Resorts Manager Connor Mcleod said. “The embankment (fell away) around the bridge.”

Mcleod reported that there was no damage to the bridge.

After the embankment fell away, the Resort temporarily closed the bridge with caution tape and signs. Those who were already at the Resort were able to exit via another access road. Due to the bridge closure, reservations for the resort won’t be taken until it reopens.

Jon Thompson Construction and Excavation of Lincoln City was hired to remove debris from the creek, as well as to backfill, and rebuild the creek’s bank.

“The work is coming along fine. The work should be finished sometime this week,” Mcleod told the Sun on Nov. 16. “We’ll be back up soon.”

Neskowin Creek RV Resort is owned and operated by Sound Pacific Resorts and is located at 50500 Highway 101 S., Neskowin.

Solid Waste Budget Committee seeks new members

The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for two vacancies on the Tillamook County Solid Waste Budget Committee. The county says that a background in government finance, accounting or business is helpful, but the most important qualification is an interest in, or knowledge of the Tillamook County Solid Waste programs and services that are offered by the County or required by law to be performed by the County. Anyone who is a qualified voter of Tillamook County is eligible to serve on the Committee, except officers, agents, or employees of the County. Residents of North and South County are especially encouraged to apply to keep representation from each geographic area equal.

The Committee consists of six members, three of whom are the Tillamook County

Pacific City

Commissioners and three members chosen from the community. The lay members serve three-year terms. The successful applicant would need to attend one formal Budget Committee meeting each year to develop budget policy and priorities and approve the County’s Solid Waste annual budget.

Interested applicants may contact David McCall, Solid Waste Program Manager, Tillamook County Public Works Department at 503-815-3975 or dmccall@co.tillamook. or.us, for more information about the committee.

Membership application forms are available at 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 Friday, Nov. 30.

Photo by Terry Sullivan

OVER THE NOV. 5 WEEKEND, heavy rains and rising creek waters washed away part of the riverbank that surrounded a bridge and provided access to Neskowin Creek RV Resort from Highway 101.

Photo by Chelsea Yarnell

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Summer congestion at Cape Kiwanda is being addressed with a free weekend shuttle provided by Tillamook

Holly the Trolley: Big Impact on Relieving Pacific City Traffic Congestion

By Nan Devlin, Executive Director, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association

Summer, as everyone knows, brings lots of visitors. This is good for our small lodging, camping, retail, tour and food businesses, as they are locally owned and operated, and often dependent on visitor spending for their year-round success. But summer also brings traffic congestion. Local community groups, the county commissioners, Tillamook County Transportation District, and Tillamook Coast Visitors Association have worked together to help ease congestion, particularly in June, July and August when traffic is heavy. Congestions impacts Cape Kiwanda Drive most of all, but also Brooten and Sand Lake roads.

In 2020, Tillamook County Transportation District added a free weekend shuttle to its regular The Wave bus schedule. The shuttle operated from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week. It gained a few riders that first year.

In 2021, ridership grew substantially. In the 47 days of operation that summer, it shuttled 1,707 passenger trips, in addition to the passengers who used The Wave buses. But we all knew we could do even better. It was Sally Rissel who suggested that a trolley would be more visible.

doubled throughout the summer of 2022. Passenger trips over 48 days were 3,310, and that included local resident use. Because the shuttle operates every 30 minutes, and the route includes a stop at Chester’s Market, the trolley made it easy to leave the car at home and go grocery shopping.

County and state park employees reported that many people used the trolley to travel to and from Pacific City from Whalen Island campground and Sitka Sedge State Park. It was also an easy way for people staying in Pacific City to explore Bob Straub State Park and the beaches at Tierra del Mar.

Holly will be back next summer, and is keeping busy with special events throughout the county. And other towns in the county are looking at getting a trolley to ease summer traffic congestion.

Alternative Transportation Campaign

People visiting the new pacificcity.com site are also interested in alternative transportation options. Nearly 40% if the website users went to the resources/ transportation page.

Working with the North Coast Tourism Management Network, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association recently developed rack cards in both English and Spanish encouraging people to take the bus to the coast. This works well in communities where there are other options for getting around and having a full experience, such as walking, bicycles, scooters, and shuttles. The brochures developed so far are for Pacific City and Manzanita, both of which have limited parking. A brochure will soon be developed for Rockaway Beach, which is one of the towns hoping to secure a trolley for summer 2023.

It’s Time

Lions Club carries on Christmas basket tradition

By TERRY SULLIVAN for the Sun

What begin in 1970 as a collection of food for those in need in South Tillamook County has continued and expanded over the years. And now, under the watch of the Nestucca Valley Lions Club, the annual Christmas Basket Program is seeking another round of help from the area it serves.

“If past years’ donations are an indicator, then we anticipate providing up to 120 Christmas Baskets for needy families this season,” said Teresa Smith, program coordinator.

To make that a reality, the program relies on contributions from the community.

The club’s collections are now underway for the 10th year under the Lions Club’s management. The Lions Club Christmas Basket program features an annual giving tree, which allows donors to provide gifts to families who have listed specific needs for their family.

“Giving trees with tags listing desired items are in five locations around South County,” Smith added. “Donors are asked to remove a tag from the tree and purchase the listed gift. Gifts can then be returned to the gift tree location.”

Volunteers will gather Dec. 12-16 at the Hebo fire station to enjoy Santa’s daily workshop parties where they will wrap and prepare these gifts for families to pick up on Dec. 17, also at the station.

“We couldn’t provide these gifts without the generosity of donors, sponsors and the many volunteers who gather, wrap and hand the gifts to these families,” Smith added. “The week of Dec.12 is a wonderful time to come and share Christmas spirit with other community members while enjoying Christmas music, snacks and holiday cheer.”

Lions Club Christmas trees can be found at the Center Market in Cloverdale, the Kiawanda Community Center, Oregon Coast Bank (Pacific City branch), Chester’s Market and the Church of the Nazarene in Hemlock. In addition to the trees, coin boxes have been placed in 22 locations around South County. According to Smith,

the money provided through the coin boxes goes towards purchasing requested gifts. And, for those wanting to donate canned and non perishable foods, donations can be dropped off Dec. 12-15, also at the Hebo station.

Co-program chairs Teresa Smith and Dorothy Gann have led this Lions Club program since 2015. The Neskowin Women’s Club also provides volunteer support to the program.

“Our tradition is neighbors helping neighbors,” said Smith. “South County has unique needs due to the rural nature of this area and the limited resources within the county. But, our historically generous farming community, whose culture embraces helping each other, has been instrumental in sustaining needed services such as the Lions Club’s Christmas Basket program.”

Food Roots to bring back live Pie Night on Nov. 19

Tillamook area nonprofit Food Roots is hosting its annual Pie Night Fundraiser. After two years of hosting the event virtually, Food Roots says it is excited to gather for a night of pie and community on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Pacific Restaurant, 205 Main Ave., Tillamook.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with live music from The Oak Bottom Boys, beer and wine social hour, dinner and dessert, and live auction.

Grateful Bread Bakery will represent Pacific City as they join numerous other

bakers along the coast in an effort featuring nearly 100 pies. Pies range from savory to sweet, comfort classics to inventive and unique.

All pies ordered through the fundraiser are 100% tax deductible, and all sales support Food Roots programs that create a local food system for the region.

To purchase tickets ($25 per adult and $10 for kids), visit foodrootsnw.org/pie. The public can also check out foodrootsnw. org/support to find out how to support local students and producers.

Here comes Holly

The transportation district invested in a bright red trolley that a south Oregon coast community was selling. Dubbed Holly the Trolley, it made a huge difference in ridership – it nearly

The brochures will be distributed by the end of January, 2023. Read about transportation options at https:// pacificcity.com/resource/transportation. Questions? Contact Brook Wyntergreen at brook@tillamooksoco.com.

NESTUCCA VALLEY LIONS CLUB is collec ting donations at its “giving trees” (above). Pictured, l-r, are Lions Club Co-Program Chair Dorothy Gann, Center Market Manager Sandeeb Singe, and Lion Karri Oeder.

Photo by Terry Sullivan

County Transportation District.

Holly the Trolley is credited with helping to nearly double ridership of Tillamook County Transportation District’s free summer shuttle service in Pacific City.

Photo by Greg Kozawa

Grateful Grub feeds the hungry in South County

By TERRY SULLIVAN for the Sun

The saying that “it takes a village” couldn’t be more apt as it pertains to feeding the hungry in Tillamook County. Towards that end, The Grateful Grub is doing their part to provide meals to individuals and families needing meals in the southern part of Tillamook County.

While some may not know about The Grateful Grub, most area residents are familiar with the Grateful Bread — an iconic breakfast and lunch eatery that has served Pacific City for more than two decades. Robyn and Jay Barcroft have owned the Grateful Bread for 18 years. And, for the past three years, Robyn and her very friendly team have been a consistent and important food resource for many. In fact, Robyn saw her impact as being so important that she formed a nonprofit business called The Grateful Grub that now serves 12 to 25 free meals per day, four days per week through their drive-up window. Meanwhile Jay delivers meals to at least eight local families every Tuesday and Thursday.

“I felt so blessed by the tremendous support our restaurant has received over the years that I needed to find a way to give back to this community,” Robyn said. “Initially the basic need was there. However, the pandemic and the recent fires created a much greater demand for our meal service beyond just the drive through customers,”

With the weather changing, seasonal employment declining, and the holidays approaching, the need for donations is increasing.

“We are gearing up to include Thanksgiving meals through our drive-up window on Thanksgiving Day. And, with the awesome support of so many local people, we are able to sustain feeding who has become our regular crowd,” Robyn said.

The Grateful Grub also provides food for pets, another need that has emerged. And because the Grateful Grub is a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization, cash donations are tax deductible. According to Robyn, locals and sponsors routinely gift $50 to $100 or more, which goes a long way towards feeding the many hungry clients the Grateful Grub sees every week. Their pick-up window is open Thursdays through Sundays beginning at 2:30 p.m. as they continue to do their part to help feed those in need. Scan

PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATER-SANITARY AUTHORITY

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 the position is filled.

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

Pacific City

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GRATEFUL BREAD owner Robyn Barcroft (at left) and staff member Linda Smith prepare Grateful Grub meals to be delivered to families in South Tillamook County.

Photo by Terry Sullivan

By CHELSEA YARNELL for the Sun

permit moratorium (through July 1, 2023) the Tillamook County Short-Term Rental Advisory Committee continues

The Committee has been appointed by the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners to help revise Ordinance 84 that regulates short-term rentals in Tillamook County.

At their Nov. 8 meeting, legal counsel was brought in to go over questions in regard to caps, permit transfers, density, and land zoning for short-term rentals. No official action was taken by the Committee.

Part-time Pacific City resident Colleen Lewis voiced her concern at the meeting over the Committee pursuing further policies.

“It seems as if there are a lot of regulations being considered, and it kind of takes away as a property owner what you can and can’t do,” Lewis said. “As a county, we’re pretty regulated. We all pay property taxes. I’m a little unclear as what you’re trying to accomplish here.”

Tillamook County Community Development Director Sarah Absher noted that those seeking additional recourses and literature on the Committee’s work are welcome to reach out.

“Our purpose is community livability,” Absher responded. “There’s obviously a lot of people in this room that this program matters to. We know there are impacts in certain areas. We want to be fair, transparent, and open about this process and what the best changes are.”

Nicole Twigg of Kiwanda Coastal Properties and South County Vacation Rental Management representative on the STR Advisory Committee wants more people from Pacific City to engage in the conversation.

“The total number of short-term rentals is way more in Pacific City than in any other community,” Twigg told the Sun

A presentation by Tillamook County Department of Community Development reported that as of Oct. 3, there were 328 short-term rentals in the Pacific City/Woods area. While there are filled positions for representatives from South County as well as Neskowin, the designated Pacific City/Woods seat on the Committee sits vacant.

“I want to draw people’s attention to the fact that there are very little complaints about (short-term rentals) in Pacific City,” Twigg said. “In Pacific City, (short-term rentals) are more of our town culture. Kiwanda Coastal Properties have been doing business and renting out houses since the early 90s.”

Twigg speculates that the culture and familiarity of short-term rentals may be why residents have a lack of complaints and participation.

“A lot of times it gets painted as this picture of these giant conglomerations taking over, but it’s mostly just families who need to make money off of their homes,” Twigg said. “These are mostly a lot of mom-and-pop owners who work hard, and it’s a labor of love.”

Twigg believes that short-term rentals are a positive aspect in the community and help to constantly stimulate the Pacific City economy.

“The flow of visitors, not just in the summer, is what’s keeping small businesses going,” Twigg said.

Public comments in regards to short-term rentals can be shared at STR Advisory Meetings or via email at: sabsher@co.tillamook.or.us or ltone@co.tillamook.or.us.

Praise for Their Efforts Chamber of Commerce to

volunteers, businesses at annual awards banquet

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

The top volunteers, businesses and citizens of Pacific City and South Tillamook County will get a welldeserved round of applause on Tuesday, Dec. 6 when the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual awards banquet and auction.

Held at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City, the three-hour event will get underway at 6 p.m.

This year’s event will feature the Chamber handing out its three annual awards — the Volunteer of the Year, Business of the Year, and Citizen of the Year. In addition, this year the Chamber will also hand out a Local Service Award.

“The Chamber Awards Banquet is really Pacific City’s annual gala,” said Chamber President Glenn Gilas. “It’s nice to get together as a community to celebrate those individuals and businesses that have been a boon to Pacific City and the Nestucca Valley. This is the time of the year to get together and celebrate each other’s successes and accomplishments.”

Also on the agenda will be a buffet dinner catered by Grateful Bread Bakery and Restaurant that will feature diner’s choice of roast pork loin with marionberry apple chutney or vegetarian lasagna. The meal will be rounded out with roasted vegetables, potatoes, mixed green salad and rolls. There will also be a no-host beer and wine bar as well as passed appetizers before dinner and a dessert afterwards.

Providing the event’s entertainment will be featured speaker Bill Oram, sports

columnist for the Oregonian Oram is a graduate of Nestucca High School who later graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Montana. Prior to recently taking over for longtime Oregonian columnist John Canzano, he covered the Los

There will also be a check presentation for the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association with the PCDA’s share of the proceeds from the 2022 Pacific City Dory Days. Each year, the Chamber and PCDA split the revenue raised at the annual event.

“I think that the event’s important because it brings our community together in a celebratory fashion,” said Jeremy Strober, Chamber board member at large. “It allows us to spend time together, recognizing achievements we’ve made in the community and provide special recognition to a few of those that have stood out in the past year. It’s a fun time.”

Angeles Lakers for nine seasons. The event will also seek to raise funds for the Chamber via a live oral auction. Though scaled back this year, organizers say that items will include Portland TrailBlazer tickets as well as items from Pelican Brewing and Meridian Restaurant and Bar. Other auction items are expected, but not confirmed as of press time.

Tickets are $55 for one, $100 for two and available by emailing the Chamber at pcnvchamber@gmail. com or calling 503-965-3633. Businesses and organizations can also reserve a table of eight. A variety of table sponsorship levels are available ranging from $500 to $1,000. For more information about the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, visit pacificcity.com/chamber/.

THE PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, which is led by President Glenn Gilas (at left) will host its annual awards ban quet on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The featured speaker will be sports columnist Bill Oram (at right).

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This is the time of the year to get together and celebrate each other’s successes and accomplishments.

–Glenn Gilas, Chamber President

Photo by Tim Hirsch

Photo courtesy of Bill Oram

OSU, partners to receive $4.2 million to study stressors facing Dungeness crab

By MICHELLE KLAMPE Oregon State University

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded Oregon State University and its research partners $4.2 million to investigate how multiple climate change-related stressors are impacting marine ecosystems off the coast of Oregon, Washington and Northern California.

The researchers will focus on two key species: Dungeness crab, which plays a significant economic and cultural role in Indigenous and other coastal communities and is considered the most valuable singlespecies fishery in Oregon; and krill, which are tiny crustaceans that play a critical role in the ocean’s food web and serve as a bellwether for ocean health.

Both species are reportedly facing threats from multiple stressors, including ocean acidification; low oxygen conditions, also known as hypoxia; marine heatwaves; increasing ocean temperatures; and harmful algal blooms.

The goal of the new project is to better understand the direct and indirect impacts of those stressors and help commercial fisheries and state and Tribal resource managers prepare for the changes ahead, said Francis Chan, the principal investigator. Chan is a marine ecologist and director of the Cooperative Institute for Marine Ecosystem and Resources Studies at OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.

“We know that the climate is changing, and it is impacting our marine resources,” Chan said. “This work is all about how we can best position the Dungeness crab fishery to be more resilient to these changes. At the conclusion of this work, we hope to have answers to help fishermen and managers get to a climate-ready fishery.”

The work will focus on the northern California Current, the span of waters along the West Coast from Washington to Northern California, including NOAA’s Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and longstanding Tribal fishing areas.

Researchers will use existing and new ocean data, ocean and climate models, laboratory experiments and fisheries management evaluation techniques to learn more about the relationships between the different stressors and the potential cascading impacts that may result.

“We are connecting the dots on key pieces

of innovative ocean research, including observations from undersea autonomous vehicles, AI-driven analytics of ocean food webs and state-of-the-art climate models,” said Jack Barth, executive director of OSU’s Marine Studies Initiative and an oceanographer in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.

A key component of the project is the integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge, which is the accumulation of Indigenous science, including information, practices and beliefs about relationships and environmental functions, including all elements, species and processes within ecosystems.

Siletz Tribal member and TEK specialist Samantha Chisholm Hatfield, an assistant research professor in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences, will lead that aspect of the project.

The work will include interviews with Tribal members to better understand changes to shellfish populations and ocean patterns that Tribal members have orally documented over multiple generations.

“We want to provide context around what changing ocean conditions might mean for the future, not just for the commercial industry, but also the cultural impacts for Tribal communities on the West Coast,” she said.

Tribal fishers also will contribute to the collection of scientific data on ocean conditions in their areas. The research team also will work closely with Tribal and commercial fishery leaders through establishment of a management advisory board.

“The involvement of an advisory board is essential,” Chan said. “We want to make sure that our science will provide answers to questions that people working the fishery are looking for and can use.

“With all of the information we gather, we hope to give people a clear view of what the future will look like for the fishery in this region. We will also look at how current resource management tools, such as size limits and seasonal closures, as well as other options that fishers and managers identify, might be used in the future to safeguard the fishery.”

The project is funded by NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, the NOAA Climate Program Office, NOAA’s Ocean Acidification Program, and the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System Office, in partnership with the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.

DUNGENESS CRAB are an important fishery in Oregon.

Photo courtesy of Pat Kight/Oregon Sea Grant

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Nov. 18, noon-7 p.m. and Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 E. 3rd St., Tillamook. Free admission and parking. For more information, call 503-842-2272 or email tillamook fairoffice@gmail.com.

STORIES OF NETARTS PAST: 1850-1940 Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-noon. John Anderson will share tales of Oceanside, Netarts, and Cape Meares his tories including early settlement, economic activi ties and interesting stories. Virtual Zoom presenta tion. To register, visit netartsbaywebs.org/events.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Nov. 19, 2-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Shop holiday gifts from local artisans and businesses. Free admission. For more information, call 503-483-1337.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE Nov. 19, 6 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2335 NE 22nd St., Lincoln City. Bring canned food.

45TH ANNUAL RESTORATION POW-WOW Nov. 19, 6 p.m. Chinook Winds Casino, 1501 NW 40th Pl., Lincoln City. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon invites the public. All drums and dancers welcome. For more informa tion, call 541-994-3655.

AUTUMN BAZAAR

Nov. 19, 2-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Ki wanda Dr., Pacific City. Sip wine or beer and shop local businesses.

FOOD ROOTS ANNUAL PIE NIGHT

FUNDRAISER

Nov. 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Pacific Restaurant, 205 Main Ave., Tillamook. Live pie auction and tasting event. Savory pie dinner feast and live music. Tickets $25 for adults, $10 for kids 10 and under. For more information, visit foodrootsnw.org/pie.

WOMEN’S CLUB BASKET & BAKE SALE Nov. 19, 10 a.m. Pine Grove Communiity House, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Themed-gift baskets and home-baked goodies for sale by members of North Tillamook County Women’s Association.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-noon. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. $9 for members; $10 non-members. For more information, visit baycityartscenter.com.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP Nov. 21, 23 & 25, 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).

NESTUCCA VALLEY LIONS CLUB MEETING Nov. 22, 6 p.m. The Lion’s Den, 34510 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Nov. 23, 9 a.m. Call information: 971-254-3149, Conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only.) Live video available at tctvonline.com.

FREE FISHING DAYS Nov. 25 & 26. No license or tag needed to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon. Volunteers available to teach how to rig a line, cast, and more. Area closures, bag limits and all other limits still apply. For more information, visit myodfw.com.

LINCOLN CITY WINTER ART FESTIVAL Nov. 25, noon-7 p.m. and Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. 30 regional vendors, live music, ornament workshop and more. Christmas tree lighting and Santa on Friday. For more information, visit lincolncity-cul turalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

MAKERS MARKET Nov. 26, noon-4 p.m. Twist Wine Co., 34930 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Shop products from local businesses. For more information, call 503-4831240.

KATE & THE CROCODILES Nov. 26, 7 p.m. NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Indie rock originals and covers mixed with early jazz, classic art song and reinventions of classic rock. Advance tickets $26 (tickettomato.com) or $28 at the door. For more information, visit ncrd.org or call 971-308-0309.

SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP Nov. 28 & 30 and Dec. 2, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawa nda 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).

SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY Nov. 29, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Nov. 30, 9 a.m. Call information: 971-254-3149, Conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only.) Live video available at tctvonline.com.

QPR GATEKEEPER TRAINING Nov. 30, 10-11:30 p.m. Evidence based suicide pre vention training via the Zoom platform. Limited space available – to register, email Janeanek@tfcc. org.

NESKOWIN VALLEY SCHOOL SEMICENTENNIAL SOCIAL Dec. 1, 4-6 p.m. Lake Theater & Cafe, 106 N. State St., Lake Oswego. Celebrate NVS’s history, legacy, and community members from 50 years. RSVP by calling 503-392-3124 or email emily@ neskowinvalleyschool,com.

CANDLE MAKING Dec. 2, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Learn to make soy candle with essential oils. $35 fee includes supplies, instructions, and first glass of wine. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Dec. 2, 4-7 p.m. and Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tilla mook United Methodist Church, 3808 12th St. Gift ideas, handcrafts, gift baskets, homebaked goods and Pick-a-Dozen-Cookies. For more information, call 503-842-2224.

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH’S 63RD

ANNUAL OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 34560 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Gift baskets, locally handcrafted items, and quilt raffle. Cinnamon rolls, Polish dogs and sauerkraut, and home baked goods. Proceeds benefit South Tillamook County non-profits. For more information, call 503-3923685.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Cen ter, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Vendors from up and down the coast offering handmade crafts and products. Gift baskets raffle. Hot lunch available for purchase. Captain Santa arriving on a dory for photo ops with children. For more infor mation, call 503-965-7900.

TILLAMOOK TREE LIGHTING Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m. Tillamook City Hall, 210 Laurel Ave. Local vendors, coloring contest, performances by locals and Tillamook High School choir, food, photos with Santa and tree lighting ceremony. For more information, email arushing@tillamook.or.us or call 503-842-2472.

BINGO

Dec. 3, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Drink wine and win prizes. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

9TH ANNUAL TILLAMOOK HOLIDAY LIGHT PARADE Dec. 3, 7-7:30 p.m. Downtown Tillamook, end ing at Tillamook City Hall. For more information, including entry guidelines, visit tillamookholiday lightparade.com.

CELTIC SERIES: THE GOTHARD SISTERS Dec. 4, 2 & 8 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Contemporary Celtic folk music. Tickets $30. For more information, visit lincolncityculturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

KELP FACIALS Dec. 4, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Sample kelp mineral products and do your own facial. $30 fee includes samples, instructions, and first glass of wine. Signup at PC-Pour.com.

PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET Dec. 6, 6 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Buffet din ner catered by Grateful Bread; cash bar. Special guest speaker Bill Orman. Tickets $55 or $100 per couple. Sponsorship tables available. For more information or tickets, call 503-965-3633 or email pcnvchamber@gmail.com.

From homemade treasures to tempting treats, there’s something for everyone at one of South Tillamook County’s most timehonored holiday traditions — the annual South Tillamook County holiday bazaar tour, which is set for Saturday, Dec. 3.

Traditionally held on the first Saturday of December, the tour has in the past featured three stops, but the Hollydaze Bazaar, which took place at Nestucca Valley Elementary School prior to COVID, has not yet made a return due to the pandemic. But that doesn’t mean there’s not plenty of fun and shopping at the two spots that are ready to spread some Christmas magic — Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 34560 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale.

Each stop on the tour offers a wide variety of home-grown gifts and Christmas décor as vendors seek to share their talents with those looking to check a few names off their holiday shopping list.

OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Celebrating its 63th anniversary is St. Joseph’s Catholic Church’s Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar. Open 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the oldest of the bazaars will feature a wideselection of homemade gifts, Christmas ornaments, baked goods and raffles.

“I like the atmosphere,” said Sandra Dust, who is organizing this year’s event. “It kicks of the Christmas season. I like supporting local businesses and charities.” Amongst the homemade gifts will be jams and jellies, different relishes, fruit cakes and different candies. The raffle promises a chance for shoppers to score a quilt crafted by Linda Hurliman. Tickets are $10 each. There is also a raffle for two $100 gift certificates, one for Fred Meyer, the other for Safeway. Tickets for the grocery store gift certificates are 12 tickets for $10. The bazaar also promises

eats that will include homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast and polish dogs with sauerkraut for lunch. Nearly all of the proceeds from the bazaar are annually donated to area nonprofits.

KIAWANDA COMMUNITY CENTER CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

In Pacific City, the place to get into the Christmas spirit on Dec. 3 is the Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., where artisans and crafters will comprise more than two dozen vendors from up and down the Oregon Coast from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Visitors to the Bazaar can purchase locally made items including paintings, ceramics, greeting cards, holiday decorations, jewelry, bird houses, gourmet food, wooden items, accessories, beauty products and children’s toys and clothes. In addition, the Cloverdale Nestucca Valley Lions Club will be raffling off gift baskets, with proceeds supporting philanthropic efforts in South Tillamook County.

Board members from the KCC will be selling hand-crafted wreaths to raise funds for the center. Plus, hungry shoppers can purchase a hot lunch made by volunteers. All proceeds from KCC’s participation will go to fund the center’s new AV system.

And in recognition that Pacific City is the home of the Dory Fleet, the bazaar will also welcome “Captain Santa,” who will arrive at approximately 1 p.m. in a holidaythemed dory. He will be available to hear holiday wishes and pose for photos with children.

HOLIDAY FUN awaits when the Kiawanda Community Center and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church host Christmas bazaars on Dec. 3. Above, “Captain Santa,” who is expected again this year, greets a youngster at last year’s KCC event. Below, at left, homemade gifts aplenty were found at last year’s Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar at St. Joe’s. At right, there were also many hand-made items at KCC’s bazaar with more of the same expected this year.

Kiawanda Community Center, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church to host holiday bazaars

Photos by Tim Hirsch

‘Fifteen Seasons’ recounts a life growing up dory boat fishing

By CHELSEA YARNELL

At just 13 years old, Terry Evers was first introduced to casting a line on a dory boat. His father, Bruce, was a school textbook salesman and with some of his downtime in the summer, decided to give commercial salmon fishing a try.

“I was oblivious to the whole thing,” Evers recalled. “We had no clue what to do commercially. (My dad) knew how to fish, but this was different.”

Evers’ new book: “Fifteen Seasons: A Memoir” is based on Evers’ memories growing up in the dory boat culture. Through trial and error, luck, and sheer determination, the father-son duo spent 15 fishing seasons together on the Pacific Ocean waters — including the fishing grounds just off Pacific City.

“I wrote in a journal every day,” Evers said. “I started writing a log entry, and I did that for years. It became a fun thing to look forward to when we were done fishing to go back and write the log.”

He recalls that as a boy, he had dreams of playing for the Portland Trailblazers, but would soon dream of being a “highline salmon fisherman at the helm of a dory boat” as he details in his book.

“Many fishermen come from a family that has been immersed in a long rich history in the industry. The craft is handed down from generation to generation, and it is an expected way of life. This definitely was not the case with us. Our legacy had its own crazy path.”

Following a couple trips to the coast, Evers remembers his father’s growing interest in dory boats and the eventual quest to obtain one themselves.

After spending a day on the Nestucca River without catching Steelhead, the two

headed over to the Hebo Inn for a bowl of warm chili and hot Dr. Pepper before traveling to Cape Kiwanda.

“[Dad] mentioned that he wanted to take a look at some dories that might be for sale. The town was nearly dormant on that winter day. Through the constant fresh spittle from the Pacific…we noticed a few boats trailered around town. They were tucked away in all sorts of nooks and crannies such as yards and parking lots…I was taken aback by the interest my father had in these wooden rustic-looking open boats, some of which were smartly painted with dashing trim, big, open jaws with teeth painted on the bow sections and had some cool names. Others showed their wear and tear with weathered wood, peeling paint,

and faded colors as a testimony for their many tours of duty through the Kiwanda surf.”

The two eventually purchased a dory boat and spent over a decade commercial fishing out of Newport.

“We were doing very good the first day out,” Evers said. “We had a fish off the back of the boat, but I didn’t realize that when you make a tight turn, you tangle all the gear. It was a very long day untangling gear. That was our baptism into the whole thing.”

During one of their last seasons fishing together, he recalls a beautiful day on the water.

“We caught 22 Chinooks off the coast of Florence,” he said. “I’m glad we had that day…there wasn’t any big event, just a good day fishing with my dad.”

After his father passed away in 2016, Evers became more serious about writing down his memories.

“It’s really a tribute to him,” Evers said. “(My dad) really rook a leap of faith, and he really changed the course of my life with it. I (went on to) join the Coast Guard, and I have a love for fishing and the coast.”

“Fifteen Seasons” has been published through Dancing Moon Press (Bend, Ore.) and is currently available for purchase through Amazon.com.

Each book chapter is dedicated to a summer fishing season with reference to songs that are associated with Evers’ memories.

“There’s a heavy emphasis of fusing music with the memories,” he said. “I have a setlist with every chapter; it’s music that resonated with me.”

Evers currently resides in the Willamette Valley and has spent the past 33 years in various roles in elementary education.

For updates on “Fifteen Season,” visit the “Terry Evers, Author” page on Facebook.

AUTHOR Terry Evers recently released a book, “Fifteen Seasons: A Memoir,” detailing his teenage and adult years dory fishing with his father off of the Oregon Coast.

Photo courtesy of Terry Evers