Pacific City Sun, January 13, 2023

Superlative on the Strings

experience fits well with Nestucca’s own educational efforts. “We strive to teach our kids basic techniques and skills they need to be successful and confident to achieve their musical goals,” Stirling told the Sun.

SEVEN STUDENTS from the 7th and 8th Grade Band at Nestucca Valley K-8 School were nominated and selected to participate in the 2023 OMEA District 3 Middle School Honor Band, Jan. 6-7 in Forest Grove. The Honor Band is comprised of many of the most outstanding band members from schools across Northwest Oregon, from Astoria to Forest Grove. Due to Covid, the last time middle school students participated in honor band was 2019. The students rehearsed four pieces of music all day Friday and most of Saturday with guest conductor Jenna Gagne, who teaches at Gordon Russell Middle School in Gresham. The rehearsals culminated in a concert for family and friends Saturday, Jan. 7 at 3 p.m. Pictured (l-r) are: Nestucca Band members Donovan Romero, Nohelia Ucaranza, McKenna McDonald, Piper Armstrong, MacKenzie Thiemans, Dahlia Trute, and Owen Love. “Participating in honor band gives students an opportunity to play more challenging music than we normally play,” said Bobbie Stirling, director of 7th and 8th Grade Band. “Students also have a chance to work with an amazing conductor and gain great rehearsal skills they bring back and share with the entire group.” She said the

Photo courtesy of Tania Quintanilla

Photo courtesy of Bobbie Stirling

TCVA’s Volunteer Adventures program provides regional businesses with ways to give back

By Nan Devlin, Executive Director, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association

“Voluntourism” has been around for decades, especially with programs focused on helping thirdworld countries. Well-known nonprofits, such as Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross, Mercy Corps, World Central Kitchen, Humane Society and hundreds of others, have long had success because of an army of dedicated volunteers. In the early 2000s, there was an Oregon company called Volunteer Vacations that arranged trips dedicated to service on a wide variety of projects. But voluntourism can also focus on needs and projects closer to home.

Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) is excited to announce a new volunteer program, Tillamook Coast Volunteer Adventures, set to debut in spring 2023. The program is designed to gather groups from outside and within Tillamook County to lend a hand to our many stewardship organizations on a variety of projects.

The events will feature a day of service projects and educational activities. The program offers participants the opportunity to give back to our popular destination, while also learning the vital role stewardship plays in preserving our trails, beaches, parks, and waterways. Volunteers will also be treated to a delicious, locally sourced meal and a swag bag of local goodies.

“When Covid hit in early 2020, and programs and businesses shut down, our local nonprofits lost the vast majority of their volunteers, and it’s been difficult to get people back,” said Nan Devlin, TCVA executive director. “We worked with them to see how we could help regain the support they need to continue important efforts.”

Regional businesses who have expressed early interest in sending volunteers include Intel, REI, Umpqua Bank, Columbia Sportswear, Linfield University and Portland State University. Locally, Tillamook County Creamery Association, Nestucca Ridge Family of Companies, and Tillamook Public Utilities District have committed to projects. There are plans in the works to offer the program as a team building exercise for interested corporate leadership teams.

“The Volunteer Adventures program fits in perfectly with the stewardship and education efforts we’ve offered our guests,” said Jennifer Nelson, chief operating officer for Nestucca Ridge. “We’re looking forward to partnering with Tillamook Coast Visitors Association on this important effort.”

Stewardship projects and education partners include Lower Nehalem Community Trust, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, Trailkeepers of Oregon, WEBS Friends of Netarts Bay, Tillamook Habitat for Humanity, Heart of Cartm, Wilsonview Dairy, and more.

“We found that many companies want to take part in ‘giving back’ programs, and are looking for partners to help them in that effort,” said Dan Haag, director of outdoor recreation for TCVA. “The response has been terrific and I’m confident we’ll gain even more interest this year.”

The program is slated to kick off in May with a group of students from Linfield University’s outdoor recreation program, who will be working on projects with Lower Nehalem Community Trust. Linfield will also send a group of students in August as part of their new student orientation.

If you know of a group or business that is interested in participating or would like more information, email Dan Haag at dan@tillamookcoast. com. There will soon be an information page available on tillamookcoast.com.

ODFW has opened recreational crabbing along the entire Oregon Coast.

Recreational crabbing now open on Oregon coast

The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Jan. 5 that recreational crabbing is open along the entire Oregon coast, from the Washington border to California. This includes the ocean, bays and estuaries, and on beaches, docks, piers and jetties.

In a release by ODA, the agency said it is always recommended that crab be eviscerated and the guts removed prior to cooking, which includes the removal and discarding of the viscera, internal organs and gills. They say toxins cannot be removed by cooking, freezing or any

other treatment. For their part, ODA will continue to test for biotoxins in the coming weeks.

Because of Oregon’s precautionary management of biotoxins, ODA says the crab and shellfish products currently being sold in retail markets and restaurants are safe for consumers.

For more information, call Oregon Department of Agriculture’s shellfish biotoxin safety hotline at 800-448-2474, the Food Safety Division at 503-9864720, or visit the Oregon Department of Agriculture recreational shellfish biotoxin closures webpage.

Oregon State Parks now accepting

applications for

park and recreation projects from local governments

Oregon Parks and Recreation District’s Local Government Grant Program is now accepting applications for the 2023 grant cycle. The program helps local government agencies fund outdoor park and recreation areas and facilities and acquire property for park purposes.

Approximately $6 million in reimbursement grant funds are available for the 2023 cycle.

Eligible applicants are cities, counties, metropolitan service districts, park and recreation districts and port districts.

A live virtual workshop is scheduled from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 8 to help new and returning applicants navigate the application process and learn about the program. Register for the workshop at: https:// us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_93JkGpkfRv6KniG9-tOKwA.

A recording of the workshop will be available to view after Feb. 8 at oprdgrants.

org (select the Grant Programs drop-down menu, then select Local Government or visit the webpage directly.)

Program grants are split into large, small and planning categories. Application deadlines vary for each grant type: Large grant application deadline: April 1; Small grant application deadline: May 1; Planning grant application deadline: May 15.

Access to the LGGP application is online at oprdgrants.org (select the Grant Programs drop-down menu, then select Local Government or visit the webpage directly.)

The site also includes additional information about the LGGP, including the grant manual, application instructions and program schedule.

The Lottery-funded grant program is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The program has awarded more than $70 million in reimbursement grant funds since 1999.

talkback

To the Editor:

My friends and I rented a lovely house about two miles south of Pacific City for four days last week. It’s usually a quiet time full of beach walks and enjoying all the fun things that Pacific City has to offer — go Candy Store!

We woke up on day one to people hunting ducks nearby. With shotguns. Given that the world has lost about half the population of birds — billions of birds — maybe it’s time to give this “sport” a rest? You have a beautiful estuary there where birds fly thousands of miles. And then loud blam, blam, blam, and their lives are over. So, just a thought — perhaps it’s time to stop shooting birds out of the sky.

Then I noticed that yours is a beach where cars are allowed to drive on the beach. I was quietly walking south in the

State Park, and, from out of nowhere, I’m suddenly passed by two fast-moving SUVs. I’m sure everyone knows why driving on a beach is a bad idea, but I have to say I was not amused by being taken out of my deep meditation by the sudden appearance of these SUVs. Is this really necessary? It’s not like the walk is that far.

Anyway, on a positive note, I loved the beach and all of the stores and people. I just wish there were less shooting and driving on the beach. Thanks, people for considering.

Albert Kaufman Portland, Ore.

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Lamenting the loss of a quiet beach

Volunteers with Lower Nehalem Community Trust pull invasive plants from the west boundary of Alder Creek Farm to prep the area for native planting.

Trailkeepers of Oregon volunteers maintain trails at Camp Westwind.

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By SALLY RISSEL for the Sun

Originally called Ocean Park, Pacific City was first platted in 1883 along the east side of the Nestucca River, directly across from the town of Woods. Albert Malaney and John Malaney Jr. obtained the land from their father, John R. Malaney. When the area was being laid out, a bad winter storm and fast-melting snow in the mountains created a flood that covered the new town under many feet of muddy water. People who bought lots demanded their money back before building a single house. This flood of 1894 caused the Malaneys to move the town to higher ground just down the river near where the center of town is now.

Floods have continued to inundate Pacific City and other low-lying areas of Tillamook County. Flooding occurs when high winds, high tides, melting snow, and weeks of rain prevail.

The great flood of 1996 followed a week of snowfall, higher temperatures, and heavy rainfall. It was one of the most devastating floods in Oregon history, dating back to 1898. Many pioneers in Tillamook County claim this to be the worst flood they’ve ever seen. The Wilson River Highway was closed for several months because of landslides that undercut the roadway. Other roads and bridges throughout the area sustained significant damage. Farmers lost about 400 to 500 cows.

South County fared better than other areas in the county in terms of overall damage. Still, residents and businesses along the Nestucca River in Pacific City and Woods suffered significant damage.

The Tierra Del Mar water system was out for a few days, and the Pacific City sewer system was compromised temporarily because water covered many pump and lift stations. Businesses in Cloverdale along the main street were flooded.

Earlier years in South County have been much colder than we experience now.

The following are excerpts from the Lars John Redberg Diaries of 1901 and 1912. The complete diaries of Lars

John Redberg are in the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum. Erwin and Edna Redberg of Oretown donated the journals.

January 7, 1909, “2 inches of ice covered 7 (inches) of snow. Snowed nearly all day.”

January 10, 1909, “30 degrees in our front room last night. Went sleigh riding visiting J.K. Whiteman”

January 10, 1909, “Kept fire going until 9 am, but the thermometer read 26 degrees in the house this morning.”

January 12, 1909, “Thermo reading in Cloverdale last night was 4 degrees above zero. The Bay is almost entirely covered with ice.”

January 13, 1909, “Bay is covered over entirely and with 1 inch of new snow. Even though terrible rain, wind storms, and huge snow drifts remained. On January 29, some drifts are 8 feet deep.”

March 13, 1909, “The snow drifts are finally all gone.”

As well, Wilma Hagerty Rowland recorded a severe snowstorm that occurred in December 1919. It is contained in her book, “Early Childhood Memories in Meda, Oregon.” Wilma was four years old at the time.

“…the men shoveled and tramped a trail so Aunt Ester could walk home. The wind had blown hard and made drifts of -5 feet deep in places. The snow in the field between our house and barn had snow to the cow’s knees. It turned colder after it quit snowing, and a crust strong enough for me to walk on was formed. The river froze over, so they drove horses across the river on the ice at the bridge. Uncle Russel put me in his packsack and carried me to the bridge so I could see the frozen river. Daddy made our skis out of barrel staves, and we went sliding and skiing on the hill behind the school. Things stayed frozen for two weeks. My parents were worried that the doctor wouldn’t be able to get to our house when the baby decided to arrive. Everything worked out well because all except the deepest drifts were gone when Donald Clifford arrived on Jan. 5, 1920. Dr. Lefevre had to drive out in Craven’s field to get around the drifts.”

Floods played a significant role in the development of Pacific City and South Tillamook County

THE FLOOD OF 1996 was one of the hardest to hit the area in recent memory. Most of these houses have been raised to a second story, and new dwellings must meet the new floodplain requirements.

Photo by CM Johnson

Local tourism leaders participate in Tourism Leadership Academy

Over the course of this past year, a program developed by Oregon Lodging and Restaurant Association, Oregon Destination Association, and Travel Oregon, Oregon Tourism Leadership Academy (OTLA) gathered public and private sector tourism professionals seeking to polish their leadership and professional skills and make positive contributions to the state’s tourism economy. Last year’s cohort featured participants from Canby, Portland, Grants Pass, Medford, Pendleton, Lincoln City and Tillamook County.

Each year, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association sponsors an employee and a community member involved in tourism activities to attend OTLA.

The 2022 session included Dan Haag, TCVA’s director of outdoor recreation, and Amanda Cavitt, owner of Garibaldi Portside Bistro and Barview Jetty Market.

“When I joined the third year of OTLA, I knew it was going to be worth every minute of my time,” said Cavitt, “As a business owner and community member, I have first-hand experience with the rapid growth of visitors to our area. And I felt this program would provide me with the tools, vision and confidence to become more involved in the necessary

infrastructure within our county.”

The program featured four two-day sessions: March in Sunriver, July in Klamath Falls, October in Florence, and December in Springfield. The sessions featured group work and discussion on leadership skills, examining trends in Oregon tourism, and team-building exercises. The final session gave participants a chance to present mock legislative testimony to Lane County government officials. Cavitt spoke on public safety and tourism, and Haag spoke on managing local grant programs.

OTLA is also a chance to connect with other industry professionals from around the state to share ideas and problem solve.

“I can’t say enough good things about the program,” Haag said. “It was a chance to make connections and build friendships while honing leadership skills. The connections I’ve made during this program has helped inform and build many of the projects I’m currently working on. I now have 19 new peers around the state who I can reach out to and bounce ideas off of.”

Cavitt agreed that the chance to connect with other industry leaders was a highlight.

“The connections and camaraderie I found in my classmates and industry peers was irreplaceable,” she said. “The dynamic individuals I spent time getting to know were really inspiring.”

The fourth OTLA cohort kicks off in April 2023 in Portland and local applicants include Amy Blackburn, deputy director of TCVA, and Rita Welch, executive director of the Tillamook Air Museum.

To learn more about Oregon Tourism Leadership Academy, visit https://www. oregonrla.org/otla.html.

High levels of Radon gas detected in 18% of Oregon homes

During Radon Action Month, the American Lung Association urges public to test for radon

Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer and the “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that it is detected at high levels in about 18% of homes in Oregon. During January for Radon Action Month, the American Lung Association urges everyone to test their home for radon.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas emitted from the ground. Radon can enter a home through cracks in floors, basement walls, foundations and other openings. Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked.

Here in Oregon, approximately 18% of radon test results equal or exceed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

action level of 4 pCi/L, according to the Lung Association’s “State of Lung Cancer” report.

“Radon is responsible for an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year and is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked. Since radon is odorless, tasteless and colorless, the only way to detect radon in your home is to test the air. This is why it is critical for everyone to test their home,” said Carrie Nyssen, senior director of advocacy for the Lung Association. “Radon Action Month is the perfect time to learn more about this dangerous gas and take action to protect yourself and your loved ones.”

Do-it-yourself radon test kits are hailed as simple to use and inexpensive. EPA urges anyone with radon levels at or

above 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) to take action to install a mitigation system in their homes. Both the EPA and the American Lung Association recommend that mitigation be considered if levels are greater than 2 pCi/L. After high levels are detected, a radon mitigation system should be installed by a radon professional.

A typical radon mitigation system consists of a vent pipe, fan, and properly sealing cracks and other openings. This system collects radon gas from underneath the foundation and vents it to the outside of a home. Those that need to have a radon mitigation system installed should contact their state radon program for a list of certified radon mitigation professionals.

To learn more about radon testing and mitigation, visit Lung.org/Radon.

A GROUP OF 20 RECENT GRADUATES of the 2022 Oregon Tourism Leadership Academy (OTLA) included Amanda Cavitt (left corner, standing), owner of Garibaldi Portside Bistro and Barview Jetty Store, and Dan Haag (right corner, kneeling), Outdoor Recreation Director for Tillamook Coast Visitors Association.

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The Miro Quartet will bring its 28 years of experience to the Chapel at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma when it’s featured at the third concert in the Neskowin Chamber Music series on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m.

The guiding principle of the Miro, based in Austin, Texas, is to “pay homage to the legacy of the string quartet while looking forward to the future of chamber music.” It regularly commissions new works and collaborates with other noted artists.

Since its formation in 1995, the quartet has been awarded first prize at a number of competitions including the Banff International and the Naumburg Competition. It was the first ensemble to be awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant.

Members are committed to music education and give master classes at universities and conservatories throughout the world. Since 2003, they have served as quartet-in-

residence at the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin. They serve in that same capacity for Chamber Music Northwest in Portland and Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival in Washington State.

Members include violinists Daniel Ching and William Fedkenheuer, violist John Largess, and cellist Joshua Gindele.

Season tickets for Neskowin Chamber Music are $130; single tickets at the door are $30; tickets for children under 18 are $10. For more information, visit neskowinchambermusic.com or call 503-9656499.

Camp Wi-Ne-Ma is located three miles north of Neskowin, just off Highway 101, between mileposts 93 and 94.

NOTE: The Miro Quartet is appearing as a substitute for the Parker String Quartet, which had to cancel its scheduled concert at Neskowin

Photo courtesy of Tania Quintanilla

Aylesworth takes helm of Marine Reserves Program

ODFW’s Marine Reserves

Program has a new leader: Dr. Lindsay Aylesworth.

Aylesworth first took the helm in June 2022 and recently was permanently appointed to the position. She oversees the management and scientific monitoring of Oregon’s five marine reserves and nine Marine Protected Areas and works on marine reserves policy.

Her first major task was leading the roll out of the Marine Reserves Synthesis Report. The report is an extensive overview of the first 10 years of marine reserves and an important check-in on development and execution of this relatively new nearshore conservation and monitoring program. It reportedly gives Oregonians a chance to reflect on the accomplishments, challenges, lessons learned, and contributions since the program’s inception in 2012.

“Many people want to know what we’re learning from the research, and now we have stories to share from sea star wasting disease to ocean acidification and hypoxia, and the social and economic impacts of the reserves,” Aylesworth said.

One key to success of the marine reserves program is a strong partnership with coastal communities and fishermen.

“I really value the community and conservation groups, dedicated volunteers, and the Oregon Coast Aquarium that all helped propel the program to where it is today. From tidepool ambassador programs, outreach events, and volunteering time to collect ecological data, these passionate

people extend the ability of our program to collect data and engage local communities,” Aylesworth said. “One of my favorite aspects of this program is working with the fishing community. We share our common concerns for the ocean and work together to understand ocean changes. Our fishermen are so observant, and we rely on their expert knowledge to help make our program better.”

Aylesworth previously led ecological monitoring in Oregon’s five marine reserves.

During COVID-19, she and her ecological team traded field work for writing 42 monitoring reports to summarize the latest results of ecological monitoring and research. She also advised marine reserve policy, research, and monitoring in California.

Before joining ODFW, her marine-related work included international policy and trade of marine species, bycatch in Pacific Island fisheries, endangered marine species research, and coral reef ecology.

ODFW’s Marine Reserves Program is the first long-term nearshore ocean conservation and monitoring program designed to track and understand ocean changes in Oregon’s state waters.

It is the first broad human dimensions research program focused on examining the economic, social, and cultural dynamics of the Oregon coast and coastal communities in relation to marine resources. Beyond Oregon, it is one of the most thorough human dimensions research programs ever focused on Marine Protected Areas.

Oregon Heritage Commission to meet Jan. 22-23

The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet Jan. 22-23 in Clackamas at the Oregon Military Museum. The agenda includes field trips in the local area on Jan. 22 and the business meeting on Jan. 23.

The business meeting will include information on the Oregon Military Department cultural resources management program, a presentation by and tour of the Oregon Military Museum, updates on Heritage Tradition Events and Northwest Digital Heritage. To view the full agenda and/or to register for the virtual meeting option visit https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/ OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx#OHC.

The Heritage Commission’s nine members represent a diversity of cultural, geographic, and institutional interests. The Commission is the primary agency for coordination of heritage activities in the state. This includes carrying out the Oregon Heritage Plan, increasing efficiency and

avoiding duplication among interest groups, developing plans for coordination among agencies and organizations, encouraging tourism related to heritage resources, and coordinating statewide anniversary celebrations.

The group meets four to six times per year in changing locations around the state and will offer virtual options to attend meetings. Commissioners are also asked to occasionally participate in meetings or events in their regions and work on other projects outside of meeting time. Appointed Commissioners are reimbursed for their travel and related expenses while conducting official commission business.

More information about the Oregon Heritage Commission is available by visiting oregonheritage.org and from Commission coordinator Katie Henry at 503-877-8834 or katie.henry@oprd.oregon. gov.

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LINDSAY AYLESWORTH was recently appointed as the head of Oregon’s Marine Reserves Program.

Calendar Events of

January 13-30

VISION BOARDS & REFLEXOLOGY

Jan. 13, 5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Collage your own vision board and learn reflexology basics. $35 fee includes supplies, info sheet, and first beverage. Sign-up at PCPour.com.

JUNIOR CLASS FUNDRAISER

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

Jan. 14, 4 p.m. Nestucca High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. $20 per team. Concession stand. For more information or to sign-up, call 503-392-3194 ext. 102.

STORYTELLER: NORM BRECKE

Jan. 14, 3 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Norm Brecke shares folktales. For more information, call 503842-4792.

NORTH COAST THROWDOWN

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

Jan. 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Food, drinks, entertainment and a 48 team round-robin style tournament. Admission $10 for adults; $5 for children. For more information, contact brittalawrence@tillamookbaycc.edu or call 503-842-8222.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Jan. 14, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Test your trivia knowledge. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

DISCOVERY IN STONE WORKSHOP

Jan. 14-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Stone and tools supplied; instructors on site. Tuition by donation. For more information, contact Charlie, 503-842-7013.

BASIC DRAWING CLASS

Jan. 15, 1-3 p.m. Burkhardt Gallery, 34395 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. Quick drawings of a number of objects. $20 fee. Class limited to six - must be vaccinated. For more information or to register, email burkhardtmab@gmail.com or call 503-812-9866.

CELTIC SERIES

Jan. 15, 2 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Eric McDonald, Ryan McKasson, and Jeremiah McLane make up Kalos. Tickets $30. For more information, visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or visit 541-994-9994.

HISTORY OF THE NEHALEM VALLEY

Jan. 15, 4-5:30 p.m. Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. “Selling the Seashore - A Sure Route to Health & Wealth.” Part of a 6-part series. Preregistration required. $75 - send check to Nehalem Valley Historical Society, PO Box 704, Manzanita, OR 97130.

BEACHCOMBING EXPLORIENCE Jan. 15, 10 a.m. SW 33rd St. access, Lincoln City. Hunt for agates, petrified wood, gemstones and other coastal treasures with a local expert. Free and no registration required. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-9946-1274.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP Jan. 16, 18 & 20, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/movewell/walking-groups/ or contact coordina-

Jan. 22, 3 p.m. Chapel at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma, 5195 Winema Rd., north of Pacific City. Miro Quartet. Single event tickets $30 for adults, $20 for adults 18-29, and $10 for 17 and under. For more information, visit Neskowin chamber music.com.

tor Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text).

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Jan. 18, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, room 106. Live video available at tctvonline.com. For agenda, visit co.tillamook. or.us/bocc.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY STRATEGIC LISTENING SESSION|

Jan. 19, 6-7 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Brief overview of library’s strategic planning process followed by community members chance to speak. For more information, call 503-842-4792.

NESKO WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING

Jan. 20, 11:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. John Tenny is featured speaker. For lunch reservations, call Cathy, 503-6223104.

PAINT & SIP

Jan. 20, 5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Enjoy evening with local artist Tayler Blackman. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies, and first beverage. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

UKULELE JAM

Jan. 21. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Beginner lesson 12:30 p.m. and jam at 1 p.m. Bring your own ukulele or borrow from the library. For more information, call 503-842-4792.

DANCE SHOWCASE

Jan. 21, 6 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NW Hwy. 101. “Jouissance: A Movement Piece.” Original duet by Jordan Kriston and Chenise Crockett. Opening performance by Lincoln City ballet students and Connexion Felix folkloric ensemble. Adult tickets $15, ages 18 and under $5. For more information, visit lincolncity-culturalcenter. org or call 541-994-9994.

FAIRY GARDENS & TERRARIUMS

Jan. 21, 2 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Join Rebekah Lowry of Bare Moon Farms to make your own fairy garden or terrarium. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies, and first beverage. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

REDUCTION CUT BLOCK PRINTING CLASS

Jan. 22, 1-4 p.m. Burkhardt Gallery, 34395 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. Learn basics of cut block printing. $45 fee. Class limited to sixmust be vaccinated. For more information or to register, email burkhardtmab@gmail. com or call 503-812-9866.

NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT

Jan. 22, 3 p.m. Chapel at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma, 5195 Winema Rd., north of Pacific City. Miro Quartet. Single event tickets $30 for adults, $20 for adults 18-29, and $10 for 17 and under. For more information, visit Neskowin chamber music.com.

SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP

Jan. 23, 25 & 27, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/movewell/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text).

NESTUCCA VALLEY LIONS CLUB MEETING

Jan. 24, 6 p.m. The Lion’s Den, 34510 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale.

SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY Jan. 24, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONSLET’S TALK ABOUT COMMUNITY SAFETY Jan. 24, 6-8 p.m. Tillamook Bay Community College, 4301 3rd St., Tillamook. Local organizations will be present to talk

about available resources and community programs. For more information, call 503842-8222.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Jan. 25, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, room 106. Live video available at tctvonline.com. For agenda, visit co.tillamook. or.us/bocc.

SEW & SIP - QUILTED HEARTS

Jan. 27, 4 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Create a quilted hearts with Judy Fry of Tuesday Stitchers. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies, and first beverage. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

‘LOVE, LIES & THE DOCTOR’S DILEMMA’ Jan. 27 & 28, 7 p.m. and Jan. 29, 2 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook. For more information and tickets, visit tillamooktheater.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Jan. 28, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Test your trivia knowledge. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

CRAB FEED

Jan. 28. Sacred Heart Gymnasium, 2407 5th St., Tillamook. Doors open at 5 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Adults only - all you can eat clams, oysters, and crab plus sides and dessert. Tickets $40 and available by presale only. Call Judy, 503-812-3080 or Tami, 503-812-5008.

BEACHCOMBING EXPLORIENCE

Jan. 28, 9 a.m. SW 33rd St. access, Lincoln City. Hunt for agates, petrified wood, gemstones and other coastal treasures with a local expert. Free and no registration required. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-9946-1274.

BEADED BRACELETS

Jan. 28, 2 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Create a beaded bracelets and learn significance of various stones. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies, and first beverage. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

CLAY TILES CLASS

Jan. 29, 1-4 p.m. Burkhardt Gallery, 34395 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. Each participant will make two tiles. $75 fee. Class limited to six - must be vaccinated. For more information or to register, email burkhardtmab@gmail.com or call 503-812-9866.

WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE CLASS

Jan. 29, 9 a.m.-noon. Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue Sub Station, 36375 N. Hwy. 101, Nehalem. How to obtain safe water for drinking, cooking, and washing and disposing of human waste during emergency situations such as power outages, flooding, earthquakes and more. For more information and to register, visit EVCNB.org.

SMUDGE STICKS

Jan. 29, 2 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Create a smudge stick. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies, and first beverage. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

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NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT

Photo courtesy of Tania Quintanilla

Little Nestucca Highway is expected to remain closed through at least late January

Little Nestucca Highway/OR 130, which Oregon Department of Transportation closed on Dec. 30, will remain closed until at least late January during repairs to the bridge three miles west of OR 22.

ODOT says they need to replace a steel beam in the upper support structure that was struck by a vehicle during a Dec. 27 storm. They say the hope is to complete repairs by the end of January, but that they cannot set an exact date because winter weather may cause delays.

OR 130, also known as the Little Nestucca River Highway, links the community of Dolph on OR 22 with U.S. 101 near Pacific City. OR 22 is the best alternate route for passenger vehicles traveling in the area,

but it is weight-restricted for commercial vehicles.

The highway is open for local traffic, but local drivers must use the section of OR 130 on their side of the bridge. ODOT says they apologize for the longer detour the closure will cause local residents.

ODOT also advises travelers to visit TripCheck.com before heading out and to remember to slow down in wintry weather, leave plenty of space between you and other vehicles, and watch for vegetation and debris from recent storms. They note it takes longer to stop in wet and/or freezing conditions. They also say to bring traction devices if you cross snow zones and to know how to use them.

The History of Tillamook County!

AVAILABLE AT: Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, Cape Kiwanda RV Resort, Pacific City Hardware, Chester’s Market, Neskowin Trading Company, Headlands Lodge

LITTLE NESTUCCA HIGHWAY/OR 130 is expected to remain closed until at least late January to repair a steel beam on a bridge that was struck by a vehicle during a Dec. 27 storm.

Photo by Tim Hirsch