Pacific City Sun, July 28, 2023

Fast at the Fair

Horse racing will be amongst the attractions when the Tillamook County Fair returns Aug. 9-12

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Temporary closure planned for Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced it will make improvements to Christensen Road resulting in portions of Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge being temporarily closed to the public from Aug.7-25. The closure dates are subject to change and could also begin as early as Aug. 1. During this time, all access (car, bike, or pedestrian) to the refuge — including the Two Rivers Nature Trail and the Pacific View Trail — will be closed. The trails and roads will reopen once improvements are complete, but, as work will be done during the day, there may be some access allowed in evening hours. There is one exception to the closure — the refuge will be open to the public for one weekend during this timeframe, the weekend of Aug. 19 and 20. For updates on access, visit fws.gov/refuge/nestucca-bay or call 541-867-4550.

Funds for the project come from federal highways transportation money. Christensen Road provides access to the refuge. Improvements will include upgrades such as striping and signage to the paved road that leads to the lower parking lot and a recrowning of the unpaved portion, a gravel road that leads to the upper parking lot and access to the Two Rivers Nature Trail and Pacific View Trail.

The refuge is hailed by USFWS as a vital stopover for migratory birds and is a wintering site for Dusky Canada and Aleutian cackling geese. In summer, the restored coastal prairie is filled with wildflowers and pollinators, including the threatened Oregon Silverspot Butterfly. Many people flock to the Refuge to view the wildlife and hike the trails. In 2022, the refuge hosted more than 90,000 visitors. Officials say that improvements to the access road will provide visitors with a more enjoyable experience on their next visit.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. They are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for their scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on their work and the people who make it happen, visit fws.gov.

Burn ban in place until October

The Tillamook County Fire Defense Board, in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry, recently announced a countywide burn ban, which went into effect July 15.

The ban, which is scheduled to remain until Oct. 1, does not include permitted campfires and campfires in designated sites. Campfires on the beach must be at least 50 feet away from vegetation, and any driftwood concentrations.

“Right now, with the (little bit of) precipitation we’ve had, it isn’t enough for anyone to be comfortable with having much of a fire,” Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District Chief James Oeder told the Sun

He added that a July 23 brush fire that involved one-fourth to a half-acre atop Mt. Hebo illustrated just how dry the current conditions are.

“Luckily, the people found it when it was still small and so it only grew to that onefourth to one-half acre, but, if wind would

have been blowing toward the north, we probably still would have been out on it today (July 26).”

With the enacted burn ban, forest users may obtain information about state forest lands and industrial fire restrictions in the area by calling the Tillamook District at 503842-2545.

At the time of the burn ban announcement, officials said a good reminder is that fire can be a hazard any time of year if proper steps are not taken to use it safely. They said that whenever people use fire, whether for debris burning or enjoying a campfire, people should: never leave fires unattended; have a hose and shovel at the fire when burning debris to keep it from spreading; check with Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District before burning (permit required); make sure fires are in a designated area when camping, make sure campfires are out before leaving; and, on the beach, keeping campfires far from beach grass and wood piles.

Pacific City-Woods CAC to vote on new slate of officers

The Pacific City-Woods Citizen Advisory Committee will vote on new officers for the coming year as well as address a number of recent developments at its annual general membership meeting, Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-noon, at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

Items scheduled to be discussed include the Kiwanda Corridor Project; the approved Short Term Rental Permit

Ordinance 84 Amendment 2; FEMA BiOp, housing challenges in Tillamook County, plus the issue of Accessory Dwelling Units; PC-Woods Tsunami Wayfinding; PC Parking and more.

Officers to be voted in for the coming year include chair, vice-chair and secretary.

For more information about the CAC and this upcoming meeting, visit pcwoodscac.org.

Head-on collision on Hwy. 101 claims life of two motorists

Oregon State Police, on Saturday, July 22, responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 58, in Tillamook County. Officers went out on the call at approximately 10:28 a.m.

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Chevy Suburban, operated by Robert Allen Aparicio, 30, of Tillamook, was traveling northbound when, for an unknown reason, his vehicle crossed into the opposing lane and collided head-on with a silver Ford

Fusion, operated by Donna Parker, 89, of Nehalem.

Parker was pronounced dead at the scene. Aparicio was transported to a local hospital where he later died of his injuries.

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the onscene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook Police Department and ODOT.

HORSE RACING is amongst the scheduled entertainment when the Tillamook County Fair returns to Tillamook County Fairgrounds Aug. 9-12 with the theme of “Let Freedom Ring.”

Photo coutesy of Tillamook County Fair

PORTIONS of Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge, including the Two Rivers Nature Trail, will be temporarily closed, Aug. 7-25, due to scheduled improvements to Christensen Road.

Photo courtesy of USFWS

Candice Darlene Hagan

May 21, 1948-

July 6, 2023

Candice Darlene Hagan, lovingly called aunt candy pants; aunt candy bar and sister of my heart; 75, of Dallas, Oregon passed away on July 6, 2023 in Salem, Oregon at Salem Hospital on hospice care, surrounded by close family.

Candice was born on May 21, 1948, to Clayton and Delora Pierce of Dallas, Oregon.

Candy, a very loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and good friend to many is survived by her sons; John and Jason Hagan, daughter; Teresa Abraham, ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and some very good friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years; Jim Hagan, parents; Clayton and Delora Pierce and her brother; David Pierce.

Together, Candy and her husband owned and operated Jim Hagan Construction Company in Pacific City, Oregon where they lived for many years.

The Hagan family really enjoyed the local Dory Days Festival. They participated in the parade each year; having their dory boat theme decorated by family members; proudly winning several trophies.

The Hagan home was the perfect gathering place for family and friends, wonderful memories were made there over the years.

At Candy’s request, there will be no funeral services. A private Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Candy will be missed, forever loved and never forgotten. We won’t say goodbye, we will see you again. We love you, Mom.

Bollman’s Tribute Center, Dallas, Oregon is caring for the family. www.BollmansTributeCenter.com.

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

After three public hearings, 1 ½ years of committee work and numerous revisions, Tillamook County Commissioners unanimously approved changes to its short-term rental program, contained in Ordinance 84, at its meeting on July 19.

The ordinance contains changes that commissioners say strike a balance between protecting community livability and serving the tourist industry and those that have invested in short-term rental properties. Key revisions include limiting the transfer of non-family short-term rental permits to one during a change of ownership; and a “use it or lose it” provision that requires the rental to be used at least 30 days in a calendar year or risk losing its short-term rental status; and restricting new short-term rental licenses to one per licensee.

Interestingly enough, according to Tillamook County Community Development Director Sarah Absher, both Pacific City and Neskowin have a relatively high number of STRs renting for less than 30 days a year. She said that over the past year, Pacific City had 91 units and Neskowin 61 that didn’t meet this newlydeveloped standard.

Definitions were also important when crafting and approving the changes — especially when it came to the aforementioned change of ownerships and the protections in place for families. For the purpose of the ordinance, a family is being defined as your spouse or domestic partner, your child (biological, adopted, step child or foster child), your spouse or domestic partner’s child, or the child’s spouse or domestic partner.

Amongst additional definitions that received public input was definitions of a bedroom for sleeping purposes. The new ordinance requires a bedroom to have 70 square feet of floor space and not less than 7 feet in any horizontal dimension as well as either a built-in closet or clothing closet organizer, requirements that flew in the face of some A-frames, some of which are smaller in dimension and lack closets. Still, the allowance of an armoire was voiced as a partial solution to the closet part of such layouts.

In introductory statements, the ordinance itself communicates government concern with short-term rental properties. Under “Purpose and Scope,” Section B, it reads: “With the adoption of these regulations, the County finds that the transient rental of dwelling units has the potential to be incompatible with the residential neighborhoods in which they are situated and to have a damaging impact on the livability of those neighborhoods. Therefore, special regulation of dwelling units for short-term rental, transient or vacation occupancy, is necessary to ensure

these uses will be compatible with the residential neighborhoods in which they are situated…”

“We’ve heard from multiple people very compelling reasons why their livability is negatively impacted by short-term rentals,” said Tillamook County Commissioner Mary Faith Bell. “That’s very clearly a real thing. And, we also support the economic viability of our community and tourism businesses in our community. We care about all of these things.”

She added that amongst the arguments “super compelling” to her were those in North County where they’re working on emergency preparedness.

“We are asking those communities to volunteer, to prepare themselves and to pay to prepare themselves and all of those visitors,” she said. “In terms of the livability of their neighborhoods, (residents are) watching their full-time neighbors leave to be replaced by short-term renters who are never going to do that volunteer work. And, so, it impacts people’s ability to age in place. It impacts the feeling of neighborliness.”

But concern for neighborhoods wasn’t Bell’s only care.

“We care about people’s ability to make a living,” she added. “We care about our community’s economic viability and the fact that tourism is a growing leg of our economic stool. Everybody is not going to be happy, I’m sure. But I think this (is an) appropriate (way) to manage growth and address this issue.”

Bell’s thoughts were echoed by fellow commissioners David Yamamoto and Erin Skaar.

“The commissioners listened to all of the public testimony that was given,” Yamamoto said. “At the end of each one of (the public hearings), we expressed some concern and asked (Tillamook County Community Development Manager) Sarah (Absher) and staff to go back and reconfigure, reword some items, maybe make some substantiative changes. Each time we did this, I think our changes were less substantiative. To me, that’s the mark of good government.”

Still, he acknowledged that the revised ordinance is neither perfect nor in its final form.

“Is this the last time things are going to change in Ordinance 84? No, it is not. This is a very fluid situation and as things continue to change with transient lodging, with visitors coming to our county, we always look to other counties to see how they do things.”

Yamamoto also addressed the issue of familial issues when it comes to short-term rentals.

“These are very complex,” he said. “And that’s why after three public hearings, we’ve had changes at the end of each one of those public hearings. And it’s important that we did it that way. We’re at a good place.

Candice Darlene Hagan

Putting on ‘The Armour of God’

VBS program to teach God’s word through Bible lessons, crafts, song and games

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

With castles and crafts helping to drive home the object lesson, kids will learn the importance of putting on the “Armour of God” during a Vacation Bible School program Aug. 14-18, 9 a.m.-noon, that is a joint effort between Blaine Community Church, Pacific Coast Bible Church (Pacific City), and the host site, Beaver Community Church.

The five days of Bible lessons, crafts, songs, games and snacks is free to kids ages 5-12 and will center around Ephesians 6: 10-18, which deals with the aforementioned “Armour of God.” This passage is from a letter by the Apostle Paul to the early church at Ephesus encouraging them with an illustration of God’s protection for them with His truth, righteousness, gospel, faith,

(Sarah Absher, I’m) looking forward to your work going back to the communities (to further refine this and to look at individualized caps at short-term rentals).”

For her part, Skaar addressed both livability and the continuing short-term rental industry.

“We really do recognize that community livability is extremely important in Tillamook County and that this ordinance was brought forth to look at community livability and how you make that the best it can be for not only the people who live here full time but also the visitors who come here with an expectation of coming to a friendly local community,” she said. “At the same time, there is a very deep understanding by our communities and by our Board of Commissioners of the economic importance of short-term rentals. Seventy percent of our accommodations in Tillamook County are short-term rentals.

salvation and His word, the Bible.

To help drive these lessons home, organizers have embraced the middle ages as the theme and will be decorating with a castle theme plus challenging kids with crafts and activities to match.

To start things off, attendings kids, or knights, if you will, will also be welcome at an assembly. From there each age group will travel amongst a variety of VBS stations, each featuring a different element — Bible lessons, crafts, Bible memory verse, snacks and games.

“There is a large group of teens and adults who have been preparing for this VBS week coming who are excited to spend time with local kids,” said organizer Amber Mason. “We are looking forward to seeing kids enjoy this fun time and learn some new things too!”

We do not have a huge number of hotels. That is not how people visit and enjoy our communities. They visit and enjoy our communities by becoming part of them, by visiting a short-term rental. We know that is extremely important. We have no intention or desire of removing short-term rentals. We have no desire or intention of changing that part of how people enjoy Tillamook County.”

Absher hailed the county’s 1-800 hotline to report issues with STRs as a crucial tool moving forward.

“(The) hotline is up and running,” she said.

Following adoption of the revised Ordinance 84, commissioners discussed the concept of caps on STR licenses but took no action. Under consideration are caps that will limit growth of STRs to 1 percent, 1.5 percent or 2 percent of each of 21 subareas in unincorporated Tillamook County.

A VBS PROGRAM presented by three area churches will teach children about God through Bible lessons, memory verses, crafts, and more. The program runs Aug. 14-18 at Beaver Community Church.

Photo courtesy of Pacific Coast Bible Church

County Fair returns with theme of ‘Let Freedom Ring’

The Tillamook County Fair is promising four full days of fun when it returns with the theme of “Let Freedom Ring,” Aug. 9-12, at Tillamook County Fairgrounds. The fair will be open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

The Tillamook County Fair’s carnival area opens at noon each day, with a variety of rides and games for kids big and small. Back by popular demand, Rainier Amusements will be offering “All You Can Ride” wristbands for $30 if purchased online by Tuesday, Aug 8. Ride wristbands will be available for $40 during the Fair. Admission tickets and carnival ride wristbands are available now at TillamookFair.com.

Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing will again be providing four days of racing excitement, with races starting around 1 p.m. daily, Wednesday through Saturday.

Brad’s World Reptiles is another focal point in Fair Acres, along with an assortment of kids activities like Farmer For A Day, the Old Iron Club, and educational displays from local school districts.

At the Tillamook County Fair’s Courtyard stage, fair-goers will find free entertainment each day, with Brad’s World Reptiles demonstrations, ice cream tasting contests, Godfrey the Magician, Circus Luminescence, musical acts, and more.

The Fair’s Concert Series kicks off Wednesday with American country acapella group Home Free. Thursday’s night concert showcases Petty Fever, a Tom Petty Tribute band. And rounding out the concert series Friday is rising country

star Elvie Shane. All concerts are free with Fair admission. Concerts are held in the Averill Arena Grandstands starting at 8 p.m., Wednesday through Friday.

Another hallmark of the Fair is the Pig-N-Ford races, happening at 5:30 p.m. each night in the Grandstands. Saturday night culminates the end of the Fair with the annual Demolition Derby at 7:30 p.m.

As always, a wide assortment of tasty treats — including coffee, elephant ears, corn dogs, burgers, pasta, tacos, Philly cheesesteaks, and deep-fried Twinkies — can also be found during a visit to the Fair. For more information about the Tillamook County Fair or to purchase tickets, visit TillamookFair.com.

THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY FAIR will return to Tillamook County Fairgrounds Aug. 9-12 with the theme of “Let Freedom Ring.”

Photos courtesy of Tillamook County Fair

35170 Brooten Rd, Pacific City Office 503.483.1133

Calendar Events of

MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET

July 28, 4-7 p.m. Underhill Plaza, 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Variety of vendors with fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, and much more. For more information, visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.

NESKOWIN COMMUNITY

ASSOCIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT

July 28-30. Neskowin Beach Golf Course, 48405 Hawk St., Neskowin. Fundraiser for Neskowin Community Association. For more information, or to register, visit neskowincommunity.org.

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

AT TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY

July 29, 3 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Asian Folktale storyteller Alton Chung. For more information, visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.

NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET

July 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Hwy. 101 & Summit Rd., Neskowin. Various vendors - arts and crafts, fresh vegetables and fruits, and much more. SNAP match.

TRIVIA NIGHT

July 29, 5:30-7 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.

TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET

July 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner of Laurel Ave. & Second St., Tillamook. Fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, SNAP match. For more information, visit tillamookchamber.org.

PAINTING ON THE BAY

July 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Schooner Restaurant & Lounge, 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd., Netarts. Learn to capture a natural landscape using acrylic paint - supplies provided. Free, but space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, visit netartsbaywebs.org.

STARLITE ACADEMY THEATER CAMP SHOW

July 29 & 30, 2 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy St., Tillamook. Admission $5 per person. For more information, visit tillamooktheater.com.

PACIFIC CITY FARMERS MARKET

July 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grounds of South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Fresh and local food, artisans crafts and more.

PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS

July 31, Aug. 2 & 4, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https:// tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text).

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Aug. 1, 5-8 p.m. Goodspeed Park, corner of 3rd St. and Delmonte Ave., Tillamook. Hosted by Tillamook Police Dept. Burgers and hot dogs, live music, face painting, corn hole, bouncy house, and dunk tank. For more information, call 971-341-3303.

PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING

Aug. 1, noon. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Local community and business matters.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Aug. 2, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also available via teleconference live video at tctvonline.com or teleconference at #971-254-3149, conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only). For agenda, visit co.tillamook.or.us/bocc.

FAMILY MOVIE

Aug. 2, noon. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “Lightyear” - rated PG. Bring pillow for sitting; snacks provided. For more information, visit tillabook.org or call 503-8424792.

NESKOWIN FARM & FEAST

Aug. 5, 2-5 p.m. Neskowin Valley School, 10005 Slab Creek Rd., Neskowin. Live music and offerings from local farmers, winemakers, brewers, and chefs. Tickets $150. Admission for 21+ only. Fundraiser for Neskowin Valley School. For more information, neskowinvalleyschool. com or call 503-392-3124.

TIDE POOL DISCOVERY DAY

Aug. 2, 8 a.m. Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site, Tillamook. Volunteers will give information about tide pools and what lives in them. Dress for weather; boots recommended. Free event; registration required. For more information or to register, visit netartsbaywebs.

org.

BINGO NIGHT

Aug. 2, 5:30-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Free Bingo. Sign-up at PCPour.com.

KIDS SUMMER READING PROGRAM

AT TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY

Aug. 3, 2 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Bright Heart Circus. For more information, visit tillabook.org or call 503-8424792.

TIDE POOL DISCOVERY DAY

Aug. 3, 8 a.m. Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site, Tillamook. Volunteers will give information about tide pools and what lives in them. Dress for weather; boots recommended. Free event; registration required. For more information or to register, visit netartsbaywebs. org.

ROCKAWAY BEACH ARTISANS MARKET

Aug. 3, 4-8 p.m. Ocean’s Edge Wayside, South 1st St., Rockaway Beach. For more information, visit rockawaybeach.net.

TIDE POOL DISCOVERY DAY

Aug. 4, 8:30 a.m. Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site, Tillamook. Volunteers will give information about tide pools and what lives in them. Dress for weather; boots recommended. Free event; registration required. For more information or to register, visit netartsbaywebs. org.

MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 4, 4-7 p.m. Underhill Plaza, 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Variety of vendors with fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, and much more. For more information, visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.

KIDS KARAOKE CONTEST

Aug. 4, 5 p.m. Second Street Stage, Tillamook. Kids get to perform on stage with sound, lights, and crowd. Limited to eight contestants per age group - pick up entry form at any downtown Tillamook business with a Kids Karaoke Contest poster in the window.

Pier Avenue Rock Shop

Sunstones - Oregon’s State Gemstone

Wide Variety of Gems & Rocks Cabs (for jewelry making)

Earrings • Pendants (made in house)

5845 Pier Ave • Tierra Del Mar

Located just off of the Three Capes Scenic Loop • 1 mile no. of Thousand Trails

503-965-6334

www.PierAveRockShop.com

SUSTAINABLE CLAMMING ON THE BAY - PART I

Aug. 4, 2 p.m. Schooner Restaurant and Lounge, 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd., Netarts. Presentation by ODFW and cleaning and cooking demo. Free event; registration required. For more information or to register, visit netartsbaywebs.org.

46TH ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

Aug. 4, noon-6 p.m., Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ocean’s Edge Wayside, 103 S. 1st St., Rockaway Beach.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH RECEPTION

Aug. 5, 5-7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Featuring Karen Gale Belanger and Nicola Meeks. For more information, visit baycityartscenter.com or call 503-377-9620.

NESKOWIN FARM & FEAST

Aug. 5, 2-5 p.m. Neskowin Valley School, 10005 Slab Creek Rd., Neskowin. Live music and offerings from local farmers, winemakers, brewers, and chefs. Tickets $150. Admission for 21+ only. Fundraiser for Neskowin Valley School. For more information, neskowinvalleyschool.com or call 503-392-3124.

NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Hwy. 101 & Summit Rd., Neskowin. Various vendors - arts and crafts, fresh vegetables and fruits, and much more. SNAP match.

BOOK RELEASE

Aug. 5, 4 p.m. Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, 2106 2nd St., Tillamook. “The Whitney Company Along the Kilchis River” by Daniel Dewey Strite.

SUSTAINABLE CLAMMING ON THE BAY - PART 2

Aug. 5, 9 a.m. Netarts Bay View Point, 4940 Bourbon Place W., Tillamook. Volunteers will take guests clamming. Shovels and gear available for loan. Free event; registration required. For more information or to register, visit netartsbaywebs.org.

PICTIONARY NIGHT

Aug. 5, 5:30-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Play Pictionary. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner of Laurel Ave. & Second St., Tillamook. Fruits and vegetables,

arts and crafts, SNAP match. For more information, visit tillamookchamber.org.

TIERRA DEL MAR ART FAIR

Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tierra Del Mar Hall, 5896 Bilyeu Ave., Tierra Del Mar. Local art, hand crafted goods, and coastal curiosities.

AUDITIONS FOR ‘A NICE FAMILY GATHERING’

Aug. 5 & 6, 2 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse 1204 Ivy, Tillamook. Packets available at auction or call 503-812-0275 to receive one.

PACIFIC CITY FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grounds of South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Fresh and local food, artisans carts and more.

PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS

Aug. 7, 9 & 11, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https:// tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text).

SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY

Aug. 8, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. NESTUCCA VALLEY LIONS CLUB MEETING

Aug. 8, 4 p.m. The Lion’s Den, 34510 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. For more information, email nestuccavalleylions@gmail.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Aug. 9, 5:30-7 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.

HOME FREE CONCERT

Aug. 9, 8 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Country music band Home Free. Concert free with fair admission. For more information, visit tillamookfair.com.

NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION

DISTRICT BOARD MEETING

Aug. 9, 4 p.m. Hebo Fire Station, 30710 Hwy. 101 S., Hebo. For more information, call 503-3923313.

FAMILY MOVIE

Aug. 9, noon. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “Clifford the Big Red Dog”- rated PG. Bring pillow for sitting; snacks provided. For more information, visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Aug. 9, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also available via teleconference live video at tctvonline.com or teleconference at #971-254-3149, conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only). For agenda, visit co.tillamook.or.us/bocc.

WORSHIP NIGHT AT THE FAIR

Aug. 9, 6-8 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Worship bands from around Tillamook County will play modern Christian and worship music.

SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY STORYTIME

Aug. 9, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Co-hosted by David and Theresa. All ages invited. For more information, call 503-965-6163.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY FAIR

Aug. 9-12. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Rides, food, vendors, exhibits, Pig-N-Ford races, demolition derby, live music, and Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing. For more information, visit tillamookfair.com.

PETTY FEVER CONCERT

Aug. 10, 8 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Tom Petty Tribute Band. Concert free with fair admission. For more information, visit tillamookfair.com.

ROCKAWAY BEACH

ARTISANS MARKET

Aug. 10, 4-8 p.m. Ocean’s Edge Wayside, South

Featuring seasonal seafoods, spirits & more

THUR-SUN | 4-9

Courtesy photo

Life during Railroading era

By SALLY RISSEL for the Sun

he Tillamook County Historical Society will present a new book, “The Whitney Company Along the Kilchis River,” Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. at the Tillamook

The subject of preserving the history of the Whitney Company came to the TCHS’s attention through member Vince Bogard, who grew up near the company’s site. He explored the area as a boy and later with his wife, Louise, as well as interested

Bogard continued researching all he could find about the Whitney Company starting at Tillamook County Library and the Pioneer Museum. He later met Gary Brooks who provided six volumes of 1970s Oregon Historical Society Quarterly with articles by Daniel Dewees Strite. Bogard will speak about his research and interest in the Whitney Company.

In 1919, Daniel (Dan) Strite came to the Idaville area as a young man to work for the Whitney Company. TCHS says his well-written first-hand account is informative and entertaining, depicting life during the railroading steam era and logging. The book is also hailed as more than a logging history, it also is an account of day-to-day life in Tillamook County between 1919 and 1927.

The TCHS received permission to reprint Daniel’s writings by contacting

1st St., Rockaway Beach. For more information, visit rockawaybeach.net.

MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 11, 4-7 p.m. Underhill Plaza, 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Variety of vendors with fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, and much more. For more information, visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.

ELVIE SHANE CONCERT

Aug. 11, 8 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Country music star Elvie Shane. Concert free with fair admission. For more information, visit tillamookfair.com.

HIKING EXPLORIENCE

Aug. 11, 1 p.m. Spyglass Ridge Trailhead, Lincoln City. Guided hike on 1.25 mile loop trail. Free and no registration required. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.

NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Hwy. 101 & Summit Rd., Neskowin. Various vendors - arts and crafts, fresh vegetables and fruits, and much more. SNAP match.

BINGO NIGHT

Aug. 12, 5:30-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Free Bingo. Sign-up at PCPour.com.

BIRD WATCHING EXPLORIENCE

Aug. 12, 9 a.m. Alder Island Nature Trailhead,

his grand niece, Suzanne Dewees Strite. The books will be available at the Pioneer Museum, the Tillamook Forest Center and through the TCHS (tillcohs@ gmail.com).

Also on display will be the dioramas of the Whitney Headquarters and the Tillamook Bay trestle and log dump, made by Gary Brooks.

The event is free, and refreshments will be served.

Lincoln City. Meet on east side of Hwy. 101 at south end of Siletz River Bridge. Spot waterfowl on guided tour. Free and no registration required. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.

TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner of Laurel Ave. & Second St., Tillamook. Fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, SNAP match. For more information, visit tillamookchamber.org.

LINCOLN CITY SANDCASTLE CONTEST

Aug. 12, noon. Siletz Bay, 860 SW 51st St., Lincoln City. Pre-contest activities including games, ax-throwing and more. Sandcastle contest at 3 p.m. For more information,visit ILoveMosChowder.com/Mos-Lincoln-City or call 541-996-2535.

PACIFIC CITY FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grounds of South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Fresh and local food, artisans crafts and more.

CRABBING EXPLORIENCE

Aug. 13, 11 a.m. SW 51st. Pavilion, Lincoln City. Free and no registration required. Brief orientation followed by crabbing on Siletz Bay. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.

Looking Back

A collection of 59 stories and more than 200 historical photos featuring the people, places and events of Tillamook County.

AVAILABLE AT: Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, Pacific City Hardware, Chester’s Market, Headlands Lodge

Nestucca River Country

AVAILABLE NOW AT: Tillamook Pioneer Museum

Pacific City Hardware Chester’s Market

Headlands Lodge

ART GALLERIES

Goodwin Studio/Gallery

Mostly Abstract Paintings & Curios

503-329-8345 thomasgoodwin.com

Historic Cloverdale Cruisin 2023

Saturday, Sept, 2, 8-2

The Whitney Company along the Kilchis River

Daniel Dewees Strite TILLAMOOK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

TILLAMOOK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY will host a prsentation on the new book, The Whitney Company Along the Kilchis River, on Aug. 5, starting at 4 p.m., at Tillamook County Pioneer Museum.

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Focusing on Dories

Crowds flock to annual Dory Days Parade, boat displays, fish fry

By VICKY HIRSCH for the Sun

The annual Dory Days parade took place Saturday, July 15 under sunny skies and in front of hundreds of spectators, including scores of children eager to collect candy thrown from the parade entries. With the theme “Legends of the Deep,” parade participants showed their creativity in turning their dories into pirate ships, deep sea monsters and more.

The winners in each of six categories received a trophy designed by Aimee O’Will. The Vaughn family received the People’s Choice Award with their 1958 double-ender “Coquille’s Catch,” which was escorted by kids riding bikes decorated like fish. The Dorymen’s Choice Award was given to the Sears family who had three generations aboard the “White Cap,” which also featured the Loch Ness Monster. The Laverty family was awarded Best Use of Theme for the dory “Beer Can” decked out with mermaids and a huge squid. Eagle Charters Dory Fishing scored the Sponsor’s Choice Award with their giant octopus. The Landlubber’s Award was given to Pacific City Hardware & Lumber’s entry of a giant Monster from the Deep.

THE EVER-POPULAR FISH FRY, featuring local dory-caught fish, was also available on Saturday during Dory Days and was served up with tasty sides by volunteers at the Kiawanda Community Center.

AN

ARTISAN’S

FAIR took place both Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15, giving those waiting for the parade to start something to do, as well as also providing after parade shopping for those looking for something made by local artists to take home with them. Also at the Fair site were a selection of dories that people could view.

THE VAUGHN FAMILY (above) received the People’s Choice Award with their 1958 doubleender “Coquille’s Catch.”

Photos by Tim Hirsch

Art takes the stage at Tierra Del Mar

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

The creative genius of coastal artists and artisans of Tierra Del Mar and surrounding communities will shine light on the welcoming community of Tierra Del Mar when the inaugural Tierra Del Mar Art Fair welcomes all, Saturday, Aug. 5.

The event, which will feature 13 vendors displaying a variety of local art, hand-crafted goods and coastal curiosities, will be held at the Tierra Del Mar Hall, 5895 Bilyeu Ave., from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by the Tierra Del Mar Community Association, it also is serving as a fundraiser in an effort to raise money for improvements at the Tierra Del Mar Community Hall. As part of its effort to raise funds, the Association will be selling cards, posters, stickers and curated vintage items — all with a TDM theme.

In what’s a reimagining of the Tierra Del Mar Summer Fair that was held annually in the community until the early 2010s, the event will feature everything from photography to jewelry to t-shirts with custom graphics. Though many vendors will come from Tierra Del Mar, some also hail from nearby Pacific City, Neskowin and the South Tillamook County area.

Amongst those displaying and selling their wares will be C-Scape Creations, Sundesign Graphics, Ed Ruttledge Photography, Wrackline Designs, Sanctuary Studio, and Michele Scaglia Photography.

Co-organizer Gail Saxton said that while she’s excited to see all the vendors, the mixed media artwork of Tierra Del Mar resident Sue Adams has heightened her interest. Ditto for her Adams’ friend, fused

glass artist Donna Smeardon.

Another highlight will be area artists who will host a kids’ station where the youth will have the opportunity to paint beach rocks and sand dollars.

Saxton told the Sun that she’s excited about what the event could mean for the community — and beyond.

“I think the sense of community that these types of events help foster is priceless,” she said. “It’s just so fun to get together and meet other creative people and meet people in the community who want to stop by and support those creative people.”

She added that the hope is that this grows into a new annual event.

“It would be a lot of fun to be able to grow this into somewhat what the Summer Fair used to be,” Saxton added.

THE MIXED MEDIA art of Tierra Del Mar resident Sue Adams will be amongst the art on display and for sale at the Tierra Del Mar Art Fair, Saturday, Aug. 5 at Tierra Del Mar Community Hall.

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