Pacific City Sun, September 8, 2023

Prayer At The Heart comes to Tillamook County

Local leaders involved in a new, fastgrowing national prayer movement will be gathering under the big top at 107 Jerry Creasy Way in Garibaldi, Saturday, Sept. 16 to host Tillamook County’s first coordinated Prayer At The Heart event. Pastors, teachers and community leaders will be on hand from 1-6 p.m. to offer information and answer questions on the resources that local churches are offering to meet the needs of residents. There will be information on programs and help for single moms, veterans, food and dining rooms for the hungry, those in need of shelter or who suffer addictions, plus news on hiking groups, writer’s groups, audio-visual technical skills, physical fitness and much more. Pastor Brad Smith of Life Change Fellowship will entertain with his ventriloquist skills with “friend,” Grandie.

Youth are also encouraged to attend and will have a chance to meet area youth pastors from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and hear music from area church worship teams.

Youth Pastor Mark Laymon of Tillamook Nazarene will be speaking on identity: “You-th Matter.” Pastor Justin McMahan will be doing an evangelistic outreach. All are welcome.

The public is invited to attend the event. For more information, visit tcwpt.org or call 503-812-8889.

The Healing Power of Pets

A Sept. 23 walk at Sitka Sedge to shine spotlight on Pet Partners’ programs that support those in need of love

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

Pet owners in South Tillamook County have the chance to join in on what’s being billed as the “World’s Largest Pet Walk” on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Sitka Sedge Natural Area, which is located three miles north of Cape Kiwanda.

On that date, a team of local residents will lead a walk with Pet Partners of the Oregon Coast in an effort to raise awareness about the health and wellness benefits of walking with pets. They also hope to shine light on Pet Partners’ effort to lift the spirits of people in need of love, such as those in hospitals, assisted living facilities, libraries, and courtrooms.

Those interested in participating should meet at Sitka Sedge’s notice board at 10:30 a.m. The walk, which will take participants to the beach and back, will begin at 11 a.m. and is expected to last an hour. All are welcome whether bringing a pet or not. The walk will take participants out on the dike trail and onward to the beach via the (shortest) path available via Sitka Sedge’s trails.

The event, which is being presented by Wellness Pet Company, is also seeking to raise $1,000 to help bring what organizers describe as “the healing power of animals to many people around the world and in our local communities.”

Pet Partners of the Oregon Coast, which is an affiliate of the national organization of the same name, currently has members from Florence to Neskowin. Nationally, the organization has been an

ongoing effort since the early 1990s. It now features 15,000 teams across the U.S.

“We’ll have a mix of registered Pet Partner teams who volunteer in hospitals, children’s libraries, and courtrooms,” walk leader Katharine Harding told the Sun. “We’ll also have some teams-in-training.

“It’s a great group of people. (The walk is being organized) to raise awareness of how much animals can help human health. (Personally), I’ve had incredible experiences of what my dog can do for others.”

Harding added that amongst the things that sets Pet Partners apart from other animal therapy programs is the requirement for teams to be tested and get registered every two years.

“It’s a very high standard,” she said about the test. “It’s definitely a team effort (between the pet and owner). It’s really good (to have this requirement) because things can happen in intervening years.”

Tax-deductible donations can be made online by visiting petpartners.org where those interested can also find more information about the organization. Donations will also be accepted at the event. Funds will be used to help Pet Partners of the Oregon Coast bring “unconditional love, happiness, and healing to millions of seniors, patients, veterans, and children in need.”

Nestucca K-8 School to set out welcome mat for Cycle Oregon Classic, Sept. 11-12

By TIM HIRSCH of the

Sun

Nestucca Valley School District will be rolling out the welcome mat for an estimated 1,000 bicycle riders when the Cycle Oregon Classic, a week-long tour, pedals into Cloverdale on Monday, Sept. 11.

In what will be Cycle Oregon’s last “Classic” event (they will continue holding shorter events), the district is hosting a stopover on the tour that will take riders from Albany to Carlton on Sept. 10 (73.3 miles), Carlton to the Nestucca K-8 campus on Sept. 11 (54.5 miles), an out-and-back optional trip to Cape Meares on Sept. 12, from Cloverdale to Toledo on Sept. 13

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Special tasting flight and Nestucca Bay Creamery Cheese pairing with Sam Parra of Parra Wine Co

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(76 miles), an out-and-back optional trip on Sept. 14 from Toledo to Newport (34 miles), from Toledo to Alsea on Sept. 15 (74 miles), and, finally from Alsea back to Albany on Sept. 16 (70 miles).

At the K-8 campus the riders will turn the fields in back of the school into a temporary city that will not only provide sleeping accommodations but also meal service. And that’s where some of the extracurricular activities of the district will step in. Groups/teams such as the Nestucca volleyball program will donate their help for activities such as meal service and loading and unloading bags and, in turn, be rewarded by Cycle Oregon with grant money.

As well, once the event is over, the

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district will have the opportunity to apply for a community grant.

“That will probably be something we’ll pursue for the bike projects going on here because it’s a natural connection,” Chad Holloway, NVSD director of maintenance, transportation and alternative education, told the Sun

The event will also promise a chance for Chamber member businesses to promote their enterprise via a booth that the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce will have on site. As well, there will be concerts and other entertainment on both Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 11 and 12, starting at 7:30 p.m., that the public is welcome to attend.

“This is something that gives an

opportunity for extracurricular activities to raise some money that they wouldn’t have otherwise,” Holloway said about the value of Nestucca’s participation in the ride. “It also gives us broader exposure and provides some of those really important connections to folks that will be interested in helping us out with some of the bike projects and other things we have going on.

“I’m excited that we get to be hosts for the last Cycle Oregon, which is an Oregon institution.”

For more information about the 2023 Cycle Oregon Classic and its layover in Cloverdale, visit cycleoregon.com/ride/ classic/. For more information on the Nestucca Valley School District, visit Nestucca.k12.or.us.

PET PARTNERS OF THE OREGON COAST hopes to raise awareness on its efforts to bring love to people at hospitals, courtrooms and more, via a walk set for Sept. 23 at Sitka Sedge State Natural Area.

From the beginning, Tillamook County embraced community-based tourism

By Nan Devlin, Executive Director, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association

When Visit

Tillamook Coast was formed in 2014 as the county’s official tourism organization, and as part of the Economic Development Council (EDC), there was a clear directive from former county commissioner Mark Labhart. He said make sure the lodging tax grows each year. He was committed to putting the funds to work in our communities. And that vision has continued for 10 years. More than $10 million in tourism facilities grants, and $1 million in tourism marketing grants, have been awarded throughout the county. Many other investments have been made, including south county, which has been the recipient of several more millions, including the Kiwanda Corridor Project.

OCEANSIDE had large turnouts for community planning meetings, and made sure everyone knew when each workshop was scheduled!

Nestucca Anglers to raise funds by selling historic Nestucca River Fisherman’s Map

By CHELSEA YARNELL for the Sun

Back in the 1950-60s, local fisherman wanted to share their fishing memories with generations to come. So, using their local knowledge and experience, a Nestucca River Fisherman’s map highlighting the local’s favorite fishing holes was created.

The Nestucca Anglers are currently selling copies of the map with funds being dedicated back to the organization’s work and commitment to stream enhancement, education, and fishing opportunity.

THE NESTUCCA ANGLERS is selling Nestucca River Fisherman’s Map as a fundraiser for their organization. The copyrighted map highlights favorite, local fishing holes that have been named and noted for generations.

The map can only be purchased at nestuccaanglers.com. Maps can be purchased as black & white or colored prints, as well as the option to have the map matted and framed. Prices range from $100-$400 based on customizations.

Ray Hammer, owner of Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods store in the 90s, was the last person to update the map.

“He spoke to local people and gathered various history of the holes on the map,” Nestucca Anglers President Ron Byrd said. Byrd also owned Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods for eight years.

Recently, the copyrights to the map were passed on to the Nestucca Anglers.

What wasn’t put into context at that time is that Tillamook County was embarking on community-based tourism, a form of tourism and destination management rarely practiced in the U.S. A few months ago, during a presentation to The George Washington University, the director of the graduate tourism program, Dr. Cavet Tosun, stated he had been searching for a tourism organization that is committed to community-based tourism. “I finally found it in Tillamook County,” he said.

What is community-based tourism?

The United Nations Development Programme defines it as one of the solutions for sustainable tourism and destination management because, under this framework, local people are the key decision-makers of their tourism development and the ones to fully benefit from it. It’s about residents having a say in balancing growth and managing impacts caused by tourism activities.

In addition to grants and investments, the county and Visit Tillamook Coast implemented community-based tourism through many “listening tours” over the years. Over four years, two rounds of 16 meetings each were facilitated by the Futures Council. Another extensive round was held in 2019 with Future iQ, a consultancy hired by the county to help revise the grants around sustainable tourism principles.

In January 2019, Visit Tillamook Coast became a 501c6 destination management organization, separate from the EDC. As Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA), we developed a new strategic plan based on community tourism,

CAPE MEARES held their community planning workshops at the historic community center. Many of the participants attended every meeting.

and developed initiatives that support environmental stewardship, workforce training, businesses and other focus areas that keep community at its core. While we did all that and more before 2019, it moved to the forefront of our work.

Over the last 18 months, TCVA has been conducting community and destination management planning workshops throughout the county. We’ve worked with Garibaldi, Bay City, Manzanita, Cape Meares and Oceanside. In October, we’ll begin the process with Rockaway Beach, and after the first of the year, Netarts. This gives residents a voice in the future of their community, with prioritized projects and possible sources of funding.

What we learn from the process is how to help communities enhance livability while also serving the visitors that spend close to $300 million a year in our county. What communities learn is the power of coming together on shared ideas, and how lodging tax can help them achieve their goals. The TLT can’t fund everything, but it can support many projects, such as trail development, supporting STR code enforcement, wayfinding and information that helps visitors understand what is important to that community.

Are there times of the year when it feels tourism is overwhelming us? You bet. But those times also help keep our beloved businesses in business – as they are part of the community, too.

“The community and fishermen back in the day developed this little map,” Byrd said. “We thought it would be a great opportunity to get the maps out there since it is a piece of history.”

Nestucca Anglers is a 400-member strong organization that oversees the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Salmon Trout Enhancement Program at Rhoades Pond. Since 1999, 100,000 fall Chinook salmon have been raised through the program each year. Members

participate in each step of the process including: collecting adult fish in the rivers for broodstock, rearing, clipping (clipping party held every year on the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend), and release of smolts.

“The donations we receive go towards the maintenance of the pond or any equipment we need,” Byrd said. “The only thing we are funded by is ODFW purchases the food for the fish. After that, we are 100 percent self-sufficient between volunteer hours and donations from the community. It’s amazing the support we get from the community.”

This year, the Nestucca Anglers are celebrating 25 years as an organization. Through the years, in addition to raising more than 2 million fall Chinook, numerous upgrades have been made to Rhodes Pond including taking a once abandoned dirt pond and turning it into a stable paved pond.

The next Nestucca Anglers event will be their broodstock collection day slated for Sept. 18.

“If anyone wants to participate, they can contact us,” Byrd said. “There are signs about the event down by the river, you will know about it.”

To become a member of Nestucca Anglers, either volunteer hours or a monetary donation is accepted for membership status. Not all members of the organization actively fish, but do share an interest in healthy rivers and healthy fish.

For more information and to contact the organization, visit nestuccaanglers.com.

Historical Society to host cemetery tour, workshop

The Tillamook County Historical Society is hosting “Journey Through Time,” a tour and preservation workshop on Saturday, Sept. 16, 1-2:30 p.m., at Bay City IOOF Cemetery, 7555 Doughty Rd., Tillamook.

The Historical Society is billing the guided journey through the cemetery as a chance to “discover stories of resilience, triumphs and everyday life” during this visit of the final resting places of notable individuals from Tillamook’s past.

Participants will have the chance to learn to use the “Find a Grave” mobile app, a tool that the Historical Society says is a “valuable tool for genealogy enthusiasts and history buffs.”

“JOURNEY THROUGH TIME,” a tour and preservation workshop set for Sept. 16 at Bay City IOFF Cemetery, is being hosted by Tillamook County Historical Society.

During this practical training session, attendees will discover how to locate grave markers, access historical information, and contribute to the virtual memorialization of those buried. The event will conclude with a demonstration on safely cleaning gravestone by using the D/W Bio Solution.

Those planning to attend should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sunscreen, hats, note-taking materials and a mobile device with the “Find a Grave” app installed. For more information, contact the Tillamook County Historical Society at tillcohs@gmail.com.

Celebration of life for Peter Byrne set for Sept. 17

Peter Byrne’s Celebration of a Life will be held at the Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City, on Sep. 17, 2-4 p.m.

A longtime Pacific City resident, Byrne

was a WWII veteran, conservationist, explorer, and author. He died in Tillamook on July 28, 2023. He was 97. For more information, contact Cathy Griffin at 310344-7057 or cathy@griffinnetwork.com.

Photos courtesy of TCVA

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A Revved Up Showcase

Historical Cloverdale Cruisin’ welcomes wide-variety of hot rods and classics

DOWNTOWN CLOVERDALE celebrated this year’s Labor Day weekend by looking to the past as it hosted an estimated 50 to 60 hot rods, classic cars, trucks and motorcycles during its annual HIstoric Cloverdale Cruisin’. Held Saturday, Sept. 2, the event also raised approximately $450 for the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District.

Watersheds Council to host presentation on Trout Unlimited

Nestucca, Neskowin, and Sand Lake Watersheds Council is inviting the public to its annual meeting on Sept. 15, 6-8 p.m., when Terry Turner, Oregon Council Chair of Trout Unlimited, will discuss the projects and partnerships of Trout Unlimited and the Salmon SuperHwy. The meeting will be held at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

TROUT UNLIMITED Oregon Council Chair Terry Turner.

The core of Trout Unlimited’s mission is to “connect, protect, and restore cold-water fisheries and their habitat.” The organization has been focused on opening 170 miles of habitat for all five species of salmon and steelhead. In order to

complete this goal and support other projects that focus on fisheries conservation and habitat restoration, they partner with several groups including Salmon SuperHwy and local watershed councils.

At the meeting, Nestucca, Neskowin, and Sand Lake Watersheds Council will also discuss recent projects, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, and present the Council’s Strategic Framework.

There will also be food, drinks, and raffle prizes available for attendees. For more information, visit nestuccawaters.org/ events.

Photos by Tim Hirsch

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Playing the Long Game

Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic to bring top surfers to Pacific City when it returns Sept. 16-17

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

Surf, sun and smiles are on the horizon the weekend of Sept. 15-17 when the 23rd annual Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic welcomes surfers from near and far for its annual competition in Pacific City.

The event will kick-off on Friday, Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m., with an opening party where competitors will check-in and both the public and surfers will take in the surf-rock sounds of Groundswell and sample food and beverage by Pelican Brewing, Goofy Foot Pretzels, JuneShine and Guayaki. The opening night party is also being hailed as a great time to buy merchandise before it sells out, as it often has, once the live action gets going on Saturday and Sunday.

Heats in the two-day competition will begin early the next day with the first surfers showing the judges what they’ve got at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Competition will continue until 6 p.m. with finals action going live the following day, Sunday, Sept. 17, starting at 8 a.m.

The 15 divisions in the contest will range from boys/girls 12 years and older to men/women 60 and older. As well, there will be a kids with parent division. Competition will be judged on commitment and degree of difficulty to the wave; innovative and progressive maneuvers; variety of maneuvers; speed, power and flow; and longevity of the ride.

Lisa Macy-Baker, who is organizing the event on behalf of Moment Surf Co., says the event is popular not just for competition but for the chance to see surfers demonstrate their skill in a familyfriendly setting.

“For surfers and spectators alike, it’s become a desired event. We (filled) up faster than we ever have before. For spectators, it’s a great weekend to be in a beautiful location, to see some great surfing and to experience a terrific surfing community. You definitely feel that vibe, and, plus you get the great experience of listening to our announcers, who are comedians themselves.”

Macy-Baker said that surfing — and competing — here in Pacific City is attractive for many reasons.

“We typically have nice sandbar setups during the month of September, and, typically, we have decent conditions. The Cape creates a unique climate (for surfing). It has a tendency to block certain swells and create a little better sandbar setup than the shifty setups from Cape Lookout where there’s so much open water that there’s a lot more shiftiness in the sound. You get a little more consistency (surfing here).”

She says the appeal of a longboard competition remains a big draw. She said some of the appeal of the longboard is its history and tradition, but also the ability to get into a wave sooner.

“(The appeal…is also the ability to walk to the nose (of the board) and make unique manuevers,” she added.

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In addition to the contest, the event will feature the return of Coastal Craft, a live surfboard shaping event featuring Pacific Northwest shapers Brian Anderson of Brand Surboards, Chris Bauer of Bauer Surboards, Al Ciske of NME Shapes, Jared Matchniff of Niff Surboards, plus Dan Murdey, and Taylor Pace. Each of the boards will be up for bid during a silent auction that will begin on Sept. 14 and end on Sept. 17. As well, El Brado Fiberglass will craft a basic glass job for each board.

COMPETING SURFERS will hit the breaking waters of Cape Kiwanda Sept. 16-17 when the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic holds its 23rd annual event. The event will serve as a fundraiser for Pacific City Skateboard Park, Maui Strong, and injured surfer John Baker.

SILENT AUCTION

There will also be a wide range of additional goods auctioned off during the silent auction. At press time, confirmed items ranged from custom surfboards to original paintings and photography to lodging packages. To view the updated list of items or to bid online, visit https://www.32auctions.com/CKLC2023.

And it’s all for not just one good cause, but three. A portion of the funds raised will go towards maintenance of the Pacific City Skatepark, to Maui Strong and to help former competitor and longtime surfer John Baker, who suffered a serious bicycle accident when he was hit by a car, pay for medical expenses.

“We work really hard to make it a competitor-friendly event,” Macy-Baker added. “We really want to bring the community together.”

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

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Calendar Events of

MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 8, 4-7 p.m. Underhill Plaza, 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Variety of vendors with fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, and much more. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.

BIRD WATCHING EXPLORIENCE

Sept. 8, 9 a.m. Cutler City Wetlands Open Space, Lincoln City. Meet at pull-out on SW 63rd west off Hwy 101 in Cutler city. Walk through trees, wetlands and along the shore. Free and no registration required. Visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.

‘AGNES OF GOD’

Sept. 8 & 9, 7 p.m. and Sept. 10, 2 p.m. NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36115 9th St., Nehalem. Tickets available at the door only. Visit ncrd.org or call 855444-6273.

PORT OF GARIBALDI SEAFOOD & SPIRITS FESTIVAL

Sept. 8, 4-8 p.m., Sept. 9, noon-8 p.m., and Sept. 10, noon-4 p.m. Port of Garibaldi Event Tent, 107 Jerry Creasy Way, Garibaldi. Live music, educational demonstrations and sampling by local seafood experts and chefs, samples and sales by local wineries, breweries and distilleries. For more information or tickets, visit portofgaribaldi.org.

PICTIONARY NIGHT

Sept. 9, 5-6:30 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.

ROCKAWAY BEACH KICKBALL TOURNAMENT

Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 504 N. 3rd Ave., Rockaway Beach. Hosted by Rockaway Beach Knight Lions. Limited to 40 players. For more information or to register, email rockawaybeachlions.com.

NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 9, 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.

WINE, WOMEN & DEMENTIA DOCUMENTARY

Sept. 9, 1-4 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Free community screening followed by Q&A with the film maker. Email libra11254@gmail. com or call 503-753-7907.

TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner of Laurel Ave. & Second St., Tillamook. Fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, SNAP match. Visit tillamookchamber.org.

PAINT AND SIP

Sept. 9, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Paint and Sip event with Tayler Blackman. $45 fee includes supplies, instruction, and first beverage. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

PACIFIC CITY

FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 10, 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.

CERAMIC TILES CLASS

Sept. 10, 2-4 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Make your own ceramic tiles with Michelle Schuller. Held three consecutive Sundays. $40 fee includes supplies and instruction. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

HIKING EXPLORIENCE

Sept. 10, 10 a.m. Agnes Creek Trailhead, Lincoln City. Guided hike on 2 mile trail. Free and no registration required. Visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-9961274.

NESTUCCA VALLEY LIONS CLUB MEETING

Sept. 11, 6 p.m. The Lion’s Den, 34510 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Email nestuccavalleylions@gmail.com.

PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS

Sept. 11, 13 & 15, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/ walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text).

23RD ANNUAL CAPE KIWANDA LONGBOARD CLASSIC Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m., Sept. 16, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Beach at Cape Kiwanda State Park, Pacific City. Proceeds benefit Pacific City Skate Park maintenance, the Maui Strong Fund, and surfer John Baker. Visit capekiwandalongboardclassic.com.

PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATER-SANITARY

AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

Sept. 12, 5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit pcjwsa.com.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Sept. 13, 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). Visit co.tillamook.or.us/bocc.

MEET THE WINEMAKER

Sept. 13, 5-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Meet winemaker Sam Parra and taste his creations. $25 for flight of 5 wines and cheeses. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION

DISTRICT BOARD MEETING

Sept. 13, 4 p.m. Hebo Fire Station, 30710 Hwy. 101 S., Hebo. Call 503-392-3313.

SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY STORYTIME

Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Co-hosted by David and Theresa. All ages invited. Call 503-965-6163.

ROCKAWAY BEACH ARTISANS MARKET

Sept. 14, 4-8 p.m. Ocean’s Edge Wayside, South 1st St., Rockaway Beach. Visit rockawaybeach.net.

NESTUCCA, NESKOWIN, AND SAND LAKE

WATERSHEDS COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING

Sept. 15, 6-8 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Public invited to hear speaker Terry Turner discuss projects and partnerships of Trout Unlimited and learn more about the watersheds council. Visit nestuccawaters. org or call 503-965-2200.

MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 15, 4-7 p.m. Underhill Plaza, 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Variety of vendors with fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, and much more. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.

CAPE KIWANDA LONGBOARD CLASSIC

Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m., Sept. 16, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Beach at Cape Kiwanda State Park, Pacific City. Proceeds benefit Pacific City Skate Park maintenance, the Maui Strong Fund, and surfer John Baker. Visit capekiwandalongboardclassic.com.

MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK

Sept. 15, 9 p.m. Goodspeed Park, 3rd St. and Del Monte Ave., Tillamook. Free showing of “Lightyear.”

Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church

NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 16, 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.

PACIFIC CITY BEACH AND RIVERSIDE CLEANUP

Sept. 16, 8:30-noon. Meet at Cape Kiwanda State Park parking lot, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Dress for weather; gloves, trash bags and water bottles provided. To register, visit solveoregon.org.

BAY CITY CEMETERY TOUR & WORKSHOP

Sept. 16, 1-2:30 p.m. Bay City IOOF Cemetery, 7555 Doughty Rd., Bay City. Presented by Tillamook County Historical Society. Email tillcohs@gmail.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Sept. 16, 5-7 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.

MARILYN BURKHARDT SELF PORTRAIT DISPLAY RECEPTION

Sept. 16, 1-4 p.m. Marilyn Burkhardt Gallery, 34395 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. Some items available for purchase. Visit marilynburkhardt.com.

5K COLOR FUN RUN

Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-noon. Port of Tillamook Bay, 4000 Blimp Blvd., Tillamook. To register, visit tillamookelc. org.

CRABBING EXPLORIENCE

Sept. 16 noon. Meet at pavilion end of SW 51st St., Lincoln City. Brief orientation followed by crabbing on Siletz Bay. Free and no registration required. Visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.

TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner of Laurel Ave. & Second St., Tillamook. Fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, SNAP match. Visit tillamookchamber.org.

LIVE MUSIC

Sept. 17, 3-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Jordan Rivers Band. Free admission. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

PACIFIC CITY FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 17, 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.

MUSEUM DAY AT TILLAMOOK AIR MUSEUM

Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tillamook Air Museum, 6030 Hangar Rd., Tillamook. Guest speaker Dan Petkunas. Visit tillamookair.com to get free entry ticket.

NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD MEETING

Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m. Nestucca Valley Jr/Sr High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale.

PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS

Sept. 18, 20 & 22, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. 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

Sept. 19, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

Sept. 19, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Learn about David’s Chair at free community event. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Sept. 20, 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). Visit co.tillamook.or.us/bocc.

SHERIFF JOSHUA BROWN

TOWN HALL SERIES

Sept. 20, 4-5:30 a.m. Tillamook County Library Main Branch; Sept. 21, 4-5:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City; Sept. 22, 4-5:30 p.m., Manzanita Library. Updates on Sheriff’s Office plus time for questions.

ROCKAWAY BEACH ARTISANS MARKET

Sept. 21, 4-8 p.m. Ocean’s Edge Wayside, South 1st St., Rockaway Beach. Visit rockawaybeach.net.

HIKING EXPLORIENCE

Sept. 21, 1 p.m. Meet at Cutler City Wetlands Trailhead, Lincoln City. Guided hike exploring wetlands. Free and no registration required. Visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.

MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 22, 4-7 p.m. Underhill Plaza, 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Variety of vendors with fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, and much more. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.

MCMINNVILLE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

Sept. 23, 7 p.m. NCRD, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Award-winning short films. $10 tickets, available at the door. Visit ncrd.org.

TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner of Laurel Ave. & Second St., Tillamook. Fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, SNAP match. Visit tillamookchamber.org.

BINGO NIGHT

Sept. 23, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Free Bingo. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 23, 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.

BLOCK PRINTING CLASS

Sept. 23, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Carve your own block print and press into mixed media. $55 fee includes supplies and instruction and first beverage. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

FALL KITE FESTIVAL

Sept. 23-24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. D River Wayside, Lincoln City, Visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-2119.

PACIFIC CITY

FARMERS MARKET

Sept. 24, 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.

Photo by Tim Hirsch

School supplies sought for Nestucca K-8

By CHELSEA YARNELL for the Sun

The South County Good Neighbors Program, NESKO Women’s Club, and Oregon Coast Bank are collecting donations of school supplies for Nestucca K-8 School.

“The Good Neighbors Program has been doing it for many, many years,” JoAnne Watters said. “NESKO Women’s Club has teamed up and they’re such an amazing support of this. They’re quite generous.”

This year, the wish list of items include: large boxes of Kleenex, bottles of hand sanitizer, #2 Ticonderoga pencils, large pink pearl erasers, red ink pens, packs of Crayola colored pencils, packs of 24 crayons, packages of fine-tipped and broad-tipped Crayola markers, rulers with inch and centimeter markings, glue sticks, folders with bottom pockets, collegeruled loose leaf paper, college-ruled spiral notebooks, 100-page college ruled composition notebooks, and 100-page composition notebooks.

In years past, the two groups collected enough items that cases of supplies were donated to the school.

“It’s quite amazing everything that we can gather,” Watters said. “We get donations from all different directions.”

Watters recalled a time that she was at the post office and received a box from a lady filled with boxes of pencils and crayons.

“We’re blessed,” Watters said. “We have a wonderful community.”

School supplies can be brought to the Sept. 13 NESKO Women’s Club meeting at the Kiawanda Community Center.

“Many of us don’t have our own children (in grade school) anymore, so it’s kind of fun providing some of the things that we give,” Watters said. “(The amount of

Commissioners seeking to fill TAC openings

The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Tillamook County Tourism Advisory Committee. The Board is seeking one citizen-at-large member to represent North County and one Lodging Provider to represent North County. The Tourism Advisory Committee is composed of nine members who review tourismrelated grant applications, advise the Board of Commissioners on proposed policies for the use of Tillamook County Transient Lodging Tax funds and other tourismrelated matters. There is no financial compensation. Membership application forms are available on the County website under the Board of Commissioners’ Committees page. Applications should be e-mailed to Isabel Gilda in the Commissioners’ Office at igilda@ co.tillamook.or.us by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22. For more information on how to submit an electronic application, call Gilda at 503-842-3431.

THE SOUTH COUNTY GOOD NEIGHBORS PROGRAM, NESKO Women’s Club, and Oregon Coast Bank (pictured) are collecting school supply donations that will be gifted to Nestucca K-8 School.

supplies collected) gets the school through the spring and then we have another fundraiser for different things they need.”

Donations can also be dropped off by coordinating with Watters by contacting her at 503-965-6320.

Oregon Coast Bank is also participating in a school supply collection drive with an emphasis on highly-desired hygiene items such as: Kleenex, Clorox wipes, and hand sanitizer.

“We’re focusing on these items because they seem like things that are needed on an ongoing (basis),” Oregon Coast Bank employee Karen Riske said.

This is the second year Oregon Coast Bank has participated in the donation collection, and Riske can see it becoming an annual thing.

“We had a lot of donations, probably 10-12 bags of items,” Riske said about last year’s efforts. “People are super kind in this community.”

Donations will be accepted at Oregon Coast Bank through Sept. 22.

PC-Pour planning ‘Community Conversations’

This fall, PC-Pour will now be hosting community get togethers on Tuesday evenings at PC-Pour, and the wine bar is now looking for presenters who want to share topics of interest to our residents. Two events are already on the schedule.

• Tuesday, Sept. 19, 5-6:30 p.m. – Jeff Kallevig will demonstrate the Mobility Track Chair that is now housed at PC-Pour for use by PC residents and guests. He will explain the history behind the David’s Chair program and outline the reservation process.

• Tuesday, Sept. 26, 5-6:30 p.m. – Joel Zwink will be walking attendees through a photographic journey of the area and give tips on how to get the most out of your camera phone.

There is no charge to attend these events, and PC-Pour’s normal menu of food and drink will be available for purchase. Because space is limited, attendees do need to register in advance at pc-pour.com. Those that have a topic they’d like to present, can contact PCPour at management@pc-pour.com.

Sunstones - Oregon’s State Gemstone

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

Earrings • Pendants (made in house)

Del Mar 503-965-6334 www.PierAveRockShop.com

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

Photo courtesy of Karen Riske

Tides (at

Swooping in for the Save

Great blue heron rescued from fishing line entanglement at Town Lake

By CHELSEA YARNELL for the Sun

Over Labor Day weekend, Jon Hess of Portland was out fishing at Town Lake (north of Woods) when he heard a commotion.

“When I went down to the boat ramp, I suddenly heard some thrashing around and saw this great blue heron suspended above the water,” Hess said.

The bird had gotten caught in some fishing line attached to a tree and was hanging 15 feet in the air.

“There was nothing I could do about it and no (other bystanders) had cell reception,” Hess said. So, he went back to the house he was staying at and gathered phone numbers of some resources he thought could help. It was eventually suggested that he call local dispatch and Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District.

“They were so willing to help; it was amazing,” Hess said. “They asked if I could meet them and show them were to go. It was like a minute later and I saw a fire engine going up the street and they had a whole crew there.”

After being dispatched to the scene on Sept. 3, Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District arrived with Engine 87 and Rescue 83.

“Animals are not a big call for us, but we figured we have lots of ladders and could figure out how to get it down,” Division Chief of Training Jeremy Neel said. Neel said that the majority of the crew that arrived on scene were from their volunteer staff.

Upon arriving, Neel detailed that two bystanders had boarded a canoe and attached a knife to a long rod. Hess was able to capture the entire rescue on video and posted the recording in the What’s Up Pacific City Facebook group page.

“They were able to cut the string and dropped the heron into the canoe and brought it over to the landing,” Neel said.

After examination, it was assumed that the bird had some sort of deformity to its wing.

“We covered it with a blanket to stop it from being stimulated,”

NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT responded to a call of a great blue heron entangled in fishing line in a tree above Town Lake. The bird was freed and transported to the Wildlife Center of the North Coast in Astoria.

Neel said.

The Wildlife Center of the North Coast out of Astoria was contacted and local volunteer Olivia Hooley was able to stabilize and transport the bird.

“I’ve been a volunteer for WCNC for 23 years,” Hooley said. “My job was to check out the bird and get it packaged to transport…It was a double, broken wing situation so it makes it very hard to move the bird. I straightened out the wings and stabilized them with a blanket tucked under them. The heron was just accepting the help and wasn’t fighting me at all.”

The bird was taken to WCNC for additional care.

Reflecting on the whole experience, Hess expressed awe for all those who showed up to help.

“Olivia was so friendly and helpful, and I was really impressed with the fire department being okay to share their resource like that,” Hess said.

Photos courtesy of Jon Hess

Building Bridges Across Differences

Ateam of nine Oregonians who have worked across differences to promote financial education and empowerment in Tillamook County has been selected to showcase its efforts at the 2023 BridgeBuilding Innovation Showcase.

The team came together in late 2022 as part of Urban Rural Action’s Uniting for Action on the Oregon Economy, a non-partisan program that brought together Oregonians in Portland Metro, Benton County, and Tillamook County to address financial literacy gaps, support aspiring entrepreneurs, and help vulnerable and homeless individuals find productive employment.

The Tillamook team partnered with Financial Beginnings Oregon to develop a plan to train volunteers and offer financial literacy classes through community partners and area schools. The financial resources and empowerment courses are promoted through local partner Tillamook County Wellness. Helping Hands, TBCC and Trask High School are already offering Financial Beginnings courses. The program is slated to expand to CARE, Inc., Habitat for Humanity, and Tides of Change, as well as into all local school districts.

“URA’s work provides a path for people who want to develop the tools to be able to communicate effectively and effect change in the form of a collective project,” said Maree Beers, the Financial Beginnings Community Partner Lead. “Our communities and our country are so much stronger when we unite as Oregonians and Americans to tackle shared challenges. I’m very excited by what we’re accomplishing

together!”

The Tillamook group is one of six teams of Americans from across the country who are being recognized for volunteering their time to work across political, racial, religious, generational, and other differences to solve local problems. The Showcase will consist of a live event at the Unity Temple on the Plaza in Kansas City on October 14, 2023 and a virtual webinar on October 19, 2023.

The Tillamook team was selected for the Showcase following a competitive process that included a written application and an interview with two judges who explored the team’s efforts to build relationships across differences and engage the broader community in addressing financial literacy.

The Uniting for Action on the Oregon Economy program has received financial support through the “Healing Starts Here” initiative from New Pluralists, which supports community-based efforts that promote belonging, embrace differences, and counteract divisive forces.

To learn more about local financial education programs, visit tillamookcountywellness.org.