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Tillamook is among five Oregon cities given an exemption to the curbside recycling law
BY ANTHONY RIMEL arimel@countrymedia.net TILLAMOOK – In 1983 the Oregon Legislature passed the “Opportunity to Recycle Act,” which required all cities with populations of more than 4,000 to have curbside recycling at least once a month. Nearly 30 years later, the city of Tillamook still does not have curbside recycling – making it and handful of similarly sized cities in rural areas of Oregon the only cities in the state not
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Alan Barton of Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery was involved in a study of the impact of ocean acidification on oyster larvae production.
meeting the statute’s requirements. Leslie Kochan, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s waste reduction specialist for the northwestern part of the state, said that in 1999 Tillamook was allowed to go on an “alternate agreement” where it promoted recycling education and drop-off locations instead of mandating its trash hauler provide curbside recycling. Kochan said Tillamook was allowed to enter into the agreement
because it was in a “unique” situation – its population was only just over 4,000, and there are no cities its size or larger nearby. “Most similarly sized cities have a hauler that services a wider area,” she said. A trash hauler servicing an area as small as Tillamook would have a harder time achieving the volume that would make curbside recycling profitable. ANTHONY RIMEL/HEADLIGHT HERALD
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Oysters Princesses and zombies: spring musicals arrive in acid Teen girls
BY ERIN DIETRICH edietrich@countrymedia.net NETARTS – After four years of research, oyster farmers at Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery have concluded that ocean acidification is harmful to oyster larvae. Alan Barton, production manager at the privately-owned hatchery, and an oceanic researcher and engineer, was enlisted at Whiskey Creek in 2008, by owners Mark Weigardt and Sue Cudd. Weigardt and Cudd were shocked in 2007 when, after 30 years of problem-free oyster farming, they could no longer keep the fertilized larvae alive.
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The undead (THS drama students) rehearse their “Thriller-esque” dance moves for their upcoming spring musical, Pom Pom Zombies, which opens April 19 and runs through April 22.
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Nestucca theatre season has a fairy tale ending
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BY ERIN DIETRICH edietrich@countrymedia.net CLOVERDALE – Nestucca High School will mark 50 years of spring musicals this week, celebrating with a glittery performance of the fairy tale, “Cinderella.” Starring senior Jessica Elder as Cinderella and sophomore Brian Andersen as the prince, the play features a beautiful set, with a regal throne room, carriage and English cobblestone village. The stepmother is played by sophomore Valora Brunner; the stepsisters are COURTESY PHOTO portrayed by junior Jenny Sewell and Wicked stepsisters Andrea Polivka, left, sophomore Andrea Polivka. Cinderella is a favorite of both NHS and Jenny Sewell, take to the stage. music program director Kathleen Ser“The songs are really fun, and it’s ven and Kelli McMellon, producers and been a long time since we’ve done directors of this year’s program.
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something so familiar, and a Disney classic – one we’ve never done before,” Serven said. Serven, a NHS graduate herself, took over the spring musical after the retirement of her own former director, Mack Pimentel, in 1997. Pimentel directed Nestucca’s first musical in 1962 – a production of “Oklahoma,” which the school has performed many times since. Pimentel, who lives in Pacific City, still substitutes at the high school. Serven said she had giant shoes to fill when she took over the spring musical from Pimentel. “He was very popular, respected and all his students adored him,” she said.
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BY ANTHONY RIMEL arimel@countrymedia.net Tillamook High School’s spring musical could not have a more classic plot: a high school cheerleader eats a radioactive hotdog, dies, then comes back as a zombie and starts attacking her classmates. “It’s about zombie cheerleaders. That’s pretty abnormal,” said Mahonie Fry, who plays the reanimated cheerleader in this year’s spring musical, “Pom Pom Zombies.” Fry, a freshman, said the show’s unique plot is part of what made her audition. “I’ve always liked singing and acting, but the prospect of becoming a zombie also kind of attracted me. “This show is hilarious. I read the script and I laughed so hard.” Dakota Cloud, who plays the villainous Ivan Ratnick, said there are lots of things that make the show unique. “The show in general is a classic bad guy, zombie thing,” he said. “There is a little surprise for when people get here, what the zombies are actually going to do. It’s pretty unique.” Cloud, a senior, has been in every show for the last four years. In this play, his fairly reserved character lets a lot out during one of his dance scenes. “I’m supposed to be this really sophisticated businessman. For my dance we decided he needed to let loose a little,” said Cloud. He calls his character a “crazy little man.” “Normally I’m the good guy, so it’s weird to be the bad guy,” he said.
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Dairy Princess-Ambassador crown is passed to Martin BY DENISE PORTER davdenporter@oregoncoast.com
TILLAMOOK—Taryn Martin stood before a crowd of dairy farmers, industry supporters, friends and family April 14 at the Tillamook County Creamery Association Visitors’ Center. She told the audience promoting the dairy industry was more than a job, it was her passion. Martin, 21, works on her family’s Tillamook dairy farm, where the cows produce milk for award-winning Tillamook Cheese. At the end of the evening, a panel of three judges selected her as the 54th Tillamook County Dairy Princess-Ambassador. She will spend the next year traveling to county schools and state-wide events as a member of the Oregon
Dairy Princess Court. “I was so excited when the crown was placed on my head. I just really look forward to serving Tillamook County and promoting Tillamook and the dairymen and women,” Martin said. Martin said she was most looking forward to “the Tillamook County Fair. I’ll be able to help with the ice cream tasting contest and talk to people at the milking parlor.” Promoting dairy products and educating youth are familiar jobs for Martin. She was one of the fledgling members of the Tillamook County Creamery Association’s Loaf Love Tour in 2010. Martin traveled the West Coast speaking with consumers about Tillamook Cheese and life on her family’s dairy.
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