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Road bond measure highlights May 21 primary election By Joe Wrabek For the Citizen
Ballots are scheduled to hit Tillamook County voters’ mailboxes May 3 for the Tuesday, May 21 primary election. In Tillamook County, the $15 million road bond dominates the ballot, while the Tillamook School District in central county has a smaller bond issue of its own on the ballot – for $1 million – for safety and security improvements at its schools. There’s a lot more on the ballot besides the bond measures, however. The primary election in odd-numbered years is when voters elect port commissioners, school board members, and the governing
boards of all the other special districts, and Tillamook County has a lot of those special districts. This May, voters will be electing members of the governing bodies of three port districts, three school districts, five fire districts, five sewer districts, two joint waterand-sewer “authorities,” and fifteen water districts, plus the Nehalem Bay Health District, the countywide 9-1-1 District, North County Recreation District, Tillamook County Transportation District, and Tillamook Bay Community College. Only a handful of those races are contested. In a number of instances, there isn’t even a candidate filed for a
position that’s up for election. In north Tillamook County, here’s who’s running for what: • PORT OF GARIBALDI: Incumbents Bob Browning (Pos. 1), John Luquette (Pos. 2), Valerie Folkema (Pos. 4) and Paul Daniels (Pos. 5) are all unopposed. Daniels was also appointed to fill a vacancy and is running for election to the balance of his term. • PORT OF NEHALEM: Jim Peters (Pos. 1) and incumbent Rick Dart (Pos. 4) are unopposed. • NEAH-KAH-NIE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Terry Kelly (Zone 1), Mike Tosch (Zone 3) and incumbent Patrick Ryan (Zone 4) are all unopposed. • NEHALEM BAY FIRE
& RESCUE DISTRICT: Incumbents John Steele (Pos. 1) and Walt Covert (Pos. 2) are unopposed. • NEDONNA FIRE DISTRICT: Incumbents Vickie Goodman (Pos. 1), Clyde Barnhill (Pos. 4), and Terry Bowman (Pos. 5) are unopposed. • GARIBALDI RURAL FIRE DISTRICT: Incumbents Steve Vanderhoef (Pos. 1) and Steve Elder (Pos. 3) are unopposed. NO CANDIDATE FILED for Position 2 or Position 4. • NEHALEM BAY WASTEWATER AGENCY: Incumbents Owen Nicholson (Pos. 3), Bradley Beach (Pos. 4) and
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Owner Bonnie Speer gets back to basics at her new studio Page 2
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AUCTION CENTRAL COMING TO NEHALEM First live auction scheduled for Thursday, May 23 Page 9
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The Neah-Kah-Nie High School National Ocean Sciences Bowl team. From left: Branson Laszlo, Willa Childress, coach Beth Gienger, Eric Clifford, Chris Mills, Nathan Imholt and coach Peter Walczak. Courtesy photo
Neah-Kah-Nie NOSB team does itself proud at national competition Proud doesn’t even begin to describe how the Neah-Kah-Nie High School National Ocean Sciences Bowl team coaches feel about this year’s team and their performance at the national competition held April 18-21, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This year, the NKN NOSB team brought home a first-place trophy for its science experts briefing (SEB) and took fourth in the overall the competition, a school record eclipsing its sixth-place finish just a few years ago. As Salmon Bowl champions representing Oregon, Idaho and southwest Washington, senior captain Branson
Laszlo, seniors Chris Mills, Eric Clifford and Willa Childress, junior Nathan Imholt, along with coaches Beth Gienger and Peter Walczak traveled to Milwaukee to compete against 24 other regional winners from around the nation. The national competition consists of two components, the SEB and head-to-head competition against other teams. The SEB required students to look at HR 5864, the Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act of 2012, presented to the US Congress in May of 2012, but which did not pass the House of Representatives. Students were required to adopt
the viewpoint of a stakeholder from a governmental agency, state agency, nongovernmental organization, university and private industry, with at least one of those required to be a physical oceanographer and another a social scientist. The students researched both primary and secondary source documents to support their stakeholder’s viewpoint on the need for national legislation on invasive species and recommendations to improve the bill and make it more appealing for passage through the United States
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The Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay held its annual meeting Monday, April 22, at the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita. EVC President Linda Kozlowski told the audience that the strength of the organization was the wide number of people who have become involved in it. She asked division leaders to highlight their recent achievements. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) leader Bill Harshbarger said 14 new people were trained, bringing the total number available to perform in a disaster up to 76. He added that Paula Peek had trained 40 Teen CERT students at Neahkahnie High School. CERT also recently learned how to provide rehab services to firefighters involved in major incidents. Sue Remy and Paula Peek discussed the five-year history of the local Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) program, which builds neighborhoods as it improves readiness. To date, over 200 locals have signed on and been trained in MYN. Training is also being provided to groups outside north Tillamook County, based on the local success. Peek said last year’s tsunami drill helped involve more people. It also provided good practice for radio communication drills. She said MYN would try do additional communication training every six months. Annual meeting facilitator John Olson called MYN “the backbone of the organization… teaching people to take care of
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How China’s decision affects your recycling
CARTM Director Jan Hamilton explains to Josie Geiger that she will have to hold on to her plant pots for a few weeks until research can be done for new markets or new uses. Plant pots are one of the materials not currently being accepted at CARTM, or anywhere in the world for that matter. Photo by Lorraine Ortiz
Non-Recyclable Plastics Effective immediately, CARTM is unable to accept the following kinds of plastic for recycling: • Containers with #3, #6 or #7 recycling symbols • Plastic bags (thin film plastic) • PP polypropylene bags • Baling twine • Vinyl garden hoses (not rubber) • Plastic coolers • Tool boxes • Fiberglass • Polystyrene food trays • Tyvek • Plastic caps and lids • 55-gallon drums
A salute to moms everywhere... Happy Mother’s Day - May 12
A long time employee at Manzanita Grocery & Deli, 27 years in all, Sue Stinnett is the familiar face in the deli department serving up hot-to-go entrees, fresh deli salads, meats and desserts. She is also the ‘artist’ who assembles fresh deli platters for any special occasion. By the way, she’s a mom. Happy Mother’s Day from your friends at Manzanita Grocery & Deli. “the little apple” 503-368-5362
EVC recounts successes at annual meeting
New policy in China forces CARTM to rethink recycling We’ve all heard “think globally, act locally,” right? This week that adage flipped, as we must now “re-think locally because of global actions.” In response to a sudden decision by China to stop accepting several types of recyclable plastic, CARTM has quickly responded by instituting changes to its plastic recycling program. “The timing is unfortunate. We just asked our community to learn a new method of sorting recyclable paper, which was planned for, but this one came as a big surprise to us, and the rest of the world,” said Jan Hamilton, CARTM executive director. Hamilton put the situation into perspective by pointing out that China’s decision means behavior changes for the local community, but to major urban
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Paula and Bill Peek were named “Volunteers of the Year’ by the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay at its annual meeting held April 22. Accepting the award, Paula told the members, “I’m so proud of all of you. It’s been wonderful working with everybody.” EVCNB Photograph
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CARTM continues to see out new markets for the above items, and for the time being asks that community members hold on to them for a few weeks. If unable to store them, they must be discarded as trash. CARTM does not accept (and does not expect to accept any time soon): • Styrofoam (except packing peanuts for resale) • PVC polyvinylchloride For a full list of acceptable recyclables and how to sort them at home, visit CARTM’s website: www.cartm.org/materials.
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Art Happens moves to new digs in Nehalem After nine years at the same location in downtown Nehalem, Art Happens has moved to a new scaled-down location. Owner Bonnie Speer, now operating from newly-remodeled space in her home, has given up retail in favor of doing what she enjoys doing most – framing. With 22 years experience as a framer, Speer is ecstatic about her new studio, which, with its vaulted ceilings and skylights is flooded with natural light, so much so, it is taking a bit of getting used to. “This is the nicest space I’ve ever had,” says Speer of her new 246-square foot shop. “It allows me to do what I want to do…my art and framing. I’m no longer a slave to retail.” In scaling back, Speer had to give some serious thought as to how best to utilize her new smaller space, considering her old store was roughly 1,200 square feet. Helping her with the task was building contractor Brian Ruef, who did her remodel. With the exception of continuing to stock Lemon
Dog groomer Neil Mibus works on Cody, a cocker spaniel, from his home atop Nehalem hill. Photo By Dave Fisher
Dog grooming with a view The Citizen
For dog owners wondering where Dashing Dog Grooming, until last fall located in Nehalem, disappeared to, it’s just a matter of looking up – up the hill, that is. After three years at his downtown Nehalem location, dog groomer Neil Mibus moved his operation to his home atop Nehalem hill, across from Nehalem City Park. “I love it up here,” says Mibus of his dog grooming space adjoining his home with great views of the surrounding countryside. “My wife calls it ‘groom with a view.’ The sky is always changing… it’s never the same.” So far, so good for Dashing Dog’s new location. “Business has been very good,” said Mibus. “Most clients come to me from referral, which is great. It’s really nice to have the quality of your work on display and recognized.” The three years downtown were well spent, Mibus says of his startup business he launched with his wife, Audene Jay. Already an experienced dog groomer, it was a new venture going into business for himself. In three years time, Mibus built up a clientele, which followed him up the hill when it came time to move. Now, he wants those second homeowners and summertime visitors to the area know that he’s still around, just at a new, quieter location across from a park where dog owners can walk their dogs. “I handle all kinds of dogs, young and old, small and large, and spe-
cial needs dogs – very old dogs, some with arthritis, and those that are partially blind or deaf. Dogs are like people as they get older,” says Mibus, who has an appreciation of working with rescued dogs. “I love to see rescues come because I’m all in favor of taking care of those animals we have that need attention.” Located at 12590 Hugo St., Dashing Dog is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but call first (503368-5656) for an appointment. As for his decision to change locations, Mibus says, “It’s been a good move.”
NBFR District Log April 16 - 24 April 16 - 24 - Responded to a total of 15 medical calls. April 17 - Responded to a motor vehicle accident at Hwy 53 & Miami Foley, Nehalem. April 19 - Responded to a fire at 1st & Gregory, Wheeler. April 20 - Water Rescue executed at Manzanita Beach at Ocean Rd., Manzanita. April 22 – Responded to a motor vehicle accident at milepost 42, Hwy 101, Nehalem. April 24 – Responded to a fire alarm on Treasure Rocks Rd., Neahkahnie
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Grass Crème Broule scented candles, a favorite of locals and her husband, Richard, retail got the heave-ho. Her shop, or what she refers to as a boutique for custom designed framing, is all about just that - custom designed framing, with 1,000+ frame samples to choose from and oodles of mattes. “I’ve built up a clientele the past nine years and a lot of my business has come from word-of-mouth,” said Speer. “I continue to offer custom design for one’s space and I’ll pick-up and deliver.” For out-of-towners, Art Happens also ships. Having slowed down a bit, Speer looks forward to entering framing contests held throughout the country, something she hasn’t had time to do, and focus on her continuing education. Speer enjoys her niche and doesn’t worry too much about competition via the Internet. “You can’t buy custom framing online,” she noted. Once again open for business, Art Happens is located at 36275 9th St., in Nehalem. “Our new hours are limited so be sure to call first for an appointment (503-3683835),” said Speer, who says she looks forward to custom design framing for the local community for years to come in the best art and framing studio she’s ever had.
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Calendar of Events
Cinco de Mayo party Saturday, May 4
Celebrate sunny Mexico at the Fire Mountain School Cinco de Mayo party on Saturday, May 4, at the Nehalem City Hall, 35900 8th St. This year the school’s annual raffle party features Spanish Folklore Dancers, salsa dancing, a taco bar with vegetarian options from The Stand Restaurant in Seaside, and Sarah’s tamales. In addition, live music will be provided by local greats, Maggie Kitson and the Thomasian Trio. Beer from Seaside Brewing Company and wine and margaritas will also be available. Fire Mountain is partnering with CARTM Recycling to create a “no waste” event. Doors open at 6 p.m. and at 10 p.m. the winning tickets for the big raffle prizes will be drawn. The grand prize is a vacation to Mexico or the destination of your choice worth $4,000. Second prize is a $250 gift certificate to Breitenbush Hot Springs and the third prize is $100 gift certificate to Rainbow Lotus Healing Center in Nehalem. To celebrate the school’s 30th year of educating local children, for the first time they are offering a fourth prize: three people will get $30 in cash. So, this year the number of winners has doubled to six! The entry fee for the party is $15 per person, unless partygoers have purchased a raffle ticket. Tickets for the raffle are on sale now at $40 each or three for $100. Only 500 tickets are available for sale, so chances to win are high. To purchase tickets call the school at (503) 436-2610 or visit these outlets: Jupiter’s Books in Cannon Beach, Mother Nature’s, Moxie and Kamali Sotheby’s International Realty in Manzanita, and at the Lippold Household in Seaside (call 503-717-2530). Not only does a raffle ticket holder have a great chance to win a prize, they and a friend get into the Cinco de Mayo party for free, a $30 value. Though you don’t have to be present to win any of the raffle prizes, you will be doing yourself a favor if you attend this event, which has become a local favorite. Attendees need to be 21 or over. All proceeds benefit the Fire Mountain School, a small, independent elementary school serving children from Clatsop and Tillamook Counties since 1983. Here students master skills in both academic and social arenas in ways that encourage self-reliance, community participation and a life-long passion for learning. Classes are now being organized for the 2013-14 school year. Though FMS is a nonprofit organization, the cost of raffle ticket is not considered a charitable donation. For more information please call (503) 436-2610 or email fms@seasurf.net.
a scientifically proven lifestyle intervention program that provides education, motivation, support and friendship needed to make lasting health changes. Dr. Diehl’s enthusiasm for healthy living has encouraged and inspired people around the globe. Sponsored by Tillamook County General Hospital, there is no charge for this weekend seminar. For more information or to register, please call (503) 815-2270. A free copy of the book “Dynamic Living: How to Take Charge of Your Health” by Aileen Ludington, MD, and Hans Diehl will be given to the first 100 people who register for the weekend.
Book launch celebration set May 4 for local authors
Two long-time local writers and emerging new publishers, Elia Seely and Nancy Slavin, will celebrate the publication of their novels, respectively titled Whisper Down the Years and Moorings, on Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m., with a Press and Book Launch at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita. The two writers created Feather Mountain Press as a Elia Seely publishing venue dedicated to writers whose novels are well written, literary, and include soulful characters and storylines. Seely’s novel, Whisper Down the Years, is a literary mystery set in Orkney Island off the Nancy Slavin coast of Scotland, where the protagonist, Finn Ross, has retreated to find clarity about his dissolving career and marriage. Slavin’s novel, Moorings, follows a young woman, Anne Holloway, as she journeys from the lower forty-eight up to Alaska to find her biological father. While unraveling the violent, deceitful truth about her family’s history, Anne discovers true identity can be found within. Feather Mountain Press’s goal is to provide a platform for other writers who are writing in traditional genres – mystery, western, commercial, etc. – but who are stepping out of the box and elevating their stories with intelligence and finelywrought themes. By the end of the year, Seely and Slavin look forward to finding new books for Feather Mountain Press that can really soar. The Feather Mountain Press book launch is open to the public and refreshments will be served. After Seely and Slavin read from their novels, there will be time for Q & A. Book sales will be provided by Cloud and Leaf Bookstore in Manzanita. The Hoffman Center is located at 594 Laneda Avenue in Manzanita. For more information visit feathermountainpress. com.
Tillamook Oregon Life at Its Best: A Hunters Association weekend seminar with annual banquet May 4 Dr. Hans Diehl Spend an evening with the Tillamook “Life at Its Best,” a weekend seminar about heart-healthy living, will be presented in person by Hans Diehl, DrHSc, MPH, FACN, May 3 to 5, at the Tillamook Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Diehl, founder of the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP), will kick off the seminar with a showing of the movie “Forks Over Knives” and his commentary on Friday evening, May 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the church’s fellowship hall on the lower level. Dr. Diehl’s presentations continue on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. (a delicious CHIP-style lunch is included) and on Sunday, May 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. CHIP success stories from around the world will be shared along with topics such as how to eat more and weigh less; how to prevent, arrest and reverse chronic diseases. CHIP is
Chapter Oregon Hunters Association at its 2013 annual banquet for an enjoyable experience of great food and company, and the chance to win a variety of prizes while supporting hunting and wildlife conservation. The event will be held Saturday, May 4, at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds, Tillamook. Doors open at 3 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the auction. Dinner tickets are $25 per person. Tickets for youth 8 and under are $16. Numerous items will be raffled and auctioned at the event including a variety of outdoor gear and gifts that any hunter or other outdoor enthusiast will find useful. For more information on attending the banquet or to purchase tickets, contact Glenice Smith, (503) 801-3779. Funds raised at the banquet are dedi-
cated to local wildlife habitat conservation projects and youth activities that the chapter sponsors each year. The Oregon Hunters Association is the state’s largest pro-hunting organization, with 11,000 members and 27 chapters statewide. Its mission is “to provide abundant huntable wildlife resources in Oregon for present and future generations, enhancement of wildlife habitat and protection of hunters rights.”
a learning and service group. Monthly meetings offer a variety of activities including speakers and garden tours. New members are always welcome. Each year, proceeds from the plant and flower sale support local community programs and organizations such as the North County Food Bank and Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center.
Sound Healing Yoga Workshop slated May 5
Kristen Rubis comes to Manzanita from Olympia, Washington, to conduct a Sound Healing Yoga Workshop at the Center for Contemplative Arts, on Sunday, May 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. The yoga moves will be appropriate for any level of practice. The sacred sound healing will be performed through metal and crystal singing bowls accompanied with soothing percussion instruments. Cost is $20-$45 (sliding scale). The Center for Contemplative Arts is located in Underhill Plaza, Manzanita Ave. and Division St., behind Howell’s Floor Covering. Visit Kristen’s website at SacredAwakenings.org
Manzanita Women’s Club meets May 7
The Manzanita Women’s Club luncheon and meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, at 12:30 p.m. at Pine Grove. The theme will be Cinco de Mayo and the lunch will be provided by the board at a cost of $5 per person. The money raised will go toward the scholarship fund. Please dress up in your most colorful clothing to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The program will include voting on the scholarship recipient. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets at this month’s meeting for the upcoming fashion show to be held at Pine Grove on Saturday, May 18.
be purchased at the offices of TLC Federal Credit Union and the Tillamook Chamber of Commerce. No advance tickets will be sold the day of a performance.
What is Reiki? May 14
The Stay the Course Book Club presents Reiki master Cynthia Faust, who will discuss ‘What is Reiki?’ at the Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., in Manzanita on Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. The event is free. All ages are welcome! For more information, visit www. reikiworkswonders.com.
LNWC presents overview of ODFW Avian Predation Program
Presidio Brass performs May 14 in Tillamook
The final event of the Monday Musical Club of Tillamook’s 2012-2013 season takes place Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. with a concert by the Presidio Brass in the Don Whitney Auditorium at Tillamook High School, 2605 12th St. This bold new group, formed in San Diego in 2006, has charmed audiences and critics alike by combining brass quintet, piano and percussion instruments with original arrangements plus wit and humor. While they’re in Tillamook, they will rehearse with high school music students who will take part in the concert. Advance tickets are $25 each for adults and $20 for students. Tickets at the door are priced at $30 for adults and $25 for students. To order advance tickets, send a check payable to the Monday Musical Club of Tillamook to 6415 Westwood Court, Tillamook, OR 97141. Tickets may also
The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council will present an overview of the ODFW Avian Predation Program at its meeting May 9. Lindsay Adrean began working on avian predation issues in 2005 and has studied the impacts of various avian species on juvenile salmonids in Washington, Oregon, and California. She conducted a thesis project examining predation rates of Caspian terns on juvenile salmonids in San Francisco Bay and completed her Master’s degree in Wildlife Science at Oregon State University in 2011. In her current position as Avian Predation Coordinator with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, she monitors double-crested cormorant populations and foraging habits along the Oregon coast and provides support for cormorant harassment projects. Her presentation will provide an overview of ODFW’s Avian Predation Program and current research efforts. The public is welcome to attend this presentation at the Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Chrissy
Watershed Council at LNWC@nehalemtel. net or at (503) 368-7424.
Hoffman Center sets ‘Plein Air’ workshop
Bjorn Lundeen will teach “Plein Air Painting” May 16, 23 and 30, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. each day, at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita. The classes will provide an introduction to plein air painting methods using water-based oil paints. Topic covered will include oils, rendering the landscape, creating atmosphere and distance, composition, and capturing light, shadow and color. Drawing and painting surfaces, paints, mediums, and brushes will be provided. Participants should bring outdoor easels and chairs. Lundeen is a representational impressionist artist with an extensive background in figure drawing, portraiture, and en plein air painting. The cost is $60 for three sessions; $15 materials fee. The class is limited to 10 students. Contact bjornlundeen@hotmail. com to reserve a space or to ask questions. Register by sending name and phone number with payment ($75) to Hoffman Center, P.O. Box 678, Manzanita, OR, 97130, or bring payment to the first class.
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Shoppers at last year’s sale had plenty of choices to fill their spring gardens.
Garden Club to hold annual plant and flower sale May 11
With warmer weather, thoughts turn to the colors and fragrance of flowers and the joy of fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden. And, Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Are you ready with a gift that says, “Spring is Here?” The Nehalem Bay Garden Club can help with its popular annual plant and flower sale on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the North County Recreation District (NCRD) gymnasium, 36155 Ninth Street, in Nehalem. Garden club members select and grow a wide variety of plants particularly suited for north Oregon coast gardens. They have a large selection of annuals, perennials, sedums, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs to add to your garden. Always popular gift items are the mixed flowering pots and baskets. Master Gardeners are available to answer gardening questions. Bring samples of plant problems and have them assessed by these knowledgeable folks. Several garden-related prizes will be raffled off this year. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The Nehalem Bay Garden Club is
May is Electrical Safety Month
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In celebration of
“Community Health Awareness Week” in Tillamook County
Life at its Best!
Learn how to live life to the fullest May 3-5, 2013 Guest Speaker: Dr. Hans Diehl
A world renowned author, lecturer and founder of the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, electricity kills nearly 400 people and injures thousands more each year.
Location: Tillamook Adventist Church
Tillamook PUD encourages you to learn more about electrical safety. And for starters, we offer a few home safety tips:
2610 First Street, Tillamook, OR 97141 Friday, May 3 — 7:00 p.m. “Forks Over Knives” screening and commentary
Disconnect or turn off power whenever work is being done on anything that uses electricity.
Saturday, May 4 — 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Don’t insert metal objects into an electrical outlet or appliance.
Dr. Diehl & CHIP-style lunch
Use a fire extinguisher or common baking soda if an electrical fire occurs. There’s more, of course, to learn about electrical safety. Stop by our office for a Power Outage and Safety Guide that’s full of helpful information. And during May, we’re giving away protective safety covers for electrical outlets. In our book, it’s important to observe electrical safety every day!
Sunday, May 5 — 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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Mudd Nick Foundation celebrates 20 years of serving local youth
In 1990, Doug Nicholson and Jim Mudd, two Oregon Mudd Nick State University buddies, Foundation decided to start an affordable, Open House fun-filled golf tournament –with both men and women • Saturday, May 11, participating. They called it 3 to 5 p.m. the Mudd Nick Invitational. • Pine Grove Community A Duck dressed as a Beaver became the logo because of House - Manzanita all of the Beavers and Ducks participating in the event. “Mudd Nickers” are stepThe tournament was a ping up by raising money and hit from the start. It grew providing new and exciting – bigger prizes, better food ideas. A revamped website – always bigger and louder. will be up by summer 2013 to Finally, Jim’s wife Lynn improve our communication put the brakes on! Her idea with our supporters and those was to give back we serve. The to the Manzanita passion for community rather impacting the than just have a lives of chilgreat time. Through dren in this Lynn’s influence, community Mudd Nick in 1993 the Mudd in the hearts Foundation Nick Golf and of Board Charity event was members and born. Invitees and volunteers associated with participants began donating to the Foundation is burning support selected programs for brighter than ever and this children in need in our area. will keep the Foundation We initially started a month moving forward. The fund long summer art program raising bar is elevated higher and built a skate ramp in each year, so the Foundation Nehalem, both of which are will continue to need the supgoing strong today. We would port of generous donors. raise approximately $7,500 The Mudd Nick Foundaa year and have a great time tion is an all-volunteer organidoing it. Momentum was zation. We have one person building. who is paid to coordinate In 2006, the Mudd Nick our programs. No child pays Foundation was formed as anything to participate in a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and an event. This year we will a board of nine directors support over 36 programs. was selected to develop our In 2012 we supported 46 vision, mission, guiding programs providing 2,690 principles and objectives. life-expanding opportuniOur theme and goal became ties for the children in our “Changing Children’s Lives community. We also raised Today and Tomorrow.” 44 percent more than in 2011. In the last seven years, We thank all of our donors over $625,000 has been and volunteers for your ongoraised, supporting over 30 ing support! programs each year. We’ve Please consider joining us formed partnerships superto celebrate our 20th anniintendent of Neah-Kah-Nie versary at this year’s annual School District 56 and with event on September 20 – 21. the principals of the two And please consider making grade schools, one middle a donation to the Mudd Nick school and one high school. Foundation on behalf of the They request support for wonderful and deserving specific programs and the children in our community. foundation board selects the Your contribution will make programs to fund. We do not a visible and meaningful difsupport any tax funded proference in their lives. grams or existing events. The To learn more about the Invitational Golf Tournament Mudd Nick Foundation, has also evolved through the join us at an open house on years and drew 84 players in Saturday, May 11, from 3 2012. to 5 p.m. at the Pine Grove The Junior Mudd program Community House in provides an opportunity for Manzanita. Meet the board local school children to help of directors and local school the needy and elderly in the officials and partake in some community. Past and present light refreshments.
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Letters to the Editor Sand & Gravel, Trask River New Discoveries Wheeler Marina, Preschool says ‘Thanks’ Ammo, NCRD, Macgregor Literary, New Discoveries Preschool recently held our 9th Annual Food for Thought Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction. We would like to thank the following restaurants and businesses for making our dinner such a success: Big Wave Cafe, Manzanita Deli, Bread & Ocean, Marzano’s Pizza, Left Coast Siesta, Mother Natures, Wanda’s Cafe & Bakery, Warren House Pub, Mo’s, El Mariachi Loco, Tsunami Bar & Grill, Malia’s Grill, Manzanita News & Espresso, Bill’s Tavern & Brewhouse, San Dune Pub, Nehalem Bay Winery, and Manzanita Fresh Foods IGA. We would also like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations to our silent auction: Wisteria Chic, Spa Manzanita, Mohler
T-Spot, Garibalidi Charters, Eli Halpin, Seaside Jui Jitsu, Moxie, Mojo Art, Garden Gate Quilting, Hold Fast Tattoo, Marzano’s Pizza, Cheeky Boutique, Salt & Paper, Kerri Lin Charters and Fred Meyer. And finally, New Discoveries Preschool would like to thank Manzanita Fresh Foods IGA for their sponsorship, Eric Sappington of Mercury for the wonderful music, and Lissette Erickson of Manzanita Beach Company for coordinating and decorating the event. For this many businesses and individuals in the community to come together to help raise money for the sake of our children’s education is amazing. Thank you all! Nola Smith New Discoveries Preschool
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Vote ‘Yes’ on Tillamook County Road Repair Bond Measure Many of us in North County live in one of three incorporated cities -- Nehalem, Wheeler or Manzanita. So, why should we be in favor of the May 21 bond measure to repair the county’s roads? There are some pretty good reasons: First, the roads in all of the cities in the county are a hodgepodge of county and city streets and roads. We drive on them all, usually without any idea of whether the potholes belong to the county or city. We just know that the roads are in terrible
shape. We also know that the county road budget gauge is virtually on empty. The county does not have money to bring county roads up to the standard required for future city maintenance. Second, we all drive on county roads along with the tourists and the trucks that haul logs, our dairy and farm products and our groceries -all essential elements of our economy. Third, we share these roads with ambulances and fire and police vehicles that respond to medical emergen-
cies and provide public safety for all. As important are the school buses entrusted with the safe transportation of our children. The point is: no one group in north Tillamook County is unaffected by this unacceptable situation. We are all in this together whether we live in an incorporated city or in the many unincorporated areas. We need to pull together to respond positively to what has become a very serious problem affecting us all. Let’s vote YES on the
May 21 county road bond measure. Garry Bullard Mayor, Manzanita Leila Salmon President of the Manzanita City Council
Linda Kozlowski Manzanita City Council Mike Scott Manzanita City Council Hans Tonjes Manzanita City Council
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For some reason old doctor say “oops” while I’m people, no matter what the having an angiogram did occasion may be, usually make my heart skip a beat. It end up conversing about is always a kick to wake up their medical situation. Even someplace that isn’t where though it sometimes hurts, you went to sleep, kind of it is always handy like traveling in for something to a Pullman car on talk about and you the railroad. can get into a great The intensive discussion with care units are inhardly any effort. teresting because What adds to the there is a steady encounter is the change of both fact that odds are staff and patients. that at least one of One time a doctor those involved has told me that I was hearing problems doing pretty good and may not be and they were on even hearing what The Old the phone with the other person my insurance Geezer is saying. Some company to see people make facial just how long they Walt expressions and could keep me in Trandum even point at the that facility. That subject being disgave me a warm cussed making for fuzzy feeling! a better discussion. I might be the I am one of the lucky peo- holder of a couple of records ple who has had some major in that I have been hauled surgery and survived to tell into an operating room 13 my story. Things like having times for matters to do with the nurse discover that you my heart. Some were just are the wrong patient on the angiograms and they either operating table add a certain didn’t find a problem or they amount of spice. Hearing a fixed one, or they scheduled
me for a big operation. The good thing about all that is the fact that I am still here. I have a file full of before and after pictures of my heart that show where they left some stents. The first one they put in got plugged up and they took me by life flight from Yuma, Arizona to San Diego to clean that out and then install two more. The ride back to Yuma in a van was kind of a let down after the airplane trip. I guess one of the spooky times was when having surgery in Mexico. I had no idea what anyone was talking about as I was going to sleep and the discussion didn’t sound any different when I woke up. I know they were talking about me because every time the word “gringo” came up, they all looked at me. Not hearing anything like “poor” made it a little better. Another advantage to being old and talking about your medical problems is that even if you told the story before you don’t remember doing it and the old person you are talking to doesn’t
remember hearing it before. The same stuff works with jokes and some of them even get better as they are told over and over. It is a pretty good story if it can stand being rehashed and still get a good laugh. You will note that I haven’t mentioned people complaining. Most old people are just glad to still be around and making one’s self miserable by feeling sorry for your self isn’t the path to happiness. Actually, the discussions about health matters are kind of a short cut to counseling. With a wide range of personal experiences there is a lot of wisdom created and sharing is good for everyone. Sometimes a new ache or pain is the closest thing to having something new to occupy a person’s mind. The good thing is there are no laws against getting old and, until you need medication, it is all free and there are no meetings that you must attend. Even if you should go to be with other old people, they probably won’t know you are there!
Nehalem Community Trust completes purchase of Zimmerman Marsh at north end of Wheeler Another three acres has now been added to land in conservation surrounding the Nehalem Bay Estuary. Lower Nehalem Community Trust (LNCT) has just successfully completed a capital campaign to preserve and protect Zimmerman Marsh, a three-acre parcel of high salt marsh on the north end of Wheeler City limits. This parcel is known to locals as the site of the vintage “Wheeler” sign with a section of Zimmerman Creek running through the northeastern corner of the property. The campaign, which was launched in October 2012, sought to match a $10,000 challenge donation from an anonymous donor to raise $20,000 to complete the $40,000 purchase price. The challenge was matched with the help of 32 individual donors, most of whom reside full-time or own property in the city of Wheeler. “The successful completion of this campaign is a signal to the Trust that more and more local citizens are understanding the importance of preserving the land that surrounds the Nehalem Bay Estuary,” said LNCT Executive Director Erich Miller. “We used the campaign as an opportunity to share information about the value of these estuarine edge lands. Zimmerman Marsh happens to have a very specific type of habitat— high salt marsh—which is some of the most productive on the planet.” High salt marshes are often referred to as the “supermarkets” of the estuary and are full of activity at the edge where
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Zimmerman Marsh is the latest acquisition of Lower Nehalem Community Trust. This threeacre parcel is on the north end of Wheeler and flows into Botts Marsh. Locals know this property as the site of the vintage “Wheeler” sign. LNCT photo fresh water meets salt water. Zimmerman Marsh, like all edge lands, is tidally affected by salt water as well as acting as a filter for fresh water feeder creeks flowing into the estuary. Over 16 creeks and tributaries from Wheeler’s immediate watershed and hillside geology funnel into Zimmerman Creek before ultimately flowing into the estuary at Botts Marsh. It is the production of plant matter in these marshes that provides the rich food source for birds, insects and even mammals that wander into these areas at low tides. Salt marshes also provide food sources for small aquatic species which in turn feed larger fish, which ultimately feed the species known as humans. In addition to food production for a
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n NOSB Team From page 1 Senate. Each student wrote a 500-word essay, a 100-word abstract and provided APA citations throughout the document. Students then had a roundtable discussion of their viewpoints and had to come up with a compromise team recommendation, which required another 500-word essay, a 100-word abstract with additional, new primary and secondary source documentation. The 32-page SEB document was sent to the national office on April 4 and was scored for conceptual understanding, writing style, presentation and individual and team recommendations. On Saturday, students were required to present their ideas to a set of judges who then asked each stakeholder a question that they had 30 seconds in which to confer and 45 seconds to answer. The head-to-head completion began with pool play of five pools with five teams each. Neah-Kah-Nie was undefeated in pool play and advanced to the double elimination bracket ranked first out of 16 teams. The pool play score counted for 75 percent of the score for placement into the double elimination brackets with the other 25 percent from the SEB score. “We knew we must have done pretty well on the SEB
n Election From page 1 David Godsey (Pos. 5) are unopposed. • TWIN ROCKS SANITARY DISTRICT: Ron Hemberry (Pos. 5) and incumbent Gary Albright (Pos. 4) are unopposed. • NEAHKAHNIE WATER DISTRICT: Incumbents William Harshbarger (Pos. 4) and Thomas Mock (Pos. 5) are unopposed. • TWIN ROCKS WATER DISTRICT: Incumbents Sheila Reeves (Pos. 1) and Earl Reeves (Pos. 3) are unopposed. NO CANDIDATE FILED for Position 5. • WATSECO-BARVIEW
at that point, three other teams also had undefeated records coming out of their pools, and we were ranked number one. We were super excited to continue on with such a great starting position,” said coach Gienger. The team won its first round, lost the second, and then advanced through the oneloss bracket to earn fourth place in the nation. NKN played Juneau-Douglas High School three times, beating them in pool play, and losing to them by narrow margins twice in the double elimination bracket. “We were very evenly matched… it came down to a question or two each time and Juneau-Douglas placed second in the SEB,” said Gienger. Arcadia High School from the Los Angeles Surf Bowl won, with Lexington High School from the Blue Lobster Bowl in Massachusetts placing second and Juneau-Douglas High School from the Tsunami Bowl taking third. Gene Williamson, a retired teacher form Sunset High School, who has been involved with NOSB at the national level and the regional level since its inception 16 years ago, sent an e-mail to the NKN Superintendent Paul Erlebach, saying, “My reason for writing you today is to tell you how proud we all are of the performance of the NKN National Ocean Science Bowl team on the national stage. I have been fascinated
watching Beth and Peter build what could only be described as a juggernaut team at the state level, but this year they had a huge impact at the national level as well. I know what kind of academic expertise comes together from 25 regional contests each year, and I assure you that to finish among the top four teams in that group is a tremendous accomplishment. There is not much more to say about that except, ‘Well done!’ I recommend gold stars on the permanent records of your teacher-coaches and team members. Here is to many more years of NKN teams impressing scientists, admirals, and those of us who simply love teaching kids about the ocean.” The team spent one extra day on the trip, traveling to Chicago for its bonus day. Team members visited the Shedd Aquarium, the Chicago Field Museum, the Cloud Gate sculpture (a.k.a. “the Bean”) and went to a Chicago White Sox game. They returned tired, but happy and proud of their accomplishments. Senior Willa Childress summed up the NOSB experience. “We came into our first round at nationals with no idea what to expect and by the end of the day, Sunday, we had shown ourselves to on par with the best teams in the country. I could not be prouder of the team we have become this year and what we have accomplished.”
WATER DISTRICT: Three positions open, and NO CANDIDATE FILED for any of them. • NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT: Incumbents Ted Weissbach (Pos. 4) and Joel Sacks (Pos. 5) are unopposed. NO CANDIDATE FILED for Position 3. • NORTH COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT: Jack Bloom (Pos. 5) and incumbent John Coopersmith (Pos. 4) are unopposed. For positions where
there was no candidate filed, someone will still be elected, according to county clerk Tassi O’Neill. “There are always write-ins,” O’Neill said. “Where no candidate was filed, the person receiving the largest number of write-in votes will be considered elected.”
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n Recycling From page 1 areas and other countries the impact is huge. “When you think about it, we just have to change our recycling behaviors while the big material recovery centers in the cities are sitting on hundreds of thousands of tons of rigid plastic with no where to go,” she said. The local upshot is that CARTM customers will be learning which plastics can still be recycled and which ones can’t. This means that a trip to CARTM will demand extra time during this learning curve and lots of patience by both customers and staff to absorb these changes. “This also means that we have a new opportunity to rethink purchasing decisions regarding plastic packaging made with #3, #6 or #7 recycling symbols stamped on them,” said Karen Reddick-Yurka, longtime recycling champion and CARTM board chair. The problem with these kinds of plastics is the inability for them to break down and decompose. Plastic bags are among the worst and can take up to 1,000 years to break down. These plastics diminish the vitality of eco-systems, which adds to the degradation of our global environment. “It is time to wean ourselves off of plastic bags both personally and as a community. After years of diverting those materials from the waste stream, CARTM does not want to start adding those items to the landfill,” Reddick-Yurka said. “Good substitutes like fabric shopping bags, mesh fruits and vegetable bags and aluminum water bottles are readily available.” Many kinds of plastic continue to be recyclable, including milk jugs. Plastics must now be sorted into bins
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Manzanita-Charley Lostrom, Principal Broker and owner of Manzanita Real Estate Group is pleased to announce that Heidi Kaye Anderson has recently joined his team as a Real Estate Broker. Heidi has lived and worked in the local area since 2009. With experience in her husband’s business, Precision Home and Hardscape, Inc., Heidi looks forward to working in this other exciting field and is optimistic about the future of real estate.
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Thursday, May 16, 2013 1100 Third Street, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m. Celebration of Book Launch by Feather Mountain Press Two long-time local writers and emerging new publishers, Elia Seely and Nancy Slavin, will celebrate the publication of their novels, respectively titled “Whisper Down the Years” and “Moorings.” Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. “What is Reiki” Presentation Cynthia Lamb Faust, Reiki Master Sponsored by Stay the Course Book Club Thursdays, May 16, 23 & 30, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. “En Plein Aire Painting” Led by Bjorn Lundeen $60 for three sessions, $15 materials fee. Contact bjornlundeen@hotmail.com
CENTER SPOTLIGHT Tela Skinner Writers’ Series Event Coordinator Burgess Writing Group Coordinator Organizes, sets up and runs events.
You are cordially invited to an Open House celebration for Tillamook Medical Plaza.
Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. Cat Freshwater CD Release Concert CD “Ant Cat Sings I Am Me” Saturday, May 25 Manzanita Library Used Book Sale
Sunday (Special Night), May 26, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Manzanita Film Series Film: To be announced Generative Writing Workshop with Admission: $7 Natalie Serber Sampling fiction and prose poetry, participants ATTENTION FRIENDS OF THE will explore language, character, conflict and action in writing. Tuition: $60. HOFFMAN CENTER Visit hoffmanblog.org for registration form We are looking for additional board members to provide vision and insight Saturday, May 18, at 7 p.m. for the future of the Center. Please Manzanita Writers’ Series contact board president David Dillon at Author: Natalie Serber “Shout Her Lovely hoffmancenter@nehalemtel.net, Name.” Open mic follows. for information. Admission: $7
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Weekly events at the Hoffman Center include Life Drawing, Open Clay Studio, Open Letterpress and Burgess Writing Group. Please visit hoffmanblog.org for more information on these events. To remain a vital community asset, the Hoffman Center relies on funding from people who recognize the value it brings to our community. Send donations to Hoffman Center, PO Box 678, Manzanita, OR 97139.Questions? Call 503-368-3846 or e-mail hoffmancenter@nehalemtel.net The Hoffman Center is a non-profit public-benefit charity, qualified under IRS Section 501(c)(3).
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Community News Briefs New Discoveries Preschool will be accepting applications for enrollment for the 2013/14 school year starting on May 15 for returning students and on June 3 for new students. New Discoveries is a co-op preschool open to children ages 3 to 5. Class size is limited to 12. Social, intellectual, emotional and physical development is the basis of the program. A positive, caring environment fosters self-esteem, respect for others, kindness and a sense of responsibility. In addition to class time, children regularly enjoy swimming, gym time, community projects and a variety of fieldtrips and presentations by people from in and outside the community. New Discoveries Preschool is located at the North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, Room #3. For more information, call the school at (503) 368-3468 or Gretchen at (503) 368-3822. Classes begin September 9, 2013.
Head Start accepting school applications
School is starting soon and Head Start is still accepting applications for school year 2013-2014. If you have a child who is or will be age 3 or 4 years old by September 1, 2013, and you would like to be part of this free family focused-preschool program, call Head Start for an application now. Head Start is a free, family-focused, early childhood development program. This prekindergarten program helps children prepare for kindergarten by providing rich experiences in science, math, art, language, small motor, large motor, and socialization. Head Start also provides each child with an individualized instruction program, USDA approved meals, limited transportation, and family support. Call for an application today by contacting Tillamook Head Start Center, 1100 Miller Ave., in Tillamook (503-842-5180); NKN Head Start Center, 36050 10th St., in Nehalem (503-368-5103); and NV Head Start Center, 19995 Blaine Rd, in Beaver (503-398-5175). If there is no answer, please call the administrative office at 503-556-3736. Head Start enrolls children regardless of race, creed, sex, color, religion, national origin or disability.
NCRD May meetings
On May 2, the NCRD Board of Directors will hold a special board meeting to listen to a presentation by John Donovan of the Metropolitan Group on the new pool fundraising feasibility study report. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the NCRD Gallery Room and is open to the public. On May 9, another public meeting is scheduled at 7 p.m. at the North County Recreation District to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 as approved by the NCRD Budget Committee. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at the NCRD office, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m, Monday - Friday (closed for lunch noon - 1 p.m. on Mondays, and 1 - 2 p.m. other weekdays) or on the district’s website at www.ncrdnehalem. org. This budget is for an annual budget period. The regular monthly board meeting will be held immediately following the 7 p.m. budget hearing. The North County Recreation District is located at 36155 9th St., in Nehalem.
of providing compassionate community care to North Tillamook County and has re-created the clinic’s history on ten storyboards. The historical photos and articles tell the some of the story of The Clinic and the Rinehart family, and will be on display at the North County Recreation District’s Riverbend Room throughout May and June. The opening wine and cheese reception for the display will be on May 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. at NCRD. Local historians will be on hand to provide additional details about the photos and the clinic’s history. During the history investigation, hundreds of copies and receipts from birth certificates from 1915 through the 1920s were discovered. Through the generous volunteer efforts of Karen Hirte, Tillamook County Historical Society president, a searchable database has been developed and will be available to view. Be sure to mark your calendars for other upcoming centennial events: • June 1 – Nehalem Bay Crab Derby at Jetty Fishery and Kelly’s Brighton Marina; • July 27 – 9th Annual Sand Dollar Auction; • July 28 – Community Festival For more information, visit www.rinehartclinic.org online,“like us”on Facebook, or call (503) 368-5182.
Important dates for the May 21 election
Voter registration deadline for the May 21 Special Election is April 30. Registration cards postmarked April 30, 2013 are valid. May 3, is the first day ballots can be mailed. Ballot drop boxes will be open ballot drop sites. The last day to mail ballots for the May 21 election is May 16. The elections office in the Tillamook County Courthouse will be open on election day, form 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Certification test of ballot counting equipment
On May 10, at 9 a.m., the certification test for the May 21, 2013 Special Election will be held at the office of the Tillamook County Clerk. Those in attendance will be required to sign a certification of their witness to the testing of the ballot counting equipment.
NCRD Pool Conceptual Design Study completed
A vital component of North County Recreation District’s plans for a new swimming pool, the draft Nehalem Bay Pool Conceptual Design Study, prepared by pool specialist Carl Sherwood of Robinson Sherwood Architects, Eugene, has been completed, and is available for public inspection. The report is the second phase of the architect’s work for NCRD, and follows an options study, which was completed in October 2012. The conceptual design report includes considerations for sustainable design as well as for building code compliance, and covers the proposed design itself
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including site plan, floor plan, cross-sections and model views. The scope of mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and electrical systems are described, and a cost estimate for construction and operations is included. The draft Conceptual Design Report can be downloaded from the district’s website, www. ncrd.org, or inspected at the NCRD office at 36155 9th St., Nehalem, or at the Manzanita Public Library. The report will be presented at a public meeting in May. This is the first of two reports about the new pool completed in April. The second is a fundraising feasibility study that is being prepared by Metropolitan Group, which will be presented to the NCRD board at a public meeting on May 2, at 6 p.m.
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The North County Recreation District is pleased to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant from The Collins Foundation for its auditorium refurbishment project. The Collins Foundation, based in Portland, exists to improve, enrich, and give greater expression to humanitarian endeavors in the state of Oregon and to assist in improving the quality of life in the state. This money will go a long way towards the goal of offering north Tillamook County a first class performing arts and lecture hall. Coupled with an earlier grant from Meyer Memorial Trust, look for major improvements coming soon. To finish the refurbishment NCRD will be installing new seating and is inviting tax-free donations of $100 to‘purchase’a new seat in the name of someone donors would like to honor. Contact Jane at (503) 368-3901 or Steven and Peter at (503) 368-7008 for more details.
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Creative Journeys, led by Gail Balden, will offer a creative writing workshop on Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Center for Contemplative Arts in Manzanita. 800 Words, How Three Pages of Writing Can Change your Life, will focus on creating strong nonfiction narratives through point of view, characters and structure with an emphasis on personal essays. Open to men and women, Creative Journey workshops require no previous writing experience and are packed full of good advice and writing exercises designed for those who are drawn to the telling of their stories. Balden is a writer and educator with over 35 years of teaching experience. Her work has been published in anthologies, literary journals and national magazines. She teaches writing workshops and writes a monthly column on small town life for the North Coast Citizen. See her website at www.creativejourneys.net. The Center for Contemplative Arts, located
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$15 million in bonds Funds to be used for safety repairs to main arterials and roads serving our farm-to-market needs. Tax rate estimated to be $0.39 per $1,000 of assessed property value Annual estimated taxes would total just $39 per $100,000 of assessed value Bonds will be sold in two equal $7.5 million increments 5 years apart Five-year repayment term on each bond sale The bond assessment would be offset by $0.34 in 2016, due to the retirement of the County Jail and Tillamook County General Hospital bonds. Road work supported by the bonds would help create jobs.
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As a member of the county budget committee, I have seen what the huge loss of timber revenue has done to the county Roads Department’s operating budget. What once was $2 million in timber dollars has dropped to about $45,000. And I have been out driving on these roads in North County. They are just horrible. This bond measure is a well thought-out effort to address the problem. It is very cost effective and it will go a long way toward pulling our roads back from the brink of extinction. I urge North County voters to help get it passed. – Shirley Kalkhoven Mayor of Nehalem
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Our Changing Climate and Tillamook Bay
Tillamook Estuaries Partnership would like to invite the community at 6 p.m. on May 16, at the Oregon Department of Forestry for a moderated panel discussion on climate change in the Tillamook Bay watershed and coastline. Panelists include Darrin Sharp, Oregon Climate Change Research Institute; Jonathan Allan, Ph.D., Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries; and Jeff Weber, Department of Land Conservation and Development. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The Oregon Department of Forestry is located at 5005 Third St., in Tillamook. Please contact Lisa Phipps at Tillamook Estuaries Partnership with any questions at (503) 322-2222 or visit the website at www.tbnep.org. Funding from EPA made this project possible. Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Garibaldi. Through water quality monitoring, habitat restoration, education and outreach, we support our mission of conservation and restoration of Tillamook County’s estuaries and watersheds in their entirety.
NWSDS Arthritis Foundation Aquatics & Exercise Programs
Arthritis Foundation exercise programs are designed to help you live better with arthritis. In partnership with NorthWest Senior & Disability Services (NWSDS), a local intergovernmental agency serving seniors and people with disabilities, NCRD is offering a free series of Arthritis Foundation classes. These programs are proven to reduce pain, increase strength
n Emergency From page 1 themselves first, then their families and their communities.” Margaret Steele, MD, head of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), reported the corps helped firefighters during last December’s “burn to learn” in Nehalem by monitoring their physical wellbeing during the exercise. The MRC also taught triage and disaster first aid to Teen CERTs, and sponsored a Basic Life Support class organized Dianne Bloom. EVC’s newest divisions – WaSH and Recovery – are led by Peter Nunn and Jack Bloom respectively. The two discussed
and flexibility and help you feel great. The classes are led by certified instructors and accommodate all fitness levels. Thanks to the generosity of NWSDS, the following programs are provided free of charge to individuals 60+ years of age for three weeks at NCRD. Contact the Fitness Center at (503) 368-4595 or Aquatics Center at (503) 368-7121 to make your reservation to attend. • Floor Exercise Arthritis Program Mondays and Wednesdays, 11-11:45 a.m., May 6 through 22 - The Floor Exercise Arthritis Program is a low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The routines include gentle range-of-motion exercises, either seated or standing with assistance, that are suitable for every fitness level. • Aquatics Arthritis Program - Fridays, 10:30 -11:15 a.m., May 10 through 24 - The Aquatics Arthritis Program is a warmwater exercise program shown to reduce pain and improve overall health. Suitable for every fitness level, the classes are held in a friendly and supportive environment that encourages social interaction among participants. No swimming skills required to participate.
18, 12:30 p.m., at the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita. Models will be women from the community and their distinctive clothing and attire ranging from earlier days to the present. A fun time is expected. Tickets are $12, and proceeds will support the Women’s Club’s philanthropic outreach in the community. Call Jan at (503) 368-6166 for tickets. Seating is limited.
Beachcombers, birders wanted for COASST training May 18
An “Ageless Fashion Luncheon,” sponsored by the Women’s Club of Manzanita/ North County is planned for Saturday, May
Help make a difference for the environment by collecting data for the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST). COASST is a citizen science project dedicated to involving volunteers in the collection of high quality data on the status of coastal beaches, and trends of seabirds to assist government agencies and other organizations in making informed management and conservation decisions. Volunteers systematically count and identify bird carcasses that wash ashore along ocean beaches from northern California to Alaska. No experience with birds is necessary, just a commitment to survey a specific beach (about 3/4 mile) each month. If you are interested in participating, join COASST staff for a full, 6-hour training session on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the North County Recreation District in Nehalem. Hear about how COASST started, learn how to use the custom Beached Birds field guide, and try out your new skills with some actual specimens. There is no charge to attend a training, but plan to provide a $20 refundable deposit if you would like to take home a COASST volunteer kit complete with a COASST Beached Birds field guide. Training activities take place indoors, and include a break for lunch. Please pack your own or plan to buy lunch nearby. If you can’t attend this event, please
efforts to teach the public how to deal with the loss of water and sewage services in the event of a major earthquake. “The WaSH (water, sewage and hygiene) mission is to help the wider community survive for a long time,” said Nunn. Nunn said Manzanita and Nehalem Lumber have agreed to stock emergency water treatment and human waste management supplies, and CARTM will carry recycled five-gallon Tillamook Ice Cream buckets for use as toilets. “Equip yourself with buckets, toilet seats and basic water treatment equipment,” said Nunn. “It’s up to the individual and family.” Larry Wiedenhoft discussed progress in local American Red Cross training. He reported
Tillamook County now has 80 certified volunteers in Tillamook County, up from 14 two years ago. “The Red Cross trained several communities up and down the coast and it’s been gratifying to see other people getting it,” he said. Forty people recently learned how set up and a local shelter, and stayed in it overnight. Local emergency radio communication has been improved by training increased numbers of HAM and FRS (Family Radio Service) operators. Ann Morgan leads the local Hamsters group, and Bill Peek has done the technical work to upgrade the quality and reach of area radio networks. Karen Olson is upgrading the EVC’s presence on
Lower Nehalem Community Trust plant sale May 18
This warm sunny weather has us all itching to get our gardens planted, but it is still too early to set out your warm season crops. Cool weather crops can go into the garden now, but wait for another month before putting out those tender veggies like tomatoes, beans, squash, cucumbers, peppers, basil. All these and more are happily growing in the greenhouse at Alder Creek Farm and will be ready for your garden in mid May.
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check our website at www.coasst.org or call (206) 221-6893 for additional information on upcoming events and trainings. To reserve your spot at a training session, please contact coasst@uw.edu or (206) 221-6893.
Author Natalie Serber visits Manzanita on May 18
Natalie Serber will read from her book, Shout Her Lovely Name, at the Hoffman Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. During the day on Saturday, Serber will conduct a writing workshop on generative writing. Workshop participants will learn what creates sparks on the page, how tension and thwarted yearnings, having something at stake brings words to life. Through multiple prompts they’ll explore language, imagery, character, conflict and action. For details and registration form, go to hoffmanblog.org. In Shout Her Lovely Name, mothers and daughters ride the familial tide of joy, pride, regret, loathing, and love in these stories of resilient and flawed women. Emotionally generous,
the Internet – emergency. nehalembay.org – and a whole new look and functionality will be brought on-line in the near future. The main part of the annual meeting ended with the naming of Bill and Paula Peek as the EVCNB “Volunteers of the Year” for their energy and enthusiasm in the improving communication and citizen involvement in emergency preparedness. The meeting concluded with a talk by Patrick Corco-
achingly real and beautifully written, these unforgettable stories lay bare the connection and conflict in families. Serber has her MFA in fiction, has been awarded the John Steinbeck Award, Tobias Wolff Award, and H.E. Francis Award, and was short listed in Best American Short Stories. She’s been published in The Bellingham Review, Inkwell Magazine, Third Coast, Fourth Genre, and Hunger. “Shout Her Lovely Name joins the ranks of the finest books ever to address relations between daughters and their mothers – equal parts love and sandpaper,” says Robin Black, author of If I Loved You I Could Tell You This. “Shout her Lovely Name is not only beautifully written, it absolutely sizzles with the electric shocks of family life, no matter whose family and what their circumstances,” reports the Huffington Post. “Take my word: Shout Her Lovely Name will reach inside readers, and squeeze. On second thought, don’t take my word. Read these lovely stories.” – San Francisco Chronicle. Following Serber’s reading and Q&A, Open Mic will feature up to nine local writers who will read five minutes of their original work. Admission for the evening is $7. The evening reading is a program of the Hoffman Center and will be held at the Hoffman Center, across from Manzanita Library, at 594 Laneda Ave. Further information is available at hoffmanblog.org online or contact Vera Wildauer, vwildauer@gmail.com.
Soup Bowl fundraiser slated May 18
The Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center will hold the 7th Annual Tillamook Soup Bowl event on May 18, at the Old Mill Marina in Garibaldi. The event features 150 unique soup bowls created especially for this event by local area potters along with an extensive variety of soups, bread and desserts donated by
ran, Oregon State University SeaGrant Program leader, on the recently released “Oregon Resilience Report 2013.” He recommended coastal residents at least read Chapter 3 of the document, as it discusses what could be expected when a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake first shakes the area and then causes a tsunami to strike. The 319-page Oregon Resilience Plan can be downloaded at: http://www.oregon. gov/OMD/OEM/osspac/docs/
local area individuals and restaurants. The first 150 people to purchase $40 dinner tickets will receive a bowl of their choice to use and keep as a memento of this community collaboration. Tickets can also be purchased for the dinner without a bowl for $15. Tickets sell out quickly, so please contact the Wild Flower Thrift Store or the Women’s Resource Center office in Tillamook at (503) 842-9486 to purchase tickets to the event. After selecting a one-of-a-kind bowl, participants can tempt their taste buds by choosing from an array of soups and desserts. As in past years, the evening will be casual and fun featuring musical entertainment by Craig Stokke, a raffle for a handmade clock, and WRC cookbooks available for purchase. Proceeds from the Soup Bowl support the many community programs and services offered by the TCWRC including: education, outreach, direct and emergency services, and shelter. The Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center is a non-profit organization made up of committed individuals from all walks of life, both paid staff and volunteers, working together to eliminate domestic and sexual violence. For more information on the services offered through the Resource Center call the main office at (503) 842-9486.
Annual Book Sale set for May 25
Thousands of great quality books will be available at low prices on Saturday, May 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., during the annual North Tillamook Library Friends Book Sale in Manzanita. Fiction works will be available at the Pine Grove Community Center, 225 Laneda Ave., while non-fiction books will be at the Hoffman Center just up the street at 594 Laneda. Presented by North Tillamook Library Friends, the event is a fundraiser benefiting the Manzanita Branch of the Tillamook County Library.
Oregon_Resilience_Plan_draft. pdf Individual and community preparedness are key to dealing with a local disaster. Corcoran repeated a statistic he has brought up before about the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated parts of northeastern Japan. He pointed out that while 20,000 people in the inundation zone died, 10 times as many – 200,000 – who were also in the zone survived.
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SOLD! Auction Central coming to Nehalem
Auctioneer Sue Jelineo and husband John look to create some family fun By Dave Fisher The Citizen
Closing in on 65 and looking to slow down from the day-in and day-out grind of retail sales, Sue Jelineo, owner of Hal’s Emporium in Nehalem, is shifting gears and becoming an auctioneer. Looking to sell 200 items in the space of two hours at the inaugural event scheduled Thursday, May 23, one might wonder if she is slowing down or speeding up. Sue and her husband,
John, recently closed Hal’s General Store in Nehalem (across from Hal’s Emporium) and in looking to try something new in the former general store space they still lease, the couple landed on the idea of starting an auction house. “It’s been in the works since December,” said Sue. “We wanted to do something that is fun. John and I have helped set up auctions before, but have always hired an auctioneer.” This time around, Sue will be the auctioneer and John will serve as one of the “ring men” during the auction, the guys in the audience that help the auctioneer keep track of who is bidding. The most important person in the auction is the clerk who
Sue Jelineo practices her auctioneering technique for the benefit of the North Coast Citizen camera. Photo by Dave Fisher sits next to the auctioneer in March, attending an eightand keeps track of the bid day, 12-hours-a-day, crash amounts. That will be Jaeden course in Phoenix, Arizona Hartford’s role, a longtime to become an auctioneer. The employee of the Jelineos. Auctioneer Academy, part To prepare for her new of the Fortune 500 company role, Sue went back to school Auction & Appraisers, provided Sue, with seven others in her class, a hands on learning experience. “The class was run right at their auction house in Writers Series. Nancy Slavin, Arizona and was taught by coordinator for the Bay City an international champion part of the Poetry Weekend the auctioneer,” said Sue, who following day, was among the came away very impressed readers. with the training she reThis was a wonderful day-long experience for those attending the workshops and for folks who came for the readings. Some of this wonderful poetry and other local writings are available in the North Coast Squid, A Journal of Local Writing. There are now two editions in print. The 2012 version is available for $1 and the recently published 2013 version is available for $2. To obtain a copy, with the many wonderful stories, poems and photos to enjoy, call (503) 368-3846. This publication is a joint effort of the Hoffman Center and North Coast Citizen, produced by Country Media, Inc. The items published in each edition were selected by a panel of professional judges from outside the local community. This venue is an opportunity for local writers and artists to submit their work for review, and if chosen, for publication.
Manzanita, Bay City salute poetry By Dave Jensen For the Citizen
Since 1996, as inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets, April is National Poetry Month. Libraries, schools, publishers, booksellers, poets, and local writing groups celebrate poetry and its dynamic impact in our culture. Thousands of gatherings take place featuring readings, festivals, book displays, workshops, and other events. The Manzanita Writers’ Series and the Bay City Arts Center collaborated on April 6 and 7, presenting a weekend of events dedicated to the joys of poetry. Two workshops were held at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita on Saturday, where Kathie Hightower greeted attendees to the afternoon reading event. Stephanie Lenox presented “Other Shoes,” a workshop highlighting how to embody the voices of the characters as one writes poetry and fiction, followed by poet John Morrison, who offered a two-hour workshop for the practicing poet. Morrison helped students
with their actual writings, brought with them, hoping to improve their documents. Both of these published authors were very helpful to the aspiring writers in attendance. Later, both Lenox and Morrison read several of their writings to the delight of workshop attendees and members the general public. From her chapbook, The Heart That Lies Outside the Body, which won the 2007 Slapering Hol Chapbook contest, Lenox read passages that opened the listener’s perception to the unique experiences of people born with a rare physical anomaly. She also touched people’s hearts as she read several poems from her newly published collection, Congress of Strange People. Morrison read some “revisioned” poems he has been working on recently, as well as selections from his book, Heaven of the Moment, which was a finalist for the 2008Oregon Book Award in poetry. Then it was time for attendees to share their writings during the Open Mic segment, introduced by Hightower, a co-founder of the Manzanita
Manzanita Public Safety Log April 14 - Issued a citation for failure to carry proof of insurance in Wheeler. April 14 - Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (46/30) in Nehalem. April 17 - Assisted TCSO, Tillamook Ambulance and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a MVA near Nehalem. April 19 - Issued two citations for failure to obey a traffic control device in Manzanita. April 19 - Assisted Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue and Tillamook Ambulance with a report of a fire in Wheeler. April 19 - Responded to a residential alarm in Manzanita. April 20 - Issued a citation for failure to carry proof of insurance in Manzanita. April 20 - Responded to a water rescue call at Manzanita Beach. April 20 - Assisted Tillamook Ambulance and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical call at NBSP. April 21 - Arrested a female for DUII in Manzanita. April 21 - Responded to suspicious person in Wheeler. April 21 - Arrested a male for DUII in Wheeler. April 21 - Issued citation for driving while talking on cell phone in Manzanita. April 21 - Issued citation for failure to carry proof of insurance in Nehalem. April 22 - Responded to residential alarm in Manzanita. April 22 - Assisted OSP with traffic crash north of Manzanita on Hwy 101. April 22 - Responded to suspicious person in Manzanita. April 23 - Responded to a report of an aggressive dog in Manzanita. April 26 - Issued two citations for fail to obey a
traffic control device in Manzanita. April 26 - Issued a citation for talking on cell phone in Manzanita. April 26 - Issued two citations for violation of posted speed (45/30 mph) in Nehalem. April 26 - Issued citation for violation of posted speed (45/25 mph) in Wheeler. April 27 - Issued a citation for driving with studded tires in Manzanita. April 27 - Issued a citation for No Operators
License and failure to renew registration in Nehalem. April 27 - Issued citation for violation of posted speed (45/25 mph) in Wheeler.
ceived. “We even had to pass a written test.” According to Sue, there are two distinct types of auctions, an absolute auction, where everything up for bid is sold, regardless of the bid amount, and a reserve auction in which the seller has the right to demand a certain price for their items. Auction Central is an absolute auction; there are no reserves. Everything is sold as is with no guarantees expressed or implied. Sue thinks it will add to the fun and make for some good deals. “All you need is two bidders,” she said. The bi-monthly auction will be held the second and fourth Thursdays of each month beginning at 7 p.m., with the preview starting at 5 p.m. Consignments, along with items from estates, liquidations and overstock are welcome. Part of the challenge for the Jelineos will be assembling the items, which could number anywhere from 200 to 300 items for each auction. Not everything is acceptable and the Jelineos
have a list of those items, along with terms of the sale for those interested in auctioning off items to make some quick cash. “It’s a roll of the dice,” said Sue of her new venture. “I think it will work in this market.” Auction houses, she says, are few and far between, with the nearest ones south of Lincoln City and in Hillsboro. “We want to make this a friendly, family-oriented evening,” said Sue. “Come and just watch the fun. You don’t have to buy anything, but I hope you do.” To add to the experience, refreshments and snacks will be offered for sale, including hot dogs, cookies, ice cream and possibly ribs on occasion. The first auction will be held May 23. For more information, stop by Auction Central in Nehalem at the flashing light on Hwy 101 or call (503) 368-4447. A new website – www.auctioncentraloforegon.com – is forthcoming.
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The amazing world of artisan salts Until recently, salt was just in a lovely little package, still salt, you know, old ho-hum looking much like, well, salt, white table salt, but lately salt except it was flakier. It haphas become very, very interest- pened to be summer and I had some home grown tomatoes, ing! It comes in lots of colors, textures and flavors almost so I sliced one up, sprinkled like Jelly Belly beans, (well, a bit of these luminescent not quite). Artisan salts add a salt flakes on it and ooh, là different and complex element là! It was a true revelation to to your dishes that is a revelathe taste. A simple thing like tion! Of course, the French a fine salt transformed that have known about humble tomato into these salts all a symphony in my mouth. along and we are just catching up. I After that, I guess, better late begin to search than never. the world over for The French interesting salts and have been making ended up back in our own front yard. artisan salts since Portland happens the 9th century. Their crown to contain, “The Meadow,” which jewel, “Fleur de is a nationally Sel,” is made off recognized artisan the coast of BritThe tany in the reveled store, not to Golightly salt countryside of mention, a fine store, too. Guérande. The Gourmet chocolate Well, that was way master salt farmDana Zia easier than a trip to ers, called paludiers, have been France and it was farming their salt right down the street from my daughter’s house. Off by hand for centuries. It is I went and saw more salt than considered the fruit of the sea. Unrefined, unbleached and of I ever imagined, all colors of very high quality, it is precious the rainbow. to the French right along with There is black volcanic salt, their cheeses and wine (and red Hawaiian sea salt, Sel de bread and mushrooms and fish Gris, (gray salt from France), and…). Himalayan pink salt, bamboo When I first heard of this leaf green salt, brown chocohigh priced and respected salt late fleur de sel, alder smoked a few years back, I had to have salt, light yellow “fleur de some. It arrived in the mail, hell,” made from the world’s
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Crispy sweet potato oven fries
Cut up those beautiful beta carotene-rich sweet potatoes into a reasonable French fry shape, trying your best to make them around the same size, no thicker than a 1/2 inch. Soak them in water for at least one hour, preferably for more like 3 to 4 hours. Drain them in a colander and allow them to dry for a bit, until almost dry but still a wee bit wet. While still drying, turn on your oven to 450 degrees and prepare two baking sheets with a little olive oil spread on them in a thin layer. Then, take your 2 to 3 tablespoons of cornstarch or
arrowroot powder and place in a large plastic bag, like a produce bag. Drop all of your fries in there and blow a little air in there, twist the bag shut and shake well until all the fries are coated evenly. Spread the fries out on the prepared baking sheets and drizzle with the olive oil and roll them around until they are evenly coated. (I cheated and used olive oil spray to coat them.) Make sure the fries are not touching or they will be your normal soggy sweet potato fries and not crispy at all. Sprinkle with the salt and spices of your choice and pop in the oven to bake for 15 minutes. Once they are getting brown, flip them over and bake for another 10-15 minutes until perfectly crispy and you are drooling. May I suggest serving them with homemade garlic mayo with a touch of hot sauce and extra salt in a wee bowl for people’s sprinkling pleasure.
without the deep fat fryer. The hubby and I couldn’t stop eating them when they got out
of the oven. (Dipped in my homemade mayo, of course.) Bon Appétit!
2 large sweet potatoes with red flesh 2-3 tablespoons of cornstarch or arrowroot powder (for gluten and grain free) 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil 1-2 teaspoons of any fine salt, flaked or fine but not coarse Sprinkle of paprika or cayenne, if you dare hottest ghost pepper, and the lovely purple pinot noir salt. Like an obsessive compulsive Labrador, I tried as many as I could, and brought a bunch home too. After lots and lots of experiments, I have condensed this very curious and tasty culinary world down to some simple tips. First off, Fleur de sel goes on everything and makes it much better. So if you want to start with the cream de la cream, it won’t fail you. A nice and cheap substitution for it is Maldon sea salt flakes, which is an excellent salt to have in the cupboard for general use. (A French person would faint here.) All the chefs are into the Maldon flaked salt or kosher salt right now. Secondly, experiment for yourself. You cannot ruin any dish with a fine salt, only
add to it, as long as you don’t overdo it. I have found that the coarser salts, like the Hawaiian red salt, are amazing in dishes like soups, where “finishing salts,” like the smoked salts, are best sprinkled on a dish right before serving. Do yourself a grand favor and go and poke about The Meadow in Portland, or order one of their starter kits on line to try their different and delicious salts. A great blog to read more on all types of salt, written by the owner of The Meadow, Mark Bitterman, is http://www. saltnews.com/. A whole new world awaits you! This recipe for crispy sweet potato fries that I am sharing with you it an excellent medium to dispense any fine salt for tasting. I am so thrilled to finally find a way to have crunchy sweet potato fries
NKN senior Harvard bound next fall With the reality still sinking in that he has been accepted to attend Harvard University next fall, the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, NeahKah-Nie senior Branson Laszlo is excited, to say the least. “Right now, the future feels bright. New, exciting, and more than a little frightening, but very, very bright,” said Branson, son of former Old Wheeler Hotel owners Winston and Maranne Laszlo. Chances are you may have seen him jogging along Hwy 101 in a red shirt. Though he has played JV basketball and ran track, his favorite sport has been cross country.
This year he was team captain. “I imagine a lot of locals might recognize me running along 101, even if they don’t know me personally,” he said of his training routine. In his four years at Neah-KahNie High School, he has participated at one time or another in various school and civic-oriented clubs, including Leos Club, National Honor Society, NKN Natural Resources Club, student council, and speech and debate. This year, he was team captain of the school’s National Ocean Sciences Bowl A-team that placed fourth overall and first for its science expert briefing at the national level.
It was Neah-Kah-Nie’s highest placing ever. Currently, student body president, Branson served as vice president as a junior and was class president his freshman and sophomore years. “Honestly, I couldn’t have achieved this without the unwavering support of my parents and the many Neah-Kah-Nie teachers, staff, and community members that I’ve interacted with over the years,” said Branson, in keeping things in perspective. “I will always be grateful for the compassion I’ve been shown and lessons I’ve learned growing up here.”
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