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Connecting families with fish Kids help release winter steelhead into streams; learn importance of salmon to the ecosystem By Sayde Moser
their environment. “Salmon and steelhead symbolized the American dream for western settlers and were important sources of food and sustainability for Native Americans,” she said. Berkshire said in 1912 it was common to catch 100 salmon at a time that sold for 3.5 cents a pound. “They were very plentiful and symbolized the north west for a long time,” she said, adding that when the salmon return to the river to spawn and die they leave behind nutrients vital for many
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Dozens of children and their parents braved the Oregon rain to learn about the life cycle of salmon and participate by releasing 250 winter steelhead into Jones Creek over the weekend. “Salmon connect the ocean, forest and people,” Denise Berkshire, Education and Interpretation Specialist, told the group during an educational presentation to help families understand the importance salmon have on
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Scene of the May 20 accident that took the life of Luis Corona Espinoza of Beaver.
Accident claims life of 20 year-old man Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Monday morning’s single vehicle fatal traffic crash along Highway 101 about 15 miles south of Tillamook that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old local man. Speed and failure to wear a safety belt are possible contributing factors. On May 20, 2013 at approximately 6:18 a.m., a 2001 Dodge pickup driven by Luis Corona Espinoza, 20, of Beaver was northbound on Highway 101 near milepost 81. As the pickup was negotiating a sweeping right curve, the driver lost control and traveled off the shoulder striking an embankment. The pickup rolled and came to rest on its roof. The driver, who was not using safety restraints, was ejected from the pickup and pronounced deceased at the scene.
forest animals and trees. Oregon Department of Forestry recieved the native, wild fish eggs in April, which came out of the Wilson River. “They will help enhance the fish runs,” she explained, “because they can spawn more than once before they die.” Families came from the valley and the coast to participate and everyone got a chance to release a fish into the creek. Courtesy photos
ABOVE: Olivia Seable and her mom, Sandra releasing winter steelhead. LEFT: Twins Sylis and Kayen, 3, watch as their winter steelhead explores its new home in Jones Creek.
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Police arrest two in kidnapping and assault in Tillamook; one suspect still at large
Community tours Tillamook Medical Plaza
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Hundreds of people attended the Tillamook Medical Plaza dedication May 16 and toured the new facility. Tillamook County General Hospital CEO, Larry Davy, shared opening remarks in a prelude to the ribbon cutting. Referring to the Adventist Health philosophy “To share God’s love by providing physical, mental and spiritual healing,” Davy said, “With the dedication of this facility we demonstrate the healing ministry of Christ. We are called to
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The May 16 ribbon cutting at the dedication of the new Tillamook Medical Plaza. excellence in healing and excellence in community relations.” Davy thanked everyone
involved in the realization of the new hospital clinic.
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Cycling through drizzle, thousands reach the beach JULIUS JORTNER
For the Headlight Herald
Shortly after noon on May 18, bicyclists started arriving at Cape Kiwanda. They had started riding that morning from Portland, Newberg, Amity, or Grand Ronde, participating in the 23rd annual “Reach the Beach” fundraiser for the American Lung Association of Oregon. About 3,000 cyclists, each of whom have donated to the lung association, were expected that drizzly Saturday afternoon. At the tented area behind the Pelican Pub, the Pelican’s general manager Ken Henson was overseeing set up of the food service. He said he expected to serve about 3,500 meals. At the nearby temporary beer garden, brewmaster Darron Welch estimated thirsty cyclists, their friends, and sightseers would consume 10 to 15 kegs, each keg holding 15.5 gallons of beer. “Maybe a bit less than last year,” he shrugged, glancing at the clouds overhead.
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Patricia Marie Brickie LaBree Eric Arreola Mendez The Tillamook Police that the third suspect, Patricia Department is investigating an Marie Mendez, 23, is still at alleged kidnapping and assault large. It is believed that Menof a 20-year-old woman that dez is aware she is wanted in occurred in Tillamook during connection with the crimes the early morning hours of and is receiving assistance May 15, 2013. The Tillamook from members of the comCounty Sheriff’s Office and munity to evade arrest. The Oregon State Police are According to investigators, also assisting in the investigathe three suspects are believed tion. to have lured the victim to a Investigators have arlocation under false pretenses rested two in connection to the and then attacked the victim crimes, and are seeking a third and took property belonging suspect, who is still at large. to the victim. The victim was On May 15, 2013, Police able to escape the attack and arrested Brickie LaBree, 23 of was eventually located by Tillamook, in a vehicle police police after seeking help from believed was used during the people unknown to the victim. commission of the crime. A Investigators are seeking second suspect, Eric James assistance from the public Arreola, 25 of Tillamook, in locating Patricia Marie turned himself into the TilMendez. Please call the Tillamook County Jail when he lamook Police Department became aware that the police at 503-815-1911 with any were looking for him. information on Mendez’s Arreola and LaBree were whereabouts. Investigators arrested on numerous charges also warn that any person that including Kidnapping in the assists a person wanted for a First Degree, Robbery in the felony could be charged with First Degree, Assault 3, and the felony crime of Hindering Conspiracy. Investigators say Prosecution.
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OSP troopers from the Tillamook work site office are continuing the investigation. Trooper Sarah Reding is the lead investigator. Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Nestucca Fire & Rescue, and ODOT assisted OSP at the scene. The highway was closed for about five hours. This fatal crash occurred on the first day of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign that runs through June 2. OSP and ODOT remind everyone that the proper use of safety restraints is the single most effective way to protect vehicle occupants involved in a crash from injury or death. According to ODOT, even though Oregon now has the second highest safety belt use among U.S. states, 49 people last year lost their lives in crashes where they were in a pickup and were not wearing a safety belt.
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