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Jump-starting education Neah-Kah-Nie preschool aims to launch kids on path to college from an early age By Sayde Moser
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Angie Douma is the preschool teacher for the Neah-Kah-Nie school district, and she said that this coming year they’re rethinking the possibilities of pre-school. “Kids need more skills going into kindergarten if they’re going to be successful throughout their schooling career,” she said. Douma is in her tenth year teaching for the district and her first year at the preschool – making it the first time a licensed teacher is teaching preschool. But that’s just one of the coming changes, which include three-hour days (instead of two and a half), five days a week (instead of four), two different sessions (morning and afternoon)
and transportation provided by the district. “Between us, Nehalem and Head Start, our goal is for every kid to have a high-quality preschool experience before going to kindergarten,” she said. Preschool isn’t yet a requirement for students, but Douma said she feels like it will be in her lifetime. “All the research is showing that early childhood development is critical,” she said. “The sooner we can get them in our door the better off they’ll be.” Right now preschool doesn’t receive state funds but Douma said she thinks that will also change eventually – especially with Gov. Kitzhaber’s 40/40/20 educational goals.
See EDUCATION, Page A5
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Angie Douma leads her students in the ‘animal walk’ to creatively help them identify different animals.
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Program offers real-life experience without the real-life risk By Sayde Moser
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THS students dressed as the grim reaper represent alcohol-related deaths.
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The desperately haunting screams could be heard over the ambulance sirens as it made its way to the scene. As it approached, the tragedy was unveiled: two cars with smashed front ends, shattered glass and smears of blood greeted the first responders. One young boy’s lifeless body lay draped over the hood of a white Ford Explorer. A teen-age girl was sprawled over the hood of the second car, her head resting against the windshield. The bitter smell of alcohol hung in the air. Every 15 minutes someone dies from an alcohol-related collision – fortunately this time it was all staged at Tillamook High School.
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Garrick Gordon as writer Jack Barnstable tries to convince his producer Herb Miller, played by Martin Cherry, that a nudity scene should be included in his newest show.
TAPA bears ‘most’ in new play By Samantha Swindler For the Headlight Herald
For Brett Durer, the first time he dropped his pants on stage “was the worst.” But, he said, each time his character started to strip – in a fumbling attempt for an audition – it got easier. During a dress rehearsal last week, it seemed Duer was quite comfortable looking, well, uncomfortable onstage in the Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts’ performance of “You Know I Can’t Hear You When The Water’s Running,” opening Friday, May 10. Duer plays the fast-
talking and over-eager actor, Richard Pawling, in the first of four one-act comedies, “The Shock of Recognition.” In it, a playwright (Garrick Gordon) attempts to convince his skeptical producer (Martin Cherry) that a nude scene is essential to his play’s script. In walks Pawling, an aspiring actor who is willing to prove himself man enough to strip on stage. Set in the 1960s, each act in “Water” is a stand-alone performance, but tied together by the exploration of sexual taboos, marriage and adult relationships. “This show is an interesting mix
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The Tillamook PUD has proposed a new overhead 115 kV transmission line to connect the existing BPA substation in Tillamook to a new substation to be built near Oceanside. The Headlight Herald is inviting the public to submit their questions for the PUD regarding the proposed transmission line. We will ask your questions, and print the PUD’s answers here. HEADLIGHT HERALD QUESTION: Is the proposed transmission line going to be used in connection with wave energy? Does wave energy have anything to do with this transmission line? TILLAMOOK PUD ANSWER: No, Tillamook PUD is not in discussions with any type of offshore generation developer regarding the proposed project. While there will be some spare capacity on the transmission line, the proposed project is not being designed or built for the purpose of transporting wave or other energy produced by offshore devices. No additional funds are being invested to make the line more suitable for transporting ocean-generated power. Additional utility system development, particularly at the proposed substation, would be necessary for any sizeable ocean power project. It is important to recognize that Tillamook PUD is required by law to transport any renewable energy regardless of where it is generated in its service territory. Further, Tillamook PUD is required under the federal Public Utility Regulatory Policy Act (PURPA) to purchase power at its avoided cost (the price paid to BPA for wholesale power) from any qualifying renewable generation facility. Any power generation developer, including offshore generators, investigates the potential for interconnecting to an electrical system in order to market its generation. Developers must work through public, regulatory, environmental and other processes prior to any interconnection.
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of topics dealing with relationships and the changing social attitudes of the mid- to late-1960s,” said director Chris Chiola. “We get a glimpse into what they thought was modern theater of the time, the changing relationships of married couples, and the problems of aging and the hilarity of it. The audience will probably see a bit of themselves on the stage as the acts are carried out.” You won’t find anything too risque in this 60s-era comedy. Still, because of mature themes, it’s not recommended for younger audiences.
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