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LIGHTHOUSES HISTORIC NYE BEACH OREGON COAST AQUARIUM ARTS AND CULTURE Agate beach golf course FISHING KNOW YOUR COMMERCIAL FISHERIES HISTORIC BAYFRONT Oregon Bayfront BEAVER CREEK WETLANDS HATFIELD MARINE SCIENCE CENTER BEACHES of newport SURFING BIRDING CAMPING BIKING U.S. COAST GUARD PORT OF NEWPORT NOAA History of the yaquina bay bridge tide charts

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L IG H THOU S E S YAQUINA BAY LIGHTHOUSE

A piece of Oregon history sits atop a bluff at the mouth of the Yaquina River. It is the Historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, built in 1871 and decommissioned in 1874. It was officially restored as a privately maintained aid to navigation on December 7, 1996.

It is believed to be the oldest structure in Newport. It is also the only existing Oregon lighthouse with the living quarters attached, and the only historic wooden Oregon lighthouse still standing. The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse has been restored back to when it was a working lighthouse by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, with the help of many people and agencies, including Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses. The Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses is a Cooperative Association partners with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The Cooperating Association, also known as “Friends Group” is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed by local citizens to provide and support the restoration, education and interpre-

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tive services of the park. This organization relies heavily on volunteer support in all areas of operation. Friends support state parks by operating museums and interpretive stores and providing additional educational programs at the park. Friends help support these projects by raising funds for park projects and historical renovations and building new park facilities. The Friends of Yaquina Lighthouse nonprofit status, allows them to sell memberships, write grants, receive qualified donations and receive donated materials. For more information on OPRD’s Cooperative Association program, visit their website.

The official relighting ceremony with the US Coast Guard took place on December 7, 1996. The light shines with a steady white light from dusk to dawn (and sometimes on dark days, because it is controlled by a photocell.) The light is 161 feet above sea level.

The Lighthouse is open to the public every day except for holidays such as Christmas, New Years, and Thanksgiving. The hours during the summer (Memorial Day weekend through the end of September) are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and during the Continued on Page 8

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months of October to Memorial Day, the hours are Noon until 4:00 p.m. Entrance is free by donation. The lighthouse is accessible via paved trails and a walkway leading to the top of the hill within the Yaquina Bay State Park, at the north end of the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Access-compromised visitor groups are encouraged to use the large parking lot at the back of the lighthouse (entrance at SW Government and 9th Streets).

Inside the lighthouse, two flights of stairs lead to the watch room. The lantern room is not open to the public. The basement is open to the public and features a video about the lighthouse. The Interpretive Store offers many new and exciting educational items about lighthouses and the surrounding coastal habitat. Interesting places to visit within walking or short driving distance include the Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center, Oregon Coast Aquarium, and the US Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay.

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With more than 350,000 visitors a year, the Yaquina Head Lighthouse is one of the West Coast’s most visited lighthouses. Located just north of Newport in the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, the Yaquina Head Lighthouse was built in 1873, and remains an excellent example of late 1800’s lighthouses. At 93 feet, the tower is the tallest lighthouse in Oregon. Located on a narrow point of land jutting due west into the Pacific Ocean. The Yaquina Head Lighthouse took more than a year to build, using more than 370,000 bricks.

The light has been active since Head Keeper Fayette Crosby

first walked up the 114 steps to light the wicks on the evening of August 20, 1873. During this time, the oil-burning, fixed white light was displayed from sunset to sunrise. Today, the fully automated first order Fresnel lens runs on commercial power, flashing its unique pattern of two seconds on, two seconds off, two seconds on, 14 seconds off, 24 hours a day.

The oil burning wicks were replaced with a 1,000-watt globe, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, keepers of the aid to navigation, generates over 130,000 candlepower.

While the nightly vigil of watching the light is gone, as are the resident keepers and their quarters, the Bureau of Land Management, who are now responsible for the tower, guide visitors through the lighthouse with tales of yesteryear, year around.

The interpretive center opened at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in May 1997 as is the best place to start your visit to this 100 acre site. It features exhibits related to many features of the area, along with a well-stocked interpretive store. Proceeds from store sales directly benefit Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses, and are used for lighthouse restoration, education, interpretation and maintenance. Yaquina Head offers much more than the lighthouse with trails providing easy access to view marine wildlife in tide pools, rookery rocks and coves. A three-day pass is good to visit the site and lighthouse and is $7 per car.

The Lighthouse is open to the public every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. From the end of June through Labor Day the hours are 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and the remainder of the year we are open Noon – 4:00 p.m.

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Hi stor ic N ye Beach Historic Nye Beach is delicately located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, and is contrastingly framed by prominent lighthouses on both its north and south end. The cool pacific breeze and the warm summer sun create a pleasant climate for visitors to browse the unique art galleries and retail shops that define the Nye Beach experience. Nye Beach has a wide variety of inimitable tourists shops like Raindance and home décor retail stores like Charisma Gifts that have a more traditional European country flavor. Combine these options with beautiful art galleries like Dapper Frog and it is easy to see why Nye Beach is one of the exclusive tourist destinations on the Oregon coast.

Strolling through this oceanfront neighborhood, visitors can also expect to find a variety of distinctive locally owned dining options, which offer a refreshing alternative to the large national chains. Whether they stop at Nana’s Irish Pub for their unbelievable Reuben sandwich or enjoy the mouthwatering cheesy garlic buds at the Savory Café, customers never leave disappointed. If these options don’t catch their attention, visitors can always skip over to Café’ Stephanie for some crepes or down to the Chowder Bowl for “the best clam chowder on the coast.”

The beautiful location and mild climate of Nye Beach coupled with its charming ambience of ocean front cottages and cobble stone streets makes for a wonderful travel experience.

And of course, the most wonderful and enduring attraction is still Nye Beach itself.

Brief History of Nye Beach

Nye Beach was named for John Nye who claimed a 160 acre parcel in 1866. In the 1880’s the property was purchased

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The Story of Nana’s Irish Pub

It’s a family affair Nana’s Irish Pub & Kitchen is owned and operated by the mother-daughter team of Philomena O’Brien and Tara Coughlan. The family moved to the United States in the 1990 and has been offering traditional Irish hospitality and fare ever since.

After moving to the Oregon Coast from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, Nana’s Irish Pub & Kitchen is delighted to have become a part of the Nye Beach community of Newport, Oregon. Nana’s opened in January 2008 and we have been very grateful for the friends we have made here in the Nye Beach area of Newport, Oregon.

Our goal is to fill our restaurant with the tastes, sounds, and experiences of our Irish heritage. From hearty pot pies to Fish N’ Chips made with our house beer batter, delicious Reuben sandwiches and homemade soups and salad dressings, there’s surely something for everyone. To accompany the tasty cuisine we offer imported beers on tap, a nice selection of wines, as well as spirits and liqueurs.

Whether you wish to feast yourself on the tastes of Ireland, listen to live music & entertainment or sit outside and relax on our patio, be assured you’ll have a great time.

Kids are welcome ‘till 10pm so bring the whole family!

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Nye Beach Beads - 208 NW Coast Street (541) 265-6262- They have everything you need for your beading project. They carry an assortment of stringing supplies, tools, Czech beads, Delica beads, and semi precious stones. Their beading classes are for both beginners and advanced students. * Czech seed beeds, sizes 6 - 15 * Delica seed beads, size 8 and 11 * Pearls * Czech bead strands and mixes * Semi precious strands and pieces * Soft Flex wire, 21 and 49 strand * Nymo thread, sizes OO, O, A, B, D * Beading needles/Sharps Sizes 10-13

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* Beadsmith tools * Silver, gold, and copper plate findings * Thai Silver * African beads * Beads from around the world We offer several classes in bead stringing, earring and bracelet work. See class descriptions below. * Guest artists are scheduled for some classes. * Classes may also be scheduled upon request. * You can schedule a class for one to three participants. * Classes are 2 to 3 hours long. visit http://www.nyecottage.com/classes.htm for class schedule.

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Savory Cafe & Pizzeria - 526 NW Coast Street Newport, Or 97365, (541) 574-9365 Offering a healthy cuisine that thrills the palate. The restaurant has been open in the Nye Beach district of Newport, Oregon since May 2008. The dishes combine vegetables, greens, rice and beans with simple but delicious sauces, spreads, dressings, tortillas, pita, pizza and freshly baked bread.

Mike Bowers and his wife, Nancy, lived in Hawaii for over 20 years and want to share their life–style and philosophy of the islands by offering a funky–fusion of dishes from the cultures of Mexico, the Mediterranean and the Hawaiian islands. They have created a family–friendly, island atmosphere for their vegetarians, vegans and gluten–free diners to enjoy dine–in, take–out and delivery throughout the greater Newport area.

Whether you are looking for fresh salads, savory rice bowls (featuring our own Savory Sauce that we will soon be bottling for retail sale), fresh seafood dishes or traditional pizza, the Savory Cafe & Pizzeria provides a friendly atmosphere with something for everyone. Come visit us for some healthy, simple and island fresh food!

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Nye Beach in large numbers. They came by train to Yaquina City on Yaquina Bay, where the railroad ended, then by ferry boat to the Bayfront, and finally by the boardwalk built in 1891 to connect the Bayfront with Nye Beach.

In 1905 Sam Irvin built a log cabin recreation center featuring a dance hall, bowling alley, and an outdoor horse shoe pit. He also built a hotel, which became Newport’s first hospital during World War 1.

In 1912, the New Cliff House (now the Sylvia Beach Hotel), and the popular Natatorium (now the parking lot at the Nye Beach Turnaround) were built. The building now housing The Yaquina Art Association was built in 1913, as a bath house.

Today the Historic Nye Beach oceanfront neighborhood retains the charm of its historic warm village atmosphere of shops, services, lodging, restaurants and art galleries by the sea.

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Toujours offers a fabulous shopping experience for women of all persuasions. Separates in beautiful color combinations, bags, hats and shoes, scarves and jewelry all coordinate to create a natural, sharp and sophisticated look.

Toujours Boutique located at 704 NW Beach Drive Newport (541) 574-6404.

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Chowder Bowl Nye Beach

We set ourselves apart from other seafood restaurants with our unique location, love of Newport, and excellent customer service.

Just 100 yards separates you, from our front door and a leisurely walk on the historic Nye Beach.

Since our inception in 1980, the surrounding area has become a quaint village (full of food and retail outlets), doing an excellent job preserving the architecture and history of the 1920’s and 30’s.

New England-Style Clam Chowder We proudly serve our Milk-Based, Thick and Creamy Clam Chowder and use only the best quality Sea Clams. Our Clam Chowder is so good we’ve been featured on “The Today Show”, in Coastal Living Magazine, and recently we received the 2010 & 2011 Newport News-Times “Best Clam Chowder” Award.

Hamburgers Our specialty hamburgers and cheeseburgers are made with a 1/3 lb. Fresh Ground Chuck Raised locally in the Northwest.

Salads Eating Light? Try one of our large Shrimp Louie, Cobb, Shrimp or Chicken Caesar or our Mandarin Chicken Salads.

Like The Yaquina Bay Bridge, The Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and The Oregon Coast Aquarium.......

The Chowder Bowl at Nye Beach is a local Landmark you can’t miss while visiting Newport on the Central Oregon Coast.

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Oregon coast Aquarium Photos and Story by: Cindy Hanson of the Oregon Coast Aquarium

The Oregon Coast Aquarium Opens the Sea & Me as it Celebrates 20 Years of Wonder The Oregon Coast Aquarium opened The Sea & Me, a new children’s interactive exhibit, amid Memorial Day weekend festivities, May 26, 2012. The opening of the exhibit coincided with the Aquarium’s 20th anniversary and the beginning of summer hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., through Labor Day weekend.

The new exhibit is a first for the Aquarium, as it has never created an exhibit targeted at a specific age group; 4 to 10 year olds.

The Sea & Me is designed to be fun and imaginative, based on a model used by children’s museums, offering play experiences that are developmentally appropriate for children 4 to 10 years old, but kids of all ages will find interactive discoveries to enjoy. The Sea & Me features exhibits that invite curiosity and promote interactions within groups, Continued on Page 16 while encouraging discovery and understanding

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of the habitats of marine and freshwater animals.

“Visitors to The Sea & Me delve into the ocean on our submarine, haul in a catch on our fishing boat, dig in the sand for seashore treasures and see, hear and touch some really cool animals,” said Kerry Carlin-Morgan, Aquarium Director of Education & Volunteer Services.

“For grown-ups, one of the great pleasures in life can still be play.” Carlin-Morgan said the intent of The Sea & Me is to encourage kids and families to get outdoors, connect with nature and engage their curiosity.

If the enthusiastic reaction of children to the exhibit is any indication, The Sea & Me is a smashing success!

Children know just what to do with all the knobs, buttons and interactive components offered. The Sea & Me includes a Submarine Sea Lab, Fishing Gallery, play area, touch pool and a Connect to Nature Room.

Submarine Sea Lab

Young visitors learn to be deep water scientists by climbing aboard a mini submarine and descending into a coral reef through interactive displays and the power of imagination. The submarine features a working periscope, simulated ocean views using live animals, modern technology and lots of things to push, flip, turn and twist.

Fishing Gallery

The highlight of the Fishing Gallery is a child-sized fishing boat outfitted with a wheelhouse and fishing gear.

Young explorers can slip on rubber bibs and experience life as a fisherman in coastal waters while they learn where seafood comes from and how it is caught.

The Ocean Play Room

The Ocean Play Room highlights the ocean as a recreational place for discovery and interaction. Coral Reefs are found in oceans all over the world. In the Ocean Play Room visitors can interact with animals of the coral reef in a variety of ways. They will find a sandbox stocked with hidden beach animals. There is also a tropical reef discovery box where children connect the things in the box with the animals in the tank above the box. There are opportunities to touch animals here; the Cleaner Shrimp exhibit and the Shark and Ray Touchpool both give a tangible connection with animals found in the wild.

Visitors will be able to experience what shark and ray skin feels like. When visitors submerge their hands into the cleaner shrimp exhibit they will receive a live “skin cleaning” as they experience what it feels like to have a cleaner shrimp clean them. This exhibit brings the human / animal connection together with live animal touch experiences.

Create Your Own Experience

One of the largest features in Sea & Me is the transformation of the Aquarium Theater into “Create Your Own Ocean Experience,” a free-play area where children can engage in unstructured activities. The play area includes discovery boxes filled with ocean “biofacts” like shark jaws, whale baleen, ocean-themed books and marine animal-themed costumes. A stage area provides a place where youngsters can act out their own ocean adventure.

Connect to Nature Room

In the Connect to Nature room, visitors will have an opportunity to cross the boardwalk and use sea scopes to observe the fish below. They will then be able to make the connection that nature is everywhere to be enjoyed and discovered. Upon entry to the Sea and Me, visitors are able to ask questions about animals. As they exit, they will be asked to give ideas about how they might interact with their outdoor environment, with or without children.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium gratefully acknowledges The Sea & Me sponsors: Meyer Memorial Trust, Henry Lea Hillman, Jr. Foundation, Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund, Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust, Wheeler Foundation, Jeanette B. Hennings Foundation, Jackson Foundation, Pacific Power Foundation, Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, Autzen Foundation, Pepsi Cola Bottling of Newport and more than 140 individuals who donated to The Sea & Me.

Oregon Coast Council for the Arts Newport Visual Arts Center

The View: The Newport Visual Arts Center (VAC) at 777 NW Beach Drive has a breathtaking view overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the Central Oregon coast in historic Nye Beach. Your experience in the visual arts is waiting, so step inside.

Experience art exhibits. A variety of artistic visions from coastal artists, to artists from around the state, the region and the country are exhibited in the Runyan Gallery, open from 11 am -6 pm (April-September) and 11 am -5 pm (OctoberMarch), and the Upstairs Gallery open from noon – 4 pm (all year.) The Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) hosts ground-breaking, beautiful, humorous, provocative and cutting edge art by young, as well as experienced artists.

Friendly docents will answer your questions. Free admission.

A portion of our exhibition schedule includes annual exhibits, such as the Yaquina Art Association (YAA) Member’s Show in February, the YAA Photographers Show and the OCCA exhibits of the Newport Paper Arts Festival Instructor’s Show in April, the Lincoln County Student Art Show in May and the Community PushPin show in December.

A third exhibition space will open on second floor later this year which will feature mid-career Oregon coastal artists from Brookings to Astoria.

Explore the arts. Drop in for free art classes in watercolor, oil, acrylic, china painting, hand building with clay, colored pencil or pastel, Monday-Thursday, hosted by Yaquina Art Association.

Create a piece of art. Participate in workshops. OCCA hosts the Newport Paper Arts Festival, an annual premier Northwest paper arts conference with 18 full-day workshops on April 20, 21, and 22, 2012. Join in the annual July 4th weekend Nye Beach Merchants Clambake while OCCA sponsors a free family art project at the VAC. Visit the OCCA website, www.coastarts.org, for a calendar of events and information about workshops.

Oregon Coast Council for the Arts Newport Performing Arts Center

The Venue. The Newport Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 777 W. Olive Street in historic Nye Beach is the premiere performing arts facility on the central Oregon coast and venue to over 160 performances per year. In its 23 years, quality entertainment from local, regional and international performers have graced the Alice Silverman (389 seats) and Studio (80 seats) Theatres. Come in, we have a seat reserved for you.

Hear the Music. Do you like Classical, Pops, Jazz, Opera and everything in between? The Newport Symphony Orchestra calls the PAC home, as does Central Coast Chorale, the Lincoln Pops Orchestra, Oregon Coastalaires Barbershop, Oregon Music Teachers Association and the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA), which presents the annual international Jazz at Newport, September 30-October 2, 2011 and the annual Met Opera Live in HD season 2011-2012.

Experience the Drama. From musicals, to comedy, to serious drama you can experience it all at the PAC. Enjoy the artistic talents of the Coastal Act Productions, Porthole Players, Red Octopus Theatre, and OCCA’S National Theatre London Live in HD. Enjoy the Dance: From Ballet, to Tap, to Modern you will enjoy quality performances for youth and adults by the Oregon Coast Ballet Company, Pacific Dance Ensemble and T.J. Hoofers.

View the Films. The Bijou Film Series offers over 18 toprated internationally, award-winning films during the year.

The Performing Arts Center is also a venue for other performances from around the world.

Over the years, many young performers have found their “wings” to the larger world as part of the PAC “family”, either through participation in the local productions or as part of OCCA theatre camps.

Visit the OCCA website, www.coastarts.org, for a calendar of events. Call 541-265-ARTS (2787) for event and Box

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The Agate Beach Golf Course as it’s now called, started out as Agate Beach Golf Links in the early 1930’s as shown in the first picture shown below.

Agate Beach Golf Course is a nine-hole course located on the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The photo is of Agate Beach Golf Links, circa 1934. Built in 1931 and operated since 1960 by the Martin family, the course boasts a fairly level, wellmanicured, slightly rolling terrain. Surrounded by a lush wooded area, Agate Beach is a pleasure to play. The greens are meticulously groomed and therefore provide superb putting surfaces. In addition, the sophisticated drainage gives golfers the capability to play year round, making Agate Beach an excellent course for all season play.

The walkability and picturesque landscape make Agate Beach Golf Course an enjoyable experience for golfers of all ages and skill levels. The slope is 107 with a rating of 66.0 for men, while for women the course’s slope is 109 and rating is 69.4. The total distance from the ladies tee is 2,894 yards for a par of 38. The total distance from the men’s tee is 3,002 yards for a par of 36. The course record set by Doug Skille in 1993 is 62. Head golf professional Terry Martin says his favorite part of the course is the eighth hole, par 3, which his father Bill constructed in 1960. Number eight is a 115-yard hole with towering fir and hemlock trees. A large bunker guards the challenging green. This hole serves as a memorial to Bill Martin, who passed away in 1995.

Lessons are available from teaching professional Ron Remy. Individual group lessons are available by reservation.

Please call the pro shop at (541) 265-7331. Agate Beach offers a full service pro shop which features both men’s and women’s apparel, including sportswear, rainwear, shoes and wind shirts. Clubs, bags and golf accessories are also available.

After a relaxing game, the Agate Beach Coffee Shop staff is ready to serve you. The coffee shop boasts a breakfast and lunch menu including hearty breakfasts, daily lunch specials, homemade soups and chowders. Reasonable prices and a good atmosphere make this coffee shop a favorite among golfers.

Agate Beach is located at the north end of Newport on Highway l0l’s east side. Easy to find and easy to play makes this course an excellent choice for the golfer visiting the Oregon coast. Photo and Map courtesy of Agate Beach Golf Course.

Ask Bier One owner Luke Simonsen what the best beer is and he just laughs.

“Man, I get asked that question all the time,” he says. “The best beer is the one that’s in your hand. It’s whatever you are in the mood for. Sometimes it’s cold and dark and rainy and you want a stout, and sometime it’s nice and summery and you want something refreshing like a Berliner Weisse. And sometimes you just want to try something new.”

With 16 taps dispensing a constantly changing lineup of microbrews and 14 years as a brew master, Luke and his wife Chris know something about beer.

The couple moved from Salt Lake City three years ago to buy Bier One in Newport’s historic Deco District. They expanded the business from a paltry six taps to 16, greatly increased the home brewing supplies and with a recent 2,000 square-foot expansion made Bier One the go-to gathering spot in downtown Newport.

Luke and Chris point out that they do beer three ways: tap, bottle and homebrew.

“As far as I know I’m the only home brew shop that you can have a beer at,” Luke says.

Bier One buys mostly from Northwest breweries but you are just as likely to find beer from London, Germany or some other distant locale. Customers often bring in samples of beers they’ve discovered and ask the Simonsens to get it on tap.

The tap lineup changes weekly, something Chris says upsets some customers who discover a particular favorite, but gives connoisseurs a chance to sample the finest beers.

“So many good beers in the world, so little time,” she says with a laugh. “That’s part of the fun. You never know what we’re going to have when you come in. It’s always different.”

Luke brews offsite, and although he can’t sell his homebrew, he does give away samples. In the next year he plans to have his beer for sale at Bier One. Luke started home brewing out of economic necessity.

“I was 20. I had a kid and I needed some beer,” he says. “And I’m the kind of person who when I get into something I’m totally focused and want to perfect it.”

Bier One, located at 424 SW Coast Hwy, carries just about every piece of equipment and ingredient needed for beer and winemaking. And customers get the benefit of Luke’s expertise.

“I try to spend time with beginner brewers showing and teaching them to make awesome beer,” Luke says. “My goal is for your first batch to be epic so you’ll come back and want to

brew more. That’s the whole point, right?”

Recently Bier One took over a long vacant space next door, adding pool tables, foosball and more dartboards. With a DJ every other Friday, occasional live bands and a $1 off pints happy hour, Bier One is quickly becoming the place for patrons ranging from young professionals to fishermen.

The 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday happy hour packs the house.

Bier One’s homey, laid back atmosphere has inspired a devoted following.

One customer, a software programmer, built a vote for your favorite tap program running on a flat screen TV. Another customer built the pool table lights.

“Our customers are awesome,” says Chris. “We’ve had a lot of support from the community. People came in to help paint with the expansion and lay flooring and just donate time.

Without them a lot of this wouldn’t have been able to happen as easily or quickly,” Luke added.

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Home to one of the largest commercial fishing fleets on the Oregon coast, Newport also offers recreational fishing nearly year-round. Salmon and halibut abound off the coast, along with a bounty of crabs in the bay and clams on the shore. Biologists from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife predict excellent fishing opportunities this year.

Crabbing, Clamming, Know your commercial fisheries

Crabbing

Many charter operators offer crabbing trips and provide facilities for cooking the crabs back at the docks for an additional fee. Crabbing and clamming are excellent in Yaquina Bay. Crab pots and other equipment can be rented at local tackle shops.

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Clamming The beaches near Newport are home to a bountiful population of clams and it’s not unusual to bag your limit in short order during low tide. Although the razor clam season remains closed for the central Oregon coast, mussels, bay clams and all other clams may be harvested. For updated information, call the Shellfish Information Line at 503-986-4728.

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Fishing seasons and limits are subject to change so, before heading out, it’s best to check the current Oregon

sport fishing regulations, available where you buy your fishing license, to visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Web site at www.dfw.state.or.us, or to call the department’s 24-hour information line at 1-800-720-6339.

For current fishing season dates and information, please refer to the Sport Fishing Regulations from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Marine Resources Program.

Beginning this year, a fishing license is required for shellfish, including crabs and clams. Dungeness crabs, which are native in the local waters, are available yearround in Yaquina Bay, although ocean crabbing season is closed Aug. 15-Nov. 30 to allow crabs to molt.

What’s Fresh and When in 2012?

Oregon Seafood Consumer Guide HARVEST DATES

Salmon Northern Oregon Coast Central Oregon Coast Southern Oregon Coast

Pacific Halibut Harvest dates: June 30th July 14th, 28th August 11th, 25th September 8th, 22nd

CHINOOK

COHO

May 1 – Oct. 31

July – November

April 15 – August 29 Sept. 5 – Oct. 31

No season

April 15 – September 30

No season

Pacific Halibut June 27; July 11 and 25; Aug. 8 and 22; Sept. 5 and 19 These dates are only open until the quota has been reached for the year.

Dungeness Crab December 1, 2011 – August 14, 2012 December 1, 2012 – August 14, 2013

Albacore Tuna

Pink Shrimp

June – October

April 1 – October 31

(depending on arrival of species)

Flounder, Sole, Rockfish, Lingcod Throughout the year

For more information, contact Kaety.Hildenbrand@Oregonstate.edu

Getting to know your

commercial Fisherman L ONG - L I NER S

NE WP OR T , OR EGON KNOW Y OUR C OM M ER C IAL FISHERI ES

THE GEAR

Story: Ginny Goblirsch and Steve Theberge Illustrations: Herb Goblirsch

“Long Liners� by Oregon Sea Grant, http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/sgpubs/onlinepubs/g03010.html

Long-lining involves using a longline (ground line) with baited hooks on leaders attached at intervals. Sablefish (black cod) and halibut are caught on longline gear. The longline is stretched over the bottom, anchored at each end, and marked by surface buoys, poles, and flags. Hook size, spacing, fishing time (soak time), and fishing depth vary.

Onboard gear consists of poles about 17 feet long with 12to 14-inch flags and 60-inch round buoys that are usually

stored near the pilot house.

Longline boats have a distinctive appearance. The boats have a baiting tent, shed, or table on the stern. Chutes and pulleys are visible and are used in hauling or setting out the longline. The longline or groundlines are stored in tubs. The hooks on the longline are hung on the rim of the tub to keep them from getting tangled. The tubs on the work deck hold the ground line with the hooks placed around the rims.

LONG-LINER HAULING GEAR

Longline circle hook

HALIBUT A halibut groundline might cover three miles with up to 800 hooks and take three hours to retrieve. The lines are set in 30 to 150 fathoms (1 fathom equals 6 feet) and soaked 6 to 12 hours before hauling. A 100- fathom length of groundline with approximately one hundred hooks is called a skate. The line off the groundline to which the hook is attached is called a gangion. One or more baited skates tied together and laid out along the bottom with anchors on each end are called a set.

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Spacing for sablefish is much closer than for halibut, with hooks every 3 or 4 feet. They are fished at 100 to 400 fathoms. Sablefish are soft mouthed and can wiggle free of hooks. They also can be consumed by bottom dwellers, so the lines are hauled after four to six hours. The crew baits the hooks, often using herring,

Halibut

Sablefish

MANAGEMENT

The Pacific Fishery Management Council and NOAA Fisheries are responsible for sablefish regulations. Fishermen operate under an individual quota system in which each permitted vessel is given a share of the catch.

Halibut is managed under a quota system

Traps

based on area. Oregon and Washington are in area 1.

Vessel quotas are based on vessel length. Vessels are allowed their quotas in each of several 10-hour seasons during the summer months.

A bilateral commission from Canada and the United States manages the fisheries. Fish in the Oregon area are juveniles. Most of the adults are harvested in Alaska. Halibut can grow as large as 500 pounds and 2.7 meters in length (almost 9 feet).

Since Oregon is at the southern end of the Pacific halibut range, fishermen catch younger fish, which are seldom over 150 pounds. In terms of biological management, the Pacific halibut fishery is often sited as an example of a wellmanaged fishery.

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octopus, and cod.

Most sablefish are beheaded and gutted, frozen, and exported to Japanese markets. High in oil content, sablefish make an excellent fish for smoking.

Recruitment is variable, with periodic strong year classes. Strong year classes are thought to be produced by favorable environmental conditions that produce an abundance of copepod zooplankton.

Story: Ginny Goblirsch and Steve Theberge | Illustrations: Herb Goblirsch “Traps” by Oregon Sea Grant, http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/sgpubs/onlinepubs/g08002.html).

Pot fishermen use baited traps to catch Dungeness crab or sablefish (also known as black cod).

Trapping Crab Dungeness crabbing is seasonal, usually from December 1 to August 15. The majority of the catch occurs during the first two months of the season. Most vessels participate in a combination of other fisheries during various times of the year.

Crabbers are rigged with a large hydraulic block (crab block or gurdy). Mounted just behind the pilot house, it is used to haul in pots. Because the catch is delivered to the market live, the vessels have a circulating seawater system in their holds. Most pots are circular, measure three to four feet across, and weigh from 75 to 120 pounds.

The 3⁄4-inch welded steel frames are wrapped with strips of used inner tube to protect the steel from corrosion. Stainless steel wire is used to weave a three- to four inch-diameter mesh over the wrapped frame. Tunnels on opposite sides allow crabs to enter the trap. The traps are baited with herring, squid, or razor clams. A ring on the top side gives undersized crabs an escape route. A single line with usually two cylindrical plastic buoys is attached to the trap. Buoys are marked or colored to distinguish one vessel’s pots from another. Each fisherman has an ODFW-registered number on the buoys.

Crab boats typically have a two- to four person crew.

The crew pushes the pots over one at a time as the vessel follows a particular depth line, usually between 3 and 80 fathoms (a fathom equals six feet). Pots are retrieved one at a time by snagging the buoy line with a hooked pole.

The line is placed in the block, which hauls the pot into the vessel. Each vessel is allowed to fish a certain maximum number of pots (check current regulations). When the traps come up, they are emptied, the catch is sorted, and the pot is rebaited and put back out. A two-person crew can average 30 to 40 pots an hour. Traps can hold up to 60 crabs. Crab pots are checked every one to seven days, depending on fishing conditions.

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TR AW L E R S

Story: Ginny Goblirsch and Steve Theberge Illustrations: Herb Goblirsch

“Trawlers� by Oregon Sea Grant, http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/sgpubs/onlinepubs/g03007.html).

Atrawler is a vessel that drags a funnelshaped net through water to harvest fish or shrimp. The net is wide at the mouth and tapers back to a narrow cod end that collects the catch. The average bottom trawl opening is 40 to 60 feet wide and 8 to 10 feet tall.

Bottom trawlers usually tow their nets at 1 to 2 knots on or above the ocean floor.

Fishermen might tow midwater trawls faster to catch faster-swimming schooling fish.

Trawlers have a large metal trawl door that is attached to each side, or wing, on the front of the net. The water hits the doors and the pressure of the water passing over the door spreads the net open. The doors are flat, oval, or slightly v-shaped. A steel cable extends from the door to a winch just behind the pilot house. Most large trawlers have square sterns with inclined ramps and are referred to as stern trawlers. The nets are hauled aboard up the inclined ramp on the stern. Older trawlers without inclined ramps haul their nets over the sides using a haul line and a block on an overhead boom to bring in the cod end of the net.

rope. This action opens the net vertically.

Rubber discs may be attached to the net to hold it down. There are now restrictions on the size of the rubber discs that can be used on footropes when trawling on the Oregon continental shelf. These restrictions confine trawling to mostly smooth bottoms, such as sand and mud. Tow times can last from 30 minutes to several hours. Depths can range from 5 to 700 fathoms (a fathom equals six feet).

Bottom trawlers typically fish from 1 to 40 miles offshore.

The crew hauls in the net by winching in the cables until the doors are back in place and most of the net is on the reel. Once the catch is on board, the net is reset for another tow. Then the fish are separated into deck bins (checkers) and put in the hold, where they are iced or refrigerated. It is not unusual to have up to 15 tons of fish in the hold.

SHRIMPERS Pacific pink shrimp are smaller than gulf shrimp and are sometimes called popcorn or cocktail shrimp or, mistakenly, bay shrimp. They have a three- to four-year life cycle. Shrimp live at depths of 40 to 150 fathoms in green or gray mud.

Shrimpers, who fish from April 1 through October 31, tow one or two small-meshed (1 1/2-inch) nets just above the ocean floor for small, pink cocktail shrimp. Singlerigged shrimpers tow one net off the stern, like bottom draggers, and store the net on a stern-mounted reel.

Double-rigged shrimpers tow one net off each side of the vessel. Large outriggers are lowered to a 60-degree angle to let the nets out. The nets are either kept on a reel or folded on deck. In port, they might be hung from the boom. Double riggers have a set of doors for each net.

The nets also have chains (tickler chains) attached to the footrope. These chains drag along the muddy bottom, stirring the shrimp up off the bottom and into the net.

On board, the shrimp are emptied from the net onto a shallow sorting table or dumped into a temporary storage hopper and then sorted mechanically. Small fish are removed as the shrimp is conveyed to the fish hold, where they are packed in ice. Pacific shrimp are processed onshore through a cooking and peeling process and then shipped fresh or frozen in a process called individually quick frozen, or IQF. The sorting tray or machine and small mesh distinguish a shrimper from a bottom dragger or midwater trawler. Double riggers have large outriggers and two sets of doors.

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BOTTOM TRAWLERS Bottom trawlers tow the net along the ocean floor to catch fish that live on or just off the bottom. These fish include rockfish, cod, sablefish (black cod), ocean perch, flounder, and sole. Trawls can be designed to catch particular groups of fish. A large mesh net (4 1/2 inches to 5 inches) is kept on a stern-mounted reel. The two doors are stored along the rails near the reel.

The net is set off the stern by unwinding the reel so that the cod end is put into the water first. The rest of the net is unrolled from the reel, and then the doors are placed in the water. Water pressure on the doors causes the doors to separate and open the net. Enough cable is then released to place the net at the desired depth. The upper lip of the net is lifted up by floats on the headrope while the lower lip of the net is pulled down by a weighted foot-

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MIDWATER TRAWLERS

Midwater trawlers tow a net off the stern from just above the bottom to just below the surface. They harvest fish traveling in schools, such as Pacific whiting. The fishermen use electronic equipment to find and stay with the fish. The net is trawled a shorter time (10 to 30 minutes) than shrimp or bottom trawlers. One tow may yield

50 tons of fish.

Midwater trawlers are rigged like bottom trawlers but use tall, concave, metal doors and frequently have more than one net reel on board. An overhead A-frame, or gantry, on the stern holds one or two reels. There may even be a third reel near the pilot house.

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Shrimp catches vary according to oceanographic conditions. The local shrimp fishery is one of the cleanest shrimp fisheries in the world, with catch being almost entirely pink shrimp.

Fishermen now use bycatch reduction devices to virtually eliminate the bycatch of rockfish and halibut.

When it comes to groundfish, managers have steadily tightened the allowable quotas to protect the species. The fishery is further managed with limited entry permits, area closures, and gear restrictions.

TUNA T R OL L ER S

Story: Ginny Goblirsch and Steve Theberge Illustrations: Herb Goblirsch

“Tuna Trollers” by Oregon Sea Grant, http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/sgpubs/onlinepubs/g03012.html

A troller fishes for albacore tuna, as for salmon, by towing a number of lures, or baited hooks, through the water. Albacore trollers tow artificial lures on the surface at faster speeds (from four to eight knots) than those used for salmon, to catch fast-moving, hard-hitting tuna. Action can be fast and furious, with fishermen pulling in fish as fast as they can. A day’s catch can range from nothing to several hundred fish. A good day’s catch might be 300 tuna, with individual fish weighing up to 30 pounds.

Albacore trollers, called jig boats, tow 10 to 20 lines of varying lengths from the outriggers and stern. A lure (jig) is attached to the end of each unweighted line. Jigs have metal heads, plastic skirts or feathers, and large barbless hooks and are shaped to look like squid. There is a cord attached to each line, called a tag line. The tag line is used to pull the fishing line within reach, where a mechanical reel is then used to bring the fish the rest of the way in.

Each fish is landed by hand, unhooked, and then bled and prepared for icing or freezing.

Albacore boats are from 38 to 100 feet long and have a crew of two to three fishermen. The larger vessels can range hundreds of miles offshore, and a trip can last a month or more. The catch on these vessels is fresh frozen at sea. Albacore usually arrive in the summer with the warm current from Japan and leave in the fall, but water conditions influence whether and when they appear off the Oregon coast. Albacore prefer a water temperature of 58 to 64 degrees, and virtually no other fish are caught as bycatch when fishermen troll at this temperature range. Fish caught for the major canneries are not bled as are fish targeted for local fresh markets.

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ALBACORE OFF THE OREGON COAST The albacore harvested by Oregon fishermen are younger fish (three to five years old) between 10 and 30 pounds and are higher in omega–3 fish oils than the large, lean, older albacore caught by foreign longline fishermen in the central Pacific. Because these fish are young, mercury accumulation is not a concern. As a result they taste better and are more healthful. Some fishermen sell albacore fresh on the dock. In local custom-canning operations, fresh albacore are placed raw in the can and then cooked in their own juices, retaining the healthful fish oils and taste. Industrial canneries precook the fish before canning, losing some taste and fish oils in the process.

Tuna troller

Environmental seafood guides produced by Audubon and the Monterey Bay Aquarium have cited the albacore troll fishery as an example of a clean fishery with little bycatch or impact on the environment. Albacore are very sensitive to water temperature, and few other fish off Oregon are found in those water temperatures, so the bycatch is low.

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Salmon TROLLERS

Story: Ginny Goblirsch and Steve Theberge Illustrations: Herb Goblirsch

“Salmon Trollers” by Oregon Sea Grant, http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/sgpubs/onlinepubs/g03006.html

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Salmon trollers supply fresh chinook salmon to markets.

The boats vary in size from 18-foot day boats to trip boats up to 60 feet. Smaller vessels return to port daily whereas larger vessels might stay at sea up to eight days.

A troller fishes for salmon by towing a number of lures or baited hooks through the water. Fishing lines are rigged to a pair of outriggers (trolling poles) three to six inches in diameter. When lowered, the outriggers hold the fishing lines away from the boat. A type of wedge stabilizer (flopper stopper) might also be attached to each outrigger to help stabilize the boat. When not in use, the outriggers are held vertically by brackets secured to a crossbeam (crosstree) on the masthead. The gear is built

LURES

The lures, which are barbless, can be fished from just under the surface down to 80 fathoms, at speeds of one to four knots. They include spoons, flashers, plastic or rubber squid (hootchies), and natural baits, such as anchovy or herring.

Fish depth, troll speed, type of lure, and area fished all help to determine the number and species of salmon caught.

Professional trollers can easily target the species they want to catch. Current fishing regulations protect wild Oregon coho, and so salmon trollers fish deeper to catch chinook.

The fisherman uses the gurdie to bring in the fish. The fish is stunned, gaffed on board, bled, dressed, and washed before it is stored in an iced or refrigerated hold. Salmon trollers can fish up to 50 miles offshore. The season usually occurs from April through October. However, it is subject to changes and restrictions, depending on the condition of salmon stocks that year. Oregon’s troll chinook is the first salmon on the spring market.

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to withstand the shock of hard-striking fish. Many of the vessels have a trolling pit in the stern so that fishermen can steer while operating the gear.

Stainless steel lines are fished from each outrigger. Two to six lines are used, and each line is limited to four lures on monofilament leaders (spreads) attached at intervals of two to four fathoms (a fathom equals six feet). A 10- to 50-pound weight (cannon ball) takes each line to the desired depth. Fishing lines are set and retrieved using hydraulic gurdies (mechanical cranks). To spread out the lures and to prevent tangles, the crew uses float bags to float up to two lines per side behind the boat.

HISTORIC BAYFRONT Story: James Rand Shielded by Yaquina Bay, the Historic Bayfront sits safely tucked away from the harsh winds of the Pacific Ocean, creating a warm and inviting climate for visitors to the Oregon coast. As visitors approach Newport’s Historic Bayfront, they are greeted by the towering Newport Bridge that has offered visitors and locals safe passage across Yaquina Bay for 75 years.

Entering the scenic Bayfront, visitors feel as if they have stepped back in time. The smell of the local catch of the day will fill their senses as they travel through a bustling Bayfront lined with local restaurants, art galleries and retail shops. Whether they happily browse the Earthworks Bay Street Gallery that is filled with beautiful pieces of coastal art or enter Made in Oregon, a store that sells only Oregon made products from small local vendors, the visitors are sure to be impressed with what they find.

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The Story of Newport Bay Candle Co.

History

Yesterday - 1866 was when it all started…Newport’s first tourist destination resort, the Ocean House, (Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay, today) was constructed that year by founding father, Sam Case. He named the little pioneer start up, in fond memory of his home town of Newport, Rhode Island. Nearby were smaller lodgings, like the Abbey Hotel (site of Rogue Ale’s pub, today) which drew tourism to Newport. Early day visitors, or “summer people”, traveled by train from the Willamette Valley to Yaquina City, located to the east. From Yaquina City, travelers took a ferry to the Bayfront. Roads were eventually developed over the hill to Nye Beach, on the ocean side.

Early day seafood started with local oyster harvesting.

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unique stores the Bayfront has to offer, visitors need only make their way to the ultra popular Local Ocean for fresh sea food caught daily by local fishermen or down to Mo’s for great sea food and a friendly atmosphere.

The Bayfront’s nostalgic feel blended with a plethora of modern tourist entertainment options makes it one of the best places to see and most exciting places to visit on the Oregon coast.

I love to burn candles and that’s what inspired me to start this venture.

The candles I had purchased, even those labeled as highly scented or extra scented, soon lost their fragrance.

Candle after candle burned down the middle, leaving wax around the sides of the container.

I began making candles in February 1998 in my kitchen. I quickly outgrew my kitchen and moved candle making operations into my garage. As a result of my experiences and some trial and error, I have developed candles I know you will find a pleasure to burn.

In December 1998 I decided to open the store so customers would have the opportunity to sample all the current fragrances and personally select candles of their own. We soon grew out of our first little store, so in March 2001 we moved into our current, more spacious location.

In 2002, we opened our Lincoln City Store and March of 2005 we opened our Depoe Bay store. Our Florence Store opened in 2006. We closed our Lincoln City store and moved those operations to a new store on Newport’s Historic Bayfront.

Come watch us make candles on Hwy 20 Newport and meet Tammy & Chris.

Visit our retail store on the Historic Bayfront in Newport and meet Jody, Kendal, Taylor and Kayla.

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Ozone Fine Art Gallery

Ozone Fine Art Gallery is perched upstairs at 669 Bay Blvd. on the Historic Bayfront overlooking beautiful Yaquina Bay. They are pleased to present contemporary painting, sculpture, mixed media, jewelry, and more from local and national artists. Featured artists, wine tastings, art demonstrations, music, and private presentations will be among our offerings. Come often and check here for upcoming events and datails.

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Large scale development of the current shore side seafood industry began in 1908 as electricity (essential for refrigeration) became available.

Jetty construction and dredging, the completion of the Yaquina Bay Bridge in 1936, assisted by Newport’s Yaquina Head Lighthouse (tallest on the coast), established the Bayfront as a solid shipping port, with docks for commercial, sport fishing, whale watching & recreational fleets.

Today - Newport’s Bayfront is a fun, bustling neighborhood with 60 doorsteps to explore along a waterfront with a ‘cross bay view, framing the NOAA Pacific research fleet .Visitors & locals watch Oregon’s largest fishing fleet delivering the freshest seafood, daily.

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Local Ocean Seafood

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Local Ocean Seafoods’ fish market is a showcase for the best seafood from the West Coast. The majority of our product comes directly from the Newport docks, located across the street from our market. We work with more than 50 local fishermen to supply us with the freshest, highest quality product available anywhere.

Prices and availability are subject to market conditions and weather. Please call us at 541574-7959 or contact us to inquire. We ship next-day and secondday air.

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Look for gray whales, seals, sea lions, porpoise and sea birds while enjoying the beauty of our rugged Oregon coastline. You’ll be entertained with stories about our historic, coastal community from the early lighthouse keepers, to modern day fishermen with satellite-driven navigation systems. Endorsed by the Oregon Coast Aquarium as a “Floating Adventure”, fun, hands-on activities include pulling up authentic West Coast crab pots out of our sparkling waters full of Dungeness Crab – Oregon’s Official Crustacean! Tow plankton nets and see the base of all ocean food chains. Yep – your favorite seafood is courtesy of these mighty microscopic wonders. Need some new shots for your Facebook album?

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Relax aboard the deluxe 65-foot Discovery, the largest passenger vessel on the coast, loaded with comfort - seating for all in a heated cabin, the latest in safety equipment, computer driven monitors to watch the radar and GPS, and always, great coffee, Rogue Ales and Oregon wines. The cruise route is determined daily by the

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Beaver Creek wetlands Story by: Larry Coonrod, of the News Times. Photo by: Jo Wienert

The bald eagle perched atop a fog-enshrouded snag overlooking Beaver Creek gave the eight would-be kayakers their first indication that they were about to leave the ordinary behind.

If the noble bird had a sense a humor, he was no doubt enjoying the sight of the novices nervously milling about trying to adjust foot pegs and absorb a three-minute course in kayaking from tour guides Ray and Joann Fowels.

"The cardinal rule of kayaking is to stay centered," Ray advised.

If any of the adults were having second thoughts about paddling the narrow craft away from the safety of the boat launch, the sight of a grinning 10-year-old Lauren Markley of 3 8 Salem - eager to get started - made them reconsider.

Sponsored by South Beach State Park, the kayak tour program uses relatively stable recreational kayaks manufactured by the Old Town Canoe Company in Maine. And while an experienced kayaker might find them a bit tame, they're perfect for novices.

"These are very safe and easy to keep upright. They're like a boat on the bottom," Ray assured the group."Nobody's going to get wet."

According to Joanne, in the couple's six-years of guiding tours on Beaver Creek, they've only had a handful of clients find themselves sans kayak and swimming, most the result of horseplay.

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While visitors to Newport generally take advantage of the many informative and interactive displays of North Pacific marine life and scientific research at the Oregon State University (OSU) Mark Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor Center, adjacent to the Oregon Coast Aquarium on the south side of Yaquina Bay, most are unaware of the significant role the center and its partners play in marine research and education. Each year over 150,000 people stop by the visitor center displays and aquaria of North Pacific marine life and learn about the ecology that is an integral part of the central Oregon coast. However, much of the Hatfield Marine Science Center’s (HMSC) real work, and that of several federal and state partners, takes place out of public view.

The HSMC was established in 1965 as Oregon State’s marine research station approximately 50 miles west along US 20 from the main campus at Corvallis. The 49 acre site is leased from the Port of Newport and has grown considerably over the years as its role within the university and as a partner with other state and federal agencies has continued to grow. In addition to providing facilities for land and sea-based research for its own staff and those of its partners, the HSMC also supports instructional and research activities for two dozen graduate students at any given time, and many others who take short-term focused undergraduate classes. It houses a nationally known residential internship research program for

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students each summer, and is greatly involved in cooperative education programs with local schools and the general public.

Director Dr. George Boehlert said some 30 scientists from OSU and other institutions and agencies come to the center each month to participate as visiting scientists in marinerelated activities. OSU’s seagoing research vessel R/V Wecoma and the coast vessel Elakha, based at the center’s docks, provide offshore research facilities.

“We have one of the best collaborative research centers in the nation with our diverse combination of institutions and resources,” Dr. Boehlert said, noting that the collaboration has fostered the center’s growth while simultaneously benefiting all involved parties. HMSC’s partners include the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (which is building its new Pacific Operations Center next door), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Geological Survey. Areas of interest include coastal seafloor mapping, marine biology and ecology, oceanography, salmon migration, and ocean renewable energy, to name only a few.

The aggregation of research and regulatory operations is also a major economic force in Newport and Lincoln County.

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B eaches Newport’s beaches are as varied as our city. There's the unique beauty and sound of Cobble Beach, the secluded dunes of South Beach, the art and history of Nye Beach, and the miles of unspoiled sand at Agate Beach. If you like beaches, you’ll find one to call your own at Newport.

Cobble Beach

Of all the great beaches in Newport, Cobble Beach definitely stands apart. Located at the Yaquina Head Natural Outstanding Area, Cobble Beach offers an experience like few other beaches on Earth. And despite what you might have heard, we do not check the cobbles daily for roundness. It's weekly.

Historic Nye Beach

Newport's first resort area dates from 1866. Experience the charm of an historic oceanfront neighborhood offering a variety of lodging options, fabulous restaurants, gift shops, galleries, services and the performing arts. This pedestrian friendly neighborhood has ample oceanfront parking and provides easy handicapped access to "The Most Romantic Beach" according to Sunset magazine.

South Beach State Park

Located just two miles south of Newport, South Beach State Park offers long, wide stretches of sand perfect for kite-flying and building sand castles away from the crowds. The park is also a full-service campground with electrical hookups and a large selection of yurts. There’s an interpretive center, meeting hall, gift shop and miles of biking/pedestrian trails.

Courtesy: www.discovernewport.com & The City of Newport.

Agate Beach State Recreation Site

One mile North of Newport, Agate Beach is a popular destination for surfers and is reached by walking through a tunnel. Farmers once lead their cattle through this tunnel for a taste of sea salt.

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

Three miles north of Newport, windswept and wavepounded Yaquina Head offers visitors trails, interpretive centers and the state's tallest lighthouse. Protected tidepools await down steps that access Cobble Beach.

Yaquina Head also has one of the first wheelchair accessible human constructed tidepools in the world at Quarry Cove, a former quarry transformed by the Bureau of Land Management. Trails include the half-mile long Yaquina Head Summit Trail and the quarter mile Quarry Cove Tidepools Trail.

Beverly Beach State Park

Seven miles north of Newport, Beverly Beach is a beautiful stretch of beach that runs from Yaquina Head to the headlands of Otter Rock. The park also offers plenty of camping sites, plus 21 yurts for overnight stays. Adjoining Beverly Beach State Park is Moolack Beach, a favorite for surfing as well as kite-flying and general beach fun.

Yaquina Head and the lighthouse can be seen in the distance.

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Story by News-Times Photos by: Jo Wienert

Look down the beach and see the figures clad head to toe in black. No, they’re not creatures from a sci-fi film, but a brave group of adventure-seekers who know that battling frigid temperatures offers a huge reward. This is surfing on the Oregon coast.

There’s a certain kind of bravado that comes along with harnessing the power of the ocean in the Pacific Northwest. After all, if you can surf when the water temperature is not much warmer than the air temperature and neither are above 55 degrees, you can surf anywhere.

Once you’ve covered yourself in several millimeters of neoprene, big waves, and the peace that comes only on a surfboard await you. Here are some tips to make the most of your experience:

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Whether you’ve never set foot on a board or crossstepped on 100 waves, a lesson can benefit bros and betties of all abilities. Skilled instructors all along the coast offer tips from how to paddle out to finding hidden spots with epic sets.

Get geared up

Catching hypothermia is the best way to turn a gnarly wave into a killer wave, literally. Lest you be so foolish, cover yourself with booties, gloves and a thick wetsuit and hood. Suit and board rentals are available for reasonable prices at all central coast surf shops.

Watch the wildlife

Becoming one with the ocean means being a part of the ocean. Don’t be alarmed to see sea lions frolicking near the line up or hear tales of shark sightings. Jellyfish may also float along on occasion, but protection from stings is another bonus of the wetsuit.

Mind your manners

Like pirates of old, a certain set of guidelines rule the waves. Be respectful and aware of yourself. Use a leash to keep stray boards in check. Yield the right of way to those already riding or the first to catch a wave. Accidentally overstep your bounds? Kindly apologize.

Know the natives

While surf culture can seem intimidating, surfers are generally laid-back and friendly. Locals are willing to welcome visitors to the lineup and give a shout out to beginners. If you’re unsure of etiquette rules or wave selection, most of those sharing the waves will offer a hand.

Play it cool

Respect the power of the ocean. Learn about riptides and currents, and surf within your ability level. Surf store employees and resident riders can give more information on the best spots to go during certain conditions. And don’t forget to have fun and hang loose!

Surf shops in Newport Oregon

Ocean Pulse Surf & Skate 428 SW Coast Hwy, Newport 541-265-7745

HIKING

Photo by: Jo Wienert

Courtesy: www.discovernewport.com and The City of Newport

Hiking is a fun and healthy way to see much of the natural beauty that exists in the Newport area. There are several trails to enjoy at Yaquina Head, as well as the educational trail system at Mike Miller Park. And for the ambitious hiker, there are also a number of excellent choices just to the south of us at the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Below are some of our favorites.

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area

At the north end of Newport, the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area provides visitors with an accessible wildlife and ocean viewing location featuring birds, whales, seals, and tidepooling. For more information, visit www.blm. gov/or/resources/recreation/yaquina/index.php.

1. Ocean to Bay Trail Length: .67 mile Difficulty: Wheelchair accessible This trail runs from Big Creek Park west through the Agate Beach wayside tunnel and on to Agate Beach. It includes boardwalks and bridges through forested areas and over the winding creek. State Park restrooms are located at the wayside. Corner of NE Harney Dr. and NE Big Creek Rd. Newport, OR 97365 2. Lighthouse Trail Length: .75 mile Difficulty: Wheelchair accessible This trail along the southern edge of the headland to the historic lighthouse is wheelchair accessible. Along the way, watch for harbor seals lounging on the rocks.

3. Salal Trail Length: Need distance 1 mile

Difficulty: Moderate This relatively short but steep trail makes switch-backs to the top. Along the trail and from the top of “the big hill” are some of the nest views around south to Newport, out to the Pacific, and the forest to the east.

4. Communications Hill Trail Length: Need distance 1 mile Difficulty: Moderate A walk up Communications Hill presents a completely different community- a shore pine and Sitka spruce forest.

Chipmunks, chickadees, and wrens are fairly common.

The Coast Guard maintains navigation communications equipment on top of the hill.

5. Quarry Cove Trail Length: .75 mile Difficulty: Moderate Following the crest of Yaquina Head’s southern edge, this trail connects the Ocean Bluff Observation Area and Quarry Cove. You’ll have terrific views south to Agate and Nye Beaches.

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Ossie’s Surf Shop 4860 N Coast Hwy, Newport 541-574-4634

Mike Miller Park

1. Mike Miller Park Educational Trail at Mike Miller Park Length: 1 mile Difficulty: Moderate This trail will take you through a slice of one of the most productive and unique forests in the world, the Northwest Coast Sitka spruce forest. To get there, travel 1.2 miles south of Yaquina Bay Bridge in Hwy 101 to NE 50th St. Proceed approximately 1/4 mile. Mike Miller Park is located on the north side of the road, with an informational kiosk posted at the trailhead.

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BIRDING

Courtesy: www.discovernewport.com and The City of Newport Photos by: Jo Wienert

Catch sight of a variety of songbirds at Yaquina Bay State Park. There is a trail from the park to the beach, and access to the north jetty.

Also, check out the Bayfront Road to Toledo for good birding. Go at least as far as Salley’s Bend. Many ducks and brants can be seen here. At low tides numerous shorebirds and Bald Eagles are often seen at the mudflats. Near Toledo look for Green Heron.

The Estuary Trail can be accessed from the Hatfield Marine Science Center. Over 3,000 feet of trail offer year-round public access to the estuary, and interpretive signs are placed along the trail, with an observation shelter provided approximately midway. Parts of the trail and facilities are accessible to the physically challenged.

Camping

Courtesy: www.discovernewport.com and The City of Newport

An abundance of state parks, campgrounds and scenic RV sites in and around Newport provide peaceful retreats, where camping and hiking are favorite pastimes.

Nestled in deep woods of pine and fir and among the rocks and dunes of the Pacific, these sites offer boating, fishing, swimming and lots of relaxation.

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The Oregon Coast Aquarium has outside walking paths to the sea aviary for viewing Tufted Puffins, Pigeon Guillemots, and Rhinoceros Auklets up close.

South Beach: Along the South Jetty Road, look for loons, cormorants, Pigeon Guillemots, and Harlequin Ducks.

Yaquina Head Lighthouse and North: From April through July, thousands of common murres and many cormorants, both Brandts and Pelagic, will be seen on nearby offshore rocks. On the cliffs gulls, Pigeon Guillemots, and Pelagic Cormorants maintain precarious nests. Sometimes you can see Tuffed Puffins. They nest in burrows along the tops of the cliffs.

Wheelchair accessible tidepools have been created off Lighthouse Access Road. Look for bird activity there. http://www.oregoncoastbirding.com/

South Beach State Park Located just two miles south of Newport, South Beach State Park is a full-service campground offering 228 sites with electrical hookups, six primitive sites, a group tent area and the largest selection of yurts in any Oregon State Park—27 to be exact. There’s an interpretive center, meeting hall, gift shop and miles of biking/pedestrian trails. One of the trails offers easy access to the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Hatfield Marine Science Center.

Reservations: www.reserveamerica.com Beverly Beach State Park Seven miles north of Newport lies Beverly Beach State Park. It has 128 tent sites, 75 sites with electricity/water, 53 sites with electricity/water/sewer and 21 yurts. The forest setting offers protection from coastal winds, with easy access to Beverly Beach—a long expanse of sandy beach that’s perfect for kite-flying, sand castle building and watching sunsets.

Reservations: www.reserveamerica.com Contact the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department for more campsite information: (541) 867-7451

RV Sites

Agate Beach Trailer and RV Park 6138 N Coast Hwy Newport OR 97365 (541) 265-7670 Bridgeview RV Park Full hook-ups, sewer, electric, water, cable tv, dump stations, new shower, bath, laundry, picnic tables, view, near crabbing, fishing, beach, aquarium, on-site store, small, quaint and friendly!

144-1 SW 26th Newport OR 97365 (541) 867-3742 Harbor Village RV Park On the end of Yaquina Bay with full hook-ups, including cable tv, laundry & showers. Just a short walk to old town Newport, fishing & shopping.

923 SE Bay Blvd Newport OR 97365 (541) 265-5088 www.harborvillagervpark.com Pacific Shores Motorcoach Resort Oceanfront RV sites with clubhouse, two heated pools, three saunas , fitness center, two laundry rooms and shower facili-

ties.

6225 N Coast Hwy Newport OR 97365 (541) 265-3750 www.orapacificshores.com Port of Newport The Port of Newport has two RV Parks from which to choose: the South Beach Marina RV Park and Sportsman’s RV Park, both just off Marine Science Drive.

Port of Newport Marina & RV Park 2301 SE OSU Dr. Newport, OR 97365 (541) 867-3321 www.portofnewport.com

BIKING

Sawyer’s Landing Marina, boat launch, grocery store and RV Park.

4098 Yaquina Bay Rd Newport OR 97365 (541) 265-3907 www.sawyerslandingnewport.com Whaler’s Rest - Leisuretime Resorts of America Whalers Rest Resort is located in the heart of the central Oregon coast with such amenities as a club house, indoor swimming pool, store and more.

50 SE 123rd Street South Beach OR 97366 (541) 867-3100

Courtesy: The City of Newport

Bayfront to Nye Beach: 8.75 mi. RT. This challenging ride takes you through the historic Nye Beach and Bayfront districts and along Yaquina Bay before beginning the long and winding climb up to Yaquina Heights and splendid views. Entails a little over ½ mile travel on Hwy. 20.

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Lighthouse to Lighthouse: 10 mi. RT. Follow the Oregon Coast Bike Route for a moderately challenging ride between Yaquina Bay Lighthouse (1871) and Yaquina Head Lighthouse (1872). This route takes the rider through the Nye Beach Historic District, offers stunning ocean views, and has enough elevation change to provide a good workout.

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City to City: 27 mi. RT. Moderately challenging, rolling terrain with a steep hill in either direction. This is a beautiful ride along the Yaquina Bay and River and provides an excellent opportunity to see plenty of boats as well as shorebirds, waterfowl, wading birds, eagles, and ospreys. Wide shoulders and smooth pavement for most of the route.

South Beach Ride: 9 mi. RT. Easy ride, mostly flat. This fun ride takes you through sand dunes to the South Beach Jetty, then winds its way through the South Beach Marina, along the estuary, and out to Idaho Point on King Slough. Great views and good bird watching.

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Need a Bike!

City Parks Loop: 7 mi. RT. Easy to moderately challenging. Pack a picnic and enjoy time in any one of the nine City parks on this loop.From bird watching to skateboarding or whale watching to ball games, each park provides a special place for those who pass through.

the owners of “Bike Newport.”

The Crowder’s had the opportunity to buy a bike shop on the Oregon Coast and decided it would be a great move for our family.

They owned a restaurant in Grants Pass for 7 years and had recently had their first child and were looking for an opportunity to slow down. Both grew up in Santa Cruz and missed being by the ocean after living in Grants Pass for 13 years.

A bike shop sounded like a great “family friendly” business and combined their knowledge of running a small business with their love of cycling. “The Bike Shop” had been the only steadfast bike shop in Newport for over 20 years and the owners were ready to retire. They bought the business, moved to a better location, doubled the size, changed the name, added Trek, Transition, Klein & Gary Fisher, and became a full service bike shop.

They are both avid cyclist and host weekly shop rides for both mountain and road bikes, are involved in the local cycling club, and do whatever we can to promote cycling as a way of life.

If you’re on the Oregon Coast, stop in and say hello to us at Bike Newport in beautiful Newport, Oregon!

Location: 150 NW 6th (On the corner of 6th and Hwy 101 behind Pro-Build) Newport Or, 97365 (541) 265-9917

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Bike Rentals - During Summer months we have a rental bikes for road or mountain.

Rates are $10 an hour (2 hour minimum) or $25 for the day. Helmets are included.

ABOUT BIKE NEWPORT Elliott & Daniella Crowder are

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U .S .C. G. Story: Phillip Swett Photos: Sandy Blackman & U.S.C.G While Newport’s maritime industries and heritage are almost taken as a matter of course today, it took considerable effort to make small Yaquina Bay a safe haven for seafarers. First came the Yaquina Bay lighthouse to mark the narrow entrance in 1871, then construction of the substantial north and south jetties in the late 1880s and early 1890s to establish a better channel.

Those improved the ability of fishermen and sailors to leave and return to port safely, but could provide no succor in times of maritime distress. That took the establishment of the U.S. Lifesaving Service (a founding component of the U.S. Coast Guard) station in South Beach in 1896. Ever since then, the Coast Guard’s Station Yaquina Bay has played a key role in assisting those in need along this stretch of the central Oregon coast.

To keep that in perspective, Bosun’s Mate 1st Class Adam Johnson said the Yaquina Bay bar (the natural deposition of materials at the mouth of the river) is considered the second worst for vessels in the United States, after that off the mouth of the much larger Columbia River. If you need proof, buy a copy of the fundraising video available at the station, you’ll be impressed.

Moving from South Beach to the Newport Bayfront, and then to its present location just northeast of the Yaquina Bay Bridge during World War II, Station Yaquina Bay has been providing search and rescue services for more than110 years to those who sail to and from the docks along the lower half a dozen miles of the Yaquina River.

Under the current command of Chief Warrant Officer Phil Jackson, the roughly 50 regulars and 12 reservists of the station conduct about 200 search and rescue and/or towing operations annually, from vessels that are lost in fog, out of power or fuel, taking on water, on fire, or that have medical emergencies. In addition, the men and women of Continued on Page 56

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History of the Port of Newport

The district was formed in 1910 so will soon be celebrating its 100th birthday. Below are the minutes that record that first organizational meeting.

As part of the celebration of our first 100 years, Port commissioners and staff ask the community to share with us any history, memories, anecdotes and especially pictures of the Port through the years. We want to include submissions here on our web site so would appreciate receiving them in electronic format. If this is not possible, please bring what you have by the Port Office so it may be scanned and included.

Terminal History

In 1948, a private company sank two 1940s-era, selfpropelled, flat-bottom concrete barges at McLean Point to serve as wharves for cargo handling. Prior to sinking the ships, below-water preparation was performed by excavating relatively flat benches. The ship in Berth No. 1 settled on a sloping base and rests with a list toward the bay of about 8 to 9 degrees. The ships were floated into place and sunk by blasting holes in their sides and bottoms. The holes remained open to allow water to fluctuate with the tides. The area between the hull and the shore were backfilled with hydraulically placed

dredged sand from Yaquina Bay. Fill material in some of the cargo holds washed out through the blast holes, and subsequently, the holes were closed and a series of 8-inch diameter PVC drainage pipes were installed at approximately 4.5 to 5 ft mean sea level. Additional backfill was added to the holds.

The terminal was run by private operators from the 1950s through the late 1970s among them Yaquina Dock & Dredge and Sunset Terminals.

In 1982, the Port issued G.O. bonds to purchase the terminal from Rondys Inc. and in 1987 contracted Jones Oregon Stevedoring/Newport Terminal Co. to manage the facility.

The contract was terminated in 1995 when the Port took over management.

Up until the early to mid 1990s when log exports trickled to a halt, the Newport Terminal was a busy dock, handling shipments of logs and lumber. The last log ship called at the Newport Terminal dock in May of 1999.

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Port of Newport Mission

“Promote and support projects and programs in cooperation with other community organizations and businesses, that will create new jobs and increase community economic development.�

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NOAA Part of agency’s overall mission of ‘science, service, and stewardship’ Science, research, and their practical applications to everyday life is the foundation of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

NOAA “enriches life through science,” says Jane Lubchenco, the agency’s administrator since 2009. “Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep citizens informed about the changing environment around them.”

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NOAA’s history is an integral part of the history of science and scientific research in the United States.

NOAA has existed as an officially designated agency only since 1970, but the three agencies – the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, the U.S. Weather Bureau, and the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries - that, along with other elements, merged to become NOAA are among the federal government’s oldest. Much of the nation’s scientific heritage and legacy lies within those three agencies.

NOAA’s genealogy traces back to 1807, when scienceoriented President Thomas Jefferson created the Survey of

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the Coast to provide nautical charts for safe passage along the nation’s coastlines and into the nation’s ports. It provided the foundation for extensive research and information “to enhance the safe and efficient navigation of our nation’s waterways,” according to NOAA’s website (www.noaa. gov). NOAA currently manages the network that provides a common reference and coordinate system for all maps and charts, including position (latitude and longitude), elevation, and distance and direction between points.

In 1870, the federal government established the first agency to provide weather observations and warnings within the U.S. Army. The Weather Bureau itself began in 1890, when Congress transferred those services to the Department of Agriculture. The service evolved in scope and capacity, becoming the National Weather Service in 1970. Today, NOAA is the nation’s primary source of weather data, forecasts and warnings.

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started in 1871 with the founding of the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries, charged with protecting “food fishes,” along with scientific studies for managing and protecting marine mammals. In 1882, the USS Albatross became the first government research vessel built exclusively for fisheries and oceanographic research, during three decades of service, Albatross discovered more new marine species than any other research vessel, launching a tradition for NOAA’s current marine research efforts.

Today, that research takes place in laboratories throughout the nation, including Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) in Newport’s South Beach district, and aboard the fleet of ships and airplanes operated by the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps.

On a mission

“NOAA’s mission touches the lives of every American,” says Lubchenco, who brought an extensive background as a marine ecologist and environmental scientist, and expertise in oceans and climate change to the agency’s leadership position. That mission, which focuses on “science, service and stewardship,” is to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans and coasts, share that knowledge and information with others, and conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources.

The NOAA Marine Operations Center–Pacific (MOC-P), now based in Yaquina Bay in Newport, plays a central role.

It serves as homeport for four of NOAA’s research and survey ships, including its newest vessel Bell M. Shimada; provides administrative, engineering, maintenance and logistical support to the nine-vessel Pacific fleet; and houses the MOC directorate, which oversees both the Pacific and Atlantic marine centers, and all NOAA ship operations.

NOAA officials celebrated 200 years of service in 2007 – the same year that the Port of Newport submitted a bid to provide a new home for the Pacific research fleet, responding to the agency’s request for proposals as a long-standing lease at Lake Union in Seattle neared an end. NOAA awarded the bid in August 2009, port officials managed a $38 million, 22-month construction project completed in May 2011, and NOAA signed a 20-year renewable lease with the port in July 2011.

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Bell M. Shimada Ship Specifications Length: 208.6 ft Breadth: 49.2 ft Draft: 19.4ft – 29.7ft (Centerboard retracted or extended) Cruising Speed: 14 knots Range: 12,000nm Endurance: 40 days Hull Number: R227 Call Letters: WTED Officers: 5 Licensed Engineers: 4 Crew: 24 Scientists: 15 Launched: 2008 Commissioned: 2010 Builder: VT Halter Marine, Inc. Moss Point, MS

McArthur II Ship Specifications Length: 224 ft Breadth: 43 ft Draft: 15 ft Cruising Speed: 11 knots Range: 8,000 nm Endurance: 45 days Hull Number: R330 Call Letters: WTEJ Officers: 4 Licensed Engineers: 4 Crew: 23 Scientists: 15 Delivered to Military Sealift Command: 1985 Transferred to NOAA: 2002 Commissioned: 2003 Designer: Maritime Administration Builder: Tacoma Boatbuilding Company Tacoma, WA

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Miller Freeman Ship Specifications Length: 215 ft Breadth: 42 ft Draft: 21ft – 33ft (Centerboard retracted or extended) Cruising Speed: 11 knots Range: 12,582nm Endurance: 31 days Hull Number: R223 Call Letters: WTDM Officers: 7 Licensed Engineers: 4 Crew: 27 Scientists: 11 Launched: 1967 Commissioned: 1974 Designer: Philip F. Spaulding Builder: American Shipbuilding Toledo, OH

Rainier Ship Specifications Length: 231 ft Breadth: 42 ft Draft: 14.3 Cruising Speed: 12.5 knots Range: 5,898 nm Endurance: 22 days Hull Number: S221 Call Letters: WTEf Officers: 12 Licensed Engineers: 4 Crew: 35 Launched: 1967 Commissioned: 1968 Designer: Maritime Administration Builder: Aerojet-General Shipyards, Jacksonville FL

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Moving forward

During the competitive lease process, port officials touted Newport as “the best working waterfront on the West Coast,” with its commercial fishing fleet, U.S. Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay, and ocean research activities. The NOAA fleet, they said, would not only enhance such research efforts, but would help attract additional marine science ventures, putting Newport’s already considerable marine science profile on a rising tide.

The South Beach peninsula where the NOAA MOC-P facility is located is also home to one of the nation’s premier marine research facilities at HMSC, as well as the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Local, state and federal officials believe it could help transform South Beach into an international hub for research and development on ocean health – a key component in climate change.

The fleet itself provides floating, mobile platforms for marine science research, collecting data essential to protecting marine mammals, coral reefs and historic shipwrecks, managing commercial marine fish stocks, understanding climate processes, and nautical charting. They also deploy and maintain buoys that gather oceanographic weather information and other data.

Their activities also support existing NOAA facilities located at HMSC. The Newport Research Station at HMSC is the only ocean port research facility for NOAA’s Seattle-based Northwest Fisheries Science Center. Located in the heart of Oregon’s groundfish, salmon and other fisheries, the vessels offer support for the 70 scientists and staff who conduct marine science research throughout the Pacific coast region. Capt. Rick Brown, a retired NOAA Corps officer and current program manager at NWFSC at HMSC, says their work depends on those NOAA ships “to support a variety of fisheries and ecosystem-based cruises.”

During the field season (spring, summer, autumn – roughly April through October or November), the vessels are almost always out at sea, conducting essential ocean research, fisheries surveys and seafloor mapping. When home, they are highly visible from many viewpoints, standing out at the facility’s central location in Yaquina Bay that allows them quick, easy access to the ocean, from where they an fan out in any direction for exploration purposes.

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alcade of sleek bright red, yellow, and blue craft began their journey upstream with Joanne in the lead and Ray trailing behind, like a couple of geese keeping watch over their young flock.

"You're in a true sanctuary here," Joanne said as the tour group headed upstream.

The Wetland Conservancy owns and manages 80 acres along Beaver Creek wetland complex (designated one of Oregon's greatest wetlands) upstream of Ona Beach State Park. In 2007, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department purchased an additional 318 acres, establishing the Beaver Creek State Natural Area. The OPRD plans to open the area up for recreational use in 2010.

Beaver Creek is home to coho salmon, cutthroat trout, steelhead, beaver, river otters, bears, bald eagles, blue and green herons, and numerous migratory birds.

"A coastal marsh is like a biological supermarket," Joanne tells the group. "It's a virtual smorgasbord for these animals."

The marsh acts much like a human kidney in filtering out pollution. Its muddy bottom is a giant sponge.

True to its name, the creek is home to a thriving colony of beavers, although at one time they were nearly wiped out by trapping, Joanne said. With all the kayaks, "logged up" in a tight cluster along the sedge grass covered bank, she pointed out a beaver lodge and explained how the beavers build a multilevel structure by first surveying the site and then gathering the building materials, much like a human construction crew might.

Another resident of Beaver Creek, nutria, are more recent transplants. After trapping nearly depleted the beaver population in the late 1800s and early 1900s, fur traders brought the quick-breeding nutria from South America to replace

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and has a budget of $21 million, only $5 million of which is provided by the State of Oregon. The rest comes from federal and private grants. Its associated agency partners employ an additional 180 people with total budgets of another $21 million.

Director Boehlert says HMSC is now awaiting word on a significant grant application with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to build a new facility to house its Marine Genomics Program and Marine Mammal Institute, and improve its capacity for research and ability to apply for additional project grants. Noting that the center’s current capabilities are hampered by a lack of space, Dr. Boehlert said the new building, if approved, would be the first new research facility built in South Beach by the state since the center began in 1965.

He said the transfer of NOAA’s Pacific Operations Center from Seattle to Newport in 2011 will not affect his operations directly, but will provide increased opportunities for collaboration among all the partner agencies—the historic key to the development of the site into a prominent national research center.

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Nutria's feeding habits and burrowing cause erosion, and can devastate marshland.

"I like to tell people that beavers are nature's engineers, and nutria are the demolition experts," Joanne said.

They might be considered a "large rat" by some; nevertheless, an adult nutria and its offspring thrilled the kayakers by staying put in a canopy of grass as they took turns paddling to within a few feet and taking pictures.

The park's Thursday evening tours produce more sightings of the nocturnal beavers, Joanne said.

Before moving along on the tour, Joanne elicited some good-natured groans with a few corny wildlife jokes told in her soft Texan accent.

"How can you tell a bald eagle in the wild? It combs its hair over to one side (Get it?)," and "Why do seagulls live on the sea and not the bay? Otherwise they'd be Baygulls."

By the time the tour group turned around about a mile from the starting point, the novice kayakers looked like veterans, feeling confident enough to spread out and explore along the banks by themselves.

Before ending the tour, the Smiths had one final exercise for the group: closing their eyes and drifting along for one minute just listening. Nature is anything but quiet along Beaver Creek. The call of a blue heron, the chirping of song birds, and the sound of raindrops splattering on the water made it easy to forget that just around the corner cars and trucks were whizzing by on Highway 101.

Before they departed on that same highway back to the less serene sounds of modern civilization, Ray left everyone with a bit of wisdom about the future of wild lands: "The Lord created the world for us, but he also made us the stewards."

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Yaquina Bay Bridge And A New Newport

Its steel and concrete arches skip across Yaquina Bay like a perfectly thrown rock, providing a picturesque backdrop for tourists’ snapshots. For residents however, it’s far more than an architectural wonder: it’s a historic monument to hope, hard work, and the promise of economic prosperity.

Yaquina Bay Bridge was built in the 1930s when the Oregon coast, like much of the nation, was in the midst of a deep economic depression. When federal money became available through President Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration (WPA), the Oregon State Highway Commission applied for more than $5 million for construction of five bridges along the coast. More than $1 million was earmarked for construction of Yaquina Bay Bridge.

Double shifts of designers and engineers began planning five Coast Highway bridges under the supervision of Conde B. McCullough. In just three months, they drew plans for the Yaquina Bay Bridge, Alsea Bay Bridge (Waldport), Siuslaw River Bridge (Florence, Umpqua River Bridge (Reedsport), and the Coos Bay Bridge (North Bend). Despite

some arguments from lumber interests in favor of wood construction, all plans called for cement and steel.

By January 1934, the coast bridge system plans were not only complete, but they had been endorsed by the federal government and the Oregon Legislature. The Yaquina Bay Bridge was to be 38 1/2 feet wide and 6/10ths of a mile long, with a main span of 600 feet. When word of approval reached Newport, an impromptu parade was held and there was general merrymaking among the town’s 1,500 inhabitants.

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happy with the massive project’s approval, they could not have been too surprised. Months before the official go-ahead, lands were acquired at South Beach for a state park. Sam Boardman, state park engineer, told reporters it was desirable for his agency to acquire the park site “to eliminate . . . the usual cluttering up of cheap hot dog stands and unsightly cheap eating joints that might otherwise mar the entrance to the most picturesque bridge on the Oregon Coast Highway.” A few months later, the parks department also acquired the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse Reservation (located at the north end of the bridge) for the same reasons. Once land was acquired, workers from another federal job-creation program, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), began park construction.

When Sixth Street was widened to accommodate the new highway, several buildings were moved; perhaps most notably was the IOOF (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) building at the corner of Hurbert and 101. At first there was talk of cutting twenty feet off the front of the turn-of-the-century, three-story building, which at that time housed the post office. This idea was discarded and instead the building was moved back six feet. The newspaper described the move as “no picnic

undertaking.” The move of this building and the one behind it facing Hurbert Street was successful. The Tip Top Motors building at the intersection of Alder Street also stood in the way of the new highway. The Highway Commission cut twenty feet from its front and built an addition to the north end to compensate the owners for their loss.

All controversy and relocation aside, August 14, 1934, was a red-letter day for Newport. The first bridge test pile was driven successfully, and construction was under way. More than 200 men were employed by the Gilpin and General Construction Companies. The weekly payroll amounted to as much as $5,000. Local merchants also benefited from the roughly $100 each week spent on equipment repairs. Skilled positions went to electricians and iron workers with bridge or dam building experience. Many local unemployed millworkers were put to work in positions requiring more muscle than skill or experience.

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and south approaches of the bridge. Local restaurants, hotels, and auto camps suddenly shifted into high gear, busier than they had been in years.

According to one man who worked on the project, much of the labor was done by hand. Use of machinery was kept to a minimum to create as many jobs as possible. Workers were placed on a six-day, thirty-hour work week, enabling two shifts a day. When Paul Towsley (1918-1984) got a job on the project, he started at forty-five cents an hour with a penny a day taken out for insurance.

When word got out about the Yaquina Bay construction job, about a dozen unemployed men came to the site each day looking for work. According to Ken Bach, who worked on the bridge crew as a carpenter helper, “If anybody goofed up or slowed down, he was fired on the spot, and one of these guys got to go to work.”

Swift currents posed an incredible challenge in placing Pier No. 2, which required a 100-hour continuous pour of 2,200 yards of concrete. When a concrete pour began, it continued 24 hours a day no matter how bad the weather. Remembered Towsley, “Sometimes it was so foggy from the cement mixer you couldn’t see where you were going to pour.” Pier No. 3, located at the south end of the main arch, was the largest and most challenging because of its placement on sand. More than 700 wooden pilings were driven 50 feet below the channel bed of No. 3. Workers on the highest span were 135 feet above the water in high winds and driving rain.

In 1986, Ken Bach recalled that his father, who was foreman over the carpentry crew, discovered an error in the site survey. The placement of the south end of the bridge was a little off to the east. “The original survey work had nailed the south side marker on a board between two pine trees. They shot all lines from that marker. When the wind was from the west, it threw

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Architect Conde B. McCullough all measurements off to the east.” If this had not been discovered, construction on the south end of the bridge would not have aligned with the work in progress on the north end.

Although falls were commonplace, the only fatality on the massive project came three months prior to completion of the bridge when 36-year-old Ted McDaniel fell 110 feet to his death while peeling away wooden framework.

On September 6, 1936, the bridge was opened to traffic.

In its first 10 hours, a steady stream of 5,190 cars crossed the bridge. The Newport Young Men Business Club was put in charge of the official dedication gala to be held October 3, 1936. First up was to be a salute to President Roosevelt, who had been invited to the ceremony but was unable to attend. Designer Conde McCullough also was unable to attend as he was in Costa Rica designing bridges for the Inter-American Highway. Despite the absence of the President and McCullough, and the presence of a thick fog that blinded the entire coast, 3,000 people turned out to listen to speeches by dignitaries from all over the state. This was followed by another round of general merrymaking and a parade which included the Ladies Drum Corps of Toledo. A scheduled flyover by sea planes was canceled because of the fog.

Fireworks were shot off but they were shrouded in fog.

Later that night a banquet was held at the Abbey Hotel with Mayor Carson, of Portland, as toastmaster.

The dedication ceremonies were complete but the bridge was not; detail work remained. All five of the McCullough bridges built at this time included subtle art deco embellishments. Ken Bach pointed out that all this detail work was done with wood; concrete simply filled in the shapes that he and the other carpenters nailed together. A few weeks after the dedication ceremony, the local newspaper matter-of-factly announced in its November 19, 1936, edition, “Yaquina Bay Bridge is completed and the workmen were discharged Tuesday. Two years, three months and seventeen days have elapsed since construction began.” In the course of construction, 25,000 cubic yards of earth were moved, 30,000 cubic yards of concrete poured and more than 3,000 tons of steel bolted and welded into place.

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