Pacific City Sun, December 20, 2019

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Vol. 13, No. 332 • December 20, 2019 • FREE!

A Whale of a

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Winter Whale Watch Week returns Dec. 27-31 at more than 20 spots along the Oregon Coast — including Cape Kiwanda NERDING IN THE NEW YEAR BEER RELEASE

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 from 8 pm – 12 am at Pelican Brewing–Pacific City

Bring in the New Year with your friends at Pelican with a family-friendly arcade-style night.

Enjoy complimentary arcade, video, and board games with a limited menu available until 12am.

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Pacific City Igniting some Christmas spirit

SUN PO Box 1085 Pacific City, OR 97135 Phone: 503-801-5221 tim@pacificcitysun.com

Tim Hirsch Editor & Publisher

Vicky Hirsch Editorial Assistant

Contributors: Gretchen Ammerman, Valerie Hendon, Sally Rissel

On Our Cover:

Photos by Tim Hirsch

AREA CHILDREN were treated to a visit with Santa, complimentary gift bags and a plateful of goodies during the Kiawanda Community Center’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, held Tuesday, Dec. 10. Below, children serenaded Santa as he arrived on one of Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District’s fire engines.

Photo by Tim Hirsch

CAPE KIWANDA will be amongst numerous sites that Oregon Parks & Recreation District will staff with volunteers during Winter Whale Watch Week, Dec. 27-31.

Volunteers will help visitors sight the traveling cetaceans from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Family-fun the focus of Pelican’s New Year’s Eve celebration Pelican Brewing — Pacific City is inviting community members and visitors, too, to celebrate the coming of 2020 with a night full of free games during its New Year’s Eve celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-midnight.

On hand for the party at the pub, which is located at 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City, will be arcade games from Game Over in Lincoln City — including two pinball machines, a driving game and a multiplayer game — as well as TVs armed with older gaming systems such as Nintendo 64 with Mario Kart and Xbox 360 with Dance Central. And Mario Cart 8 on Nintendo Switch will also be amongst the games available.

In addition, the Pelican will have tables set up with cards and board games in hopes of attracting adults, too, to the family-friendly end-of-year party.

Revelers will be welcome to play all the games for no charge.

And food and drinks will also be available for purchase.

For more information about the Pelican Brewing – Pacific City’s New Year’s Eve party, call 503-965-7007. To learn more about the award-winning, oceanfront brewery and its three brew pubs, visit pelicanbrewing. com.

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The opening of the commercial Dungeness crab season will be delayed until at least Dec. 31 along the entire Oregon coast as testing shows crabs are still too low in meat yield in half of the areas along the coast.

The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season in Oregon was targeted to open Dec. 1, but can be delayed to ensure a high-quality product to consumers and to avoid wastage of the resource. Crab quality testing in late November and early December showed that many areas within the Tri-State region still did not meet the criteria for an opening. The delayed opening will allow for crabs to fill with more meat.

Testing will continue to determine if the season should open Dec. 31, be further delayed, or be split into separate

areas with different opening dates.

In conjunction with the delayed ocean commercial season, commercial harvest of Dungeness crab in Oregon bays is now closed for the remainder of the year.

Recreational crab harvesting is currently open coastwide in the ocean, bays and estuaries, and on beaches, docks, piers, and jetties. Recreational crabbers should always call the Shellfish Hotline (800448-2474) or check oregon.gov/oda/ programs/foodsafety/shellfish/pages/ shellfishclosures.aspx for closures before crabbing.

Commercial Dungeness crab is Oregon’s most valuable fishery. Last year’s delayed season opening still brought in the second highest ex-vessel value ever ($66.7 million) with 18.7 million pounds landed, just above the 10-year average.

Officials close coast to razor clamming due to toxin levels

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The Oregon Department of Agriculture and Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife announced on Dec. 13 that the entire Oregon coast has been closed for commercial and recreational razor clamming due to elevated levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid.

Mussel harvesting is closed from the south jetty of the Coquille River at Bandon to the California border for elevated levels of paralytic shellfish

toxin. Mussel harvesting is open from the Columbia River to the north jetty of the Coquille River at Bandon.

Bay clams and crab are open for recreational harvesters along the entire Oregon coast.

For more information, call ODA’s shellfish safety information hotline at 800-448-2474 or visit oregon.gov/ODA/ programs/FoodSafety/Shellfish/Pages/ ShellfishClosures.aspx.

Blaser charged with murder of Tillamook man Tillamook Police Department officers responded to a residence on 6th Street in Tillamook on Dec. 7, at approximately 5:35 a.m., on a report of an assault. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located a deceased man inside the home and discovered that a possible suspect involved had fled on foot.

Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies reportedly converged on the area and located the suspect in the vicinity of 8th Street and Stillwell Avenue. The subject was taken into custody without further incident and lodged at the Tillamook County Jail.

The deceased man was identified as Jeffery A. Carr, Jr., 43, of Tillamook. The suspect was identified as Michael Joseph Blaser, Jr., 35, from Tillamook. Blaser was lodged at the Tillamook County Jail on the charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the First Degree.

Members of the Tillamook County Major Crimes Team responded to the residence to assist.

At this time, the matter is still under investigation and additional details will be released as they become available.

The Tillamook County Major Crimes Team is comprised of members from the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook Police Department, Oregon State Police, Rockaway Beach Police Department and the Manzanita Department of Public Safety.

Pacific City Joint Water – Sanitary Authority (PCJWSA) PCJWSA wishes to publicly acknowledge the retirement of Tony Owen, PCJWSA Authority Manager, and thank him for his service to our community.

Mr. Owen came to Pacific City in 1990 to work for the Pacific City Sanitary District. When area residents voted to combine the Water and Sanitary Districts, Mr. Owen was hired as Manager of the newly formed Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority (PCJWSA), a position he has held since 1998. Under his leadership, PCJWSA has made significant improvements in drinking water quality and sewer discharge and completed a number of other infrastructure upgrades.

With his long-range thinking and commitment to the community, Mr. Owen has shepherded three major projects that will serve the community for decades to come. Pacific City’s historic surface water source has been reclaimed securing a safe and renewable source of drinking water. The 40-year-old deteriorating wastewater treatment plant has been replaced with a state-of-the-art facility that will meet or exceed state and federal environmental protection goals well into the future. And Mr. Owen led PCJWSA’s effort to secure a long-term lease on 77 acres of land owned by BLM - providing recreational green space for the community and forestalling residential or commercial development should the parcel have been sold to a private party.

Few people appreciate the true nature of managing a facility as complicated as ours or the service Mr. Owen and the staff have provided the community. Mr. Owen led not only the long-range planning, through development and implementation of master plans, but has protected the community through his prompt response to emergencies as they have occurred. When the Airport Lift Station was flooded and required emergency replacement, our Authority Manager had some challenging choices to make, staff time to redirect, and a never-ending string of meetings with engineers, State and Federal authorities. This unexpected $1 million project was carried out without any disruption of service; in fact many in the community probably didn’t even realize what had happened. This was but one example of Mr. Owen’s unique ability to go from rain gear and flood-management mode to negotiating building specifications with the FAA, the ODA, Oregon DEQ, and Tillamook County…all the while having the engineers on speed dial reviewing the technical specifications of the new pump and electrical systems.

Mr. Owen has managed the day-to-day operation of PCJWSA with a team of men and women who share his commitment to high quality service to the community. As a mark of his leadership there are several employees who have been with PCJWSA for 15-20 years. We are proud of their work and confident that the staff who have joined the team in recent years have a solid foundation to build on. They face constantly changing priorities while carrying out the routine functions of their jobs. We are fortunate that Mr. Owen has established this organizational climate through his management style over the years.

As Mr. Owen embarks on retirement, effective the end of 2019, the PCJWSA Board of Directors, Staff, and the Community salute him for a stellar career in water and sewer services, and sincerely thanks him for his contribution to our organization and community. He has left an indelible mark on PCJWSA and his legacy will live on.

Thank you, Tony Owen!

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What the Linn Co. Lawsuit really means

By DAVID YAMAMOTO Tilllamook Co. Commissioner & chair of Council of Forest Trust Lands Counties

After a month-long trial, after hearing more than 100 hours of testimony and reviewing hundreds of exhibits, some going back to the early 1900s, the Linn County jury deliberated for only a few hours before returning with a verdict. The jury determined that the State had indeed breached a long-standing contract with the 13 plaintiff forest trust counties and awarded full damages of $1.065 billion.

Of the 15 Trust Counties, Clatsop County Commissioners opted out of the lawsuit, although the majority of their taxing districts decided to stay in and are entitled to $243 million, and Judge Thomas McHill determined that Klamath County forests operate under a pre-2001 forest management plan and removed them from the lawsuit. This left 13 Counties and 151 taxing districts found to be harmed and eligible for compensation.

The 1941 Forest Acquisition Act created the idea of Greatest Permanent Value to mean managing these forest trust lands to return timber revenue to the Counties, taxing districts, and the Oregon Dept. of Forestry. It was in 1998 that the Board of Forestry decided to change the definition of GPV, and for the last 20 years, timber revenue suffered while the State instead prioritized going far above the mandates of the Federal Endangered Species Act and directing funds to increasing recreational opportunities.

While these are admirable goals, these shortfalls over the last 20 years were being born entirely by the trust counties. What the jury found is that the trust counties have been shorted $1.065 billion to provide these additional services to all residents of Oregon, and it is only fair that we be fairly compensated for these services. Over the last 20 years, trust counties have had to cut public safety, education, emergency services, road maintenance, healthcare, libraries, and other essential services.

When it comes to natural resourcebased industries, Tillamook County is blessed with dynamic timber, dairy, and fishing opportunities. Some think that increasing timber harvest will harm the environment. As a Tillamook County Commissioner, I am proud to be able to say that when it comes to clean water, habitat restoration, and fish recovery…no Oregon County does these things better than Tillamook County.

Over the decades, our timber, dairy, and fishing partners have collaborated with our Tillamook County public works department, watershed councils, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, Tillamook Soil & Water Conservation, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, Salmon SuperHwy, and others to provide continuing improvements to our watersheds.

We recently completed a 600-plus acre, $11 million habitat restoration project called Southern Flow Corridor.

In Tillamook County, we have more than 3,500 culverts, which often, due to increased fish passage rules, need to be replaced with a bridge…which is an expensive proposition. This is one of the reasons we have a bridge for every three miles of roadway. A difficult environment for a small rural county, but a true success story in Oregon.

Our victory in Court does not mean we can or should diminish our commitment to our environmental responsibilities. As I explained above, Tillamook County is the State leader in clean water,

habitat restoration, and fish recovery.

ODF cannot disregard the Endangered Species Act, or Clean Water Act, but I feel this jury verdict clearly specifies that the State should not go above and beyond to the detriment of the trust counties.

Timber revenue is but one part of the economic and social sustainability of rural Oregon Counties. It must also be understood that jobs in the woods, mills, and truck transportation are some of our rural counties best paying, fully benefited jobs.

In the State of Oregon, the Total Private Sector Average Annual Wage is $52,000. This same classification of jobs in Tillamook County is $37,000. Yet, when you look at forest products industry (FPI) jobs in Tillamook County, we have forestry and logging at $55,000, wood products manufacturing at $59,000, and truck transportation at $47,500. These are family wage, fully benefited jobs. Tillamook County has 852 FPI jobs, which adds more than $43.5 million to its economy.

In the State of Oregon, there are more than 60,000 FPI jobs paying an average of $53,500. This total FPI employment in Oregon adds more than $3.2 billion to the State economy. Every County in the State has some economic activity generated by the forest sector. Total wood product sales in Oregon exceeded $10.34 billion in 2016.

The total number of wood processing facilities in Oregon was 360 in 1988 and was down to 172 in 2017. When looking at sawmills in Oregon, number have decreased by 53 percent during the period 1988 to 2017, down to 78 sawmills in 2017.

The jury award underestimates the real social cost which was caused by the State’s breach of contract. According to the State’s own figures, each additional million board feet of harvest results in 9.8 family wage jobs, and 3.6 billion board feet of foregone harvest meant 3,700 jobs lost. Imagine what those lost jobs would have meant to the trust counties, not only in terms of the productive lives of its residents but of the economic multiplier which would have attached to all the purchasing power those jobs would have resulted in.

It is important to note that interest at the State mandated rate of 9 percent accrues on this damages award which equates to $260,000 per day. It is expected that the State will appeal this verdict to the Oregon Court of Appeals and then possibly to the Oregon Supreme Court, taking years for these court decisions.

No one should blame the trust counties for this situation…had the State performed the contract as originally promised, the Counties would be in a much better financial condition and ODF would also have had the financial means to properly manage the State Forests. It is not right to expect rural Counties to shoulder the burden to benefit the entire State.

We in rural Oregon have a great story to tell when it comes to our magnificent forests and the sustainable forestry practices that bring so much to so many. It is unfortunate that the urban-rural divide is so poignant in Oregon. Most rural counties will never be the home of a Nike, or Intel, or Columbia Sportswear. Long before these companies came into existence, rural counties and their natural resourcebased industries were the growth engines of Oregon. We can continue to be vibrant, sustainable, self-reliant, rural counties if given a level playing field, and our success will not come at the expense of the environment if we have reasonable harvest policies.

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It’s a Whale of a Sight Cape Kiwanda will be amongst more than 20 staffed sites during OPRD’s Winter Whale Watch Week, Dec. 27-31 Thousands of Gray whales are migrating south through Oregon’s waters later this month and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is inviting visitors to the coast for the annual Winter Whale Watch Week Dec. 27-31.

Trained volunteers from the Whale Watching Spoken Here program will be stationed 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. each day at more than 20 of the best whale watching sites on the coast — including the Cape Kiwanda State Natural Photo by Tim Hirsch Area — ready to help CAPE KIWANDA will be amongst numerous sites that Oregon Parks & Recreation visitors spot whales District will staff with volunteers during Winter Whale Watch Week, Dec. 27-31. and answer questions Volunteers will help visitors sight the traveling cetaceans from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. about the animals.

A map of volunpoe Bay will be open 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. daily. Visitors teer-staffed sites is available at oregonstateparks. to the center can enjoy interactive whale exhibits org (click on “Whale Watching” under “Things to and take in the panoramic ocean views. Binoculars Do”). are provided. Park rangers will also be on hand to An estimated 25,000 Gray whales are expected answer questions about the whales. to swim past Oregon’s shores over the next several A live stream of whale activity in Depoe Bay weeks, part of their annual migration south to the returns this winter too; it can be watched on the warm calving lagoons near Baja, Mexico. The end Oregon State Parks’ YouTube channel during the of December is the peak time for their migration; event. roughly 30 whales pass by per hour.

For more information about coast state parks Additionally, the Whale Watching Center in Deand campgrounds, visit oregonstateparks.org.

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I want to also thank the Staff of the Kiawanda Community Center, the staff of the Grateful Bread for a wonderful Buffet and the Nestucca Girls Basketball Team for their service! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! ~Susan Amort, President, PCNV Chamber of Commerce

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Ready to Take the Reins Medina to assume leadership of PCJWSA on Jan. 6

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

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aking the reins of the Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority from longtime manager Tony Owen will be Kirk Medina, who will assume the leadership role at PCJWSA on Jan. 6.

As previously reported in the Sun, Owen is stepping down at the end of the year after a tenure that began in May 1990.

“In 29 years, we’ve collectively as a group come a long way,” he said last June.

“We’ve made a lot of much needed improvements to our infrastructure.”

As of press time, Medina still had a week’s worth of work scheduled at Stratmoor Photo by Tim Hirsch Hills Water and Sanitary KIRK MEDINA will bring his long career as a waDistricts, where he currently ter and sanitary service professional to the Pacific serves as district manager for City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority. He will take both districts. However, he over for retiring Tony Owen on Jan. 6. was in Pacific City from Dec. “It just seemed to be a beautiful 16-20 to learn from Owen place to wrap up my career and eventuabout the challenges awaiting him. And ally retire,” he said. it was exposure that Medina said he Medina’s professional experience valued greatly. also includes working for wastewater “I appreciate the opportunity to treatment plants for the EPA and Denver work with him for a week prior to startWater, experience that he credits for ing the new job,” he told the Sun. “His much of his technical experience. He years of experience at the Authority studied civil engineering in Denver has helped out tremendously. He has a tremendous wealth of knowledge. It was and later earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s a great opportunity to go over some of in public administration at University of that with him prior to his retirement.”

Medina, who took time off his train- Nevada Las Vegas.

Though he said that at this early ing to speak with the Sun on Dec. 17, stage it was difficult to commit to a set brings with him approximately 40 years of established goals, he did say that one of combined experience in water and thing he prides himself on is being able sanitary systems across the west. Prior to improve efficiency and keep costs to his nearly five years at SHWSD, he down to reasonable levels. spent 15 years managing a large utility “My highest priority for the district for the City of North Las Vegas. He said is to be able to ensure that we have safe that while his tenure in North Las Vegas and reliable water and sanitary sergave him experience at a larger district, vices to the community at all times,” he his more recent experience provided added. a setting similar to the one waiting for He also said he sees the Authority’s him at PCJWSA. Dec. 3 decision to craft a new master He said he was attracted to the job plan as one that is well timed with his in Pacific City because of its similarity arrival. to the one in Stratmoor Hills, which is “I have familiarity (with) water and a district near Colorado Springs that sewer master planning. and I think the serves approximately 2,200 customers. timing is perfect for me to come on Medina also noted that the ocean setting in Pacific City was also an attractive board and be a part of the process,” he said. factor.

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By BILL BAERTLEIN Tillamook Co. Commissioner After much thought and soul searching, I have decided not to run again for Tillamook County Commissioner. I will be 70 years old in January of 2021 and want to spend some more time traveling, fishing and gardening. My daughter has a baby on the way, and I am looking forward to becoming a grandpa!

I want to thank my spouse for encouraging me to be a commissioner and putting up with me being consumed by the position for two terms. It has been a huge burden on her workload in running what has now become her CPA Firm. I also want to thank those who supported me at the ballot Photo by Tim Hirsch box and shared my vision of TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER a healthier and thriving comBILL BAERTLEIN, whose term runs munity for all citizens. through 2020, recently announced he will As one born and raised not seek reelection for a third term. in a 1950s working-family, I have brought the passion and in the pond and that will continue commitment for our working-class up to my last day in office. You families to my position as a commis- can’t make positive change without sioner daily. This passion for helping stirring things up and waking the the working-class is what I will most community to the needs of so many miss. of our neighbors.

Being a County Commissioner Finally, just because I will be has been and continues to be a joy retiring as a commissioner after this for me. I look forward to getting to term doesn’t mean that I will be gothe office every day and I still have ing quietly into the night. I will still the passion for making Tillamook have a few rocks for the pond and a better place for those that call it a stirring stick, a much smaller stirhome. I know I have a reputation for ring stick for sure, but still enough to stirring the pot and throwing rocks keep things interesting!

Volunteers sought for Christmas Basket delivery THE NESTUCCA VALLEY LIONS CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAM is seeking volunteers to deliver Christmas Baskets to those in South County who are in need of a helping hand this holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 21 starting at 10 a.m. Volunteers are also needed starting at 9 a.m. to help load the baskets into waiting vehicles. All volunteers will meet at the Hebo Fire Station where community members have been wrapping gifts and putting together the baskets for a week leading up to delivery day. For more information or to volunteer, contact Teresa, 541227-9411 or Dorothy, 503-812-0364.

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By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun Tillamook County Public Works Department is advising the public that the beach access ramp at Cape Kiwanda on Hungry Harbor Road in Pacific City is closed for all traffic until further notice. According to a Dec. 13 release to the media, the beach access ramp is currently unsafe, and until permanent repairs can be made, it will remain closed.

According to Tillamook County Parks Department director JoAnn Woelfle, the issue came to the attention of Tillamook County Public Works following routine inspections of the county’s boat ramps on Dec. 12. The issue was verified by Public Works Director Chris Laity on Dec. 13 and barricades went up.

Laity met with representatives from Oregon Parks & Recreation District and Coastway Construction as well as a local doryman to discuss possible solutions on Dec. 16. However, a solution will have to wait until a forecasted storm surge comes and goes.

“As soon as the storm surge is done, which should be a week to 10 days, (we’ll) then be able to have the contractor bring sand back up and get the area leveled up,” Woelfle told the Sun. “We’re trying our best to thwart mother nature.

I wish we had a magic wand, and we could just make it all better.”

In a Dec. 29 interview with the Sun, Laity said that the problem with the ramp is two-fold — for one, stormwater from the parking lot had been channeling along the south side of the ramp

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EROSION FROM RECENT STORMS have caused damage to the beach access ramp at Cape Kiwanda. The ramp has been declared unsafe and closed until repairs can be completed and/or the ocean returns a sand base. where it caused significant erosion — including a collapse of a portion of the south side walk adjacent the ramp.

Concurrent to that, the ocean has taken a lot of sand out to sea resulting in an exposed portion of the ramp that is very steep as that part of the ramp was designed to be buried by sand.

To address the stormwater erosion issue, Coastway installed sandbags to redirect water away from the ramp and into a swath through the sand that they cut south of the ramp for the water to run down.

Laity said, at the current time, the ramp had not been damaged. And that means, he said, should the ocean return sand, there is a possibility the ramp could be reopened. He said the ramp would be examined on Dec. 23 to determine its condition as well as the

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presence — or absence of — the needed sand base.

“At this point the plan of action is keep it closed and continue to monitor it and see what the ocean decides to do,” Laity added. “It may get worse or it may get better — it all depends on what the ocean decides to do. If the ocean brings sand back in, at that point we’ll discuss whether or not to open it.”

For the time being, the closure hasn’t caused any issues for access for dorymen.

“Right now, with ocean conditions the way they are, we don’t need access,” said Pacific City Dorymen’s Association co-chair Craig Wenrick.

Those with questions can call County Parks at 503-322-3477, ext. 4, or Tillamook County Public Works at 503842-3419.

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A VISIT WITH SANTA was amongst the fun at St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Christmas bazaar on Dec. 7. Pictured above with the Jolly Old Elf are (l-r, front row to back): Maylia and Destiny Philips, Sophia Ogilvie-Sirotak, and Cecilia Philips, all of Tillamook. Bazaars were also held at Kiawanda Community Center (below, at left) where Deb Emmel’s new vintage wares were amongst the offerings and the former Beaver Middle School, which housed the HollyDaze Bazaar. Pictured at HollyDaze (below, at right) are Debra Cunningham and Heather Earle of Beach Side Beauty.

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Sometimes we begin to take things for granted. Usually this does not have a good ending. Apathy can be like a virus and affect the very things we cherish. That’s a good explanation for what just recently happened to our library.

The plaques at the library are dedicated to the people who made the library happen. The names of the many people who were willing to contribute either personal time, and/or financially to bring this library to fruition. I admire these people. You may be one of them.

I have had the opportunity to see the original documents that formed the soul of the library. It must have been hard work for those dedicated, intelligent individuals who took the opportunity to bring such a great gift to the individuals and families of our community. The 25th anniversary of the opening of the Winkleman Library Building will be on Nov. 25, 2020.

The library still looks pretty good after 25 years. Certain people can take credit for that. These people had chosen to remain in the background until there was a need to come forward.

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And it was recently needed, and they stepped forward with vengeance. I like that. They kept this library the great institution that it is.

It’s a shame that the community experienced this divisiveness. Certainly, it caused a lot of stress and heightened emotions for some. I know it did for me. I wonder if apathy played a role in this. Do you think?

The conclusion of the recent divide turned out better than imagined. Hopefully, any damage to the community is minimal and short lived. Think about what has happened and make a vow to not let it happen again. My advice may not be worth much, but it seems to me that if the citizens will continue to stay involved, this might be a way to breathe new life into a 25-year-old institution that may need a kick in the pants. If so, let’s do it the right way, and let’s kick out apathy.

In reality there wasn’t any winner here.

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North Coast closed to salmon angling Pre-spawn mortality of Fall Chinook prompts fishery managers to close Nestucca River, other waterways to salmon fishing Following a recent die-off of fall Chinook salmon in the Wilson River, excessive pre-spawn mortality of fall Chinook in other nearby rivers has prompted fishery managers to close the entire North Coast to all salmon angling, effective Dec. 13-31. The closure includes all North Coast basins from the Nestucca River to the Necanicum River.

Angling for steelhead is unaffected by this change and remains open under permanent regulations.

Monitoring of North Coast basins, in response to the recent die-off observed in the Wilson River and by reports from the public of similar mortality events in other rivers, revealed substantial deaths of fall Chinook salmon (more than half of the carcasses sampled in the Nestucca, Trask and Kilchis rivers this week) prior to spawning. Additional pre-spawn mortalities have been observed in the Wilson River since last week’s closure as well. The mortality is attributed to the spread of cryptobia, a naturally occurring parasite that only affects certain fish species, and poses no risk to humans.

The closure is necessary to protect remaining fall Chinook adults to allow

them to reach spawning grounds, according to Robert Bradley, district fish biologist for ODFW’s North Coast Watershed District.

“The observed pre-spawn mortality is on top of a reduced run of fall Chinook this year,” said Bradley. “We need to protect the remaining spawners to help provide for future runs of fall Chinook on the North Coast.”

Angling for all salmon is closed for the remainder of 2019 in the following areas: Nestucca Bay and River (including Three Rivers and the Little Nestucca River), Necanicum River basin, Nehalem Bay and River (including the NF Nehalem), and Tillamook Bay and rivers (Tillamook River, Trask River, Wilson River, Kilchis River and Miami River).

Officials say that the pre-spawn mortality event appears to be limited to the North Coast. Assessments of other basins further south have not revealed any incidents of this kind. Due to this, no angling regulation changes are being made in other locations.

For more information about North Coast fisheries, including regulation updates, visit ODFW’s online fishing reports at www.myodfw.com.

State Rep. David Gomberg files for re-election State Representative David Gomberg has filed for re-election for the 10th House District ranging from Tillamook to Yachats and inland to Sheridan.

State Senator Arnie Roblan and south-central coast Representative Caddy McKeown recently announced their retirement from the Oregon legislature.

“I was honored by the many calls I received urging me to run for the Senate.” said Gomberg. “But my only ambition is to well serve the cares and concerns of the good people of the 10th district along the central coast and coastal range. I will continue to use my experience and House seniority in their interest.”

Gomberg currently serves as vice co-chair of the budget writing Ways and Means Committee and co-chair of the subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development. During the 2019 legislative session, more than $18 million were allocated to local projects including the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport dams, the Lincoln City Cultural Center, emergency egress for Neskowin, the Pacific City Airport, and Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility. The “TED”

subcommittee has doubled funding for veteran’s programs, added $400 million for affordable housing, and increased support for Small Business Development Centers.

As a result, Gomberg was named a “Champion” by the Oregon Housing Alliance and a “Small Business Ally” by the Main Street Alliance. The Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens named Gomberg “one of the best champions of seniors in the Oregon Legislature.”

Gomberg also serves on the Governor’s Commission for Senior Services, the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission (OSSPAC), and the Ocean Science Trust.

David and Susan Gomberg are small business owners. Together they manage Gomberg Kite Productions, which offers professional kite shows and kites and windsocks to wholesale accounts and online. They have performed in more than 40 countries and provided programs to Walt Disney, motion pictures, and the Super Bowl. In 2008, they opened three Northwest Winds stores. In 2013, they sold these retail stores to focus on legislative commitments.

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Playtime in Pacific City Dec. 20-Jan. 5 and the North Oregon Coast KARAOKE Dec. 21, 9 p.m.-midnight. Oar House Bar & Grill, 34455 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Call 503-965-2000.

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Dec. 21, 10 a.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Baby storytime for ages 0-36 months. Call 503-965-6163.

WINTER SOLSTICE CRAFT BAZAAR Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Call 503-8125510.

CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAM DELIVERY DAY Dec. 21. Meet at Hebo Fire Station, 30710 Hwy. 101.

Volunteers to load needed at 9 a.m. Drivers needed at 10 a.m. Contact Teresa, 541-227-9411 or Dorothy, 503-812-0364.

COMMUNITY RECYCLING TRAILER Dec. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Neskowin Wayside. Bring your presorted recycables – no garbage please.

Contact David McCall, 503-815-3975 or recycle@ co.tillamook.or.us.

LIVE MUSIC Dec. 21, 7 p.m. NCRD, 36155 9th St., Nehalem.

“Sugar & Spice: A Holiday Treat!” Jazz, blues R&B, and soul. Tickets available at tickettomato.com. Visit Ncrd. org.

22ND ON 2ND HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Dec. 22, 3-6 p.m. Downtown Tillamook. Lights, treats, surprises and last minute deals at local businesses. Call 503-842-7525.

SILVER BELLS & DIAMONDS, A YULETIDE ROCK & ROLL REVUE Dec. 22, 2 p.m. Tillamook High School, 2605 12th St. Monday Musical Club of Tillamook presents The Diamonds. Contact 503-354-2137 or MondayMusicalClub.com.

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Call 503-965-6229.

‘WINTER GLOW: A CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION IN SONG’ Dec. 24, 6:30 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Christmas concert with a variety of musicians and singers. Audience participation encouraged. Free admission – canned food donation accepted. Call 541-994-9994.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Dec. 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tillamook Church of the Nazarene, 2611 3rd St. Call 503-842-2549.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Dec. 25, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Lincoln City Parks & Recreation, 2150 NE Oar Pl., Lincoln Cty. Free traditional Christmas dinner and music. For more information or to volunteer, contact Heather Hatton, 541-994-5766.

BINGO Thursday, Dec. 26 & Jan. 2, 6-9 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $1 cards, good for 12 games. For information, call 503-965-7900.

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WINTER WHALE WATCH WEEK Dec. 27-31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area and Cape Lookout State Park. Volunteers will be on hand answering questions and helping people spot migrating gray whales. Visit whalespoken.wordpress.com.

KARAOKE Dec. 28, 9 p.m.-midnight. Oar House Bar & Grill, 34455 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Call 503-965-2000.

YEAR’S END BEACH CLEANUP Dec. 29, 9:30-11 a.m. Headlands Coastal Lodge, 33000 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Meet in lodge lobby. Cleanup followed by hot coffee and cocoa. Call 503-483-3000.

NERDING IN THE NEW YEAR Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-midnight. Pelican Brewery, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Family-friendly arcade style night. Complimentary video, arcade and board games. Limited menu available. Visit pelican brewing. com.

SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY Dec. 31, 4-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.

12TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE BLIND CHAMPAGNE TASTING Dec. 31. Twist Wine Company, 34930 Brooten Rd.,

Pacific City. Prepaid RSVP required - $20 for Press Club members; $25 for non-members. Call 503-483-1240.

COMMUNITY NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY Dec. 31. Second Street Plaza in downtown Tillamook.7 p.m. start for family-friendly party with entertainment, food and vendors. 9 p.m. after hours party with entertainment and toast.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION Dec. 31. Sportsman’s Pub-N-Grub, 34975 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Complimentary midnight champagne toast. Call 503-965-9991.

NEW YORK NYE WITH THE LINCOLN POPS Dec. 31, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Dancing to big band favorites. Advance tickets $30; at the door $35. Admission includes light refreshments and beverage. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.

CAPE MEARES FIRST DAY HIKE Jan. 1, noon-2 p.m. Meet at Cape Meares parking lot. Ranger guided hike. Limited space – register at store.oregonstateparks.org.

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POLAR PLUNGE Jan. 1, 10:30 a.m. Neah Kah Nie Beach, Manzanita.

KARAOKE Jan. 4, 9 p.m.-midnight. Oar House Bar & Grill, 34455 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Call 503-965-2000.

E-WASTE RECYCLING Jan. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pacific City Transfer Station, 38255 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Free e-waste recycling event benefits Nestucca High’s SAFE party. Bring in computer equipment, cell phones, televisions of all types. For more information or to arrange pickup, contact RobinR@nestucca.k12.or.us or SSW@Nestuccaridge.com or 503-539-9982.

NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD MEETING Jan. 8, 4 p.m. Hebo Fire Station, 30710 Hwy. 101.

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Applications sought for tourism facility grants The Tillamook Board of County Commissioners opened a tourismrelated facilities grant round on Dec. 11 — a grant round that will make $875,000 available for community facility grants and $1.5 million for county-managed facility projects. The remainder of the $3.3 million available for grant programs will be held in reserve.

To apply, entities should visit www. co.tillamook.or.us/gov/Bocc/TLTFacilities.htm. The round will close on Feb. 7, 2020, at 4 p.m.

The County Grant Program is limited to projects in which Tillamook County is a lead, sponsor or key participant. Applicants may apply for grant funding up to $250,000. The county says that this is a new approach that considers communities like Oceanside, Neskowin and Pacific City that produce most of the revenue but do not have city employees to write grants or manage projects.

The Community Grant Program is open to all government or nonprofit organizations conducting tourism-related activities or services. Applications will be limited to awards of $75,000.

The grant is funded by the county’s transient lodging tax, proceeds of which are split between the Tillamook County Roads Department (30 percent) and tourism promotion and infrastructure.

Of the 70 percent dedicated to tourism, 55 percent is invested in local facilities that serve visitors.

Facility improvements invested in through the grant in the past include the Tillamook County Fairgrounds, an accessible restroom for Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts, the Tillamook Forest Center Pavilion, the Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center façade renovation, the Faye Jensen Hall at Kiawanda Community Center, an auditorium renovation at the North County Recreation District, a kitchen upgrade at the Rockaway Beach Civic Facility and accessible bathrooms at Kilchis Point Trail. In addition to stick built facilities, funds have been used for

the Carnahan River Boat Dock, the Cape Kiwanda Beach Access, engineering for the Oceanside Beach Access, trails (including tsunami evacuation trails) at Nehalem Bay State Park, Salmonberry Trail planning, the Port of Garibaldi Event Center Tent and Visitor Information Booth and the Tillamook Coast Old Growth Forest Center Preserve in Rockaway Beach.

In all, nearly $2.6 million has been awarded to date on 50 tourism-related facilities projects throughout the county.

For the past year, the Tillamook County Board of County Commissioners has been engaged in a strategic plan for future investment of TLT facilities funds.

The county says this planning grew out of a desire to be strategic about its investments and to have a plan that reflects how the public wants the county to use the funds. Reportedly, many people participated in the planning process via community listening sessions and surveys both in person and online conducted by Future iQ. According to the County, the conclusion of the planning process was emphatically clear: it says the community wants investments in TLT facilities funds in trails, to protect and enhance the county’s natural resources and in infrastructure, with an emphasis on parking and restrooms. With that in mind, the county says that future grant applications for facilities funds will be weighed using new measures that support sustainable tourism and the priorities of Tillamook County citizens.

The December 2019 facilities grant round will bring the county up to speed in terms of public investment of funds.

Thereafter, the tourism-related facilities grant program will be annual, opening every year in July. Future grant rounds will likely be for smaller total amounts, commensurate with annual TLT revenue.

For more information, contact Susan Corbisiero, Tillamook County executive assistant, at scorbisi@co.tillamook. or.us or 503-842-3431.

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The board will next meet on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 5 p.m., in the PCJWSA conference room at its headquarters at 34005 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

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The Pioneer was a proud, three-masted schooner at 138 feet Photo by Pat Hurliman in length and 418 tons RENMANTS of the Pioneer can be seen at Cape Kiweight. T. McDonald wanda during winters with excessive sand erosion. built her at Hoquiam, Washington, in 1886. The cycle. Campers had used it for their Pioneer was one of A.M. bonfires through the years, but some Simpson’s sailing vessels. (Simpson beams remained from Coos Bay at that time owned the Elmer and Catherine Hawkins largest fleet on the West Coast). owned a beach house near-by and felt In route from Knapton, Washingthat some evidence of the ship needed ton to San Francisco, and burdened to be saved. One of the timbers that with a lumber cargo of 500,000 feet, the were still attached to the prow by a Pioneer encountered 90 mph gales 40 miles offshore. She lost her rudder, and, single remaining iron pin was swinging on December 17, 1900, in the early a.m., wide from the rest of the hulk and was in danger of washing away with each waves drove the ship ashore on Kiwanhigh tide. The few beams remaining da Beach near Cape Kiwanda. Her crew of nine were saved along with her entire had been waterlogged from 70 years underwater and were extremely heavy. cargo. Some of the lumber was bought

by John and Leonard Krebs, who owned It took them more than two hours to carry and drag one of the timbers to and operated a small sawmill at Woods their beach house, where it rested for and by Howard Kellow of Pacific City. many years. When they moved away, Many early homes, including Joe they entrusted me with the beam, and Mary Woods’ house in Woods and which I have in storage. The Dorymen’s the Cloverdale Presbyterian Church, Museum might be the perfect spot for was built with salvaged timbers. it to reside and a place to recount the Bones of the sailing vessel often history of this shipwreck and its place became exposed in the 1970s when the in local history. sand on the fore dunes was in a low

diningguide DORYLAND PIZZA, CAPE KIWANDA DRIVE, PACIFIC CITY. 503-965-6299. Fun, family atmosphere with four televisions and a big screen plasma TV to enjoy sporting events or your favorite shows. Established from the remodeled Pacific City Boat Works building built in the 1960s, Doryland retained the nautical atmosphere with its solid wood planked floors, brass accents and original charm. They added great pizza, sandwiches, salad bar, beer & wine, and video games.

MERIDIAN RESTAURANT & BAR, 33000 CAPE KIWANDA DR., PACIFIC CITY. 503-483-3000.

Sustenance from the Sea. Tuck into the catch of the day and dishes sourced from Northwest farms and purveyors at Meridian. Exposed beams, Oregon hardwoods and sky-high windows create a stylish but relaxed dining experience. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or call us to arrange a private event. Make reservations on Open Table.

PELICAN PUB & BREWERY, 33180 CAPE KIWANDA DRIVE, PACIFIC CITY. 503-965-7007. Ocean front brewery featuring award-winning Pelican brews, great food, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Lunch and Dinner served daily. Open Sun–Thurs 10:30am-10pm and Fri–Sat 10:30am-11pm.

SPORTSMAN’S PUB-N-GRUB, 34975 BROOTEN ROAD, PACIFIC CITY. 503-965-9991. Dating back to 1947 the original Sportsman’s Tavern was the only local watering hole and meeting spot for locals and visitors alike. It was the place people called for weather, fishing and news of locals as it had the only pay phone at the time. Things haven’t changed much — today the Sportsman’s is still a favorite meeting spot for locals and visitors alike. Although now food is a great attraction with locally caught fish from Sea Q Fish featuring dory fresh lingcod and sea bass prepared at the Sportsman’s

is being hailed as the best fish and chips anywhere. The fresh oysters from Oregon Oyster Farm located on Yaquina Bay have a huge local following and are delivered fresh every Friday. Come try some great grub at great prices and rub elbows with the locals.

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Proudly serving delicious Flag & Wire coffee roasted in McMinnville Oregon. Stop in and enjoy our bakery serving up fresh breads, treats, granola, and more every day.

Try our beach buns, cinnamon bliss, or a savory veggie quiche! Light lunch options are available as well as an assortment of juices and sodas. Recently remodeled in 2017 with a fantastic ocean view and patio seating!

THE RIVERHOUSE NESTUCCA, 34450 BROOTEN RD., PACIFIC CITY. 503-483-1255. After years of shuttered doors, the iconic Riverhouse is back serving seasonal seafoods, spirits & more. Reimagined, The Riverhouse Nestucca is digging in with locally sourced Lingcod, Rockfish and Salmon. They’re also serving up fresh clams and oysters from Netarts Bay and locally foraged mushrooms from Nestucca’s backyard. Enjoy the restaurant’s casual fine dining with a menu that is moderately priced and extremely well rounded. Pair your foods with a local pinot noir or signature cocktail.

The Riverhouse Nestucca is perfect for every occasion.

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TWIST WINE CO., 34930 BROOTEN RD., PACIFIC CITY. 503-483-1240. At Twist Wine Company we showcase wines from our three brands: Reversal, Shy Chenin, and Stumbling Block. Come join us for a demystifying wine tasting experience.

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Twist Wine Tasting Room’s annual blind champagne tasting event might just be the celebratory event to get your evening off to a festive start.

For the 12th straight year, Twist is bringing a selection of sparkling wine and champagne to its tasting room to ring in the new year. For this event, revelers will be invited to test their ability to discern between the spendy and the thrifty, the awardPhoto by Tim Hirsch winners and the everyday TWIST WINE CO. co-owner Chenin Carlton will be bubbly. The Tasting Room amongst the servers during a blind tasting of chamwill be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. pagne on New Year’s Eve, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Advance reson Dec. 31 for the tasting. ervations and payment required. Call 503-483-1240.

Tickets for the champagne flight are $25 or $20 for but those participating are free to show “Press Club” members, Twist’s wine club. up anytime between 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Twist Wine co-owner Chenin CarlTo sign-up, call 503-483-1240, email ton said the mystery of a blind tasting, Chenin at chenin@twistwine.com or which will feature five sparkling wines visit the Tasting Room at 34930 Brooten — each from a different region, provides Rd., Pacific City. The winery will also much of the fun and excitement. have its regular beer and wine offer“A blind tasting is fun because it ings as well as bubbles by the glass and levels the playing field,” she said. “When champagne cocktails during its New (we) don’t know what (we’re) tasting, we Year’s Eve celebration. can very easily have preconceived ideas “It’s always fun and festive,” Carlton when we’re drinking something really said about the event. “It’s a fun day if you expensive or really inexpensive. It’s also like bubbles.” fun to watch because people don’t know The Twist Wine Co. Tasting Room what they’re trying. We usually try to is open everyday until Dec. 31 except give people a couple of little hints. It’s on Christmas Day. Following New Year’s fun to watch people come and try to figEve, Pacific City’s own winery will close ure out what’s the $100 bottle and what’s for two weeks for a seasonal break, but the $20 bottle.” will reopen on Jan. 16 with a Thursday Advance reservations and payments through Saturday schedule. On Feb. 9, are required for Twist’s annual New they’ll add Sundays and Mondays to Year’s Eve Blind Champagne Tastings, their open hours.

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