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An Eye Towards Safety Nestucca Fire plans to inspect local businesses in response to recent complaint regarding restaurants, meeting facilities By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

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NESTUCCA FIRE CHIEF KRIS WEILAND is beginning a renewed Though he has already started the effort to inspect businesses within the district to ensure they meet process of contacting business ownfire, life and safety codes. Businesses will be given 30 days to make ers, Weiland said that because of the Your little beach town any corrections though, in most cases, time extension will be an opdistrict’s limited staff, the process of tion. He says the effort is not a punitive effort but one about “makinspecting businesses will take time. ing sure things in place for the life safety code are functioning so Once a business is inspected and any people are going to be safe when they’re in an area or in a business.” problems noted, Weiland said he will PelicanBrewery.com compose a letter of the needed improvements that will ask for the changwas an inspection program. But after Fletcher was es to be made within 30 days. The time limit can also let go, her office at Kiawanda Community Center be extended in most cases if necessary. was closed and the files moved to the Cloverdale fire “You’ve got to be fair. Some things take time to hall, where the records are believed to have been Why Choose Tillamook County Health Centers? make corrections and sometimes you run into situalost in the May 2010 fire. At that time, the decision to tions or because of economic issues you have to give • Affordability: We are very suspend the fire marshal position was fueled by the affordable family clinics in an extension. We will work with you to make sure need for a volunteer coordinator/training officer that Tillamook County! We take tings get done.” was believed could bolster the district’s volunteer pride in making our services Though the complaint focused on areas of ranks. Weiland, who hired Jim Oeder to fill that role cost effective. We work with concentrated assembly, in the interest of safety and local pharmacies to provide in April 2009, concurs with the need for a training fairness, Weiland said he won’t stop there, but rather the least expensive yet most officer, but laments the staffing reductions that have effective treatments. eventually inspect all businesses in the district’s area. prevented the district from keeping up with inspec• Accessibility: Tillamook Central Health Clinic offers “Once you start in on this course (of action), tions. walk-in appointments on a daily basis. We offer very every business (needs to be addressed),” he said. “It’s “For safety reasons, training for fire suppression flexible schedules so you can be seen quickly when you not so much looking for penalties,” Weiland said. “It’s personnel is the top priority,” Weiland said. “The are sick and not have to wait weeks for follow-up more about making sure things in place for the life appointments. whole situation (about the need for inspections) is safety code are functioning so people are going to be • Quality: We have a diverse and highly skilled medical something I want to work on, but (because of limited safe when they’re in an area or in a business. The last team of full-time physicians and mid-level providers who staffing resources) I have to prioritize. We’re a small thing you want to do is be punitive.” work together to deliver optimal care. Our providers have district with limited resources.” backgrounds from pediatrics to women’s health to Amongst the challenges are the lack of records of Business owners and operators with questions worker’s injuries. prior inspections. When Nestucca Fire laid off then on the upcoming inspections can contact Fire Chief • We accept all insurance plans including Oregon Health Fire Marshal Mary Lou Fletcher in December 2008 Kris Weiland at 503-392-3313. Plan, Medicare and all private insurance plans, and — prior to the Feb. 2009 hiring of Weiland — there provide services on a discounted scale.

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Powering Down the Fishing Industry? DLCD decision on Nestucca site forsakes impact of magnetic energy of fisheries By THOMAS DONOHUE Special to the Sun

rankly, I’m confused how the Department of Land Conservation and Development staff could determine that the site near the mouth of the Nestucca River should still be included in their recommendations. Both DLCD’s Territorial Sea Plan Working Group and the Ocean Planning Advisory Council not only had this site low rated, but OPAC specifically voted to take it out of consideration all together. I specifically would like to point out the dangers of the electromagnetic fields generated by this equipment and the cabling coming in to shoreside infrastructure to our precious steelhead, salmon and crab assets. This is ESPECIALLY critical near the mouth of the Nestucca River system drainage and estuary. All of us who have troll fished commercially know how electromagnetic conditions affect salmon behavior when stainless steel troll cables react with sea water. We either add zinc devices to the cables or use an electronic device to neutralize the electromagnetic energy created by our trolling. The electrolysis created by trolling steel in sea water creates an electric voltage that repels salmon species. The Nestucca River area in question is also important to our crabbers. Crabbers also know how important it is to neutralize electrolysis created by their crab pots in sea water. Crab avoid “Hot Crab Pots” like the plague. Incoming cabling to shore from these energy generators, bringing data and power transmissions, are not the 4-inch well shielded and buried fiber optic and telephonic cables that are

currently present along our coast. These new energy device cables are huge electromagnetic emitters in the 12- to 20-inch diameter range to accommodate the extremely high current coming from off-shore generating devices. If in-shore territorial sea wave energy devices are established here and connected to shore side infrastructure, future wind and current energy devices outside of the Territorial Sea will probably be connected to the in-shore devices already present. This will add even more high intensity electromagnetic forces into the delicate in-shore marine environment through the incoming cabling. Several questions arise without scientific answers because it just hasn’t been done before. As fishers with dozens of accumulated decades of at-sea experience we can, however, make a pretty good educated guess as to what will happen. So I ask these questions. Will anadromous species avoid a high intensity electromagnetic environment? Most likely. Where will these 2- to 4-year-old salmon go if repelled from their home Nestucca River — the Salmon River, Sandlake Creek, Netarts Bay or the Siletz River? How will that affect other coastal estuary systems? Will salmon runs in general collapse on the Nestucca River drainage that begins well into the valley? Will crab populations follow suit? We just don’t know. When Nestucca River fish runs collapse, what economic effects will this have on Pacific City and nearby businesses? Just south of this proposed site and part of the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association’s historical fishing grounds, is the Cascade Head Marine Reserve. One of the stated purposes of

this reserve is to prohibit fishing and thereby allow excess fish stock created by the reserve to migrate away from the reserve to enhance fishing opportunity. Besides removing part of our traditional fishing grounds from our use, the advent of a new energy generator system won’t even allow us the advantage of additional fishing opportunity as fish certainly won’t migrate in the direction of an intense electromagnetic field. The marine scientists associated with OPAC and the TSPWG were united in their opposition to ANY energy generator near the mouth of any coastal river system. Even the environmental group Our Ocean was opposed to this site during the public process. Another question that comes to mind is how will this site affect the on-going scientific studies being conducted at the Cascade Head Marine Reserve? We just don’t know. The US government, through the US Fish & Wildlife Service, Pacific Fisheries Management Council, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and, the State of Oregon through the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, the Oregon Salmon Commission, the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association and many other governmental and private organizations, have spent millions if not billions of dollars and untold hours of effort to save and increase our country and state’s anadromous assets. To place a commercially unproven and known deleterious electromagnetic generating system in this critical marine environment is more than negligent, it’s an environmental crime.

Thomas M. Donohue is a member of the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association.

TALKBACK CAP director thanks community’s efforts Dear Editor: Community Arts Project (CAP), its board and staff, and the elementary students who will benefit would like to extend sincere thanks to all who participated in the recent Art Literacy Program fundraising event, “Your

Heart’s Desire.” It was a very successful event, again, because of the many generous supporters in the community, including sponsors, professional and student artists, financial contributors, silent auction and raffle donors, dessert-makers, food and beverage donors, afternoon and evening attendees, and many volunteers. You all have made an important contribution

to the development of the young artists among us. Thank you. Kim Cavatorta Executive Director, Community Arts Project The Pacific City Sun welcomes reader input. Please send Letters to the Editor via email: tim@pacificcitysun.com. Submissions may be edited for length and grammar.

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Hunting for Help Chamber seeks new organizer for Easter egg hunt

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun If you or your organization has a heart for kids and the smiles that a little treasure hunt brings, the Pacific CityNestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce wants to hear from you! After several years of service, Rose Wharton, manager of Oregon Coast Bank, will no longer be able to manage an annual Easter egg hunt, which has occurred on the Saturday before Easter at Nestucca Valley High School for more than 20 years. She cited the need to keep her crew on bank business. During her tenure organizing the event, Wharton and her staff used the bank’s conference room to assemble the 3,000 or so eggs that have been filled with candy every year in preparation for the mad dash for

infants through 10-year-olds. Though she laments not being able to continue her efforts, she is promising advice for whoever takes it on. Chamber president Merrianne Hoffman said that during a recent board meeting, the group has pledged $200 for supplies. In addition, they a limited number of empty plastic eggs ready to be filled. However, because of a shortage of volunteers, they are seeking an organization or individual willing to manage the egg hunt. Event organizer tasks include soliciting candy and gift certificate donations, stuffing the eggs, securing volunteers for the day of the hunt and scheduling the school’s baseball and softball fields. For more information or to discuss your involvement with this annual rite of spring, contact Merrianne Hoffman at 503-801-1516.

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By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun Former Peace Corp. volunteer and Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife worker Dawn Beyer has a heart for community-minded events, a desire that has her spearheading an effort to bring a farmers market to Pacific City this spring. “I feel there needs to be a community event that brings people together,” she says. “It would be a positive thing for families to do.” While the concept is still in its infancy, Beyer is hoping to use the grounds of the South Tillamook County Library as staging grounds for a Sunday market that she hopes will feature locally-grown vegetables, fruits, as well as prepared food, a food cart or two, and art and craft items such as photography. She has received a preliminary thumbs up from the Friends of South Tillamook County Library, an organization that manages the grounds, and plans to approach Tillamook County Library officials next month. She has settled on a Sunday day of operation so as not to compete with the Neskowin Farmers

Market, which was started last year and runs on Saturdays during the season. For now, Beyer is gauging community and vendor interest for such a farmers market at “The Home of the Dory Fleet.” Initially, she hopes to attract at least eight vendors, but the more the better. “If it got bigger, I’d be tickled pink,” she says. “It would be great if it had 20 (vendors). There’s a lot of (growers) up the (Nestucca) River and in the local areas.” Helping Beyer with some of the logistics is Food Roots and the Tillamook County Farmers Market. Food Roots is working with Tillamook County Farmers’ Market Managers and other farmers market stakeholders to develop a Tillamook County Farmers Market Network, that would enable markets to share resources, recruit vendors, and work together to support local producers and consumer access to their products. Volunteers to help run the program, as well as financial support, are also being sought. To find out more about vending and volunteer opportunities, contact Dawn Byer at morningsong95@ yahoo.com or 541-450-0656.

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to June when they are spawning. Only one application per vessel or individual will be accepted. Applications must be received in the Salem office or postmarked no later than March 31. Successful applicants for individual permits will be required to purchase a personal commercial license within 30 days. Individual commercial licenses cost $82 for residents and $132 for nonresidents. To renew a permit for the next year, the holder must meet minimum landing requirements of five landings of at least 100 pounds each or an annual total of 2,500 pounds with dive gear. If there are no landings, the permit reverts to the state. For more information on applying for a permit please contact ODFW’s licensing services, 3406 Cherry Ave., NE, Salem, OR 97303 or call (503) 947-6101 or (800)720-6339 ext. 76142. Page 5 • Pacific City SUN • February 22, 2013

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Commissioners unanimously approve a resolution for a $15 million road maintenance bond measure for May ballot By CARA MICO for the Sun

ith Chair Mark Labhart saying it was a “big time ‘aye’ for me,” Tillamook County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday, Feb. 20 to include a $15 million road maintenance bond measure on the May ballot. “We need to do something about these roads to ruin and this is an opportunity for citizens to step forward,” he said. The county commissioners said they are even more keen on seeing this measure pass — it’s been almost nine years in the making and this year Tillamook County is going to lose an additional $600,000 from federal timber money. The commissioners also passed a resolution asking the Tillamook County Economic Development Council to bring a recommendation in June 2013 that would fairly tax tourists and visitors to Tillamook County and that would provide approximately $500,000 per year as the visitor’s share of road sustainability program. As part of that resolution, commissioners pledged to put it on the November 2013 ballot if the recommendation meets certain criteria. What does it mean to your pocketbook? For most in Tillamook County, that’s the question of the day when it comes to passing the road bond measure. The last bond measure from 2011 proposed to raise property taxes by adding 42 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. This time around, the bond measure, which proposes to generate the same total revenue, would only raise property taxes to an average of 36 cents per $1,000 since it would happen in two smaller sales, or about $6 per month on a $200,000 home.

“Because of the interest rates today, we could have two sales, and we could sell $7.5 million twice and reduce the interest rates because they’re better in a short sale than they are in a long sale,” said Jon Carnahan, chair of the Sustainable Roads Committee. “We have two bond measures whose debt service will be paid off in three years. The jail will be paid off in the same year the first sale of the roads bond measure — it’s possible that you’ll see no increase, and when the hospital bill expires, we’ll likely see taxes go down.” The law requires 75 to 80 percent of the funds from the bond to be spent in the first 36 months, with a little grace period, which is another reason to have the bond sold in two chunks. This would allow for contiguous road maintenance over the life of the debt. And this money has to go to capital improvements or projects that last longer than a year, such as replacing unsafe bridges and resurfacing roads. The resolution included a firm statement of support in the efforts to fund the maintenance and repair of Tillamook County roads, especially guard rails. And that resolution means something important for Roxanne Hanset, who recently made the permanent move to the Nestucca area after spending more than 40 years here fishing with her family. Shortly after Hanset moved to the county in 2012, her daughter, Corinne Edmiston, hit something on Resort Drive, and died after her car left the embankment and landed in the river. It’s something county residents are all too familiar with. While not all accident reports are public records, Hanset asked around and estimates that this stretch of road has resulted in nearly 30 tragedies, which she believes could be easily prevented with a single guard rail.

Hedrick questions State of Oregon’s development of ‘Achievement Compacts’ By CARA MICO for the Sun

athryn Hedrick, superintendent of Nestucca Valley School District, told the Sun she is concerned about the state-led effort to improve school performance measures through the development of achievement compacts. First, she said, nobody can agree on which measures of achievement to use. At Nestucca, they started looking at fifth-grade math levels rather than third grade, for instance. In addition, she doesn’t think the state should be holding small rural schools to the same standards that large urban districts are held, saying it doesn’t make sense, at least not statistically. “In Nestucca, if we see an improvement, it could be because of two kids,” she said. And Hedrick has numbers to prove it — the graduation rate at Nestucca High over the last two years is 77 to 85 percent, well above the state average of 65 Home Monitoring percent. But what really gets her goat is the measures & Inspection

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Nestucca High School Dance Band to serenade music lovers during annual ‘Community Prom’ By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

t’ll be destination dance floor on Saturday, March 2 when the Nestucca High School Dance Band serenades music lovers for a night of classic hits during the Nestucca Community Prom at the Kiawanda Community Center, starting at 7 p.m. Band director Kathleen Serven said it will be a night of hits from the 1920s through the 80s. And the night is designed to spark the community’s interest — and dance moves — no matter what their age. The playlist will include popular dance music from days gone by, classics like “Stars Fell on Alabama” and “Moulin Rouge,” and, of course, plenty of waltzes. “About every third or fourth song will be a waltz,” Serven says. “It used to be just golden oldies but now we have tunes from the 50s including some Elvis tunes and one or two from the 60s.” And to help play up this year’s theme of “Mardi Gras,” there will be festive drinks and appetizers that will include a “Voodoo Mocktail Lounge.” Though the event has a history of garnering praise from attendees, the students, too, come away with an unforgettable experience. “They get the pleasure of giving back to the community and the older folks and hear positive reinforcement,” Serven added. “ The kids get a real con-

nection with the older generation.” But even if your dancing days are behind you, the event is well worth attending — if just for a chance to revel in the sounds of yesteryear and the musical talents of the up and coming generation. There will be several tables set up around the dance floor where attendees can relax, enjoy the Mardi Gras-themed food and non-alcoholic beverages and revel in the sounds of the band. “I don’t think there are many places where a high school band is providing the dance music for adults in the community,” Serven says. “It’s unique because it also has music you don’t hear very often.” Though the event will continue its nearly 20 year tradition of giving back to the community, they will gladly accept attendee thanks in the form of contributions. Any donations received will be used to help students pay for band uniforms, new music and the repair of school music supplies, as well as to help offset the cost of the production. The Kiawanda Community Center (34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City) performance is the culmination of Nestucca High’s jazz unit, which is part of the school’s overall band education. “We’d like to welcome all adults and older folks in the community as our honored citizens,” Serven says. “I’d like to see a new following of honored citizens make this a yearly tradition.”

CORRECTIONS&CLARIFICATIONS In “Dories Hit Prime Time,” published in the Feb. 8, 2013 issue of the Pacific City Sun, we wrote that the Pacific City dory fleet would be featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting “next month.” While the dates and times mentioned in the article were correct, only one of the showings is set to occur in the month of March. As previously reported, the showing will be Thursday, Feb. 28 at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.The Sun apologizes for the confusion.

In “They Know Their History,” published in the Feb. 8, 2013 issue of the Pacific City Sun, we printed a caption that was mismatched with the photo. While the caption information was correct, the printed photo actually shows William Minshall receiving the Tillamook County Historical Society’s “Member of the Year” award, not John Sandusky and Lori Gates as the caption implied. For more on Minshall and his “Member of the Year” award he received, see page 13.

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at least half of CAP’s operating expenses though final figures were not available at press time. In a year, where CAP has lost its other main fundraiser — The North Coast Seafood Festival ceased operations last year — raising the balance of the necessary funds is proving to be more of a challenge. Still, CAP has received some good news in recent months. Last November, they received a $5,000 grant from the Watt Brothers Scholars Trust, of Bay City, as well as a $2,000 grant from the Mudd Nick Foundation. “It’s challenging when you lose a fundraising event like the seafood festival, but we’re working to replace that and become self sustaining,” says Cavatorta. “We feel very supported by the community in so many ways. It’s a really uplifting thing for the organization to know its supported here.” For more information on CAP, the art literacy program and its summer art camp, Slug Soup, visit www. communityartsproject.net.

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ith the rain comes the winter steelhead. Finally the dry weather is loosing its hold and being replaced with some much needed rain. You might recall my last couple of articles where I stated we desperately needed some water to get the winter steelhead run started and to entice them to come in off the ocean. Winters are later than normal this year, and I think it’s weather related. It’s almost as if steelhead could sense it was coming because over the last four days steelhead fishing has grudgingly given way to some better fishing. Each day saw a few more fish than the day before entering the Nestucca system. On Wednesday, Feb. 20, steelhead started appearing in decent numbers just as the rain started to fall. It was almost as if the steelhead were anticipating the weather. So now those steelheads are beginning to show it’s game on. The last couple of weeks, because of the low water, most boaters have been staying low in the river, first bridge to Cloverdale has seen the most concentrations of boaters. Light lines, small baits and dark colors were the rule. Because lots of fishermen were choosing to go lighter, some of the bigger fish were playing havoc with their gear. We had lots of reports of truly large steelhead breaking lines, tearing off huge runs and, in general, making it difficult to land some of the bigger fish. This is the five-year return of the hatchery Broodstock fish and there are some truly large steelhead showing up. Here at Nestucca Valley Sporting Goods, we have already weighed a 20-pound and a 21-pound finclipped steelhead. That’s huge! It’s only a matter of time before someone will bring in a 25 or 26 pounder. This is still February, and March is our month for the bigger fish to show. We affectionately call them the March footballs. Because of their shape, huge shoulders coming from right behind the head, they indeed look like a huge football. Now that we have some rain, the water levels in the Nestucca River will rise and allow boaters to spread out and fish the upper river more easily. When the water reaches 6 feet, boaters will begin to put in at 6th bridge, 5 ½, and 4th bridge — all were out of reach in lower waters and all of these are above 1st bridge and will relieve the crowded conditions in the lower river. It makes for a better day of fishing without so many boaters in one stretch, and it definitely helps the bite when steelhead are not being pounded over and over again with too many boats. With the waters on the rise going back to a more traditional approach is possible. Heavier lines 10 to 12 pounds allows for better odds landing some of the bigger fish. With the high water comes a little turbidity to the water making bigger and brighter baits easier for winter steelhead to see and key in on a strike. Boaters also have less of an impact in off-color water, and steelhead are less bothered by the boats than in clear

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RAINS and rising water levels have meant better fishing opportunities for winter steelhead. water. It all makes for much better fishing and fishing conditions. You can make lots more mistakes when steelhead can’t see you making them. The week of March the 8 marks the first of the annual stockings of rainbow trout in both Hebo Lake on Mount Hebo and Town Lake in Pacific City. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will stock both several times through out the spring and summer providing lots of opportunity for some really fun trout angling. Boats are not necessary and at Hebo Lake in particular you can access the entire circumference of the lake from trails and paths. Several fishing docks are there for convenience and are very easy to fish from. Town Lake may be fished for free while Hebo Lake has a $5 day use parking fee. You may retain five trout per day per person in the lakes. There are a few rules to be aware off: Each person must catch their own fish and limits for each person must be kept separately. You cannot put two different limits on the same stringer; the powers that be will issue tickets for not keeping limits separated. Also, anyone touching a fishing pole must have a license — even if all you are doing is helping a youngster, if you touch the pole or help in any way you must possess a valid fishing license. Lots of unsuspecting folks have received violations for “just helping out.” Lots of good stuff to look forward to over the next few weeks, including some great clamming tides coming in March. More on that later.

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. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served daily. Open Sun–Thurs 8am-10pm and Fri–Sat 8am11pm. 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 T&S oyster farm in Netarts 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. STIMULUS, 33105 CAPE KIWANDA DRIVE, PACIFIC CITY. 503-965-4661. Beautiful Ocean view espresso café serving Stumptown Roasters coffee, organic teas, and locally made pastries. Stimulus offers a large selection of breakfast sandwiches, homemade soups, hot Panini sandwiches, and salads. Open every day of the year from 6 am till 6 pm. SUNRISE DELI, 31020 HIGHWAY 101 S., HEBO, LOCATED INSIDE NESTUCCA VALLEY SPORTING GOODS. 503-392-4269. Home of Grandma Gefre’s home made clam chowder, Texas beans and home made potato salad. Comfort foods such as fresh made deli sandwiches and 1/3 pound hamburgers’ made to order your way. Add double cut fries and you have a real meal. TWIST WINE CO., 6425 PACIFIC AVE, PACIFIC CITY. 503-965-NUTS. At Twist Wine Company we showcase wines from our three brands: Reversal, Basket Case and Shy Chenin. We believe wine is about having fun. We are a wine lounge, wi-fi hotspot and offer four microbrews on draft.

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BAYSHORE FAMILY MEDICINE is joining Adventist Health Network on March 1. Pictured (l-r) are providers Greg L. Steinke, MD; Myra L. Thompson, DNP; Albert P. Thompson, MD; and Craig A. Brown, MD. (Brian C. Handley, a provider that is exclusive to the Lincoln City office is not pictured.)

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ayshore Family Medicine, with locations in Pacific City and Lincoln City, is joining the Adventist Health network of patient-centered care clinics effective March 1. “As the changes in health care sweep across our nation, many private practices in rural areas are moving to a business model in which they align with a health care system that is able to provide the resources and specialty services needed for the community,” said Albert Thompson, MD. “After careful consideration, Bayshore Family Medicine has chosen to join our practice’s mission with that of Adventist Health. We look forward to continuing to serve our communities with the same dedication and excellence of service that we have for the past 30 years.” From its beginning in 1979 as a small clinic in Pacific City, Bayshore Family Medicine has maintained its focus on meeting local community needs for high-quality, patient-focused healthcare services. Dr. Thompson, board certified in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, began full time practice in 1982; his wife Myra Thompson, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, joined him in 1993. The dedicated professional team has grown to include: Craig Brown, MD, board certified in Family Medicine; Greg Steinke, MD, board certified in Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine; and Brian Handley, MD, Family and Emergency Medicine. Rural Health Clinic status was achieved in 1994. The clinic expanded in 2001, moving into a new facility — and at its current location in Pacific City. In 2010, a clinic in Lincoln City was opened to provide needed access to primary care as well as walk-in services for visitors and residents in that area. Both clinics hold Tier 3 designation as Patient-Centered Primary Care Homes by the Oregon Health Authority. “We are excited to welcome Bayshore Family Medicine as part of our Adventist Health care team,” said Larry Davy, CEO of Tillamook County General Hospital. “It’s an honor to combine our shared missions of healing and values of patient-centered care to continue their legacy of health and wellness for these communities.”

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A Carnival Collection THE SENIOR SAFE FUNDRAISER CARNIVAL raked in more than $800 in contributions through game play and raffle tickets, as families packed the Nestucca Jr.-Sr. High School gym for an afternoon of fun and frivolity. But the drive isn’t over — the fund-raising committee is still well short of their goal and they are hoping that future events will bring in enough contributions to allow them to cover the costs associated with entertaining 42 graduating seniors on graduation night. Keep an eye out for upcoming events which will include a dinner and silent auction on the night of the Fiddler on the Roof performance in April. And if you have some time to spare, the committee could use the extra hands to plan and run events. If you have skills in the kitchen consider baking something for the upcoming silent auction. If you’re strapped for time, monetary contributions are always appreciated. – Cara Mico

OPB to air special on Pacific City’s dories Pacific City doryman and dory builder Terry Learned will be featured on Oregon Public Broadcasting in an episode of Oregon Field Guide. The televised program segment will air Thursday, February 28, at 8:30 p.m. and March 3 at 6:30 p.m. Following the broadcast, the program will be available online at http://www.opb.org/programs/ofg. “Dory Builder” follows Learned as he brings a dory to life. One of the last commercial dory builders, he keeps up a century old tradition in making handcrafted boats. The program also highlights the work of a group of faculty and students from Linfield College who are making a major effort to preserve the unique history of the dories and the community that relies on them. Since the summer of 2011 five faculty and nine students have conducted oral history interviews with 80 dory men and women, ranging in age from nine to 91. Stories from the

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Two South County residents plan to appeal adopted Territorial Sea Plan Two South Tillamook County residents plan to file an appeal of the recently-adopted Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development administrative rule to amend Part Five of the Territorial Sea Plan. David Yamamoto, an at-large member of the DLCD’s Territorial Sea Plan Advisory Committee, and Neskowin resident Charles Ciecko have secured the services of Newport attorney David Allen, who is the co-chair of the Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council. Yamamoto told the Sun that they hope to file the appeal by mid-to-late March. Yamamoto and Cieko are filing the appeal as individuals and not representing TSPAC or any other group. Likewise, Allen is offering legal services wearing his professional hat and is not representing OPAC or other organization. Though Yamamoto would not reveal the details of the case, both he and Allen have been outspoken against the decision by the DLCD board to adopt

the department’s staff recommendations in place of the OPAC recommendations as they believe Oregon code calls for. While the two recommendations had many similarities — including a set of varying standards according to the ecological sensitivities of various areas of Oregon’s three-mile territorial sea — the plans differed in the adoption of the least restrictive areas for ocean energy development officially labeled Renewable Energy Feasibility Suitability Study Areas. The most striking difference in the REFSSA’s adopted was the inclusion of the 2.1-mile Nestucca site as one of the areas. OPAC had recommended that the Nestucca site be removed from consideration. The Pacific City Dorymen’s Association has also expressed concern with the inclusion of the Nestucca site. At a meeting on Feb. 16, the association unanimously approved a motion to move forward with searches for appeals funding and to make an effort to find additional support.

Pioneer Museum to close Feb. 25 for repairs The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum will be closing from Feb. 25 to March 12 to install new flooring in the Main and Northwest Galleries. The project has been funded by last December’s Festival of Trees. The carpet in the Main Gallery will be replaced with hardwood as will the linoleum in the Northwest Gallery. “We have chosen oak as the flooring as it will hold up to the high traffic areas better than either the carpet or the linoleum,” said Gary Albright, museum director. “The original flooring was

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‘Cats finish season, 3-19 After a season-ending loss to Vernonia, 45-52, the Nestucca Bobcats finished 37th in their division, third to last with a 3-19 record. The three wins by the boys this year came against Willamina, Jewell, and Neah-Kah-Nie. The ‘Cats were actually up by one at the half, but Vernonia, a north coast team that made the playoffs, took advantage of sloppy play in the third when too many turnovers led to a 8-0 run by Vernonia. Still Nestucca was competitive.

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“We got it within four points in the last minute, which really startled Vernonia” says head coach Jim Kiser. “And this game was really good for the seniors, it showed their heart, but we need to work more over the summer on better fundamentals.” For the most part the Bobcats are poised for improvement next year with only a few seniors on the team leaving and several great guards to work with. The team has drills planned this summer in the hope that next year’s defense will be able to stand up against some of the bigger teams in the league.

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‘MEMORY’ Feb. 22-24. TAPA Barn, corner of 12th & Ivy, Tillamook. $15 Adults, $10 seniors and students, $40 for a family of four. Call 503-842-7940 for information and tickets. KNITTING AND CROCHETING CLASS Feb. 13 & 20, 5:30-7 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 Third St. Free class; needles and yarn provided. Open to first 16 participants – call 503-842-4792 or drop by the front desk to sign up. KNITTING AND CROCHETING CLASS Feb. 14 & 21, 2:30-4 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 Third St. Free class; needles and yarn provided. Open to first 16 participants – call 503-842-4792 or drop by the front desk to sign up. LIBRARY STORY TIME Fridays, Feb. 22 & Mar. 1, 1-2 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. For ages three and up. Call 503-965-6163 for details. LIVE MUSIC: COASTER Feb. 22, 5-7 p.m. 2nd Street Public Market, 2003 Second St., Tillamook. Free admission. For information, call 503-842-4156. MANZANITA FILM SERIES Feb. 23, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. “Rivers and Tides” directed by Thomas Riedelsheimer. The movie covers British artist Andy Goldsworthy who uses things found in nature to create his oftentimes temporary art. Tickets are $7. Refreshments available for purchase. For details, call 503-3683846. LIVE MUSIC: FOURTH QUARTER Feb. 23, 1-3 p.m. 2nd Street Public Market,

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COMMUNITY PROM Mar. 2, 7-9 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City. Dance to music from the 1920s to the 1980s provided by the Nesstucca High School Dance Band.

LIVE MUSIC: JAMIE STILLWAY Mar. 2, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center auditorium, 540 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City. Stillway plays solo guitar. For information, call 541-994-9994.

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DEVILS LAKE COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City. The Bottom Line Duo. Duo plays double bass and cello. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call 541994-9994 for details.

LIVE MUSIC March 1, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center auditorium, 540 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City. Third Seven aka Billy Mickelson. Call 541-9949994 for information.

NORTH OREGON COAST SYMPHONY Feb. 24, 3 p.m. Rockaway Community Church, 400 S. Third, Rockaway Beach. $12 admission. For more information, call 503-3686321.

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‘MEMORY’ March 1-3. TAPA Barn, corner of 12th & Ivy, Tillamook. $15 Adults, $10 seniors and students, $40 for a family of four. Call 503-842-7940 for information and tickets.

‘MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE’ Tuesdays, Feb. 26 & March 5, 3-4 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. For ages birth-2 years old. Songs, clapping, early literacy skills. For information, call 503-965-6163.

SUPER SATURDAY March 2. Tillamook Junior High School, 8906 Alder Ln. Four one-hour sessions available. Pick from classes such as shooting a bow and arrow, how to properly set a dining table and plant propagation. Admission is canned or packaged food for the February Food Drive. Call 503-8423433 for details.

BINGO NIGHT Wednesdays, Feb. 27 & March 6, 7-9:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr. $1 cards, good for 12 games. For information, call 503-965-7900.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY March 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tillamook Tranfer Station, 1315 Ekloff Rd. For more information, call 503-815-3975.

HOME HEATING WORKSHOP Feb. 27, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tillamook Bay Community College, 4301 Third St. Informational workshop designed for those interested in heating their homes with wood or wood pellets. Must register by Feb. 25 at http://extension. oregonstate.edu/tillamook/forestry-classes-

MONDAY MUSICAL CLUB March 5, 7 p.m. Tillamook High School Auditorium, 2605 12th St. Monday Musical Club presents The Hunts Concert. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students. Buy tickets at Tillamook Chamber or TLC Credit Union. For more details on the concert, call 503-842-

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loverdale resident William “Bill” Minshall is a humble man who scoffs slightly at his 25 years of service with the Tillamook County Historical Society claiming it was nothing much. But that service has earned him a special honor, Minshall was recently named the society’s “Member of the Year” for his service with the group. “I assumed they were impressed with the length of time I’ve been involved,” he said with a chuckle. He is well appreciated by fellow history buffs. The award and recognition is just a bit more formal way of saying “thanks.” “He’s a super guy,” said society president Karen Hirte. Longtime member Sally Rissel said he was one of the founding members of the organization and a steadfast member. Minshall’s interest in history and preservation go back to his youth. His interest also sprang from his inquiries into his family’s genealogy. “I guess I’ve been interested (in history) for a long time. I studied geography while I was in college — it’s a natural association,” he said. Minshall was born in Los Angeles, slowly migrating to Oregon by way of Army service in San Francisco and college in Washington. After two careers, Minshall retired and now spends his time in Cloverdale helping an organization he loves. He joined the society in 1986 and has been

involved with the local genealogical society as well. “Almost from the beginning I was serving on the board including president. I’ve held every position except treasurer,” he said. He has worked hard to keep the county’s history alive and his only compensation has been the satisfaction that comes with service. “It’s interesting … our society is a little different in that we do not have a museum or an office. We are a group of individuals who volunteer our time on a non-paid basis,” said Minshall. “Well, one of the notable things I did was to prepare a book for our society on all the markers located in the county,” he said. His book includes not only the markers placed there by the society but by other agencies as well — the state, city and county. The society has many projects to keep it and Minshall busy. They put on original historical plays, organize tours and provide the area with historical documentation and markers. One of the most requested tours is a driving tour led by society members. The tour takes drivers all the way to Yamhill County. “That was the original route of the old toll road and it winds up at the Flying M Ranch. It’s a very popular tour,” he said. It is no wonder that Tillamook County Historical Society members selected Minshall to honor, his history with the group is one of dedicated service.

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BLAINE COMMUNITY CHURCH, located six miles up the Nestucca River from Beaver, (503) 965-6368. Sunday School at 10 a.m., Worship Service at 11 a.m. Weekly Bible studies at various locations. CLOVERDALE BAPTIST CHURCH, 34464 Bridge Street, Cloverdale. 503-392-3104. Sunday School at 10 a.m., Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesday prayer at 7 p.m. COUNTRYSIDE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 19005 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. 503-398-5454. Sunday school 9:45, Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. HEALING WATERS BIBLE CHURCH 41505 Oretown Road East, Cloverdale, 503-392-3001. Come worship in the Pentecostal tradition. Adult and children Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sunday church service at 10:30 a.m. HEBO CHRISTIAN CENTER, 31350 Hwy. 101 S, Hebo. 503392-3585. Sunday school 9:15 a.m., Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday night 6:30 p.m. NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35305 Brooten Road, Pacific City OR (503) 965-6229. 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship; Friday 10 a.m. Bible Study. NESTUCCA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 38000 Hwy 101, Cloverdale, (3 miles north of Pacific City) 503-3924111. Pastor Greg Brothers. Services Saturday 9:30 a.m.noon. Fellowship Dinner every week following services. All visitors welcome. PACIFIC COAST BIBLE CHURCH, 35220 Brooten Road, Pacific City. 503-965-7222/503-812-1106. E-mail: pcbcpastordan@gmail.com. A Bible-believing/Christcentered Church. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday school 11 a.m., Youth group 4 p.m. on alternating Sundays. Also Weekly Bible Studies. ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 34560 Parkway Drive, Cloverdale. 503-392-3685. Weekend mass: Saturday at 5:30 p.m., Sunday at 9:30 a.m. WINEMA CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 5195 WiNeMa Road, Cloverdale, OR. E-mail: info@winemachurch.net. Proclaiming the Word of God in the historic Chapel on WiNeMa Camp Campus. Sunday Worship at 10:45 a.m. with Bible School at 9:30 a.m.

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Low Tide

Height

High Tide

Height

Feb. 22

4:11 a.m. 5:05 p.m.

2.9 ft. 0.3 ft.

9:49 a.m. 11:21 p.m.

7.4 ft. 6.3 ft.

Feb. 23

4:56 a.m. 5:39 p.m.

2.6 ft. 0.1 ft.

10:33 a.m. 11:49 p.m.

7.5 ft. 6.6 ft.

Feb. 24

5:36 a.m. 6:11 p.m.

2.1 ft. 11:15 a.m. 0.1 ft.

7.7 ft.

Feb. 25

6:16 a.m. 6:42 p.m.

1.7 ft. 0.1 ft.

12:18 a.m. 11:56 p.m.

6.9 ft. 7.7 ft.

Feb. 26

6:55 a.m. 7:14 p.m.

1.4 ft. 0.3 ft

12:46 a.m. 12:37 p.m.

7.3 ft. 7.6 ft.

Feb. 27

7:36 a.m. 7:47 p.m.

1.0 ft. 0.6 ft.

1:16 a.m. 1:20 p.m.

7.6 ft. 7.5 ft.

Feb. 28

8:19 a.m. 8:22 p.m.

0.7 ft. 0.9 ft.

1:48 a.m. 2:06 p.m.

7.8 ft. 7.0 ft.

Mar. 1

9:07 a.m. 9:00 p.m.

0.6 ft. 1.4 ft.

2:22 a.m. 2:56 p.m.

8.0 ft. 6.6 ft.

Mar. 2

10:00 a.m. 9:42 p.m.

0.5 ft. 1.9 ft.

3:01 a.m. 3:54 p.m.

8.0 ft. 6.2 ft.

Mar. 3

11:00 a.m. 10:34 p.m.

0.5 ft. 2.4 ft.

3:46 a.m. 5:03 p.m.

8.0 ft. 5.7 ft.

Mar. 4

12:09 a.m. 11:40 p.m.

0.5 ft. 2.8 ft.

4:39 a.m. 6:25 p.m.

7.8 ft. 5.4 ft.

Mar. 5 1:23 a.m. 0.3 ft.

5:44 a.m. 7:49 a.m.

7.7 ft. 5.5 ft.

Mar. 6

1:01 a.m. 2:33 p.m.

2.9 ft. 0.1 ft.

6:57 a.m. 9:00 p.m.

7.6 ft. 5.9 ft.

Mar. 7

2:25 a.m. 3:34 p.m.

2.8 ft. -0.1 ft.

8:12 a.m. 9:55 p.m.

7.6 ft. 6.4 ft.

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THE Boeing B-17 was also known as the Flying Fortress.

A Tale of Survival By SALLY RISSEL for the Sun

Boeing B-17 bomber attached to the 383rd Bombardment Group, left Camp Pendleton Army Air Base on Aug. 2, 1943, at about 9:30 a.m. The aircraft met its doom on the fog-shrouded cliffs that day on Cape Lookout. Much of the following is taken from the official report of the crash filed by the bombardier, Lieutenant Wilber L. Perez, who was seated in the nose of the aircraft with the navigator and was the only survivor of the crash. The flight was to be a routine training exercise, with the planes returning individually on a predetermined bearing. The B-17 took off late and missed its Cape Disappointment rendezvous, so was flying alone. They weren’t permitted to use their radar at this time, as the enemy could benefit from that information. As the pilot began to ascend, he warned the crew to watch for a break in the fog as they passed the shoreline. At that moment, Lieutenant Perez recalled seeing something flash by, possibly a tree top. As the navigator reached for his microphone to warn the pilot, the aircraft struck, breaking off several two-foot diameter tress and crashed into a four-foot spruce that was hit 10 feet above the ground. One motor lay some 15 feet beyond the crash tree, and a mass of metal was fastened 15 feet up in another spruce. The whole crash site was a tangled mass of aluminum — the largest piece being one wing. Some metal parts were fused because of the fire. Other debris of metal, plastic and wood was scattered over a 500- by 150-foot area. Large sections of the plane had plunged over the cliff’s edge to the rocks below and there was even parts of the bomber found in the tide pools at the base of the Cape. Crewmen’s bodies were scattered and one went over the cliff. Perez had been thrown through the front glass and landed in the brush near the edge of the cliff. He untangled himself from the brush, but couldn’t stand as his left hip was broken, his shoulder was dislocated and he was cut, bruised and in shock. Although badly injured, Perez managed to drag himself over the edge of the cliff to a small ledge to escape the fire and discharging ammunition on board. It was a miracle he survived. The initial report of the crash was made by people in Pacific City who observed smoke rising from the cape. The crash site is very inaccessible and help was slow to arrive. Three Coast Guard men hiked from Sand Lake Road several miles up the beach to the cliff and had to scramble up in the dark. The first rescuers didn’t reach the aircraft until after midnight, but they could find no survivors. Perez must have been unconscious and wasn’t found that night. The three Coast Guard men took the wrong trail out in the dark and Page 14 • Pacific City SUN • February 22, 2013

Photo courtesy of Jackie Wetherbee

THIS 1968 PHOTO depicts Jackie and Dave Wetherbee and Duke on the beach below Cape Lookout standing in front of a wing spar belonging to the B-17 debris. wound up in Netarts. It wasn’t until the following day that Lieutenant Perez was able to attract the attention of a fishing boat by banging on a propeller with a piece of metal. The boat fired several flares and departed to alert the Coast Guard. The following morning, a second rescue party was dispatched and Perez was hauled on a stretcher made of a blanket and a couple of tree branches for the hair-raising trip down the steep cliff to the beach below. He was loaded first into an ambulance that got stuck in the sand and then into a truck for a 70-mile trip to the hospital in Fort Stevens. It took him three years to recover. Lush growth has covered most traces of the wreckage and souvenir hunters have scoured the area for parts. In the mid-1960s, a machine gun was recovered and displayed in front of the lodge of the Boy Scout Camp Meriwether. CAPE LOOKOUT TRAIL Take the Three Capes Scenic Route to Cape Lookout State Park. At the highest point on the road, just south of the main entrance to the park, there is a large parking area at the start of the trail leading to the end of the Cape. Hike along trail about one mile to the crash site, which is marked by a bronze plaque placed by the Highway Commission alongside the trail. The names of the 10 airmen who perished and bombardier Wilber Perez are listed on the plaque.

NOTE: The Evergreen Aviation Museum has a B-17 on display and visitors may tour the interior.

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