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Seeking Refuge An April 18 meeting will give the public a chance to give their input regarding opening a portion of the Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge. See page 4.

Fire Dept.

Rolls On

Chief Says New Rigs Will Mean Better Service for the Nestucca Valley

New Eatery

Nestucca Lodge’s restaurant will open April 12

Egg Hunt!

WHO WANTS IT? Three-year-old Fiona Hill and her 1-year-old brother, Quinn, reach out for one of 1,100 Easter eggs strewn about the Nestucca High School field on Saturday, April 7. The Hills came away with about 18 eggs, all loaded with candy, toys and coupons for merchandise at area businesses reported dad Greg Hill, who serves as chef at the newly opened Nestucca Lodge Bar & Grill.

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Cannery Hill, the proposed site for a public overlook in the currently restricted Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge, offers sweeping views of the Little Nestucca River.

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Community News

Curtailing Cape

CRIME!

By TIM HIRSCH Pacific City Sun PACIFIC CITY— Troublemakers beware — armed with a $64,000, fouryear contract with Oregon State Parks, Tillamook County Sheriff officers will once again be on the lookout for infractions along Cape Kiwanda during peak times this spring and summer.

Signed in mid-March, the agreement extends the relationship between the two agencies that both sides have said is mutually beneficial. The plan will fund a full-time or near full-time officer by paying the officer’s wages and vehicle mileage during peak seasons until October 2010.

After initially planning on a five-year contract, the two agencies decided on a four-year agreement to avoid having to get the approval of the Department of Justice, said Pete Marvin, manager of Oregon State Parks.

The agreement provides a safer environment when the beach is faced with the biggest influx of visitors, said Tillamook County Sheriff Todd Anderson.

Both Anderson and Marvin voiced excitement over the cooperative plan — and with each other.

“They’re great,” said Marvin about the Tillamook County Sheriff’s office.

“We like it and they like it. It helps us out a lot.”

“It’s a great partnership between the state park and our officers,” added Anderson. “And a plus to the community.”

Photo by Tim Hirsch

SHERIFF TODD ANDERSON, above, and Oregon State Parks manager Pete Marvin recently nailed down a contract that promises four years of police protection to Cape Kiwanda during peak tourist times.

Your Ticket to Parking

By TIM HIRSCH Pacific City Sun PACIFIC CITY — It was no joke for those driving on the beach this April Fool’s Day when boating safety officer Chuck Reeder handed out several parking tickets on the beach.

Drivers not launching a dory are required to park on the south side of the entry or face a $45 reminder courtesy of the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Department.

The parking law is aimed at putting a safety margin between the fastmoving dory boats and other drivers, said Reeder.

While Reeder acknowledged that if drivers get beyond the first sign without noticing it, there is no other sign that clearly says they are in violation, that’s no excuse — nor a way out of the $45 ticket.

The large, four-foot sign along the boat ramp instructs dory boat operators to the right and passenger vehicles to the left. However, if the driver either ignores or doesn’t see it, the sign on the beach is a little vague, Reeder admits.

Photo by Tim Hirsch

BOATING SAFETY OFFICER Chuck Reeder explains why parking in the dory launching area is unsafe.

It says that area is for dory launching use only and no parking is allowed beyond this sign. Though it doesn’t mention passenger cars specifically, they are not allowed on either side of this sign. For those that are putting a boat in the water, they are allowed to launch and retrieve their dory north of this sign, but have to park south of it.

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Seeking Refuge

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FIGURE 2 - PROPOSED SITE DEVELOPMENT MAP

By TIM HIRSCH From our perspective it would be very eduthe access road that runs from Highway 101 to the Pacific City Sun cational, said Alex Sifford, director of the Nesproposed trail. Construction would also include PACIFIC CITY — Will the Nestucca Bay Natucca-Neskowin Watershed Council. The overlook paving two parking lots, one with a restroom. tional Wildlife Refuge soon be open for all? It has would be a good way for people to view the restoThe proposed hiking trail would run .32 miles been open for business, the business of sheltering ration that is taking place, especially the replantup Cannery Hill where a 500 square foot, elevated geese, shorebirds, marine mammals, endangered ing of trees in riparian areas, he said. viewing deck would promise views of the Paspecies and other wildlife since 1991. But now the “Anybody that’s interested in the Refuge, cific Ocean, Haystack Rock, Nestucca Bay and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service wants to know if the whether for or against the project, should attend,” the Coast Range. The upper parking area would public wants access as well. said Refuge caretaker Matt Love. “I encourage provide spaces for six cars including one disabled The public’s chance to voice their opinions people to get involved in the process.” space and a bicycle rack. Ten cars, with one being regarding the proposed Cannery Hill Overreserved for disabled patrons, and two RV’s look is Wednesday, April 18 in the Nestucca will be able to park in the 4,800 square foot High School cafeteria from 6-8 p.m. Refuge lower parking lot. specialist Dawn Grafe, project leader Roy Though it’s remained closed to the pubLowe and deputy project leader Rebecca lic, open houses have allowed visitors to get Chuck, as well as zone law enforcement a sampling of the wildlife wonders thriving officer Betsy Rofenbaum will be on hand at the Refuge. And USFW-approved educato field questions. If you can’t make the tional field trips have provided youths with meeting, you can still make your opinion insight into nature and the Refuge with willheard by submitting a written comment by ing volunteer hands.

May 10. The environmental assessment is The Refuge has been a success story, available at USFW’s web site at www.fws. turning a former dairy farm into a refuge gov/oregoncoast/. that’s helped Aleutian cackling geese, listed “We want to hear what people have to as endangered in 1973, recover to the point say,” said Roy Lowe, project leader for the that they were able to be de-listed in 2001. It Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge also provided a safe haven for dusky Canada Complex. “It’s a really spectacular view up geese, which had been previously driven there and the public really likes to use it.” from pasture land by farmer’s protecting With a decision hanging in the balance, their land. The geese fed on nearby Haystack USFW expects to hear arguments from Rock returning only under the cover of night.

A PROPOSED PUBLIC USE site for the Nestucca Bay Naboth sides. Lowe said that nothing is final In the process, they harmed vegetation on tional Wildlife Refuge is the Cannery Hill Overlook. The yet — the public still can impact a decision Haystack Rock that has yet to recover. But plan is open for public comment through May 10. either way. now, with the sanctuary the Refuge provides, The proposal has gained widespread the birds are able to feed along the pastures support from key community sources inof the Refuge all day free from harassment. cluding the Nestucca Valley School, Pacific City The proposed development would be funded Other improvements Refuge staff have made Birding and Wildlife Taskforce, the Nestuccathrough a federal Transportation Enhancement include fish-friendly tide gates that allow fish to Neskowin Watershed Council, the Oregon Coast Grant as well as Refuge Roads Program funds. come in and replanting of trees in areas where Visitors Association and the Tillamook Chamber It would entail paving a five-foot wide disabled Refuge volunteers have removed invasive weeds of Commerce. accessible trail leading to a viewing deck as well like Himalayan blackberries.

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Community Events

Wine, Dine &

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By TIM HIRSCH Pacific City Sun PACIFIC CITY — Wine, hors d’ oeuvres, live music and an eclectic collection of classy clothing, sterling silver jewelry and self-indulgent bed and bath accessories await shoppers at the Village Merchants’ Spring Celebration Saturday, April 21.

The annual event will be highlighted with Joe Dobroe on acoustical guitar as he performs jazz, blues and bosanova music while Maria Stewart pours R. Stewart & Co. wines. Heralding from McMinnville, R. Stewart is known for blending grapes harvested from select vineyards, creating a wine that is consistent in quality from year to year.

Blending is a lot like cooking, we can pick grapes that have the quality, flavor and spice that will give us a great product, said Stewart.

“If we blend in the right combination,” said Stewart, “we end up with something wonderful.”

R. Stewart markets their basic or “Tuesday” wines under the Big Fire label and their reserve wines under R. Stewart & Co. Stewart will be pouring both Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir “Big Fire” wines and Autograph, their flagship Pinot Noir.

Once you’ve had your fill of the tasty treats and elegant wines, take time to browse Village Merchants’ sophisticated wares. The store is beau-

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And while you’re taking it in, keep your ears open. Village Merchants is holding hourly drawings and you just might find yourself taking home a bath and body lotion set by Thymes Limited. Call 965-6911 to find out more about the extravaganza, as well as the store’s offerings.

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Community News

New Trucks are

Ready to Roll

By TIM HIRSCH Pacific City Sun PACIFIC CITY — With two new service rigs roaming our streets, the Nestucca Valley Fire District is all geared up and ready to roll.

The department recently purchased two Ford F350 Superduty four-wheel drive rigs and has been busy equipping them with the tools necessary to conquer blazing infernos at the coast.

Chief Royce Fletcher’s rig is equipped with 50- and 100-watt radios and serves as a capable command center. Armed with a foam system that features a 60-gallon tank that translates to 1,200 gallons of fire extinguishing foam, the truck will keep the department from having to deploy department fire engines to small fires.

A $50,000 investment as outfitted, the supercab vehicle also boasts in-cab life support and medical supplies. Also tucked inside the beach-capable rig is a thermal camera that serves as a heat detection device that gives firefighters valuable information on how to attack a fire and a gas detection mechanism, providing a safety margin so firefighters know when its safe to enter an area.

But one of the biggest safety improvements is simply how the vehicle transports the gear. The previous vehicle hauled the equipment in the back, but lacked a way to keep the gear from moving about during mad dashes to fires and rescues.

With the new truck, that all has changed. The rig has locking compartments easily accessed from the side that keeps the gear where firefighters put it until its needed.

Alongside Chief Fletcher’s sparkling new truck is its twin, a service vehicle in the hands of Mickey Hays, division chief of operations and maintenance. At press time, Hays was still busy bolting in his foam system, a 30-gallon, scaled-down version of the system in Chief Fletcher’s rig. Hays will use the truck traveling from station to station to maintain the six buildings and approximately 30 fire fighting apparatuses. Replacing an aged 1996 Dodge that had run up 126,000 miles and was on its third transmission, the truck is loaded with mechanic tools on one side and building equipment on the other.

In addition, Hays will drive the rig to his home near Beaver at day’s end, which will provide for a quick response for the north end of the district in the evening.

Photos by Tim Hirsch

FIRE READY — Nestucca Valley Fire Chief Royce Fletcher shows off the department’s new foam system, above, and heat detection device, below right. At right, Mickey Hays stands guard at his service truck, loaded with tools and equipment needed to keep the department’s machinery running smoothly.

Arts Center Moves Forward

By TIM HIRSCH Pacific City Sun PACIFIC CITY — Visitors to the Nestucca Valley Performing Arts Center’s April 7 open house came away impressed with the progress and grandeur of the project.

The eventual performing arts center will be a part of the new sanctuary for the Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, which broke ground last June.

Pacific City/Wood CPAC chair-elect Larry and his wife Ielean were amongst those taking the tour. Both commented on how impressive the inside is and expressed excitement about the eventual arts center.

Building co-chair José Solano told visitors that the cost getting the basics of the building has been taken care of thanks to the contributions of the church’s

congregation. However, the extras that will take it from just a church sanctuary to a shared use performing arts center and church chapel remain unpaid for.

“We’d like to have wood floors, track lighting for art exhibits and acoustical walls,” said Solano. In addition, the church hopes to raise enough to buy a Yamaha grand piano. Concert pianists are much more willing to play in venues with a quality grand piano, he said.

To meet the staggering costs associated with detailing out the facility, interested community members are planning on forming the Pacific City Art Association with the goal of raising money through grants that the church is ineligible for.

“It will be a separate foundation unrelated to the church and all funds for the Performing Arts Center will go to the association,” said Solano.

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BUILDING CHAIR José Solano shares Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church’s plans for a performing arts center with CPAC chair-elect Larry Rouse.

Chamber News

On the Move?

By TIM HIRSCH Pacific City Sun PACIFIC CITY — In a quest aimed at adding more accessibility in a location with higher foot traffic, the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce is considering moving their current Pacific City visitor’s center from Pacific City Inn to Pacific City Sporting Goods.

In a recent e-mail that was circulated amongst Chamber members, the Chamber questioned whether it would be appropriate to move the office inside a Chamber business. Most members gave their support.

“The response has been positive,” said

Shelley Crowe, director of the Chamber.

The current Pacific City branch of the Chamber office, located across from the post office, is unstaffed — and therein lies the attraction of the move.

“It would be in a location that has a lot of foot traffic as people come in to rent kayaks and buy bait,” said Crowe. “And employees are there to answer questions.”

Crowe also said that, if the move is approved, they will be sensitive to the needs of employees to stay on task during peak times.

The Chamber will come to a consensus as whether or not to move forward at its April 26 board of directors meeting.

Web Site Woes Addressed PACIFIC CITY — Following a brief, unexpected hiatus, the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce’s web site is back up and pointing tourists to the many recreational opportunities along our coast.

During the downtime, officials discovered that the Chamber’s domain, www. pacificcity.net, was no longer available. After registering a new domain, www.pcnvchamber.org, they were able to renew their original

address. Both sites now point users to the Chamber’s web site.

Besides getting the site functional again, web designer Todd Crowe has added the ability to easily update the database of chamber members. Ginny Rasmussen, who was just elevated from volunteer to paid employee, has already updated information for many new and old members with more on the way.

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By TIM HIRSCH Pacific City Sun PACIFIC CITY — There’s more to the Chamber of Commerce’s growth than several new members and a plethora of new plans for Dory Days. Last year’s volunteer of the year has stepped up the ranks and is now paid for her tasks 15 hours a week.

Ginny Rasmussen has eagerly moved up into a direct support role for director Shelley Crowe and says the duo are meshing perfectly. Shelley is the creative juice that is behind the projects I get immersed in, she said.

Though she’s lost some personal flexibility in accepting the role, Rasmussen is excited about the stability the change gives her and the Chamber.

Her primary responsibilities remain unchanged, but she’s doing more of it all. That means everything from continuing to schedule volunteers and spearheading training to taking point on any new assignment Crowe has for her. And she’s happy to do it.

If Shelly takes time to maintain a stack of brochures or do data entry in the computer, it can take away from her energy, she said. And Rasmussen is glad to fill in that role.

“Bring it on,” she said.

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FIRE BOARD MEETING The monthly meeting of the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District takes place at 7 p.m. at the Cloverdale Administration Office.

PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A.M. BUSINESS CONNECTIONS, CONNECTIONS 8-9 a.m. at Pacific City Imports. A networking gathering of chamber members and others in the community . For details call 392-4340.

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OLE! OLE! MEXICAN FUNDRAISING DINNER Fundraiser for Clover’s Day Festival held 4-7 p.m. at the Hudson House Bed and Breakfast. The menu will include enchiladas with beans, rice and dessert. Sponsored by the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce. For information, call 965-6570.

TALENT SHOW NHS Senior SAFE will put on a talent show at 7 p.m. at Nestucca High School. Gymnasium. The cost is $5 per person; free for partipants. The show is sponsored by Nestucca Senior SAFE and prizes will be awarded. A fudge brownie and ice cream social will be held in conjuction with the event. For details, contact Jim Mahannah, 812-0382; Linda Green, 9656182; or Carol Pietruszka, 392-3228.

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SPRING BREWER’S DINNER - TASTES OF ITALY Pelican Pub & Brewery presents five courses of cuisine from regions throughout Italy, paired with Pelican brews. $65. 965-7007.

Sun., Apr.

NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC The Amadeus Piano Trio will play at 3 p.m. at the Chapel at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma located at 5195 Winema Rd. in Cloverdale.Tickets are $20. For details, call 392-4741.

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CLYDE HUDSON LUNCHEON AND SLIDE SHOW Sponsored by the Tillamook County Historical Society. Lunch will be served at noon and the free slide show is at 1:15 p.m. Reservations are required for the $12 lunch. Call Sally Rissel at 965-6973 for reservations.

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SPEAKER’S FORUM 7:30 a.m. at Hudson House Bed and Breakfast.

A MEXICAN-THEMED QUILT crafted by Chamber Director Shelley Crowe is on display at the US Bank in Cloverdale. Raffle tickets are available at the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce and US Bank with the proceeds benefiting Clover Days, Cloverdale’s annual celebration. The drawing will be held during Clover Days.

NESTUCCA BAY WILDLIFE REFUGE: PUBLIC MEETING ON CANNERY HILL OVERLOOK 6-8 p.m. at Nestucca Valley High School cafeteria. The public is invited to share their opinions on the proposed access. 541-867-4550.

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CANDIDATES’ FORUM 6-9 p.m. at Nestucca High School. Sponsored by the Pacific City Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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Food and Spirits

From Italy, With

Beer

By TIM HIRSCH Pacific City Sun PACIFIC CITY — Beer and pasta might be an odd couple in some people’s eyes, but Pelican Brewery general manager Ken Henson says the upcoming Brewer’s Dinner will show that quality beer can be paired with fine cuisine just as easily as wine.

Boasting an Italian theme and promising beer pairings of two seasonal brews along with recent award winners like Doryman’s Dark Ale and MacPelican’s Scottish, the Spring Brewer’s dinner unfolds April 14 at 7 p.m. at Pelican Pub and Brewery. The dinner runs $65 and reservations are required. Previous dinners have sold out well in advance so call now to reserve your spot in this culinary experience.

With 10 of his 20-plus years of cooking experienced centered around Italian cuisine, Henson will be right in his element. But what will be a stretch is educating others that beer belongs on the menu.

“I’m excited to push myself to do something not traditionally thought of as beer food,” he said.

The five-course culinary experience will start off with an antipasti from the Fruili region of northwest Italy. This appetizer will tease diners taste buds with agrodolce, a sweet-and-sour eggplant and tomato dish, as well as finocchiona, a cured pork salami topped with fennel seed and black peppercorns.

A house-cured duck prosciutto and seasoned, grilled ciabatta bread will also help start the feast.

Other courses include riso al salto, a pan-seared risotto cake from southern Italy’s Calabria region; caponato di pesce, Photo by Tawnya Crowe which is grilled radicchio and poached sea PELICAN BREWERY MANbass seasoned with sage; and braised lamb AGER Ken Henson, left, slices shank. and dices at the 2007 Taste To top things off Pelican Pub general of Tillamook. Henson and manager Ken Henson and two sous chefs his crew will craft an Italianwill compete for bragging rights when themed five-course Brewer’s each present a version of tiramisu soup dinner April 14. and let participants decide whose creation is tops.

And it will all be paired with the perfect Pelican brew, from the awardwinning McPelican’s Scottish Ale and Doryman’s Dark Ale to one-of-a-kind seasonals.

“It will be a really exciting event and a must for anyone who likes food and beer,” said Henson. “It will test the public’s perception of what styles of food beer really works well with.”

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Community News

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By TIM HIRSCH Pacific City Sun PACIFIC CITY — Tillamook Planning Commissioner Marianne Hoffman and Coastal Resource Planner Lisa Phipps schooled members of the Pacific City/Woods Community Planning Advisory Committee about how the CPAC can contribute to planning decisions during a March 31 training session.

Amongst the topics was a brief run-down of a project’s required steps as it moves from inception to planning commission approval. The process starts with one or two pre-application meetings before it moves on to the application stage. Planners then create a staff report, which verifies the legality of the plan. Once the staff report is finished, the planning commission holds a public meeting where they deliberate on the development and give the public a chance to give their input. If it’s approved at this point, develop-

Photo by Tim Hirsch

CPAC MEMBERS gathered to hear advice from Tillamook County Commissioner Marianne Hoffman.

ers have two years to put in infrastructure and get bonded.

Hoffman said she has high hopes for the future of CPAC involvement in the process. Phipps added that one area the CPAC can improve is when they get involved. During the CPAC’s first presentation to planning commissioners last month over the Pacific Seawatch development, the planners were encouraged. However, Phipps said that while it won’t always be possible, it would be nice to get input prior to planners drafting their staff report.

CPAC members also voiced their desire to get involved early.

But there was one caveat.

“The big thing that was emphasized was we have to address the criteria,” said Larry Rouse, chair-elect of the Pacific City CPAC. “If you say (to a developer) I don’t like the way you build houses, that’s not much of a crite-

Can Affordable Housing Be a Reality?

By TIM HIRSCH Pacific City Sun PACIFIC CITY — With many service workers fighting to find affordable housing, planners and CPAC members wrestled with how to pin down inexpensive solutions during a two-hour training session held March 31.

CPAC chair-elect Larry Rouse said that was one of the big concerns when the city drafted a community plan 12 years ago. He said that was one of the big differences between what the city then envisioned and what has happened more than a decade later.

“I had to shake my head a lot when I read it,” he said.

Much of the problem is because of the community’s skyrocketing real estate values.

With property values high, developers naturally build homes that match up with the lot prices. Pacific City Sunset, a new development on the north side of Pacific City Heights is a case in point.

That area was originally zoned

R-3 with the idea of reserving the area for apartments or other desirable affordable, high-density development. Because R-3 also allows for many other uses, that didn’t happen.

“In hindsight, we should have created a zone for that specific need,” said Rouse.

Realtor Barbara Taylor suggested revisiting opening up marginal, rocky farmland for affordable housing. Taylor said that about 12 years ago, commissioners tried to reserve farmland that was rocky and not very desirable for either farming or upscale development for affordable housing.

“I felt quite passionately about it,” she said. “I’d like to see those marginal rocky lands rezoned specifically for low income housing.”

However Marianne Hoffman said that it is nearly impossible to change the zoning on “resource land.” Instead, she hinted that the solution to affordable housing may lie outside of Pacific City, but within the south county area.

ria.”

Members also learned about how much they can affect change. While the planning commission has the power to accept or reject a request, the law is there to protect property owners’ rights.

And that’s why most of what planners submit is reasons for approval. It’s their job to check the legalities beforehand and that’s what makes up the staff report, Hoffman said.

“What we get in the (planning staff’s) packet is everything to support approval,” said Hoffman. “It’s not that we’re rubber stamping, but there’s a lot of work done before.”

Several CPAC members were encouraged by the training and saw it as a big step forward. And both the planners and CPAC agreed more developer interaction would be a positive move.

“We depend on the voluntary cooperation of developers,” Rouse said. “We’re not against development we just want to have input.”

Candidates Vie For Fire Board CLOVERDALE — With four director’s positions coming up, residents throughout the Nestucca Valley will decide whether to support the current board members of the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District or to vote in new blood.

The election pits Ken Crowe against Jeff Schons for position 1; Everett Longanecker, Jr. versus Gloria Gass and Nancy Bush for position 2; and Cathy Rogers against D. Dean Ganes for position 5. John Emerson is running unopposed for position 4.

Amongst the issues in this election are the care of volunteers and the lack of a water rescue team within the department.

Fire Chief Royce Fletcher says he’s thankful for the support of the current members and feels they have a good team that have put personal agendas aside.

His position on water rescue is that it is a valuable service but one that the fire department was unsuccessful in maintaining due to conflicts.

“After discussion with the sheriff’s office and other fire departments, we decided the wisest thing to do is to get out of the water rescue business due to the issues,” Fletcher said.

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Candidate Cathy Rogers is one who has questioned that decision.

It takes too long for the Coast Guard to get there, asserts Rogers.

She said that by the time the Coast Guard arrives from Newport of North Bend, a victim bobbing in the cold Pacific Ocean could have already succumbed to hypothermia.

While Fletcher agrees that a person unequipped with a wet suit or other survival gear likely wouldn’t survive beyond 10-15 minutes, the fire department can’t be expected to rescue everyone.

“It (water rescue) is a service,” he said. “But you have to realize the ocean has no mercy. We can’t rescue the world, but we can rescue those on land, which is what the fire department is set up for.”

Treatment of volunteers is another hot issue in the upcoming election. Rogers said that a lot of quality volunteers have been sacrificed, but Fletcher said most of those who left weren’t willing to put in the required training time.

The Pacific City Sun plans to give candidates for the Fire Board space to communicate their positions in the April 24 issue. Candidates are invited t o contact editor Tim Hirsch by calling 503-8015221, or e-mailing at thirsch@pacificcitysun.com with relevant information.

Community News

Tainted

Ocean

By TIM HIRSCH Pacific City Sun PACIFIC CITY — Oregon Human Services reported a dangerously high level of toxins in the ocean off of the Cape Kiwanda beach Wednesday, March 28, but many beach goers neither saw the warning, nor heeded it.

Water samples showed higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria. Potential side effects of being exposed can include gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Oregon Human Services encouraged beach goers to avoid direct contact with the water during the advisory. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to waterborne bacteria.

Local residents Larry and Ielean Rouse were on the beach — but out of the water — when they talked to some surfers who were in the water.

Larry said the surfers had no idea the warning was posted.

The only sign at the beach that notifies the public of the water condition is on the informational sign parallel to the walkway to the beach.

The problem is very few people take the time to read it.

“Nobody sees it there,” said Ielean Rouse.

Because the sign faces north, it doesn’t stand out to people driving or walking west onto the

Photos by Tim Hirsch

BEACH ALERT GOES UNNOTICED — As visitors start down the ramp to the beach, their attention is commonly drawn northward to take in the towering dunes. The warning sign, posted on the south side of the ramp and facing north, is easily bypassed and missed. Surfers like the one at right were found on the beach during a period of high toxins, said Larry Rouse. beach.

For those that enjoy the waters and only later discover the problem, their best defense against getting sick is an immediate shower.

While Oregon Human Services discourages contact with the water during high levels of toxins, playing on the beaches is safe.

Giving Our Kids a

Head Start

By VICKY HIRSCH Pacific City Sun PACIFIC CITY — The local area Head Start will hold a fundraising pasta feed and silent auction at the Pelican Pub and Brewery, located at 33180 Brooten Road on Sunday, April 22. The pub is donating the space and labor to cook the food, which will be supplied by Cisco.

The tax deductible dinner costs $10 and will include a pasta dish, bread, salad, soda and cake. Local merchants are donating items and gift certificates for the silent auction. Some items up for bid include a wine basket from a local grocery store and gift certificates from Grateful Bread, The Riverhouse, and Vil-

lage Coffee Shop.

Head Start hopes to use the money raised to pay for a field trip and possibly a class computer, said Samantha Richard, Head Start volunteer.

The local Head Start located in Beaver is part of a national program and is operated by state and federal funds. It serves the developmental needs of pre-K 3 and 4 year olds and their low-income families, with a special focus on helping preschoolers develop early reading and math skills that will help them be successful in school.

For more information on the dinner and auction, call Samantha Richard at 965-2001.

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Do you enjoy driving & helping people? It’s great for your community & lots of fun! For more information on Diala-Ride & how to become a volunteer driver, please call Loretta Lane (800) 815-8283 or visit our website www.tillamookbus.com.

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Then and Now: A Tribute to South County’s Histor y

Crossing the Rivers Photos courtesy of Sally Rissel

THE TOWN OF WOODS was a thriving business center well before Pacific City’s commercial area was developed. Today, Ferry Street runs through the center of town. In the early days, the Woods ferry, pictured at left, transported people and cars before the bridge was built in 1930. Other ways of reaching Woods were by boat or Old Wood Road from Cloverdale. Above, the Pacific City ferry was a smaller passenger ferry that transported people to the west side of the Nestucca River and was the only way to reach the beach on the south side of Cape Kiwanda. The cost was 25 cents and the operator grasped the rope and pulled the ferry across the river hand over hand. Later, a foot bridge was built but had to be raised in winter during high tides and winds. Ferry Street now runs alongside the Grateful Bread on the south side.

Sally Rissel has been collecting information, stories and pictures in preparation for a book about the Pacific City-Woods and Neskowin areas. Sally would appreciate any pictures or infomation anyone may have about the South County Area. Call 965-6973.

Hudson Tribute TILLAMOOK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY will honor Tillamook pioneer photographer Clyde Hudson Tuesday, April 17 at the Hudson House with a noon luncheon and slide show that will give insight to his contribution to our recorded history. Reservations are required for the $12 lunch. The free slide show begins at 1:15 p.m. Clyde had an interest in and talent for photography that started when he was 14. The photographs he took of South Tillamook County are valuable historical records. He photographed the activities associated with a growing pioneer community, taking pictures of roads and barns being built, grange hall gatherings, loggers, fishermen, school children in front of one-room school houses, and pioneer families at homesteads. Aside from photography, Clyde had many other interests. He used his degree in civil engineering to design and build several cheese factories. At one time he was director of the Tillamook County Creamery Association. Clyde received his Ham Radio License in 1922 and built various receiving sets and transmitters. In 1906, Clyde’s family moved into the home he helped his father and brothers build. The home was bought and remodeled after Clyde’s death and is now the Hudson House Bed and Breakfast, where the tribute will be held.

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By TIM HIRSCH Pacific City Sun PACIFIC CITY — Organizers of this year’s Reach the Beach bicycle event are hopeful a new plan on how to share the road will keep bicyclists safe and drivers smiling when the riders taking part in American Lung Association of Oregon’s largest fundraising event roll into town on May 19.

Though the plan calls for shutting one lane of Brooten Road and Kiwanda Drive from noon to 5 p.m., promoters, businesses and residents see it as a way to avoid congestion and to maintain road safety. Last year the bicyclists were instructed to stay in the bike lane as they came into town. However, as it turns out, that was easier said than done.

“They tried to contain the riders into the bike lane, but you can’t contain that many cyclists,” said Shelley Crowe, director of the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Ride director Porter Childs echoed that sentiment and said the lane will effectively widen the bike lane and provide for safe travel.

By using the whole lane, cyclists will also be more able to avoid hazards such as loose gravel, said Ayleen Crotty, communication director for Reach the Beach.

“This works for everybody,” Crotty said. “We’ve finally got a good solution that is good for Pacific City residents, visitors and the riders.”

In addition, by reserving the outgoing lanes of Brooten Road and Kiwanda Drive for cyclists, riders will have room to maneuver and cars will be relatively free from the threat of a cyclists moving into their lane. And because Pacific City has more than one way out, drivers can leave town without going much out of the way.

Those drivers who are in the downtown core can escape by following Resort Drive along Nestucca River towards Cloverdale and those enjoying the beach can leave via following Kiwanda Drive towards Sand Lake and turn towards the highway at the intersection at Thousand Trails.

It’s a win-win situation that allows both riders and drivers to travel unencumbered along Pacific City’s natural wonders, asserted the chamber and race organizers.

It’s a phenomenal fundraiser for the American Lung Association The business owners back it 100 percent,” said Crowe. “We’re happy to host it.”

And the feeling is mutual with the riders and race management.

“We appreciate that we’re welcomed to town. It’s a great opportunity for people to get to know more about Pacific City.”

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Tillamook County Transportation District Board of Directors holds their regular monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month.

The next regular meeting will be held Thursday April 19, 2007 at 6:30 p.m.

This meeting will be held at the Kiwanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City, OR. Agenda items include Minutes, Guest Comments, General Manager Report, Action Items, Discussion Items and Directors Comments.

The Board of Directors may hold an Executive Session as may be required at any time during this meeting, pursuant to ORS 192.660(1).

Persons requiring physical or visual accommodations or a copy of the meeting agenda may contact Robyn Long at the district office by calling 815-8283 before noon on Thursday April 19, 2007.

This public is encouraged to attend.

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