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hamber members and residents got an in-depth look at Tillamook 34395 Hwy 101 S, CLOVERDALE, OREGON 97112 County Commission candidates 34395 Hwy 101 S, CLOVERDALE, OREGON 97112 Tim Josi and David Yamamoto during an April 1 forum hosted by the Pacific City34395 Hwy 101 S, CLOVERDALE, ORE. Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce. Josi, who is now in his 16th year SEASONAL HOURS SAT 12-6 OR BY APPOINTMENT on the commission, and Yamamoto, a Pacific City resident who was the 2012 South Tillamook County Library Club Chamber Volunteer of the Year, will face off in May for position 3 on the Tillamook County Commission. The forum started with a chance for each candidate to introduce himself and answer three questions: What are Now accepting small furniture the three most important issues facing donations — call for details. Tillamook County and what is the role of Tillamook County in working with those Open Mon-Sat issues? How should Tillamook County 11 a.m.-4 p.m. respond to differing viewpoints of its citizens? and What is your vision for TilProceeds from this thrift shop lamook County in 20-30 years? support the Winkelman Yamamoto was first up to bat. He shared his considerable volunteer Library Building experience and community service — service that has included four years on 6335 Ferry St, Pacific City • 503-965-7013 the Pacific City-Woods Citizen Advisory Committee (including years when it was the Pacific City-Woods Community Planning Advisory Committee). Current appointments — amongst others — include vice-chair of the Tillamook County Futures Council, Citizen at Large of the NW Commission on Transportation and
member of the Tillamook County Eco nomic Development Council. He said his three overriding princi pals in the race are integrity and consistent message, keeping the county’s financial house in order and a strong focus on Tillamook County, noting the need to “resolve many longstanding issues that we face. “It’s my idea that a new energized perspective looking at these problems certainly cannot be a bad thing,â€? he added. Yamamoto said the three most important issues are creating family wage jobs, having better public outreach and increasing the focus on honoring the 34950 Brooten Road, Suite C, Pacific City, OR 97135 county’s senior citizens. 503-801-5221 • tim@pacificcitysun.com “A lot of the problems we face in this county would go away if we had a good Tim Hirsch Vicky Hirsch Editor & Publisher Advertising Manager base of family-wage jobs,â€? Yamamoto said. “Tillamook County residents are Contributors: Scott Gilbert, Pat Gefre, the greatest assets that this county has, Dee Moore, Sally Rissel and we need to actively support our trawww.pacificcitysun.com ditional industries of fishing and timber and dairy and tourism.â€? Josi, who in addition to his 16 years on the commission, served eight years as an Oregon State Representative, was born and raised in the area. He ran his own landscape contracting business for nearly 25 years. During his comments, he pointed to his vast experience in natural resources and his desire to capitalize on that experience — particularly 34395 Hwy 101 S, CLOVERDALE, OREGON 97112
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER Tim Josi (at left) and his challenger, Pacific City resident David Yamamoto, shared their thoughts on the challenges the county faces and the best way to address them during a political forum held on April 1 at Pelican Pub & Brewery. The Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the event. his 2013 appointment to represent the 15 Western States before the National Association of Counties on their executive board before congress. “This is a big deal for Oregon, this is a big deal for Tillamook to have me in this position,� he said. Josi pointed to the continual threat of shutting forest production down in the name of protected species such as the marbled murrelet and coho salmon. “We’re getting hit from all sides,� he said. “I feel like it’s my turn up to bat. I can really do some good things for us. To give that up now, I think, is really wrong. I’ve spent years building myself up to the point where I can do some wonderful things for this county with the position I’m in.� Issues brought up in the question and answer period that followed included Oregon’s recently adopted Territorial Sea Plan. Both Josi and Yamamoto were intimately involved with the four-year process to create a set of guidelines for ocean energy development — Josi as chair of the Territorial Sea Plan Advisory Committee and as a commission member on the Land Conservation Development Council, which ultimately approved the plan. Josi was the lone LCDC commissioner voting against the plan, which included a two-mile area south of the mouth of Nestucca Bay as one of the least restrictively zoned ocean energy development sites. Yamamoto was a TSPAC Citizen at Large. Josi told the Chamber crowd of about 45 that he understood the community’s concern over developing it, but that he doesn’t think it will ever happen. He cited its remote location and the fact that grant dollars have dried up. “The reason why this submerged (power generation) site won’t happen
is because there’s a better one in Camp Rilea,� he said. Yamamoto, who is a co-petitioner on an appeal of the LCDC adoption, said he got involved with the issue because he didn’t feel fishing industry’s concerns and Oregon coastal resident’s worries over a negatively impacted viewshed were being heard. Tillamook County Public Works director Liane Welch asked how the candidates would balance the needs of South County with those in Central and North County, a question that was met with similar sentiments from the candidates. “I just hate it when we divide the county up and say there’s winners and losers,� said Josi. “We have worked hard to make sure everyone’s represented.� He also pointed to evidence of solid South County representation, citing projects such as Noble Wayside, an upcoming community park and bus transit center in Cloverdale; and Tillamook Light Wave’s Cable Landing Station, which has agreed to a low-cost, long-term lease with the Nestucca Valley Community Alliance — a group that is working on building a two-plus acre community park on the property, which is located just east of Cape Kiwanda. Yamamoto agreed with the whole county as one theme, saying “It’s not us versus them.� Still, he says there is room for improvement. As an example, he said the county’s Rails to Trails Program, which proposes a system of trails from Tillamook to Banks, Ore. is a great one, but would be even better if there was a southbound stretch that would connect with Pacific City. “We’re all one county, and we all need to pull together,� he said.
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WHALEN ISLAND COUNTY CAMPGROUND/PARK is on Whalen Island in the Sand Lake estuary north of Pacific City. Visitors can now reserve campsites online.
From the Web to the Campground County campgrounds online reservation system goes live By SCOTT GILBERT for the Sun
day-use areas. “We’re self-supporting,” Richards said of the parks department. The department relies on the fees it generates and the he six campgrounds operated by grants it receives to pay all its expenses. the Tillamook County Parks DeLinks to maps and other descriptions partment — including three in the of the parks department’s facilities can Pacific City area — now offer online resbe found at www.co.tillamook.or.us/gov/ ervations up to nine months in advance. parks/campgrounds.htm. Visitors using the Web interface can Unlike the large facility at Barview Jetchoose campsites after viewing photos of ty and the midsize Trask River and Kilchis them. River campgrounds in the central part Campsites can be reserved by going of the county, the three campgrounds in to reservations.co.tillamook.or.us and the Pacific City area are smaller getaways. clicking on “Camping/RV” at the top left. They are: Visa or MasterCard is required. Webb County Campground/Park, “We went live on Monday, March 24,” 33005 Cape Kiwanda Road, 503-965-5001. parks department lead fee collector CaitThe campground has 38 sites. Seven sites lin Richards said of the online reservation are back-in with system. She said 95 CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS water and electricreservations were ity; the rest are made online in the To reserve a site online, visit primitive. It is open system’s first week reservations.co.tillamook.or.us. year-round, and its For general information, visit of operation. www.co.tillamook.or.us/gov/parks/ amenities include Until the recent campgrounds.htm or call 503-322-3522. beach access, bird change, reservawatching, dory boat tions had to be launching and surfing points. made by phone. Visitors typically would Whalen Island County Campground/ leave a message for the small parks dePark, 25210 Sandlake Road, 503-965-6085. partment and wait for a call back. Phone The campground is on an island in the reservations are still an option; the main number is 503-322-3522, which also is the Sand Lake estuary and has 34 sites, all primitive. “They bring their RVs there; number to call if anyone has questions they just use their generators,” Richards about using the online system. said. The county lists the campground “We changed our voicemail to say, as a facility that is open year-round with ‘Use the reservation system,’” Richards a partial closure from October through said. April, but Richards said it remained open She said the ability to look at photos through the last two winters because a of campsites before making a choice is host was present. The facility offers bird a welcome improvement offered by the watching, crabbing, fishing and a boat online system. launch. “When they call in, the best we can Woods County Campground/Park, do is describe it to them,” Richards said. 34060 Brooten Road, 503-965-5001. This “They can actually see what the site looks small campground just west of the Ferry like” by using the online system, she Street bridge over the Nestucca River has added. 12 campsites. Five are full-hookup backTillamook County’s campgrounds in sites — including the site occupied by — especially the 315-site Barview Jetty the campground host — and seven are facility in the northern part of the county primitive. The facility offers river access — are crucial elements in the revenue and fishing. It is open May 1 through picture for the parks department, which Sept. 30. also operates 21 boat launches and 10
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My wife Pat and I were reminded of some of the reasons we moved here eight years ago from Sherman County when we read an article in the Oregonian about the new state park on the John Day River near where we lived for 50-plus years. Great place to rockhound, camp, fish and hike on this 8,000-acre park. But — watch out for the rattlesnakes, ticks and the occasional cougar. Gosh! It’s nice down here!! People here who are thinking of joining our Lions Club should join us for some of our next fun things, such as: 1. The Easter Egg Hunt at Nestucca Valley Jr.Sr. High School on April 19, at 10 a.m. Great day watching the kids! 2. Reach the Beach bicycle event for the Oregon Lung Association. About eight Lions, eight Chamber of Commerce members, and eight NVHS wrestlers will help park about 3,000 bicycles. The tired riders are happy to see us, park their bikes, and go have a Pelican beer. This event is May 17. 3. Tillamook Rodeo – last weekend in June. Lion Jim Dieringer and his crew will whip out those famous elephant ears. Did you know that Lion John Griggs had quadruple bypass heart surgery last week and already came home this week? He seems to be getting better every day. What a tough guy. We all know that he has a great nurse looking after him. Carol, of course!! Treat her nice, John!! Be sure and talk to any Lion about membership. It’s great to be a Lion! Paid Advertisement
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Some renovation work possible in floodplain By SCOTT GILBERT for the Sun
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acific City property owners may be allowed to do limited home renovations in areas affected by a building-permit moratorium, and Tillamook County has hired a firm to perform a floodway analysis that will be a key step in the long process to end the moratorium. Tillamook county commissioners hired West Consultants, which specializes in advanced water resources investigations, on April 2. In a study expected to take one to three months, the Portland office of West Consultants will analyze the lower reaches of the Nestucca River, the Nehalem River and the North Fork of the Nehalem to determine the correct base flood elevation (BFE) — the level that floodwaters have a 1 percent chance of reaching in any given year. The West study will conclude with the creation of new flood maps, which will be submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. After that, the FEMA process for final map approval has been projected to take 300 days, though it could be somewhat shorter or longer. The building-permit moratorium in the affected areas, which is unofficial now and is set to be formalized around the end of this month, is expected to last until the maps are approved. But Tillamook County Community Development director Bryan Pohl, whose department issues building permits, said not all home-renovation projects are off the table. A March 14 notice declared the county’s “intent to declare a moratorium on building permit issuance” in the affected areas, but Pohl later told the Sun, “I think we need to refine the wording” and described home renovations that could be permitted on a “case-bycase” basis. Alterations and improvements that are deemed “non-substantial” and that would not affect flood flows would be considered for building-permit approval, Pohl said. To be considered non-substantial, a project’s cost must not exceed 50 percent of the value of the building. Pohl described varying levels of scrutiny that could apply to requests for renovation permits. As an example, he said, a $200 project on a $200,000 home might be approved by his office in an uncomplicated manner, while a $150,000 project on a $310,000 home would get a “closer look.” The more work that is planned, and the more that a project’s cost approaches the 50 percent level, the more likely it would be for Pohl to “take it up the chain” for consultation with National Flood Insurance Program coordinator Christine Shirley or with FEMA. In Pacific City, the building-permit moratorium affects the floodplain of the Nestucca River, an area of varying widths extending from both banks of the river. At the downstream end, the affected area begins where the river widens to meet Nestucca Bay, and it continues upstream to just past the point where Sanders Creek flows into the river. The moratorium has its immediate roots in a 2012 audit by FEMA, but the underlying reason for the moratorium is “30 or more years of permitting
structures” in river floodways without proper analysis, according to the county’s March 14 moratorium notice. Pohl, who was named the director of community development last month, said it appears that the decades of improper permitting stemmed from a lack of knowledge in the Community Development department in the past, so that structures in areas prone to yearly flooding were permitted as if they were in areas with only a 1 percent chance of flooding in any year. FEMA found that the improperly permitted development could have altered the base flood elevation, meaning that the BFE is now unknown. As the administrator of the National Flood Insurance Program, FEMA subsequently dropped Tillamook County from the Community Rating System, causing property owners to lose the benefit of a 20 percent discount in flood-insurance premiums. While FEMA has not ordered the county to impose the building-permit moratorium, the potential consequences of continuing to allow construction in the affected areas are so severe that county officials see no other option. With the BFE still unknown, making a mistake in the affected areas could cause the county to be placed on probation by FEMA, which would cause a drastic increase in flood-insurance rates countywide. Christopher Goodell, a senior hydraulic engineer who manages West Consultants’ Portland office, will head the floodway analysis, which has a cost cap of $55,458. He said the work will start with a visit to Pohl’s department, followed by travel to the sites in question to get some bankside views of the rivers and to take photos and make notes. West will gauge the rivers’ hydraulic characteristics and get measures of the rivers with cross-sections, but since there are previous surveys available, boating or wading in the rivers is unlikely to be needed. West will look at subsequent changes in the areas, such as development and roads, and will blend the underwater portions of the previous surveys with topographical data for the surrounding land area that is provided by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. DOGAMI topographical data is obtained by the department’s use of LiDAR, or light detection and ranging, in which a laser is aimed down from an aircraft and the light that bounces back is analyzed. “It’s a quick way to get very accurate topo data,” Goodell said. The survey and topographical data will be used in a computer model to determine the BFE, said Goodell, who emphasized the technological nature of much of the work. Pacific City residents “probably won’t even notice we’re there,” he said. “We do most of our work in our office behind a computer.” The Pacific City-Woods Citizens Advisory Committee will address the issue during an April 19 public meeting at Pacific Coast Bible Church, 33570 Brooten Road, adjacent to the Pacific City Post Office, starting at 10:30 a.m. Those in attendance will include Pohl, flood-insurance coordinator Shirley, and County Commissioners Bill Baertlein and Tim Josi. Goodell said he will try to have someone from West Consultants in attendance.
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THE NESTUCCA VALLEY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE’S “Spring is in the Air” fund raiser, which was held March 29 at Kiawanda Community Center, attracted a full house during a live birds of prey demonstration by Cascade Raptor Center, of Eugene, Ore. Above and to the right, presenter Louise Schimmel shares information on the habits, habitats and challenges of birds such as the Swainson’s Hawk, Peregrine Falcon and Great Horned Owl.
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DENNIS AND JOANN LOVE have been named Grand Marshals for the 2014 Clover’s Day parade, to be held on July 5. The couple own Den-Jo Farms, a local dairy farm. They are both graduates of Nestucca Valley High School and raised three children in the area. Dennis has shown dairy cows at the Tillamook County Fair for 52 straight years and both have volunteered extensively in the community.
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ou’d be hard-pressed to come up with a duo that epitomizes the hard-working mantra of area dairy farmers and their commitment to their community more than Dennis and JoAnn Love of Den-Jo Farms. The couple has been tabbed as this year’s grand marshals for the annual running of the Clover’s Day Parade, which will again march through town on July 5. This year’s theme is “MooTown USA.” The couple’s dairy pedigree goes way back to their early days at Nestucca High School, where Dennis graduated in 1968 and JoAnn in 1969. Married in 1970, the couple have three children and eight grandchildren. Dennis grew up on his dad’s farm, Sea Breeze Dairy. It was there that he got the dairy bug. “I got into the show mode when I was in 4-H and just wanted to keep doing it,” he says. And that show mode has continued through the years. Since his first show at the county fair in 1959, he has amassed a run of 52 straight years of showing cows at the Tillamook County Fair, as well as at national shows and state fairs. And during that run, he has collected innumerable ribbons, first-place awards and even grand champions. They both also were attracted to the allure of being in business for themselves. “I always wanted to be my own boss,” says Dennis. “I think a lot of (the reward) is what you can accomplish yourself,” adds JoAnn. Though he took time to get a degree from Clatsop Community College in Astoria, it wasn’t long before Dennis was back home. He turned to his dad’s farm after graduation and started dairying on his own — with JoAnn’s help — in 1976, when they purchased property from his father, John. Since that time, their dairy has grown from 20 milk cows to nearly 200 head of milk-producers. Though they now have two full-time hired men to do the bulk of the chores, they continue to contribute to the farm daily. Page 8 • Pacific City SUN • April 4, 2014
“We’re both out there,” says Dennis. “We feed the calves, feed the cows in the morning.” Though they initially shipped milk to Darigold, they have been Tillamook Creamery members since 1981. For her part, JoAnn has dabbled in many enterprises in addition to supporting her husband on their 123-acre farm, 88 of which they own and 35 additional that they rent. The energetic South County native has dabbled in jobs ranging from working as a waitress, cook, janitor, grocery store worker, and school bus driver. She also devoted her efforts to the local Brownie club while children Tawnya, Tracie and Travis were growing up. She has also has an uninterrupted run doing ice cream serving duties for Clover’s Day — a streak that started with the celebration’s first event. And their lifelong dedication to farming hasn’t been done in a vacuum as their dedication to community service attests to. Amongst Dennis’s contributions to the greater good: 16 years on the Hebo Grade School’s Board of Directors, 4-H leader for 16 years and board member for six years, and 10 years on the Oregon State Holstein Board. He also has had a lengthy career when it comes to auctioning, having performed behind the microphone in National Rifle Association, Oregon Hunters Association, Tillamook County Fairgrounds, and dairy sales auctions. Dennis has also served as delegate to the National Holstein Convention on four different occasions. Both Dennis and JoAnn have also served on the board at Nestucca Valley Cemetary in Hebo for the past five years. Dennis also loves to get out and hunt, an activity he has used as a respite from a life filled with cows now and again. He has participated in out-of-state trips in Nevada and Idaho since the mid 70s. Thanks to paying their dues from countless long hours at the farm and their competent staff, the couple now enjoys traveling. They have vacationed in Hawaii seven times and have more trips to locations untold on the horizon. “We’ve got the right kind of help that we can do whatever we want to do,” says Dennis. “There’s other places we want to see before we’re done (and) we will.”
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HEBO RESIDENT Gary Horton urges Tillamook County commissioners not to impose a moratorium on medical-marijuana dispensaries, as moratorium supporter Shirley Kalkhoven, the mayor of Nehalem, looks on. The two were among four county residents who addressed the commissioners at an April 2 public hearing on the issue. An April 16 public hearing, starting at 6:45 p.m. at the Nestucca Fire’s administrative center in Hebo, will precede the commissioners’ final decision.
Ban could be short-lived Officials discuss marijuana dispensaries; next hearing set for April 16 in Hebo By SCOTT GILBERT for the Sun
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illamook County appears to be heading for a temporary ban on medical-marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated areas, but the two county commissioners present for an April 2 public hearing said the moratorium may not last for the full year that a proposed ordinance would allow. The public hearing — the first of at least two concerning the proposed moratorium — featured citizens who spoke both for and against the temporary ban, and concluded with Commissioners Bill Baertlein and Tim Josi sharing stories of loved ones who were helped by medicinal marijuana. Baertlein and Josi both stated they do not oppose dispensaries if the issue is handled correctly, and said a moratorium that would focus on landuse standards could end before a year has passed. Hebo residents Gary and Linda Horton spoke against the moratorium, with Gary Horton pointing out that the 2013 state law allowing dispensaries already bars the facilities from residential areas or locations within 1,000 feet of a school. “You’re basically denying cancer patients and everybody else medicine they need,” he said. “That’s wrong. I’m sorry, that’s just wrong.” Linda Horton said she has been a medical-marijuana patient for 10 years. “What you’re trying to do is going to cause me harm,” she asserted. “What am I supposed to do about my medicine? Where do I go?” When County Counsel Bill Sargent clarified that there are no dispensaries in Tillamook County now, she had a response for that, too. “But there could be,” she said. “They could be a little closer.” “I also get my medicine,” said Jerry Pesterfield of Cloverdale. “And I don’t understand your logic in trying to push the subject down the road when you could legalize the dispensaries. And there shouldn’t even be any discussion about this. People need their medicine.” Nehalem Mayor Shirley Kalkhoven spoke in favor of the moratorium. She
said the idea of a marijuana dispensary setting up shop prompted her city to recently enact its first business-license ordinance, requiring that any business in the city comply with federal law — which doesn’t recognize the legality of marijuana. “The idea of giving us some breathing space to think about this and look at what is happening in other states and communities, I think is a very good idea,” she said in support of the moratorium. “Because this is game-changing for communities.” Josi shared a story of his wife’s uncle, a cancer sufferer who used marijuana to gain an appetite for food. “So I’m not opposed to marijuana being used appropriately for that purpose,” he said. “I’d use it myself if I thought it helped, if I had a condition I thought it would help.” He also emphasized that a moratorium “opens up the door for us to look at allowing for an ordinance that makes sense within the community,” and added that such a ban “might take a year, but we might be able to get it done much sooner than that.” Baertlein said he thinks dispensaries are “a good thing,” and described how “my aunt, bless her soul, ended up having to buy dime baggies for her dying daughter in Portland. And she was the vice president of a major bank and there she was at Lloyd Center buying dime baggies from a drug dealer for her daughter, and it helped her daughter.” “I just want us to be able to have the time to do this thing right,” Baertlein said. “We regulate where the liquor stores go. We regulate pretty much where drugstores go. We just want to do it right.” “If it takes a month, well then the moratorium will only be a month,” he said. “But give us the time to sort through it and do it correctly as we move forward.” The second public hearing on the proposed moratorium is set for April 16, starting at 6:45 p.m. at the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District’s administrative building and fire hall in Hebo. A decision could follow that hearing, or could be continued to a later date.
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regon coast singer songwriter Lezlee Griffith will bring her voice — reminescent of Adelle or Amy Winehouse to Stimulus Cafe for a 6 p.m. concert on Friday, April 18. Griffith has been a fixture on the Oregon Coast for close to a decade. She is known for pouring her heart out through her story songs. Growing up in both Alaska and on the Oregon Coast has its benefits. Lezlee has plenty of stories to tell of living in these two very different areas. And she started to tell them early. Her first piano lessons were when she was five. As a teenager Lezlee expanded her musical reach by playing the flute and percussion. She also Courtesy photo appeared in high school producSINGER/SONGWRITER Lezlee Griffith tions and in community theatre where she added singing and and wrote one of the biggest hits for acting to her resume. Blondie (Hangin’ on the Telephone). After studying both theatre and In 2013, Lezlee felt the time was psychology (two separate majors right to present her solo work to the but they could work together) Lezlee world. As part of Soundcloud and starting managing and working in bars Bandcamp, people around the world on the Oregon Coast where she not are downloading her work. She has only served drinks but performed and made fans of people who have never honed her craft on stage as well. Her been to Oregon or Alaska. education that developed her creative Look for a kickstarter campaign musical talents culminated when and an official cd release for Lezlee she met and started working with Griffith in 2014. For more on Lezlee songwriter/musician Jack Lee, who Griffith, visit http://lezleegriffith.bandwas part of one of the most popular camp.com/. 70s power pop bands (The Nerves)
PCJWSA adopts new water leak policy The Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority’s Board of Directors unanimously adopted a new water leak policy during its April 1 meeting that will enable those with qualifying leaks to get credits, an amendment to its earlier policy that held homeowners 100 percent responsible for any additional charges that water leaks result in. According to the new policy, “a maximum of two leak credit adjustments will be allowed in a five-year policy, per customer, per property. To be eligible for financial relief, the leak must be repaired within 60 days of discovery.”
In addition, credits will only be allowed for excusable defects such as cold weather, corrosion or catastrophic damage to the structure. No allowance will be made for leaky faucets, toilets, and irrigation — water issues that are more observable than something that happens underneath a house. Homeowners will have 120 days following a leak to apply for a credit. Successful applicants will receive a 100 percent credit for bills up to $100, 50 percent credit for bills between $100 and $300 and a 25 percent credit for bills more than $300. For more information, call 503-9656636 or visit www.pcjwsa.com.
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State Parks hopes to purchase 357-acre Beltz Farm By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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outh Tillamook County may soon have a new park if all goes according to plan. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is working on a proposal to purchase 357-acre Beltz Farm, located on the south side of Sand Lake. To make it possible, OPRD is working with Ecotrust Forests Management LLC, who recently entered into a purchase and sale agreement with the landowner. According to Jim Morgan, stewardship manager of OPRD, Ecotrust plans to take title on or before May 1. In a support document for an upcoming April 9 Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission meeting that will be presented by Morgan and Kammie Bunes, Bunes and Morgan say the purchase “is contingent upon satisfactory indication that OPRD intends to acquire the property from Ecotrust. OPRD is negotiating an option agreement with Ecotrust to purchase the property on or before Aug. 30, contingent on completion of an environmental inspection, appraisal, appraisal review and Commission approval in June.” Morgan, who is in charge of the division that manages both natural resources and acquires property, told the Sun that the purchase is going through Ecotrust first because they are “in a better position to acquire it quickly.” According to Bunes and Morgan, Beltz Farm “consists of approximately 87 acres of marine and freshwater marsh and 157 acres of dunes and uplands,” as
well as 113 acres of mostly pasture and forest land. Morgan said that the in-the-works purchase would complete a goal of OPRD that is 15 years in the making. In that time, the agency has tried to purchase the land several times. “We’re very pleased that it has (become) available,” he told the Sun. “It’s been a target not only for State Parks but many conservation groups. Locals (have indicated they) would like to see it become a state park or at least protected and not developed.” Morgan also sees it as a good fit, as State Parks already manages nearby Clay Myers State Natural Area. OPRD also owns land on the north side of Sand Lake. Though he said State Parks hasn’t identified exactly what improvements would be on the new state park, he said the primary purpose is to protect the natural resources found there. Amongst the features worth preserving, he said, is a freshwater estuary that transitions to a salt water marsh and a dune system with primarily native vegetation. The different level of dunes are well represented on the property as it features dunes with typical beach grass as well as a higher area colonized by Sitka Spruce and Hemlock. And in between the dunes is a wetland area that Morgan says “forms great habitat for amphibians and wetland plants. “It’s a pretty rich area in terms of plants and wildlife,” he said. “It has good wildlife viewing. I saw a heard of elk when I was out there a couple weeks ago.”
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he Tillamook PUD Board of Directors has awarded funding under its 2014 Community Support Grant Program to eight non-profit organizations in Tillamook County — including South Tillamook County’s Nestucca Valley Community Alliance, which received a $5,500 grant. The TPUD grant to NVCA will help make it possible for the organization to build a community park on the grounds of Tillamook Light Wave’s Pacific City Cable Landing Station. Prior to developing the more than two-acre park, the group must erect a fence to provide security for TLW’s tenant, the University of Washington, which is using the facility for its part in the National Science Foundation’s Ocean Observatory Initiative. The TPUD funds will be used to pave a concrete approach as well as for some of the fence installation labor. NVCA is leasing the property under a low-cost, long-term agreement with TLW. Initially the estimated cost of the project was $27,500, but NVCA president Gloria Scullin is investigating a competing bid to see if that dollar amount can be lowered. The additional funds are coming from a matching donation of $10,500, contributions from funds received from the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic and from community contributions through the NVCA’s “One Foot At A Time,” fund raising drive. Community members can sponsor one foot of fence for $25 and will be commemorated with their names on a plaque that will be installed on the premises. Donations will be accepted until April 30. For more information,
visit www.nestucca.org. Scullin hopes to begin installing the 746-foot chain link fence installed during the month of May. “We are really grateful for the grant,” said Scullin. “We really appreciate their support.” Others receiving awards were the Marie Mills Center, to assist in the purchase of a bus; Tillamook Senior Citizen’s Club, for building insulation; Friends of North County Recreation District, for Phase 1 of its Auditorium Project; Tillamook Farmers Market, for a sound system; Tillamook Animal Shelter, for a water heater; Tillamook County Master Gardeners, for electrical work at their Demonstration Garden; and Latimer Quilt & Textile Center for window replacements. Tillamook PUD developed the Community Grant Program to assist local non-profit organizations in funding projects designed to promote economic growth in Tillamook County. In evaluating and selecting projects for funding, the Board focused on the enhancement of economic development, in addition to community livability, financial need and projects that would be completed by the end of the year. Historically, and by statute, PUDs are formed not only to provide power, but also to promote economic development within their service areas. This is the 13th year the Board has budgeted funds for the community grant program and feedback has been positive. Recipients have reported that in many cases, the PUD grants were instrumental in securing funding from additional sources.
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olk artist David Roth will bring his energetic routine to the Grateful Bread Restaurant & Bakery on Tuesday, April 8 for his 11th annual Pacific City spring performance. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. and admission is by $15 suggested donation, though no one will be turned away. Fred Bassett and Sonya Kazen will be special musical guests during the show. Roth has seen his music fly in the space shuttle, and ring out in Carnegie Hall. Still, “The Home of the Dory Fleet” holds a special place in his heart. More than a concert, each David Roth performance is a new experience. He’s been known to make up a song on the spot based on current events. A spirit of fun is the one constant. “It’s a little bit like James Taylor meets Jerry Seinfeld with a little bit of Will Rogers thrown in,” he says about his live shows. With 12 CDs and two songbooks to his credit, the singer, songwriter, recording artist, keynote speaker, workshop leader and instructor has taken his music to a wide variety of venues in the U.S. and abroad for more than 27 years. A recipient of top honors at premier songwriter competitions in Kerrville, Tex. and Falcon Ridge, N.Y., Roth’s songs (“Rising in Love”, “Earth”, “Manuel Garcia”, “May the Light of Love”, “Nine Gold Medals”, “Spacesuits”, “Rocket Science”, and many more) have found their way to Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, several Chicken Soup for the Soul books, the Kennedy Center, Peter, Paul, & Mary concerts, NASA’s Goddard Space Center (“Rocket Science” went up on the Space Shuttle Atlantis’s May 2009 mission to repair the Hubble Telescope), the classic folk song book “Rise Up Singing”, and numerous CDs on the Wind River and Stockfisch (Germany) labels. Featured on many of Christine Lavin’s Rounder compilations, the former artist-in-residence at New York’s Omega Institute has also been a songwriting judge at Kerrville, Napa Valley (Calif.), Tumbleweed (Wash.), Eventide Arts (Mass.), the Avalon Festival (W. Va.), and the South Florida Folk
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DAVID ROTH will showcase his folk sounds at the Grateful Bread, 34805 Brooten Rd. in Pacific City on April 8. Admission to the 7:30 p.m. show is by $15 suggested donation, though no one will be turned away. Festival. Roth has also taught singing, songwriting, and performance at the Augusta Heritage workshops (W. Va.), Puget Sound Guitar Workshop (Wash.), Common Ground on the Hill (Md.), Rowe Conference Center (Mass.), Swannanoa Gatherings (N.C.), Summersongs (N.Y .and Calif.), Pendle Hill (Pa.), Lamb’s Retreat (Mich.), the Woods Music and Dance Camp (Ontario), Wisconsin Stringalongs, the National Wellness Institute (Wis.), Unity Village (Mont.), and for many other groups and associations around the country. Bassett, who fondly remembers being invited to perform with Roth a number of years ago, has since become fast friends with Roth, a relationship that the two have cultivated during songwriting workshops across the country.
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ERIC SAPPINGTON will bring his acoustic guitar stylings to Stimulus Espresso Cafe, 33105 Cape Kiwanda Dr., in Pacific City on April 11. Drawing inspiration from a variety of sources including Elvis and the 60’s, Sappington calls Photo by Tim Hirsch his music “ambient folk music.” The free concert will run from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 503-965-4661.
STIMULUS ESPRESSO CAFE, 33105 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City will host John Manns on April 19 from 6-8 p.m. Manns is a Portland artist and songwriter who was voted performer of the year by West Coast Songwriters of Portland in 2011. His original musical Courtesy photo storytelling conveys love, life, and spirit to his listeners. Call 503-9654661 for more information.
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NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES will host the Amelia Piano Trio April 13 at 3 p.m. at the Chapel at Camp Winema. Pictured, l-r, are Anthea Kreston, violin; Andrew Armstrong, piano; and Jason Duckles, cello. Camp Winema is located three miles north of Neskowin, just west of Highway 101. Tickets are $25; call 503965-6499 to get on the waiting list. Visit www.neskowinchambermusic.org for more information.
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favorite of the Neskowin Chamber Music audience — the Amelia Piano Trio returns on April 13 at 3 p.m. for a concert to help celebrate the organization’s 20th season. The trio, formed in 1999, began to attract national attention after participating in Isaac Stern’s Chamber Music Workshop at Carnegie Hall in 2000. As a result, Stern became a mentor to the group and presented their debut in Carnegie Hall. From Seattle to New York, they have appeared in many venues around the country. The group was asked by National Public Radio to be Young Ensemble-in-Residence and gave live performances and interviews for a week. The group has performed in many major halls, including the 92nd Street Y, Carnegie Hall, Ravinia in Chicago, Seattle’s Meany Hall, and the Library of Congress, as well as the Caramoor Music Festival in New York, the La Jolla
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MEET THE CANDIDATE: DAVID YAMAMOTO April 4, 6-8 p.m. Upstairs room at Ribcage Smokery, 6425 Pacific Ave., Pacific City. Visit one-on-one with Candidate for Tillamook County Commissioner David Yamamoto. Visit www. Yam4Commish.com. KARAOKE April 4 & 5, 9 p.m.-midnight. Oar House Bar & Grill, 34455 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Call 503965-6001. SUMMER CRABBING CLINIC April 4, 4:30 p.m. and April 5, 5:30 p.m. Harborview Inn & RV Park, 302 S. Seventh St., Garibaldi. Crabbing equipment available. Must have shellfish license. $25 per person; children under 14 free with licensed adult. Call 503-3223251. ‘A LITTLE MURDER NEVER HURT ANYBODY’ April 4 & 5, 7 p.m. and April 6, 2 p.m. The Barn Community Playhouse, corner of 12th & Ivy, Tillamook. Tickets available at Diamond Art Jewelers, 309 Main St., Tillamook, 503-8427940. Visit www.tillamooktheater.com. SATURDAY FLEA MARKET April 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Tables $10 each. Call Gary at 503-965-7900. ALL ABOUT ANIMALS FIELD DAY April 5, 9 a.m.-noon. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 Third St. Emphasize on showmanship and getting ready for the fair. Information available on all animal species. Call 503-842-3433. LAUREN SHEEHAN CONCERT April 5, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Lauren Sheenan performs Roots Americana show. Call 541-994-9994. HOME AND GARDEN SHOW April 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 6, 11 a.m.4 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 E. Third St. Free entry and parking. Call 503-8427535. CHILDREN’S READING SESSION April 5 & 12, 1-2 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. For children ages 4 and up. Call 503-965-6163. AMERICAN GOSPEL SING/HARMONY WORKSHOP April 6, 10 a.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Instruction provided for instruments and voices – learn traditional gospel, bluegrass, hymns, and country blues. Pay what you can – suggested $5-$10. Call 541-9949994. TRIVIA NIGHT April 7, 6:30 p.m. Pelican Tap Room, 1708 First St., Tillamook. Sign ups begin at 6 p.m. Five person maximum per team. Contact Anna at 503-842-4792. AARP DRIVERS SAFETY CLASS April 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nestucca Valley Jr./Sr. High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members. Pre-registration required. Call 503-842-8222 or 888-306-8222 to register.
LIVE MUSIC: ERIC SAPPINGTON April 11, 6-8 p.m. Stimulus Espresso Cafe, 33105 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Eric Sappington plays acoustic guitar. Call 503-965-4661.
LIVE MUSIC: DAVID ROTH April 8, 7 p.m. Grateful Bread Bakery, 34805 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Folk singer David Roth will be joined by Fred Bassett and Sonya Kazen. Call 503-965-7337. TILLAMOOK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING April 8, 11 a.m. Tillamook Bay Community College, 4301 Third St. Call Karen Kirte at 503915-4989. CLAY CLASS: STACKED SCULPTURES FOR INDOORS & OUT April 8 & 10. The Clay Studio of Lincoln City, Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Basic hand-building and/or wheel-throwing techniques to build a stacked sculpture. $95 plus materials. Open to ages 16 and up. To register, e-mail mail@brookspottery.com or call Caroline at 575-621-2634. BINGO NIGHT Wednesdays, April 9 & 16, 7-9:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $1 cards, good for 12 games. For information, call 503-965-7900. FREE BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING April 11. 35 hour training session begins April 11. Enrollment is limited. To register or for more information, contact Marie at mheimbur@ co.tillamook.or.us or 503-842-1812 ext. 6. NORTH COAST LEGAL CLINIC April 11. Community Action-CARE, 2310 First St., Tillamook. Free legal advice on civil matters only. 10 a.m.-noon walk-in advice clinic. 1-4 p.m. by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 503-640-4115 or 877-2964076. ‘FRAMEWORK FOR FEATHERS’ OPENING RECEPTION April 11, 5-7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Art show in honor of birds includes artists Evan Peterson, Karen White, and John “Andy” Anderson. Call 541-994-9994. KARAOKE April 11 & 12, 9 p.m.-midnight. Oar House Bar & Grill, 34455 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Call 503-965-6001. SUMMER CRABBING CLINIC April 11, 9:30 a.m. and April 12, 10:30 a.m. Harborview Inn & RV Park, 302 S. Seventh St., Garibaldi. Crabbing equipment available. Must have shellfish license. $25 per person; children under 14 free with licensed adult. Call 503-3223251. ‘A LITTLE MURDER NEVER HURT ANYBODY’ April 11 & 12, 7 p.m. The Barn Community Playhouse, corner of 12th & Ivy, Tillamook. Tickets available at Diamond Art Jewelers, 309 Main St., Tillamook, 503-842-7940. Visit www. tillamooktheater.com.
NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT April 13, 3 p.m. Camp Winema, three miles north of Neskowin, off of Hwy. 101. Amelia Piano Trio concert. $25 at the door. Call 503-965-6499 to get on the waiting list for tickets.
WHISKEY CREEK VOLUNTEER SALMON FIN CLIPPING April 12, 9 a.m. Whiskey Creek Fish Hatchery, 7660 Whiskey Creek Rd., Tillamook. Help clip Spring Chinook. Coffee, donuts, and BBQ lunch provided. Call Jerry at 503-842-6519. THE LEGACY BALL: ‘NEW ORLEANS... AN EVENING IN THE FRENCH QUARTER’ April 12, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds 4603 E. Third St. Music by North Coast Big Band, food by Pacific Restaurant, no host bar, silent auction and raffle. $35 in advance; $45 at the door. Visit www.Tillamook. LegacyBall.com. ARBOR WEEK CELEBRATION April 12, 10:30 a.m. Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Hwy. Crafts, games, tree planting. Call 503-815-6803 or visit www.tillamookforestcenter.org. VFW LADIES AUXILIARY MEETING April 15, 6 p.m. Beaver Fire Station, 2055 Blaine Rd., Beaver. Call 503-801-7394. NESTUCCA, NESKOWIN & SAND LAKE WATERSHEDS COUNCIL MEETING April 15, 6:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Guest speaker Matt Walker, BLM, will share past stream restoration results and future plans. NESTUCCA VALLEY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE MEETING April 16, 6:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit www.nestucca.org. SPECIAL WRITERS’ SERIES EVENT: TODD MILLER April 17, 7 p.m. Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Todd Miller will read from “Border Patrol Nation: Dispatches from the Frontline of Homeland Security.” Q & A and open mic to follow. $5 admission. Visit www. hoffmanblog.org. NESKO WOMENS CLUB MEETING April 18, noon. Hudson House Bed & Breakfast, 37700 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. $13 lunch. Newcomers welcome – RSVP to Judie Rupert at 541-770-2389 by April 16. LIVE MUSIC: LEZLEE GRIFFITH April 18, 6-8 p.m. Stimulus Espresso Cafe, 33105 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Local singer, songwriter, and storyteller Lezlee Griffith will perform. Call 503-965-4661. BRIAN O HAIRT AND LEN GRAHAM April 18, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave, Manzanita. Brian O hAirt and Irish singer Len Graham present “In Two Minds,” an evening of song, dance, and story from Ireland. Call 503-368-3846. KATHY BOYD & PHOENIX RISING April 18, 7 p.m. Bay City Art Center, 5680 A St. Meet the band at a Southern Flavor Dinner (by
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donation) prior to event. Concert tickets $10 general, $8 veterans, under 10 free. Call 503377-9620. LIVE MUSIC: JOHN MANNS April 19, 6-8 p.m. Stimulus Espresso Cafe, 33105 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. John Manns will perform original musical storytelling. Call 503-965-4661. HAWAIIAN LUAU SPRING BREWERS DINNER April 19. Pelican Pub & Brewery, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Pelican beers paired with Hawaiian cuisine. $75 per person. Call 503-965-7007. ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT April 19, 10 a.m. Nestucca Jr./Sr. High School football field, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. A fire truck to explore will be available starting at 9 a.m. For information or to volunteer, contact Teresa Smith at 503-965-6521. PACIFIC CITY-WOODS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING April 19, 10:30 a.m. Pacific Coast Bible Church, 35220 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Guest speakers Bryan Pohl and Christine Shirley on “Why a Moratorium on Building Permits Within the Nestucca Floodplain is Necessary.” Visit www.pacificcitywoodscpac.org or call 503-9653600. MANZANITA WRITERS’ SERIES POETRYFEST April 19. Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. 10 a.m.-noon workshop with Lisa Steinman. 1-3 p.m. workshop with John Sibley Williams. 3 p.m. book signings by both authors. 3:30 p.m. roundtable readings. $30 for each; $50 for both. Visit www.hoffmanblog.org to register. EARTH DAY FESTIVAL April 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Vendors, food, and live music by Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising. Call 541-994-9994. EASTER BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE April 19, 9 a.m. Lions Club building, 268 S. Anchor St., Rockaway Beach. Call 503-355-2199 or 503-355-3010. KATHY BOYD & PHOENIX RISING April 19, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy 101. The bands original material tells stories. Tickets $14 in advance; $15 at the door. Call 541-994-9994. EASTER EGG HUNT April 19, noon. Phyllis Baker Park, Rockaway Beach. Call 503-355-2291. NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING April 21, 6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Jr./Sr. High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Call 503-392-4892.
EVENTS&ACTIVITIES
“Just call me Tim”
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AN EASTER EGG HUNT for pre-schoolers through fourth graders will commence at 10 a.m. sharp on April 19 at Nestucca Valley Jr./Sr. High School’s football field.
The Hunt is On Children invited to annual Easter Egg Hunt at Nestucca Jr.-Sr. High School on Saturday, April 19 By VICKY HIRSCH of the Sun
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he Nestucca Valley Lions Club and the Nesko Women’s Club are joining forces for the second year to provide an Easter Egg hunt for the children of residents and visitors on Saturday, April 19. The hunt will take place on the football field at Nestucca Jr./Sr. High School, 34660 Parkway Dr, in Cloverdale. The hunt takes place at 10 a.m. sharp — don’t be late — the hunt is fast-paced and the eggs go quickly. The Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District, together with its Volunteer Association, are inviting kids to take their turn with a fire hose in hand as they put out a mock fire at the school beginning at 9 a.m. Lion Verne Mobley said that the fire truck provides an additional picture taking opportunity for parents
and grandparents. Event organizer Teresa Smith said the eggs will be filled with a variety of items — candy, toys, coupons to local merchants, and select eggs will contain gift coupons for a surprise gift. Smith said they had 125 children at last year’s event and expect between 125 to 150 this year. She also said they gave away 1,200 eggs at the 2013 Easter egg hunt, and will give away somewhere between 1200 and 1400 eggs this year. To make the egg gathering more fair amongst the children, they will be divided up into two age groups — five and under and six- to 10-year-olds — to hunt for eggs separately. The Nestucca Valley Lions Club is accepting donations for the event. Funds can be sent to Nestucca Valley Lions Club, P.O. Box 177, Cloverdale, OR 97112.
County Commissioner Tim Josi EXPERIENCED: Tillamook County is one of fifteen Oregon counties that deeded their forest lands to the state to be managed on our behalf through a formal trust relationship. Over the years, I have chaired the Council of Forest Trust Land Counties. I work collaboratively with the State to manage our forest so that they provide family wage jobs; revenues for our schools and governmental services; recreational opportunities and habitat for fish and wildlife. I’m also on a national committee that is working to improve forest health and provide family wage jobs from our federal forests. My work is not finished. PERSONAL: My background is an integral part of who I am as a public servant. I was raised on a local dairy farm where I learned the value of hard work. I graduated from Oregon State University and shortly thereafter started my own small business as a landscape contractor. I ran my business for nearly 25 years and managed employees. I utilized my training at OSU to design, bid and contract projects that ranged from private homes to public schools. My six brothers and sisters have always been self-employed. I have two grown children. A little over three years ago, I lost my wife to a sudden illness. COMMITTED: I love my job. I’m passionate about protecting our rural charm and quality of life. I still have much to do and need your vote on May 20. Please call me with your ideas and concerns. 503-342-3403.
–Tim Josi
Photo by Tim Hirsch
EARLY ARRIVALS will have a chance to explore a fire truck and put out a mock fire, provided by the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District, starting at 9 a.m.
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n the spring of 1854, a group of Tillamook men agreed to look for a land route to the Willamette Valley. Supplies reaching Tillamook by sea were unreliable, especially in the winter. Sometimes pioneers lived on potatoes and salmon until a ship could cross the bar at Tillamook with new supplies. These hardy men walked south from Tillamook on an old Indian trail of 20 miles to the area were Hebo is located today. They climbed the mountain to the summit at 3,160 feet. This gave them a better understanding of the surrounding country. A great fire, called the Nestucca Burn, had swept through the area in 1845 from the Willamette Valley to the ocean. It left thousands of dead trees, so the view was quite clear in all directions. From the summit you could see to Tillamook Valley to the northwest and the Grand Ronde settlement to the southeast. They could see a route for a new trail that would follow a continuous ridge northeasterly to Grand Ronde. The men then marked logs and snags for the course 30 miles for the trail to Grand Ronde. They made an agreement with the Grand Ronde settlers to help cut the trail from the Willamette Valley end. The Tillamook men started from Tillamook Bay, each group racing to see who would reach the Nestucca River at the village of Hebo first. The Grand Ronde party reached the Nestucca River first, but they kept working. When the two parties met, there was much excitement. They were now assured a safer, easier route
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into the Willamette Valley. As news spread that there was a new trail, men flocked to the area to take up homesteads around Hebo. The area around Hebo Lake was one of the earliest homestead claims by Bill Kuykendall in 1890. He built a cabin and raised sheep. In 1917, his original homestead claim reverted back to the government under the Homestead Reclamation Act. It has been under the Hebo Ranger District since that time. This new trail was used by the Tillamook settlers until 1859, when a shorter route was found up the Trask River over the mountains to Yamhill. The Hebo-Grand Ronde trail continued to be used by the Indians from the Grand Ronde reservation in their travel to the Nestucca River to fish. In 1882, a wagon road was completed from Grand Ronde, down the Little Nestucca River to the Nestucca Valley. Many people now used this improved route. This old Pioneer-Indian trail was relocated by former Forest Service employee Leonard Whitmore. In 1984, the U.S. Forest service reconstructed part of the trail. You can now hike eight miles of the original trail from Hebo Lake, over the summit of Mt. Hebo ending at South Lake. A hiker can experience open mountain meadows and heavy forest. It has spectacular views of the cascades in the east and Pacific Ocean to the west. You will be walking on a trail used by the first settlers in Tillamook County The trail is open to hiking and equestrian use only. A Federal annual recreation pass and/or $5 single day pass is required when using the Hebo Lake Trailhead.
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FISHING&OUTDOORS
Winter Steelhead season continues to thrive By PAT GEFRE for the Sun
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arch was good to us. For the most part we were able to fish a good deal of the month, water levels were acceptable and winter steelhead seemed to be plentiful. April has arrived and there is no reason to expect anything less than we had for March. Many folks give up on the Nestucca in April — some think winter fishing is over and others start spending their time in the valley fishing for spring chinook in the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Many fishermen don’t realize it, but April can be a very good month here on the Nestucca River. Not only are there fair numbers of winter steelhead still arriving, but with many fishermen concentrating on other fisheries, there isn’t as much competition for fishing grounds as there was in February and March. April 1 marked the opening of springer season on the North Coast, and we are sure to start to see early spring salmon along with a handful of early summer steelhead. It is very early for springers on the North Coast streams; usually we have to wait for May to see some fishable numbers but not always. This may be one of those exception years. The arrival of springers in the North Coast rivers is largely a function of favorable river temperatures. Commercial fishermen are telling me that springers are already showing up in the ocean in pretty good numbers off the mouth of the Nestucca River. Normally, salmon will stay in the ocean until river temperatures warm up a bit. Usually it takes river temps somewhere close to 50 degrees to get springers moving into the river. Normal river temps for this time of year are 44 to 46 degrees while the ocean will be around 48 degrees. Salmon will prefer the warmer ocean until the Nestucca River warms up to at least ocean temperature. This year, we have had very little snow in the mountains and with lower amounts of snow melt and some predicted warmer
spring temperatures this could all add up to an early spring chinook fishery. Currently, the Willamette and Columbia Rivers have been high and off color, and not much is happening with the spring salmon fishery in the valley — this should be an added opportunity to fish the Nestucca for winter steelhead until things improve inland. This is just a great time of year to be on the coast. The weather is getting better, water conditions are better for river fishing, all the local lakes are fully stocked with rainbow trout, and clamming tides are getting better as spring and summer approach. Crabbing is starting to improve in the local bays as well as fishing for perch off the local beaches. It won’t be long before the ocean will settle down from its angry winter waters, and there will be lots of dory fishermen out fishing for bottom fish. Hebo, Town, and South Lakes have all been stocked and are offering fun opportunities for all ages to catch an easy limit of trout. Hebo Lake is especially kid friendly with a walking trail completely around the lake and five recently built fishing docks. Kids love to catch the plentiful salamanders that are abundant all around the lake when they get bored with fishing. I like to watch the osprey once they have discovered the lake has been stocked with trout. They are very majestic, flying high around the lake making a sound I can imitate with a whistle, until they spot and target a fish. At high altitude they fold their wings and dive straight down, “splash” under the water, surfacing with a trout in their talons and off they go to feed babies in a nest somewhere. Ospreys nest in the same nests from year to year. Each successive year they expand and enlarge their nest. I have observed osprey nests near my former home on the Clackamas River and over several years watched one that started out about four feet in diameter grow to nearly 12 feet within a few years. I have also noted that once osprey nests reach a larger size they will contain more than one pair of adults who will often share the raising of more than one family in a single nest.
DINING GUIDE CAFE ON HAWK CREEK, 4505 SALEM AVENUE, NESKOWIN. 503-392-4400. Specializing in wood-fired brick oven pizzas, this landmark establishment is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offers a brunch on Sundays. Egg dishes, sandwiches, salads, seafood, pasta dishes, and more. NW wine list and beers on tap. Outdoor seating on deck weather permitting. CLOVERDALE’S GARDEN CAFÉ, 34445 HWY 101 S, CLOVERDALE. 503-392-9001. Breakfast and lunch served all day. Espresso bar, Quiche of the Day, Farmer’s Breakfast, hamburgers, sandwiches, soup, pastries, desserts, and much more. Enjoy eating on the covered patio. Open Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Tuesday-Saturday 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m. DELICATE PALATE BISTRO, 35280 BROOTEN ROAD, PACIFIC CITY. 503-965-6464. www. delicatepalate.com. The Bistro offers the freshest local products available set with a chic presentation highlighting regional cuisine. Our enumerated wine list spans the globe to bring you the finest wines available at reasonable prices, while the martini bar highlights classic cocktails intertwined with hip new blends fashioned from the best spirits available along with a great selection of local and international beers. Reserve your memory today. 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 build-
ing 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. Open 11-8 Sunday-Thursday, 11-9 Friday & Saturday. 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 8am-11pm. RIBCAGE SMOKERY, 6425 PACIFIC AVE, PACIFIC CITY. 503483-1RIB. Specializing in smoked baby back ribs, tri tip, prime rib (available on Fridays), brisket (available on Saturdays) and pork shoulder. Sausages, corned beef, Chicago dog, pulled pork, reuben, authentic BBQ sides and much more available. Beer and wine also available. Watch our big screen TVs inside or enjoy your meal on our outdoor patio. Open Fri-Sun., noon9 p.m. Food also served at Twist Thursdays and Sundays, noon-7 p.m. 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 Five Rivers Coffee, organic teas, and locally made pastries. Stimulus offers a large selection of breakfast sandwiches, hot Panini sandwiches, and salads. Open every day of the year from 6 am till 8 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. 503-965NUTS. 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. The “Dining Guide” is an advertiser-supported section of the Pacific City Sun. To get your dining establishment listed, call Vicky Hirsch at 503-801-2071.
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OBITUARIES
CAROLE MOOMAW SCHONS
Carole Moomaw Schons Carole Moomaw Schons passed away March 24 surrounded by her family. She was 95. She was born in Hubbard, Ore. on Nov. 5, 1918. Schons was raised on the family farm, which influenced her love of the outdoors — a love that lasted for her entire life. Raising her three boys was her life’s work and she loved them with total devotion. Often described by family as everyone’s favorite, she had grace, humor and an unassuming demeanor. She loved riding tractors, her four-wheeler and horses, knitting and polishing agates, but her true love was her family. For the past 12 years she has divided her time living with her sons and their families in Pacific City, Ore. and Bend, Ore. She has left behind sons, Greg, Doug, and Jeff, daughters-in-law, Vickee and Mary; grandchildren Michele, Angela, Julie and Peter as well as many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Pete Schons and siblings Jack Moomaw, Iris Hixson and Max Moomaw. Carole was deeply loved and will be forever missed. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Pelican Pub & Brewery in Pacific City April 5 at 11 a.m. All who knew her are invited to attend.
Tides
(at Nestucca Bay) Date
Low Tide
Height
High Tide
Height
April 4
11:05 a.m. 10:57 p.m.
0.0 ft. 2.5 ft.
3:54 a.m. 5:23 p.m.
7.4 ft. 5.8 ft.
April 5
11:59 a.m. 11:53 p.m.
0.4 ft. 2.8 ft.
4:39 a.m. 6:26 p.m.
6.8 ft. 5.5 ft.
April 6 12:59 p.m. 0.6 ft.
5:30 a.m. 7:36 p.m.
6.4 ft. 5.3 ft.
April 7
1:03 a.m. 2:03 p.m.
2.9 ft. 0.8 ft.
6:34 a.m. 8:43 p.m.
5.9 ft. 5.4 ft.
April 8
2:23 a.m. 3:04 p.m.
2.9 ft. 0.9 ft
7:46 a.m. 9:38 p.m.
5.7 ft. 5.6 ft.
April 9
3:33 a.m. 3:58 p.m.
2.6 ft. 0.9 ft.
8:58 a.m. 10:21 p.m.
5.7 ft. 5.8 ft.
April 10
4:29 a.m. 4:43 p.m.
2.2 ft. 0.9 ft.
9:59 a.m. 10:56 p.m.
5.8 ft. 6.2 ft.
April 11
5:14 a.m. 5:23 p.m.
1.7 ft. 0.9 ft.
10:52 a.m. 11:26
5.9 ft. 6.6 ft.
April 12
5:54 a.m. 5:58 p.m.
1.2 ft. 0.9 ft.
11:38 a.m. 11:56 p.m.
6.2 ft. 6.9 ft.
April 13
6:31 a.m. 6:33 p.m.
0.6 ft. 12:21 a.m. 1.0 ft.
6.4 ft.
April 14
7:08 a.m. 7:06 p.m.
0.2 ft. 1.2 ft.
12:25 a.m. 1:03 p.m.
7.3 ft. 6.5 ft.
April 15
7:45 a.m. 7:41 p.m.
-0.2 ft. 1.4 ft.
12:55 a.m. 1:45 a.m.
7.5 ft. 6.5 ft.
April 16
8:24 a.m. 8:17 p.m.
-0.6 ft. 1.6 ft.
1:27 a.m. 2:29 p.m.
7.7 ft. 6.5 ft.
April 17
9:05 a.m. 8:56 p.m.
-0.7 ft. 1.8 ft.
2:01 a.m. 3:16 p.m.
7.8 ft. 6.4 ft.
AREACHURCHES BEAVER COMMUNITY CHURCH, 24675 Hwy. 101 S., Beaver. 503-398-5508. E-mail: pastorjoshgard@hotmail.com. A non-denominational Bible-believing church that loves families. Weekly Sunday School all ages, 9:45; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; High School Youth Group, 6 p.m. 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. 503-3923104. 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. 503-392-3585. 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) 503-392-4111. Pastor Greg Brothers. Services Saturday 9:30 a.m.-noon. Fellowship Dinner every week following services. All visitors welcome.
SPORTS
It’s One Step at a Time
Young Bobcats in learning mode as they fall to 1-4 on the season By DEE MOORE for the Sun
B
aseball requires a Zen mentality. It’s 80 percent mental and 20 percent physical according to Nestucca head coach Jim Kiser. Teaching the art of thinking baseball is much harder than teaching the art of playing baseball. And that’s one reason why Nestucca has so far only won one out of five games; a 4-1 victory against Willamina. Their most recent setback was on April 1 when the Vernonia Loggers bested the ‘Cats, 8-1. But, you have to start somewhere, their coach maintains. “Jacob Menefee pitched a heck of a game for us, really locked them up. We played pretty good defense behind him,” Kiser said. The senior pitched all seven innings of the game. What is failing is the team’s offense. “Well, we are still really young. We’ve got three to four kids that played at the varsity level,” Kiser said. The 13 member team is made up of underclassmen who are new to the game. “It will take a little while,” he said. “We took a lot of pitches we could of hit and took a lot of strikes; its all youth,” Kiser said of the Vernonia game. Meaning they are swinging at most anything that gets near the plate, they over throw or under throw the ball; still
Photo by Dee Moore
THE NESTUCCA BOBCATS fell to 1-4 after dropping an April 1 contest to the Vernonia Loggers, 8-1. Above, Bobcats’ second and third basemen try to catch a Vernonia player before he makes it back to second base. often forgetting to step into the swing or the ball rather than shirk from it. “You’ve got to play it loose,” the coach said. The 2014 Nestucca Bobcat team is made up of mostly sophomores and freshmen, inexperienced players facing opposing teams with more experienced juniors and seniors who have often played the game through the majority of their high school careers. Still, they are starting to come together as a team, to work in concert, and to show some hustle on the field.
Two seniors, shortstop Max Kirkendall and Menefee, are providing the leadership and experience that the group needs to become a team. “Max and Jacob have been strong for us,” Kiser said. “They’ve played a heck of a lot of baseball. It’s a great group of kids; they are always supportive of each other.” It just takes time to transform youthful exuberance into experience. Nestucca will travel to Vernonia for a double header on Friday, April 4. The first game will start at 3 p.m.
No Substitute for Experience
PACIFIC COAST BIBLE CHURCH, 35220 Brooten Road, Pacific City. 503965-7222/503-812-1106. E-mail: pcbcpastordan@gmail.com. A Biblebelieving/Christ-centered 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. 503392-3685. 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. Photo by Kelly Taylor
THOUGH THE LADY BOBCATS have lost all four games they have played thus far, they are improving their game and are gaining much needed experience. The team scored the most runs they’ve yet to earn in a single game against the Vernonia Lady Loggers on Tuesday, April 1, but lost 16-4. Coach Jeff Schiewe says the only thing holding the team back is their youth and inexperience. “We are young and we are improving,” he said. “It was our best game. The girls are gaining confidence. Kycie Richwine and Emily Menefee have been pitching well and Sunny McCall has been hitting with great power.” The team travels to Vernonia for a double header on Friday, April 4. The first game starts at 3 p.m. –Dee Moore
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