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DOROTHY HORN, a PhD candidate at Portland State University, will share her research findings durng a Jan. 30 science pub titled “Marine Debris and Microplastics in our Watersheds,” at Pelican Brewing – Pacific City.
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS are hosting a workshop on Jan. 27 that will give the public the chance to weigh-in on an upcoming decision by Oregon Parks & Recreation District, who is considering options for fish passage at Sitka Sedge State Natural Area. For full story, see page 4.
Enrollment at Nestucca Valley School District reaches 10-year high By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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estucca Valley School District Superintendent Misty Wharton is reporting that the district’s enrollment — at 500 — is the highest it has been in a decade. “In about 2007, when we had the economic downturn, we also had an enrollment down turn (and families left for) jobs in the valley,” she told
members of the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 7. “They’re coming back this direction, which is encouraging.” Wharton also said that the district is making strides financially and recently was able to increase the contingency fund built into its budget. “In the last decade, the district has carried about a 2 percent contingency, which, if we were in the state of California, the state would have taken us over
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cientist Dorothy Horn will present “Marine Debris and Microplastics in our Watersheds,” during Jan. 30 science pub at Pelican Brewing – Pacific City. The Thursday evening event will run 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. Hosted by the Nestucca, Neskowin and Sand Lake Watersheds Council, the event offers the public the chance to learn about Horn’s research findings from her studies as a PhD candidate at Portland State University where she is studying the impacts of microplastics on nearshore marine organisms. Horn’s research is funded by the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, financial assistance that has allowed her to investigate shoreline plastic pollution in Oregon, California, Hawaii and elsewhere in the Pacific Ocean. In her presentation, Horn will present some of her research findings, as well as look into how marine debris impacts coastal ecosystems and marine organisms. As part of the science pub, she will seek to share ways the public can make changes to help with the problem of plastic pollution. For more information about the upcoming NNSL Watersheds Council science pub, call 503-9652200 or visit nestuccawaters.org. For venue information, call 503965-7007 or visit pelicanbrewing. com.
news&community Rissel to lead Cloverdale revitalization effort
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS are hosting a workshop on Jan. 27 that will give the public the chance to weigh-in on an upcoming decision by Oregon Parks & Recreation District, who is considering options for fish passage at Sitka Sedge State Natural Area. For full story, see page 4.
ocal historian Sally Rissel is spearheading an effort to revitalize the community of Cloverdale and has received the support of the Tillamook County Historical Society, which has adopted the town as its project for 2020. The effort began after TCHS, as part of its effort to place historical signs on buildings of significance throughout the county, came to the Charles Photo by Tim Hirsch Ray house in Cloverdale and DOWNTOWN CLOVERDALE will be the focus of Rissel decided that the town a revitalization effort by the Tillamook County as a whole was worthy of the Historical Society, which has adopted the town as nonprofit’s attention. its project for 2020. “I thought we’ve got to industry and fishing,” she said. “Nobody celebrate this town,” Rissel told knows, practically, that this town is on members of the Pacific City-Nestucca the Nestucca River. As you zip through Valley Chamber of Commerce during the town, the buildings pretty much hide the group’s Jan. 7 meeting. “It’s remarkit. But there’s a couple of accesses to that able that a town — a main street town on river. In fact, when Charles Ray owned his (Highway) 101 — is really having quite a mercantile and cheese factory in Clostruggle.” verdale, folks would come all the way up Noting the ups and downs the town from the bay to Cloverdale to bring goods has had over the years, she says she sees to his store.” now as the time to bring some attention She says she’s already received supto it. As part of a beautification effort, she, port from a group of Cloverdale businesswith the help of the Historical Society, es including the owners of the Charles plans to place historical signs as well as Ray house, who have pledged to repaint flower-filled watering troughs from the the building and do other repairs. Tillamook Creamery and milk buckets “The merchants are very excited decorated by local artists. Plans are also underway to develop a “Visit Historic Clo- about working on projects to improve Cloverdale,” Rissel said. verdale” sign that would be posted at the Those interested in helping the effort entrance to the town. are encouraged to contact Rissel at her“I think the two things that need to onlanding123@gmail.com. be celebrated in Cloverdale are the dairy
Historical Society to host logging talk on Jan. 26 The Tillamook County Historical Society will host speaker Eric Simmons during its annual meeting on Sunday, Jan. 26, 1 p.m., at Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Simmons, who serves as vice president of the TCHS, will present a talk on logging and the history of the Rieger Steam Donkey, which is now residing at the Tillamook Air Base. A photo and video presentation will depict the 1980s restoration of the steam donkey as well as some historical logging remembrances. Simmons will also share information about current restoration plans. Lunch for the meeting is $10 per person. For more information about the Historical Society, visit tcpm.org/ tillamook-co-historical-society.html.
Veterans’ Service to host crisis management event The Tillamook Veterans’ Services Office is hosting a two-day event focusing on veteran and community resiliency, camaraderie, mental health and crisis management Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The program is the same each day, with 50 spaces available each day. Veterans, their family members and friends, first responders, community members and business owners are invited to attend the free event. A free lunch is included each day. The program will be held at the Tillamook County Elks Lodge #1437, 1907 3rd St. in Tillamook. Those interested can reserve a space by calling 503-842-4358.
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news&community Workshop to address future of dike at Sitka Sedge State Natural Area By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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illamook County Commissioners have scheduled a workshop on Monday, Jan. 27, starting at 9 a.m. at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City, with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to discuss a pending decision revolving around fish passage at the Sitka Sedge State Natural Area. OPRD is considering options for the park that would improve habitat, especially for threatened Coho salmon populations. According to Chris Havel, associate director of OPRD, staff have undertaken lengthy studies of water flows through the wetlands, especially as they are affected by the dike and other changes to the landscape, and evaluated a wide variety of ecological impacts associated with the different options under consideration. Havel added that OPRD hasn’t selected a preferred option from among the choices presented by those studies, and this workshop won’t result in a decision, but said it is an opportunity to bring the commissioners up to speed about the study and work and that has been done with the community so far, share the options OPRD is considering, and hear the commissioner’s thoughts about them. The local group, which included people from Tierra del Mar and OPRD staff, evaluated the effects of 1) the current circumstances, 2) removing a section of the dike to allow fish to pass, 3) removing a section of the dike and replacing it with a new dike closer to Tierra
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A WORKSHOP set for Monday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m. at Kiawanda Community Center, will address the future of Sitka Sedge State Natural Area’s dike and tide gate. del Mar, and 4) replacing the tide gate with one that accommodates fish passage. For more detail on the project, visit https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/NATRES/ Pages/SitkaSedgeHydrology.aspx. Expected to be on hand for the workshop are Tillamook County commissioners, the OPRD executive team and the OPRD technical advisory team staff, as well as members of the technical advisory team. Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis) and Sen. Arnie Roblan (D-Coos Bay) both expressed interest but could not confirm availability because of the Oregon legislature’s scheduled short session. “They are both interested and said if they can’t be there, they want a full report,” Tillamook County Commissioner David Yamamoto said. “I am hopeful they will take into account all of the conversations from the community and from the commissioners. Our voices here need to be heard.”
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Havel said that, as of press time, OPRD did not have an estimated date when a decision would be arrived upon, but that the department needs “time to be thoughtful and consider both the science and the views of (its) neighbors, while staying focused on the long-term future of the park.” Found north of Tierra Del Mar on Sand Lake Road, Sitka Sedge State Natural Area officially opened on June, 2, 2018, and features 357 acres — 244 of which lies west of Sandlake Road and fronts the ocean and Sand Lake Estuary. Of those 244 acres, 87 are marsh, sand and mudflats, 12 are estuary (altered by the aforementioned dike), and 157 are dunes and uplands. It also includes 3.5 miles of trail — including the half-mile Beltz Dike Trail that leads hikers through the estuary with options to travel through forested dunes or make their way to the beach.
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Commissioners give go ahead for cable landing In an appeal hearing on Jan. 9, Tillamook County Commissioners voted 2-1 to uphold prior Tillamook County Planning Commission decisions to declare a fiber optic cable landing as a similar use and to grant a conditional use for the project. Commissioner Mary Faith Bell voted against both motions while Commissioners Bill Baertlein and David Yamamoto supported them. The project at the center of the appeal is a Facebook/Edge Cable Holdings proposal to land its Jupiter Submarine Cable System on lot 3200 in Tierra Del Mar. In supporting the cable landing as a similar use, Yamamoto said that he felt that the proposed use is very similar to other uses allowed — especially as far as impacts to neighbors once the project is done. “Are there going to be impacts during construction? (Yes, there’s) no doubt about that,” he said. “(But) when construction is done,…I’m just not sure there are going to be (detrimental) impacts to the community. Once this is done, it is my hope that the community is not even going to know that it’s there. So, in this instance, I think I would have to agree with the planning commission.” And Baertlein echoed Yamamoto’s support of the project being considered a similar use. “In my opinion, the physical nature of the landing is the same as underground electrical and underground telephone cable systems,” he said. “In addition, the lines between telephone company, communications company, (the) Microsoft cable, Facebook and many other systems are blurred. We can now communicate on all of these platforms. And all provide some of the same services. If Centurylink was putting in the same cable providing similar
services including access to Facebook, it would be allowed as an outright permitted use. Therefore, my conclusion is the planning commission was correct in its conclusions and the Facebook cable landing site is a similar use.” But Bell, in her opposition, urged caution, saying that a decision could have a precedent-setting effect and have implications countywide. “The results of what we decide today can have repercussions down the line in every community in Tillamook County and maybe beyond that throughout the state,” she said. “So, I think this is a bigger issue than this one lot and it’s a bigger issue than Tierra del Mar. We heard both sides today. I think there are valid arguments on both sides, but I don’t believe this is a similar use because it doesn’t have a public benefit. There’s no discernable public benefit.” Prior to the decisions on both the similar use determination and the conditional use application, both the applicant and appellants were given a chance at the microphone to make their case. Amongst the appellants sharing their perspectives was Lynnae Ruttledge, who submitted an appeal on behalf of nine residents. In her comments, she urged the commission to weigh the impacts that the residents will have to bear should the project go forward. Speaking of behalf of Edge Cable/ Facebook, Phil Grillo of Davis Wright Tremaine said that he believes the threshold issue was the similar use determination. “This is a communication facility, and we believe it qualifies as a utility facility,” he told the county commissioners.” For more information about the project, visit co.tillamook.or.us/gov/ ComDev/hidden_Edge_Cable.htm.
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Skaar to compete in commissioner race
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rin Skaar recently announced her bid for County Commissioner Position #1, a position that will be vacant the first of next year with the retirement of Commissioner Bill Baertlein. Skaar currently serves as the executive director of Tillamook County Community Action Resource Enterprises, Inc. (CARE) where she is a community leader actively working on solutions to Tillamook County’s housing crisis and many other community initiatives. She says she is excited to bring her leadership skills in collaborative problem solving to issues facing Tillamook County. It was 16 years ago when Erin and her husband Jim chose Tillamook as their home, to live and raise their family. She says they Courtesy photo were drawn here by the rural comERIN SKAAR, executive director of Tillamook munity and natural environment. County Community Action Resource EnterErin has worked at CARE for the prises, Inc., has announced her bid for Tillapast 15 years, serving as the execumook County Commissioner Position #1. tive director for the past 10 years. Her husband Jim is the manager at to them.” the Trask River Fish Hatchery and daughErin was raised in the small town ter Emily is a freshman at Tillamook High of Maupin in central Oregon where her School. family ran a small restaurant and motel “I get really excited working with business. She earned a bachelor’s degree community members on issues that affect in geology but found her passion in helpus all,” she said about her run for county ing others while working in leadership commissioner. “My work since 2015, first positions in not-for-profit organizations. on the housing task force, and now the Her experience includes community leadhousing commission, has provided me ership in both professional and volunteer with great experiences in working with a capacities. She is a long-time member of broad cross section of the community to the Tillamook Kiwanis and has served on create local solutions to address this issue. a number of local boards and committees. I look forward to using my skills to work To learn more about Skaar, visit her with members of the community on a website at VoteErinSkaar.org or find her broad range of topics that are important on Facebook at VoteErinSkaar.
Tillamook Co. Sheriff’s Office makes key hires Tillamook County Sheriff Jim Horton recently announced that for the first time in the last five years, the Sheriff’s Office criminal division/patrol services is at full staffing thanks to a recent hire. “This brings us closer to my ultimate goal of 24-hour coverage in the county,” Horton told members of the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce during the group’s Jan. 7 monthly meeting. Horton said that currently from 3-7 a.m. there’s only one officer on duty in Tillamook County — and that’s in the city of Tillamook. “We do have an on-call system so if there’s an emergency we’ll call somebody out, but that’s not what I think is best practice,” he said. “We’re moving closer to our ability to do that. We still have some more adjustments to make but … that’s a goal.” Horton also said that, on the strength of a cooperation with the city of Tillamook Police Department,
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the detective division also is at full strength. “This really speaks to our strong partnership with Chief (Terry Wright) and the city of Tillamook and how we (have been able to) come together as a team countywide. We’re able to be more proactive in our approach.” The news isn’t as good when it comes to county jail staffing, but Horton is working on it. “Staffing in jail is always a challenge for us,” he said. “It’s been difficult to recruit. We have four employees who are pending background checks, but we still won’t be at full staffing levels, but I’m optimistic we’re going to get there.” Another milestone is the return of the inmate crew program for the first time in the last two years. Horton said community members can expect to see the inmate work crew vehicle out and about as he works to put together projects with Tillamook County Public Works and the Tillamook Parks Department.
news&community Early Childhood Screening Fair set for Jan. 22-23 The countywide Multi-Modular Early Childhood Screening Fair will be held Jan. 22- 23, 2020 at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. All Tillamook County children ages 2 to 6 years of age are encouraged to participate in the screening fair, which is provided free of charge. The program, sometimes referred to as “Multi-mods,” has been a feature of Tillamook County for 49 years. Since its inception in 1971, more than 20,000 Tillamook County kids have been served. At the 2019 screening, 85 children from all around Tillamook County received free screenings in 12 health and developmental areas, with referrals made for follow up with professional providers in 124 identified areas of concern. The value of screening services provided per child is more than $1,000 each. Community partnerships, in-kind and financial donations, along with more than 100 volunteers both locally and from Portland-area university programs make it possible to offer the services free of charge to area young children. “To have this level of comprehensive pediatric health screenings in a single appointment is unique to Tillamook County and gives families a clearer picture of overall childhood development
than any one clinical provider can offer,” said Gina Seufert, physician & clinic services executive. “Financial resources are available to help families with the professional services follow up as needed.” Door-to-door transportation is available, especially targeted towards those from North and South Tillamook County. “These screenings are so important that if transportation is a barrier, we offer back-ground checked and bilingual drivers who can be scheduled for round trip rides,” said Kim Lyon, administrator for NW Regional ESD Tillamook. “Just let us know you need a ride when you schedule your child’s appointment.” Adventist Health Tillamook officials say they are honored to lead the community-wide project, which the organization says can only be accomplished through the support and involvement of local and regional partners, including OHSU, the school districts, the NW Regional ESD, Head Start Centers in Tillamook County, Tillamook County Health Community Health Centers, OSU Extension Office, and more. Parents can schedule an appointment for their child by calling 503-8152292.
Tillamook County Fair Board seeking new members The Tillamook County Fair Board is seeking members to join them in the planning and management of the fair and fairgrounds. Individuals are being sought with various skill sets including effective communications, team-based philosophy, mid- to heavy-equipment operation, project management, animal husbandry and event planning. There is no financial
compensation. The successful applicant will serve a three-year term. Committee application forms are available on the County website main page in the Public Information section. Applications should be e-mailed to Isabel Gilda in the Commissioners’ office at igilda@co.tillamook.or.us by 5 p.m. on Jan. 31.
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Playtime in Pacific City January 17-Febru ary 2 ARTISTS’ SHOWCHASE Jan. 17, 7-9 p.m. Fairview Grange, 5520 3rd St., Tillamook. Show casing of three local musicians, hosted by Eric Sappington. Contact nealclemery@gmail.com. MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Jan. 18, 10 a.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Baby storytime for ages 0-36 months. Call 503965-6163. KARAOKE Jan. 18, 9 p.m.-midnight. Oar House Bar & Grill, 34455 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Call 503-965-2000. COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET Jan. 18, 5-9 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St. Celebrating the businesses, people, and projects that contribute to Tillamook’s success. For ticket information, call 503-842-7525 or email sierra@tillamookchamber.org. PACIFIC CITY-WOODS CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Discussion of tsunami wayfinding signage. Contact pcwoodscac@gmail.com. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Jan. 19, 8 a.m.-noon. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St. $5 for adult non-members, $3 for members. For more information, call 503377-9620 or visit baycityartscenter.org. INSPIRATIONAL SOUNDS GOSPEL CHOIR Jan. 19, 2-5 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets $15 general admission, $13 for ages 60 and up, $5 youth ages 18 and under. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org. NESTUCCA, NESKOWIN & SAND LAKE WATERSHEDS COUNCIL MEETING Jan. 21, 6-8 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit nestuccawaters.org. EDC BOARD MEETING Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tillamook Bay Community College, 4301 3rd St. Call 503-842-8222 ext. 1420. FAMILY MOVIE DAY Jan. 22, 4 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. “Dory and the Lost City of Gold.” Rated PG. Call 503-965-6163. TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Jan. 22, 10 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 2001 Laurel Ave. Call 503-842-3416. WOVEN WEDNESDAY Jan. 22, 6 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Bring in any craft to work on in the company of others. Call 503-965-6163. SITKA CENTER SHOW & TELL Jan. 22, 6 p.m. Sitka Center, 56605 Sitka Dr., Otis. Newly arriving spring residents share what brought them to the Sitka Center. Free and open to the publlic. Visit sitkacenter.org. ART OF AGING SERIES Jan. 22, 3 & 7 p.m. Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Liz Cole in solo play “The Wisdom of WIT.” $10 admission. Visit hoffmanarts.org. MASTER GARDENER CLASSES Jan. 23. OSU Extension office, 4506 3rd St.,
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NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES Jan. 19, 3 p.m. Chapel at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma, three miles north of Neskowin. Gould Piano Trio with Robert Plane. At the door tickets $25 for adults; $10 for children. Season tickets available. Visit neskowinchambermusic.org. Tillamook. “Botany,” 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and “Plant ID,” 1:30-4:30 p.m. For more information and to register, visit tillamookmastergardeners.com. TILLAMOOK COUNTY TOWN HALL WITH REP. KURT SCHRADER Jan. 23, 4 p.m. Officer’s Mess Hall, 6825 Officer Row, Tillamook. Opportunity to hear from Rep. Kurt Schrader and ask him questions. Contact 503-557-1324 or alexandra. ring@mail.house.gov. BINGO Thursday, Jan. 23 & 30, 6-9 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $1 cards, good for 12 games. For information, call 503-965-7900. MANZANITA FILM SERIES Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m. Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Screening of 16 short documentaries produced by Oregon independent filmmakers. $7 admission at the door. Visit hoffmanarts.org. ‘ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING’ Jan. 24 & 25, 7 p.m. and Jan. 26, 2 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave. Visit tillamooktheater.com for more information and tickets. MOOKULELE CLUB Jan. 25, 1 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St. Bring ukulele or borrow one from library. Beginners arrive 15 minutes early for lesson. Call 503-842-4792. JOHN REISCHMAN & THE JAYBIRDS Jan. 25, 7-9 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Folk and bluegrass music. Adults tickets $25, seniors $23, and youth $10. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org. NORTH COUNTY PIE DAY Jan. 25, 2 p.m. White Clover Grange, 36585 Hwy. 53, Nehalem. Adult tickets $10, children 12 and ander $5. Pie Auction followed by all-you-can-eat pie and ice cream feast. Fundraiser for Food Roots and the White Clover Grange. Visit foodroots.org.
KARAOKE Jan. 25, 9 p.m.-midnight. Oar House Bar & Grill, 34455 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Call 503-965-2000. TILLAMOOK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING Jan. 26, 1 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St. Speaker Eric Simmons will present a talk on logging and the history of the Rieger Steam Donkey. Lunch $10 per person. Visit tcpm.org/tillamook-co-historical-society.html. NVS OPEN MIC/JAM NIGHT Jan. 27, 3:30-5 p.m. Neskowin Valley School, 10005 Slab Creek Rd., Neskowin. All musicians welcome, any age or experience. Call 503-392-3124. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP Jan. 27, 9 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Workshop with Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept. to discuss the Sitka Sedge State Natural Area. Call 503-842-3403. SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY Jan. 28, 3:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS 2020 Jan. 28, 29 & 30, 7-9 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. $10 admission. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org. AFTER SCHOOL KIDS’ ACTIVITY Jan. 29, 4 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Snowflake Craft. Call 503-965-6163. TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Jan. 29, 10 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 2001 Laurel Ave. Call 503-842-3416. SOLO SPEAK Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. A personal story telling performance group. Admission $17 online or $20 at the door. Visit hoffmanarts. org.
‘ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING’ Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, 7 p.m. and Feb. 2, 2 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave. Visit tillamooktheater.com for more information and tickets. ‘PUSS IN BOOTS’ PLAY Feb. 1, 11 a.m. Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Oregon Shadow Theatre presents a shadow puppet play with live music. Free and open to the public. Visit hoffmanarts.org. KARAOKE Feb. 1, 9 p.m.-midnight. Oar House Bar & Grill, 34455 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Call 503-965-2000. ESTATE PLANNING 101 WORKSHOP Feb. 1, 10-11:30 a.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St. Topics covered include wills, trusts, advance directives, probate and more. Free workshop. Call 503-842-4792. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & STYROFOAM COLLECTION DAY Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tillamook Transfer Station, 1315 Ekloff Rd. Contact David McCall, 503-815-3975 or recycle@co.tillamook.or.us. MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Feb. 1, 10 a.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Baby storytime for ages 0-36 months. Call 503965-6163. BROWNSMEAD FLAT CONCERT Feb. 1, 3 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St. Acoustic music with a folk/ bluegrass style. Free and open to the public. Call 503-842-4792. CELTIC SERIES Feb. 2, 2-5 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. The Browne Sisters & George Cavanaugh. Individual or series tickets available – contact 541-994-9994 or lincolncity-culturalcenter.org. To have your event added to the Sun’s community calendar, email information to tim@pacificcitysun.com
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TCCC grants funds to six Tillamook Co. organizations The Tillamook County Cultural Coalition board recently announced that six Tillamook County cultural organizations will split the organization’s 2020 grant funds. Organization receiving funding this year are Tillamook Padres Unidos, Riverbend Players, Janet Maher/Nehalem Bay Artists Coalition, Mudd-Nick Foundation, Yvette Clark and the North County Recreation District. The Coalition administers and distributes Oregon Cultural Trust funding in Tillamook County. All applicants that applied for grants have been notified of the 2020 grants. Tillamook Padres Unidos received funds for Mexican Ballet Folklorico Workshop and Kermes Celebration; the Riverbend Players for Theater Fundamentals Workshops; Janet Maher/Nehalem Bay Artists Coalition for Nehalem City Park Interactive Mural; Mudd-Nick Foundation for the Neahkahnie School District Music Enrichment Program; Yvette Clark for The Many Hands Project at Twin Rocks Turnaround; and the North County Recreation District for a Pacific Quartet Concert. Founded in 2002, the Oregon Cul-
tural Trust works to: protect and stabilize Oregon cultural resources by creating a foundation for the future; expand public awareness of the quality of, access to, and use of culture in Oregon; and ensure that Oregon cultural resources are strong and dynamic contributors to Oregon’s communities and quality of life. Each year, one-third of OCT funds go to 45 Oregon County Cultural Coalitions. Coalitions, in turn, grant those funds to local cultural programs or projects in their counties. The Tillamook County Cultural Coalition selects projects to receive funding in education, community arts, heritage, environment, and traditions. To learn more about the Trust, visit culturaltrust.org. For TCCC grant application guidelines and deadlines, visit tcpm. org/tccc.htm. TCCC is looking for an additional Central County board member and new Board members for 2020-21 who are aligned with the Oregon Cultural Trust and TCCC missions to enhance local arts, heritage and humanities in Tillamook County. Those that are interested are encouraged to contact TCCC at tillamookccc@gmail.com to request a board membership application.
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fresh lingcod and sea bass prepared at the Sportsman’s is being hailed as the best fish and chips anywhere. The fresh oysters from Oregon Oyster Farm located on Yaquina Bay have a huge local following and are delivered fresh every Friday. Come try some great grub at great prices and rub elbows with the locals. STIMULUS BAKERY + COFFEE, 33105 CAPE KIWANDA DRIVE, PACIFIC CITY. 503-965-4661. Proudly serving delicious Flag & Wire coffee roasted in McMinnville Oregon. Stop in and enjoy our bakery serving up fresh breads, treats, granola, and more every day. Try our beach buns, cinnamon bliss, or a savory veggie quiche! Light lunch options are available as well as an assortment of juices and sodas. Recently remodeled in 2017 with a fantastic ocean view and patio seating! THE RIVERHOUSE NESTUCCA, 34450 BROOTEN RD., PACIFIC CITY. 503-483-1255. After years of shuttered doors, the iconic Riverhouse is back serving seasonal seafoods, spirits & more. Reimagined, The Riverhouse Nestucca is digging in with locally sourced Lingcod, Rockfish and Salmon. They’re also serving up fresh clams and oysters from Netarts Bay and locally foraged mushrooms from Nestucca’s backyard. Enjoy the restaurant’s casual fine dining with a menu that is moderately priced and extremely well rounded. Pair your foods with a local pinot noir or signature cocktail. The Riverhouse Nestucca is perfect for every occasion. Visit riverhousenestucca.com for current hours and to make reservations. Come be a part of something special!
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A Benefit for Art Literacy programs at Nestucca Valley Elementary and Garibaldi Grade School
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Friday Bible Class: 10-11 a. m. Choir Practice: Thursday Evening, 6-7 p.m.
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Saturday, February 8, 2020 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Come As You Are! Sunday Worship Service: 10-11 a.m. Fellowship follows.
Community Arts Project CELEBRATING 32 y e a r s of s e r vi c e
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Kiawanda Community Center 34600 Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City
❤ Art Sale ❤ Silent Auction ❤ Wine Cork Pull Complimentary appetizers, desserts, drinks ❤ Live Music
Tickets $30 advance / $35 door Secure online purchase at communityartsproject.net Questions email: communityartsproject101@gmail.com
Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors and Artists
35305 Brooten Rd. • PO Box 337 • Pacific City, OR 97135 Phone 503-965-6229 • Or call 503-965-6073 or 965-6139 Page 11 • Pacific City SUN • January 17, 2020
Painting by Albertat age 4
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