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Students injured during collision between two NVSD school buses ......................2 PCJWSA to replace its main work truck with $157,000 Chevy Silverado..............................4

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Officials discuss closing BLM hiking path due to liability concerns................................5

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She also told the Sun that Tillamook School District has loaned NVSD a bus they can use while repairs are being completed to the damaged buses.

Because of the number of injuries — no matter how minor — involved, the incident was categorized as a Level 1 Mass Casualty incident — the highest classification — and that ushered in more resources from Tillamook County, Lincoln County and Yamhill County.

“It was a very big team effort at the scene evaluating

n what is believed to be the biggest emergency response incident — in terms of the number of injured — in recent memory, a total of 16 students were treated and then transported to area hospitals after two Nestucca Valley School District buses collided the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 8.

According to Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District Fire Chief James Oeder, who was one of the first on the scene, students were treated for a range of soreness issues including back and neck pain.

There was significant Counting both students and bus front-end damage on drivers, he said there were 57 aboard the two buses — all of the second bus (and whom were evaluated even if they it) had...quite a bit of weren’t complaining. Oeder said that he set up operations at Lannis metal damage...”

Iron Works’ shop in downtown – James Oeder, Nestucca Fire Chief Cloverdale to separate those that needed care and those that didn’t. and documenting all of our patients,” Oeder said the accident occurred when Oeder added. “The school was able to both buses were approaching the stop sign provide some of their office staff. They at the intersection of Bridge Street and worked with our crews and, as students Highway 101. were released, checked them off on a list.

“It sounds like one (bus) rear-ended We knew exactly who we had and where the other,” he added. “It’s still under they were going. That way, we (were able investigation.” to) make sure all the parents would know He said he believed one bus was where their child was going to be taken already stopped while the other one was to.” approaching in the lead-up to the accident.

Agencies assisting on the incident Oeder also said that by the time he and his included Tillamook Ambulance, staff were on scene the buses had parked Tillamook County Sheriff Office, Oregon in a gravel parking lot across Highway State Police, North Lincoln Fire and 101 in between Nestucca Valley Creamery Rescue, Tillamook Fire District, Netarts and Lannis Iron Works.

Oceanside Fire, Nestucca School District, “I’m going to guess that first bus was Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District, probably pushed out at least somewhat Lannis Iron Works, and Confederated into the intersection (at the time of the Tribes of Grand Ronde Emergency accident),” Oeder told the Sun. “There Services. was significant front-end damage on While Oeder was pleased with all the the second bus, (and it) had a broken cooperating partners, he did encourage windshield and quite a bit of metal the public to be careful when posting damage to it.” unconfirmed information on social media.

In a Jan. 9 letter to parents, NVSD “The one thing I’d like to emphasize Superintendent Misty Wharton said the is people (should not) just jump the gun, buses were coming off of the “high school and let us get information out. We had all hill” when the accident occurred. kinds of stories going on out there (via

social media). Then, we were putting out fires that shouldn’t have been started.”

In Wharton’s Jan. 9 letter, she also addressed the school district’s response: “District personnel immediately assumed different emergency response roles in order to meet the needs of our students, involved staff and impacted families. Our number one priority is always the safety of our students, so our first task was an inventory of any injuries. Working closely with emergency personnel, we were able to ascertain that all people were conscious and able to walk off the bus. We then established a reunification location for students and families and staff began to prepare the reunification site. Communication was sent out to parents, and I made an error in that communication. As you know, the wrong bus colors were communicated out. I am sorry for the confusion. We corrected that communication and parents began to report to the reunification site. All students were reunited with guardians and/or transported to a medical facility.

“I am so appreciative of the thorough care that emergency personnel showed our students and staff members. Our students did an amazing job of responding in this situation, as well. While they were stressed, they were still able to follow directions quickly and accurately, while helping each other and articulating their needs.

“No two emergency situations are the same and the response in the moment is never perfect. They are dynamic situations that shift and with those shifts we do our best to push out accurate communication.

Each of these emergency instances are used by district administration as a learning experience on how we can improve our practice of an emergency response. We are fortunate in that we have well established relationships with local law enforcement and emergency response personnel, which lends itself to an understanding of practice, in an emergency, we all share and instantly implement.”

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PCJWSA to purchase new ‘workhorse vehicle’

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority’s Board of Directors, at its Jan. 9 monthly meeting, voted 4-0 to move forward with the purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado work truck that will include a crane package for the price of $157,445.20.

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Discussions focused on a possible new cell phone tower in Pacific City have reportedly ended after Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority Manager John Wesely said he informed Smartlink, LLC, a site acquisition firm that assists carriers in finding spots for cell towers, that PCJWSA property would not be able to site a tower on its property due to a lack of space as well as because of security concerns.

Though he had hoped to still help facilitate a community meeting that could possibly identify a better spot for a tower, Wesely said that his contact at Smartlink, while initially supportive of the idea, later indicated they didn’t want to commit to a public meeting until a site was identified.

“We thought (having a public meeting) would be a way to help,” he told the board. “(But) because of (his decision), there’s not much more we (can) do or facilitate (in regards to a public meeting on a possible location for a cell tower).”

“I agree,” said Board Member Anne Price. “Now that we’ve done more thinking about the location not being appropriate, I would suggest if he does come back to urge him to contact the (Pacific City-Nestucca Valley) Chamber (of Commerce) or (Pacific City-Woods Citizen Advisory Committee). We have a mission. We provide water and wastewater systems. I do think a public meeting (would be a good idea), but I’m not sure we’re the right agency.”

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almost all of our fleet vehicles are Chevys,” Authority Manager John Wesely told the Board. “We believe that this one fulfills the requirements in terms of functional features.

It does come with a crane package that we feel we need especially for our larger pumps.”

He added that the unit will be PCJWSA’s new “workhorse vehicle” and will replace one the Authority purchased back in 2008.

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A Path in Peril

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n an era where we’re being encouraged more and more to put down the phones, get outside, and exercise more, the options are shrinking.

And the most recent example is the upcoming closure of a 1.1-mile hiking trail that’s been open since 2019 and is accessed primarily via Nestucca Valley Community Alliance’s overflow parking lot.

The trail, which has for the last four years taken hikers through a forested wonderland on the way to a scenic view of Haystack Rock and the Nestucca River estuary, was made possible through the Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority’s Recreation and Public Purposes lease with the Bureau of Land Management, as well as donations by Pacific City Pathways and a volunteer effort by the Tillamook Off Road Alliance. But, now, all that’s in jeopardy.

At the PCJWSA’s Board of Directors’ Jan. 9 meeting, Authority Manager John Wesely and board members engaged in a discussion to close the trail, a decision that is a direct result of an Oregon Court of Appeals decision last July that, in the case of Fields v. City of Newport, effectively ended recreational immunity.

As a result, many agencies such as PCJWSA are following legal advice and closing trails.

As previously reported in the Sun, in November Tillamook County made the decision to close both Short Beach Trail and Tire Trail in Oceanside. “(The court case) does impact us in that we need to access what that means for us and what kind of potential liability that

could open us up to,” Wesely said in his opening remarks to the Board of Directors about the issue.

He also said the risk for PCJWSA is magnified because, due to budget restraints, the Authority hasn’t been maintaining the trail.

“Because it has not been maintained, our insurance agent highly recommends we close that trail,” Wesely said. “If we were maintaining the trail, we would be less exposed (to legal action). Since we’re not, that raises some concerns.”

That said, he said he was optimistic that the Oregon Legislature will fix the issue.

“Until they do, we do feel like we can’t leave this trail open,” he added.

It forwarding the discussion, Wesely suggested posting signage with verbiage that indicated the “trail is closed, use at your own risk.”

His caveat was that suggested wording came not from legal advice but from observing what others have done.

“I haven’t (yet) pulled legal into (this),” he added. “Maybe that’s something we should do.”

In the discussion, Board Chair Tom Donohue noted that it wasn’t just the main entries that needed posted should a closure go into effect. He also noted that while maybe not an official part of the trail, there is a walking trail around the northwest corner of the property that local residents use.

As well, Vice Chair Anne Price said that signage should be posted in several places as the trails aren’t always accessed in obvious places.

Following discussion, the Board voted 4-0 to close the trails pending advice from legal counsel on the wording of the closure.

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County to begin short-term fix for Sandlake Road

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onstruction is slated to begin the week of Jan. 15-19 on a temporary one-lane fix for Sandlake Road, which was closed after it washed out following an early December storm. The one-lane stretch, which will be open alternately for northand south-bound traffic, is expected to open around March 15.

Tillamook County Public Works Director Chris Laity, together with Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District Chief James Oeder shared the challenges of the closure and its ultimate repair on Jan. 5 at the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting.

Laity clarified that this new slide, which is in between Thousand Trails campground and the main beach access for Tierra Del Mar, occurred just north of where a slide occurred in the 1990s.

Because of the complexity of repairs, Tillamook County is going to first proceed with fixing the road to the point that one lane can be opened. He said that because the crack created by the slide isn’t moving into the other lane, opening a lane on the east side of the road is possible with the appropriate repair measures.

Laity added that the process of shoring things up for this 225 feet of roadway so one lane can be open will involve trucking out about 1,000 cubic yards of material — or about 100 dump truck loads. Another part of securing the area will be to build a soil net wall, which involves inserting rods into the ground.

The temporary one-lane byway will be complete once a concrete barrier is installed and signal lights are put in at either side so north- and south-bound traffic can take turns using the byway.

Laity said the total cost of the shortterm repair will be in the $500,000 to $600,000 range.

As for the emergency response issue for that area, Oeder said NRFPD has been granted permission to take a road through Nantucket Shores to bypass the closed road.

Laity said the eventual long-term fix is a bigger question and one that will take time. That’s because constructing a safe, two-lane road will not only require

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WORK TO OPEN one-lane along a damaged stretch of Sandlake Road is expected to begin the week of Jan. 15-19. Tillamook County Public Works Director Chris Laity (below, at right) says the temporary fix, which will be open alternately between north- and south-bound traffic, should be in operation around March 15.

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(Once designs are advanced enough), the recommended solutions will go to agencies to see what we can do.”

He said he didn’t have a timetable yet on how long this process will take.

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Calendar of Events UKULELE JAM Jan. 12. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. 1 p.m. beginners lessons. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Jam. Bring your own instrument or borrow from the library For more information, visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.

LINE DANCING CLASS Jan. 13, 7-8 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

All levels welcome - no experience or partner necessary. $10 per class. For more information, call 425-894-4111.

CELTIC MUSIC SERIES Jan. 14, 2-4 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Cantrip - Dan Houghton, Jon Bews, and Eric McDonald.

Tickets $20-$35. For more information, visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-9949994.

CRYSTAL SOUND BOWL SUNDAY Jan. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 admission. For more information, call Kris Rooke, 425-894-4111.

PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS Jan. 15, 17 & 19, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/movewell/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-8017448 (text).

STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP Jan. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

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TRIVIA NIGHT Jan. 16, 5:30-7:30, p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Chance to win fun prizes. For more information, call 503965-7007.

NESTUCCA, NESKOWIN & SAND LAKE WATERSHEDS COUNCIL BOARD MEETING Jan. 16, 6-8 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

Open to the public - in person or remote. Visit nestuccawaters.org for more information.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Jan. 17, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also available via teleconference live video at tctvonline.com or teleconference at #971-254-3149, conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only). For agenda, visit co.tillamook.or.us/bocc.

PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE Jan. 17, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. For more information, call 971-910-1188.

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SCIENCE ON TAP Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Seabird Monitoring and Conservation Work on the Oregon Coast. Free and open to the public.

MOMMY & ME PLAY GROUP Jan. 18, 8:30-10 a.m. Fiddlestsicks Toys, 34950 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Mothers with their newborns to 4 year olds are invited. For more information, call 971-533-6545.

TAI CHI Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

Volunteer led for all ages and levels. For more information, call 503-510-0588.

SCIENCE ON TAP Jan. 18, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Seabird Monitoring and Conservation Work on the Oregon Coast.

Free and open to the public.

NESKO WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING Jan. 19, 11:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For reservations, call Cathy, 541-622-3104.

BEACHCOMBING EXPLORIENCE Jan. 19, noon. Meet at SW 33rd St. beach entrance, Lincoln City. Hunt for gemstones, agates, petrified wood and more with local expert. Free and no registration required. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity. com or call 541-996-1274.

WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE CLASS Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue, 36375 N. Hwy. 101, Nehalem. What to do in case of natural disaster. Register at https://evcnb.org/events-and-training.

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BAYOCEAN - ATLANTIS OF OREGON Jan. 20, 3:30 p.m. NCRD, 36155 9th Ave., Nehalem. Jerry Sutherland will share his research about the town of Bayocean that was washed into the sea. $10 admission at the door. For more information, visit nehalemvalleyhistory.org.

LINE DANCING CLASS Jan. 20, 7-8 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

All levels welcome - no experience or partner necessary. $10 per class. For more information, call 425-894-4111.

STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

Community of people who make things for others - all levels welcome. $6 admission. For more information, email scnutting@gmail. com or call 503-801-0702.

3RD ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH BEACH CLEANUP Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area Parking lot, Pacific City.

Registration strongly suggested, but not required. For more information, and to register, visit solveoregon.org.

NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC Jan. 21, 3-5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

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PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS Jan. 22, 24 & 26, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/movewell/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-8017448 (text).

SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY Jan. 23, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.

TRIVIA NIGHT Jan. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Chance to win fun prizes. For more information, call 503965-7007.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Jan. 24, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also available via teleconference live video at tctvonline.com or teleconference at #971-254-3149, conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only). For agenda, visit co.tillamook.or.us/bocc.

SO. TILLAMOOK CO. LIBRARY STORYTIME Jan. 24, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Co-hosted

by David and Theresa. All ages invited. For more information, call 503-965-6163.

PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE Jan. 24, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. For more information, call 971-910-1188.

BINGO Jan. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Chance to win fun prizes. For more information, call 503965-7007.

TAI CHI Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

Volunteer led for all ages and levels. For more information, call 503-510-0588.

SIP & SHOP Jan. 25, 5-7 p.m. The Village Shops, 34950 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Shop, mingle, and enjoy complimentary treats.

NORTH COAST THROWDOWN CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Jan. 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Proceeds to benefit TBCC Career-to-Career Scholarship.

Games, music, and cash prizes. For more information, to register, or for spectator tickets, visit eventbrite.com.

14TH ANNUAL PIE DAY AUCTION & FEAST Jan. 27, 3 p.m. White Clover Grange, 36585 Hwy. 53, Nehalem. Tickets $15 for adults; $5 for children 10 and under. Pie and ice cream plus pie auction. For more information, visit whiteclovergrange.com.

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“DIAL M FOR MURDER” is TAPA’s first theatrical offering of 2024. Weekend performances at the Barn Community Playhouse in Tillamook begin Feb. 2 and run through Feb. 18. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Tillamooktheater.com.

TAPA preparing ‘Dial M for Murder’ for February opening The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts and Casa Luna Winery of Lake Oswego are counting down the days to the premiere night of the winter thriller “Dial M for Murder,” written by Frederick Knott, directed by Robert Buckingham, and produced by Kristi Hanson. The 1954 film version of “Dial M for Murder” was made famous by acclaimed suspense director Alfred Hitchcock and starred Grace Kelly.

TAPA says they are excited for “you all to see our version of this classic thriller.”

The thriller centers around a love triangle between Tony Wendice (portrayed

by Chris Chiola), his wife Margot (portrayed by Kristin Johnson), and her former lover Max (portrayed by Lynn Lothman). Tony married Margot for her money and now decides to have her killed for the same reason with some good old-fashioned revenge sprinkled in. Tony recruits former classmate turned con man with a criminal record “Captain” Lesgate (portrayed by Garrick Gordon) to commit the heinous crime. Lesgate is no killer, but his options are limited as Tony has created an elaborate tale to force his hand. The following night, when Margot is alone, Lesgate attacks her as planned. However,

that plan quickly unravels and nothing else goes as intended. There is a murder to investigate, but who is the victim?

Detective Hubbard (portrayed by director Robert Buckingham) arrives to investigate while an inquisitive reporter (portrayed by Mackenzie Wingate) helps the story along.

Luckily, the detective from Scotland Yard, and a man deeply in love set out to uncover the truth in a scene of riveting suspense that’s perfectly written for “whodunit” fans. The clues are cleverly dropped like breadcrumbs for audiences to pick up and figure out like any good arm-chair detective would. Set in London in the 1950s, TAPA says this production of “Dial M for Murder” will transport the audience to another time and place.

Performances will be held at The Barn Community Playhouse in Tillamook on Feb. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 4, 11, 18 at 2 p.m. Doors open one half-hour prior to curtain. Tickets are on sale now at tillamooktheater.com or call the TAPA box office at 503-8120275 to purchase tickets, ask questions or if you need assistance. At the opening night “Gala Night,” each ticket holder will receive one free beverage and complimentary Hors D’oeuvres.

TRIVIA NIGHT Jan. 27, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Play trivia. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

TILE MAKING CLASS Jan. 28, 1-3:30 p.m. Burkhardt Gallery, 34395 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. Create two personalized tiles - firing and glazing included. $75 fee. To register, email burkhardtmab@gmail.

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PAINT & SIP Jan. 28, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Paint with Tayler Blackman $45 feet includes instruction, supplies and first beverage. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.

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Residents unhappy with progress on Rueppell Road restoration

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

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ith the room filled with concerned residents with homes along Rueppell Avenue, the Pacific City Joint WaterSanitary Authority voted 4-0 to deny Earthworks Excavation’s Photo by Tim Hirsch request for a FOLLOWING THE INSTALLATION of a new water main, residents contract extension along Rueppell Avenue are still waiting for the road to be refor the water turned to the condition it was in before construction activities main replacement began. project on of my house because they’ve disrupted Rueppell Avenue that’s been under construction for months. how water drained off before, said Kimberly Miller. “There (are) multiple Though the project replacing 1,656 issues with how they’ve treated the road linear feet of pipe reached substantial in the construction phase. They crumbled completion on Dec. 12, it both was what was already there, which was still started late and took longer to do than servicing us fairly well.” promised. The main item still to do on the In his response, Authority Manager punch list of items following substantial John Wesely said that while not every completion was restoration of the road to resident will likely be happy with the end the condition it was in before the project result as, with a road that had degraded began. But, with winter weather now in to the degree Rueppell had even before full force and with most asphalt plants construction began, it’s difficult to shut down for the season, that’s not an ascertain what constitutes bringing it back easy ask. At least no time soon. to the condition it was before construction.

During the public comment portion That said, he pledged PCJWSA will of the meeting, residents shared their make sure the road is repaired to county frustrations — concerns that ranged from standards. the damage to the road caused by heavy For more on this developing story, be trucks to water runoff issues crumbling sure to look for the Sun’s coverage in the edges along the road.

Jan. 26 edition.

“We now have a large pond in front

Governor Kotek declares State of Emergency in Tillamook County Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency on Jan. 5 in Tillamook County — as well as in Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Jackson counties — to support recovery following damaging December storms.

Executive Order 24-01 directs the Oregon Department of Transportation to provide appropriate assistance and seek federal resources to effect repair and reconstruction of damages to the federal aid highway system in the above-listed counties. The state of emergency declaration follows a damage assessment, which confirmed federal program eligibility and will expedite the process to receive federal resources.

“This emergency declaration will give ODOT the ability to seek federal resources to aid in the long-term recovery effort,” said Governor Kotek. “I am grateful to the local leaders, service providers, and state agency personnel who partnered in quickly assessing the damage and providing immediate aid for community members left vulnerable by these storms.”

Beginning Dec. 1, 2023, and continuing through Dec. 12, these storms resulted in heavy rain, landslides, and erosion in various locations within these counties, leading to critical transportation failures, which require significant effort to clean up and repair. The storm system was so severe it caused two roads, Miami Foley and Sandlake located in Tillamook County, to collapse. The storms also caused the temporary closure of State Highway 101 and 26 due to flooding. The storm system damaged state highways throughout these counties with scour, washouts, debris flows and mudslides.

Science Pub to tell how the USFWS is helping protect declining seabirds

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oin Harry McQuillen, project leader in fishing nets, ocean acidification, oil for the Oregon Coast National Wildlife spills, and climate-driven changes that Refuge Complex at the Pelican affect the distribution and abundance of Brewing Company in Pacific City on their food resources. USFWS officials Thursday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. to learn about say that while many causes of decline seabird monitoring and conservation work are beyond our immediate control, there happening along the coast. The presentation are causes that we can and must begin to is at 33180 Cape Kiwanda Drive in Pacific address. And this presentation will be a City and is free and open to the public. chance to learn what steps the U.S. Fish The offshore islands and rocky cliffs and Wildlife Service, its partners, and along Oregon host 15 species of seabirds volunteers are taking to help address the during the summer when they return from decline.

Photo courtesy of Ram Papish a winter at sea to raise the next generation.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE’S efforts at They total more than one million individuals seabird monitoring and conservation will be Wildlife Service is working with others and range in size from tiny storm petrels to conserve, protect and enhance fish, addressed at a Jan. 18 Science Pub at Pelican Brewing Co. in Pacific City. to large cormorants. Unfortunately, several wildlife, plants and their habitats for species are in decline, including the iconic the continuing benefit of the American tufted puffin, which nest on islands and rocks that have soil and people. They are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife vegetation allowing the creation of burrows where they lay their conservation, known for scientific excellence, stewardship of lands single egg. Others, like the common murre, are under continual and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to assault by eagles, rats, and other predators. Regardless of where public service. they nest, all seabirds, globally, are at risk of decline due to bycatch For more information on their work, visit fws.gov.

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panish Brass, the acclaimed ensemble of brass players from that country, will make its third appearance before Neskowin Chamber Music audiences on Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. at the Kiawanda Community Center in Pacific City.

“Winema Chapel would have the windows blown out by five exuberant brass players,” says Colleen Hofer, president of the board, in explaining the change in venue.

Spanish Brass was created in 1989 by five Spanish musicians as an innovative project that quickly gained worldwide fame for its performances, educational activities, and creative collaborations.

Spanish Brass has given hundreds of concerts around the world in such prestigious venues as the Great American Brass Band Festival, the New York Brass Conference, the Julliard School of Music, the National Gallery in Washington D.C., the Festival de Musique de Radio-France, and the Granada International Festival, among many other places. In 2020, the ensemble received the Spanish National PACIFICCITYSUN.COM • January 12, 2024

Music Award. The winner of many other awards, the group has been a leader in international music education, giving courses and master classes worldwide.

Members include Carlos Beneto and Juanjo Serna, trumpets; Manolo Perez, French horn; Indalecio Bonet, trombone; and Sergio Finca, tuba. Known for their versatile programming and state-of-the art staging, the Spanish Brass has created such shows as “25 Years” (brass quintet), “Metal-lics,” “Brass, Brass, Brass” (educational concerts), and “Brassiana” (jazz trio). The group also runs two brass festivals in Spain: the Festival Spanish Brass Alzira and the Spanish BrasSurround.

They last appeared here in 2018.

They also presented a special Christmas concert in 2015. The group will present an Outreach program at Nestucca High School on Monday, Jan. 23, 8-9 a.m.

Tickets are $20 at the door, with children under 18 only costing $5. The Kiawanda Community Center is located at 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

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Cozy Home

Beach House

2 Bed / 1.5 Bath Low maintenance landscaping. Detached Casita for guests. Lake access just a block away!

3 Bed / 1 Bath Gorgeous wood floors, fresh paint, built-in cabinets and tiled bathroom. Fenced in backyard with fire pit.

2 Bed / 1 Bath Tierra Del Mar Cottage with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and convenient access to the peaceful sandy shores.

Neotsu

Tillamook

Pacific City

$429,900

$399,000

$540,000

MLS 23-1930

MLS 23-2110

MLS 23-1659

Commercial Opportunity

Beachfront Home

TL 600 Hwy 22

Over 3200 sq ft of potential retail space. 20 RV sites with electrical hookups & Includes 3 bed/2 Bath manufactured residence.

4 Bed / 2.5 Bath Surround yourself with the sea in Neskowin Village!

Spacious and bright 2,500 square foot open floor-plan.

36.65 Acres Build your dream home or enjoy it to hike, hunt and fish. The opportunities are endless!

Cloverdale

Neskowin

$700,000 MLS 23-2120

$1,650,000

Hebo

MLS 23-2298

$389,900 MLS 24-7

18 Cozy Cottages - three Floor plans Deeded Property Ownership Easy access to beach, marine garden, dunes Close to the Pelican Pub and Cape Kiwanda

The Affordable Way to Own Ocean Front Luxury!

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Shorepine Properties Team

Becky Kirkendall

Principal Broker / Owner

Mary Jones

Principal Broker

Shae Lambert

Real Estate Broker

Colleen Hofer

Real Estate Broker

Michelle Bernard Real Estate Broker

Cody Kirkendall Real Estate Broker

Kelly Mena

Real Estate Broker

Michelle Kirkendall Office Manager

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