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PAC addresses Pacific City area pay-to-park plans By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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TORTA’s online fundraiser to help pay for mountain bike trails Chamber to host new director from Tillamook County Library system The Pacific City – Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce will host special guests Geri Godber, new director of the Tillamook County Library system and Jaykob Wood, new director of Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, at its February monthly meeting. Held via Zoom, the meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 2, noon-1:15 p.m. and can be accessed at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83515 167915?pwd=d1UzMHdTVXI4Ujlxa3hsYT BXeUl2QT09. The meeting ID is 835 1516 7915 and the passcode is 291475. Godber’s most recent experience was the director of the Christian County Library System in Missouri. At the scheduled time of the meeting, she reportedly will be driving
cross country to Tillamook and plans to find a café (or library) with internet service so she can join the meeting. The chamber will be her first community contact in Tillamook County. Wood is also from the Midwest – Michigan. Both will be introduced by Tillamook County Commissioner Mary Faith Bell who is planning on providing an update on other county happenings. The Chamber is also planning to have a report from the Tillamook County Health Department regarding the status of vaccine availability in Tillamook County, which seems to change daily, if not hourly.
The Chamber is also hoping to hear from either Representative David Gomberg and Senator Dick Anderson — or both. The legislators are reportedly busy attending to work in the current legislative session in Salem. Though the Chamber is noting that it’s been a difficult and challenging year for most of us, they are pledging to remain a key player in South Tillamook County with current information on Covid-19, the latest from elected officials, help for local small businesses and more. The Chamber is also moving forward with plans for July 4th fireworks, Clover’s Day, the Reach the Beach bicycle event and Dory Days.
he Pacific City/Woods Parking Advisory Committee addressed a number of topics from wayfinding to shuttle buses at its Jan. 27 meeting, but spent the bulk of the time discussing the upcoming pay-to-park program at Cape Kiwanda and the Pacific City Turnaround (end of Pacific Avenue). Tillamook County Parks Director JoAnn Woelfle said that because of a COVID-related delay with one of its vendors, the installation of the meters, originally planned to be completed by the end of January, had been pushed back. As reported in the Dec. 18 issue of the Sun, the county will be installing five meters — two of which will be in Pacific City. “We did have a COVID situation at one of our vendors that caused a two-week delay, but we’re looking at getting the kiosks next week,” Woelfle said. “They’re scheduled for Jan 31st and the machines are going to be there shortly thereafter. We’re going to get the kiosks installed and then the machines installed inside the kiosks. I’m hoping that within the next two weeks, if everything is working out great, we’re going to be able to have the machines up and running.” She said the county’s current yearly pass system is working properly with many passes already ordered. Passes, which are good for all of the county’s day use facilities and cost $55, or $45 for seniors or disabled veterans, can currently be purchased by calling 503-322-3522, but Woelfle said she hopes to have an online registration active in early to mid February where passes will also be able to be purchased. PARKING ENFORCEMENT ADDRESSED Members of the parking committee also discussed the timing of when enforcement would begin and the practical issues surrounding citing people for parking violations. Tillamook County Commissioner David Yamamoto suggested the idea of having the meters fully installed for a period of time before police begin writing citations. “I’m saying we need a coordinated effort to rollout before we turn these machines on and expect everyone to have a pass,” he said. “I’d like the machines to be in place and people used to seeing them before we actually make everything active.” Tillamook County Sheriff Josh Brown said he agreed with that concept, but that there’s also the issue of how to deal with enforcement on the beach where dory and kayak operators are currently allowed to park. He said that the issue is that it’s a state beach but a county ordinance. “Obviously the optics are you’re paying to park on the beach, but the county’s means to get to that (is) it’s the county beach access ramp, and we do have the authority to charge on that.” Brown also made reference to the logistical challenge of enforcing the parking county wide. “It is important to understand that there are going to be hundreds of cars down there in the numerous parking lots in PC alone,” he said. “That’s not to mention all of the other parks or locations where this fee is going to be implemented. When you’re talking about one deputy, two deputies that are trying to enforce (parking for) these cars and write citations, just to write citation does take a lot of time.” Brown said that from an enforcement perspective, that still raises a legal question. “We’ll have to witness them driving down on that ramp to say they used that ramp,” he explained. “(It’s) not that there’s any other access points, but, if we write a citation to somebody for not paying their fee to drive down that ramp, I guarantee what they’re going to say is my buddy has a house down here, and that’s how I got down here.”
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CONSTRUCTION on the Pacific City Skate Park is set to begin on Friday, Feb. 12. Dreamland Skateparks of Lincoln City will be spearheading the project. Officials expect phase 1 to be completed and ready for skateboards before early summer.
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he Nestucca Valley Community Alliance along with Moment Surf Company and the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic surfboard contest will soon begin construction of Phase 1 of the Pacific City Skatepark. Groundbreaking on this project is scheduled for Feb. 12. World renowned Dreamland Skateparks of Lincoln City will be spearheading the project. Plans are for Phase 1 to be completed and ready for skateboards before early summer. This project is the culmination of a decade-long dream and fundraising effort to provide more recreational opportunities for the area’s youth. NVCA says it is incredibly grateful to Moment Surf Company, Pelican Brewing, Dreamland Skateparks and everyone who has supported CKLC and the Pacific City Skatepark. Lisa Macy-Baker has recently taken the position of NVCA board president. “Thankfully, Dreamland was available and willing to begin the skatepark project with the funds we have available now,” she says. “Although the skatepark is only a part of our masterplan, and we are far from fully funded, we’re so excited to start seeing some visible progress.” The community park, located near Cape Kiwanda, currently serves as a fund-raising overflow parking lot and has raised more than $20,000 in 2021 from parking donations. NVCA was also recently awarded a Tillamook County Transient Lodging Facilities Grant for $74,000 that will help to provide utilities and infrastructure to the park. The Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic and Brewfest, usually held in August and organized by Moment Surf Company and Pelican Brewing, serves as the primary fund-
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raiser for the skatepark that will be located at the northeast end of the community park. NVCA is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that is developing a Community Park at the Cape Kiwanda Drive location. Park plans include a skate park, playground, interpretive center, and hiking trails. Community volunteers
and donations are essential to the success of this project. The mission of the organization is to bring education opportunities and recreation venues to the community. To learn where you can donate and volunteer for the project, visit the NVCA website at nestucca.org. The public is also invited to watch the NVCA’s Facebook page for more information and to keep up-to-date on future events. Those that would like more information about NVCA or the park, can also contact Nicole Twigg, NVCA Board Secretary, at 503-816-9516 or email at nvcainfo@gmail.com.
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Facebook reportedly admits to ‘frac-out’ at its Tierra Del Mar drilling site Tierra Del Mar residents are reporting that Facebook has admitted to its community members that a frac-out occurred on Monday, Jan. 25 at its drilling site in Tierra Del Mar. A “frac-out” is the unintentional return of drilling fluids to the surface during horizontal directional drilling. In a notification sent to many members of the community of Tierra Del Mar, Facebook stated a frac-out had occurred, “during the drilling of the pilot bore hole...” Reportedly, the mud was contained immediately, the appropriate agencies were notified and Facebook further conversed with relevant state agencies and Tillamook County officials on Jan. 26. In the correspondence, Facebook acknowledged “drilling mud ... surfaced in a 10-foot by 10-foot area.” Reportedly, there was no clarification of how widespread the frac-out contents may have spread under the surface, but Facebook did state that the drilling mud, “... is a water-based mixture of naturally occurring bentonite and other additives...” which the company claims, “... are not classified as environmentally hazardous.” Owing to a series of problems, Facebook has now been unable to complete its drilling project at Tierra Del Mar in over a year. Challenges have included a “sound curtain” being blown down in March of 2020 and a drill break-
ing in April 2020, an incident that resulted in Facebook abandoning industrial debris under the ocean floor. After its drilling failure, Facebook paused operations. Nevertheless, the Tillamook County Commissioners permitted Facebook to resume operations starting Jan. 1 and within days the “sound curtain” blew down again. Following the “frac-out,” the Oregon Coastal Alliance has sent an “enough is enough” message to Tillamook County Commissioners and to the Department of State Lands. ORCA is a non-profit organization promoting restoration of coastal and marine natural resources. Reportedly, ORCA believes more information is needed and urged the DSL to “... request information on drilling muds released into the subsurface area, into the sand and/or aquifer.” DSL has the responsibility to protect and preserve the sea floor habitat out to a three-mile limit. DSL has not yet responded to ORCA’s request. ORCA also stated, “... it [is] clearer than ever that this project simply needs to be terminated. How many accidents does it take before Tillamook County and DSL revoke the permits for this ...project? ... ORCA requests both agencies to stop merely reviewing protocol and decide that enough is enough.” ORCA went on to flatly state, “This project should be ended and its permits revoked...”
Coast Guard reminds mariners of importance of AIS The Coast Guard is issuing a warning to mariners and commercial fisherman about the dangers and legal consequences of disabling a vessel’s Automated Identification System. The Coast Guard has seen an alarming increase of commercial fishing and crabbing vessels disabling their AIS, purportedly in an attempt to keep their fishing spots secret from competition. “AIS is a vital tool in a host of Coast Guard missions including Search and Rescue and Port Security,” said Lt. Collin Gruin, boarding team supervisor at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River. “It’s not only illegal to turn it off but also incredibly dangerous.” AIS is a maritime navigation safety communications system adopted by the international community to help save lives and facilitate safe transit of navigable waterways. AIS automatically transmits vessel information to shore stations, other ships, and aircraft. That includes vessel identity, type, position, course, speed, navigational status, and safety-related information.
The regulation (33 CFR 164.46) in part states that all self-propelled vessels, at a length of 65-feet or more, engaged in commercial service and operating on the Territorial Seas (within 12-nautical miles of shore) must maintain AIS in effective operating condition, which includes the continual operation of AIS and its associated devices (e.g., positioning system, gyro, converters, displays) at all times while the vessel is underway or at anchor, and, if moored, at least 15 minutes prior to getting underway. Effective operation condition also includes the accurate input and upkeep of all AIS data fields; an AIS encoding guide has been provided to facilitate complying with this requirement. Violators of this regulation can expect to receive a civil penalty up to a maximum of $35,486 per violation. “Crabbers may think that they are protecting their businesses, but they are actually making search and rescue efforts more difficult if an emergency happens at sea,” said Gruin.
BCAC to host Stowell for Jan. 30 live-stream concert The Bay City Arts Center will hold the first of its 2021 live-stream concert series with a jazz performance by guitarist John Stowell and saxophonist Rob Scheps, Saturday, Jan. 30, starting at 7 p.m. The jazz concert is being co-produced by Graham Nystrom, Station Manager at Coast Community Radio (CCR) in Astoria, and will live-stream from the Bay City Arts Center’s Facebook page, @baycityartscenter. Viewers can access the concert directly through Facebook or click the link in the new “upcoming events” page on the BCAC’s website, baycityartscenter.weebly. com. The event marks the first co-production between the BCAC and CCR, and the launch of a partnership that promises to significantly upgrade the Arts Center’s audio-visual production and broadcasting capabilities. John Stowell has been hosting and performing jazz concerts at the BCAC for more than 20 years, attracting a growing audience of local jazz lovers, and delivering world-class
performances. He has performed and taught in more than 20 countries in his 45-year career (johnstowell.com). Rob Scheps is a long-time collaborator, well known in the jazz world for his mastery as a saxophonist and flutist, as well as a radio personality on Kansas City’s LiveJazzKC.com and Bay City’s KAYN, 92.9FM. The Jan. 30 concert is the first in a series of live-streaming concerts planned for the 2021 season. A second jazz concert is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, and will again feature John Stowell with the critically acclaimed jazz singer Anandi Gefroh. Jazz in Bay City is made possible by the generous support of sponsors Matt Toshima, John Stowell, Rob Scheps, Graham Nystrom and the BCAC Board of Directors. Those interested in supporting or sponsoring the BCAC’s concert series are encouraged to email baycityartscenter@gmail.com. To learn more or become a member, visit baycityartscenter.weebly.com.
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County plans holistic approach for Pacific City improvements Tillamook County Board of Commissioners Chief of Staff Rachel Hagerty told members of the Pacific City/Woods Parking Advisory Committee on Jan. 27 that the county has drafted a Request for Proposal for a consultant that will be hired to tie several planned and proposed projects together at Cape Kiwanda in an effort to have a “holistic approach” to the coming improvements. Amongst the projects that will be considered by the consultant that is awarded the contract will be a multi-use path leading from Cape Kiwanda to Pacific Avenue (and possibly extended to Bob Straub State Park and the downtown core); and the design and reconstruction of the Cape Kiwanda parking lot, a project that would include reconstructing the restrooms and upgrading the garbage and recycling facilities. Also part of the RFP are conceptual considerations for the converting of Webb Park to a parking facility and the redevelopment of the park at a county property located to the northeast, and potential development of the Faye Jensen property, a 6.32-acre parcel along the beach north of Pacific Avenue that the county is currently in the due diligence phase. She said the latter two are listed as conceptual because the Jensen property is not yet acquired and there remains some development and feasibility questions on the Webb Park reconfiguration. The RFP opened on Jan. 27 and will close at 10 a.m. on Feb. 19. “The goal here is to hire one team…to put all of this together and guide us through the design and implementation,” Hagerty said. “I think the implementation of all of these will be staggered to some degree but at least (we’ll be) designing it from a holistic manner.” “A holistic approach is really the only way to do this and make it make sense,” said Jim Prinzing, CEO of Pelican Brewing and PAC member. “I think it’s great.”
Tillamook County drops to Lower Risk category in COVID-19 risk level framework Governor Kate Brown announced, on Jan. 26, updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. The framework uses four different risk levels for counties based on COVID-19 spread—Extreme Risk, High Risk, Moderate Risk, and Lower Risk—and assigns health and safety measures for each level. Effective Jan. 29 through Feb. 11, Tillamook County will be one of seven counties in the Lower Risk category. Additionally, there will be 25 counties in the Extreme Risk level, two at High Risk, and two at the Moderate Risk level. Primarily, the change will allow Tillamook County restaurants and bars to bring back dine-in services, an ability they haven’t had while the county was mired in the Extreme Risk category from Dec. 18 to Jan. 28. The county was able to earn the less restrictive level thanks to only having 23 positive cases in the last review period of Jan. 10-23. “Most of the state remains in the Extreme Risk category,” said Governor Brown. “This is an important reminder for all Oregonians to continue to do their part by abiding by the health and safety guidelines in place. Until vaccines are widely available with high participation rates, the surest way to lower our risk and open our businesses and communities is to continue practicing the measures we know are effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19 — wear your mask, keep physical distance from others, avoid gatherings, wash your hands often, and stay home when you are sick.” Governor Brown also announced modifications to the guidance for indoor activities in
Extreme Risk counties, which will take effect Jan. 29. These modifications allow for a maximum of six people indoors at facilities over 500 square feet (for all indoor activities except dining) with associated guidance for ongoing social distancing, cleaning protocols, and face coverings. For facilities smaller than 500 square feet, the modified guidance allows for 1:1 customer experiences, such as personal training. The updated guidance for indoor recreation will be posted to coronavirus. oregon.gov by Jan. 29. “The science has shown us that outdoor activities are safer than indoor activities when it comes to the spread of COVID 19, which is why we have clearly delineated guidance between indoor and outdoor activities,” said Governor Brown. “We have seen over the last several weeks that Oregonians have largely complied with risk levels to the point that we have not seen a surge in hospitalizations that would have jeopardized hospital capacity. This means we are able to make these adjustments for Extreme Risk counties, which should assist both businesses and Oregonians as we continue to work to stop the spread of COVID-19.” The Oregon Health Authority will examine and publish county data weekly. County risk levels will be reassigned every two weeks. The first week’s data will provide a “warning week” to prepare counties for potential risk level changes. The next assignment of risk levels will be announced Feb. 9 and take effect Feb. 11. Updates to Warning Week data and county risk levels will be posted to coronavirus.oregon. gov.
Local woman dies in single-car crash near Pacific City Tillamook County deputies responded to a report of a single-vehicle motor vehicle crash along McPhillips Beach Drive near Pacific City on Tuesday, Jan. 26. At the site, a car had left the roadway and crashed into the brush. Deputies located a deceased person on the scene
and requested that an Oregon State Police accident reconstructionist and Tillamook County Medical Examiner, Dr. Paul Betlinksi, respond to the scene. Cordelle Gay Merton, 65, of Pacific City, was identified as the decedent. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Lena Bensen March 14, 1941Dec. 26, 2020 Lena Bensen passed away peacefully in her home on December 26th after a life well lived. A skilled weaver, Lena was born March 14, 1941 and was a resident of Pacific City for more than 35 years. She also was know for participating in the Nestucca Valley Backpack Program that provides a backpack full of food to feed food insecure students over the weekend. She is survived by her three children: Lynn Kemp, Mark A. Kemp and Lisa R. McPeters who say she will be forever loved and never forgotten.
areachurches BEAVER COMMUNITY CHURCH, 24675 Hwy. 101 S., Beaver. 503-398-5508. E-mail: pastorjoshgard@hotmail.com. A non-denominational Bible-believing church committed to loving God and people. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. (live and streaming). Visit beavercommunitychurch. com for up-to-date service information and Covid protocols. BLAINE COMMUNITY CHURCH, located six miles up the Nestucca River from Beaver, (503) 965-6338. Call for service times. CLOVERDALE BAPTIST CHURCH, 34464 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 206, Cloverdale. 503-392-3104. Sunday School, 10 a.m., Worship (live streamed) at 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Tuesday Ladies Bible Study (All ages, in person/online) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Study 7 p.m. Individual Bible Studeis by Appointement. State COVID guidelines posted. COUNTRYSIDE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 19005 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. 503-398-5454. Call for service times. HEALING WATERS BIBLE CHURCH 5 miles south of Cloverdale on Hwy 101, 503-354-9322. Pentecostal worship service at 10:30 a.m. HEBO CHRISTIAN CENTER, 31350 Hwy. 101 S, Hebo. 503-392-3585. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35305 Brooten Road, Pacific City OR (503) 965-6229. 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. Call for service times. PACIFIC COAST BIBLE CHURCH, 35220 Brooten Road, Pacific City. 503-9657222/503-812-1106. E-mail: pcbcpastordan@gmail.com. A Bible-believing/Christcentered Church. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. (live and streaming) & 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer meeting 7 p.m. Also Weekly Bible Studies. ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 34560 Parkway Drive, P.O. Box 9, Cloverdale. 503-392-3685. E-mail stjosephcloverdale@ gmail.com. Mass: Fridays at 9:30 a.m., Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Sunday at 10:30 a.m. WINEMA CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 5195 WiNeMa Road, Cloverdale, OR. E-mail: info@winemachurch.net for service times. Listings are a free service to churches in the South Tillamook County area. To have your church added or to make changes to your listing, please contact the Sun at tim@pacificcitysun.
Opinions divided on beach driving OPRD hears from Coast and the Valley residents on proposed vehicular restrictions on beaches in Pacific City and Tierra Del Mar By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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regon Parks and Recreation District heard from a small number of concerned citizens — with varying opinions — during a Jan. 28 virtual hearing that addressed proposed rule changes that would restrict vehicular traffic at Cape Kiwanda to boat launching vehicles only and change the area north of Tierra Del Mar, which is currently closed during the summer and on weekends, to a full-time closure. Opinions on both proposed closures were varied. Portland resident Benjamin Cregger led off the oral comment period saying he supported both closures. “I used to go to that beach as a kid with my grandpa — it was amazing,” he said. “It seemed like so oftentimes we were the only ones there. And now it seems whenever I go there, it’s wonderful still, of course, but there’s so many more people there. “I think that we need to start think about how we can responsibly and safely use this wonderful and beautiful part of Oregon in a way that’s responsible so future generations can enjoy it as much as I did with my grandpa when I was a kid.” Though many — but not all — supported the closure at the Cape, it was much more split when it came to the Tierra Del Mar stretch. Speaking in favor of closure was Lisa Macy-Baker, a surfer who owns a home with her husband in Tierra Del Mar. She is also the chair of the Pacific City committee for the Surfrider Foundation. “My family of surfers, dorymen and beach stewards have been accessing South County beaches with their vehicles for generations,” she said. “I learned to drive on these beaches, and I’m graced with wonderful memories of driving to the Nestucca River mouth, beach combing and accessing surf breaks with our vehicles. Yet, the times have changed. The area has transformed from a sleepy, fishing village to an overcrowded tourist destination resulting in increased beach traffic that’s created a mess of safety hazards, environmental damage and overnight camping. “Emergency COVID closures at all access points offered a glimpse into the benefits of permanently closing all South County beaches to driving. The beaches were safer, cleaner and more pristine. In addition, the temporary reopening at Tiera Del Mar further validated this point. People drive north of the access point during prohibited times destructing the dunes, endangering beachgoers and wildlife. We support the rulemaking to close the designated areas at Cape Kiwanda and Tierra Del Mar, though we hope you take it further and close all beaches with special permit considerations to certain user groups.” But longtime doryman and retired U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer Skip Bailey offered a counterpoint. “We are restricting, restricting, restricting,” he said. “The people are really getting frustrated with our government closing everything down. At this particular point in time, I don’t think it’s the right time to be closing down the north portion of Tierra Del Mar.
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Right now, they’re leaving the south portion open where most people are through the summer and that’s where all your activity is, and that will be open for vehicles and yet they’re going to close the north portion year-round. That’s two miles of beach that I enjoy putzing down safely with my dog. I go down there, I surf fish a little bit. A few guys go down there and they cast these little crab things out to try and catch crabs. It’s another recreation. I can’t walk two miles on that beach, and this is one of my enjoyments I’ve had ever since I was a kid living down there. At this time, I don’t think it’s the right time to be shutting that north end down.” That said, Bailey stressed that he is supportive of limiting vehicular traffic at Cape Kiwanda to boat launching and retrieval. “I don’t want people to think that I’m being selfish by allowing some vehicles on the beach,” he explained. “I totally agree with not having vehicles on the beach at Cape Kiwanda except for the dory boats because that is an obvious hazard. I’ve been there. I know what it’s like and (that) conflict with cars is obvious.” Amongst the few that did ask to keep Cape Kiwanda open — at least in the off-season — was Salem resident Lori-Ann Kellett. “I have an elderly mother that’s physically challenged so it’s one of the very few areas that I can bring her to enjoy the beach because she just cannot physically maneuver the sand,” she said. For her to enjoy the beach, there’s just not a lot of options. I’m getting up there in age as well, and so I’m not the 20-year-old I used to be, and I don’t navigate the beach as well either. “So I think there is a benefit to having people drive on the beach. Another point is that during the summer during high tourist season there is just not enough parking to allow for all the people that want to visit the
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area. People park lined up all the way up the road leading up to Cape Kiwanda, and I think that that’s just as much as a safety hazard as parking on the beach is.” (In the summer of 2020, Tillamook County Commissioners enacted a no-parking zone on Cape Kiwanda Drive to address the above issue.) OPRD began the process in November 2020 to permanently close the beach at Cape Kiwanda to motor vehicle traffic from the boat ramp south for a distance of 1,300 feet. The beach beyond that is already closed from there to Pacific Avenue. Under the proposal, the area north of the boat ramp will continue to be available to boaters launching and retrieving vessels. Language of the proposed changes also includes an allowance for boaters to “sometimes” launch or land south of the ramp when beach or beach conditions make the area north of the ramp unsafe. The second proposed change is making the beach from the Tierra Del Mar access to the mouth of Sand Lake closed throughout the year. Currently, that section is closed May 1 to Sept. 30 and on weekends and holidays. An area of that stretch also has an off-limit stretch that is enacted when needed to protect snowy plover nesting. The public can submit comments until 5 p.m. on Feb. 12 via a variety of manners. Opinions and concerns can be shared by visiting https://bit.ly/tillamookbeachdriving, by emailing oprd.publiccomment@oregon.gov, and by writing: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department; Attn.: Katie Gauthier; 725 Summer St NE, Suite C; Salem OR 97301. Maps and the exact rule language are viewable at https://bit.ly/tillamookbeachdriving, as well as information on meetings help on the issue to date. Following the compiling of all the testimony, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission will take up the matter at their April meeting at the earliest.
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Door-to-Door service available for Pacific City, Cloverdale, Hebo, Beaver, Neskowin and Tierra Del Mar Advance reservations recommended and can be scheduled up to two weeks in advance. Service on Dial-A-Ride is scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
FITNESS
YOga 9-10am
Mondays Wednesdays Fridays Saturdays
At the Kiawanda Community Center
Dawn: 541-450-0656 Private Classes also available
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Use Dial-A-Ride to visit family and friends!
To schedule rides, call 503-815-8283 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For more details, visit tillamookbus.com. PACIFIC CITY SUN • Page 11
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