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Tillamook County remains in ‘extreme’ COVID risk level
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Nestucca’s Food Service Program lauded for its efforts during the pandemic State Parks reservations booking window changes to 6 months Oregon Parks and Recreation Department began accepting new reservations from one day to six months out on Jan. 14. OPRD says the change is the latest step in managing future reservations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Early last summer, the reservation booking window temporarily changed from one day to two weeks, then to 30 days, while OPRD slowly re-opened camping after a two-month closure. In normal times, the reservation window is one day to nine months. “A shorter reservation window helps us deal with the uncertainty posed by state management of the COVID-19 emergency, and the financial hit of changing, canceling and refunding reservations,” said Lisa Sumption, director of OPRD.
State parks are funded by revenue from park visitors, a small share of the Oregon Lottery, and a portion of state recreational vehicle registrations. “Although revenue stopped during the two-month closure and continues to be less than what we’ve earned in past years, we’ve adjusted our operations and now are comfortable extending the reservation booking window,” she said. “All of us extend a heartfelt thank you to our visitors as we continue to evaluate our operations to better serve campers and day-use visitors as we head into the spring and summer.” In addition to the reservation booking window change, all new campsite, yurt and cabin openings will become available at 6
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a.m. each day rather than midnight. This minor change is being made to improve customer service. “No more staying up to midnight to make an online reservation,” Sumption said. “If you try to reserve a site beyond the 30day window at midnight Jan. 14, you will see the sites marked with an ‘X’ for unavailable. All available sites will be marked with an ‘A’ at 6 a.m., Jan. 14, and each day going forward. More changes to the reservation window are possible as the year goes on. Oregon State Parks reservations are accepted online, and by phone at 800-4525687, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed holidays).
Governor Kate Brown announced, on Jan. 12, updates to county risk levels under the state’s new 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. For the period from Jan. 15-28, Tillamook County will remain in the the Extreme Risk level, one of 26 counties in this most restrictive category. According to the Oregon Health Authority, as of Jan. 14, Tillamook County had 357 COVID-19 cases and two deaths. Since Jan. 1, the county, which has a populaiton of 26,497, has had a rate that equates to 1,347.3 cases per 100,000 citizens. Guidance at the extrene level includes: Indoor and outdoor social and at-homegatherings limited to 6 people (with a recommended limit of two households); Indoor dining is prohibited and outdoor dining limited to 50 people with no more than six people per table with no more than two households present; Use of indoor recreation and fitness establishments as well as indoor entertainment venues is prohibited; For Shopping malls (indoor and outdoor), capacity is limited to 50% and curbside pick-up is encouraged; For Faith Institutions, Funeral Homes, Mortuaries, and Cemeteries, indoor capacity is limited to 25% of maximum occupancy or 100, whichever is smaller; For outdoor recreation and fitness establishments, as well as for outdoor entertainment, there is a limit of 50 people. “With four counties moving back to Extreme Risk, this week we are reminded that health and safety measures continue to be of utmost importance, even when we slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Brown. “I want to remind 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 open our 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.” OHA 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 Jan. 26 and take effect Jan. 29. Updates to Warning Week data and county risk levels will be posted to coronavirus.oregon.gov. VACCINATION EFFORTS On Jan. 13, the Health Authority reported that 16,355 new doses of COVID-19 vaccinations were added to the state immunization registry. Of this total, 10,172 vaccine doses were administered on Jan. 13 and 6,183 were administered on previous days but were entered into the vaccine registry on Jan. 13. Based on updated totals, the Oregon Health Authority announced that vaccination sites across the state met Gov. Kate Brown’s goal of ensuring 12,000 vaccinations a day at the end of last week. Vaccine providers in Oregon administered 12,039 total doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines on Jan. 8, 2021. The Governor required the benchmark to be met by the end of the two-week period that began Jan. 4. “While we hit the Governor’s goal of hitting 12,000 vaccines administered in a day last week, we want to sustain and expand our daily totals,” said OHA Director Patrick Allen. “The state can’t achieve our goal to deliver vaccinations quickly, efficiently and equitably, all on our own. I’m grateful for the hard work that staff in hospitals, local health clinics and other sites have put into ramping up vaccinations for Oregonians. Vaccines are the safest and most effective way we can end this pandemic.” Oregon, as of Jan. 13, has now administered a cumulative total of 146,137 first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines. All vaccinations were administered by Oregon hospitals, long-term care facilities, emergency medical service (EMS) agencies, urgent care facilities and Local Public Health Authorities (LPHAs). A total of 321,425 doses of vaccine have been delvered to sites across Oregon.
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Carolyn Mapuana Evenson January 30 • 11am to 3pm South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City Carolyn was the first librarian in the Winkleman Library and passed peacefully November 18th of last year. We will have a celebration of life on her birthday (January 30) at the Pacific City Library outside in tents from 11am-3pm. It will be covid conscientious and will be catered with finger food (you touch it, you eat it) music, lots of pictures, a story book you can write in and people you can exchange stories with.
We are sad for our loss but happy for her life, which was full. She was a peaceful woman who was the rock to a wonderful family and was respected by all who met her. She also was an integral part to what our library is today.
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Nestucca Volunteer Firefighters Association asks owners to consider reflective house number signs Seconds count when it comes to emergency responders locating a 911 caller’s address. Whether it’s a fire or medical call, time is of the essence. And one way to shorten the ticks off the clock between when a call for assistance is made and when life-saving help arrives is to have well-marked, easily-read house numbers. Plus, at this time of year, calls to the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District and its staff and volunteers often come on nights where the cover of darkness, as well as foggy and stormy conditions, often limit visibility. REFLECTIVE house number Because of this — and the fact that signs are available from the Nestucca Volunteer Firefighters a residence without a reflective Association. Prices start at $25. house number marker sign in front of a property, or an existing hard to Photo courtesy of Dan Doyle read, weather-worn sign can comThough he says that reflective, well-lit promise response time to the scene signs on houses can be effective on some — the Nestucca Volunteer Firefighters Ashomes and neighborhoods, the need for a sociation is encouraging residents to consider its reflective marker signs that are installed ad- roadside reflective sign increases when emergency responders are heading to a home with jacent the roadway. Constructed by the NVFA a long driveway. and sold to the public at just above cost, the “Visible house numbers (on homes) are green, aluminum signs are highly visible and great, but this is something you can do (to can be purchased with or without mounting hardware and sign post. Prices range from $25 help emergency responders) — especially in instances where there’s a long driveway,” (sign only) to $35 (6- by 12-inch sign plus Doyle said. all mounting hardware and post). NVFA says To order a new sign, or to replace a that residents with known medical conditions weather worn sign, property owners can visit are especially good candidates for having nrfpd.com. Under Services, those interested reflective address marker signs clearly markin the service can click “Online Forms,” scroll ing their residence since the majority of calls that NRFPD responds to are medically-related to “Sign Order Information,” fill out the form and click “Submit.” A NVFA volunteer will emergencies. then contact the resident by phone or email to In an interview with the Sun, volunteer confirm the order and arrange payment. Those Dan Doyle further stressed the advantage of that do not have an e-mail address (which is the reflective signs, but also noted that it is a required to fill out the online form), can pick recommendation, not a requirement. up alternate forms at NRFPD Station #87“If I’m driving and there’s a green sign Hebo. For further assistance, they can also right on the road, it’s like ‘Bingo,’ there’s the call the NRFPD office at 503-392-3313. address (we’re being called to),” he said.
TCCC awards grants to 9 Tillamook County projects
Lending a helping hand to our neighbors in need. The Tillamook PUD Customer Assistance Program (CAP) helps pay the electric bills of those in need during challenging times. CAP is funded by customer contributions that are matched dollar for dollar by Tillamook PUD. If you have a little extra to spare, please consider giving to CAP. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! For more information, call 503-8422535 or visit www.tpud.org/newscommunity/customer-assistanceprogram-cap/.
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The Tillamook County Cultural Coalition (TCCC) board has recently awarded 2021 grant funds to nine Tillamook County cultural organizations and individuals. The Coalition administers and distributes Oregon Cultural Trust funding in Tillamook County. TCCC is grateful for all organizations that applied and that continue to enrich the culture of Tillamook County. The organizations receiving 2021 funding are Bay City Arts Center for The DaVinci Project in Tillamook schools; the City of Nehalem for Restoration of Historic Cemetery Plots; Deanne Ragnell for Restoration of Historic Wheeler Photographic Displays; Garibaldi Museum for History in the Time of Covid; Lower Nehalem Community Trust for Headwaters Interpretive Signage; Mike Arseneault for Rockaway Beach Heritage, History, and Other Stories; Garibaldi Cultural Heritage Initiative for Historic Boathouse Goes Digital; Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad to Finish the CLM 3 Engine; and Sitka Center for Art and Ecology for its Youth Arts Program. Founded in 2002, the Oregon Cultural Trust (OCT) works to protect and stabilize Oregon cultural resources by creating a solid founda-
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tion for the future; expanding public awareness of the quality of, access to, and use of culture in Oregon; and ensuring that Oregon cultural resources are strong and dynamic contributors to Oregon’s communities and quality of life. Each year, one-third of Trust 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 (TCCC) selects projects to receive funding in the following areas: 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/tillamook-cocultural-coalition.html or the TCPM’s Facebook page. TCCC is looking for additional Board members for 2021 who are aligned with the Oregon Cultural Trust and TCCC missions to enhance local arts, heritage and humanities in Tillamook County. Currently, all meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Contact TCCC at tillamookccc@gmail.com to request a board membership application.
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Creamery Association and TCVA award $200,000 in marketing grants for tourism organizations Like no other year, 2020 was hard on many tourism-related businesses. Lodging closed for nearly three months, restaurants were forced multiple times into takeout only or very limited capacity, small commercial fisheries and farms lost as much as 75% of their customer base, and retail went online or curbside service only. The economic impact to these industry sectors was significant. That’s when the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) reached out to Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (Visit Tillamook Coast), offering assistance to local businesses with a $100,000 match for the grant round of $100,000 that the tourism organization offers each year. “TCCA’s Hometown Resilience Fund has been so generous in so many ways, providing financial support and product donations to organizations in Tillamook County to help our businesses, nonprofits and social services,” said Nan Devlin, executive director of Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA). “This match to our annual marketing grant meant we could more fully help businesses recover and thrive in 2021.” The Marketing Renewal Grant encouraged applicants to collaborate with other businesses on marketing efforts in 2021. Applicants submitted impact statements on how COVID had affected their businesses, and what they were doing to recover and sustain. A marketing plan with goals, tactics and metrics, as well as a realistic budget, were also required in the submission. This helped the reviewers, the board of directors
of TCVA, to score and rank submissions and make recommendations for funding. Of the 16 grant applicants/recipients, all are collaborating with local tourismrelated businesses, bringing the impact of the marketing grants to nearly 90 businesses in Tillamook County. The recipients include: Blue Siren Shellfish, Offshore Grill, Oregon Coastal Flowers, Garibaldi Portside Bistro, Garibaldi Maritime Museum, Kayak Tillamook, The Winery at Manzanita, North Fork 53, Ocean Inn, Oregon Beach Ceremonies, Nehalem Bay Winery, Garibaldi Charters, Wild Manzanita, Oregon Coast Today, Lucky Beach Boutique, and Tillamook Chamber of Commerce. The list of projects can be viewed at tillamookcoast.com/grants. For more information about the grants, contact Amy Blackburn, Director of Finance and Grant Administration at amy@tillamookcoast.com For more information about Tillamook Coast Visitors Association programs, contact Nan Devlin at nan@tillamookcoast.com. Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (dba Visit Tillamook Coast) is the destination management organization supporting the tourism industry in Tillamook County, Oregon. They focus on experiences based on natural resources: stewardship; outdoor recreation, access and education; cultural heritage; and culinary/agritourism, which includes the North Coast Food Trail, named “best food trip” by the editors of Sunset Magazine. To plan your trip, go to tillamookcoast.com and northcoastfoodtrail.com
Tillamook Lightwave seeks input on broadband services needed for residents, businesses Tillamook Lightwave (a consortium of Tillamook County, Tillamook People’s Utility District and the Port of Tillamook Bay) have initiated a discovery study, to be completed this spring, to gain a clearer understanding of broadband needs in Tillamook County. Tillamook Lightwave has contracted with HR Green, Inc., a national engineering firm with ties in Oregon, to complete this initial discovery phase. An online survey is now available to gather specific information from residents and businesses. The survey will be available through Feb. 15 and may be accessed at: http://bit.ly/ TLWBroadband. Tillamook Lightwave considers broadband to be a critical service for businesses, organizations and citizens. This study will allow the Tillamook Lightwave leadership to gain a clearer understanding of what steps may be required to gain and maintain a competitive advantage in terms of broadband, and to make sure that the community’s needs are met. The initial phase of the study includes gathering input from County residents, businesses and key stakeholders to
compare against industry data. “We want to take the steps to make sure our citizens and businesses have the connectivity they need to thrive in Tillamook County. We also view broadband as a competitive issue in keeping Tillamook County as one of the top destinations to work and live,” said David Yamamoto, Tillamook County Commissioner and Tillamook Lightwave Board member. “To do that, we have to start by having a good picture of what connectivity there currently is in Tillamook County and what connectivity issues our citizens and businesses have which will help us determine what next steps to take.” “We’d like as many residents and businesses as possible to complete the survey so we have a clear picture of the needs and gaps in service,” said Doug Olson, a board member of both Tillamook PUD and Tillamook Lightwave. “Our project consultant, HR Green, will also be interviewing government representatives and leaders from various industries during that time to gather additional information.”
TBCC embracing future with debut of new logo At the start of January, Tillamook Bay Community College unveiled a brand new logo. The new logo builds from the landscape and is designed to represent the growth and progression of relationships at TBCC. Built from five shapes (and five negative spaces), symbolizing the five rivers that feed Tillamook Bay, the image calls upon the fluidity and tenacious movement of the local waters that define the college’s landscape. The image reflects the greater whole of Tillamook Bay, fed by many parts, and the unifying force that ushers students forward toward something greater. “Our mission at TBCC is always to provide quality education that serves the needs of our diverse community,” said TBCC President Ross Tomlin. “No matter where you want to go in life, or what you hope to accomplish, TBCC can help you get there. Our students come from many different walks of life, but no matter where a person starts they can come to TBCC and grow.” Over the course of the five-month project nearly 100 students, faculty, staff, and the Board of Education provided input and feedback on
the concept and final design. A committee of six employees from across the organization and member of the Board of Education managed the project. Deer Island Studios from Nehalem, Oregon was the design studio. The previous version of the logo was launched in 2007 and originally included two blue swooshes that swept across the top of the college name. In 2011, for the 30th anniversary of the college a third swoosh was added and a new color palette was launched. “TBCC is growing; it is starting its first alumni association, expanding its physical and digital footprint, and it needs a logo that can grow with it and be used in multidimensional ways,” said project manager Heidi Luquette, Executive Director of Advancement. “This new logo is rooted here in this landscape and conveys that whether you are a new student, a community partner, or a local employer, TBCC is here to help you progress toward something greater.” The new logo coincides with the 40th anniversary of the college and will become more visible in the community over the next year.
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roving that it excels when it comes to the adage that necessity is the mother of invention, the Nestucca Valley School District’s food service program is going above and beyond when it comes to feeding the students of the district during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, which is funded by child nutrition programs administered by the state and USDA, is now offering breakfast, lunch and dinner to every child in the district that requests one. Though the district has approximately 70% of its students qualify for free or reduced meals, they have crossed the threshold that qualifies the entire school — a “Community Eligibility Program” qualification that will extend for three academic years. NVSD Human Resources and Food Service Specialist Ursula McVittie says the CEP is a special provision the state provides for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. She explains that it gives eligible sponsors and schools with high percentages of eligible children the option to offer school meals at no charge to all children in those schools without collecting applications. Under these provisions, eligible sponsors and schools elect to provide meals to all students and are reimbursed by the federal government. The program is also bolstered by an Oregon farm-to-school initiative that puts approximately $9,000 a year into NVSD coffers. “They’re putting a lot of thought into it,” Superintendent Misty Wharton told the Sun. Menus for each of the three meals have included such favorites as spaghetti, nachos, scones, parfaits and burritos. Food Service coordinator Sandra Porter said she also makes a weekly habit of throwing homemade soups, green salads, breakfast wraps, and “tons” of fresh fruits and vegetables into the mix. “We’re following the guidelines and trying to make everything as fresh as possible,” said Porter. “I’m sure proud of our food service program,” Wharton said. “We serve more than we ever have, (but) waste less than we ever have. We’re no longer losing money. It’s a credit to all the people in the school district and all the learning they had to do.” “I’m super excited the school supports the food service program to such an extent, and that it is a priority to make sure we’re feeding as many kids as we can,” said McVittie. “I know that when kids are back in school our program is just going to continue to improve.” “We’ve seen real benefits,” Wharton added. “We saw kids physically look better and their behavior improved.”
NVSD FOOD SERVICE WORKERS (l-r, above): Stacey Hagerty, Angi Parks, Mary Hurliman, Sandy Porter and Ursula McVittie strike a pose in front a day’s worth of lunches on Jan. 11. (Food service workers not pictured are Ida Monroe and Debbie Swanson.) Below, Parks prepares sandwiches for the day’s lunches.
WINTER HIBERNATION We will re-open for retail sales on January 20th Be safe Tillamook! We are just barely over the threshold for re-opening - If we all are just a little bit more cautious we can help save bars and restaurants!
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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.
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A SEISMIC RETROFIT GRANT paid not only for the shearing up of walls, floors and ceiling framings, but also the installation of new floor and ceiling once the seismic portion was complete. Photo by Tim Hirsch
Applauding the Improvements Seismic Retrofit Grant, Funds from Beaver building fund improvements at Nestucca High School By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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hen Nestucca students, who are now in a distance learning model, are finally able to return to the district’s physical campus, they’ll be treated to a host of upgrades. And while much of that effort is on the elementary school campus thanks to a $25.7 million bond-financed expansion and renovation, those headed for the high school campus will have some new digs, too. The high school upgrades, completed this past fall, are thanks to a $2.47 million Seismic Retrofit Grant awarded in 2018 by the Oregon Business Association and the Oregon Department of Education. As well, the district leveraged the sale of its former middle school in Beaver to the tune of $480,000-$500,000 to help fund upgrades of a more cosmetic nature, which were not covered by the seismic upgrades. Taken together, the list of improvements start with the seismic upgrades that feature upgraded frames throughout the cafeteria, gym and two classroom wings (the portion of the building built in the 1960s). But the new touches don’t end there. Also sparkling new are two new food storage rooms carved out of the cafeteria where Wharton said less space will be needed when you combine the fact that, in 2021-22, only high schoolers will be at this campus together with the trend for high schoolers to eat in places other than the cafeteria. And other completed projects on the list of improvements include fully computerized
REINFORCED SEISMIC FRAMES help make Nestucca High School’s gym and cafeteria an immediate occupancy structure in the event of an earthquake.
entry doors that will enable school officials to lock down the school at the touch of a button, an ADA entry door, refurbished band and choir rooms with acoustical panels, a new maplewood floor for the gym, a girls’ team locker room (the locker room was previously shared between boys and girls), and new basketball backboards. “By (accessing) state and federal grant
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dollars to improve our facilities, we are able to free (up) money in our general fund to expend on other areas of need,” Wharton said about the importance of accessing the seismic retrofit grant. As an example, she added that this allows the district to increase the number of teachers and decrease the class size with general fund money instead of using those funds for updates or maintenance.
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Community invited to celebration of life service for Carolyn Evenson The community is invited to celebrate the life of Carolyn Mapuana Evenson, who served the public at the South Tillamook County Library for many years, at a Celebration of Life event on Jan. 30. Evenson passed away on Nov. 18. Held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the grounds of South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City, the celebration will feature a catered — but COVID conscientious (you touch it, you eat it) — lunch that will include finger food, coffee and tea. As well, the celebration will feature music, plenty of pictures, plus an opportunity for people to write in a story book. Evenson’s tenure with the library began in August 1991 when she worked at what was then a trailer-housed library branch in Pacific City. According to retired/rehired Library Director Sara Charlton, Evenson was “deeply involved with fundraising” and attended every Library Club meeting with her husband Mike Dill. Later, in 1995, Evenson served as the library system’s first courier driver and helped to create many of the courier policies still used today. “She also worked at any branch we
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Charlton. “She was always happy and willing to try anything and nothing got in her way of doing her job.” Amongst Evenson’s contributions over the years were helping to fundraise and build the South Tillamook County Library brand, pass levies and share her love of books and library programs. Prior to her retirement, she also was nominated for the “I Love My Librarian” national award, an award for which Charlton said she was one of the “top people” across the country. “She was just the greatest ambassador ever and just full of joy,” Charlton added.
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Oregon Health Authority is recognizing National Radon Action Month during January by encouraging people in the state to test their homes for radon, an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States after smoking. Many parts of Oregon remain at risk of exposure to high levels of radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes up from the ground and is drawn into buildings, where it can build up to dangerous levels. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that radon is responsible for more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States. In addition to being the second leading cause of lung cancer, it is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers. People can take steps to reduce their expo-
THE COMMUNITY is invited to a Celebration of Life event for Carolyn Evenson on Jan. 30 on the grounds of South Tillamook County Library.
needed help,” Charlton said. In 2005, she returned to work at the South Tillamook County branch in Pacific City where she continued to serve the community until an aneurism forced her retirement in 2010. “Working with her was such a joy,” said
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ew classrooms, new labs, new cafeteria, new gym, and, of course, lots and lots of new space. That’s but one way to describe the still in the works expansion and renovation of Nestucca Valley School District’s elementary school campus. The project continues to notch important milestones with several rooms drywalled in and more on the way. And a key component of the upgrade — an improved water NEW CLASSROOMS are nearing completion at system — is up and running Nestucca Valley Elementary School’s renovation and and delivering clear and clean expansion, as is the playground . water to the facility. “(The water improvement) project was a big part of our ask because the water quality — although drinkable — was horrific (and) orange,” said NVSD Superintendent Misty Wharton, who NESTUCCA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S new waadded that because plumbing ter system (below) went on line the week of Jan. 4-8. was replaced in the existing building, the school will be starting back up with an all new water system. The water project as well as fire suppression and septic improvements was funded by a $4 million OSCIM matching grant. Work also continues to progress on the playground, which will be fully fenced in when done. The project is a case in point that there are silver common area. There will also be separate bus linings to the COVID-19 pandemic as, without and parent drop-off zones. And security will be kids attending, it has been able to go full-steam enhanced with power locking doors that can be ahead. In fact, for the past couple of months, controlled at a central location and even be prothere have been 90 to 100 contractors working grammed to lock and unlock at specified times. away on the project on any given work day. As of press time, some areas were beginWharton said that the project is now at ning to receive finishing touches while others, about the 75-80% percent completion level and such as the new double gym, were next on the expects to ready for final occupancy by this list for drywall installation. spring — several months ahead of the original Wharton said that amongst the areas she’s August 2021 target date. excited about is the new entry for which she When completed, the $25.7 million facility is planning on a mural that will showcase the will include 20 classrooms — 14 in the existing history of the area. The mural will involve both building and six in the new one. Also included in students and an artist-in-residence. the 28,000 square foot structure will be a music/ For more information about the upgrade, band room, two Career Technology labs, media visit the district’s website at nestucca.k12.or.us. center, computer lab, kitchen, cafeteria and
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OPRD to host Jan. 28 virtual hearing on proposed changes to vehicular beach access By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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t its effort to gather public comments and concerns about a proposed rule-making change that would end most vehicular access south of the access ramp at Cape Kiwanda and permanently end vehicular driving north of the Tierra Del Mar vehicle access point, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a virtual meeting Jan. 28, 6 p.m., via computer or telephone. Registration, required to participate in the hearing, can be completed at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-QaMTJPTwC6AvdLQX54Eg. As reported in previous issues of the Sun, 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 also submit comments in 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 held on the issue to date.
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Public invited to comment on draft ADA Transition Plan Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is accepting public comments on a draft Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan that will guide the agency in removing physical barriers to park access over the next 25 years. The ADA Transition Plan identifies barriers and provides a roadmap for removing them in order to provide access to parks and park programs for people with disabilities. Identified barriers range from inaccessible picnic areas and restroom facilities to parking lots with limited accessible parking. In the process of creating this plan, OPRD surveyed 277 unique facilities and identified 5,078 individual barriers, then grouped them into categories defined by the level of complexity. “OPRD has already made great strides in providing access for people with disabilities, but there’s much more to be done,” said ADA Coordinator Helena Kesch. “The ADA Transition Plan moves the agency forward in improving parks so people with disabilities can enjoy them to the fullest. This aligns us with the law, and it’s
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inbrief NVSD will wait to reopen until metrics are met The Nestucca Valley School District Board of Directors voted at its Jan. 11 meeting to approve a staff recommendation to consider transitioning to a hybrid model of instructions once two measurable objectives are met — the staff having access to the COVID-19 vaccine and Tillamook County moving from the extreme risk category to the medium risk designation. Should that happen, NVSD Superintendent said that parents will have the option of accessing the hybrid model for their children or to continue with comprehensive distance learning if they should prefer.
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The Pacific City/Woods Parking Advisory Committee has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1-3 p.m., that will be conducted via the Zoom platform. Though the agenda had yet to be released as of press time, topics of discussion at past events have included reviewing strategies on vehicle beach access, the pay-to-park plan, wayfinding, roadway improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, stakeholder outreach, shuttle service, restrooms and more. To access the meeting visit https://us02web. zoom.us/j/82636271523?pwd=S3NBcGtTY XVwb1k3cDlWWUFtK3Q5dz09 (Meeting ID: 826 3627 1523; Passcode: 345999).
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Use Dial-A-Ride to visit family and friends! When using this service to ride The Wave, your Dial-A-Ride is free!
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.
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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3 Bed / 2 Bath boasts hardwood 3 Bed/1.5 Across the street .53 acre lot Perched on a bluff from beach/bay access. Dbl with breathtaking panoramic floors, custom cabinets and sun/hot tub room all wired and garage, room for RV parking ocean and mountain views. ready to go. Cutler City $307,500 Pacific City $219,900 Lincoln City $349,000 MLS 20-2063
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Almost 1/4 acre -includes neighboring tax lot, cute cottage offered turn key! Pacific City
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PE SA ND LE IN G! PACIFIC CITY VIEW LOT Large .20 acre lot with views Out of tsunami zone. Utilites at street.
PACIFIC SEAWATCH .20ac Utilities at street. Enjoy all the amenities of the Owner clubhouse. Pacific City $249,900 MLS 20-410
Pacific City $85,000 MLS 20-1277
PACIFIC CITY HEIGHTS PACIFIC SUNSET LOT .14ac above tsunami zone. .16ac with gorgeous views! Close to beaches/ameniTopographical survey and ties. Utilities at street. prelim plans available. Pacific City $42,495 MLS 19-1622
Pacific City $129,500 MLS 20-2365
RETAIL OPPORTUNITY Quality Printing Services, a local family business, ideally located on NW Hwy101 Lincoln City $349,000 MLS 20-2287
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Ocean & River View Lots LOT #3..................$249,900 LOT #20................$169,500 LOT #23................$225,000 LOT #43............... $189,900
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