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Vol. 15, No. 362 • February 12, 2021 • FREE!
Tillamook County maintains its ‘Lower Risk’ status
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A ceremonial groundbreaking event for the upcoming Pacific City Skatepark was held the morning of Feb. 12 School District to leverage contingency funds for CTE building
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n the near future, high school students at Nestucca Valley School District can look forward to expanded options — and perhaps just as important, new facilities — when it comes to vocational education and enrichment. The NVSD Board of Directors, at its Feb. 8 meeting, gave a thumb’s up to investing funds left over from the district’s contingency fund to build a new career tech lab for high school students. The contingency fund currently has about $3 million. As articulated in the bond measure verbiage, voters gave permission for the district to not only restore the original Nestucca Elementary
footprint and to expand the campus, but also to give approval to any improvement to district facilities. Hence the most recent plan to improve upon district facilities. Cue the CTE program and perhaps more, too. The move paves the way for an exploratory process — as well as for programming discussions — for a new facility, a process funded by a $125,000 grant from the Oregon Department of Education. According to NVSD Superintendent Misty Wharton, the plan is for placing a preengineered metal building on site. Currently, an
approximately 8,000 square foot building that dates to the 1960s occupies the space. “It’s time for an upgrade,” Wharton told the Sun. “(We) definitely want some fabrication shop (abilities) whether that be wood or welding (or some other discipline).” Whatever shape the facility ends up taking, one thing that will be a critical component is a computer lab says Wharton. To date, the district has already launched a CTE Advisory Committee that is discussing the long-term goals for the career tech program. The Board will still need to approve expenditures for the actual construction once a plan is developed.
Governor Kate Brown announced on Feb. 9 that 12 counties improved in risk level, with 10 improving from Extreme Risk for the first time since November, effective Feb. 12. Locally, for the second straight twoweek period, Tillamook County will be in the Lower Risk category, which will allow its many bars and restaurants to continue with dine-in service. County risk levels under the state’s public health framework aim 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 Feb. 12 through Feb. 25, there will be 14 counties in the Extreme Risk level, 11 at High Risk, three at Moderate Risk, and eight at Lower Risk. “Thanks to Oregonians who have stepped up and made smart choices, we have made incredible progress in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and saving lives in Oregon,” said Governor Brown. “This week we will see 10 counties move out of Extreme Risk, including the Portland tri-county area, for the first time since November. This is welcome news, as we’ll start to see more businesses open up and Oregonians being able to get out a bit more. “It’s also incredibly important that we continue to remain vigilant and protect our neighbors and loved ones as we face virulent new strains of COVID-19. This means continuing to wear masks, keep our physical distance, and avoid indoor gatherings. If we want to keep businesses open, reopen schools for in-person instruction, and stay safe, we must keep up our guard. Until vaccines are more widely available, case counts could go back up if we don’t keep following safety measures.” 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. 23 and take effect Feb. 26. Updates to Warning Week data and county risk levels will be posted to coronavirus.oregon.gov. SPORTS GUIDANCE Brown announced on Feb. 10 that the Oregon Health Authority will be revising its guidance for outdoor sports, as well as the exemption for college athletics. Beginning this week, outdoor contact sports will be permitted to resume with health and safety protocols in place based on county risk level In Lower Risk and Moderate Risk counties, practices and games for outdoor contact sports, including high school football, can resume following health and safety guidance to be issued by the Oregon Health Authority. In High Risk and Extreme Risk counties, where COVID-19 remains more widespread, schools and other sports organizations can opt-in to resuming outdoor contact sports with additional protocols in place. In such counties, sports organizations must offer on-site responsive testing for symptomatic individuals and close contacts, contact information for contact tracing, and a waiver identifying health and safety risks and a commitment to isolation and quarantine if exposed to COVID-19.
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Pelican Brewing Company’s Pacific City and Tillamook locations are now open for Seated Indoor Dining. All three of our locations are still open for Curbside, Takeout, and Weather Dependent Patio Seating. Fly over and choose your favorite way to enjoy Pelican’s award-winning beer and beer-inspired cuisine. Check out PelicanBrewing.com to stay up to date on all our current offerings and dining options.
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Anglers invited to fish for free No Oregon fishing licenses needed during Free Fishing Weekend, Feb. 13-14 Fishing is one thing that hasn’t been cancelled and, during this Presidents’ Day and Valentines’s Day weekend, outdoor enthusiasts can do it for no charge. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14. No fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required by Oregon residents or nonresidents to fish, crab or clam in Oregon on those dates. Although no licenses or tags are required these two days, all other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits and size restrictions. Anglers can visit eregulations.com/ wp-content/uploads/2020/11/21ORFW-LR.pdf to find out more. ODFW is also reminding those fishing to check for any in-season regulation changes, especially for salmon and steelhead fishing, in the Zone where they will be fishing by visiting the Recreation Report, https://myodfw. com/recreation-report/fishing-report/. Anglers can also check the Recreation Report for the best fishing opportunities this time of year. With winter weather forecast for the weekend, ice fishing for trout or yellow perch could be an option, but anglers are urged to be sure the ice is safe, to wear safety gear and follow tips found at https://myodfw.com/ articles/14-tips-ice-fishing-oregon. ODFW’s crabbing and clamming page at https://myodfw.com/crabbing-clamming has information about how to and where to try your luck. Officials remind anglers to take extra precautions during winter and never turn their back on the ocean. It is recommended to call the ODA Shellfish safety hotline at 1-800-448-2474 or check ODA’s Recreational Shellfish page at https://www.oregon.gov/
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A CEREMONIAL GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY for the Pacific City Skatepark was held the morning of Feb. 12.
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Hybrid instruction expected by end of March
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
The Nestucca Valley School District is eyeing March 30 as a start date for a return to partial in-class instruction. The district is now asking parents, via a survey found at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/D8WXSXS, to let the school know whether they’d prefer their children continue with the comprehensive distance education method or switch to a hybrid model that would usher kids back into in-class instruction, albeit in a limited manner. There is also a planned town hall set for Feb. 17, starting at 6 p.m., on the Zoom platform. A link will be posted at nestucca.k12.or.us. Superintendent Misty Wharton said she is asking parents to commit to an 11-week period based on either the CDL or hybrid model. As shared with parents in a letter that went out on Feb. 10, the hybrid model will consist either of students being given in-class instruction two days a week and learning remotely another two days each week or in-person for four days a week. The limiting factor will be the number of students registering for each model. That limitation is a factor because of constraints the district is facing because of Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority regulations in place in the name of student safety. Those students opting to continue with the CDL model can access an online stream that will connect them with the physical classroom. As well, their education will increase, an increase that will match in length to hybrid offerings in the physical campus. NVSD’s ability to consider a hybrid model is now a possibility thanks to the district being on the cusp of achieving two key metrics that the Board of Directors have previously asked be met prior to the return of in-class instruction. The two metrics are that the COVID-19 vaccine be offered to all NVSD staff (90 percent took the first vaccination shot on Feb. 4 and that group will receive the second on March 5), and that Tillamook County achieve and remain in the “Lower Risk” COVID-19 category, as determined by the State of Oregon. In any case, prior to the start of a hybrid model, the teachers of the district will be
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better prepared. As part of that development, instructors will become better prepared to deal with issues such as contact tracing, hand washing and other OHA requirements during scheduled professional development days prior to the beginning of in-class instruction. At the elementary school campus, where the district is nearing completion of an expansion and renovation project, classes will be held in the renovated portion, though the new construction portion is expected to be completed by the time classes are scheduled to resume. But that’s not the only preparation piece the district has had at their disposal. As well, the district began offering limited on-site instruction to students with special needs and those that had a need to catch up on Jan. 25. In this program, the district has hosted about 12 students each day for two hours. “So far, the kids are taking it very seriously as far as masks and all the rules. It’s great to welcome kids back in the building,” Wharton said. “It definitely lifted the spirits of the staff, and the kids were excited.” She also said that the experience is serving as a good “practice” for teachers when it comes to concerns revolving around COVID-19. All that said, Wharton cautions that she is anticipating that, despite all efforts of caution, there will be a positive COVID case within the
school once in-class instruction resumes. ATHLETIC PRACTICES BEGIN Starting the week of Feb. 1, the district welcomed back student athletes as practices began for a variety of sporting endeavors including football, volleyball and cross country. The return to sports, though, came with a caveat. Because of COVID restrictions, there are no contact practices allowed. And the same goes for high-fives. “During the first couple weeks, it will be just conditioning in small groups,” Wharton said. “Nothing is contact and the majority (is being conducted) outside. (For football), it’s running plays without contact.” Following the Sun’s interview with Wharton, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced that the state will be loosening athletic restrictions. Beginning this week, outdoor contact sports will be permitted to resume with health and safety protocols in place based on county risk level. In Lower Risk and Moderate Risk counties, practices and games for outdoor contact sports, including high school football, can resume following health and safety guidance to be issued by the Oregon Health Authority. Though, as of press time, a decision on football and volleyball schedules hadn’t been determined, a Feb. 22 cross country competition had been scheduled.
Applicants sought for new COVID small business grant Economic Development Council Tillamook County (EDCTC) and the Tillamook Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recently announced they are currently accepting applications for a new grant program for Tillamook County small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Up for grabs are grants of up to $2,500 to be used for website development and upgrades. The businesses will be connected to a local web design company to complete the project. The funded projects can include new website development, adding online ordering or a web store to a current website. As well, a meet the web designers and project kickoff meeting will be held to give winning companies an opportunity to get more details. Applications, available by visiting https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/ d9394a54/files/uploaded/Grant%20 Application%20-%20EDA%20 application_4w1bxBYQwKN41w1eb2Um.pdf, are due by Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. To be eligible, businesses must have fewer than 25 employees, be headquartered in Oregon, have its principal operations in Oregon and be a Tillamook County business. As well, if required by Oregon law to be registered with the Oregon Secretary of State to do business in Oregon, the business must
be so registered. And, during the performance period, the business must show it incurred necessary expenditures due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and that it was adversely affected by COVID-19. For-profit businesses must demonstrate a one-month decline in sales of 25 percent or more, incurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, between March 1, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2020 as compared against the same period of time in 2019. Businesses must submit proof of sales decline, for example Profit and Loss Statements, sales receipts, and bank statements. Some businesses will not be eligible to apply or receive funds. These include: passive real estate holding companies and other entities holding passive investments; nonprofit entities; businesses that experience a decline in revenues for reasons other than those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g. seasonal or cyclical businesses cycles); businesses that are delinquent on federal, state or local taxes that were due on or before the date of application; businesses that do not comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations; businesses that have closed and do not intend to reopen; and businesses that do not otherwise meet the eligibility requirements set forth above. Applications should be submitted to edctc@ tillamookbaycc.edu.
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Chamber pledging to hold 4th of July fireworks regardlesss of the situation with COVID It’s still months away, but visitors and residents here can look forward to the return of fireworks this Independence Day as the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce has committed to bringing back its popular display on the beach. Talking about the 4th of July fireworks plan at its Feb. 2 meeting, Chamber board member and treasurer Doug Olson said that the agreement with Western Display is signed, $3,250 earnest money is in hand (a carry over from last year), and the Nestucca Ridge Development/Pelican Brewing group has once again committed to match up to $6,500 in donations. Olson added that the Chamber needs to raise approximately $3,400 more to cover the $13,000 cost as well as pay for clean-up and associated expenses. Donations can be sent to Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1078, Pacific City, OR 97135.
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“We’ll have a rather substantial fireworks display, and we’re going to have it no matter what,” Olson said. “We’re going to shoot off fireworks professionally no matter what.” For more information about the Chamber and its members, visit pcnvchamber.org.
PCJWSA in the midst of upgrade to automatic water meters The Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority is approximately halfway through its installation of automatic water meters that will be able to be read by driving by rather than visually inspecting each meter. The majority of the Mueller water meters, purchased for $112 each from Consolidated Supply Company, are being installed by Pleasant Hill Development Company, who was awarded a contract to install 1,150 meters on Feb. 2. The contractor, which is being paid $48,657 for its efforts, began removal of the old meters and installation of the new ones on Feb. 3. They expect to be finished with their portion by the end of February. PCJWSA staff will be tasked with installing the remainder of the 1,431 meters purchased, but Authority Manager Kirk Medina said that may take an additional “couple of months” due to the staff’s work
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ATV Advisory Committee to meet virtually on Feb. 23 The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee will meet Feb. 23 and the Grant Subcommittee will meet Feb. 23-25. The meetings are scheduled on Zoom and are open to the public. The advisory committee meets 10-11 a.m. Feb. 23 to review Senate Bills 106 and 107 regarding Class IV ATVs. The grant subcommittee will review grant requests for projects related to ATV law enforcement, operations and maintenance. On Feb. 23, the subcommittee meets at 8 a.m. with grant presentations scheduled 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Grant presentations continue 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Feb. 24. On Feb. 25, the subcommittee meets 8 a.m.noon. Members will hear final presentations
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USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT is applauding the job that Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority did with its wastewater treatment plant renovation project.
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USDA applauds completion of treatment plant PCJWSA’s leveraged grants, low interest loans in $10.6 million upgrade of wastewater treatment plant U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is hailing Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority’s recent completion of a $10.6 million upgrade of its wastewater treatment plant as important to the growing town. “Significant infrastructure projects can often strain a small, rural community’s budget,” said Jill Rees, acting state director of USDA Rural Development. “With financing from Rural Development, Pacific City was able to complete extensive upgrades that will ensure the town’s growing population continues to have access to essential utility services, supporting sustained economic vitality while protecting the natural resources valued by its residents and visitors alike.” The wastewater treatment plant operated by PCJWSA was constructed more than 40 years ago. The system required updates when components began to exceed its useful life. Additionally, while serving approximately 1,000 permanent residents and up to 5,000 seasonal visitors, the system’s capacity left little margin for error, resulting in several violations of the enhanced National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements. With the town’s population continuing to grow, the wastewater system required extensive upgrades in order to meet the needs of its current and future customers while also protecting the environment. The water-sanitary authority was able to complete essential components of its initial project development, including an environmental review and preliminary engineering report, with a $30,000 grant provided through USDA’s Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and
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reactor. The redesigned wastewater treatment plant is able to meet heightened environmental requirements, improving water quality in the nearby Nestucca River. Overall, this municipal infrastructure project has expanded the system’s capacity, setting the foundation to support future growth and a vibrant tourist economy in this rural community of 1,035 people while also protecting the natural environment. USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing, community facilities such as schools, public safety, and health care facilities; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. To learn more, visit rd.usda.gov/or.
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Ready to Dig In A groundbreaking ceremony held on Feb. 12 signaled the beginning of construction for the Pacific City Skatepark
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Feb. 12 groundbreaking ceremony signaled the start of Phase 1 of the construction of a long-awaited Pacific City Skatepark as representatives from the Nestucca Valley Community Alliance, the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic, and Dreamland Skateparks, who will build the facility, gathered to celebrate the occasion. The skatepark is primarily being funded via monies raised from the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic and Brewfest, an early September event that is organized by Moment Surf Company and Pelican Brewing. “It’s been a long hard road,” said Ben Johnson, NVCA director and comanager of the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic. “It’s been a long journey — over 10 years — and I’m super excited to finally be at the point we can get started,” added Jeff Mollencop, Moment Surf Company owner and co-manger of the Longboard Classic. “I can’t thank enough all the sponsors, the volunteers, the participants and everybody that has helped out along the way with the contest. It’s because of all their efforts that we have finally been able to get to this point. I’m really excited about it.” The community park where the skatepark will be constructed, located near Cape Kiwanda, currently serves as a fundraising overflow parking lot and has raised more than $20,000 in 2020 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. To learn more about the work of NVCA, including the skatepark, visit nestucca.org.
OFFICIALS GATHERED ON FEB. 12 for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Pacific City Skatepark, which is being built by Dreamland Skateparks of Lincoln City. Above, (l-r) are: Mark Scott of Dreamland Skate Parks; Nestucca Valley Community Alliance board members Marie Heimburg and Marty Wisehart; Ben Johnson and Jeff Mollencop, managers of Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic; Lisa Macy-Baker, president of NVCA; and Danyel Scott, of Dreamland. Pictured below, at left (l-r) are: past president and current NVCA director Marie Heimburg, Ben Johnson and Jeff Mollencop.
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Sheriff’s Office takes part in national campaign focusing on safety belt use The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office began participating in a nationwide traffic safety campaign to emphasize the importance of safety belt use and child seat laws on Feb. 1 and continues the effort through Valentines’s Day on Feb. 14. ODOT crash data for 2018 shows lack of safety belt or child restraint use was a factor in 28 percent or 86 of a total 311 motor vehicle occupant fatalities. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading nationwide cause of death for children ages 1 through 12 years old. In 2018, 1,832 children under twelve were injured in Oregon traffic crashes, 11 percent were reported not using a child restraint system. It is estimated that car seats may increase crash survival by 71 percent for infants under 1 year old and by up to 59 percent for toddlers aged one to four. Booster seats may reduce the chance of nonfatal injury among fourto eight-year-olds by 45 percent compared to safety belts used alone. Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office deputies have been focusing on enforcement at various times and days since the beginning of the month. The effort is made possible through dedicated
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federal funding to carry out the program. Deputies have been watching for seatbelt compliance, proper use of child safety seats, texting and talking on cell phones, and drunk driving while impaired. In 2017, an Oregon law was passed requiring children to ride in a rear-facing safety seat until they are at least 2 years old. A child over age 2 must continue to ride in a car seat with harness or in a booster until they reach age eight or 4 feet, 9 inches in height and the adult belt fits them correctly. The recent law, which extends the rearfacing requirement from the previous age 1 to age 2, is being hailed as a way to better protect the child’s head, neck, and spine from potential crash injuries. This is because a rear-facing seat spreads crash forces evenly across the seat and child’s body while also limiting forward or sideways motion of the head. For help selecting or installing child car seats, consult the seat manufacturer’s instructions, your vehicle owner’s manual, or visit a local child seat fitting station listed at: https://www.nhtsa.gov/ equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats#inspectioninspection or at http://oregonimpact.org/Child_ Passenger_Safety.
The Tillamook County Health Department is reporting that, through Feb. 9, it has vaccinated a total of 2,310 residents in the county. Included in that number is the administration of 510 primary doses for educators in Tillamook County. To help facilitate the organization — and the fair administration — of future vaccinations, the Health Department is now asking educators/child care workers and those residents 65 and older to sign-up at tillamookchc.org/coronavirus/ vaccines/ where an eligibility form allows them to get in the queue for a shot. Those needing assistance filling out the form can call 503-842-3914 or email tcchc@ co.tillamook.or.us. “We’re going to be using the form in a randomized order so that we can schedule these appointments,” Tillamook County Health Department official Ed Colson told the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners at the group’s Feb. 10 meeting. “We’re no longer able to schedule appointments from residents that call in or email and request to be put on the schedule. This (form) allows us to distribute the vaccine in a fair and consistent way as there are many more eligible in the county than the amount of vaccine that we currently have in Tillamook County.” Colson also noted that there are positive signs for an increased vaccination rate, particularly with the rolling out of a new federal pharmacy program that is working with pharmacies within the county. He said that currently the Health Department is able to vaccinate about 120-125 individuals per day. “As more of this (pharmacy) program and instructions roll out, and our vaccine planning committee gets together, it’s going to allow more sites and vaccines coming in the county (enabling) us to be able to vaccinate more individuals,” he said.
In Kindsight: OCVA recognizes 20 of the kindest coasties Glass art made out of wildfire ash, free books sent to your quarantined door, a peaceful gathering held to honor Black History Month and the list goes on. In what has repeatedly been called difficult, divisive and pivotal, the past year also highlighted the resilience of the Oregon Coast and its communities. The Oregon Coast Visitors Association set out to prove that by recognizing 20 of the kindest people along all 363 miles of the coast. Perhaps your kindsight binoculars have been sitting idle in your new ‘working from home’ office. Allow us to help you dust those off. Audrey Long and Kirista Trask opened an art gallery to focus on underrepresented artists in rural Oregon, Harv Schubothe helped raise over $300,000 for furloughed caddies at Bandon Dunes, and Carrie Oldright used her crafting expertise to coordinate hundreds of handmade masks donated to the Lower Umpqua Hospital. What else can you find through your lens?
“Taking time to shift our eyes from the uncertain horizon to the abundance of creativity and innovation that already exists in our region has been an inspiring reminder of how strong and diverse our tourism industry is,” said Arica Sears, deputy director of OCVA. The OCVA team had the opportunity to call each individual, thank them for their contributions this past year and gift them their own ‘Be Kind’ t-shirt. This recognition was part of OCVA’s larger “Be Kind to the Coast” campaign that includes: coordination with land management agencies, ongoing stewardship messaging on social media channels, and a new clothing line to accompany these messages. All messaging (and proceeds from the Be Kind products) educate visitors on how to behave appropriately and safely while on the Oregon Coast. Check out the final “2020 in Kindsight” list for inspiration from the past year.
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In “Championing the Trail,” published on page 8 in the Jan. 29 issue of the Sun, the caption for the lead photo misidentified one of the founders of TORTA as Meghan Stech. The photo (above, third from left) actually depicts Whitney Hassatt, who is, in fact, a founding member of the group. For her part, Stech is an original — and current — board member.
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Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce honors community-minded groups By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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n a year when much has fallen by the wayside, recognizing those that have made the challenges of 2020 a little more bearable is one area that hasn’t been neglected. In yet another attempt to honor these many efforts, the Pacific CityNestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce honored several key efforts over the last year during its February meeting, which was held over the Zoom platform on Tuesday, Feb. 2. The Chamber announced the winners of three different awards during the meeting — the Volunteers of the Year, the Citizens of the Year and the Business/Organization of the Year. Typically these awards are handed out at the Chamber’s banquet in early December, but like so many other organizations, they were unable to have their banquet due to COVID-19 health concerns and restrictions. VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR Awarded the Chamber’s 2020 Volunteers of the Year award was the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District. “All three of our awards this year focused on community success NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Fire Chief Jim Oeder stories (and), certainly, the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District is thanked the Chamber for honoring the district as the Chamber’s a community success story in everything that they have done,” said 2020 Volunteers of the Year. Chamber board member Jeremy Strober. “We have the best people here, and we have the best fire department Photo by Tim Hirsch hands down,” said Chamber board member Glenn Gillas. “For that reason, our Chamber has decided to award as Volunteers of the Year our contribute their time in preparing meals and delivering them.” Nestucca Rural Fire (Protection District), hands down.” Strober also heralded the continued commitment the Grateful Bread He also applauded the extra effort that volunteers — and staff has shown even during a time that it is normally shut down for vacation. members — make. “They closed in January and February every year, but, instead of “I worked with the district ever since moving here,” he said. “What I closing and turning a blind eye to the community and the families they can tell you is every year consecutively (those firemen) are running more feed, they turned to delivery,” Strober added. “They deliver two times calls than the year previous. The things that they do behind the scenes, a week to eight families serving over 45 people twice a week delivered volunteer work that they do, the impact that they have in our community to their home. The Grub also donates to the local food bank to help feed (is appreciated). I don’t think our firemen here locally get near enough additional families and those in need. We really wanted to call out and accolades for the work they do on a daily basis for our community — recognize all of those that help the Grateful Grub happen, recognize the everything from emergency assist for people that have fallen down and community success story and honor them as Citizens of the Year for can’t help themselves, to helping distribute goods in our community.” 2020.” He also applauded their past efforts (not able to be done in 2020 due “There are dozens of people who have contributed financially to to COVID-19 health concerns) in helping the make this happen,” added Chamber board Nestucca Valley Lions Club to distribute food member Doug Olson. “Good for them, and gifts in the Lions Club’s Christmas Basket good for us, good for everybody.” Program. To learn more about the Grateful Grub, CITIZENS OF THE YEAR visit the Grateful Bread’s Facebook page. This year’s Chamber of Commerce Citizen ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR of the Year award went to the Grateful Bread’s Earning accolades as the 2020 Business/ Grateful Grub program. Organization of the Year was the Nestucca “(This award) goes to all of those that have Valley School District, a recognition that made the Grateful Grub happen through the Olson said was for everyone involved in Grateful Bread and its multitude of community district activities — the school board, the and extended community support,” said superintendent, the administrative staff, Chamber board member Jeremy Strober. the staff in the schools, the teachers, the Started in 2019, the Grateful Grub program kitchen staff, the maintenance staff, and seeks to feed those in the community that don’t the bus drivers. have access to food to feed their families. He noted that NVSD was worthy of “It started small with meals being delivered the honor because of the monumental to families that were designated as in need by job they’ve been tasked with — the -NVSD Superintendent Misty Wharton the school district,” Strober explains. “It grew in continuance of quality education despite 2020 and after becoming a designated nonprofit the constraints put on them by the state in 2020, (and) raised over $25,000 from due to COVID-19 restrictions. community supporters through private donations, both from those living “They, like every other school district in America, have had to figure in the community and really extended second-home community as well. out how to teach youngsters via remote control,” he said. “Of our three They were recognized in the Ruralite magazine in December. I know districts in Tillamook County, Nestucca has the most families that have that many of us on this (Zoom meeting) right now contribute financially either no or very poor internet reception. It exceeds, in some cases, to the Grateful Grub, but, also, the employees of the Grateful Bread over 60 percent of the students do not have good internet access, but
I thank the Chamber on behalf of the School District. It has been hands down the most difficult year we have faced, but, working together as a team, we’ve been able to pull it off.
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Visit our office at: 5975 Shorepine Drive, Pacific City, OR 97135 (1/2 Mile South of Pelican Pub & Cape Kiwanda)
888-965-7801
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Sahhali Shores Town Home
Farmhouse on 26 Acres
2 Bed / 2.5 Bath 10 WEEKS PER YEAR Handcrafted home is fully furnished and equipped.
3 Bed / 2.5 Bath Panoramic ocean views. Open living concept with master on main level
4 Bed / 1.5 Bath Beamed ceilings, granite Counters, New 50 year Roof in 2018 - Must See!
Nekowin $659,000 MLS 21-78
Pacific City $99,900 MLS 20-2584
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Quality Printing Services, Business For Sale located on NW Hwy 101
3 Bed/ 2 Bath Modern yet Cozy Great Location
.53 acres Located in beautiful Nantucket Shores. Prime location!
Lincoln City $349,000 MLS 20-2287
Pacific City $425,000 MLS 21-86
Pacific City $219,900 MLS 20-2657
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Nekowin $675,000 MLS 20-2227
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.20 acres Riverfront Lot. .16 acres Beautiful ocean .20 acres Scenic lush and Breathtaking views and view lot. Amazing Sunsets green lot out of tsunami and gorgeous view. zone yet close to the beach access to the river’s edge Pacific City $175,000 MLS 21-116
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5 Bed/2.5 Bath 3 Bed/2 Bath / One level 3 Bed/2 Bath / Boasts .14 acres above tsunami Nestled in cul de sac home on spacious flat lot, hardwood floors, custom zone. Close to beaches/ with lovely valley views cabnits and sun room amenites. Utilities at street Open concept floor plan Cloverdale $279,000 MLS 21-33
Lincoln City $344,995 MLS 20-2646
Pacific City $42,495 MLS 19-1622
Netarts $515,000 MLS 20-2513
Pacific City $132,000 MLS 20-2365
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Pacific City $85,000 MLS 20-1277
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Almost 1/4 acr- includes 3 Bed/3.5 Bath Offered neighboring tax lot, cute Beautifully furnished. cottage offered turn key! Large garage and hot tub Pacific City $365,000 MLS 19-673
Pacific City $869,000 MLS 20-1891
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4 WEEKS PER YEAR!
The Cottages at Cape Kiwanda
18 OCEANFRONT COTTAGES... 3 Fantastic Floor Plans all units are luxuriously appointed!
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PANORAMIC VIEWS
Ocean & River View Lots LOT #3..................$249,900 LOT #9..................$129,950 LOT #20................$169,500 LOT #23................$225,000 LOT #43............... $189,900
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