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Volunteers are being sought for a cleanup of the Nestucca Bay Estuary on Saturday, April 2 We are proud to present the first beer of our Coastal Collaboration giveback series brewed in collaboration with Fort George Brewery with 100% of the proceeds benefiting our local friends at Clatsop Community Action. This Alder Smoked Stout is available at our brewpubs, select bottle shops, or online in our Beer Boxes, shipped directly to you. Support the cause, and share with your friends because all proceeds go towards food, housing, energy assistance in the coastal Clatsop community.
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OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT is telling beachgoers that it’s important to respect snowy plover nesting areas such as the one near Sitka Sedge State Natural Area (above).
Beachgoers encouraged to respect snowy plover nesting areas Oregon State Parks is urging beachgoers to help recovery efforts of the threatened western snowy plover by staying on the wet sand at snowy plover beaches during nesting season, March 15 – Sept. 15. Beachgoers will see ropes that identify sensitive plover nesting areas, as well as signs that identify restrictions to protect the small shorebirds during this period. One such area in South Tillamook County sits just west of Sitka Sedge State Natural Area, north of Tierra Del Mar. Plover beaches remain open to foot and equestrian traffic on wet, packed sand throughout the nesting season. All other recreation on plover beaches is off limits on both wet and dry sand, including walking your dog (even on a leash), driving a vehicle, riding a bicycle, camping, burning wood or other materials, and flying kites or drones. “We appreciate everyone’s help, it’s making a difference,” said Cindy Burns, Siuslaw National Forest wildlife biologist. “Research shows us that humans play an important role in the long-term success of the western snowy plover; if we can minimize our impact, this species has a greater chance of thriving.” These small birds nest on open sand along Oregon’s beaches. Nests, and especially chicks, are well-camouflaged. During the nesting season, human disturbances can flush adult plovers away from their nests as they attempt to defend their young. Left alone too long, or too often, eggs or chicks can die from exposure, predators, or people. Recreation restrictions occur in designated plover management areas: small stretches of beach along the entire coastline where plovers are nesting or could potentially nest. These areas collectively comprise about 40 miles of Oregon’s 362 miles of shoreline. “Visitors will have access to hundreds of miles of beaches that have no seasonal restrictions,” said Laurel Hillmann, Ocean Shore Specialist for Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. “By planning your
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trip, you can enjoy the coast and help keep these special birds safe.” Detailed maps can be viewed by visiting oregon.gov/plovers and on the Siuslaw National Forest website at go. usa.gov/xEh2h. Visitors to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area can review maps at go.usa.gov/xdwYQ to identify unrestricted recreation areas and information on riding motor vehicles on the sand. NEW PLOVER ACTIVITY The increase in plover numbers in recent years has resulted in nesting occurring in new or historical nesting sites, including at Sand Lake Recreation Area. Like last year, visitors to Sand Lake may see roped off areas near the lake’s inlet to protect active nests, and may encounter plovers on the beach. Beachgoers are encouraged to protect these birds by limiting recreation activities to wet sand areas near the water’s edge, staying out of roped off nesting areas, packing all trash out, and keeping dogs on leash. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed western snowy plovers as a threatened species in 1993, when officials counted only 55 breeding adults. The numbers of breeding adults have steadily increased since then, from 107 in 2003 to 604 in 2021. Several land managers oversee beach activity for plover protection, primarily the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). Habitat loss from invasive plants — as well as human disturbances, including litter and discarded food scraps that attract predators — have contributed to the birds’ decline. The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative, saveoregondunes.org, is working with land managers to develop and implement a restoration strategy as well as to raise public awareness about the need to restore the dunes ecosystem for snowy plover, rare plants and animals, and the unique recreation opportunities offered here.
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT, one of the partners in destination management planning, purchased a trolley that will be used in summer in Pacific City. Encouraging alternative forms of transportation is a key element of sustainable tourism. It is part of Visit Tillamook Coast’s plan as well as an initiative with the North Coast Tourism Management Network.
HEADS IN BEDS VS. DESTINATION MANAGEMENT By Nan Devlin, Executive Director, Tillamook County Visitors Association When I first started the job as tourism director for Visit Tillamook Coast, I heard one warning over and over: “don’t turn us into ________ (a busy tourist town south of Pacific City), or ________ (a busy tourist town north of Manzanita). I completely understood it. But Tillamook County is very different from the two cities people were worried about becoming. First, our county is not dependent on tourism. We have several thriving industries – farming, commercial fishing, food and beverage manufacturing, timber, government, education, healthcare, and yes, tourism, which employs close to 2,000 people. There are places in Tillamook County that depend on it, such as the city of Rockaway Beach, a mature tourism destination that has welcomed generations of families to its beach. Most of the businesses there rely on visitor spending. However overall, the county has a diverse economic base, and that’s good. Many towns that rely entirely on tourism must do what the industry calls a “Heads in Beds” approach, which is getting as many visitors as possible to a destination in order to keep businesses thriving and have a tax base. This means advertising extensively year-round. Without people spending money on lodging, food, groceries, attractions, shopping and more, or attending conferences that fill convention centers and hotels, the local economy can fail. When Visit Tillamook Coast was founded in 2014, the Tourism Advisory Committee and Economic Development Council, which the tourism organization reported to at the time, recommended growth benchmarks to the county commissioners as a gauge of success. The directive was to grow the lodging tax, grow visitor spending and expand brand awareness. This was necessary to boost tourism businesses and for the county to be able to reinvest the lodging tax through community grants for tourism facilities. Grant programs started in 2015, and since then, several million dollars have been put back into the local economy. The heads in beds approach worked— the lodging tax grew, visitor spending increased substantially, and more people put Tillamook County on their vacation list. However, it became clear that we did not have the capacity to handle its success. So, we made substantial changes. IN COMES DESTINATION MANAGEMENT In 2018, Visit Tillamook Coast separated from the Economic
Development Council and became a 501c6 nonprofit tourism organization. We not only put together a plan that addressed county needs, one with different benchmarks for success, we also became an active participant in a newly formed regional destination management group, the North Coast Tourism Management Network. Our plan is based on the three principles of sustainable tourism as defined by the United Nations World Tourism Organization: people, place and profit. In other words, sustainable tourism supports community, is a steward of natural resources, and helps businesses thrive year-round. That can be a fine line to walk, however, if not part of a destination management approach, which means all hands on deck working collaboratively. Destination management brings together stakeholders to achieve a common goal of a well-managed destination. It is an ongoing process that requires planning for the future, and considers the needs of the social, economic, cultural and environmental risks and opportunities. Stakeholders include municipalities, agencies, residents, nonprofits, businesses, community organizations and the tourism industry. In south county, the Kiwanda Corridor Project is a great example of a destination management project. It is bringing groups together to solve the issues that can happen to an area lacking the capacity to manage its popularity. As residents know, Pacific City has been discovered, and with good reason. Great beach, lots of outdoor activities, good food, local experiences, and a variety of lodging, all of which visitors rank as the most desired elements of a vacation destination. But in summer, the lack of capacity becomes obvious —traffic congestion, lack of parking, few sidewalks, crowded beach areas, not enough restrooms. The Kiwanda Corridor Project is addressing these capacity issues in a thoughtful, collaborative way. Visit Tillamook Coast’s approach is supported by our tourism board members who all believe in and encourage destination management. We focus on how tourism can enhance and support our communities, often through culinary/ agritourism, cultural heritage, outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and helping businesses (such as funding workforce training). Stay up-to-date on the Kiwanda Corridor Project at https://tillamookcoast. com/southcounty, and be sure to attend the project open house on Saturday, April 16 at 10am at the Kiawanda Community Center.
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Tillamook County will soon have six newly certified interpretive guide trainers among several nonprofits. These trainers will be officially recognized by the National Association of Interpretation and authorized to use the extensive workshop materials to train their staff and volunteers. Local leaders taking part in a recent NAI workshop included Chrissy Smith, executive director of the Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed Estuary Beach and Sea (WEBS); Claudine Rehn, deputy director of Tillamook Estuaries Partnership; Jesse Kane, community education and engagement coordinator of Tillamook Estuaries Partnership; Dan Haag, trails and outdoor recreation coordinator, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association; Amy Schmid, natural resources coordinator, Tillamook School District #9; and Rita Welch, director of Tillamook Air Museum. Nan Devlin, executive director of Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, also participated in the week-long course. All of the local participants were trained as Certified Interpretive Guides via a week-long workshop also hosted by Tillamook Coast Visitors
Association. The NAI opened the training to Certified Interpretive Guides throughout the U.S. and participants from Yellowstone National Park, City of Denver Parks and Recreation, and Capitol Reef National Park in Utah also took part. Fran McReynolds, NAI master trainer and former director of the Tillamook Forest Center, led the workshop, held at the Officers Mess Hall at the Port of Tillamook Bay the week of March 7. “Certified Guides are trained in proven techniques to share stories, history, community values, and above all, facts, as part of an effective public education program,” said Devlin. “The more we share important information about our natural resources and cultural heritage, the more likely both locals and visitors will become active stewards of our coastal home.” Tillamook Coast Visitors Association also offers training and facilitation in grant writing, Guest Service Gold hospitality workshops, and destination management planning, and will soon launch an online “academy” to help small businesses with marketing, and social media.
Climate change results in projected shifts in plant hardiness zones By KYM POKORNY Oregon State University
You visit the nursery, pick out a primo plant, come home, put it in the ground and wait for it to become a beautiful tree, shrub or perennial. Then spring arrives and it’s dead or floundering. What happened? In some cases, cold temperatures are the culprit. It’s a matter of right plant, right place, said Nicole Sanchez, Oregon State University Extension horticulturist. Plants survive to a certain low temperature, a characteristic they developed through evolution in their native habitat. You need to know about hardiness zones to be assured your plants will avoid cold-related death. Plants bought at nurseries should have the hardiness zone on the label. The zones are determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, working with Oregon State University’s PRISM Climate Group, and based on a 30year period of averaged minimum low temperatures. The latest hardiness map came out in 2012 and is from data collected during the years 1976-2005. Zones are ranked from 1 (-60 degrees) to 13 (70 degrees), though the extremes are rare. To find yours, put in your ZIP code and your hardiness zone will appear Oregon’s hardiness zones range from 6a (-20 to -15) to 8b (15 to 20), with pockets of 5b (-15 to -10) in eastern Oregon. The map doesn’t reflect the coldest it has ever been or ever will be at a specific location, but simply the average lowest winter temperature for the location over a specified time. But with climate change, the zones are shifting, Sanchez said. For instance, the 2012 map zones changed in many areas by 5 degrees – or a half-zone warmer – than the previous map. Already, there’s talk of the Portland area moving from zone 8b to 9a, which has a low of 20-25 degrees. “We won’t know the specifics about zones changing until we have another 30 years of data to go on, but that doesn’t mean we wait until 2035,” Sanchez said. “They may use an earlier time period. Then we can look and see if there are long-term
changes that would be reflected in new zones for particular areas. So, we wait and see. “I always hear people say, ‘This is the warmest spring ever’ or ‘I’ve never seen a summer so hot.’ Usually, they’re wrong. Weather is a short-term phenomenon and climate is a long-term pattern.” The map is a guide, not an absolute document. There can be winters when lows dip below your zone minimum, she said. Nature can throw a curve ball; nothing is guaranteed. For now, gardeners should base their plant choices on the current map. What happens in your garden could very well be different than your neighbor because of what are called microclimates. A microclimate can have an effect similar to moving to a colder or warmer zone. They can be influenced by structures like the orientation of your house to the sun. South will be warmer than north, west warmer than east. Other microclimates may be related to slope: cold air pools at the bottom and the high points are cold, too, because of wind and exposure. So, the middle of a slope is the sweet spot for borderline hardy plants. Microclimates can be created with rock walls and mulches, buildings and fences, and windbreaks created with plants. “I’m in zone 6,” Sanchez said. “If I wanted to plant dahlias, which are zone 7 plants, I’d plant them on the south side with a gravel mulch that would store heat.” Zones are essential when choosing a plant. To be successful, plants must fit into your zone, which helps with selection. If you have five plants you like and only two are in your zone, it narrows down your selection. You can push the envelope; just be prepared to lose plants periodically. “Some gardeners get a kick out of growing something that allegedly won’t grow in their zone,” Sanchez said. “Sometimes a plant will survive for several years because the weather doesn’t get down to the minimum of your zone. But, then a really cold winter comes along and zaps them. Be careful with woody plants like shrubs and trees. They are investments. You can pay $350 for a tree or $15 for a flat of impatiens.” March 25, 2022 • PACIFICCITYSUN.COM
Chamber to host April 7 Candidate Forum The Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce is holding its Annual Spring Candidates’ Forum, Thursday, April 7, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Kiawanda Community Center. Doors will open at the center, located at 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City, at 6 p.m. for informal conversations with the public. Invited guests include candidates for the Oregon Legislature including Senate District 16 and House District 32. Also invited are candidates for Tillamook County Commissioner position 3, in which challenger Graydon Hallock is seeking to unseat incumbent Mary Faith Bell. Candidates for the unopposed races for County District Attorney and Tillamook County Treasurer were also invited. The Chamber will also provide time for representatives of financial measures on the ballot in South Tillamook County including a bond measure for Tillamook Bay Community College, a serial levy for the Tillamook County Library System and the office of Veterans’ Services. The format will offer five to seven minutes for each participant to offer remarks followed by questions from
potential voters. The event may also be available via Zoom, but that hadn’t been confirmed as of press time. Light refreshments will be available. Similar events in past years (prepandemic) have drawn 90 to 120 attendees. “People can make their own choice,” organizer and Chamber Board Member Doug Olson said. “They can talk to people, ask a difficult question, see what the answer is, and decide how they want to vote.” He also noted this year is an important one, despite not being a presidential year. He said what will make this year so interesting is so much of Oregon’s House (of Representatives) and (its) Senate feature races with entirely new candidates. “In the House, there’s going to be 40some percent (that are races with all new candidates) with the remainder running for reelection,” he added. “There’s a good possibility that half the House will be brand new people. It’s going to make for a pretty interesting summer.” Ballots for the primary will be mailed April 27, and voters will make their decision by May 17.
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Firefighters climb 69 flights of stairs to assist in fight against leukemia Add together 69 flights of stairs, 1,356 steps and 788 feet of vertical elevation, and four committed firefighters from the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District and what to you get? The answer is more than $2,500 that will go towards fighting leukemia and lymphoma. It was on March 13 when Roy Hansen, Michael Jensen, Nick Sheridan and Jeremy Neel, of NRFPD, all took on the challenge of the 31st annual Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stairclimb at the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle. The four firefighters joined 2,000 other career, volunteer and retired firefighters in climbing the second tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi. During the effort, each firefighter donned full turnout gear, equipment that weighs in at more than 60 pounds and were on-air, meaning they were breathing from the air tanks that are part of their turnout gear. To help raise money for the fight against leukemia and lymphoma, each team — including Nestucca — solicited donations. As of March 24, the NRFPD team had raised a total of $2,558. All told, the 2,000 firefighters, who hail
from all over the world, had raised $1.95 million as of that same date. “It’s a pretty awesome experience to get up there and be able to raise money for something like this,” Neel told the Sun. “It’s an awesome experience to join all these other firefighters from around the world who are interested in raising money, and who have a soft spot for (the LLS) nonprofit.” He also said that one inspiring part of the experience is seeing the pictures — displayed every couple of levels — of those who have either passed away or who are survivors. He also noted that there were some participants in the climb that were, in fact, survivors of leukemia or lymphoma. “I’ve done it several times, and I’ll probably continue to do it,” added Hansen. “It’s a moving experience. It’s such a worthwhile cause. You’re there with 2,000 other firefighters and you see people you haven’t seen in awhile (as well as firefighters hailing) from other countries.” Donations are being accepted for NRPD’s fundraising effort through April 15. To contribute, visit https:// www.llswa.org/site/TR/LLSWA/ llswaFF?team_id=72448&pg=team&fr_ id=1711.
City of Rockaway Beach awards $20,553 in tourism grants to local businesses
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this grant was a way to show support to the hard-working people of this community.” In July, 2021 the Rockaway Beach City Council approved a destination management tourism plan developed for them by Tillamook Coast Visitors Association that included more emphasis on community development and eligible use of the room tax. In 2003, the state of Oregon approved a statute that any new lodging tax imposed or increased after 2003 would be subject to a 70/30 split: 30% to be retained by the municipality collecting the tax, and 70% to be used for tourism-related facilities and/or promotion. A portion of the 70% of eligible funds in 2021-2022 fiscal year was used for the grant program. Amy Blackburn, deputy director, and finance and grant administrator for Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, managed the grant process, grant writing webinar, live Q&A sessions, and worked with the city manager and city council during the review stage.
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SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER CORPS will hold its next Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic course each Tuesday, beginning April 12 and running through May 22.
Ready for Emergencies? CERT classes to teach disaster preparedness With a recent tsunami threat still fresh in many people’s minds, perhaps now is a good time to ask the question: Will you be prepared when disaster strikes? If you’re not ready to respond with a resounding “yes,” perhaps developing new skills via the South Tillamook County Emergency Volunteer Corps’ upcoming free Community Emergency Response Team course will be your ticket to helping yourself, your family and your neighbors should disaster strike. South Tillamook County Emergency Volunteer Corps will hold its next Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic course each Tuesday, beginning April 12 and running through May 22. Those that want to be better trained when a disaster strikes can learn, via free training, topics such CERT training topics will include disaster prepaas disaster preparedness, emergency redness, emergency medical first aid, disaster medical first aid, disaster psychology, psychology, fire safety, and light search and rescue. fire safety, and light search and rescue. Before attending the weekly sessions, participants are expected to complete the weekly online unit before each Zoom or in-person meeting. The online CERT course, developed in a collaboration with FEMA and the University of Utah, consists of eight units, which are completed weekly online at the participant’s convenience. Then, on Tuesdays April 12 through May 17, there will be live Zoom and in-person sessions led by experienced STCEVC CERTs to review the content of the online units and provide real-world examples. The schedule includes: Introductions, Overview and Disaster Preparedness (April 12, 5-6:30 p.m., via Zoom); CERT Organization (April 19, 5-6 p.m., via Zoom); Disaster Medical Operations (April 26, 5-7 p.m., in-person at Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District’s Neskowin when participants will take part in an inFire Station); Disaster Psychology and person drill on inside search and rescue Terrorism (May 3, 5-6 p.m., via Zoom); with a medical response from 8:30 a.m.Light Search & Rescue (May 10, 5-7 p.m., 12:30 p.m. at NRFPD’s Neskowin station. in-person at Nestucca Rural Fire Protection Following the drill, all who took part will District’s Neskowin Fire Station); and Fire receive a CERT bag with supplies. Safety and Utility Control (May 17, 5-6 To pre-register, contact STCEVC p.m., via Zoom) President Marge Jozsa at margejozsa@ The course will conclude on May 22 gmail.com. March 25, 2022 • PACIFICCITYSUN.COM
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VOLUNTEERS will have the chance to do their part in cleaning up the Nestucca Bay Estuary when, for the first time in three years, the Nestucca, Neskowin and Sand Lake Watersheds Council hosts a cleanup on Saturday, April 2, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For the first time, Nestucca Anglers is joining the effort as co-sponsors.
Sprucing Up the Watershed By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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ith three years since the last cleanup, it’s time once again to roll up your sleeves, don your work boots, slip on your gloves and donate a Saturday afternoon to spruce up the bay. On Saturday, April 2, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., volunteers will gather at the Pacific City Boat Ramp, a Tillamook County park near Bob Straub Park just off of Sunset Drive, as the community gathers to remove a wide variety of litter and debris from the bay. This year, longtime sponsor Nestucca, Neskowin and Sand Lake Watersheds Council has been joined by the Nestucca Anglers as the driving force behind the effort. Also contributing are SOLVE, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, and Tillamook County, as well as numerous local businesses. While registration will take place at the Pacific City Boat Ramp, where volunteers can get a complimentary parking pass, the event will differ this year due to the low tide in that boats taking volunteers to various locations throughout the Nestucca Bay basin will embark from the Brooten Road Boat Ramp. Because of limited parking there, participants are being asked to leave their vehicles at the Pacific City Boat Ramp and be shuttled to the Brooten Road ramp, courtesy of Charlie Royster of Oregon Coast Tours. “We’re going to clean about a 100-acre
area in the bay on both sides of the estuary and out to the mouth,” said organizer Jon Warren, who serves on the Watersheds’ Board of Directors. While he noted that how much gets done will depend partially on how many hands and feet contribute to the effort, he said that past cleanups have collected an average of 3,000 pounds. In 2019, the event hauled away 2,700 pounds and two years prior more than 4,000 pounds. “We (retrieved) 13 tires last time,” Warren said. “It’s mostly small material (that we retrieve at each cleanup), but our group, over a period of three cleanups, has (hauled away) one washing machine, one dryer, one refrigerator and one 300-gallon water tank that was floating in the bay. We get a real mixture of stuff that comes in from the ocean and some that comes from high water events on the river.” Registration at the event starts at 8 a.m. with boat transports beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather as it is a rain or shine event. Gloves, bags and life vests will be provided. “In the morning we’ll give a discussion on what we’re doing, how we’re doing it and what not to pick up,” Warren said, who added that it’s an ideal way for residents to give back to their community. “This environment is our home. It’s important for people who live here to participate in keeping our areas pristine. We live in paradise, and it’s nice to keep it that way.”
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Volunteers invited to join Earth Day cleanup SOLVE’s Oregon Spring Cleanup set for April 23 Volunteer registration is now live for SOLVE’s Oregon Spring Cleanup, presented by Portland General Electric, on Saturday, April 23. Thousands of volunteers are expected to attend projects aimed at removing marine debris, litter, and invasive species from Oregon’s beaches, parks, neighborhoods, and natural spaces. SOLVE encourages all to join the volunteer effort. The Oregon Spring Cleanup was created in 2021 when two of SOLVE’s legacy events, the Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup and SOLVE IT for Earth Day, were combined. Together, these two events have removed more than 17 million pounds of litter and engaged 250,000 volunteers since they began in 1986 and 1990, respectively. Now, SOLVE invites volunteers to continue the legacy by joining the Oregon Spring Cleanup. Interested community members are invited to visit solveoregon. org to see a complete map of volunteer opportunities, learn more about each project, and sign up. The Oregon Spring Cleanup is an opportunity to think globally and act locally this Earth Day. With dozens of projects across the state, many people will find an opportunity to get involved close to home. SOLVE supports habitat restoration and litter cleanup projects. Removing invasive plant species creates healthier habitats. Native habitats improve water filtration, decrease erosion, and support local wildlife. Removing litter and marine debris also aids in water quality and marine health, among other benefits. No matter which volunteer project someone chooses, they can feel good knowing their efforts improve Oregon’s
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For more information about the committee please contact David McCall, Solid Waste Program Manager, Tillamook County Public Works Department at 503-8153975 or dmccall@co.tillamook. or.us. Membership application forms are available on the county website on the Board of Commissioners page co.tillamook.or.us/bocc/page/ committees. Applications should be e-mailed to Isabel Gilda in the Commissioners’ office at igilda@ co.tillamook.or.us by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 29. PACIFIC CITY SUN • Page 9
Two kayak launchers installed, four more beach wheelchairs arriving by June
Tides
(at Nestucca Bay) Date
Low Tide Height High Tide Height
Mar 25
12:17 am 3.2 ft 2:07 pm -0.1 ft
6:11 am 8:59 pm
7.4 ft 5.4 ft
Mar 26
1:47 am 3.3 ft 3:21 pm -0.2 ft
7:30 am 10:09 pm
7.2 ft 5.7 ft
Mar 27
3:19 am 3.1 ft 4:25 pm -0.4 ft
8:52 am 10:59 pm
7.2 ft 6.2 ft
Mar 28
4:33 am 2.6 ft 5:18 pm -0.5 ft
10:04 am 11:40 pm
7.3 ft 6.6 ft
Mar 29
5:32 am 1.9 ft 11:07 am 6:04 pm -0.4 ft
7.4 ft
Mar 30
6:22 am 1.3 ft 6:44 pm -0.2 ft
12:16 am 12:01 pm
6.9 ft 7.4 ft
Mar 31
7:07 am 0.7 ft 7:21 pm 0.1 ft
12:49 am 12:51 pm
7.3 ft 7.3 ft
Mar 25
12:17 am 2.0 ft 8:07 pm 0.0 ft
1:50 am 1:15 pm
7.0 ft 7.7 ft
Apr 1
7:49 am 0.3 ft 7:55 pm 0.6 ft
1:19 am 1:37 pm
7.6 ft 7.0 ft
Apr 2
8:29 am 0.0 ft 8:28 pm 1.1 ft
1:49 am 2:23 pm
7.7 ft 6.7 ft
Apr 3
9:08 am -0.1 ft 9:00 pm 1.7 ft
2:18 am 3:09 pm
7.7 ft 6.4 ft
Apr 4
9:48 am -0.1 ft 9:32 pm 2.2 ft
2:46 am 3:56 pm
7.6 ft 5.9 ft
Apr 5
10:30 pm 0.1 ft 10:07 pm 2.7 ft
3:16 am 4:48 pm
7.3 ft 5.6 ft
Apr 6
11:16 am 0.3 ft 10:45 pm 3.1 ft
3:48 am 5:48 pm
6.9 ft 5.2 ft
Apr 7
12:10 pm 0.6 ft 11:36 pm 3.4 ft
4:25 am 7:03 pm
6.6 ft 5.0 ft
Apr 8 1:15 pm 0.7 ft
5:13 am 8:27 pm
6.3 ft 5.0 ft
Apr 9
6:18 am 9:36 pm
5.9 ft 5.2 ft
12:53 am 3.6 ft 2:25 pm 0.7 ft
As part of its destination management plan developed in 2019, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) has been working with nonprofits and local agencies to increase outdoor access for more people. In late 2020, a Travel Oregon COVID Relief grant to TCVA freed up funds from the general budget to purchase four beach wheelchairs. Two were placed in Pacific City, one in Rockaway Beach, and one in Manzanita. In 2021, TCVA applied for a Travel Oregon Destination Ready grant, which provided enough funds to purchase two kayak launchers. Because of supply chain issues, those kayak launchers were on back-order, but as of the week of March 14-18, they have been installed and are ready for use in Wheeler and Garibaldi. “I really feel this kayak launcher will be extremely popular, and not just for the Wheeler community, but for all who visit,” said Doug Honeycutt, mayor of the city of Wheeler. “The idea for the kayak launchers came from the dragon-boat team members who practice in Wheeler and Nehalem,” said Nan Devlin, executive director of TCVA. “Once the dock in Nehalem is able to support a kayak launcher, we’ll get one installed there, too.” The city of Tillamook installed a kayak launcher at Hoquarton Slough a few years ago. TCVA also used those 2021 grant funds to purchase a fifth beach wheelchair for under-the-tent events at the Port of Garibaldi, where a rock tent floor made it difficult for regular wheelchairs and walkers to navigate. Earlier in March, TCVA ordered four more beach wheelchairs, which will be for use at Nehalem Bay State Park, Cape Lookout State Park, Barview Jetty County Park, and a second chair in Manzanita, which has high demand. This will bring the total of beach wheelchairs in the county to nine.
A TRAVEL OREGON DESTINATION READY GRANT FUNDED kayak launcher (above) was recently installed at the public dock in Wheeler. By June, Tillamook County will have nine wheelchairs (at right) available throughout the county.
The kayak launchers and beach wheelchairs are free to use. TCVA says it’s best to schedule beach wheelchairs ahead of time to be sure one is available on the day it’s needed. For contact information, visit https:// tillamookcoast.com/mobility. Reserving a beach wheelchair at the new locations will be added to the website as soon as they arrive. For more information, contact nan@ tillamookcoast.com.
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OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT is asking the public to comment on rules that will guide take-off and landing of drones in state parks and along the ocean shore.
OPRD seeks public comment on proposed rules for drones along the ocean shore Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is requesting public comment on proposed Oregon Administrative Rules guiding take-off and landing of drones in state parks and along the ocean shore. The deadline for comments is April 7 at 5 p.m. OPRD says the proposed rules are intended to provide clarity for drone pilots, hobbyists and the general public to know where drone take-off and landing is allowed and prohibited within a state park and along the ocean shore. Two virtual public meetings are scheduled to take comments: a March 30 meeting, starting at 6 p.m., that will cover changes to park area rules and a March 31 meeting addressing changes to ocean shore rules. Registration is required for those wishing to testify. To register for the March 30 meeting, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_MamTCi_uRpKJOX_
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LCDC to address Part 3 of Territorial Sea Plan The Land Conservation and Development Commission will meet March 31, and will address a variety of issues including consideration of draft rules from the Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities Rulemaking (CFEC) process as well as holding a public hearing and considering adoption of amendments to Part Three (Rocky Habitat) of the Territorial Sea Plan. The draft CFEC Rulemaking process features rules that will include: 1) Amendments and new rules within division 44 relating to regional scenario planning; 2) Amendments and new rules within division 12 relating to transportation planning; and 3) Amendments to division 8 relating to housing in climate-friendly areas. The commission is expected to adopt rules at their meeting in May. There will also be an opportunity to provide public comment in the morning.
To participate, visit https://www.oregon. gov/lcd/commission/pages/publiccomment.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_ source=govdelivery. The Commission will also hold an executive session on April 1. For the complete agenda, visit https:// www.oregon.gov/lcd/Commission/ Documents/2022-03_LCDC-Agenda. pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_ source=govdelivery where you can also find log-in information for the Zoom meeting as well as information on making public comment. Additional information and meeting materials can also be found by visiting https://www.oregon.gov/lcd/ Commission/Pages/LCDC-MeetingMarch.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_ source=govdelivery. For answers to any questions about the LCDC meeting, contact Esther Johnson, Commission assistant, 503-383-8911 or esther.johnson@dlcd.oregon.gov.
Lincoln City woman dies in fatal car crash Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Friday, March 18, which occurred on Highway 18 near milepost 7. Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound blue Ford F250 pickup, operated by Daniel Toriz, 29, of Salem, struck a black Ford Focus, operated by Erin Nash, 34. of Lincoln City, as it pulled out of a parking lot directly in front of him. It is believed Nash was attempting to turn left and drive westbound on Highway 18. Nash was extricated from her vehicle PACIFICCITYSUN.COM • March 25, 2022
and transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital. She sustained fatal injuries and was later pronounced deceased. Toriz, and his two passengers, Juan Toriz Villafan, 34, of Salem and a juvenile male, were not injured in the crash. Highway 18 was closed for more than three hours while the collision was investigated. OSP was assisted by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln City Police Department, North Lincoln Fire and Rescue and ODOT Incident Response.
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Creating a Community Icon For 25 years a United States Navy A-4 Skyhawk aircraft on the corner of Hwy 101 and Long Prairie Road has greeted travelers and residents on their way into Tillamook, standing guard over the city. Now, the iconic “plane on a stick” is coming down. “It’s in fairly poor shape,” said Rita Welch, director of Tillamook Air Museum. Welch has been advocating to take the plane down for the last few years. “It’s not sustainable, and it’s not meeting the museum’s mission,” she said. “We want to bring it in inside, clean it up, and put it on display properly where it can educate people about Naval aircraft during the Vietnam War era.” The A-4 Skyhawk was put on the stick in 1997 much to the dismay of the Navy, which owns the aircraft, and several others in the museum. The Navy has said in order for it to stay on display outside it has to be painted to their specifications and properly taken care of. “The cost associated with keeping it maintained while it’s still on the stick is just too high,” Welch said. “Inside the museum, we can display it properly, appease the Navy, and meet our mission of preservation and education.” Originally, the Port of Tillamook Bay Board of Commissioners contemplated replacing it with another aircraft, however Welch said the only reason the A-4 Skyhawk has lasted this long is because it’s a Navy aircraft made out of metal. A civil aircraft replacement would likely deteriorate in a few years. That’s when Welch pitched the idea of replacing it with a 3-D metal rendering of a K-Class Blimp — a symbolic reminder of Naval Air Station Tillamook and its heritage as a WWII dirigible hangar that served and protected the community. Luckily, Welch knew just who to talk to
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STUDENTS in the Welding Technology program at Tillamook Bay Community College are helping create a new community icon – a 3-D rendering of a K-Class Blimp that will replace the “plane on a stick” at the corner of Long Prairie Road and Hwy 101.
in order to get the ball rolling. “I knew Tillamook Bay Community College had a welding program, and I thought, what a great project for them to work on,” she said. “This is something that people will see for years to come as they drive into Tillamook, and it will be something these welding students created and get to be proud of. TBCC is a backdrop to this community and one of our other goals with this project was the chance to highlight the great work that they are doing.” Ron Carlbom, the Welding Technology faculty at TBCC, jumped at the idea. His students have been steadily working on fabricating the metal rendering of a blimp for the last few months, and anticipate having it completed by the end of spring. “This is a pretty significant project for us,” Carlbom said. “It’s a fantastic feeling to get to work on something that will have such an impact on our community. It’s a wonderful town and it’s been very good to me, so this feels like a way that I can give back. And at the same time, we get to show off a little because we are showing the whole community that this is what our welding students are capable of.” Welch added that she was drawn to the idea of a blimp because the museum is housed in one of the last remaining WWII blimp hangars in the country, and the only one open to the public. Once completed, the blimp will measure 25 feet long, and six feet in diameter. Several of Carlbom’s stick and mig welding students have been working on
the blimp project in some capacity for the last two years when Welch originally approached them with the idea. “Bringing it down was not an easy decision,” said Port of Tillamook Bay Commissioner Sierra Lauder. “It’s been on our radar for a long time, but the struggle has been finding something equally iconic to replace it with and there couldn’t be a better outcome than what we’ve put together... And while we’ve anticipated that the community might not be overly enthusiastic about this decision, what we’re seeing instead is that people who have some affiliation with the military are coming forward and saying they really understand that the plane in its current location is not particularly respectful. So it’s been nice to hear from those veterans who recognize this move as being a way to actively honor that plane and its history.” “The number one thing to keep in mind is that we are here for education and preservation,” Welch added. “We are choosing to be the best stewards we can be of the aircraft.” Welch said the A-4 Skyhawk will be on display immediately after it comes down while they refurbish it. “We have rehabbed several planes at this point, so I am confident we can do a good job in house that will please the Navy,” she said. “And it will be exciting for people to get to see it up close for the first time.” The project is being partially funded through Visit Tillamook Coast.
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Kiwanda Corridor Project virtual open house debuts April 8 A virtual open house on the Kiwanda Corridor will debut April 8 and run through April 25. The open house, a product of multiple stakeholder groups that have provided input in the concept design process over the last six months, will be able to be accessed via a link that will be posted at tillamookcoast.com/ southcounty/kiwanda-corridor. The draft concepts explore the future uses and improvements of Cape Kiwanda Parking Lot, Nestucca Valley Community Alliance Lot, Webb Park, Cape Kiwanda Drive Multi-Use Path, and the Jensen Property. The virtual open house, as well
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Federal spending legislation signed into law om March 15 includes funding for several Oregon State University initiatives, including a wave energy project on the Oregon Coast, a study of the impacts of wildfires on drinking water and a professional certification program for mass timber design. “Oregon State University appreciates the strong support of Congress in advancing OSU research essential to Oregonians and the nation,” said Irem Tumer, university vice president for research. “Leadership by U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and support from members of Oregon’s delegation in the House of Representatives was essential in receiving congressional approval for this funding.” The legislation provides $449,000 through the Department of Education for an online professional certification program for structural engineers focused on building with wood, including mass timber innovations, through the TallWood Design Institute located within Oregon State’s College of Forestry. This OSU project was funded at the request of Senators Merkley and Wyden. Mass timber products are increasingly being used in larger and taller buildings, however many designers, construction professionals and engineers nationally lack knowledge about proper applications of wood as a structural material in buildings. The bill also continues funding to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service for collaborative research on forest product innovations. Through this activity, ARS provides $1 million in annual funds to Oregon State to support the TallWood Design Institute’s research on the performance of mass timber products and building systems. “Mass timber buildings have enormous potential to replace more carbon-intensive traditional construction in the fight against climate change, all while supporting local timber jobs and driving the thinning projects which are critical to forest resiliency and preventing megafires,” said Senator Merkley, who used his position as a senior member of
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KCC GIANT FLEE MARKET March 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. More than a dozen vendors – decorations, antiques, clothes, fabric, toys, books and more. For more information, call 503-965-7900. WHITE CLOVER GRANGE ‘A GARDEN AFFAIRE’ March 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. White Clover Grange, 36585 Hwy. 53, Nehalem. Presentations, vendors, seed exchange, and more. $10 suggested donation for presentations. For more information, visit whiteclovergrange. org.
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BEACHCOMBING EXPLORIENCE March 26, 11 a.m. Meet at SW 33rd St. beach entrance in Lincoln City. Hunt for gemstones, agates, petrified wood and other coastal treasures with a local expert. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274. MEET THE ARTIST March 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. See Linda Gettmann working projects on one of her three looms. For more information visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
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walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text). SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY April 5, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING April 5, noon. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Local and events and business matters. Featured speaker Dr. Ross Tomlin, president of Tillamook Bay Community College, will share informtion about TBCC’s new nursing program as well as the college’s upcoming bond measure. HIGHWAY 6 TOWN HALL MEETING April 6, 6-8 p.m. Zoom meeting discussing House Bill 4053 Safety Corridor Highway 6 Maintenance open to the public. Find meeting link at co.tillamook.or.us/bocc. TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING April 6, 9 a.m. Call information: 971254-3149, Conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only.) Live video available at tctvonline.com.
SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP March 28 and 30, April 1, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/ move-well/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@ hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text).
SPRING CANDIDATES’ FORUM April 7. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Hosted by the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, doors will open at 6 p.m. for this 6:30 p.m. forum that will feature candidates for the Oregon Ligislature, Tillamook County Commission and bond measures.
BEACHCOMBING EXPLORIENCE March 29, 2 p.m. Meet at SW 33rd St. beach entrance in Lincoln City. Hunt for gemstones, agates, petrified wood and other coastal treasures with a local expert. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.
SITKA RESIDENT TALK April 7, 4-5:15 p.m. Brief virtual presentations by residents Michelle Bardino Vella, Altea Narici, Gabriele Halas, Carol Ann McChrystal, and Kim Kei. For more information or to register, visit SitkaCenter.org.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING March 30, 9 a.m. Call information: 971-254-3149, Conference ID: 736-023979 (listen only.) Live video available at tctvonline.com. ‘HONK!JR’ March 31, 6:30 p.m., April 1, 7 p.m., April 2, 4 & 7 p.m., and April 3, 2 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Presented by Lincoln City Playhouse for Youth. Based on the story of the Ugly Duckling. For more information, visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994. CRABBING EXPLORIANCE April 1, 1 p.m. Meet at pavilion at the end of SW 51st St, Lincoln City. Enjoy a brief presentation followed by crabbing on Siletz Bay. Free event. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274. NESTUCCA BAY CLEANUP April 2, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Pacific City Boat Ramp near Bob Straub State Park, Pacific City. All ages welcome – Bring rain gear and rubber boots. Boats will transport volunteers to cleanup areas – gloves, vests, and life jackets will be provided. TIDE POOL EXPLORIANCE April 2, 8 a.m. Meet at the NW 15th Street Access in Lincoln City. Explore beach and learn about the colorful creatures that inhabit rocky intertidal pools. Free event. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274. SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP April 4, 6, & 8 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/
BIRD WALK: SPRING LAKE OPEN SPACE April 8, 9-11 a.m. Meet at Spring Lake Open Space parking lot on Port Ave. in Lincoln City. 2.5 mile moderate trail. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 541-994-2131. ARTIST/MUSIC SHOWCASE April 8, 7-9 p.m. Tillamook Fairview Grange, 5620 E. 3rd St., Tillamook. Local and visiting musicians and artists. For more information, 503-842-8940. SPRING RUMMAGE SALE April 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Swiss Hall, 4605 Brookfield Ave., Tillamook. To buy a table, contact Dave Leuthold, 503842-6954. BEACHCOMBING EXPLORIENCE April 9, 10 a.m. Meet at SW 33rd St. beach entrance in Lincoln City. Hunt for gemstones, agates, petrified wood and other coastal treasures with a local expert. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274. MARIA MULDAUR & HER RED HOT BLUESIANA BAND April 9, 7-10:30 p.m. North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Opening act The Beefheartt Boys. All ages show. Advance tickets $25; at the door $28 – tickets available at tickettomato.com. For more information, visit ncrd.org. HUNT IN THE HANGAR’ EASTER SCAVENGER HUNT April 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tillamook Air Museum, 6030 Hangar Rd., Tillamook. Free admission day. For more information, call 503-842-1130 or email info@tillamookair.com.
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Pioneer Museum’s new exhibit explores ‘Power of Place’ Tillamook’s defining industries will be explored in Tillamook County Pioneer Museum’s newest temporary exhibit, “The Power of Place: Tillamook’s Founding Industries,” which opens in April. The exhibit, which will remain on display through December, highlights the earliest business ventures in Tillamook County, how the distinctive natural environment made them successful, and where they stand today. “The industries that have powered our local economy for hundreds of years — and which area tribes relied on long before European settlers arrived here — are made possible by the unique landscape of Tillamook County,” said Jaykob Wood, museum executive director. “This exhibit highlights that important relationship between where we live and how it sustains us.” The exhibit covers in-depth what Wood calls the “big four” industries: agriculture/dairy, timber, fishing, and tourism. It also gives a nod to several of the smaller industries that played pivotal roles in Tillamook County history. These include mink farming, clayworks, and cranberry crops, among others. “We’ve tried our best to provide an overview of some of the area’s most important trades,” Wood said. “It’s hard to put into just a few panels what makes Tillamook County unique from the rest of the coast. But I think we did just that, largely thanks to the help of our staff, volunteers, and community members willing to share their own
stories and knowledge.” Wood and assistant director/ collections manager Peyton Tracy began curating the exhibit this year, reaching out to community members for quotes and sorting through hundreds of artifacts at the museum. Their work resulted in a genuine and thorough exhibition of the unique and defining features of Tillamook. “This exhibit showcases the beauty of Tillamook County and highlights what makes the area special,” Wood said. “We hope it will be a memorable experience for locals and visitors alike.” The grand opening for the exhibit will be April 9, 4-6 p.m., at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. All items in the museum gifts shop will be 10 percent off. Founded in 1935 by Tillamook Oregon pioneers, the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum offers 19 display areas that focus on the history of the North Oregon Coast. The museum’s mission is to preserve and interpret the Cultural Heritage of the North Oregon Coast and to foster appreciation and respect of the North Oregon Coast’s environment. The current collection includes 55,000 items and 20,000 photographs ranging from prehistoric specimens to modernday. The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum is open to the public TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The research library can be used by the public by appointment only.
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Tourism gathering highlights volunteerism North Coast tourism and stewardship leaders, at a Feb. 24 gathering, discussed ways that visitors to our region can give of their time, energy, and skill to leave the coast better than they found it. Eight North Coast organizations shared volunteer opportunities that would welcome North Coast tourists to get involved, including: CoastWatch, Haystack Rock Awareness Program, North Coast Land Conservancy, Sea Turtles Forever, Seaside Visitors Bureau, Surfrider Foundation, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, and Trailkeepers of Oregon. Participants discussed ways that tourism can contribute to sustainability on the North Coast, and ways that tourism partners can encourage regenerative partnerships between guests and nonprofits. To register for the March network gathering, to be held on Zoom Thursday, March 31 at 10 a.m., visit https:// us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZUofumhrj8qGNy-thD77L4vwb5HcgnD7l9. The gathering will focus on hosting safe and sustainable events,
featuring presentations by David Reid, Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce, and Bobbi Price, Newport Chamber of Commerce. Monthly NCTMN gatherings offer a forum for interested community members to hear from partners with a wide range of expertise, both from within and outside the region. The Network pursues sustainability in tourism through initiatives like its stewardship messaging and public restrooms toolkits. The North Coast Tourism Management Network seeks to enhance healthy, collaborative, sustainable relationships between coastal visitors, residents, businesses, and the environment. The Network communicates the value of tourism for our communities while striving to minimize negative impacts of visitation and help guests become excellent stewards of the North Oregon Coast. Formed in 2019, NCTMN is a formalized network funded by grants and contributions from partner organizations and housed within a nonprofit 501(c)(6) sponsor, the Oregon Coast Visitors Association.
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Oregon studded tire season ends March 31 Spring is here and it’s time to take off the studded tires. Oregon drivers have until Thursday, March 31 to remove them. “Drivers are encouraged to not wait until the March 31 deadline to remove their studded tires, especially if they aren’t driving in the mountain passes between now and then” said Luci Moore, state maintenance and operations engineer. While studded tires are allowed in Oregon from Nov. 1 through March 31, there are other good alternatives that cause less damage to roads, including other types of traction tires and newer chains that are much easier to use. A 2014 study concluded PACIFICCITYSUN.COM • March 25, 2022
studded tires cause about $8.5 million in damage each year to state highways. Drivers with studded tires on their vehicles after the March 31 deadline can be charged by law enforcement with a Class C traffic violation. ODOT maintenance crews continue to monitor highways and weather forecasts and remove any late-season snow or ice as soon as possible. ODOT notes that whenever motorists travel, they should plan for the weather. They say that after March 31, other types of traction tires or chains can be used if needed, or motorists can postpone their travel until conditions change for the better.
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