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County Commission closes courthouse but maintains essential services
The Tillamook Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on March 25 to prioritize employee health and close the courthouse and offsite county offices until further notice to all but essential personnel in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The order become effective March 25 at 5 p.m. “People are our greatest asset,” said Tillamook County Commission Chair, Bill Baertlein. “The health of our staff and their families and by extension, the entire community, is our top priority. We have the opportunity right now to encourage people to stay at home before they get sick, and that’s what we’re going to do.” The county will continue providing essential services. The Tillamook County Health Department will remain open. Other county offices providing essential services will be closed to the public and remain open for business via phone and email. “We want to take this opportunity to encourage our community to stay home and continue socially isolating,” said Baertlein. “We all know and love people who might not survive this virus. It will take all of us to prevent it from spreading in Tillamook County. Let’s all take this seriously and look out for one another. We’re in this together.” The commissioners will hold public county leadership meetings via conference call on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8 a.m. The public can find the call-in number and access code on the county’s website on the “COVID-19 Updates” page.
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SOLVE’S Spring Beach Cleanup has been moved to Sunday, July 5 due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. Visit solveoregon.org.
Asserting that the health and safety of Oregon’s communities has always been a priority for SOLVE, the organization has announced that, due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, it is postponing its Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup, presented by AAA, until Sunday, July 5. SOLVE says that beach cleanups on July 5 are crucial in removing litter and debris left from 4th of July celebrations, and, because of that, they view this date change as an opportunity to focus on a different challenge facing the health and well-
ness of the Oregon coast. In addition, SOLVE says they are excited to expand its partnerships with community leaders who have hosted annual 5th of July cleanups in the past. That said, SOLVE officials say they recognize the important role volunteers play in keeping the Oregon coast clean and healthy during the spring season and that removing marine debris and plastics is work that still needs to be done. In lieu of this statewide beach cleanup event in March, they are inviting all Oregonians to pick up as they go, whether
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they find themselves on the Oregon Coast or elsewhere. The organization is promising that more information will be sent out soon about how volunteers can help our beaches between now and July. SOLVE is a statewide nonprofit organization that mobilizes and trains tens of thousands of volunteers of all ages across Oregon to clean and restore neighborhoods and natural areas, and to build a legacy of stewardship for the state. For more information, visit solveoregon.org.
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Preserving the Plover Conservationalists are urging the public to respect snowy plover nesting areas now through Sept. 15
Beachgoers are being urged 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 signs and ropes that identify sensitive plover nesting areas and list restrictions to protect the small shorebirds during this period. Amongst the restricted areas is an area on South Sand Lake Spit, north of Tierra Del Mar. Plover beaches remain open to foot and equestrian traffic on wet, packed sand throughout 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, fires, and flying kites or drones. “We’re making great strides in reversing the downward slide of this species,” said Cindy Burns, Siuslaw National Forest wildlife biologist. “But it takes all of us, so we urge people to do their part to understand nesting season rules and to share the beach this spring and summer.” These small birds nest on open sand along Oregon’s beaches. Nests, and especially chicks, are well-camouflaged. During nesting season, human disturbances can flush adult plovers away from their nests as they attempt to defend their young from the perceived predator. 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 45 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 Shores Specialist for Oregon State Parks. “By planning your trip, you can enjoy the coast and help keep these special birds safe.” Detailed maps can be found on the Oregon State Parks website at oregon.gov/ plovers and on the Siuslaw National Forest website at go.usa.gov/xEh2h. Visitors to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (ODNRA) can review go.usa.gov/ xdwYQ to identify unrestricted recreation areas and information on riding motor vehicles on the sand.
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SNOWY PLOVERS and their nesting areas are being protected March 15-Sept. 15, including an area on South Sand Lake Spit, north of Tierra Del Mar. Signs and ropes identify the protected areas and provide a list of restrictions.
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UPCOMING RESTRICTIONS Later this year, visitors to a 2.6-mile stretch of the North Umpqua Spit within the ODNRA will see new restrictions, as plovers have returned to the area to nest after a long absence. Restrictions will be in place on the portion of beach south of Sparrow Park Road to the jetty, which is managed by the Siuslaw National Forest and has long been designated as critical plover habitat. The birds’ return prompts the same restrictions that apply at other plover beaches: the beach will remain open to travel by foot or horse on the wet, hard-packed sand only, with dry sand areas off-limits. “Visitors to the North Umpqua Spit will still have full access to more than three miles of beach north of the plover area,” Burns said. The date for when restrictions go into effect at North Umpqua spit has not been set. Visitors should look for signs and check the Siuslaw National Forest website at go.usa.gov/xEh2h for updates.
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BACKGROUND ON PROTECTIONS The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed western snowy plovers as a threatened species in 1993, when officials counted only 55 breeding adults. Since, the numbers of breeding adults have steadily increased, from 149 in 2009 to 423 in 2019. 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 — had contributed to the birds’ decline. Saveoregondunes.org is working with land managers to develop and implement a restoration strategy as well as raise public awareness about the need to restore the dunes ecosystem for snowy plover, rare plants and animals, and the unique recreation opportunities offered there.
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Officials report that medical care provider is first presumptive case of COVID-19 in Tillamook County The Tillamook County Public Health Department announced Thursday, March 26, that it has been informed of the first presumptive case of COVID-19 coronavirus in the county. The individual is a health care provider between 35 and 54 years of age. As of March 26, the provider is convalescing at home under quarantine. She is employed by the county and works at the Tillamook County Community Health Center. “Like all health care staff, this provider and other health center staff have been using recommended precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) to limit exposure and transmission, said Lisa Steffey, D.O., medical director of TCCHC. “Consequently, we expect to have limited the transmission to other staff or patients.” The Health Center clinic in Tillamook was closed immediately and staff sent home. “Staff have been instructed to stay at home, self-monitor for symptoms, and take all recommended precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” added health officer Melissa Paulissen, M.D. “Staff have been provided instructions by managers verbally and will also receive written information via email.” The Tillamook clinic will be closed for the rest of week and through the weekend for deep cleaning per CDC guidelines. The Center plans to re-open the Tillamook clinic Monday, March 30, depending upon the results of the public health investigation. “Since telemedicine (telephone and video) has been implemented at the Health Center, it is not necessary for patients to be physically present for an appointment,” Steffey said.
The mobile clinic will remain open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. this week. For information about cold and flu-like symptoms and COVID-19 symptoms, patients and public can call the COVID-19 line at 503-842-3940. The Public Health Department is working to identify and notify all known contacts of the individual through its established case investigation process. Those identified as contacts will be placed under monitoring and informed of any requirements for testing, selfisolation and/or medical care that may apply. COVID-19 is a highly infectious illness that spreads like the flu. Local and state health officials continue to urge all Oregonians to take steps to protect those who are most vulnerable to complications from COVID-19. Those considered “high risk” include adults 60 and older, or anyone with a serious health condition, including lung or heart problems, kidney disease, or diabetes, or anyone who has a suppressed immune system. To help control the spread of the illness the public is urged to stay home as much as possible and avoid gatherings. Every resident should take these basic steps to protect those most at risk: cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands; and stay home if you feel ill. TCCHC has been a Federally Qualified Health Center since 1994, providing medical, dental, behavioral and public health services. For more information about its services, visit https://tillamookchc.org/ or follow the organization on Facebook at TillamookCHC.
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SBDC offers services to keep companies struggling with shutdown afloat By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun COVID-19 and the closures it has ushered in may be threatening to sink area business of all sizes, but the Tillamook Bay Community College Small Business Development Center is pledging to continue to work with those organizations to right the ship. While advisers are not allowed to meet face-to-face with business owners, they are using video conferencing and phone calls to support the business community. The SBDC can be reached via phone at 503-842-8222, extension 1410 or 1420, or by email at arlenesoto@ tillamookbaycc.edu. Due to the large volume of calls, callers are asked to remember to leave a message. As of press time, SBDC Director Arlene Soto was in the process of developing industry-specific video conference calls where businesses will be able to call in, hear from guest speakers, and share information and resources with others. Soto told the Sun she hopes to have the program launched by March 27. To date, Soto says she has heard from a wide-range of businesses — and three to four times as many a week than what’s typical. She said that while she used to get about 50 emails a day, that number has now jumped to 100 to 200 messages a day. In addition to their financial concerns, she says they’ve relayed concerns about uncertainty, fear and a feeling of not being as connected. Soto said she has counseled businesses facing economic difficulties on ways they can apply for small business
she says about 30 percent will be financially disrupted by just a month of lost sales, but that the remainder have things in place to “get through at least a shortterm shutdown.” And Soto says many resources are already available. The Oregon Employment Department offers Work Share at oregon.gov/ employ/Unemployment/ Pages/Work-Share-Program. aspx to assist businesses to cover the cost of keeping employees on the payroll. And on March 6, Oregon was added to the list of states eligible for SBA disaster loans. The loan Courtesy photo application is available at ARLENE SOTO, director of TBCC’s Small Business Development Cendisasterloan.sba.gov/ela. ter, is still available via video conferencing or by phone to aid small Business Oregon also hosts business owners through the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis. a list of statewide resources loans and has recommended they conat oregon4biz.com/Coronatact vendors to request forbearance on virus-Information/. Regional economic their accounts. development organizations, too, have “And I’m recommending businesses loan funds available to assist busibe creative in how they make sales,” she nesses. said, noting that amongst the forwardIn order to maintain up-to-date thinking solutions are taking sales efinformation, the Oregon Small Business forts online. Development Center network maintains Another message is for businesses www.bizcenter.org, where businesses to avoid hitting the panic button. can find assistance. “When you panic, you’re not going “This is a challenging time for small to be able to think as creatively,” she businesses,” Soto added. “The SBDC is said. “We’ll get thorough this, but it will here to assist with any business queslook different when we get to the other tions and to share information about side. People will be operating businessresources to help. I care about these es a little differently and some of the businesses. I care about helping as businesses will not survive.” many of them as possible to get through Of the businesses she’s spoken with, this.”
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY’s parking lot at Cape Kiwanda was closed Sunday afternoon, March 22, ahead of a closure deadline of noon on March 23 as mandated by county commissioners in a resolution passed on Sunday afternoon.
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Tillamook County Commissioners unanimously voted on March 22 to close all privately-owned, county, state and federal parks in the county — for both camping and day use facilities — in an attempt to mitigate the potential spreading of COVID-19. The closure went into effect on March 23 and will remain in effect through April 28. It will not apply to those who live in parks full-time and pay month-to-month. The county also closed all transient lodging including hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and short-term rentals including condos to all visitors who are not providing essential services or are here for commercial reasons such as construction, trucking, etc. As well, boat launches will be closed to all but commercial fishermen that provide a retail food source. Beach access points and parking lots will also be closed, and no parking zones in public right of ways will be extended. In the announcement, the county said that COVID-19 represents an unprecedented threat to public health the likes of which has not been seen in the past 100 years and that the severity of the threat to life, health and safety calls for extreme measures and immediate action. They also noted that they care deeply about the economic resilience of its lodging providers and businesses in the tourism sector and are grateful for their sacrifices for the protection of their employees, guests and the community at large. The county is asking for the community’s support while the outdoor recreation opportunities offered by parks, beach access and boat launches are closed. During discussion leading up to the
decision on March 23, Tillamook County Commissioner David Yamamoto said a closure is out of concern for the health of the county’s residents. “To me, this is a life, health, (and) safety issue,” he said. “This is a pandemic and all of us on the Oregon Coast, we have not had a single confirmed case of coronavirus, COVID-19. Our intent here is to try to keep it that way. The intent here is to keep the residents of Tillamook County safe and free from this COVID-19. We’ve been hearing from so many different residents in Tillamook County these last couple of days. I think the vast majority of them agree with what we are intending to do here. This is going to be very difficult on our businesses, but ..if this gets out of hand in Tillamook County, it’s not going to be just businesses that are dying, it’s going to be residents, neighbors, friends, (and) loved ones that are going to be in a case of severe trauma. Our hospital, our medical staff will be inundated, unable to take care of the ones that could come down with this disease.” Tillamook County Public Works Director Chris Laity told the Sun that though the Cape Kiwanda parking lot is closed, pedestrian access is permitted. “The intent of the board order is to minimize large gatherings that happen in the parking lot (and) to minimize the spread of the virus,” he said. “People can still certainly walk through it and ride bikes through it. The intent isn’t to stop access to the beach, it’s to stop a high concentration of vehicles.” He added that the county’s effort to add no parking zones to Cape Kiwanda and other areas of the county will be exercised on an as-needed basis. He said that for starters, in Pacific City no parking areas would be established on Cape Kiwanda Drive, but not on streets feeding the thoroughfare. However, he did note that the board order provides enough leeway for additional no parking areas to be established should the need arise.
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VEHICLE ACCESS to the beach in Pacific City via the sand dune at the western end of Pacific Ave. has been closed by a Tillamook County Commissioner order that will be in affect until April 28. Page 6 • Pacific City SUN • March 27, 2020
McCraw announces his candidacy for county sheriff Lt. Gordon McCraw announced his candidacy on March 13 for the November 2020 election for Tillamook County Sheriff, a position currently held by Sheriff Jim Horton. Appointed as sheriff by the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners in August of 2019 upon the retirement of Sheriff Andy Long, Horton recently announced that due to personal and family reasons, he was withdrawing from the race for sheriff in the upcoming election. “Sheriff Horton recently approached me to say he would not be continuing in the election and asked if I would run in his place?” said McCraw, who currently serves as a lieutenant in the executive staff of the Sheriff’s Office as well as the director of Tillamook County Emergency Management. McCraw’s response was that he would be honored to run for the office. McCraw came to Tillamook County in 2006 after he and his family decided to move out of the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina. Lt. McCraw had been a police patrolman in the city of Gretna, Louisiana, just outside of New Orleans, and was recruited by Sheriff Todd Anderson at the time, to come to Tillamook County. McCraw had graduated from the Police Academy in 1996 and was a Patrol Sergeant and Senior Crime Scene Technician for the City at the time of his
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LT. GORDON MCCRAW has announced he is running for Tillamook County Sheriff in the November 2020 election.
transfer. The McCraws had ties to Tillamook through his wife’s Heidi (Schneidecker) family at the time. She had wanted to move back to the area for some time. Prior to becoming a law enforcement officer, McCraw served active duty in the U.S. Navy — 10 years as an air traffic controller and 10 years as an aviation forecaster. He retired as the Chief in Charge of the New Orleans Air Station Weather Office. About two years after his arrival, McCraw was appointed as the Director of Emergency Management where he has assisted the county through numerous severe weather events. McCraw says he has always given 110 percent in all he does. “Many already know my
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dedication to Tillamook County through my Gordon’s Update pages, Nixle, and my social media presence. I would continue to demonstrate the drive displayed during my time as your Emergency Manager into my new position,” he said. “As your Sheriff, I would work hard to continue the progress the Sheriff’s Office has seen in the past few years under the leadership of Andy Long and Jim Horton. There are many challenges in the county, and I hope to provide the necessary leadership to meet and overcome these challenges. I have learned that relationships are primary and know that I carry no biases, we will work as a team.” He said he would continue to work on achieving 24-hour patrol service to the increasing population and tourism of Tillamook County. “There is much work to be done with regards to addressing drug and mental health issues in the county,” McCraw said. “Homelessness is an increasing law enforcement problem throughout the state and even in Tillamook County. I have formed many relationships over the years as your emergency manager. I am certain these partnerships will help tackle the ongoing problems in our county. The Sheriff’s Office has made great strides over the past few years. I am proud of where we are currently and eager to take it even further.”
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In the wake of the government shutting down gatherings due to concerns of spreading the novel coronavirus, sharing the good news has become more challenging for churches across the country — including the many houses of worship that serve the faith community of South Tillamook County. Some have risen to the challenge and have already streamed sermons online while others are still working on the technical difficulties of the reality. As of press time, the Sun has been able to confirm that Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, located in Pacific City, and Beaver Community Church have been able to share the word through online streaming services. Those interested in tuning in to sermons by Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church Pastor Ben Dake can do so by visiting nestuccavalleypc.org and those wishing to hear a message provided by Josh Gard, pastor of Beaver Community Church, can do so by navigating to beavercommunitychurch.com/listen-to-sermons. Beaver Community Church sermons, which air at 11 a.m. on Sundays, can also be heard via the church’s app, which is available through the App Store and Google Play. Gard has begun a study of the book of James, which he says was addressed to Christians enduring trials of various kinds — and notes it still gives direction and encouragement to Christians facing the current situation. “Our hope is to offer encouragement and hope as we endure this disruption to our lives and to consider how to live well in the midst of it,” Gard told the Sun. Pacific City’s Pacific Coast Bible Church Pastor Dan Mason told the Sun he had plans to offer up video sermons on YouTube in the future but details weren’t available at press time. And while Cloverdale Baptist Church isn’t streaming services at this time, they are putting devotionals on their Facebook page and praying with people via phone and video calls. It’s a similar case for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cloverdale. While they aren’t hosting their own services, they are encouraging their congregation to watch livestreamed masses at archdpdx.org/live-masses, nationalshrine.org/ mass or wordonfire.org/daily-mass.
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The Nestucca Ridge Family of Companies, including Pelican Brewing Company, Kiwanda Hospitality Group and Nestucca Ridge Development, announced on March 21 it had decided to pause all restaurant and lodging properties to aid in the control of COVID-19. “Based upon the most recent information, we believe the right thing to do is to cease all lodging and restaurant operations as soon as possible to help control the spread of COVID-19 and protect our employees, our community, and the greater good,” said Mary Jones, co-founder of the Nestucca Ridge Family of Companies. “We want to be a part of the solution and have chosen to do our part by closing our properties.” The Nestucca Ridge Family of Companies has been a part of the Pacific City coastal community for more than 24 years and says it cares deeply about the people and the community it supports. They are making a commitment to re-open as soon as possible once the COVID-19 spread is under control. “We consider our team members
to be our extended family and want to ensure their safety and security in everything we do,” says Pelican Brewing CEO Jim Prinzing. “We are committed to our employees, the communities we share, and the guests we serve to uphold our core values and do the right thing for all.” “Our goal is to welcome our employees and coastal guests back as soon as we safely can, to continue to create extraordinary coastal experiences at our restaurants and lodging properties,” adds co-founder, Jeff Schons. Pelican Brewing will continue to operate their production brewery under guidelines set forth by the CDC for food manufacturing facilities. The Pelican’s award-winning beer can still be found at neighborhood markets or grocery stores. To find locations, visit pelicanbrewing. com/beer-finder/. Pacific City locations that are affected include Pelican Brewing - Pacific City, Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa, Meridian Restaurant & Bar, Hart’s Camp, Inn at Cape Kiwanda, and Stimulus Coffee + Bakery. Elsewhere, the Pelican Brewing Tap Room in Tiillamook and the Pelican Brewing location in Cannon Beach will also be closed. For more information, visit pelicanbrewing.com.
Chamber cancels candidates’ forum amid coronavirus concerns Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced that, due to COVID-19 restrictions issued by both Gov. Kate Brown and the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners, it is cancelling its Spring Candidates’ Forum, which was scheduled for April 21. The Chambers says the decision and the aforementioned government restrictions also fits in with its desire to do its part in protecting the health of its residents and visitors.
However, the Chamber does plan to hold a candidates’ forum in the fall. The Chamber has also cancelled its April monthly meeting, which had been scheduled for April 7. The Chamber is planning to resume its regular monthly meetings on Tuesday, May, 5, noon, at the Kiawanda Community Center, but has promised to notify members if there is any change. For more information about the activities of the Chamber, visit pcnvchamber.org.
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The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood with the Red Cross by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. As the coronavirus pandemic has grown here in the U.S., blood drive cancellations have grown at what the Red Cross says is an alarming rate. To date, nearly 2,700 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the country due to concerns about congregating at workplaces, college campuses and schools amidst the coronavirus outbreak. These cancellations have resulted in some 86,000 fewer blood donations. More than 80 percent of the blood the Red Cross collects comes from drives held at locations of this type. Here in the Oregon-Washington Region, more than 65 blood drives have been canceled, resulting in 2,000 fewer blood donations. The Red Cross is adding appointment slots at donation centers and expanding capacity at many community blood drives across the country over the next few weeks to ensure ample opportunities for donors to give. The Red Cross expects the number of cancellations to continue to increase, which is causing heightened concern for blood collection organizations and hospitals across the country. This blood shortage could impact patients who need surgery, victims of car accidents and other emergencies, or patients suffering from cancer. “I am looking at the refrigerator that contains only one day’s supply of blood for the hospital,” said Dr. Robertson Davenport, director of transfusion medicine at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. “The hospital is full. There are patients who need blood and cannot wait.” “In our experience, the American public comes together to support those in need during times of shortage and that support is needed now more than ever during this unprecedented public health crisis,” said Chris Hrouda, president, Red Cross Biomedical Services. “Unfortunately, when people stop donating blood, it forces doctors to make hard choices about patient care, which is why we need those who are healthy and well to roll up a sleeve and give the gift of life.” “We know that people want to help, but they may be hesitant to visit a blood drive during this time. We want to assure the public that blood donation is a safe process, and we have put additional precautions in place at our blood drives and donation centers to protect all who come out,” said Hrouda. The Red Cross has implemented new
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BOB STRAUB STATE PARK is amongst parks that Oregon State Parks & Recreation Department has closed to all access.
State parks closed due to COVID-19 concerns At the direction of Governor Kate Brown, and in keeping with the guidance that all Oregonians should stay home and stay healthy, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced on March 22 that the Oregon State Park system would close at the end of the day Monday, March 23. Dayuse areas also closed on March 23. OPRD previously ordered a campground closure that would have started April 3, and advised travelers to avoid day trips to full parks. With new guidance from the Governor, and clear signs that travelers were not following advice to avoid full parks, OPRD said a statewide state park closure was necessary. Beaches can be closed by OPRD at their discretion, and the agency said they will be closed if social distancing practices are not followed. All daytime park services will be closed statewide, including parking areas and restrooms. Campers will be refunded for all canceled nights. The closure applies to all access — including pedestrians and bicycles. OPRD is advising all travelers to follow the guidance to stay home to
stay healthy. While city and county parks and other public land managers are open at their discretion, with the recommendation they do so only if they can adhere to social distancing practices, Tillamook County has closed their parks. “We would have preferred an orderly shutdown of the system and to remain open for daytime visits, but our concern for the effects on rural health care systems requires us to move up and expand our plans,” says Lisa Sumption, director of OPRD. “We know this will cause a disruption, since we’re suspending service to everyone, even people who live near a park. Reducing contact between people is more important than recreation at the moment.” For Travel Oregon travel alerts, visit https://traveloregon.com/travelalerts/; for state park service reductions and closures, visit https://bit.ly/ OPRD-covid; for Oregon Department of Forestry information, visit https:// www.oregon.gov/ODF/; and for updates from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, visit https://myodfw. com/visit-odfw-wildlife-areas.
PUD grant to aid in Cloverdale revitalization Cloverdale merTillamook chants have formed People’s Utility Disa committee to trict has announced determine a way to winners of its 2020 create, identify and Community Supbeautify its downport Grant Program. town district. And TPUD is awarding that’s where the 12 organizations for grant comes in. their community Others receivprojects, including ing TPUD Coma $6,300 grant to munity Support Tillamook County Photo by Tim Hirsch Grants were: Historical Society CLOVERDALE is going to get a facelift thanks to the Camp Makuala for its Cloverdale Tillamook County Historical Society and a $6,300 for camp facility revitalization projgrant from TPUD. repairs; Helping ect. The revitalization is being spearhead- Hands Reentry Outreach Center for facility electrical improvements; Nehalem ed by Pacific City resident Sally Rissel unSenior Lunch for a meal-sealing machine; der the direction of TCHS, who adopted North County Recreation District for the the town as its 2020 project. Rex Champ Baseball Field renovations; The grant will help fund the placeRockaway Beach Visitors Center Chamber ment of 12 historical plaques on or near of Commerce Caboose for electricity at buildings, the creation of large historical the visitors’ center; the Hoffman Center banners that will be distributed to busifor the Arts for new electrical service at nesses in the town, and the development the Hoffman Wonder Garden; Tillamook of a walking map and business directory County Composite Flight – Civil Air Patrol for Cloverdale. Rissel said she hopes to for cybersecurity, robotics and search and have the plaques and banners up by rescue equipment; Tillamook Early Learnsummer so long as COVID-19 concerns don’t interfere for too long. Additionally, a ing Center for cold kitchen and lighting upgrades; Tillamook High School for extehistorical sign telling the story of the Nesrior lighting improvements; Tillamook Pitucca River is planned for the riverfront. lots Association for the Tillamook Airport In TCHS’s application to TPUD, the weather camera project; and White Clover organization also noted that their goal Grange for facility electrical upgrades. was to “document and celebrate the rich Tillamook PUD developed the Comhistory of Cloverdale.” Located on the banks of the Nestucca munity Support Grant program, which received 20 applications for the 2020 River, Cloverdale sits four miles inland distribution, nearly 19 years ago to assist from the Pacific Ocean on Highway 101. local nonprofit organizations in funding Once one of the leading commerce hubs projects that promote economic developof South Tillamook County, the unincorment in Tillamook County and enhance porated community is now predominatecommunity livability. ly residential but does feature a commerFor more information about TPUD cial district on the highway. services, visit tpud.org. Under the leadership of TCHS,
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THE SCENE AT CAPE KIWANDA on March 21 was more reminiscent of 4th of July crowds than the health concerns and social distancing recommendations surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and the recommendation to keep six feet of separation between yourself and others. Hundreds of beach goers were seen along the popular destination, many of which were in apparent close proximity to one another. As of 3 p.m., motorists were continuing to arrive and park on the beach via the beach access ramp that Tillamook County only opened earlier in the week — after a winter-long closure due to damage caused by sand erosion. The crowds were the impetus for Tillamook County Commissioners decision on March 22 to close all county access, as well as its parks and parking lots (see story facing page).
Chamber looking to help ailing business community By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun The Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce has begun looking at potential ways it can help its members — and the community in light of the shutdown caused by concern over COVID-19. It has floated the idea of using a portion of the $50,000 currently intended for tourism-related community projects that Tillamook County Commissioners approved on March 25 to instead purchase gift certificates from area businesses — Chamber members or not — that have been forced to close or, as is in the case of restaurants moving to take-out only, severely limit their offerings. The monies, which are expected to be the Chamber’s hand by the week of March 30-April 3, come via a small portion of funds collected through the county’s Transient Lodging Tax. “The idea is (struggling businesses) would have a little money now,” Chamber board member Doug Olson told the Sun. Olson added that the gift certificates could be later auctioned off and redeemed in the fall or later, which would presumably be after the big crisis is over. He said it would be his hope to help out businesses
suffering most such as restaurants, motels, and retail. That said, he also floated the idea of also lending at least some support to auto supply and hardware stores. Though he said he recognizes that money is expected to come in from state and federal sources that could help ailing businesses, Olson said a program like this could get money in the hands of businesses sooner rather than later. “The advantage of local (support) in our mind is we could get this done in a matter of a few days,” he said. Commissioner David Yamamoto told the Sun he was in support of the concept and that commissioners are seeking legal counsel advice to see if there’s a general consensus that it would be an appropriate and legal use of TLT funds. “The commissioners are going to weigh-in before they actually do it,” he said, adding that expanding the approach to include places like auto and hardware stores could potentially cross the line as it may not be considered a legal use of tourism funds. “We don’t want to see anybody get in trouble — that’s why we’re asking county counsel for guidance,” Yamamoto added. “I think it’s a great idea. I’m just not sure if it’s possible yet.”
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MLS 20-57
$89,000
FRACTIONAL DEEDED OWNERSHIP / ENJOY WORRY FREE VACATIONS....FOR LIFE! CALL TODAY FOR MORE DETAILS AND PRICING ON 3 BED/3 BATH FULLY FURNISHED
4 WEEKS PER YEAR!
The Cottages at Cape Kiwanda
CALL FOR 18 OCEANFRONT COTTAGES... CURRENT PRICING 3 Fantastic Floor Plans all units & INVENTORY are luxuriously appointed!
Real Estate with a Reason PANORAMIC VIEWS Ocean & River View Lots Becky Kirkendall
Principal Broker / Owner
503.701.1103 Becky@
ShorepineProperties.com
Mary Jones
Shae Lambert
Principal Broker
Real Estate Broker
503.550.7194
503.703.8299
Mary@
ShorepineProperties.com
Shae@
ShorepineProperties.com
Erin Fouchè
Colleen Hofer
Real Estate Broker
Real Estate Broker
503.510.8043
360.513.7632
Erin@
ShorepineProperties.com
Colleen@
ShorepineProperties.com
Real Estate with a Reason is at our core. We believe in meaningful transactions. We value our communities, clients, and the obligations those relationships require. We regularly donate a portion of our profits to charitable organizations both national & local.
LOT #39 or #40.....$ 99,900 LOT #20................ $169,500 • Fabulous clubhouse for owners • Fitness equipment • Indoor heated pool & jacuzzi • 9-hole putting course
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