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Children and their families are invited to the annual community Easter Egg Hunt at Nestucca Valley K-8 School on April 16
After only holding a virtual event in 2020 and holding it only within Washington County in 2021 amidst concerns over COVID-19, bicyclists will once again take to two wheels as they travel one of four routes ranging from 25 to 100 miles when the American Lung Association of Oregon’s Reach the Beach bicycle ride returns Saturday, May 14. Registration is now open for the event, which is celebrating its 32nd anniversary this year. Ride options are a 100-mile trek from Tualatin, a 75-mile ride from Carlton, a 50-mile pedal from Amity and a 25-mile trip from Grand Ronde. There is also a “Ride Your Way” option in which riders pick the route, day and distance that works best for them. Speaking about the ride’s return to action at the April 5 Pacific CityNestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting, Julian Dillon, executive director of ALAO, said that he expects numbers to be somewhat lower than in past years. He added that about 1,100 have registered thus far, and he expects that number to rise to 1,500 by the day of the ride. That’s significantly less than the 2,500 that have typically pedaled into Cape Kiwanda for the ride. Another thing different will be the approach. As was the plan in 2020 when the ride into Pacific City didn’t happen due to the pandemic, riders will approach Cape Kiwanda via Resort Drive then take the Ferry Street Bridge into Woods and make their way to Cape Kiwanda via Sandlake Road from the north, turning south towards Pacific City on Cape Kiwanda Drive near Thousand Trails. The change was initiated by concerns voiced by businesses and residents on the negative effects of essentially shutting down the town by traveling through its core, as was happening via the old approach along Brooten Road. Dillon said that with riders of varying abilities starting from the four different locations, as well as winds expected later in the day, rather than a bunch of cyclists arriving all at one time, riders will be greatly spread out. For more information on the 2022 Reach the Beach bicycle ride, watch for the Sun’s extended coverage in the May 6 issue or visit https://action.lung.org/ site/TR?fr_id=22051&pg=entry.
Commissioners to hear appeal on proposed Tierra Del Mar campground The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual public hearing on Monday, April 25, starting at 8:30 a.m., to consider an appeal of the Tillamook County Planning Commission’s decision to approve a conditional use request to allow development of a 19-site recreation campground on an approximately 18-acre portion of a 58.51acre parcel in Tierra Del Mar. The hearing will address an appeal brought forth by Tierra Del Mar property owner Lisa MacyBaker and will be held at the Tillamook County Courthouse, meeting rooms A & B.
Accessed via Floyd Avenue, the proposed campground, owned by Oregon Treehouse Partners LLC, is located within the Rural Residential 2-acre zoned land, with the entire parcel split zoned as its 58 acres encompasses both RR-2 and Small Farm and Woodlot-20. The hearing will take place virtually with a livestream in what the county is describing an an effort to ensure the public is able to participate. In-person attendees will be required to wear a mask in accordance with the current County Courthouse procedures.
For instructions on how to provide oral testimony at the hearing, participants can access the Tillamook County Community Development homepage at co.tillamook. or.us/bc-pc or email Lynn Tone, office specialist for Tillamook County, at ltone@ co.tillamook.or.us to confirm their intent to testify. The virtual team meeting link can be accessed on the DCD homepage htco. tillamook.or.us/comrndev as well as a dial in number for those who wish to participate but are unable to participate virtually. Written testimony may be submitted to the Tillamook County Department of
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total of 35 environment-loving Oregonians rolled up their sleeves to participate in the Nestucca, Neskowin and Sand Lake Watershed Council’s cleanup of the Nestucca Bay Estuary on April 2. The event, which was co-sponsored by the Nestucca Anglers, was the first since the pandemic in what had been an annual event in its early years and biannual more recently. Praising the 27 to 28 volunteers that contributed their efforts along the bay, event organizer Jon Warren, board member of the Watershed Council, said it was a “family affair in a lot of ways.” “The Nestucca Anglers did a great job of getting the boats (organized),” he said. “Charlie (Royster of Oregon Coast Tours) did a great job of moving volunteers from
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the parking (at the Paciic City boat ramp near Bob Straub State Park) to the guard rails (boat ramp on Brooten Road).” Though at press time an exact poundage report had yet to be reported, Warren told the Sun that about 10 cubic yards was collected at the April 2 effort. That said, he suggested that the effort was reminiscent of the collection in 2019. “(In 2019), we had a little more than 2,000 pounds, (and it was similar this year)” he told the Sun. “It was a large range of stuff (that we collected) — from an 8-footlong dock float to (the collection of five) tires, a rocking chair and a whole bunch of small plastics.” Warren characterized the collection of debris to be both from litter and from residue hitting the Nestucca watershed from storm-related events along the river. For more information on the Nestucca, Neksowin and Sand Lake Watershed Council, visit nestuccawaters.org.
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OPRD extends comment period for proposed drone rules for state parks, ocean shore Oregon Parks and Recreation Department recently announced it is extending public comment on proposed Oregon Administrative Rules guiding takeoff and landing of drones in state parks and along the ocean shore. The new deadline for comments is 5 p.m. on April 15. 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. An opportunity for individuals to provide limited comment directly to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission has been added to their regularly scheduled meeting set for 9:45 a.m. April 13 at the Oregon Garden Resort. Individuals may register to provide comment to the commission in person or virtually. Time for comment will be limited based on available time. While there may not be time for everyone to provide oral comment during the meeting, written comments will be accepted after
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waiting in each Easter egg. The Lions Club will also be raffling off two Easter baskets loaded with goodies such as coloring and reading books, games, puzzles, crayons and candy. As well, each will include a plush animal. Tickets, available in advance at the Pacific City branch of Oregon Coast Bank, or at the Kiawanda Community Center, can also be purchased prior to the hunt. Cost is $1 each or six tickets for $5. The drawing will be held following the hunt, and proceeds will help the Lions fund the event. Those buying tickets need not be present to win.
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LONGTIME LOCALS Jerry and Wanda Roland were gifted a car as well as gas money on April 3 thanks to a fundraising effort organized by Meg’s Beachwood Bar & Grill.
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announcer asked the crowd how many people know what’s Wanda and Jerry going on here, to Roland of Pacific City which the crowd got a little more than they enthusiastically bargained for when they threw up their hands went to Meg’s Beachwood and cheered. Bar & Grill on Sunday, After the Rolands April 3 to listen to a little checked out the THIS 2012 Mercury Grand karaoke. Unknownst to donated car, a 2012 Marquis was donated to the them, the couple, whose Mercury Grand Rolands thanks to community car’s transmission had member Theresa Nelson. Marquis, everyone went out within the gathered back inside. last couple of weeks, were about to be Casey Hein told them about the donation recipients of a generous gift due to Meg’s jar and explained that she would use the owner Casey Hein reaching out to the money to help them with all the licenses, community to help the couple with a fees, and insurance, with $500 towards donation jar on the counter and posts on gas included. Facebook. Donations poured into the jar “Thank you very much,” Jerry said. and community member Theresa Nelson “Unbelievable...I cannot believe it. I can responded by donating a car to the effort. feel the love all over. Thank you very When the couple arrived at Meg’s much.” Sunday night, they were asked to come “To everyone here, you’re wonderful,” up in front of everyone gathered. The Wanda added. “Thank you.”
Tillamook Early Learning Center is hosting a family-friendly 5K Color Fun Run at the Port of Tillamook Bay on June 11 in which participants will walk or run a course that winds around the blimp hangar, air museum, newly developed disc golf course, and more — all the while getting periodically showered in colored powder. The Tillamook County Creamery Association, the event’s presenting sponsor, will send racers off from the starting line and welcome them back after their three mile journey. Children and leashed pets are welcome to participate. “By the end of the 5K, everyone will be covered in a unique design of colors that they can show off to friends and family at the finish line,” said Jaimie Rhodes, TELC executive director. “This event is sure to inspire awe and create lasting memories, and we are grateful to TCCA for supporting us as a presenting sponsor.” TELC will use proceeds from the run to support its local childcare program, which provides all-day licensed childcare and preschool for local families. “TELC provided more than $40,000 in tuition assistance to help our families with childcare expenses during the pandemic. The Color Fun Run will be a key part of raising funds to continue to offset that assistance and potentially expand our reach to include more families,” Rhodes said. The Color Fun Run costs $25, and participants that register before May 1 will receive a free T-shirt for race day. Children age 5 and under can participate for free, and there is no additional cost to bring leashed pets. To register, visit tillamookelc.org and click on the Color Fun Run icon. Registration will remain open through June 10.
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THIS SIGN AND THE HISTORICAL PHOTO MURALS on buildings in downtown Cloverdale were provided by a Tillamook PUD grant and The Tillamook County Historical Society. Member Diane Colcord, a retired “Bureau of Land Management visual information specialist,” designed this river sign. –Sally Rissel
Tillamook County community input sought on graduation requirements The Oregon Department of Education, working in conjunction with Oregon’s Kitchen Table, is seeking community input via a statewide survey in order to understand better how high school graduation requirements are working for a diversity of students. The statewide survey, which will be open until April 15, is part of a review of requirements contained in Senate Bill 744, passed by the Oregon Legislature last year. Information from the survey and from community meetings held in counties across the state will inform an upcoming report back to legislators about potential changes to high school graduation requirements. The overall goal of the community engagement stemming from SB 744 is to gain a better understanding of how graduation requirements are working for students. Oregon has not taken an in-depth look at high school graduation requirements in more than 10 years. The survey is in addition to a series of regional, online community conversations that were held in each of Oregon’s 19 Educational
Service Districts as well as community conversations and culturally specific outreach and engagement with communities around the state. Senate Bill 744 pauses the Assessment of Essential Skills graduation requirement that students take state tests or show samples of student work until 2024. During this three-year pause, students are still required to meet all other class and credit requirements to graduate, including existing requirements in reading, writing, and math. In order to receive an Oregon diploma, students must earn 24 total high school credits, four of which need to be reading/writing credits, and three of which need to be mathematics credits. These course and credit requirements for graduation have not changed. Available at https://bit.ly/oregon-hs-grad-requirements, the statewide survey can be taken until April 15 and is offered in seven different languages. Those with questions are being directed to email their queries directly to Oregon’s Kitchen Table at info@ oregonskitchentable.org.
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Singapore. His son, pianist David Kaplan, has been called “excellent and adventurous” by the New York Times, and praised by the Boston Globe for “grace and fire” at the keyboard. As soloist for numerous orchestras, including the Britten Sinfonia and Das Sinfonie Orchestra Berlin, he has performed recitals at the Ravinia Festival, Sarasota Opera House, Washington’s National Gallery, Music on Main in Vancouver, and Strathmore. The recipient of a DMA from Yale University in 2014, he earned his bachelor from UCLA, where he has also served on the faculty since 2016, and was appointed assistant professor of piano in 2020. Tickets can be purchased at the door (cash or check only) for $30 adults, $20 adults ages 18-29, and $10 ages 17 and under. For more information, visit neskowinchambermusic.com.
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The Nestucca High School speech team had a strong showing at the district meet at McMinnville High School on Saturday, April 2 with all five competing members — Brooklynn Goodwin, Lionel Brown, Kaitlyn Osias, Neri Tate, and Alison Blair — earning a spot in the state speech tournament scheduled for April 22-23 at Western Oregon University. Six other teams competed in the district tournament, which featured 1A to 6A sized schools. The contest was reportedly the only district competition in Oregon that was held in person. Goodwin, a junior, took her Informational piece on past medicine practices to districts. She is a co-champion and state qualifier. Brown, also a junior, took second overall in Impromptu Speaking, and will be going to state in Oratory where she’ll Photo courtesy of Kathleen Serven perform a piece about recycling. NESTUCCA SPEECH TEAM MEMBERS (l-r) Brooklynn Osias, a senior, took first place Goodwin, Lionel Brown, Kaitlyn Osias, Neri Tate, in Duo Interpretation with Blair, and Alison Blair are headed to the state tournadoing a piece about a Zoom ment scheduled for April 22-23 at Western Oregon therapy session during COVID University. times and second overall in Poetry (Children’s Poetry). was the first place Duo Interpretation Tate, a freshman, qualified for state showing with Osias. by finishing second with her Oratory Nestucca’s speech team struggled two titled “What is good and bad, really?” years ago when COVID began, and didn’t Her performance was a philosophical and have a team at all last year. This year, mind-opening discussion about the reasons former Nestucca speech coach Kathleen behind people’s actions. Serven was determined to get the team Blair, a junior, was the other co-champion off the ground again, and with the help and state qualifier in Informational speaking of co-coaches Heather Brown and Tyler with her piece about the Healing Power of Bentley, she says she is very pleased with Music. Her second state qualifying event the comeback team for the Bobcats.
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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, call 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, 503-842-6954. 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.
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2ND SATURDAY BIRD WALK April 9, 9-11 a.m. Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 7000 Christensen Rd., off of Hwy. 101, between Pacific City and Neskowin. Meet at lower parking lot and hike to upper parking lot. For more information, visit lincolncityaudubon.org/calendar. ARTIST RECEPTION April 9, 11 a.m.- p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Charlene Virts will demonstrate her unique techniques in making pine needle sculptures and baskets. For more information, visit lincolncityculturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994. NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES CONCERT April 10, 3 p.m. Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, 5195 Winema Rd., Neskowin. Mark and David Kaplan. Tickets at the door (cash or check only) $30 adults, $20 adults ages 18-29, and $10 ages 17 and under. For more information or to purchase season tickets, visit neskowinchambermusic.com. ‘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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NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING April 12, 6:30 p.m. Nestucca Valley Jr. /Sr. High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Call 503-392-3194 to get dial in information. TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING April 13, 9 a.m. Call information: 971-2543149, Conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only.) Live video available at tctvonline.com. NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD MEETING April 13, 4 p.m. Hebo Fire Station, 30710 Hwy. 101 S. Hebo. Call 503-392-3313 for more information. SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP April 14, 16 & 18, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/movewell/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text).
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NESKO WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING April 15, 11:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Catered lunch for $12 or bring your own. $3 fee to use the center. For reservations, contact Julie, 503-863-9307. GREAT OREGON COAST GARAGE SALE April 15-17. Throughout Lincoln City. For more information, including a map, visit LLChamber.com or call 541-994-3070. LIONS CLUB’S EASTER EGG HUNT April 16, 10 a.m. Nestucca Valley K-8 School, 36925 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. For ages preschool through fourth grade. Meet the Easter Bunny and explore a Nestucca fire engine. Hunt begins at 11 a.m. sharp. HELICOPTER EASTER EGG DROP April 16, 11 a.m. Hadley Ballpark, 955 Main Ave. N., Tillamook. Easter egg hunt, prizes and free hot drinks. Helicopter dependant on weather. Hosted by Living Water Fellowship. For more information, call 503-8426455. KIWANDA CORRIDOR PROJECT OPEN HOUSE April 16, 10 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Kiwanda Corridor Project concepts will be shared and public feedback received.
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For more information, visit tillamookcoast. com/southcounty/kiwanda-corridor/, call 503-303-8383, or email kiwanda@tillamookcoast.com. EASTER EGG HUNT April 16, 11 a.m. Rex Champ Field, next to the Manzanita Lighthouse. For kids up to 12 years of age. For more information, contact Kiley, 503-812-7679. TILLAMOOK ELKS LODGE #1437 ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT April 16, noon. Elks Park, Tillamook. For ages 1-12 years old – hunts will be divided into four age groups. KIWANIS ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT April 16, noon. Regatta Park, 2700 NE 14th St., Lincoln City. For more information, visit Facebook.com/KiwanisClubLincolnCity. CRABBING EXPLORIANCE April 17, 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. SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP April 18, 20 & 22, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/movewell/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text). NESTUCCA, NESKOWIN & SAND LAKE WATERSHEDS COUNCIL BOARD MEETING April 19, 6-8 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Open to the public. For more information, visit nestuccawaters.org. SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY April 19, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. TIDE POOL EXPLORIANCE April 19, 9 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. TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING April 20, 9 a.m. Call information: 971-2543149, Conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only.) Live video available at tctvonline.com. TIDE POOL EXPLORIANCE April 21, 10:30 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. THE BEN ROZENBLUM JAZZ TRIO April 21, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Jaz concert with improvised instrumental music. Tickets $20-$22. For more information, visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994. BEACHCOMBING EXPLORIENCE April 22, 9 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. MOOKULELE CLUB April 23, 11 a.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own ukulele or borrrow from the library. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 503-8424792. ELKS LODGE TILLAMOOK CHAPTER BANQUET April 23. Elks Lodge, 1907 3rd St., Tillamook. Bring family and friends. Dinner, auction, raffle, and games. Tickets $55. Doors open 4:30 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. For more information, call 503-842-6313. CLAMMING EXPLORIENCE April 23, noon. Meet at SW 51st St. pavillion in Lincoln City. Free event with no registration required. For more information, visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-9949994. SILETZ BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER DINNER April 23, 5:30-9 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Music by Taft High School Jazz Band, action, raffle and catered dinner. Tickets $100. For more information, visit SiletzBayMusic.org. To have your event added to the Sun’s community calendar, email information to tim@pacificcitysun.com
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Open house promises chance to give feedback on Kiwanda Corridor Project In it’s continued effort to gauge the wants, needs and desires of the community for the Kiwanda Corridor Project, the effort, which is being spearheaded by the Tillamook County Visitors Association and county government, is gearing up to host the community at an in-person open house Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m.-noon. A presentation on the Photo by Tim Hirsch future uses of the Corridor, which THE PACIFIC CITY TURNAROUND, which is locaincludes improvements of the ted on the west end of Pacific Avenue, is one of Cape Kiwanda Parking Lot, the several areas along Cape Kiwanda Drive that is Nestucca Community Alliance being looked at as part of the Kiwanda Corridor lot/community park, Webb Park, Project. The public is being invited to share their Cape Kiwanda Drive Multi-use feedback on current development proposals at an open house on Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m.Path, and the Jensen Property. noon. As previously reported in the Sun, both the April 16 can be found at tillamookcoast.com/ in-person open house and the already southcounty/kiwanda-corridor. live corresponding online event, which Feedback received through the Open became available April 8 at bit.ly/ House process will inform the preferred Kiwanda-Corrridor, offer an opportunity concept plan. This final step in the for the public to view initial alternatives planning effort will be shared with the and make suggestions for future revisions. stakeholder groups and the public again To date, organizers say, over the last before being presented to the Tillamook six months, multiple stakeholder groups County Board of Commissioners before have provided input in the concept design summer. Comments are invited at process. More details about the project kiwanda@tillamookcoast.com.
Fire District aims to improve insurance rating By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
In a follow through of a promise made to voters when they passed a bond that funded adding full-time firefighters, Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District is once again taking aim at improving its insurance rating. During an update he gave to members of the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce on April 5, Nestucca Fire Chief James Oeder said that staff are doing preliminary work on the effort now and that Insurance Services of Oregon will be visiting the district this summer to see whether NRFPD can further improve its rating of 5. “The pre-work has already started,” Oeder told the Chamber. “Our crews have done some figuring and the points needed to get to four are there and I’m 90% positive the points to get us to a three are there. You should see another substantiative (reduction in insurance rates).” In an April 7 interview with the Sun, he
elaborated on the significance of the effort, noting that the ISO rating system is based on a 1-10 scale, with 1 being the best you can possibly be, a rating that can really only be achieved by big metropolitan areas. “Two is almost there, and 10 is you don’t any protection at all,” he explained. “Our goal is to hit a 3, which is where a lot the agencies our size — and even bigger size — usually fall into.” Though he’s confident they have a legitimate chance at that benchmark, it’s not all under the control of NRFPD. “When they come, they look at our communication system (and) water supply system, (too),” he told the Sun. “They also look at what kind of equipment we have.” To date, the district has already communicated with relevant water districts as well as the county’s 911 dispatch service in an effort to provide ISO with the information they’ll need to make a decision. “(Our) goal of a 3 rating, (if achieved), is going to be a substantial savings for homeowners on their fire insurance,” Oeder said.
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