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Neskowin Valley School is offering a series of sessions — around a variety of themes — as part of its Summer Day Camp OHA seeks input on which beaches to include in monitoring program Oregon Health Authority’s Beach Monitoring Program is inviting public comment on a list of beaches it is proposing to monitor this summer. The proposed list includes one beach in South Tillamook County — Neskowin State Park Beach, as well as two on the north end of the county — Rockaway Beach and Twin Rocks Beach. The OHA Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) works with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to pick beaches that need monitoring based on established criteria — criteria that includes pollution hazards present; previous beach monitoring data that identify water quality concerns; type and amount of beach use; and public input. As part of a flexible sampling plan,
beaches and sampling locations are routinely re-evaluated to ensure available resources best protect public health. Based on OBMP’s evaluation criteria, the list of proposed beaches for 2021 monitoring season, in addition to those in Tillamook County are: Seaside Beach, Cannon Beach, Tolovana State Park Beach (Cannon Beach), Short Sand State Park Beach (Arch Cape), D River State Park Beach (Lincoln City), Beverly Beach (Newport), Agate State Park Beach (Newport), Nye Beach (Newport), Seal Rock State Park Beach, Heceta Beach (Florence), Bastendorff Beach (Coos Bay), Sunset Bay State Park Beach (Coos Bay), Hubbard Creek Beach (Port Orford), Harris Beach State Park (Brookings), and Mill Beach (Brookings). A copy of DEQ’s beach evaluation
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is available upon request.The proposed list includes some of the most frequently visited beaches in Oregon, beaches where the program has found bacteria present, or beaches for which local partners and the public have requested monitoring due to potential pollution concerns. OHA and DEQ use available resources to monitor as many beaches as possible. However, with more than 360 miles of coastline, more than 90 beaches and just one full-time sampling technician, not all beaches can be monitored. OBMP will accept public comments and suggestions on the proposed 2021 beaches through April 26. To submit input, the public is asked to contact OBMP via email at Beach.Health@state.or.us or by calling 971-673-0400.
Tillamook County remains in COVID-19 high risk category With 49 cases in the April 4-17 timeframe, Tillamook County will remain in the “High Risk” category from April 23-May 6 in the state’s public health framework to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Kate Brown had announced, on April 20, updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. The framework uses four different risk levels for counties based on COVID-19 spread—Extreme Risk, High Risk, Moderate Risk, and Lower Risk—and assigns health and safety measures for each level. Effective April 23 through May 6, there will be 23 counties in the High Risk level — including Tillamook County, three at Moderate Risk, and 10 at Lower Risk. As case counts and hospitalizations increase and counties qualify for higher risk levels, increased safety measures for businesses and activities will resume. According to Tillamook County Director of Health and Human Services Director Marlene Putnam, as of April 23, Tillamook County had cumulative totals of 595 positive cases, 25 hospitalizations and three deaths. “Let’s again use those precautions and try to encourage people to receive the vaccine if they want it — and continue to look out for the health and safety of others by limiting the amount of people in your groups that you’re with and maintaining social distancing, washing your hands frequently and continuing to wear a mask,” she told Tillamook County Commissioners on April 21. “As we face more contagious variants and increased spread of COVID-19 in our communities, the best way to protect yourself and others is to get vaccinated,” said Governor Brown. “Until you, your family, your friends, and your neighbors are fully vaccinated, it’s also critical that we all continue to wear masks, maintain physical distance, and stay home when sick.” Though Tillamook County remains in the “High Risk” Category, its numbers are actually down. In the prior two-week period, when they had 66 cases, they would have qualified for the “Extreme Risk” category were it not for a new statewide hospitalization metric that requires COVID-19 positive patients occupying 300 hospital beds or more, and a 15 percent increase in the seven-day hospitalization average over the past week for counties to be put in the Extreme Risk category. This week there are 11 counties that qualify for Extreme Risk based on their county metrics, but are assigned High Risk because the statewide hospitalization triggers have not been met: Baker, Clackamas, Columbia, Crook, Deschutes, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Linn, Marion, and Polk. Three counties are entering into a two-week caution period. The two-week caution period applies to counties facing backward movement. Counties that reduced their COVID-19 spread enough to move down in risk level in the previous two-week period, but see their numbers go back up in the next two-week period, are given a twoweek caution period to re-focus efforts to drive back down creeping case numbers and give local businesses additional certainty on their plans for operating. This week, the caution period applies to three counties — Grant, Malheur and Umatilla Counties. The Oregon Health Authority will examine and publish county data weekly. County risk levels will be reassigned every two weeks. The first week’s data will provide a “warning week” to prepare counties for potential risk level changes. The next assignment of risk levels will be announced May 4 and take effect May 7. Updates to Warning Week data and county risk levels will be posted to coronavirus.oregon.gov.
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Join us for lunch or dinner at one of our three coastal brewpubs - Pacific City, Tillamook, or Cannon Beach. All three locations are open with Seated Indoor Dining and Patio Seating, plus our popular Curbside and Takeout options. Fly over and enjoy all three location’s patios, ideal for warmer coastal days and for catching a spectacular Oregon Coast sunset. Visit PelicanBrewing.com to stay up to date on all our current offerings, hours, and dining options. Cheers!
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Pampering Yourself Ritual 97135 offers line of organic self-care products By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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t may be a busy world, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take time for yourself. Enter Ritual 97135 Coastal Soapery and Candelarium, Pacific City’s newest retail outlet — and one that’s filled with goodies for pampering yourself. Located at the Shops at the Village, 34950 Brooten Rd., Pacific City, the store has been open for the past couple of weeks, but will hold its grand opening on May 7. It’s all under the leadership of Seaora Cuevas. An avid believer in organic products, she says most of the items found in Ritual 97135 are made with her hands, but, even those that aren’t are either all natural or have passed stringent testing to ensure their safe use. Amongst the self-care items found within the store’s walls are shampoos, conditioners, soaps, lotions, bath bombs and candles crafted with Seaora’s loving care and with whole ingredients. “They’re good for you; there’s no toxic materials in them,” she says. “I put good stuff in because if we’re not feeling good, we’re not producing well. It just translates. I want to remind people it’s A-OK to pamper yourself on a shampoo that is organic. It just feels good to do those little things for yourself.” One of her goals is to make the shop itself a welcoming place. “There’s no pressure,” she says. “It’s just relaxing when you come in here. I’m designing a space that is safe and sacred. So if someone has had a long day, they know that they can come in my shop and just decompress.” She’s also believes in the importance of journaling and carries several for people to record their thoughts in. “People forget that we carry so much in our mind during the day, and the world demands so much of us now that I don’t think people recognize that there’s self talk going on and so when you journal you releasing that self talk
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which is kind of giving your mind and your spirit more room to breathe, which is important. This world is so fast paced. Social media is pulling you this direction, society is pulling you in this direction…and everyone’s trying to be wealthy. I think people forget to look inward.” Seaora got her start making organic items some 30 years ago when her father made the decision to go all organic while the family was caring for her mom, who was undergoing cancer treatment. Though after eight years her mom did
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lose her battle with cancer, it was during that time that Seaora developed an appreciation for the health benefits organic self-care items can provide. Since then, she has marketed her products via wholesale in Lincoln City and throughout Oregon. though, because of a COVIDinfluenced market, the stores she served have closed shop. Enter the new opportunity in Pacific City. “It’s (all) to make people feel good and happy,” she says. “They can go home and cleanse themselves and just have that self ritual.” Ritual 97135 Coastal Soapery And Candelarium is open Thursday through Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. To find out more call the shop at 503-483-1029 or visit the store on the web at ritual97135.com or via Instagram: @ ritual97135.
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Beach parking restrictions go into effect State Parks Commission adopts rules limiting vehicular beach access By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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he Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously adopted amendments that will permanently restrict beach parking south of the boat ramp at Cape Kiwanda as well as the area north of the Tierra Del Mar access during its April 14 business meeting. The amended rule was filed with the Oregon Secretary of State on April 19. Access to the Cape Kiwanda beach area had already been limited to just boat-launching activities as Tillamook County Commissioners, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, closed the county-owned access ramp last year for all other uses. As part of the motion, the State Parks Commission directed Oregon Parks and Recreation staff to investigate fine-tuning its approach to vehicular-based access for those impacted by mobility disabilities as well as to collaborate with Tillamook County on the overall parking challenges of the Pacific City area. OPRD began the process in November 2020 to permanently close the beach at Cape Kiwanda to motor vehicle traffic from the boat ramp south for a distance of 1,300 feet. The beach beyond that was already closed from there to Pacific Avenue. Under the proposal, the area north of the boat ramp will continue to be available to boaters launching and retrieving vessels. Language of the proposed changes also includes an allowance for boaters to “sometimes” launch or land south of the ramp when beach or beach conditions make the area north of the ramp unsafe. The second change will be to make the beach from the Tierra Del Mar access to the mouth of Sand Lake closed throughout the year. Currently, that section is closed May 1 to Sept. 30 and on weekends and holidays. An area of that stretch also has an off-limit stretch that is enacted when needed to protect snowy plover nesting. In his presentation leading up the vote, Chris Havel, associate director of OPRD, outlined some of the concerns that were raised in public comments.
VEHICLES and pedestrians mixing on the beach south of the boat ramp at Cape Kiwanda are now a thing of the past after the Oregon State Parks Commission passed an amended rule that forbids all but boat launching activites at the Cape. Even those activities will only be allowed south of the ramp when conditions are adverse, but access will continue for that use unabated north of the ramp.
“We received comments from hundreds of people — more than 500,” he said. “We did receive a good number of comments that focused on comments about safety (and) about recreational use of the beach and why that’s important.” Havel added that additional issues that were raised by input revolved around the impact of both the closure and the transition the county’s adjacent parking lot has made from free to paid parking, the potential environmental impact of vehicles on the beach, and the resource that vehicles gave those with mobility disabilities. “We saw a large number of people highlighting the safety issue,” he said. “While
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“It’s controversial, but I think safety wins out for me in a huge way and I’m going to be very supportive of this rulemaking (change),” said Commissioner Victoria Berger. “It’s time, and I know that some businesses feel negatively impacted, but, actually, the mobs are still there. They’re not losing a lot of people. It’s the parking issue that I think drives people crazy more than the beach driving issue. We aren’t the parking issue people. That’s Tillamook County. And, so, I’m very supportive of this proposal and all the outreach that went into it.” State Parks Commissioner Lisa Dawson also chimed in. “Not being that familiar with the coast and business operations (there), I take very seriously the comments that the (rule change) will restrict and reduce business operations, especially since they know how businesses have suffered in the last year in general with COVID and all of those things. But, for me, I think the safety issues that are prevalent, and the recommendation from the committee overrides that concern, but it does bother me that there is that potential impact on the businesses.” Berger also drove home her point that the limitation at Cape Kiwanda isn’t removing an opportunity to drive on the beach, but the ability
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to park on the sand. “What this rule is really doing is stopping people from turning that area just (south) of Cape Kiwanda into a traffic jam parking lot,” she said. “You can’t drive there. You can just drive on the beach and park your car. And there are massive cars down there driving around while little kids are playing, (and) boats are trying to go out.” Commissioner David Yamamoto said he believes the rule changes are a positive move. “I think it really meets the needs of the residents of Pacific City,” he said, noting how many residents that originally supported keeping the beach open to vehicles had changed their mind. “At the beginning of the pandemic last year in March when (Tillamook County) Commissioners closed down beach parking, people from Pacific City that were always adamantly for the idea of parking on the beach were now saying, ‘When I go down to the beach now and walk on the beach, it’s such a totally different atmosphere.’ “Families can now relax,” Yamamoto added. They don’t have to worry about their kids getting run over. Many of them felt the timing was right. It’s going to be much safer on the beach at Cape Kiwanda.”
County expects to close on Jensen property by April 30 By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun Tillamook County is just steps from acquiring the Faye Jensen property, a 6-plus acre parcel that rests between the Kiawanda Community Center and the beach, for the community of Pacific City. The property is expected to close on April 30 for a purchase price of $2.875 million. “I’m hopeful; I don’t see a reason it won’t close at this point,” Commissioner David Yamamoto told the Sun. He added that though he has heard the opinion that the county already has a design and plans for the property, the reality is that the county has “ideas,” but, should the sale indeed go through, wants to involve the community before moving forward. “We need to involve the community on
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what exactly the Jensen property should look like,” he said. “We’re going to take the public approach as we always do. We’ll probably involved the (Pacific City-Nestucca Valley) Chamber and the (Pacific City-Woods) CAC. We want to make sure that everyone has a chance to voice their opinion. It’s a beautiful piece of property. There’s a lot of potential there.” And while he said the exact vision remains open, he did share that what it won’t be is a six-acre parking lot. “We’re going to try to figure out how it can best serve the community as a whole,” Yamamoto added. “If indeed it closes in April, we don’t want to put this off very long. I think we’re going to be in conversations with the CAC and the Chamber and see what schedule will work for everybody and then start having public meetings.”
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fter the pandemic having dashed its 2020-21 school year, Neskowin Valley School is gearing up to welcome students back — first at its 2021 Summer Day Camp and this fall for its 2021-22 school year. Known for its kindergarten through eighth grade experiential learning experience, NVS will begin accepting applications for the 202122 school year on May 1 and open enrollment for its Summer Day Camp is now available. Promising an imaginative and exploratory experience, the Summer Day Camp is open to those enrolling in K-8 this fall. Each weekly session is $150, but need-based scholarships may be available by emailing info@ neskowinvalleyschool.com. The series of three-day summer sessions begin June 29 and run 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. The camps include Animal Planet (June 29-July 1), a session focusing on exploration of the area’s
coastal ecosystem animals and offering a chance for participants to create their own animal; Where the Wild Things Are (July 6-8), during which students will visit their wild side while traveling to exotic places through literature, art and theater; Imagination Station (July 13-15), featuring an engineering design challenge; Myths & Legends (July 20-22), promising a journey back in time through stories, folklore and culture; Adventureland (July 27-29), which will give students an opportunity to reenact classics such as PacMan, Tetris, Super Mario, as well as the school’s own spin on Minecraft, Roblox, and Among Us; and Olympics (Aug. 3-5), a competitive challenge ranging from sports and games to puzzles and riddles. To register for either the 2021-22 school year or the NVS Summer Day Camp, visit neskowinvalleyschool.com. As well, the school is hosting a variety of programs — from paint parties to gardening days — for all ages available this spring and summer. Details are available at neskowinvalleyschool.com/calendar.
Tourism Network to hold April 29 quarterly meeting The North Coast Tourism Management Network is holding its next quarterly meeting, Thursday, April 29, 2-4 p.m. on the Zoom platform. The meeting is being billed as an opportunity to hear what its partners are doing to prepare
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Tillamook County has continued to make progress vaccinating its residents against the COVID-19 pandemic and has, as of April 23, administered 10,932 people — or 41 percent of its residents — with the first dose of the Moderna vaccine. As of that date, 27 percent had received both doses. Though all residents 16 and older are now eligible to make appointments to get their vaccine, currently only those 18 and older can schedule appointments in Tillamook County. That’s because the Moderna vaccine — the only one as of press time available in the county — can only be administered to those 18 and older. That may change soon, however — Tillamook County Health and Human Services Director Marlene Putman told Tillamook County Commissioners on April 21 that the county is working on providing access for those 16 and 17 year olds who would like the Pfizer vaccine. “Our partner Adventist Health has the right kind of storage for that,” she said. “We’ll be working with them and OHA and our schools to get that out to that age group real soon.” Residents can make vaccine appointments by visiting its online scheduling tool at https://tillamookchc. org/coronavirus/vaccines/. The county is also staffing a help line Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 503-842-3914.
An online panel discussion on forestry practices in the coastal region will be hosted by the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition on Thursday, April 29, at 6 p.m. “The Impact of Forestry Practices on Coastal Communities and Environments” is free and open to the public. The event is part of Oregon Shores’ year-long celebration of the organization’s 50th anniversary. The panel will be moderated by Ernie Niemi, president of Natural Resource Economics, a consultancy in Eugene. He also is co-director of the Forest Carbon Coalition, a national organization that promotes climate-smart management of U.S. forests. For more than 40 years, he has investigated and described the relationship between the natural environment and local economies, in Oregon and elsewhere. Speakers will include: Dr. John Talberth, president and senior economist for the Center for Sustainable Economy and co-director for the Forest Carbon Coalition; Dr. Shreejita Basu, water scientist at Sustainable Northwest, a regional nonprofit; and Dr. Michael Paul Nelson, Ruth H. Spaniol Chair of Renewable Resources and Professor of Environmental Ethics and Philosophy at Oregon State University. Talberth will speak on “How Industrial Logging Corporations Damage the Coastal Economy,” a presentation that will include
Man dies after being struck on Highway 101 Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded on April 17, at approximately 11:51 p.m., to a report of a pedestrian that had been struck on Highway 101 near mile post Z49. Preliminary investigation revealed a pedestrian, Quinten Hoptowit, 23, of Warm Springs, was laying in the roadway when he was struck by a northbound vehicle. The vehicle, described as a dark color crew cab pickup with a short box, open bed, and inoperative passenger side tail light,
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had left the scene. Hoptowit sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. OSP was assisted by Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Rockaway Beach Fire Department, Rockaway Beach Police Department and ODOT. Those with any information regarding the incident or the described vehicle can call the Oregon State Police Northern Command Center at 1-800-442-0776 or *OSP and leave information for Trooper Jace Huseby, case #SP21-100770.
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a review of the environmental-economic damages associated with conventional logging practices. The talk will focus on how these damages limit economic opportunities for coastal communities, and describe three key strategies to turn things around and help coastal communities thrive: reforming corporate land ownership laws, redirecting subsidies, and making timber corporations pay the full cost of their damages. Basu’s presentation will be entitled “Oregon Coast Community Forest Initiative: Case Study of Arch Cape Water District,” and Nelson will address interactions of science and ethics in environmental decision-making and management practices. To register, vist https://zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_qFcMw5hEQM6hMvioB2bhbw. For more information, contact Ed Joyce, 503-468-0995, edjoyce1590@gmail.com.
Pacific City/Woods PAC to meet via Zoom on April 28 The Pacific City/Woods Parking Advisory Committee has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, April 28, 1-3 p.m., that will be conducted via the Zoom platform. Though the agenda had yet to be released as of press time, topics of discussion at past events have included reviewing strategies on vehicle beach access, the pay-topark plan, a wayfinding program, roadway improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, stakeholder outreach, shuttle service, restrooms and more. To access the meeting, the public can visit https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/82636271523?pwd=S3NBcGtTYXVw b1k3cDlWWUFtK3Q5dz09 (Meeting ID: 826 3627 1523; Passcode: 345999).
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How Buying a Day-Use Pass Benefits County Parks Providing Safe and Inviting Spaces and Giving Back to the Community By Brook Wyntergreen, Destination Manager, South Tillamook County For the bulk of its existence, the Tillamook County Parks Department had operated out of the Tillamook County general fund. In the year 2009, they were removed from the general fund and became a special revenue fund department, meaning they were required to be Cape Kiwanda Public Restroom, built in 1980, serves approximately self-supporting and provide 500,000 people per year. It is outdated and due to its existing age all of the revenue necessary and heavy use, along with harsh coastal weather conditions, it has to pay for expenses, deteriorated to a state that it needs to be replaced. maintenance, upkeep, and any infrastructure improvements. Whether nights total) at 17 different sites. Annual the department sinks or swims is entirely up pass work-party partnerships engaged 127 to them. Since that time, their revenue stream people to work in the community, a $6k plus has nearly doubled. And the only way it has value. They partnered with Pacific City for 40 done so is by charging user fees. Yet with different sandwich board signs to direct traffic. increasing revenue, Tillamook County Parks Annual pass discounts so far, have provided still has a major financial hurdle to cross to 820 discounts for a total of $8,200. Twentyfulfill the many unmet needs that County Parks’ six disabled veterans have stayed 74 nights. assets require. Supportive partnering with different children youth groups; cross-country races and other The County Park’s mission is to provide safe public events; and the SOLVE group (beach and beautiful spaces for locals and visitors to cleaning) through in-kind parking and use of enjoy; to stabilize and protect existing revenue dumpsters all represent ways that Tillamook centers (aka campgrounds, day use areas, and County Parks gives back to the community. boat launches); and to care for and enhance what already exists. County Parks stewards over Tillamook County Parks does not control many assets that make the following activities visitors nor locals, they try to manage and possible: hiking, boat launching, picnicking, direct users so that they are able to have a paddle boarding, boating, fishing, walking dogs, safe and enjoyable experience. All funds from playing on playgrounds and many more. Every County Parks fees are dedicated to this purpose year, these assets get degraded, especially in and the opportunity to do more is growing. their marine environment. To keep these areas Tillamook County Parks Department has the of activity safe, County Parks has immediate 3rd highest quantity of county park campsites needs such as improving infrastructure, most of in Oregon. State Parks claims that the honesty which is as old as an antique car. County Parks factor from those paying for day-use is about wants to provide additional, useful amenities 60%. “When we started fees, it was a work-insuch as wifi in campgrounds but needs for take progress. It will be a challenge and a balancing care of its many restrooms and potholes first. act so that patrons understand what the purpose is,” said JoAnn. “You can only provide Revenue generation types: the level of service that you can afford.” 1. Day-use fee stations are now at nearly all of their facilities with respect to a Although fee stations are new for many County limited few. County Parks manages 21 boat facilities, they have helped County Parks to launches, many of which have never paid continue to grow their annual revenue in a for themselves and the revenue needed to positive direction. Which in turn, has helped maintain these launches has sometimes to bring the many amenities that outdoor come up a quarter million dollars short. This enthusiasts love and need, up to-date and leaves the few “golden goose” areas, such as hopefully better curated than ever before. Barview Jetty Campground, to pick up the tab Tillamook County is currently engaged with a for other areas. professional team of architects and engineers, 2. Annual day-use passes (which equals $0.15 utilizing parking pay station revenues, to /day if used 365 days a year) and a portion master plan and redesign outdated places of ODOT RV registration fees go to County and spaces such as the popular Cape Kiwanda Parks. Public Restroom. 3. County campgrounds have camping fees --- associated with camping maintenance, We will be sharing south county destination upkeep, utilities, sanitation and staffing. management news each month in the Pacific City Webb Park Campground tends to generate Sun. The topics covered and uncovered in this the 2nd highest revenue of the 6 county monthly column are written with an objective campgrounds. to illuminate the critical role of destination 4. Lastly, by saving as much revenue as management for South Tillamook County. Below possible, County Parks can apply for grant are key definitions. matching programs to best leverage their funds. This is primarily how they’ve Sustainable tourism can be defined by three accomplished major infrastructure projects. words: people, place and profit. It is tourism that takes full account for its social and Operational Expenses & Unmet Need environmental impacts, as well as current • Deferred maintenance happens when there and future economic benefits. The goal isn’t enough funding for projects after of sustainable tourism is to ensure that meeting operational costs. County Parks development is a positive experience for both deferred maintenance list primarily consists local residents and the visitors. For South of infrastructure – electrical, water, and County locals, this means enjoying a thriving roads. Not only do they need updating to community; jobs for hundreds of people; meet code compliance but also because they places to gather and connect with neighbors; are weathered - Cape Kiwanda restroom, and protection of natural resources, all with for example, can be patched together only an emphasis on minimal impact and a call for so much more before it will truly meet the stewardship. end of its life. Asphalt is “black gold and it is VERY expensive,” said JoAnn Woelfle, That’s the ideal, of course, but it requires Director, Tillamook County Parks Department. commitment from municipalities, the “Depending on the size, an RV area alone tourism industry and the community to make could cost three-quarters of a million dollars responsible decisions that protect people, to pave.” When they improve roads, they place and profit. And it takes an understanding improve safety and sanitation by reducing from the visitors that sustainable tourism is dirt, gravel, and dust. important to the community. • Primary operational expenses are utilities, Sustainable tourism leads to the definition fuel, staffing, garbage, chemical toilets, and of destination management: it is about janitorial supplies. coordinating actions with the goal of controlling the economic, socio-cultural and • A recently completed project was to upgrade environmental dimensions of a specific tourism the online reservation system, originally region, which is carried out by local authorities established in 2014 and historically held and tourism stakeholders in partnership, pdfs of maps. Prior to the online reservation following principles of good governance. It system, to make a reservation, people had considers all the elements that make up a to get in a line of phone calls, amongst tourism destination, including local residents, upwards of 500 calls received per day businesses, attractions, amenities, access and during the busy season, with limited staffing messaging. available to answer and return calls. In spring of 2021, the system was upgraded to Destination management does not mean inviting a current version that is now mobile friendly more visitors – it means effectively managing with integrated maps. Annual passes can those who have already arrived. now be purchased online, a huge time saver --for both visitors and staff. For more updates, please visit the website at Giving Back https://tillamookcoast.com/southcounty and In the past fiscal year, 2020-2021, County our Facebook page: South County Destination Parks has contributed $23,000 worth of Management. donations and partnerships within the Questions? Contact Brook Wyntergreen at community. During last summer’s wildfires, brook@tillamookcoast.com campsites were opened for 53 evacuees (196
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Enhancing Their Visits Beach ambassadors to share crucial information about recreating in Pacific City By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun The hunt is on for a few good men and women familiar with the joys and challenges of recreating in Pacific City as the Trail Keepers of Oregon seeks to fill enough volunteer shifts to operate a booth at Cape Kiwanda from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend every Saturday and Sunday. The program at Cape Kiwanda is entering its second year and is an outgrowth of Trail Keeper’s larger program, which serves trailheads in the Columbia Gorge and North Oregon Coast areas. Here in Pacific City, the program is set to run from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays when volunteers will be stationed under a blue canopy just off of the boat ramp on the sand in Cape Kiwanda. “It’s pretty fun,” says Arica Sears, who volunteered with her dad Dave last year and helped to get the program in Pacific City off the ground in 2020. “It’s a chance to hang out with visitors so they can ask about our local area — dory boats, tides, surfing, where to eat (and other activities). It’s an opportunity for locals to share knowledge with people. For some people, it’s the first time they’ve ever laid eyes on it.” Sears, who is the deputy director of the Oregon Coast Visitor’s Association and is still playing a part-time coordination role for
the effort, adds that the effort is supported by Oregon Parks & Recreation Department beach rangers. She said the idea is to turn beach users into beach stewards. “It provides customer service for the beach,” Sears added. “It provides that extra level of information and gives people the tools to do the right thing because a lot of times people are unintentionally doing the wrong thing.” The hope is that the program will build on last year’s success when, in 4-hour shifts, volunteers typically talked to 40-50 visitors. “It was very successful,” she said. “We were able to give (visitors) alternative places to go and information about the area. It was also a really good opportunity to talk to them about the dory fleet. It’s great to share our traditions in Pacific City. You’re giving people the opportunity Photos courtesy of Arica Sears to learn about the area and do the right thing while they’re here.” Though the information is varied that volunteers do provide, there is one issue they are staying away from — parking related problems. “It’s not their job to enforce parking regulations,” Sears said. Those interested in volunteering their time for the program can learn more and complete the necessary online training by visiting trailkeepersoforegon.org/trailambassadors/. The steps to becoming a volunteer include watching three videos, taking an online quiz and completing a background check.
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The Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum on Tuesday, May 4 for candidates running for local special district offices to share their vision and take questions from citizens of the region. The meeting begins at noon on the Zoom platform. Amongst the races on the May 18 ballot are board members for the Nestucca Valley School District, Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District, Pacific City Joint WaterSanitary Authority, Cloverdale Sanitary District (no candidates filed), Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority, Beaver Water District, Cloverdale Water District, Neskowin Regional Water District, and Hebo Joint Water & Sanitary Authority.
New bill could help Oregon recover its fish and wildlife The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says newly introduced legislation, The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2021, would provide vital new resources for the conservation of Oregon’s at-risk fish and wildlife species. The new legislation, co-sponsored by Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio, was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 22. The legislation would dedicate $1.3 billion annually to state fish and wildlife agencies to implement congressionally mandated State Wildlife Action Plans, like the Oregon Conservation Strategy, and dedicate an additional $97.5 million for conservation led by Tribal fish and wildlife agencies. ODFW estimates that $23 million per year would come to Oregon under the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. ODFW would use these new funds to implement the Oregon Conservation Strategy and connect more Oregonians to the outdoors. This would add an estimated 12 percent to ODFW’s current budget and greatly expand programs and partnerships that maintain healthy fish and wildlife populations by maintaining and restoring functioning habitats, preventing declines of at-risk species and reversing declines in these resources where possible. “From my perspective, passing this bill would be the most significant moment in fish and wildlife conservation in the United States this century,” said Curt Melcher, Director of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. “The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would allow us to fully implement the Oregon Conservation Strategy and truly begin to address species conservation proactively instead of the reactive, emergency approach,” added Melcher.
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to fill vacancies and new positions on the Short-Term Rental Committee. This committee is composed of 18 members and is tasked with examining potential solutions to community concerns and providing the Board of Commissioners with recommendations of actions that can be taken to help maintain balance between short-term rentals and full-time residences in our unincorporated communities. The Board is seeking applications for one community member from South Tillamook County, as well as one community member each from the unincorporated communities of Neahkahnie,
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State agencies will need to provide a 25 percent match in order to access funding from RAWA. Over 18,000 individuals have already donated more than $400,000 to the recently created Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund since the campaign launched in July 2020, which demonstrates that Oregonians are committed to supporting the Oregon Conservation Strategy and connecting Oregonians to outdoor opportunities. “Oregon has a strong history of protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and the lands and waters that support them. This new funding opportunity sets the stage for addressing key conservation issues of the 21st century, especially the impacts of the changing climate and ocean on Oregon’s ecosystems,” said Mary Wahl, Chair of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission. Some of the species that would benefit from these funds include red abalone, nearshore rockfish, Oregon spotted frog, pygmy rabbit, trumpeter swan, Townsend’s big-eared bat and white sturgeon among many others. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) introduced the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) with a bipartisan group of representatives, including House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA), Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Rep. Chellie Pingree (DME), Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID), Rep. French Hill (R-AR), Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA), and Rep. Jenniffer González Colón (R-PR). A version of this legislation in the 116th Congress was co-sponsored by Oregon Representatives Bonamici, Blumenauer, DeFazio and Schrader.
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Visit our office at: 5975 Shorepine Drive, Pacific City, OR 97135 (1/2 Mile South of Pelican Pub & Cape Kiwanda)
888-965-7801
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Custom Beach Home
Cozy Coastal Retreat
Charming Beach House
3 Bed/3 Bath Expansive open concept floor plan. Furnished and ready to enjoy!
3 Bed / 2 Bath Views with peeks of the ocean. Open living space with wrap around deck.
2 Bed / 2 Bath Charming Coastal Beach House. Recently remodeled In a private cul-de-sacs.
Pacific City $515,000 MLS 21-708
Neskowin $399,935 MLS 21-438
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Quality Printing Services, 4 Bed / 1.5 Bath Business For Sale Beamed ceilings, granite located on NW Hwy 101 Counters. Must See! Lincoln City $349,000 MLS 20-2287
Neskowin $665,000 MLS 20-2227
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Pacific City $435,000 MLS 21-702
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Custom home with main .16 acres Beautiful ocean level living. Property view lot. Amazing Sunsets and gorgeous view. includes 2 additional lots Pacific City $739,000 MLS 21-328
Pacific City $132,000 MLS 20-2365
1 Bed / 1 Bath Perched on a peaceful private hill. Neskowin $339,000 MLS 21-567
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Commercial building Includes 3 bed /1 bath apartment with views.
3 Bed/2 Bath / Boasts hardwood floors, custom cabinets and sun room
.11 Acres in Neskowin Village. Close and easy beach access.
.28 Acres in Nantucket Shores. Breathtaking panoramic views
4.32 Acres in Beaver, OR Private, serene, beautiful and creek front.
2 Bed/1 Bath getaway Quaint 50’s bungalow Large lot on canal.
Pacific City $725,000 MLS 21-338
Lincoln City $344,995 MLS 20-2646
Neskowin $250,000 MLS 21-414
Pacific City $124,900 MLS 21-294
Beaver $85,000 MLS 21-296
Pacific City $299,000 MLS 21-724
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
18 OCEANFRONT COTTAGES... 3 Fantastic Floor Plans all units are luxuriously appointed!
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PANORAMIC VIEWS Ocean & River View Lots
LOT #3..................$249,900 LOT #20................$169,500 LOT #23................$225,000 LOT #25................PENDING LOT #43............... $199,900
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