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Cold Water Coffee is Pacific City’s newest place for your caffeine fix..................2
Slingball Tourney to return, June 25-27
School District honors retirees for their more than 30 years of service...............5
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Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp to welcome summer campers ............................11
Vol. 15, No. 371 • June 18, 2021 • FREE!
The March into Summer
Clover’s Day Parade to highlight area’s dairy community, nation’s independence Central Oregon Coast is now open for razor clamming The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recently announced the opening of the central Oregon coast for recreational razor clam harvesting. Razor clamming is now open from Cape Lookout (just south of Netarts Bay) to the California border. Recent shellfish samples taken from the area indicate levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid have fallen below the closure limit. Razor clam harvesting remains closed from the Columbia River to
Cape Lookout because domoic acid toxin levels are above the closure limit. Mussel, bay clam and crab harvesting remain open along the entire Oregon Coast. Coastal scallops are not affected by biotoxin closures when only the adductor muscle is eaten. ODA does not recommend eating whole scallops. Commercial shellfish products sold in stores and restaurants remain safe for consumers. Paralytic shellfish toxin and domoic acid
we are open!
toxin are produced by algae and originate in the ocean. ODA will continue to test for shellfish toxins twice per month, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit. For more information, the public can call ODA’s shellfish biotoxin hotline at 800448-2474, the ODA Food Safety Division at 503-986-4720, or visit oregon.gov/oda/Pages/ default.aspx.
CARE-A-Thon raises $20,000 for poverty fighting services In its first-ever CARE-A-Thon fundraising event to Knock Out Poverty in Tillamook County, CARE raised $20,000 for local poverty fighting services. Proceeds from this year’s event will go directly into CARE’s client services fund. This fund supports assistance for the basic needs of families and individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness in the county. CARE officials say this is a major accomplishment, but that the organization still missed its goal of $30,000. That said, there is still time to make a difference before the end of CARE’s fiscal year. Those that did not participate in the event, but want to support poverty fighting services in the community, can make a donation to the CARE-A-Thon until June 30 by visiting careinc.org/donate or by sending a donation to 2310 First Street, Suite 2, Tillamook, OR 97141. “On behalf of all our staff, volunteers, and especially our clients, I want to thank everyone who came out in support of the CARE-A-Thon,” said Peter Starkey, executive director of CARE. “We knew this year’s event was going be different because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we honestly did not know what to expect, but the wonderful people of Tillamook County once again rallied to fight poverty and raise $20,000 for their friends and neighbors in the community.” Through CARE’s social services division, there are numerous funds and funding sources that support rental assistance or energy assistance, but, according to CARE, those are just two of any number of challenges facing low-wage workers and those experiencing homelessness in Tillamook County. Officials say that for all these other challenges, like unexpected car repairs, prescription medications, bus tokens and so much more, CARE relies on its client services fund. CARE’s spring fundraising event is the primary source of support for the client services fund, which is why the success of the CARE-A-Thon is so important in fighting poverty in the county and why CARE has plans to grow this event in the years to come. “We hope to build on the success of this year’s CARE-A-Thon and add a family friendly, in-person component to the event next year,” Starkey added. “We want to give the community an opportunity to come together once again and show their support for poverty fighting services in Tillamook County while having a lot of fun in the process. We are not sure what this will look like yet, but it will be in May 2022, it will be in person, and it will be fun for the whole family. We look forward to seeing you there and to your support as we strive to Knock Out Poverty in Tillamook County.” To learn more about CARE, its various programs or opportunities to get involved, visit CAREinc. org and like them on Facebook @ TillamookCARE. To learn what CARE can do for residents in need, call 503842-5261.
ALL THREE COASTAL BREWPUBS ARE OPEN FOR SEATED DINING
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 favorite seasonal Raspberried at Sea Volume II on the patio or our new draft offering, Hang Ten Double Hazy India Pale Ale. Visit PelicanBrewing.com to stay up to date on all our current offerings, hours, and dining options. Cheers!