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Summer school students get first educational experience at new Nestucca Valley Elementary facility Entries sought for Oregon Coast Children’s Theatre’s children’s art contest Entries are now being sought for “Images of Hope,” an art contest open to the children of Tillamook and Lincoln Counties where the Oregon Coast Children’s Theatre and its Youth Art Programs have their principal operations. The contest is open to youth K-12th grade and artwork can be in any medium and will be accepted until Oct. 10. The first 100 entries will be put into a drawing for gift cards, free art supplies, a few pizza parties, and more. The contest is looking for images of “Hope” through the eyes of a child. Organizers add that they are looking for entries that portray what the artist thinks of when considering “Hope for their future.” The artworks will be compiled in a mural to be placed in a Lincoln County Government Building, and, in the Tillamook
area, it will be part of a children’s exhibit of art. Entries should be sent via e-mail to occt. youthartprograms@gmail.com. For info, artists can call 503-790-0952 (statewide booking voicemail). Mailed entries can be sent to: OCCT “Images of Hope Contest” P.O. Box 538, Toledo, OR 97391. (Include contact info.) OCCT/OCCCA has been giving free family art kits through the library systems in both counties. Those that need help with some art supplies can contact directors, or check in at their local library in Tillamook County. Artists can also come to community art days in both counties. In Tillamook County, OCCT will be at the Fairview Grange Hall on 3rd Street from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each day on Aug. 13, 14, 20, & 21. This is for “Community Art and Service Days.”
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The Children’s Theatre & its Youth Art Programs will be using the grange hall starting in the fall for a new administrative office and event site besides their statewide programs. For those that miss out, schools will be contacted with more info in the fall after Labor Day weekend. Eric Sappington will be the chief artist for the mural to be painted at the Fairview Grange and is also looking for student artists, or local volunteer artists 10-18 years of age. They are being asked to send a sample of their work to him along with a contact phone number. Go to (Mercury-Home Facebook) to connect. Sappington is the associate artistic director for OCCT/OCCCA and will also head up “Images of Hope,” the new mural and exhibit for both Tillamook and Lincoln County.
The critically acclaimed Tillamook County Fair is making a highly anticipated return Aug.11-14 with the inspiring theme “ A Time to Shine.” The fair will be held at the fairgrounds at 4603 E. 3rd Street and will be open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. each day. Courtyard entertainment will take place daily. Some of the free acts that are showcasing their talents this year are Street Drum Corp, Washboard Willy’s One Man Band, vocalist Ronni Kay, Godfrey the magician, the Perry Gerber Band, cellist and violinist Justin Lepard, and musical entertainment by Robert Meade. Local dance performances, balloon artists and an ice cream eating contest will also add to the festivities. Also available every day are Brad’s House of Reptiles, carnival rides, vendors, and tasty fair food. Also, PariMutual Horse Racing will take place in the grandstand arena each day at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11 is opening day of the fair with kids ages 15 and younger getting in free between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with the donation of two cans of food for the Food Bank. Also on Wednesday are the famous Pig-N-Ford Races beginning at 5:30 p.m. and a free 8 p.m. concert in the grandstand arena by Thompson Square. Thursday, Aug. 12 is Pioneer Day which offers those 62 and older a $6 admission price. The Pig-N-Ford Races continue again at 5:30 and the annual Milk Chug a Lug contest takes place at 6:30 p.m. A free concert by Molly Hatchet begins at 8 p.m. Pig-N-Ford Races again take place at 5:30 on Friday, Aug. 13, and the 4H & FFA Market Animal Auction begins at 6 p.m. in the Pavilion. Frankie Ballard will perform a free concert in the grandstand arena at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 sees the Best Beard Contest, the championship rounds of the Pig-N-Ford Races will take place at 5:30 p.m., and the annual Demolition Derby begins at 7:30 p.m. in the grandstand area to close out the fair in style. Judged exhibits at the fair include entries in the following categories: Art, Crafts & Hobbies, Culinary, Floral, Land Products, Photography and Textiles. And, of course, the younger set will be showing off their 4H and FFA animal projects. However, there will be no Dairy Cattle Show for 2021. Fair admission tickets and parking passes will be available online at tillamookfair.com and at the Fair entrance gates. Daily admission for adults 12 and up is $10 and for 6- to 11-year-old children, it is $6. Seniors aged 62 and older can purchase a $6 ticket on Thursday, Aug. 12. A season pass good for one entry per day can be purchased for $30. Public parking is $5 per day, premium parking is $15 each day, and a premium season parking pass can be purchases for $60. Unlimited ride wrist bands are available online for $40. Visit tillamookfair.com for more information on tickets, events, and exhibits.
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RECENT WINNER of the Bob Rissel Flight Training Scholarship, Zeyon Hurliman (at right), poses with his instructor, Mark Farrier of Farrier Aviation.
Tillamook student soars Aspring pilot Zeyon Hurliman recently awarded first-ever Bob Rissel Flight Training Scholarship
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he Friends of Pacific City State Airport, at a July 28 ceremony at Tillamook State Airport, awarded the first-ever Bob Rissel Flight Training Scholarship, an award of $500, to Tillamook High School student Zeyon Hurliman, a member of the Tillamook Civil Air Patrol who has completed ground school from Farrier Aviation. The nonprofit Pacific City Friends group, which is administering the new scholarship, also said it will be awarding more scholarships each year. To date, Hurliman has soloed with Mark Farrier of Farrier Aviation, who is providing “affordable” flight time to Civil Air Patrol Cadets. The award honors Bob Rissel, a longtime resident of Pacific City and steward of the Pacific City State Airport who died in 2019. After his passing, friends and family contributed to a flight training scholarship fund in his honor. Rissel grew up in Carmel, Calif., during WWII, watching flight training nearby and spending hours at the Monterey Airport watching planes, knowing he would fly someday. He attended the San Francisco World’s Fair, where he was especially interested in the Pan Am’s Clippers — the revolutionary planes that transformed 1930 travel. Friends say his favorite part was the Pam Am hanger, seeing the China Clipper take off. While working for Continental Trailways, he traveled to small towns all over the south and took up flying in his spare time. He got his license in Amarillo, Texas, in 1952 in a Cessna 120. His widow, Sally Rissel, says that at every town he visited, he went to the airport and rented a plane for more flying time. He flew the oil pipeline checking for leaks in the panhandle of Texas. He dusted cotton in Childress,
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Texas, and Monroe, La. in 1955. He managed a hotel in Jamaica, where he again found a way to pursue his love of flying by joining the Jamaican Flying Club and obtaining a British flying license. He had to fly back and forth to Miami every six months to renew his visa and used a 170 Cessna that belonged to the club. And he also helped with relief during two hurricanes while in Jamaica, taking supplies to Cuba and Haiti. After returning to California, flying filled his spare time, and he kept a plane nearby. He moved with his family to Pacific City in 1973, near an airport and airplane hangar. The small aviation community in Pacific City gave Bob a chance to be part of the Tillamook Sheriff Air Patrol for search and rescue. He was also an aviation historian and spent many years as a docent at the Evergreen Aviation Museum. “He would be proud to be seeing his legacy promoting aviation and encouraging young pilots to enjoy flying as much as he did,” says Sally, who also offered congratulations to Zeyon Hurliman for winning the first scholarship in Bob Rissel’s honor. “Bob would be really pleased about giving the scholarship to this young man. He just couldn’t be a better candidate. He’s just so focused at a really young age and has decided this is what he wants to do. He’s at the airport all the time volunteering and learning about airplanes. This scholarship money will enable him to build hours and continue his goal to attend a bigger flight school at the Hillsboro Aero Academy and eventually achieve his goal to be an airline pilot.” For more information about the Friends of the Pacific City State Airport, visit https://sites. google.com/friendsofpacificcitystateairport. com/friends-of-pacific-city-state-/home. To learn more about Farrier Aviation, visit facebook.com/farrieraviation/.
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DR. BEN DOUGLAS (at right) will lead Adventist Health Tillamook’s Lifestyle Medicine Program, which was restarted the week of July 26. He will be assisted by medical assistant Sarah Armstrong (at left).
Adventist Health Tillamook restarts its Lifestyle Medicine Program Adventist Health Tillamook restarted its Lifestyle Medicine Program the week of July 26, after it was put on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally launched in January 2020 at the Medical Office – Plaza on the Adventist Health Tillamook hospital campus found at 1000 Third Street in Tillamook, the group program focuses on better health outcomes through diet, exercise, and positive reinforcement championed and instructed by Dr. Ben Douglas. Douglas is a 12-year veteran of Adventist Health, where he has a long history of supporting preventative heart health of patients. “Fun is a critical part of the program,” says Douglas. “We go on group walks, tours of the grocery store, visit the YMCA, and have guest speakers to learn from and engage with.” The Lifestyle Medicine Program follows the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, which bases its recommendations on science and research that impacts health. “We don’t focus on fad diets; instead, we focus on interventions,” shares Sarah Armstrong, Dr. Douglas’ medical assistant and 15-year veteran of Adventist Health. “The groups we support in this program rely on each other for support in-between sessions while building relationships toward a shared goal. People have said they find it helpful to communicate with others in the
group and felt supported in their journey toward better health.” Douglas and Armstrong are excited about seeing patients in the program again as well as what the future holds for it. Focusing on patients with heart disease and strokes is first in order of priority for expansion, plus supporting mental health through the existing parameters of the program. In addition, Douglas sees an opportunity in adapting the program for employee health at organizations in the Tillamook County area. For more information about the Lifestyle Medicine Program and how to participate, reach out to Douglas at 503-815-2292 or visit adventisthealth.org/tillamook/services/ lifestyle-medicine/. Adventist Health Tillamook is part of Adventist Health, a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 75 communities in California, Hawaii and Oregon. Their workforce of 32,900 includes more than 23,600 employees; nearly 5,000 medical staff physicians; and 4,350 volunteers. Founded on Seventh-day Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides compassionate care in 19 hospitals, more than 260 clinics (hospitalbased, rural health and physician clinics), 15 home care agencies, seven hospice agencies and four joint-venture retirement centers. Visit AdventistHealthTillamook.org for more information.
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Potluck Church seeks to bring neighbors together By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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new community fellowship opportunity is on the horizon when The Potluck Church debuts its firstever community picnic meal on Monday, Aug. 9 at Kiawanda Community Center. The service encourages people to bring a picnic supper and meet and greet their friends and neighbors over a communal dinner. As well, the new nonprofit is pledging to continue the get-together opportunity on the second Monday of each month at the Center, which can be found at 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. The monthly church picnics will run from 5-7 p.m. The brainchild of Pacific City residents Walt Amacher and Julie Krohn, both of whom are ordained in the Universal Life Church, Amacher says The Potluck Church seeks to give people a chance to get to know each other as a community. “The idea is just to get people together — unless you drink beer or fish, you don’t necessarily get together,” Amacher told the Sun, adding that the religious element is minimal. “It is loosely based on this idea that God’s just all around us. In order to appreciate him, we just need to appreciate the world and life. As Carl Sagan used to say, we’re all made up of star dust. The way we appreciate God is through appreciation of nature and that includes loving our fellow man.” But though when establishing the church, Amacher made the decision to designate it as a religious nonprofit, he said it wouldn’t
feature prayers, sermons or hymns. “It’s undenominational meaning it’s not based on any religion at all,” he explained. “It’s not necessarily Jewish or Christian. The whole focus is on fellowship and getting people together. “It’s somewhat community building, too — just getting people in the community to get to know each other.” Amacher says the idea, which he first considered in 2015, is an outgrowth of what he most appreciates about church activities — fellowship. “I was religious for several years, and the one thing I enjoyed about church is people spending time together,” he said. “It’s a new concept (and) radical in a way. In our church, if you want to admire your creator, you go sit by the ocean. We believe God is in everything.” Amacher also emphasized the main purpose of the church centers around food and fellowship. “The idea is to get people together, enjoy some community fellowship and have a picnic together,” he said. He also said there will be an effort to encourage attendees to donate so that the effort can not only pay its rental bills at KCC, but also contribute to organizations that distribute food to the needy. Though he said he had yet to work out details, Amacher suggested the possibility of contributing to the Grateful Bread’s “Grateful Grub” program or to one of the local food pantries. For more information about The Potluck Church, write the new organization at: P.O. Box 386, Pacific City, OR 97135.
Universal mask use now advised OHA recommends universal mask use for public indoor settings In responses to a large jump in cases and hospitalizations and new national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19, on July 27 the Oregon Health Authority said they are recommending universal mask use in public indoor settings throughout the state to protect Oregonians from the virus. “Today’s reported sharp rise in cases and hospitalizations in Oregon are sobering reminders that the pandemic is not over, especially for Oregonians who remain unvaccinated,” said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, state epidemiologist and state health officer. “The highly contagious Delta variant has increased tenfold in the past two weeks in Oregon, and it is now estimated to be associated with 80 percent of the new cases in Oregon. The use of face masks provides significant protection for individuals who are unvaccinated as well as an additional level of protection from a small
but known risk of infection by the virus for persons who have already been vaccinated.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who are vaccinated with currently available vaccines are protected from the virus and the circulating variants, including the Delta variant that is now seen in the majority of Oregon’s new cases. OHA’s recommendation aligns with the CDC’s new guidance, also issued on July 27, that everyone, including fully vaccinated persons, wear a mask in public indoor settings. OHA’s recommendation applies statewide, and not just in areas with higher infections and high transmission, as cases have increased across the state in recent weeks due to the Delta variant. OHA is continuing to call on local community and public health leaders, and businesses, to encourage vaccination and masking to prevent new outbreaks in areas of substantial and high transmission.
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Thrift Store moves to all-volunteer model By KAYLA MOSLEY for the Sun
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he coronavirus pandemic changed many things for many people and that includes the South Tillamook County Library Club Thrift Store. Due to the pandemic the thrift store, which is located along Ferry Street just off Brooten Road, switched from having paid employees to strictly volunteers. Thanks to this change, all of the revenue from the thrift store is now able to go straight to the library. “With 100 percent volunteers, the thrift store is able to lower the prices for the community making it more accessible for everyone,” said board liaison Mike Dill. “We have amazing volunteers,” said Thrina Parent, a thrift store volunteer and library club member. “But we could always use more.” Those that would like to become a volunteer at the thrift store are invited to send an email to: stclc101@gmail.com. Along with donations, every Sunday the library has a book sale at the Pacific City Farmers Market where shoppers can typically find great reads at a discounted price. Besides donations and the book sales, the thrift store’s sales are the main source of income
Firefighters battle hay barn fire in Hebo Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District firefighters battled a July 25 hay barn fire in Hebo just after 11 a.m. Though firefighters were eventually able to put out the blaze in the 60- by 60-foot hay barn, it took emergency personnel from not just NRFPD, but also North Lincoln and Tillamook Fire to gain control. Nestucca Fire Chief James Oeder told the Sun that the last unit left the site at approximately 3 p.m., though crews from Tillamook and North Lincoln left earlier to help battle wildfires in their districts.
Oeder said one of the challenges was the two tons of hay bales that were fueling the inferno. “It was fully involved by the time we were on scene,” he said. “We had to get all the hay out and get that spread out so it wouldn’t continue burning.” Amongst the biggest challengers, Oeder said, was just keeping up with the water supply needed to battle the fire. “We had two tenders that were shuttling water to us the whole time,” he said.
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for the South Tillamook County Library. This past year the library was able to replace the water heater, replace lights, and buy a new bookcase for the children’s section thanks to the generosity and support of the community. The thrift store is made possible by the donation of items from the community. They accept lightly used items such as decorative items, books, clothing, and accessories. They are only able to take in donations during store hours, Thursday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If the thrift store is closed, they ask that the public not leave donation items outside since it can ruin them. The thrift store is a 501c3 nonprofit, meaning all donations are tax deductible. During the wildfires last year, the thrift store opened their doors to families who suffered from the blazes. They allowed the families to come in and take what they needed to rebuild their homes. “We depend on the community for donations and they depend on us to get the items they need,” said Parent. Those that would like to become more active with the library are encouraged to become a Library Club member. It’s easy to join the club, prospective members simply fill out a form and pay the $10 annual fee.
inspecting the parking lot regularly to assure user compliance, remind users of the requirement to pay, and serve as an ambassador on behalf of Tillamook County. The wage for the position, for which weekends are required work days, is $20 per hour and interested people can apply through BBSI in Tillamook by calling 503-842-1145.
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Dory Days Sails Again
Photo by Tim Hirsch
Photo by Kayla Mosley
THE DORY DAYS PARADE returned July 17 after a one-year absence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It drew scores of spectators lining both Pacific Avenue and Brooten Road to see a wide variety of decorated dories, as well as entries such as horses and classic cars. Above, at left, the Mox Nix dory entry honored Rob Royster, who passed away earlier this year. Royster was a longtime honor of Sportsman’s Pub-n-Grub and board member of the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association. Later that same afternoon, he was honored by hundreds at a memorial service. Above, at right, Junior Dory Days Princes Zoey Roberts greeted the crowd-lined streets with a smile and a wave.
Photo by Kayla Mosley
Photo by Tim Hirsch
Photo by Tim Hirsch
IN ADDITION to the Dory Days Parade, the event, which holds the revered status of an Oregon Heritage Tradition event by the Oregon Heritage Commission, featured a dory boat display. Photos by Tim Hirsch
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Ready for Fall Learning
Summer school students get first educational experience at new Nestucca Valley Elementary facility By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
L
ast spring’s high school graduates and their families got a first-hand look at the gym during a commencement ceremony last June and Summer School students have reveled in the entire facility this past month as the new expanded facilities at Nestucca Valley Elementary School passed final inspections in mid-July. The school grounds, which underwent a renovation of its 28,000 square feet of its remaining existing structure as well as a 45,000 square foot expansion, will next host the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce for its Tuesday, Aug. 3 meeting at noon when Superintendent Misty Wharton will give business leaders in the community a tour of the facility. Wharton told the Sun that the district had planned an open house in late August or early September, but that is now likely to be postponed thanks to the CDC’s recent recommendation for everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear masks indoors. Regardless, the improvements has Wharton and her staff excited for the expanded services it is already offering Summer School students — additional services and facilities that she says will continue to pay dividends when school returns full force in the fall. Funded by a $25.7 million bond, the newly renovated portion features all new drywall, plumbing, windows, paint, bathrooms, ceilings, and every child’s favorite, the double-decker playground. “The kids love (the new playground),” Wharton said. “We’ve found that (in Summer School) they’ve been playing more collaboratively. They really enjoy their playground and take pride in it.” As well, it features new heating and cooling units that meet new requirements ushered in by the pandemic. And classrooms renovated to create a living skills classroom, special education resource room, and special education conference room were also a part of the finished product. “The living skills classrooms turned out really great,” Wharton said. A big part of the improvements is the water system where the brownish (but safe) H20 that once plagued the school is history. In its place is a system that provides clean and clear liquid refreshments. Likewise, the new portion is bringing a lot to the education table. The new wing includes five 6th- to 8th-grade classrooms, the school office, a media center, a computer lab, a kitchen, and a large career technology lab. Additionally, it features a 10,000 square foot gym that is built to immediate occupancy standards, which means it can be used as a shelter in the event of an emergency such as a subduction zone earthquake and any ensuing tsunami. Complementing that is the creation of an expansive commons area that, when combined with the gym, can accommodate 2,000. Other niceties include solar panels, a new school garden, and two parking lots — one for buses and staff and the other for the public. And a large generator will power the main infrastructure of the building in the event of a power outage. Safety, too, was a focus. For that, all doors feature safety locks and, in the interest of
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NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Superintendent Misty Wharton says she’s excited about the district’s new elementary school campus, which is currently being enjoyed by summer school attendees.
security, visitors will need to be “buzzed” in. The facility also features sight lines that provide staff a clear look at various angles, a feature that not only is a security measure against those outside but also helps to deter less than ideal student behavior. Another feature is a 60,000-gallon fire suppression water reservoir that not only provides a way to douse any potential fire at the school, but also will herald in a better fire rating — and thus lower insurance premiums — for area residents. It all adds up to a more exciting — and thus educational – experience for students says Wharton. “Part of being an educator is keeping it new and exciting for kids,” she said. “To have a new building for them to walk in (this fall) and tons of new experiences for them helps build a really positive culture.” Wharton also hailed the new gym as an important new feature. “The new gym means we can run all of our afterschool practices at one time,” she said. “We won’t have to run late. Kids will be able to be
home by 5:30.” Wharton added that the new gym gives the school the ability to host wrestling, volleyball and basketball tournaments. She also hailed the facility for its support of the area’s emergency preparedness effort. Staff and summer school students, too, have had rave reviews. “They love the playground,” Wharton said about the student and staff response. “They love how bright and inviting everything is. They love the new furniture, the new bathrooms. They’re just excited and proud to be in something new.” While all that amounts to an impressive list of improvements, it would not have been possible in today’s construction climate. Wharton said that the district’s project management firm has estimated that would the contract have been executed in today’s market, it would have cost $47 million — far more than the $25.7 million approved by voters. “We were able to value engineer so we didn’t have to sacrifice any (critical piece),” Wharton told the Sun.
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Man suffers injury in Sand Lake accident TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Sand Lake Deputy Tom Mayne, and personnel from the US Forest Service, Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District and Tillamook Ambulance responded to a July 25 serious crash at the Sand Lake Recreation Area. “It was a Quad versus Side by Side,” said Deputy Mayne. “The quad rider was not wearing a helmet and was seriously injured.” The injured man was flown by Lifeflight helicopter to the trauma center at OHSU. As of July 26, his condition was unknown. “He had significant injuries to his face which might have been minimized had he been wearing a full-face motorcycle helmet,” Mayne said. Oregon law does not require riders of ATVs to wear helmets if they are over 18 years old.
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Oregonians will soon have a choice about how they display their support for salmon habitat. A new salmon license plate design will be available Sept.1, or Oregonians can opt for the classic salmon license plate until August. Lowest-numbered new plates will be available through a special auction in cooperation with Oregon nonprofits that support salmon habitat restoration. The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department first debuted the salmon plate in 1998. Revenue from the specialty plate protects and restores native salmon habitat. To date over $8 million of salmon plate funding has been invested in Oregon. “When coupled with voter-dedicated investments from the state’s Lottery, this plate allows salmon supporters to show their true colors and invest in a worthwhile cause — healthy salmon habitat,” says Meta Loftsgaarden, executive director of the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board. The original plate was one of the earliest custom designs available in Oregon, and the
new design is a colorful upgrade, showing spawning salmon in a clear, cool stream. The new art was created by Gretchen Kirchner, an amateur artist and former graphic designer for Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board. The public can continue to order the classic plate design before they retire in August and can keep the classic plates on their car if they choose, while still supporting habitat projects. The new plates will be available for passenger vehicles through the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) beginning Sept. 1, but when and how Oregonians apply for the new plate matters. To guarantee landing the new salmon plate design, vehicle owners need to apply in person, online at DMV2U, or by mail on or after Sept. 1. Orders online or in person before Aug. 31, will receive the classic plate. More information about the new Salmon License plate is available at orsalmonplates. com. Registration fees and ordering information are available by visiting oregon. gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/Vehicle/index.aspx.
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f you’re heading towards the beach access west of the Beachy Bridge, you might stumble upon two camels. Frank and Calvin are two of the newest residents in Pacific City next door to Green Acres Beach and Trail Rides. West Coast Camels began offering camel rides last year. John Bonnander, the owner of West Coast Camels, calls the camel corral his smile factory. “If a camel doesn’t put a smile on your face, then there’s something wrong with you,” he said. Frank and Calvin are 17 years old and have been best pals their entire lives. Originally born in Tennessee, the camels have been with Bonnander in Oregon for the last 13 years. As camels typically have a lifespan of 30 years, these are two are hitting middle age, but that’s not slowing them down. Camel rides are offered everyday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There is no appointment needed. You simply show up to the corral and go for a ride. West Coast Camels typically runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. However, they do open early during spring break and will extend the time they’re open with weather permitting. Tina Lincoln, one of the camel wranglers, discovered them while at Green Acres going for a horse ride. Lincoln, an alpaca and sheep shearer, was captivated by Frank and Calvin. “They’ve got some personality. They have their own funny antics like nudging your pockets looking for treats. They’re just incredible animals to be near,” she said. West Coast Camels is hailed as fun for the whole family. They offer rides to kids of all ages. Currently, camel rides only take place in the corral, but Bonnander has plans to expand. He is working on getting a trail set up that leads to a breathtaking viewpoint. His hope is to offer sunset camel rides where couples can enjoy the ocean view with a glass of champagne and the company of two funny camels. To learn more about Calvin and Frank, visit their Instagram @ pacificcitycamels as well as their Facebook page. To complete their vacation, visitors can also take a horse ride along
the beach with one of Green Acres’ 18 horses. The ride lasts for an hour and goes along the ocean’s edge as well as through a trail. They also offer a two hour park tour ride for more experienced riders. “It was so relaxing, a nice escape,” said rider Allie ChiavettaOchoa. Photos by Kayla Mosley Chiavetta-Ochoa and her best friend Tyler Czamanske take an annual weeklong trip together every year. Czamanske treated her friend to the horse ride as a Christmas present. “It was great, so beautiful,” said Czamanske after unsaddling from her horse. Green Acres offers five rides per day and their typical season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Similar to West Coast Camels, they also open during spring break and will extend the weekends they are open if the weather permits. Green Acres has been a part of Pacific City for more than 10 years and every season their appointment books fill up with people from all walks of life. “We love working with the horses and meeting new people,” said Tina Cabal, Green Acres’ office manager. “We have people that come from all over — even New York and other parts of the east coast.” Those that would like to schedule a ride with Green Acres can visit beach-rides.com. The company can also be found on Facebook and Instagram @greenacresbeachandtrailrides.
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Calendar of
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NESKOWIN FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays, July 31, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Corner of Highway 101 and Summit Road, across from Neskowin Beach Wayside. Farm-fresh produce, arts and crafts and entertainment. Visit neskowinfarmersmarket.com.
TIERRA DEL MAR COMMUNITY CRAFT & YARD SALE July 30 & 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 5895 Bilyeu Ave., Tierra Del Mar, 4 miles north of Pacific City. Local artisan craft, household items, home décor, tools, sporting equipment, etc. ‘AND THEN THERE WERE NONE’ July 30 & 31, 7 p.m. and Aug, 1, 2 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook. Visit tillamooktheater. com for more information and tickets. MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET Fridays, July 30 and Aug. 6 & 13, 4-7 p.m. Underhill Plaza, 635 Manzanita, Ave. For more information, visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com. NESKOWIN FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays, July 31, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Corner of Highway 101 and Summit Road, across from Neskowin Beach Wayside. Farm-fresh produce, arts and crafts and entertainment. Visit neskowinfarmersmarket.com. MISSOULI CHILDREN’S THEATRE July 31, 2 & 6 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Production of “Johnny Appleseed.” Visit lincolncityculturalcenter.org for more information and tickets. KIWANIS CLUB GREAT BIG YARD SALE July 31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Tillamook, 3811 3rd St., Tillamook. Proceeds to benefit children’s services in Tillamook County. TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, July 31 and Aug. 7 & 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 200 Laurel Ave., Tillamook. For more information, visit tillamookchamber.org/Tillamook-Farmers-Market/. PACIFIC CITY FARMERS MARKET Sundays, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. South Tillamook County Library grounds, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Outdoor open air market featuring farm-fresh produce and arts and crafts. For more information, email pacificcityfarmersmarket@ gmail.com or visit their FB page.
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PACIFIC CITY FARMERS MARKET Sundays, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. South Tillamook County Library grounds, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Outdoor open air market featuring farm-fresh produce and arts and crafts.
JAZZ CONCERT Aug. 1, 6 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, corner of Fifth & A Streets, Bay City. Rob Sscheps and a TBA band. Recommended $20 donation for admittance. For more information, call 503-377-9620 or visit baycityartscenter.org. LINCOLN CITY FARMER’S AND CRAFTER’S MARKET Sundays, Aug. 1, 8 & 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Visit lincolncityfarmersmarket.org for more information. SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP Aug. 2, 4 & 6, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@ hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text). PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING Aug. 3, noon. Nestucca Valley Elementary School. Business and local events information. Tour of new school facilities. TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Aug. 4, 10 a.m. Call information: 971-2543149, Conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only.) Live video available at tctvonline. com. ‘AND THEN THERE WERE NONE’ Aug. 6 & 7, 7 p.m. and Aug, 8, 2 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook. Visit tillamooktheater. com for more information and tickets. NCA SCRAMBLE TOURNAMENT WEEKEND Aug. 6-8. Neskowin Beach Golf Course, 48405 Hawk St., Neskowin. For more details, call 503-392-3377 or visit neskowinbeachgolf.com. NESKOWIN FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays, Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Corner of Highway 101 and Summit Road, across from Neskowin Beach Wayside.
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY FAIR Aug. 11-14, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St. “A Time to Shine.” For more information, call 503-842-2272 or visit tillamookfair. com.
Farm-fresh produce, arts and crafts and entertainment. Visit neskowinfarmersmarket.com. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tillamook Transfer Station, 1315 Ekloff Rd., Tillamook. For more information, call 503-815-3975, email recycle@co.tillamook.or.us or visit co.tillamook.or.us/gov/solidwaste. PACIFIC CITY FARMERS MARKET Sundays, Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. South Tillamook County Library grounds, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Outdoor open air market featuring farm-fresh produce, arts and crafts, and entertainment. For more information, email pacificcityfarmersmarket@gmail.com or visit their FB page. NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m. Nestucca Valley Jr. / Sr. High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Call 503-392-3194 to get dial in information. SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP Aug. 9, 11 & 13, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@ hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text). PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATER SANITARY AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING Aug. 10, 5 p.m. Call the PCJWSA office at 503-965-6636 for more information. SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY Aug. 10, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. PAINTING ON THE BAY Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Schooler Restaurant & Lounge, 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd., Netarts. Easy and family-friendly. Free program – supplies provided. Visit explorenaturetillamookcoast.com to register.
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A New Venture Aquaculture plus agriculture: JAndy Oyster Co. purchases Hidden Acres Greenhouse As one Tillamook business owner ends a chapter of her work life, another local business looks to carry on the storyline. Debbie Smith, owner and founder of Hidden Acres Greenhouse and Café, retired on June 30 and sold the business to JAndy Oyster Company, which took over operations July 1. JAndy coowner Tamra Perman said the oyster company plans to meld the two beloved businesses into “JAndy Acres.” “It is exciting to see what Todd and Tamra are going to bring to carry on the nursery part and meld their oyster company with it,” Smith said. All the things that customers love about both shops will remain, Tamra Perman said. JAndy will serve its traditional menu at the restaurant in the former gift shop and café space, and shoppers can still purchase plants from the greenhouses. The new centerpieces for the restaurant tables – miniature succulent gardens planted in oyster shells – serve as a visual example of the blend. “There was a lot of love that’s been put into this nursery, and we are excited to build from that,” Perman said. “We want it to be a blend of Debbie’s nursery and our seafood.” A HISTORY OF HIDDEN ACRES Smith started Hidden Acres in her home in 1997. She moved the business to the nursery in 2003 after nearly a year of preparing the space for the greenhouse operation. “It was an old house … with property full of tires and trailers and blackberries. So we basically took a sad piece of property and put in the fence and the landscaping and the building and greenhouses,” Smith said. Her husband and children helped with much of the work, and the business quickly became a family operation. Smith aimed to create a homey, welcoming atmosphere at the business. “If the weather was nice, you could sit outside in the garden. And if you wanted to spend three hours out there talking to a friend, that was fine,” Smith said. As her children grew up, started families of
their own and moved east near Bend, Smith started considering retirement. She eventually relocated to Bend to be closer to her children and grandchildren but continued running the Tillamook nursery “basically long distance.” “For five years I’ve been traveling back and forth,” Smith said. Up until this year, she still had one son living nearby in Portland who could lend a hand with the business when she needed. However, he recently moved near Bend, too. “It just made it a little more isolated being here with the family all over in Bend,” Smith said. “JAndy’s offer to buy the business came at an opportune time for me, as far as being able to retire and move closer to my children.” Handing off the business she built from scratch was bittersweet, but Smith said the transfer was made easier because she knew JAndy owners Todd and Tamra Perman want to keep the business as a place that the community could gather. The Permans also agreed to add the nursery employees to their own staff. “The nursery was kind of my baby, and I just wanted to make sure it was going to the right people. To see that it is going to a family that already seems to love it made it easier. They want to make it a community spot, and I’m excited about that because I really think the community needs that,” Smith said. “This is not the end of Hidden Acres. It’s just a different chapter for it.” SPACE TO DREAM JAndy Oyster Company began growing oysters in 2012. For many years, the family-owned business processed and sold the hand-picked oysters in a rented warehouse at the corner of Seventh Street and Ivy Avenue in Tillamook. In 2019, the business added a small raw oyster bar in
TBCC accepting scholarships applications The Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation has announced the availability of more than $28,000 in scholarships to students enrolling in the upcoming fall term. The scholarship application process opens Aug. 9. Fall term classes begin Sept. 20. Scholarships awarded by the TBCC Foundation can help pay for tuition, fees, books, educational supplies and sometimes living expenses. “If you are thinking about returning to school, but you are worried about how to afford it, scholarships are a great option,” said Britta Lawrence, development director of the TBCC Foundation. “Scholarships don’t have to be paid back; it is basically free money to help support students in completing their goals.”
The scholarship process can be completed by visiting tillamookbaycc.edu and clicking on ‘scholarships’ under the ‘Financial Aid and Cost’ tab. Students fill out one application to assess their eligibility for several scholarships. The application closes Sept. 9, and scholarship recipients will be notified by Sept. 14. Funds will be dispersed for fall term. Fall term registration at TBCC will open Aug. 16. For a schedule of credit courses and non-credit community education classes offered throughout the term, visit the TBCC website. For more information regarding TBCC Foundation scholarships, contact Britta Lawrence at 503-842-8222, ext. 1026, or email her at brittalawrence@tillamookbaycc.edu.
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the warehouse. The move to Hidden Acres significantly upsizes the business’s square footage adding seating, a full-size kitchen space, a dedicated processing warehouse and storage areas for the oyster farm boats and oyster bags. “This is exponentially more space. The possibilities are amazing,” Perman said. “We can dream and create.” The new location also offers a large, beautifully landscaped greenspace JAndy plans to use as an area for lawn games, picnics or events. Perman said she hopes to eventually convert one of the empty greenhouses into a special seating area that can be rented for private gatherings. “We felt like an event and gathering space was something the community needs, and this is the perfect setting for it,” Perman said. The new location will even allow JAndy to grow much of its own produce, so it can have fresh ingredients for its shrimp cocktails and coleslaw. That particular plan is a favorite of Todd Perman’s son, Jacob, the company’s namesake and self-appointed “continuous improvement manager.” Tamra Perman expects the JAndy raw bar and restaurant to be up and running at the new location come September. Until then, customers can purchase oysters at the JAndy warehouse on Seventh and Ivy, or stop by Hidden Acres to buy plants, many of which are currently on discount.
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Kiser, 51, of Tillamook. Rose was transported to Tillamook Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Kiser was not transported for injuries. OSP was assisted by Tillamook Ambulance, Tillamook Fire Department, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook Police Department, and Oregon Department of Transportation.
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Summer program offers free meals to students Nestucca Valley School District is providing free grab-and-go meals to children during the summer. Lunch and breakfast are being served at the Nestucca K-8 on Aug. 3-5 & Aug. 9-12, from 11a.m.-noon. There are no income requirements or registration. Anyone age 18 or younger may come to eat. For more information, contact 503-392-3194, extension 403 or visit Nestucca Valley Food Services’ Facebook page. Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture partners with local organizations like Nestucca Valley School District to provide free meals to children when school is out for the summer. Nestucca Valley Food Services is an equal opportunity provider.
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STUDY asserts that spotted owl decline would be less if barred owls were removed.
Study claims removal of barred owls slows decline of spotted owls in Pacific Northwest By SEAN NEALON Oregon State University A 17-year study in Oregon, Washington and California found that removal of invasive barred owls arrested the population decline of the northern spotted owl, a native species threatened by invading barred owls and the loss of old-forest habitats. The conservation and management of northern spotted owls became one of the largest and most visible wildlife conservation issues in United States history after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the spotted owl as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1990 because of rapid declines in the owl’s old-forest habitats. Four years later, the Northwest Forest Plan was adopted and reduced the rate of logging of oldgrowth forests on federal lands. Despite more than 30 years of protection, spotted owl populations have continued to decline, with steepest declines observed in the past 10 years. Long-term monitoring of spotted owl populations across the species’ range identified rapid increases in the population of invasive barred owls as a primary reason for those declines, the researchers said. The study published this week in PNAS by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey, Oregon State University, and several other entities is the first to look at the wide-scale impact of barred owls on populations of spotted owls in the Pacific Northwest. The study focused on two sites in northern California, two in Oregon and one in Washington and found that spotted owl populations stabilized in all study areas where the researchers lethally removed barred owls (0.2 percent decline per year on average) but continued to decline sharply in areas without removals (12.1 percent decline per year on average.) The findings in the new paper inform future management decisions about the spotted owl population. “This study is a promising example of successful removal and suppression of an invasive and increasingly abundant competitor, with a positive demographic response from a threatened native species,” said David Wiens, the lead author
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