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Vol. 15, No. 376 • August 27, 2021 • FREE!
Jazzing Up Your Evening
Classics on the
Move
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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Historic Cloverdale Cruisin to welcome hot rods to classics during annual event on Sept. 4 Statewide outdoor mask requirements go into effect Governor Kate Brown announced on Aug. 24 new statewide outdoor mask requirements to help stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. Effective Friday, Aug. 27, masks will be required in most public outdoor settings, including large outdoor events, where physical distancing is not possible, and regardless of vaccination status. The Oregon Health Authority is also strongly recommending masking for outdoor gatherings at private residences when individuals from different households do not consistently maintain physical distance. “The Delta variant is spreading fast and wide, throwing our state into a level of crisis we have not yet seen in the pandemic. Cases and hospitalizations are at a record high,” said Governor Brown. “Masks are a quick and simple tool we can immediately deploy to protect ourselves and our families, and quickly help stop further spread of COVID-19. “The Delta variant is much more contagious than previous variants we’ve seen, and it has dramatically increased the amount of virus in our communities. Masks have proven to be effective at bringing case counts down, and are a necessary measure right now, even in some outdoor settings, to help fight COVID and protect one another.” Under the Governor’s direction, the OHA rule will require masks for all individuals — regardless
of vaccination status — in outdoor settings in which individuals from different households are unable to consistently maintain physical distance. The rule does not apply to fleeting encounters, such as two individuals walking by one another on a trail or in a park. While the rule does not apply to outdoor gatherings at private residences, masks are strongly recommended in those settings when individuals from different households do not consistently maintain physical distance. “It is much easier for people with the Delta variant, compared to people who were sick last year, to infect others around them,” said State Health Officer Dr. Dean Sidelinger. “This is because they have one thousand times more virus in their nose – which means that those around them are much more likely to get sick because this variant behaves so differently. We are starting to see instances where cases are clustering around events, like outdoor music festivals, that happen outdoors. Wearing masks in crowded settings — even outdoors — will help slow the spread of COVID-19.” The rule aligns with the exceptions outlined in the recent statewide indoor mask requirements, and does not apply to: • Children under 5 years old; • Individuals who are actively eating, drinking, or sleeping — as well as individuals living outdoors,
we are open!
such as persons experiencing houselessness; • Persons playing or practicing competitive sports, or engaged in an activity in which it is not feasible to wear a mask — such as swimming; • Individuals delivering a speech or performing — such as with outdoor music or theater; • Mask requirements for day-to-day operations at K-12 schools are not governed by this rule, and will instead continue to fall under the school mask rule. Outside public events, spectator events, and gatherings of the general public on K-12 school grounds will be subject to the rule. Childcare and youth programs will continue to follow existing OHA mask guidance; and • In addition, entities subject to the ADA must continue to comply with that law. “The combination of vaccines and masks is the most powerful way we can fight this latest surge of COVID-19 and save lives,” Brown added. “Vaccination continues to be the best way you can protect yourself and your family from the Delta variant, and the most effective way we can help our exhausted nurses and doctors, who are working around the clock to treat Oregonians sick with COVID in our ICUs — the majority of which are unvaccinated individuals. With the full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine this week, we have additional reassurance that the vaccines are safe and effective.”
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Join us for lunch and dinner at one of our three coastal brewpubs – Pacific City, Tillamook, or Cannon Beach. All three locations are OPEN with indoor and outdoor dining. Fly over and enjoy our newest seasonal Peach Trip, Ale with Peaches or Kreamsicle, an Orange Zest India Pale Ale. Visit PelicanBrewing.com to stay up to date on all our current offerings, hours, and dining options. Cheers!
or many, during these last 18 months of COVID concerns, the absence of live entertainment has left a hole — a chance to get together, enjoy each other’s company and, yes, even groove to some soul-satisfying music. Enter the brainchild of local keyboardist Martin Hemens, who has embarked on an effort to bring a bi-weekly round of tunes to Pacific City. Though he acknowledges that this second round of restrictions has the potential to put a damper on the effort, he’s still excited about the prospect. On the agenda is the soft jazz music of Left Edge on Tuesday evenings at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. The group has been playing to rave reviews on Sundays at Beachcrest Brewing at Salishan Marketplace — including several thumbs up from Pacific City residents. The live music here is set to get underway Tuesday, Sept. 14, 7-9 p.m., with a second date on the calendar penciled in for Sept. 28 at the same time. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is $5. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Children are welcome and will be admitted for half price with those under 12 welcomed in for free. As well, social distancing will be practiced and some outdoor seating will be available. “A lot of people in Pacific City have been saying we need some live music here,” Hemens said. “I enjoy listening to music, having a couple of beers and having some friends around me. That’s what’s in it for me (with this new event) and what’s in it for most people.” Left Edge features guitarist Greg Ernst, who boasts more than 50 years as a professional musician; percussionist and vibes musician Sandy Schaefer, whose experience includes 38 years as a college music professor; and bassist Gregory Berton, who played for 32 years with the San Diego symphony. And you don’t have to be jazz fan to appreciate the talent of this group Hemens added. “I describe (their music) as easy jazz or light jazz,” he said. “You don’t have to be a jazz cat to enjoy it.” Hemens, who plans to start the evening behind his keyboard as music lovers file in to the Kiawanda Community Center’s Great Hall, says the event also has the potential to welcome in additional musicians. “Hopefully, we’ll get some other musicians to come and jam,” he added. For more information about the new live music event held every other Tuesday at Kiawanda Community Center, call 503-9657900.