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Vol. 14, No. 352 • September 25, 2020 • FREE!
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Tillamook County Libraries to open their doors back up with an ‘express service’ model starting Monday, Oct. 5
Kilchis River Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze opens in October Looking for a little normalcy this fall? You don’t have to order your pumpkin for curbside pickup because the Kilchis River Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is open this October. Operating the first four weekends in October, the Hydrangea Ranch in Tillamook says a visit there offers some good, wholesome family fun. Patrons can pick their perfect pumpkin or specialty gourd from thousands of options and try not to get lost in the largest corn maze on the Oregon Coast. They can also jump aboard the hayride (masks required) and get a short tour around the farm. The pumpkin patch is outside and
can be visited while following social distancing guidelines. The Kilchis River Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is open each Saturday and Sunday in October from noon-5 p.m. The corn maze will go haunted Oct. 23-24 from dusk until 10 p.m. Fifty percent of ticket sales from the haunted nights will be donated to a local nonprofit that has yet to be determined. The five-acre corn maze is $7 per participant. A Kids Maze (for younger children) is also open for $3. The Haunted Maze is $10. Pumpkins are priced according to size. The patch is also available for rent for company parties, customer apprecia-
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KILCHIS RIVER PUMPKIN PATCH and Corn Maze will be operating the first four weekends in October.
tion, or other events. For more information, call 503-815-3762. The Kilchis River Pumpkin Patch is located at 9455 Kilchis River Road, Tillamook.
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Tillamook Creamery, EDC offering COVID-19 grants Economic Development Council of Tillamook County, in partnership with Tillamook County Creamery Association, announced on Sept. 16 the availability of $400,000 in grants to small businesses, defined as those with 25 or fewer employees, that have been adversely affected by economic conditions as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant is an equal match of $200,000 from the TCCA’s Hometown Resilience Fund and federal CARES Act funding provided by Business Oregon. The deadline for completing the application, which is available at edctc. com, is Oct. 16. The grant is restricted to Tillamook County businesses and to 501(c) (3) nonprofits that were prohibited from operation by Executive Order 20-12 or can demonstrate a one-month decline in sales of 50 percent or more. The decline in sales can be from the months of March 2020 up to the date of the application, as compared against sales in the month of January 2020 or February 2020, or as compared against the same period in 2019. Businesses need to be registered with the Oregon Secretary of State to do business in Oregon if required by Oregon law and must be current on federal, state or local taxes that were due on or before the date of the application. Businesses can use the proceeds for any business-related operating expenses. Funding amounts range from $2,500 to $25,000 depending on the number of employees and amount of 60-day fixed expenses, based on two months of expenses from January 1 through February 29, 2020. Some businesses and 501(c)(3) organizations may be ineligible, among them are those that have already received grant funds through the State of Oregon COVID-19 Emergency Business Grant program or from the Statewide Business and Cultural Support Program, and businesses that have received more federal CARES funding (e.g. PPP or EIDL) than available to eligible businesses set forth by this program in this application. Businesses are being advised to review grant applications for all restrictions and non-eligible conditions. “We have committed our company to helping Tillamook County businesses not only survive this crisis but thrive as they emerge from it in the future,” said Paul Snyder, executive vice president of stewardship at Tillamook County Creamery Association. “Our Hometown Resilience Fund is designed to support our neighbors in every way possible.” To support the program, the Tillamook Board of Commissioners approved an administrative agreement between the county and EDC on Sept. 23 that enables EDC to disperse the funds. “This is a great opportunity,” said Commissioner David Yamamoto. “If you and your business were affected by Covid-19 and any decisions that were made by the governor — I think even the county, perhaps — this is your chance to try to get reimbursed at least a little bit for damages that occurred to you.” For more about the program, businesses and nonprofits can contact Lindsey Gann at lindseygann@tillamookbaycc.edu or 503-842-8222 ext. 1420.
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARIES will open on Oct. 5 with an “express service” model that will limit patrons time in the library to 15 minutes. Branches will be open noon-5 p.m., Monday-Friday and the Main Library in Tillamook, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Commissioners discuss plan for paid parking at Cape, day-use fee hike for parks By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
only item with no vote planned — and no ordinance yet drafted — all three commissioners did offer their support and directed Hagerty Bigger fees mean more money to move forward and draft a board and more money equates to order. Hagerty told the Sun that she more services — services that are expects to have a board order ready sorely needed to ease the burden in time for commissioners to contourists bring to the county. That sider at their Oct. 7 meeting. was amongst the points made by “I absolutely support moving Tillamook County commissioners forward with this and creating a when, on Sept. 23, they discussed board order,” said Commissioner a proposal to not only raise fees at Mary Faith Bell. “We have a lot of Tillamook County Parks day-use day-use visitors to Tillamook Counfacilities but also establish a fee ty. We’ve been talking about that on program at several new sites — inPhoto by Tim Hirsch a regular basis. This year, we’ve had cluding the Cape Kiwanda parking TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS voiced their support for adding a more day-use visitors than anyone lot and the associated Hungry pay-to-park program at Cape Kiwanda as well as increasing day-use fees remembers ever. We need to be able Harbor boat launch. at Tillamook County Park day-use areas at their Sept. 23 meeting. They to accommodate the visitors when The discussion, led by Tillaare expected to vote on a board order formalizing the change on Oct. 7. they come. mook County Chief of Staff Rachel “The idea is to figure out how Hagerty, focused around a letter to generate revenue from our day “There are several strategies in (the from the Tillamook County Parks use visitors, and this is a good approach. Parking Management Plan) to mitigate Advisory Committee. In that letter, the PAC It’s a good way to do it to help us generate issues we’re having with tourism,” Hagerty is recommending that the county rename revenue to be able to do the things that need told the Board of Commissioners. “We’re the park’s fees to day use access fee or anto be done to accommodate those visitors working (on) the Cape Kiwanda parking lot, nual day use access pass; to increase day when they’re here. Also, for somebody who’s the multi-use path (that will connect) the use access fees from $4 to $10 and annual Pacific City turnaround to the Cape Kiwanda coming to the beach for the day, I don’t that day use access pass from $45 to $55 (with $10 is a difficult fee. I don’t think it’s a big parking lot, improved restrooms, garbage disabled veterans and seniors over 65 still imposition on our visitors.” services, public safety, parking enforcement able to purchase the annual pass for $45); And Commissioner David Yamamoto (and more).” and adding the following sites to the fee proraised similar points. The additional pay areas would leave gram: Aldervale Boat Launch, Anderson Hill “We can’t continue to make local resifive areas that would remain free includCounty Park, Barview Jetty County Campdents in the county pay for all the services ing Mugg Park in Pacific City, a short-term ground, Bayocean Peninsula, Bixby Boat that are provided for visitors,” he said. “We’re parking area for restrooms located along Launch, Cape Kiwanda Recreation Area, being brought into the 21st century with the the Nestucca River. Others that the PAC Happy Camp Beach Access, Hungry Harbor $10 daily fee for day trippers. It really does is not recommending fees for are: Netarts Boat Launch, Pacific City Turnaround (parkmake sense. I’m absolutely supportive of Community Parks, which are community ing area at end of Pacific Avenue in Pacific this. We’re not going to take a vote on this maintained; plus Cape Meares Boat Launch, City), and other undeveloped natural areas. (now), but it’s absolutely essential for TillaTillamook Tidewater Handicap Fishing, and In addition, the PAC is asking that revmook County to move forward (with this).” Twin Rocks Turnaround, all three of which enue from the Cape Kiwanda Natural Area, Commissioner Bill Baertlein also said offer handicap access. Pacific City Turnaround and Hungry Harbor he fully supported the concept. Hagerty noted that though the letter Boat Launch be deposited in a new county “We have issues with so many tourists came from the Parks Advisory Committee, fund to support implementation of the and a lack of a way of keeping our beaches the recommendations listed also had supPacific City/Woods Parking Management safe and keeping our parking safe,” he said. port from the Pacific City-Woods Parking Plan. The PAC would like a prorated amount “This is one of the solutions that we promAdvisory Committee. from the annual day use access pass to also ised to folks.” Though the proposal was a discussion be deposited in the new account.
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Tillamook County Libraries to reopen with ‘express service’
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By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
(at Nestucca Bay)
Readers will once again be able to browse for books inside the county’s library branches — including the South Tillamook County Library in Pacific City — starting Monday, Oct. 5 as Tillamook County Commissioners, at their Sept. 23 meeting, unanimously voted to reopen the system’s six branches on a limited basis. A board order confirming the vote is expected on Sept. 30. The plan, which Library Director Sara Charlton described as “Library Express,” will ask visitors of the library to limit their time to 15 minutes, wear masks and limit the groupings of people in the library to 10 or less. As well, at least initially, there will be no seating or furniture nor will computers or copiers be available. In addition, no programs are going to be scheduled until further notice and community rooms will not be available. Other key points of the program are that fines will be not collected due to health concerns regarding handling money, and staff will stay behind plexiglass while assisting patrons unless they are able to observe six feet of social distancing. Books, whether returned outside at the branch’s book drop or at the front desk, will be quarantined for five days. The main library will be open 9 a.m.5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the remaining branches — including the South Tillamook County branch at 6200 Camp St. in Pacific City — will be open noon-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. “I think we’re ready to open up to people,” Charlton told commissioners prior to the vote. “We’ll keep it simple at this point and add on as we see how things go.” In the leadup to the vote, commissioners shared their confidence in the plan as well as their reservations. “I really appreciate the work and the time and effort that you and the library staff
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ALL TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARIES — including the South Tillamook County Library (6200 Camp St., Pacific City) — are set to reopen on a limited basis on Monday, Oct. 5. and board have put into this,” said Commissioner Mary Faith Bell. “I know you’ve been working on this plan for months. I appreciate (Emergency Management Director) Gordon (McCraw) and the health department for (going) through the plan and approving it for safety. I just have to say that the library has been extraordinarily conscientious about COVID safety, and I see that reflected in the plan. I think people are eager to get back to choosing their own books, to browsing.” On the other hand, while ultimately supporting the plan with his vote, Commissioner David Yamamoto urged caution. “I’m a little concerned about what’s happening here — especially since the county courthouse and most county offices are still closed except by appointment,” he said. “If you look at what the doctors and the scientists are saying, they’re anticipating a possible resurgence of Covid-19 this fall. And I’m very concerned about that.” He also expressed concern over the recent uptick in cases and the possibility that the virus could spread at the library.
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“I’m just hoping we’re not opening the door for additional cases,” he said. “I’m very concerned about the staff of the library. To me, one of the huge issues is going to be enforcement. How do we make sure that people are wearing masks and staying six feet apart? We just have to be careful (and) watchful. We need to be ready to say that this is not working.” And for his part, Commissioner Bill Baertlein said he was initially concerned but ultimately was encouraged by the fact that the plan was guided by input from health professionals. “You’re following CDC guidelines, (and) you’ve worked with Tillamook County Health Department, and we’ve gotten no red flags from them,” he said. “You’ve worked with incident command, and they seem to be agreeable to this. For me, personally, it’s kind of like going to the grocery store. We have to follow the science. And (by following) the health department and the CDC, as long as (we) stick to our guns and follow the science, I think we’ll be fine.”
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inbrief TBCC Fall Term registration extended until Sept. 27 In an effort to help support students, Tillamook Bay Community College is extending its registration period for Fall Term to Sept. 27. Classes will now begin Sept. 28, instead of Sept. 21 as originally scheduled. TBCC officials say the decision to delay registration one week was made because it gives families extra time to adjust to K-12 students returning to school and settling into new routines before college classes start. To register, students will need to first apply for admissions at tillamookbaycc.edu if they have not recently taken classes at TBCC. There is no cost to apply. Once students receive a TBCC ID number, they will be able to register for credit courses. For a full list of credit courses, visit the college’s website. High school juniors and seniors currently enrolled at one of the Tillamook County high schools can take college courses for free this fall. They will also need to apply for admissions.
Pacific City-Woods PAC to discuss parking plan The Pacific City-Woods Parking Advisory Committee will continue its discussion of the Pacific City-Woods Parking Management Plan on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1-3 p.m., at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. The public is welcome to attend; masks are required and everyone’s temperature will be taken before entering the building. Interested individuals can also tune in by phone. The teleconference number is 1-971-254-3149 Conference ID 723 310 470#.
Pilot, passenger survive airplane flip unharmed By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun While reportedly practicing landings in his Piper Super Cub, a backcountry style plane featuring a tail wheel and designed to land more on gravel and grass surfaces than asphalt, a pilot flipped his plane at Pacific City State Airport on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Both occupants were out of the plane and walking around by the time Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District Fire Chief James Oeder was on scene. And Oeder said he was at the airport within four minutes of receiving the call at 11:49 a.m. Photos by Tim Hirsch Though on scene the pilot and plane owner declined to A PIPER SUPER CUB, a plane designed to land in the backcountry that was reportedly practicing landings on Sept. 22 make a comment, Friends of Paat Pacific City State Airport flipped, but neither occupant was hurt. Burden’s Towing later hoisted the aircraft back on its cific City State Airport co-foundwheels. er Robyn Holdman did speak to the Sun while crews worked to right the plane. “This kind of plane is for flying in the backcountry and landing on gravel and grass fields,” she said. “(The pilot) was practicing here today on an asphalt field. For this kind of plane (with big tires), it’s not meant to really land on asphalt, but this is a good place to practice because it’s a short field. He’s a capable pilot, (but) he just ground looped it. That happens when they lose control and spin it around or flip reportedly 30 gallons of fuel on board was ment of Aviation. it over.” observed to be leaking from a wing. Oeder added that none of the three The plane did suffer some apparent Taking care of flipping the plane back plane crashes he’s responded to in his tendamage to the wings, the nose and the tail. ure here were a result of airport conditions. on its wheels was Burden’s Towing of TilBoth Holdman and Oeder emphasized He said that the accident will be inves- lamook. that the accident was not caused by condiIn addition to Nestucca Fire, the Tiltigated by NTSB, who was contacted prior tions at the airport, which is classified as a lamook County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon to moving the plane. Oeder said there was “warning airport” by the Oregon Departinitially some concern because some of the State Police responded to the incident.
Dear Neighbors, It has been my privilege to serve as your South County representative on our Tillamook PUD Board of Directors. I’m asking for your vote on November 3. My goals for the next fours years are quite straightforward. • Continue to enhance and expand a reliable system recognizing the importance of dependable electric power to all homes and businesses. • Maintain an affordable rate structure for both homes and businesses. • Strengthen a system which values safety for both consumers and the employees who service the system. • Completion of the Neskowin transmission line and intertie to Pacific Power in Lincoln County. That connection will provide much needed reliability and safety for all of S. County. • Expand fiber optic cable to homes and businesses to increase availability of high-speed internet. • Continue aggressive community engagement. Tillamook PUD has been a good neighbor and employer for over 70 years. TPUD supports student scholarships and work study programs, a strong apprenticeship program for workers, community grants, local festivals, parades and much more. Through the Community Grant program TPUD has helped fund Neskowin Valley school improvements, an outdoor electric sign at the Kiawanda Community Center, improvements to the Pacific City airport, a powered gate for the Nestucca Valley Community Alliance and much more. Tillamook PUD is a consumer owned electric utility. Unlike neighboring counties, nearly all power comes from the Federal Columbia River System through the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Our rates are 25 – 30 percent lower than communities powered by Pacific Power or Portland General Electric. I am a strong supporter of public power. I will continue to spend four days a month in Portland and Salem meeting with BPA, state and federal officials and other utilities to understand, manage and control a very complex electric grid throughout the Pacific Northwest, Canada and California. I also support a fair and balanced contract for our represented employees. A contract which recognizes the risks in difficult outside work in harsh weather, unpredictable hours and which offers strong protections, good benefits and opportunities for all TPUD employees. Your PUD is financially strong and ready for future challenges. A recent refinance of existing debt drew responses from 14 lenders seeking TPUD’s business. My background as a local small business owner for 23 years, a degree in Business Administration, employment with large corporations, county government and a school district bring knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to my job as your Tillamook PUD Director. I also served as a director of the Pacific City JWSA prior to TPUD. I have also served on a number of local and state boards, committees and work groups including the Chair of the Tillamook County Budget Committee. I currently represent Tillamook PUD on the board of Tillamook Lightwave which is an organization owned jointly by Tillamook PUD, Tillamook County and the Port of Tillamook Bay. It’s part of the fiber optic high speed internet backbone in our county which serves major employers, government agencies, schools and more. We’re currently working on possible expansion of the fiber network which will help students with distance learning under Covid-19 requirements as well as the expansion of high-speed internet across Tillamook County. Since we are living in unusual times and cannot meet in a group setting for a discussion of issues, I’m offering my personal phone and email to you. Please call or email your questions and comments and I will try to respond within 24 hours. Email: dougolson-oregon@outlook.com Phone: 503.965.9919 Thank you again for your support in the past. I very much appreciate it. I ask for your vote November 3. Doug Olson, Pacific City
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Pelican Brewing introduces Cape Crasher IPA Pelican Brewing Company is now giving IPA lovers a new route to explore. Inspired by the pounding waves that crest iconic Cape Kiwanda and the dense shorepine trees that meet the sand, Cape Crasher IPA is a new release that offers what Pelican brewers are describing as a powerful wave of hop flavor followed by a clean and refreshing finish. The beer, which Pelican hails as boldly drinkable, is available now in 12-ounce bottles, six-packs, and on draft at Pelican brewpubs and other participating watering holes. “Whether you’re watching the waves crash on the beach or tending your BBQ all day, we wanted to create an IPA that is very drinkable and balanced, but still has a big, bold hop aroma,” says Dan Grissom, R&D Brewer at Pelican Brewing Company. “Inspired by our rugged, lush landscape and unpredictable weather, Cape Crasher showcases sweet pine, floral and zesty tangerine hop character to create a truly balanced IPA.”
Pelican Brewing has added this medium-bodied deep golden IPA to the core line-up of its beers, and says the move creates a complete IPA offering for its flock. Like all Pelican beers, Cape Crasher is born at the beach by a team of awardwinning craft beer makers known for brewing beer styles that they love to drink. Pelican has been honored with more than 450 awards including the prestigious 2015, 2016, and 2017 Australian International Beer Awards Champion Medium International Brewery; 2014 World Beer Cup Champion Small Brewery; and 2013 Great American Beer Festival Large Brewpub of the Year. Brewers credit the success to it efforts to create brews that are playful, but not frivolous. Pelican operates brewing and brewpub facilities in Pacific City, Cannon Beach, and its craft brewery in Tillamook, where it brews 40,000 barrels of award-winning beer annually and distributes to six states.
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RESIDENTS FROM BEYOND OREGON will once again be able to clam or crab in the state starting Oct. 7 as ODFW is lifting COVID-19 restrictions that had closed recreational clamming and crabbing to nonresidents.
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Nonresidents may clam, crab again as of Oct. 7 Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife announced on Sept. 23 that nonresident recreational clamming and crabbing closures that were in place due to COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted coastwide as of Wednesday, Oct. 7. Clamming coastwide and crabbing in ocean areas north of Cape Falcon and the Columbia River had been closed to nonresidents since April 11. The emergency rule was meant to limit visitation and crowding in coastal communities. The rule expires midnight Oct. 6 and will not be renewed. As a reminder, razor clamming on Clatsop beaches (from Tillamook Head in Seaside to the mouth of the Columbia River) remains in a conservation closure until Oct. 1. This is an annual summer closure to allow newly set razor clams to establish themselves on Clatsop beaches. At this time, south coast beaches are closed for recreational and commercial mussel harvesting due to the marine
biotoxin, paralytic shellfish poison. The closure runs from the south jetty of the Coquille River in Bandon to the California border. ODFW is also reminding the public to check for toxin-related closures before harvesting clams or crabs by calling the shellfish safety hotline 1-800-448-2472. Closures are also noted on ODA’S Recreation Shellfish page and on ODFW’s Recreation Report – Clamming and Crab Report. For more information about clamming on the Oregon coast, visit myodfw. com/crabbing-clamming. ODFW is also urging the public to continue following safety measures in place due to COVID-19 including maintaining at least six feet distance from anyone not a member of your household, wearing a mask when you can’t maintain social distance, washing hands frequently, and staying home if you are sick.
Tillamook County receives grant for school broadband Tillamook County schools are opening with remote learning this year, but according to Tillamook County, many of the area’s youth do not have internet access. To address this issue, Tillamook County applied for and was awarded $349,800 through the state’s Rural Broadband Capacity Program to support broadband connectivity. The county has dedicated a portion of its CARES Act distribution, and the Tillamook County Creamery Associa-
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tion, Hampton Lumber, and Facebook are also contributing funds to the effort. In what Tillamook County describes as a strong partnership with the county’s three school districts, Neah-Kah-Nie, Nestucca Valley, and Tillamook, funds will be used to subsidize hookup and access fees for those unable to connect. The county is exploring alternative options where broadband is not currently available.
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Governor Brown recently announced a new program to provide masks and gloves to small businesses in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor, in partnership with the Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board, allocated $10 million from the federal CARES Act funding for the purchase of protective supplies. The state of Oregon is fulfilling orders at no charge until resources are depleted. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees that are headquartered in Oregon with principal operations in Oregon are eligible. Business Oregon — the state’s economic development agency — and the Department of Administrative Services are collaborating to create the order and distribution process. Businesses with fewer than 10 employees will receive a box of 200 gloves and 100
masks, with larger businesses receiving up to 500 masks and 800 gloves. For now, businesses are limited to one order, with additional orders possible at a later date depending on availability. In addition to the small business program, the Early Learning Division (ELD) is providing supplies such as gloves, disinfecting wipes, masks and more to child care providers around the state as part of the effort. Child care providers approved by ELD to operate Emergency Child Care are eligible to order supplies and will need a license/ provider number to do so. The order form is online and the program is now accepting orders. Businesses and child care providers can access the form at: https://supplyconnector.org/states/oregon/free-ppe/.
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NVSD takes precautions after employee’s household member tests positive for COVID On Wednesday, Sept 23, Nestucca Valley School District Superintendent Misty Wharton announced to families in the Nestucca Valley School District that an employee working in the Nestucca Valley Jr./ Sr. High School building had a household member that tested positive for COVID-19. Following protocols issued by Oregon Dept. of Education and the Oregon Health Authority, the employee was asked to quarantine at home. Wharton stated that out
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of an abundance of caution, as of 11 a.m. on Sept. 23, all employees were directed to work from home for the remainder of the week. Comprehensive Distance Learning continued for all grade levels on Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25, as did food service and school packet delivery. Wharton also stated that the school building would be deep cleaned on Friday, Sept. 25.
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Rockaway. The Red Cross is also encouraging eligible individuals to schedule an appointment, download the free Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-733-2767 or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. In thanks, the Red Cross is offering a $1,000 Amazon.com Gift Card to five lucky winners who come to give in October. Terms and conditions apply; visit rcblood.org/unite. Additionally, those who come to give by the end of September will receive a free haircut coupon by email to participating Sport Clips Haircuts locations. More information is available at RedCrossBlood.org/Sport-Clips. Antibody testing may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual experienced COVID-19 symptoms. Donations are tested using samples pulled at the time of donation and sent to a testing laboratory where they will also undergo routine infectious disease testing. COVID-19 antibody test results will be available within one to two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. A positive antibody test result does not confirm infection or immunity. The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test. Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows standards of safety and infection control. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.
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Plasma from whole blood donations made through the American Red Cross that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood now to help ensure coronavirus patients and others who depend on transfusions have needed blood products this fall. In April, the Red Cross began collecting COVID-19 convalescent plasma from previously diagnosed individuals, who could only give at one of approximately 170 Red Cross blood donation centers across the country. Convalescent plasma contains COVID-19 antibodies that may help the most critical patients actively fighting this virus. Now, whole blood donations made at any Red Cross blood drive or blood donation center could be helpful in this effort. “Donations that come back positive for COVID-19 antibodies now undergo secondary testing to confirm antibody results, and that enables the Red Cross to then potentially use the plasma from those donations for COVID-19 patients,” said Dr. Erin Goodhue, executive medical director of direct patient care with the Red Cross Biomedical Services. “With approximately 2 percent of the U.S. population testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies, every donation is important to ensure patients with coronavirus have access to every treatment option available.” Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Tillamook County are Sept. 30, noon-5 p.m., and Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Shilo Inn, 2515 Main Avenue N., Tillamook; and Oct. 15, noon-4:30 p.m., at St. Mary’s by the Sea, 275 South Pacific St.,
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3 Reliability. Doug Olson supports a strong, reliable,
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3 Affordability. Doug Olson supports a rate structure which
remains affordable for all, including our businesses. A rate structure which is based on public power from the Federal Columbia River System.
3 Safety. Doug Olson supports a safe, well designed, and
protected system for both customers and employees who service the system.
3 Neskowin Transmission Line and Intertie.
Doug Olson supports the planned addition of a new transmission line to South Tillamook County and an intertie to Pacific Power in Lincoln County. Electric power from two directions enhances both reliability and safety for South Tillamook County.
3 Community Engagement. Doug Olson supports the
continued engagement of Tillamook PUD in community activities, education, grant opportunities, festivals, parades, and more. Tillamook PUD has been a good neighbor and excellent employer for over 70 years.
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Commissioners begin consideration of property tax exemption proposal for workforce housing In the first of two public hearings, Tillamook County Commissioners heard testimony on Sept. 23 on a proposed ordinance that, if enacted, would establish a property tax exemption for workforce housing for up to 10 years. The proposed ordinance is part of the county’s answer to an earlier Housing Needs Analysis, which Tillamook County Housing Coordinator Jake Davis said revealed a “large, severe housing crisis.” He added that key factors revealed in that report were that the county needs an additional 2,600 units over the next 20 years over and above current construction levels, that the current rental vacancy rate is only about 1 percent and that from 2018 to 2019, the year over year increase in home sale prices was 12 percent. “Those are pretty alarming numbers,” he said. “We particularly need workforce housing and rentals. The problem we have is that building this housing is very expensive for developers to justify due to a number of factors.” Enter the idea of property tax relief for developments committed to providing housing for workforce housing — identified as households making 120 percent of the area median income. In 2020, Tillamook County’s area median income at 120 percent was $70,200 and the 100 percent mark $58,500. Requirements for the program are that individual units eligible for the tax exemption must be affordable to those making 120 percent of AMI, which is defined as 30 percent of their monthly income; and that the average rent of the units must be affordable to a household making 100 percent of AMI. As well, units must be multifamily with a minimum of three units. While there was a time set aside for public comment, the county heard from
PCJWSA to consider automatic water meter upgrade on Oct. 6 The Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority is continuing to move forward with the idea of upgrading to automatic water meters and expects that issue to be on the agenda when the PCJWSA Board of Directors meet via conference call on Tuesday, Oct. 6, starting at 5 p.m. In the leadup to the meeting, the board held a workshop on Sept. 22 to hear a presentation from Authority Manager Kirk Medina, who said the most cost effective vendor would allow PCJWSA to upgrade its manually read meters to an automatic drive-by reading system for $290,000 in capital costs, plus an estimated $44,000 for installation, $30,000 for plastic lids and $16,000 for project management/ file interface. He said that when you take in the cost to manually read meters, which he estimates at $20,000 a year, the upgrade would pay for itself in labor savings over the course of the next 20 years. To listen to the Oct. 6 business meeting, the public can get a call-in number and meeting identification by calling the PCJWSA office at 503965-6636 prior to the meeting. Public comments can be submitted by emailing kmedina@pcjwsa.com prior to the meeting.
no one either via email or by phone. Commissioners, though, did offer some initial feedback to the proposal. “What I like about this is it hits that middle level of housing for our needs there,” said Commissioner Bill Baertlein. “The lower income properties, the ones that are run by nonprofits…they don’t have to pay property taxes because it’s affordable housing, and it’s run through a separate program. It’s this mid-level that we’re really struggling with for employers. I’m thinking that this order is going to work to help incentivize that housing, which is what we’ve heard over and over again, we need employment housing. So, I am really supportive of that.” “I’m also supportive of this,” added Commissioner Mary Faith Bell. “I think it’s encouraging. I’ve personally talked with a number of developers and individuals who are interested in building workforce housing and have told me that they can’t afford it because of the costs involved, because for-profit businesses need to make a profit in order to be in business. “People aren’t developing workforce housing at the rate that we need them to. I’ve heard also directly from people who would be interested in developing workforce housing that this is a solution that appeals to them. And, of course, we care about collecting property taxes, being the county, but I think that this is a way that we can participate in addressing the housing crisis, and, also, it’s temporary. It’s up to 10 years — not necessarily always 10 years, but up to 10 years — and then they would go back on the tax rolls. So, I think it’s a good option.” Commissioners will hold their second hearing on the matter on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m., at Tillamook County Courthouse.
Commissioners to hold second appeal hearing on Kingfisher apartments Tillamook County Commissioners will deliberate on an appeal of a variance and conditional use approval for the Kingfisher Apartments on Sept. 30, the second of two scheduled appeal hearings. The appeal was brought forth by Judd Moore and Melissa Kenney and is appealing an Aug. 13 Tillamook County Planning Commission decision that approved a variance, by a vote of 4-1, and conditional use permit, by a vote of 5-0, for the proposed apartments, a 25-unit complex to be located at the southeast corner of Pacific Avenue and Sunset Drive. The second hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m. Documents associated with this appeal are available for review at: co.tillamook. or.us/gov/ComDev/hidden_Kingfisher_Appeal.htm where there also is also a link to a live video stream of the meeting. The variance approval stipulates that property owners Kevin and Katie Shluka can build the apartment complex slightly higher — 27 feet, 10 inches instead of the 24 feet that is allowed outright in the current zoning. As well, the variance reduced the side yard setback from 15 feet to 2 feet and allows for the creation of five on-street parallel parking spaces, two of which will be reserved for disabled persons. The conditional use carries with it several conditions including a requirement to have a licensed surveyor verify the building’s elevation.
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SIGNS IN THE BURMA SHAVE STYLE now adorn HIghway 101 in Cloverdale thanks to the Tillamook County Historical Society. Above, local artist Tom Goodwin poses with one of the signs with his grandson Felix. The signs were painted by Debbi Fox.
Marking out the county’s history By SALLY RISSEL for the Sun The Tillamook County Historical Society has placed dozens of markers and plaques all over the County to highlight the County’s history. And what’s more, TCHS, as previously reported in the Sun, designated downtown Cloverdale earlier this year as their history project for 2020. Cloverdale has gone through many changes and suffered a decline like many Oregon Main streets. The TCHS has taken on the project to research and celebrate the history of the town. A large photo mural has been installed on the Nestucca Bay Creamery building. A new marker is also in front of the 100-year-old Charles Ray House. As well, the Rusty Cow antique shop has large history displays in their windows, and Antonette’s cafe has a set of framed historical photos. The Historical Society’s newest installation is a set of Burma Shave style signs on the north entrance to Cloverdale. Allan Odell conceived of the idea of using consecutive signs to advertise Burma Shave across rural America. Burma Shave was a shaving cream supposedly procured from a recipe from an old sea captain, using essential oils from the Malay Peninsula and Burma. The signs are a set of six rhyming verses by the road’s side. They became part of the scenery on two-lane roads all over the country. The signs were up from 1927 to 1963. There were 7,000 sets and more than 40,000 signs from Maine to Texas. The verses reflected cultural history, and were light-hearted and humorous in hard times and war times. Some had safety messages such as DROVE TOO LONG/DRIVER SNOOZING/WHAT HAPPENED NEXT/IS NOT/ AMUSING. The signs were initially metal, but
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TIERRA DEL MAR CUTIE
SHOREPINE VILLAGE
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2 Bed/1 Bath / 2 boat garage 2 Bed/1.5Bath / beautifully with fish cleaning station / furnitshed, turnkey vacafirepit...don’t miss this one! tion rental - don’t miss it! Tierra Del Mar $359,500 MLS 20-1446 W G NE TIN S LI
Pacific City MLS 20-1850 E IC CED R P DU RE
$440,000
PANORAMIC VIEWS
OTIS - OVER 11 ACRES!
CUSTOM DUPLEX
3Bed/3.5Bath / spacious 3000sf coastal retreat. Lot to north included!
3 Bed / 2 Bath, 3 great decks! Ideal for hobby farm/RV + Boat Parking Otis $550,000
West unit 1500SF, 2 bed/2 bath. The downstairs unit is 1 bed/1 bathroom. Must see. Pacific City $660,000
CENTER OF PACIFIC CITY
PANORAMIC VIEWS 3 Bed / 3.5 Bath offered beautifully furnished/large garage / hot tub on deck!
Neskowin $950,000 MLS 20-1499 E IC CED R P DU RE
2 MASTER SUITES
NESTUCCA RIDGE
$519,000
$469,000
Pacific City MLS 20-138
Pacific City MLS 20-707
$469,900
Lincoln City MLS 20-1698
$85,000
NESKOWIN RETREAT PACIFIC SUNSET LOT Custom built ins, sun porch, .14ac above tsunami zone. and outside decks/over 1/2 Close to beaches/ameniacre of coastal beauty. ties. Utilities at street. Neskowin MLS 20-802
Pacific City
MLS 19-673
$365,000
Pacific City MLS 20-1891
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PE SA ND LE IN G! LINCOLN CITY VIEW LOT Near beach access & backs up to greenspace. Utilities at the street.
MLS 20-1060
Almost 1/4 acre -includes neighboring tax lot, cute cottage offered turn key!
3 Bed / 4 Bath custom home- Fantastic ocean/rock views! 3 Bed/3 Bath Impeccably panoramic views/large deck/ 4 Bed / 4 Bath custom home/ maintained. Two master landscaped/fenced back yard open floorplan/chef’s kitchen suites. Move-in Ready! Pacific City MLS 20-2061
MLS 20-1928
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3 MASTER SUITES
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$359,000
Pacific City MLS 19-1622
$49,888
$869,000
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COUNTRY AT THE COAST 3 Bed/2 Bath/ fenced back 3 Bed/2 Bath across from yard & garden area/large Wilson River / lg detached garage for your boat & toys shed/ big 20 x 48 shop
1+ ACRE PROJECT
Hebo $294,900 MLS 20-1729
Tillamook $125,000 MLS 20-2009
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The Cottages at Cape Kiwanda
CALL FOR 18 OCEANFRONT COTTAGES... CURRENT PRICING 3 Fantastic Floor Plans all units & INVENTORY are luxuriously appointed!
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Principal Broker / Owner
503.701.1103 Becky@
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Mary Jones
Shae Lambert
Principal Broker
Real Estate Broker
503.550.7194
503.703.8299
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Real Estate Broker
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503.510.8043
360.513.7632
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