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TIERRA DEL MAR beach will be open to vehicles through Nov. 3.
County Commissioners temporarily extend vehicle access at Tierra Del Mar By TIM HIRSCH for the Sun
Visit Tillamook Coast funds new emergency management signage in South Tillamook County Ballots for November election to be mailed Oct. 14 Independent Working Families). And in the region’s Oregon House of Representative race, retired educator Max Sherman (Republican) will challenge incumbent David Gomberg, who was first elected to the 10th District in 2012. More locally, voters will decide on the county’s next sheriff in a contest between current Tillamook County Emergency Management Director Gordon McCraw and longtime Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Josh Brown. And for the Tillamook PUD Board of Directors, Subdivision 1, which includes Pacific City, Neskowin, Beaver, Cloverdale, Hebo, and
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Ballots will be mailed on Oct. 14 for the November general election and will need to be mailed by Oct. 29 or dropped in a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3. Drop boxes will be unlocked starting Oct. 14. In South Tillamook County, voters will help decide the winners of a number or local and regional races. The Oregon State Senator, 5th District race features a contest between Lincoln City Mayor Dick Anderson (Republican), Lakeside City Councilor Shauleen Higgins (Pacific Green), and Coos County Commissioner Melissa Cribbins (Democrat,
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Pleasant Valley, realtor and Cloverdale Water District Board Member Maile Samek is challenging incumbent Doug Olson, who is nearing completion of his third term on the TPUD Board of Directors. For more information on the sheriff race, see the Sun’s Q and A in this issue, page 6. For details on other races, watch for the Sun’s expanded election coverage in the Oct. 23 issue. South Tillamook County drop box locations are Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City, and downtown Cloverdale, 34370 Highway 101 South.
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Tillamook County Commissioners voted on Sept. 30 to extend the reopening of the Tierra Del Mar beach access to vehicles through Nov. 3 to correspond with its current local state of emergency order. The previous order allowing vehicular access, which the board signed on Aug. 26, had been set to expire on Oct. 1. In discussion leading up to the vote, all three commissioners voiced support for a temporary extension of vehicle access. In his opening remarks, Commissioner David Yamamoto said that one of the reasons commissioners opened that access in August was to help alleviate some of the parking pressure in Pacific City. “I think to a small extent it has had that effect,” he said. That said, he noted that residents in Tierra Del Mar had enjoyed the closure and the lessening of safety concerns between vehicles and beach goers. While recognizing that concern, he said that he would like to see the access remain open to vehicles through Nov. 3. “That would give us time to get us through October, which, depending on the weather, can be again a high traffic time,” he added. “And then we can close it if we wanted to. That would put us into the time frame where we’ve gotten a lot of public input on the possibility of closing beach traffic in South County (see related story, page 10).” And both Commissioners Mary Faith Bell and Bill Baertlein voiced their support — if a little reluctantly — as well. “I’m supportive of that option,” Bell said. “When we opened the beach at Tierra Del Mar to vehicle access, the reason was to alleviate the parking problem and the safety issue that had resulted from people parking willy-nilly, bumper-to-bumper all over the place on Sandlake Road and also in the neighborhood of Tierra Del Mar; parking in people’s driveways and in their yards and all over the place. This temporary order to allow beach parking has impacted that problem, and, to that end, I would say there’s less parking on Sandlake Road, there’s less parking in the community, and so it worked for that.” “Initially, I just wanted to let it expire and not have parking on the beach (after) Oct. 1,” Baertlein said. “As we heard from folks in Tierra Del Mar, there’s a lot of concern about public safety on the beach and issues going on with garbage and (other) areas. I’m going to compromise with this one, and I’m going to go along with the Nov. 3 (date) mainly because I want to hear the total community input from the whole county on beach parking.”
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ith Tillamook County libraries opening their doors — with a limited “express” service — for the first time in months on Oct. 5, residents here were back browsing Pacific City’s South Tillamook County Library for their next great read. “(On) opening day (we had) about 30 (visit us), which was about double what we had been doing during curbside service,” said Sally Moon, assistant librarian at South Tillamook Library. “People are really excited about being able to come in and browse. They are excited to come in and have that personal interaction. It’s been fun for me, too, because I can help them look for things in a more personal way.” Under the “library express” model, Tillamook County libraries — including the branch in Pacific City — staff are staying behind plexiglass while assisting patrons unless they are able to observe six feet of social distancing, patrons are limited to 15 minutes in the library and required to wear masks, and no copiers, computers, or tables are available. “Everyone’s been wonderful, and they’re excited,” Moon said. “We haven’t had any problems. People are really respectful.” For more information about South Tillamook County Library, which is now open noon-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, call 503-965-6163.
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As work begins on developing a new strategic plan that is responsive to Oregon’s tourism economy, the Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, and the state’s seven official regional destination management organizations, are launching a survey to seek input from communities, local businesses and individuals that drive the state’s tourism economy. Respondents will be asked what they are currently experiencing as a result of wildfires, the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, and what’s needed most to rebuild and support a strong, resilient and racially just Oregon tourism economy. Tourism-related spending and activity has grown steadily over the last decade. Through local and state transient lodging taxes and associated spending from travelers for business or leisure at small retailers, lodging establishments, tour guides and outfitters, restaurants or other businesses, every region of the state has experienced increased revenues from tourism-related spending, which supports thousands of jobs (117,500 in 2019), important local services and other investments. Travel Oregon is reporting that the
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An Effort to Serve By ERIN SKAAR Executive Director, CARE Assess and adjust, assess and adjust, assess and adjust. This is our new mantra at CARE as we work harder than ever to serve all of those in need during this pandemic. When COVID hit and Tillamook County’s unemployment rate went from ~3% to 20% virtually overnight, CARE geared up and increased our capacity to help. So many of you in the community have joined us as we work to support those who are struggling financially due to the pandemic that it seemed like past time to share an update on how things are going at CARE. COVID not only increased the number of people in need in Tillamook County, but it also forced us to drastically change how we provide services to meet the necessary safety precautions. Like many other service providers, in March CARE closed our office doors for in-person services. Since then, we have adapted our operations to serve as many clients over the phone or by video call as possible. Despite closing our doors to inperson services, CARE has never been busier. As of Aug. 31, we have distributed more than $350,000 in rent and utility assistance from the CARES Act and private donors. We will continue distributing these funds as long as they are available, and they are needed. Rent and utility support services can easily be handled over the phone, and funds are
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still available. While many of the people we serve can call or email us, there are also people who simply don’t have the ability to do that. For these people, we provide services outside our office, in the open air of the parking lot. With the weather due to change and the pandemic unlikely to abate any time in the near future, the CARE Board of Directors has made the decision to renovate a portion of the CARE office building to make indoor service spaces safe for our staff and clients. CARE has engaged with an architect and has put the project out to bid. The first phase of the project will focus on redesigning the CARE lobby to produce three meeting rooms that can be easily cleaned between clients and have windows that open to receive fresh air. This will allow for CARE case managers to resume in-person meetings with our clients. The remodel will also provide safe private spaces for our staff to do their work. Construction will take some time, so we continue to assess and adjust so that we can do our critical work of helping those who are struggling financially. While the details are still being worked out, we will keep our services going throughout our remodel. Once more, if you or someone you know have been financially impacted by COVID-19, CARE is here to help. Call the CARE office at 503-842-5261. If you would like to help CARE during these challenging times, please visit careinc. org/donate.
talkback Support for Gordon McCraw To the Editor: I was born and raised in north Tillamook County. My husband, Don Watters, and I started our family in central county. We then moved to south county where my husband spent 32 years with the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Department. I have been blessed to live in all parts of our county. I strongly support Gordon McCraw for sheriff with his many years of diverse experience in law enforcement. He will be a qualified sheriff for all of Tillamook County. JoAnne Watters Pacific City
Baertlein endorses Gomberg To the Editor: After careful thought I am endorsing David Gomberg for House District #10 and Suzanne Weber for House District #32. I have worked extensively with both over the last seven years. Both candidates have been forceful advocates for education. Representative Gomberg has worked to secure funding for the Neskowin Emergency Access Route. He has been a great partner for the County in protecting our interests from the politicians from the large urban centers. Representative Gomberg has stood up for rural counties and he has the battle scars to prove it. You don’t buck urban power holders without paying a price. I have also worked closely with Mayor Weber. Her support of housing, wellness and the timber industry speaks for itself. Under her leadership, the downtown City of Tillamook has transitioned into a vibrant and inviting place. I don’t endorse candidates by party affiliation, I endorse the candidate by their effectiveness. Both Representative Gomberg and Mayor Weber are two candidates I can fully endorse! Bill Baertlein Tillamook County Commissioner
Will Anderson show up? To the Editor: As voters in Oregon’s 5th Senate District, we are being asked to make a choice between Democratic candidate Melissa Cribbins and Republican candidate Dick Anderson. In order to do so effectively, we need an answer to a very simple question: “will Anderson show up for work?” In the time I have known Dick Anderson in his various elected capacities in Lincoln City, he has shown himself to be a dedicated and competent public servant. But in seeking election to the state senate’s Republican caucus, Anderson is hoping to join a group whose members repeatedly violated their oaths of office by walking out during the past two legislative sessions. Some sought to justify the walkouts by claiming Democrats failed to offer sufficient compromises on key measures. This fails to recognize the fact that Democrats had earned a mandate for their policies by
winning a majority of seats in the state legislature. By demanding concessions in exchange for a quorum, Republicans wanted the power of political leverage without the messy business of actually having to convince voters of their arguments. Given that Anderson’s campaign has received cash and in-kind contributions totaling $33,291 from the Oregon Senate Republican Leadership Fund, a political action committee chaired by walkout architect Sen. Fred Girod, voters of the 5th district deserve a straight answer to the following question. “If we confer upon you the privilege of being our state senator, do you pledge to fulfill your oath of office and reject any efforts by Republicans to deny the senate a quorum?” I and my fellow voters await a response. Patrick Alexander Lincoln City
Olson hailed for his know-how To the Editor: I have known Doug Olson to be an approachable, thoughtful, smart, reliable person that is truly involved in the community. Doug knows the right questions to ask and is not satisfied until he gets to the bottom of any problem that he sees. Doug has spent, quite literally, thousands of volunteer hours over the many years I have known him doing good for South County and beyond. He has served on the Tillamook County Budget Committee and for several years has served as the Chair. His knowledge of budgets and spending, in good times and bad, has proved invaluable to the complexities of our large county budgetary needs. I also appreciate Doug’s board involvement with Tillamook Lightwave. Interestingly enough, Tillamook County has the most robust fiber internet backbone of any Oregon coastal county, and his expertise will prove invaluable as we bring fiber to the home in Tillamook County. In addition, other coastal counties are looking to Tillamook Lightwave as they attempt to implement their own fiber backbone projects. Time and again, when people approach Doug to get involved with a new project, he will invariably agree to participate or at a minimum will offer invaluable advice to those involved with the project. It would be impossible for me to list all of the boards and committees he has been involved with over many years. Tillamook County is lucky to have a person like him in our midst. Doug is the rock-solid type of person we need providing guidance to TPUD as they navigate the intricacies of public power. Join me in reelecting Doug Olson as TPUD Director! David Yamamoto Pacific City
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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 Paid for by Doug Olson for Tillamook PUD Director
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Sharing Their Perspectives Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office candidates field questions of importance to South Tillamook County Voters will decide who will lead the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office into the future when they go to the polls between mid-October and Nov. 3. Competing for the honor of leading the Sheriff’s Office are Tillamook County Emergency Management Director Gordon McCraw and longtime Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Josh Brown. Follow below for a glimpse into each candidate’s positions on issues at the forefront in South Tillamook County.
few. Being able to effectively respond to the needs of the community 24 hours a day is our highest priority, however, we have a challenge when it comes to having the financial resources needed to meet this dilemma. We need to explore alternative funding sources. Are you satisfied with the drug enforcement efforts of the Sheriff’s Office? If not, what would you do to improve it?
What experience has best prepared you to lead the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office? Why do you feel you’re the right person for the job? Brown: I have 15+ years of boots on the ground experience, candid communication with staff and the public, and firsthand views of the things affecting our county. I am a lifelong member of this community and I truly want what’s best for our home. I am a free thinker with fresh perspective and I always use my passion and humility to lead me in my daily activities. McCraw: I have over 25 years of law enforcement experience in both Louisiana and Oregon. I have been a Police Photo courtesy of Josh Brown Officer, Patrol SerJOSH BROWN, candidate for Tillamook County Sheriff in the November 3 geant, Crime Scene elections. Technician, Deputy Sheriff, Emergency Management Director and AdministraBrown: The drug enforcement eftive Lieutenant. I have over 20 years of forts are good with very devoted team management experience from my career members focusing energy on this matter. in the US Navy where I retired as a Chief. I However, there are factors that hinder have extensive grant writing and budgettheir ability to really work the problem ing experience and personnel managesuch as staffing levels and time. My desire ment skills. I am the current Emergency to bring back our Tac Team will assist with Management Director and the Incident this problem as well as focusing on staffCommander for County and am responing levels so that our team can continue sible for the management and coordinatheir great work. tion of multi-agency resources during a McCraw: I think the Tillamook time of emergency or disaster. I have been Narcotics Team is doing an excellent job with the Sheriff’s Office for over 14 years combating the drug problems facing our and have experience as a deputy and as community. I do feel we should devote a division commander where I manage more resources to meet the ever-evolving full-time personnel, civilian volunteers, challenges and dangerous trends. I would critical equipment, and resources for our look for additional funding sources, like County. I feel these skills and my extengrants or inter-agency agreements with sive experience makes me an excellent community partners and agencies that candidate to be Sheriff. could provide additional detectives to What do you believe is the biggest join our team. In the past we have had enforcement challenge facing the Shercontracts with some federal agencies who iff’s Office? funded drug enforcement detectives and Brown: Of course, there are thefts, operations. I would explore options to see DUII’s, domestic violence and other if there could be a viable plan we could crimes of the like that needs our fullest move forward with. I would continue to attention. However, right now, mental foster the relationship with our local law health and homelessness seem to be very enforcement partners who contribute prevalent. I see this almost daily as I work resources to the narcotics team ensurthe streets of our county. Many different ing our drug team is fully operational. We thoughts and ideas on how to help with could also partner with Lincoln or Clatsop these issues have been talked about and County who share many of the same conthey certainly need due attention. cerns and issues. McCraw: I think the biggest challengDo you support the plan to fund es will be meeting the increasing law endeputies for South Tillamook County via forcement needs of the county such as the funds from parking fees at county owned mental health crisis, opioid epidemic, and parking facilities in the Pacific City area? increased numbers of visitors to name a Brown: Absolutely. I have long
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believed that parking in South County, especially Pacific City, should be by fee. Tourists support our local businesses which is very important in my mind, however they put strain on our emergency services, garbage services, restroom services and the influx of vehicles certainly increases wear and tear on our roads. Pay to park is a great way to recoup some of the funds that go towards these stressed areas. McCraw: I do support the use of the funds generated from the parking fees in the Pacific City area if the plan were implemented. The Pacific City area is a popular destination for many visitors which requires much of our time and attention. Most of the calls for service in this section of the county involve individuals who are from out of the area. I feel we should look for a way to pass the cost of enforcement in these areas on to the visitors rather than the local taxpayers. The parking plan is a way to do just that.
in that area. Part of that solution is the addition of the parking fees mentioned in the last question. I would continue to work with this team to address and improve the parking in those areas through the parking plan.
Do you support closure of vehicular access to some, all or none of the county’s beaches? If you do support a full to partial closure, please cite any safety concerns that are a part of this. Brown: I am not certain I support shutting down vehicle access to county beaches, I would want to hear more about the reasons why a shutdown would be appropriate before making a clear decision. I do not believe that we should open more beaches, but from a standpoint of law enforcement having the beaches open What would you do to reduces illegal parking improve parking and traffic by a large amount. It also concerns in the Pacific City and increases safety along Neskowin areas? the roadways where cars Brown: One thought I have would be parking otherhad is addressed in the above Photo courtesy of Gordon McCraw wise. Safety of our citizens question… pay to park. I do beand our guests is very, very GORDON MCCRAW, candidate for Tillamook County Sheriff in the November lieve if this is instituted it must 3 elections. important to me. be done correctly. The areas McCraw: I share the that would be pay to park must position that most beaches have clear parking areas and would make those areas physically imposshould be closed to vehicle traffic and that clear entrance and exit points. Things like sible to park, drastically cutting down on Oregon beaches be a place for pedestrientry gates and vehicle counters perhaps. the illegal parking. ans and families. There is a tradition in Also curbs and sidewalks would be very McCraw: The Sheriff, Commissioners some areas where vehicles are allowed appropriate as well. If it becomes pay to and Staff as well as local residents have on certain beaches. It would be my park, there will be people who attempt to been working together to address this recommendation that we try and make a avoid this and find anywhere they can to very issue and recommend solutions to compromise by having certain beaches park…. I’ve seen it. Curbs and sidewalks improve the parking and traffic concerns
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Do you support bringing 24-hour patrol by the TCSO to Tillamook County? Why or why not? Brown: Yes, of course. It is important to understand a few things though, 24-hour patrol is impossible at this time. Right now, the Union contract does not allow for a 12-hour shift option except in emergencies, and due to staffing the only possible way to schedule 24-patrol is with 12-hour shifts. I do not believe that the Union is opposed to the change, but I also believe that many questions must be answered, and multiple things must be clarified before that would be an option. The other reason, and, perhaps the more important (one), is that the Sheriff’s Office does not have enough patrol deputies to cover a 24-hour patrol. Funding for a minimum of two to four additional deputies would be required and this could take many years to accomplish. Additional funding is a difficult endeavor, and, even if additional funding is granted, we must carefully consider where the biggest need for extra patrol is. McCraw: Over the years financial limitations have not allowed us to do this, but it is one of my goals as Sheriff to make this happen. I will work to find additional funding to establish 24-hour patrol in our county. As our county grows, and the number of visitors increase, the time is now to have a strong law enforcement presence in our county 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is how we keep our community safe, healthy and strong.
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remain open, but others be closed. I fully support the traditional Dory fishing fleet in Cape Kiwanda and feel that it should remain open to this group. I believe that the efforts we have made in South Tillamook County recently have been the correct ones as the dangerous areas have been closed, but other area that are safe for traffic continue to remain open. I think we should continue to explore this compromise.
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and seller clients through this unprecedented time. As always, we will be looking for ways to step up and help our community. Every time you buy or sell a home with Windermere a donation is made to the Windermere Foundation. Thanks for helping us support local organizations in Tillamook South County community! Page 7 • Pacific City SUN • October 9, 2020
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6:44 am 0.3 ft 7:20 pm -0.5 ft
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7:26 am 0.7 ft 8:08 pm -0.9 ft
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8:08 am 1.2 ft 8:57 pm -1.2 ft
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Visit Tillamook Coast funds emergency management signage in South Tillamook County
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s part of its county-wide wayfinding program, the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (more widely known as Visit Tillamook Coast) recently funded two emergency management signage projects in South Tillamook Coun-
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Volunteers with the South Tillamook County Emergency Volunteer Corps (STCEVC) worked with community members, local organizations and Tillamook County government officials over the past 16 months to develop the tsunami wayfinding signage plan for the area extending from Neskowin to Winema. The STCEVC, a 501(c)(3) supporting the Nestucca Volunteer Firefighters Association, also received funding assistance from Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) tsunami signage program. Visit Tillamook Coast provided $8,782. The Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District (NRFPD) was approved for a sign that will provide emergency and community messages along Highway 101 in Hebo. The LED sign will let motorists know of emergencies such as road closures, landslides, flooding, fires and burning restrictions, but also local meetings, volunteer needs and events. Similar to the sign installed at Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue, which Visit Tillamook Coast also funded, the NRFPD sign project was awarded $35,218. The funding comes from the portion of the Tillamook County transient lodging tax granted to Tillamook Coast Visitors Association for destination management and marketing projects. The tourism organization worked with Jean Cameron, Bill Busch, Barbara Triplett and Marge Jozsa from the STCEVC, and with volunteer Dan Doyle and Fire Chief Jim Oeder from NRFPD. Sarah Absher, Community Development, and Chris Laity, Public Works, were instrumental in assisting during the process and ap-
Photo by Tim Hirsch VISIT TILLAMOOK COAST recently funded two emergency management signage projects in South Tillamook County, including the one pictured above, in Hebo. The signage will alert motorists to local emergencies, and also to local events.
proving the plans. “I’m in awe of the time, effort and commitment it takes for the volunteers to develop a thoughtful, comprehensive plan, get it approved, and submit it for funding,” said Nan Devlin, executive director of Visit Tillamook Coast. “Because of their efforts, both of these projects can be models for other communities in the county.” Devlin said the wayfinding program is a top priority of Visit Tillamook Coast, and there are several community plans completed. Each plan takes a minimum of 18 months to get to the requestfor-proposal stage. “We involve community members along each step of development, getting their input and feedback on what’s important to them.” For more information on the county-wide and area wayfinding plans, visit tillamookcoast.com/wayfinding.
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THE KINGFISHER APARTMENTS, a proposed 25-unit building planned for Pacific City by Kevin and Katie Shluka, received final approval for a variance and conditional use after county commissioners denied an appeal filed on the original Aug. 13 decision.
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illamook County Commissioners, during a Sept. 30 hearing, unanimously denied an appeal for both a variance and conditional use request previously approved by the Tillamook County Planning Commission that is part of a plan to build a 25-unit apartment complex on the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Sunset Drive in Pacific City. The Kingfisher Apartments development, which is being shepherded by Kevin and Katie Shluka of Coyote Gardens, features mostly studio units with expected rents to start at approximately $800 and has a goal of providing workforce housing to the community. Pacific City property owners Judd Moore and Melissa Kenney had appealed an Aug. 13 Tillamook County Planning Commission decision to approve both a variance and conditional use request for the project. The variance had asked that the apartment complex could be 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. A previous request to allow for the creation of five on-street parallel parking spaces, two of which will be reserved for disabled persons, was withdrawn by the applicants and, by a unanimous motion
of the Board of Commissioners, removed from the variance. Instead, the applicants will have to meet ADA requirements when applying for a building permit. “I concur with the staff report and the Planning Commission that the conditional use and variance criteria have been met,” said Commissioner Mary Faith Bell. And her opinion was echoed by Commissioners David Yamamoto and Bill Baertlein. “We have to abide by the criteria, and the criteria tell us we can do certain things and we can’t do certain things,” Yamamoto said. “I would have to agree completely with Commissioner Bell that the review criteria do point in a particular direction — to uphold the Tillamook County Planning Commission. I do find that the 25-unit apartment complex does meet the criteria of conditional use (application). It’s something that is sorely needed in Pacific City. I see no reason to deny the request for the apartment complex as it sits now.” “I concur with both Commissioner Bell and Commissioner Yamamoto,” added Baertlein. “The constraints were not self-created and there’s a real need for housing in Tillamook County. And, when you look at the property, it was zoned to provide needs on the commercial end of it. At this point, I think the residential needs are far greater than the commercial use needs on that property. And the design has been such that it is just going to blend in.”
DMV offers tips as it tries to recover from backlog DMV is continuing to improve its services by adding more appointments, expanding online services and retrofitting offices to catch up with its backlog. However, customers who need DMV services this fall and into 2021, should start early to set an appointment. It will take months for DMV to catch up with the backlog created by the 10-week closure of offices due to COVID-19. Here’s what DMV is doing to catch up safely: Due to COVID-19 safe distancing needs, DMV offices are open by appointment only for the foreseeable future. Driver license and ID cards, including the Real ID option, and knowledge tests must be done in person. The only exception is if you need to replace a card that’s lost, damaged or stolen, you can order it at DMV2U.Oregon.gov. Customers — including commercial driver license holders and new applicants — can set appointments themselves at DMV2U.Oregon.gov. They should be aware that the earliest available appointments are weeks away at some of DMV’s busier offices. With DMV’s new computer system and four months of experience running by appointment only, the agency has increased its appointment capacity by 27 percent. During September, DMV went from 16,000 appointments per week to 22,000. Those that need a VIN inspection should check their local office page on OregonDMV.com to see if drive-up VIN
inspections are available. Otherwise, they should schedule an appointment for a VIN inspection. DMV has not yet resumed behind-thewheel test appointments, but are preparing to offer the service by appointment in some offices by December. The agency will announce the date with a news release. Those calling DMV should expect long wait times or a message that the phone system is beyond capacity. DMV continues to update its website with information, so drivers can save some time by checking OregonDMV.com before calling. Many DMV services are now available online at DMV2U.Oregon.gov. Drivers can replace a lost, stolen or damaged driver license or ID card, change their address, order a driving record, pay a reinstatement fee, renew their registration, and more. Title transfers and other mailed-in services are taking 2-3 months because of the backlog. DMV says they understand this is frustrating and continues to seek ways to leverage its updated technology and hire/train new employees to shorten the COVID-19 backlog. Patrons should allow 10-12 weeks for processing titles before calling DMV to check the status of a transaction. The Oregon law enforcement moratorium on expiring driver licenses, ID cards, vehicle registration and more is in effect through Dec. 31. To find out what the moratorium covers, visit https://www.oregon.gov/odot/DMV/docs/Citation_Moratorium_Memo.pdf.
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Do Cars Belong? County seeks public opinion on vehicular beach access
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he Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is seeking public opinion on the possibility of permanently closing some or all South Tillamook County vehicular beach access points, and, to that end, opened a testimony period on Oct. 5. The testimony period will close Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. After reviewing all public testimony, the Board of Commissioners will consider whether to request the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission initiate a statewide process to amend the Oregon Administrative Rules governing vehicular beach access. The state legislature would enact such a change. If the state undertakes administrative rulemaking, there will be additional public process and an official public comment period in the future. At least in part, the path to a full to partial permanent closure began with the COVID-19 pandemic and Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s Emergency Stay-at-Home Order, which prompted the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners’ emergency closure of vehicle access to county beaches in March 2020. Since that time, the Board says it has received public interest favoring a permanent closure. Consensus was reached at the Commissioners’ Sept. 30 meeting to move forward with the public comment process. “This is a proposal to start the public comment process to help us determine if we want to approach OPRD to present to the (Oregon) Parks and (Recreation) Commission for further vetting,” said Commissioner David Yamamoto. Commissioner Mary Faith Bell added that though this process is asking the public’s opinion of all vehicular beach access points in South Tillamook County, it is only the Cape Kiwanda/Hungry Harbor access that OPRD has indicated they want to start a statewide process that could possibly permanently close that access to vehicles not involved with boat launching activities. “There’s serious safety concern at Cape Kiwanda, and that’s why OPRD wants to start statewide conversations about closing it,” she said. And for his part, Commissioner Bill Baertlein said he wants to see what residents here desire. “Do we want autos on the beach
when the beach is really for us to relax and enjoy and not have to dodge automobiles?” he asked. “I just want to see what the community really wants. Do they want just a partial closure? Do they want a full closure? Or do they want the wild west, which is what we’ve got right now? “I want to see the broader perspective on this because I think this is the (opportunity) that we’ll have to do some significant VEHICLES crowd the beach at Cape Kiwanda in Pacific changes to protecting the City. The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is seeenvironment and protecting king public opinion on whether vehicles should be allowed on the beach there, as well as three other locations in our citizens.” South Tillamook County. The Board notes that Tillamook County tourism who would like to provide live testimony continues to grow rapidly, must pre-register at co.tillamook.or.us/ which it says is overloading the county’s capacity to manage the increasing number beachaccess. Those registered for live testimony will be allowed two minutes to of visitors. Commissioners say the tidal comment. Time cannot be shared with anwave of tourists puts a strain on beaches other attendee. The registration deadline with vehicles as enforcement agencies, is Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. like the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Anyone unable to register electroniand Oregon Parks and Recreation Departcally should contact Isabel Gilda, Board ment, lack the capacity to patrol them Assistant, at 503-842-3403. If the number adequately. The County says additional of registrants exceeds the time scheduled resources assigned to increase patrol take for the Oct. 19th virtual meeting, the Board away from serving and protecting the rest of Commissioners will convene a second of the county. virtual meeting on Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. The Oregon beaches were historically Board will receive testimony in the order designated as highways before an extenregistrants are listed on testimony roster at sive road system provided a means to co.tillamook.or.us/beachaccess. The meettravel from one destination to another. But ing audio will also be recorded and made commissioners say times have changed; available at co.tillamook.or.us/beachacthere are now more cars and beaches are cess. no longer used for traveling. When submitting testimony, along There are four ways to provide with providing their name and address, testimony for vehicular beach access participants are being asked to provide a in the county: by mailing comments to: yes or no response to the following quesTillamook County Board of Commissiontions: ers, Attention: Beach Access, 201 Laurel 1) Vehicle use should be prohibited Avenue, Tillamook, Oregon 97141; by at all four Tillamook County beach access emailing written comments to beachacpoints. cess@co.tillamook.or.us; via an online 2) Vehicle use should be allowed at survey available at co.tillamook.or.us/ Tillamook County beach access points beachaccess; or during a virtual meeting (answer yes or no for each): Tierra del Mar scheduled for Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m. Residents (Sand Lake Road); McPhillips Drive; Cape can access the virtual meeting by calling Kiwanda Parking Lot (Hungry Harbor 971-254-3149 and using 736 023 979# as Drive); and/or Pacific City Turnaround. the conference identification. Individuals
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The county says the process is not intended to pursue change to beach access for boaters to park and launch, as is currently allowed under Oregon Administrative Rules. The Board of Commissioners has not received public interest in such a change.
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KIAWANDA COMMUNITY CENTER in Pacific City will receive Coronvirus Relief funds through a partnership between the Oregon Cultural Trust and the Tillamook County Cultural Coalition.
Saving the Culture County cultural organizations awarded over $200,000 in Coronavirus Relief funds
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oronavirus Relief Fund Cultural Support (CRFCS) grant awards totaling $213,444 will be distributed to 11 organizations in Tillamook County through a partnership between the Oregon Cultural Trust and the Tillamook County Cultural Coalition. The funds, allocated to the Cultural Trust for Oregon cultural organizations facing losses due to the COVID-19 health crisis, were made available through a $50 million relief package for Oregon culture approved by the Emergency Board of the Oregon Legislature in July. More than 600 organizations statewide were awarded a total of $25.7 million. Tillamook County organizations awarded CRFCS grants include one South Tillamook County organization — Pacific City’s Kiawanda Community Center. Others singled out to receive funds are Art Accelerated, Fairview Grange #273, Garibaldi Museum, Inc., Hoffman Center for the Arts, Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, Pine Grove Community House, Port of Tillamook Bay, Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts (TAPA), Tillamook County Fairgrounds and Tillamook County Pioneer Museum. “Many cultural organizations and institutions have closed their doors to help keep us all safe during this pandemic. These grants will mean that more than 600 Oregon arts and culture organizations across our state’s counties and Tribes will be able to keep up their vital creative work,” said Governor Kate Brown. “Everything from museums to fairgrounds to the summer events we all know and love can continue to enrich our lives — connecting us to one another and giving us the hope and inspiration we need.” “These funds are life blood to Oregon’s cultural community,” added Chuck Sams, chair of the Cultural Trust Board of Directors. “While they won’t replace all the losses suffered during the pandemic, they will ensure Oregon culture survives this crisis. We are deeply grateful to the Oregon Legislature for making this possible.” “Due to the incredible need, we were able to fund a percentage of organiza-
tions’ eligible expenses,” said Brian Rogers, Cultural Trust Executive Director. “Smaller organizations received a higher percentage of their eligible expenses. The final awards represent a statewide, equitable distribution plan that was approved by our Board of Directors, the Governor’s Office, Business Oregon and our legislative sponsors.” The intended use of the CRFCS grants is to provide financial assistance to cultural nonprofit organizations and community venues that have canceled or postponed public programming because of public health executive orders associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidelines for the funding are in accordance with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. ABOUT THE CULTURAL TRUST Created in 2001 by the Oregon Legislature, the Oregon Cultural Trust was designed as an ongoing funding engine for arts and culture across the state. Oregonians fund the Cultural Trust. The Trust, in turn through county coalitions and tribes, funds the artists, potters, poets, acrobats and dreamers who define our famous quality of life. In 2019, Oregonians gave $4.5 million to the Cultural Trust. Sixty percent of that went straight back to the field. The remaining 40 percent helped grow the permanent fund. The program’s three grant programs fund its five Statewide Partners, 45 County and Tribal Coalitions and 1,450plus qualified cultural nonprofits through competitive Cultural Development Grants. For more information, visit culturaltrust. org. ABOUT TCCC The Tillamook County Cultural Coalition (TCCC) seeks to expand the awareness of its unique county culture. In doing so, the organization seeks to establish ways to honor and celebrate the arts, humanities and history that are part of the area’s own story. For more information on TCCC, including a list of previous grant recipients, visit tcpm.org/tillamook-co-cultural-coalition.html and for for updates join TCCC’s Facebook Group (facebook.com/groups/ TillamookCountyCulturalCoalition).
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Safety starts at home
Burn ban in effect until Oct. 15 The Tillamook County Fire Defense Board, in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry, is delaying the beginning of allowing burning in burn barrels and open debris pile burning until Oct. 15 — a change from the original date of Oct. 1 due to continued forecasted dry weather. In Tillamook County, for the general public, burning permits are required. Residents in the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District, which serves the South Tillamook County area, should contact NRFPD at nrfpd. com or 503-392-3313. In county areas not encompassed by a city or rural fire district, the Oregon Department of Forestry is responsible for issuing burn permits. There is no fee for burn permits, but on-site inspections with landowners are performed prior to issuance. Information about burning permits and how to obtain a permit for Tillamook District is available by calling the Oregon Department of Forestry at 503-815-7056 or by calling NRFPD. The ban does not include permitted campfires and campfires in designated sites. Campfires on the beach must be at least 50 feet away from vegetation and any driftwood concentrations.
Yard Debris Voucher program extended through Oct. 31
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n light of the need for continued fire prevention — as evidenced by the Tillamook County Fire Defense Board and Oregon Department of Forestry extending the countywide burn ban until at least Oct. 15 — the ODF Yard Debris Voucher program has been extended through Oct. 31. The ODF Yard Debris Voucher program enables residents to dispose of brush and branches at no cost at each Tillamook County Transfer Station: Manzanita, Tillamook, and Pacific City. Vouchers are available online, as well as through ODF, Tillamook Farmers Co-op, Tillamook County Public Works, City Halls, Fire Stations, and at the Manzanita and Pacific Transfer Stations. (The vouchers say “Sept. 30,” but will be honored through Oct. 31.) Officials are also recommending residents work to reduce their risk of wildfire through the creation of a defensible space, a 30-foot non-combustible zone around homes. Defensible space is an effective method to reduce your risk against wildfire. For more details about this program or recycling in general, contact the Tillamook County Solid Waste Department at co.tillamook.or.us/gov/SolidWaste or call 503-815-3975.
THE ODF YARD DEBRIS VOUCHER program will honor vouchers through Oct. 31, though the program was initially set to end Sept. 30.
Tillamook County Health Centers to hold flu clinics
ODFW asking crab industry to help design ways to reduce risks to whale, sea turtle entaglements
EDCTC offering grants for nonprofits, small businesses
Tillamook County Health Centers is holding a series of flu shot clinics in Pacific City this October and November. Held at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr. in Pacific City, the Thursday clinics will be held Oct. 15 and 29 and Nov. 5 and 19. Each clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. All insurance carriers are able to be billed for provided flu and pneumonia vaccines when the client brings their insurance card. Flu and pneumonia vaccines are also available for those who are uninsured/underinsured with a $15 administration fee. No one will be turned way for an inability to pay. For more information, contact the Tillamook County Health Centers, 503-842-3900.
ODFW is asking commercial Dungeness crab industry representatives to help design the next steps in reducing risk of whale and sea turtle entanglements in crab fishing gear. ODFW is hosting its second of two virtual public meetings on Oct. 22 to further develop the draft conservation plan describing Oregon’s actions to support both this culturally iconic fishery and reduce entanglements. At the meeting, ODFW will describe the newly adopted regulations to address whale entanglement that will be in place for the upcoming commercial crab season starting Dec. 1. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted these rules at their Sept. 11 meeting in addition to rules which better align ODFW’s crab biotoxin rules with those of the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Whale entanglements have increased since a marine heatwave began in 2014 and are particularly evident in federally listed humpback whales which forage in Oregon waters during the warmer months (April-November). Oregon gear has been confirmed on entangled whales observed as far south as Mexico and as far north as Washington. While reports of whale entanglements are likely rising in part due to public awareness, research is demonstrating the biggest factor may be changing ocean conditions which altered where and when whales migrate and feed. ODFW’s Dr. Caren Braby is leading the agency’s effort to find creative ways to support the fishery and address criti-
Economic Development Council Tillamook County announced a new grant program on Oct. 6 for small businesses and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the county that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. State of Oregon grants of $5,000 and above are now available to small businesses that have received less than $100,000 in federal relief from programs like the Paycheck Protection Program and EIDL Loan/Advance. Businesses with 25 or fewer employees are eligible if they were closed by state order or can demonstrate a 25% drop in gross revenue as a result of COVID-19 in a given month between March and August of 2020, compared to the same month 2019. The grant application is available by visiting edctc.com. All applications must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. and businesses are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If the total amount of grant funds requested exceeds the available funds, a random selection process will be conducted to determine grant awardees. Recipients of previous State of Oregon Small Business Relief Grants are eligible to receive additional funds through this new grant program. Prior grant recipients can fill out the supplemental application at edctc.com to apply for a second grant. Prior recipients are eligible for a grant amount matching their previous grant, and are subject to the random selection process if grant funds requested exceeds available funds. For more information, contact Lindsey Gann at lindseygann@tillamookbaycc.edu or call 503-842-8222, ext. 1420.
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Resting places worth protecting OPRD is encouraging citizens to explore, protect the state’s historic cemeteries The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is reminding the public that October, which is Historic Cemeteries Month, is a great time to explore and protect historic cemeteries. With fall in the air, leaves changing, and morning dew, officials say they are beautiful and powerful places. And there are plenty of historic cemeteries to visit here in South Tillamook County. According to Oregon Heritage State Historic Preservation Office, the following are listed as historic cemeteries: Beaver Cemetery, Blaine Cemetery, Courtney Meade Walker (Beaver), Ehlson (Beaver), Cloverdale IOOF Cemetery, Gist Cemetery (Cloverdale), Sutton (Cloverdale), Union Pioneer Cemetery (Cloverdale), Oretown Cemetery, Chamberlain Family (Sand Lake), and I.O.O.F. (Woods). There are a number of ways to participate in this month-long tribute to these historic places, such as: • Take a walk in the cemetery. It is a great COVID safe activity. Enjoy the natural surroundings, learn about the people that came before you, and your presence curbs vandalism. • Read up. Many historic cemeteries have websites that share the history of the people and the place. Also, learn about mortuary traditions and mourning practices of cultures other than your own. Search your local cemetery, visit Oregon Heritage Exchange, or search the Oregon Historical Society’s Oregon Encyclopedia. • Stop Vandalism. This time of year, people want to explore the supernatural and perhaps creepy aspects of historic cemeteries. It’s OK to have fun. Have conversations with friends, family and neighbors about the respectful treatment of these places. When communities take responsibility, vandalism decreases. Also, report any new damage you discover. • Plan for your Dias de los Muertos tradition. Contact the cemetery to find out their rules for grave goods, celebrations, etc. • Volunteer. These cemeteries need help. Litter patrol, post storm limb pickup, trained monument cleaning, volun-
teer coordination, board membership, etc. Contact your local cemetery directly to find out what they need. • Donate. The cost of cemetery care is surprisingly high. Any donation you offer can provide monument repair, landscape maintenance, records management, and more. • Join the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries. The commission is seeking new members with one position open for coastal Oregon and one for central Oregon. The Commission is seeking members with knowledge related to or interest in cemeteries, historic preservation, genealogy, cultural and burial practices of ethnic groups found in Oregon, landscape and native plants, and history. The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is comprised of seven citizens and is empowered by the Legislature to develop and maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries in Oregon, make recommendations for funding, obtain grant funding, seek legislative appropriations for historic cemeteries, and assist in the coordination of restoration, renovation and maintenance of historic cemeteries statewide. The group meets four times per year in changing locations around the state. There may be an occasional additional meeting for extra projects, programs and grant selection. Commissioners are also asked to provide informal meetings in their regions and work on other projects outside of meeting time. Travel costs are reimbursed. While protections measures are in place due to COVID, the meetings will be teleconferences. To apply, those interested can send a letter of interest and resume to commission coordinator Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill@ oregon.gov or 503-986-0685. Applicants should include reasons for wanting to serve on the commission, any skills or knowledge they would bring to its work, and ideas or goals they have for participation. Information is due prior to Oct. 30. More information about the Historic Cemeteries program is available by visiting oregonheritage.org.
AAUW to host virtual candidate forum on Oct. 14 The Tillamook Chapter of the American Association of University Women, in partnership with KMUN, the Pacific CityNestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, Tillamook Bay Community College, and the Tillamook Headlight Herald, is hosting a Candidates Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Candidates from many of the major races will be present to answer questions from the community. Participating candidates include State Representative District #10 candidates Rep. David Gomberg (D) and Max Sherman(R); State Representative District #32 candidates Debbie BootheSchmidt (D) and Suzanne Weber (R); State Senate District #5 candidates Me-
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he Tillamook County Historical Society recently added two more historical photo murals on buildings in Cloverdale. Reproduced on 7- by 5-foot aluminum panels from Clyde Hudson photos by PSI in Tillamook, the murals were funded by a Tillamook PUD grant that TCHS is using to support a year-long project to celebrate Cloverdale’s history and promote a renewed interest in the business community. People traveling through Cloverdale often don’t realize that the town borders the Nestucca River. OceanPhoto by Tim Hirsch going boats were TILLAMOOK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY has erected a mural of Al able to travel Boon’s Cloverdale blacksmith shop on the front of Sherwin Jones’ auto from the mouth repair building in Cloverdale. of the river to items for home and farm. Blacksmiths deliver goods to Cloverdale businesses. made horseshoes, hinges, kettles, nails, Early settlers and Nestucca Indians used cooking utensils, light fixtures, latches, the river as their highway and fishing locks, and fireplace tools. They repaired grounds. There was a covered bridge over tools, fixed wagon wheels, and shod the river connecting Old Woods Road horses. Blacksmiths almost disappeared and the town of Woods. Besides being following WWII as they were replaced a dairy center, the presence of the river by welding and machine shops. But was an important resource and means of now there has been a revival of the trade transportation. and a working blacksmith shop exists in The fishing mural that’s now on the every state. Amongst them is a Northwest side of the old Hall’s Cash Grocery buildBlacksmith Association. The model T in ing portrays the abundance and size of the picture shows the transition from fish in the Nestucca in years past. The horse-drawn wagons to automobiles. photo reads, “Two hours fishing in the
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