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A TOTAL of 27 surfers competed in the virtual edition of the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Contest. The Men’s Division was won by Max Cameron (above).
Surf contest raises $5,000 more for planned skate park
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Officials have taken first steps towards bringing a bigger patrol presence this coming spring and summer to the South Tillamook County area
County establishes pay-to-park program at Cape Kiwanda By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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illamook County Commissioners, at the board’s Oct. 14 meeting, unanimously approved a plan to raise day-use fees at some county facilities and institute new ones at others — including the Cape Kiwanda Rcreational Area (parking lot and restrooms), the Pacific City Turnaround (parking lot at the end of Pacific Avenue between the beach and the Beachy Bridge) as well as for the Hungry Harbor Boat Ramp (the vehicular access ramp from the parking lot to the beach at Cape Kiwanda). Starting Jan. 1, 2021, those using those faciilties will need to pay a $10 day-use fee or a $55 annual day use access pass ($45 for disabled veterans, seniors 65 and older and Oregon Trail Card members). As part of the decision, commissioners approved a plan to dedicate all revenues from the Cape Kiwanda Day Use Area, the Hungry Harbor Boat Launch, and the Pacific City Turnaround to a fund solely for the purpose of implementing the Pacific City/Woods Parking Management Plan. In total, the new board order raises the fees at 11 county facilities that currently have fees, as well as establishing the fee at seven day use sites and three additional
boat launches where the charge will be new. There remain four county facilities that will have no fee attached to them. The seven new sites are: Anderson Hill County Park, Barview Jetty County Campground, Bayocean Peninsula, Cape Kiwanda Recreation Area (parking lot and restroom facilities), Happy Camp Beach Access, Pacific City Turnaround (parking area at end of Pacific Avenue in Pacific City), and other undeveloped areas. The boat launches added to the pay program are Aldervale Boat Launch, Bixby Boat Launch, and Hungry Harbor Boat Launch (at Cape Kiwanda). All three commissioners voiced their support for the plan prior to the vote. “Our intention is not to monetize locals’ visits to the beach,” said Commissioner Mary Faith Bell. “The intention is to monetize the visitor’s day trips. Those folks aren’t paying for the services they’re using. They certainly need services. We need launch repairs, we need bathrooms, we need garbage pickup, we need all kinds of things to accommodate the visitors who are coming. The $10 day use pass (will) pay for the things we need to accommodate the visitors who are coming.” “It just makes sense,” added Commissioner David Yamamoto who said that though the effort began with looking at adding pay-to-park programs in South
Tillamook County, it was later realized that the county’s fee structure was “antiquated” in comparison to other areas in the state. “A $4 fee for access is very low,” he said. “This will bring us into the 20th century — maybe not the 21st, but the 20th century. (It) will allow us to really do things that we need to do to help to continue to make sure that our guests are well taken care of. Our infrastructure is hurting, it’s aged, and with the number of people that we’re getting on a regular basis during the summer months we need to be able to make this a much more welcoming place for them. If we’re going to ask them to come here, that also means we need to pay the money to make sure our facilities are up to snuff. And this is the way to do it.” “This is really professionally done,” Commissioner Bill Baertlein said about the board order. The development of the new fee structure is the result of numerous meetings by both the Tillamook County Parks Advisory Committee and the Pacific City/ Woods Parking Advisory Committee, meetings that, according to Tillamook County Chief of Staff Rachel Hagerty, culminated in unanimous recommendations. See page 8 for a related story on using the South Tillamook County day use funds to help fund parking and law enforcement.
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Surfers may have lost out on the chance for camaraderie and competition with the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic traded out for a virtual event due to safety concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, but the spirit of support was still alive and well during the modified event. Held September through mid-October, the event asked competitors to film their own wave, upload it and wait for the public to vote for their faves. “In 2019, we had our best year ever,” said co-organizer Lisa MacyBaker. “And so we really wanted to keep the momentum going — that was one of the big reasons we did a virtual event this year. We wanted to keep the interest up.” “We’re pleased with the interest, and, all considering, it feels really positive.” In total, 27 surfers participated in the virtual contest. Top vote getters in each category were: Max Cameron (men’s division), Kelly Aldinger (women’s division), and Gabby Viorel (under 17 division). While the free event lacked both entry fees and the accompanying brew fest, it did still net several thousand for its long-standing charity — the development of a skate park in Pacific City. As well, organizers plan to donate a portion of the proceeds to the Echo Mountain Fire Relief Fund. In part, the event owes its fundraising success to the return of “Coastal Craft.” For this portion of the event, regional board shapers donated six custom surfboards that were auctioned off. Together with the auctioning off of a vacation package donated by Pelican Brewing, the auction raised approximately $5,000. “It was a great success,” MacyBaker added. In addition, the event is raising funds through the sale of “In Memory of Gary ‘Gaz’ Gregg” merchandise such as sweatshirts and posters. That merchandise is still available at momentsurfco.com or by visiting Moment Surf Shop at 33280 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. “We hope to be back live next year, but (if not), we’ll know better how to do this,” Macy-Baker said. “It’s an important cause. We want to get closer and closer to building the (skate) park.”
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OFFICIALS have taken first steps towards bringing a bigger patrol presence this next spring and summer to the South Tillamook County area.
Voters to decide on local races for sheriff, TPUD directors
VOTERS have until Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. to drop off their ballots for the general election.
By VICKY HIRSCH of the Sun
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egistered voters in South Tillamook County, who were mailed their ballots on Wednesday, Oct. 14, will be making decisions on a number of local elections this year, as well as statewide elections and state wide measures. Ballots that are to be mailed need to be postmarked no later than Oct. 27 to be received on time and a stamp is not required. Ballots must be physically received at a county elections office or official drop box by 8 p.m., Nov. 3 – postmarks do not count. Of note in Tillamook County is the Tillamook County Sheriff election. The candidates are Gordon A. McCraw, who is currently the Tillamook County Director of Emergency Management and Josh Brown, a Tillamook County Deputy and DPSST instructor. McCraw’s previous work experience includes stints as a meteorologist and air traffic controller in the Navy, a patrolman, crime scene technician, and Sargeant in Lousiana, and patrol deputy in Tillamook. Brown’s background is as a corrections and criminal deputy – he has been with the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years. Doug Olson, who is currently serving his third term as Tillamook PUD Director, Subdivision 1, which covers the South Tillamook County area, is being challenged by Maile Samek, a real estate broker and home care manager, for the Subdivision 1 seat for the upcoming term. Olson previously was a small business owner in Pacific City for 23 years. He has held several administrative positions within Tillamook County, including the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce and is the current chair of the Tillamook County Budget Committee. Samek is a substitute teacher in the Nestucca Valley School District and an art teacher the Community Art Program’s Slug Soup. Tassie (Mills) O’Neill is running unopposed for the position of Tillamook County Clerk. O’Neill has occupied the Clerk position since 2001. She has previously served as Chief Deputy in Tillamook County Clerk’s office and as an office clerk in the same office.
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In the race for State Representative, 10th District, Max Sherman (Rep.), a retired educator and small business owner is taking on incumbant David Gomberg (D-Otis), a small business owner who has served in his current position since 2012. Sherman’s occupational background is as an agriculture teacher, community college instructor, and FFA advisor. Gomberg’s prior work experience includes positions on the Senior Services Commision, Governor’s Small Business Cabinet, Ocean Science Trust, and Seismic Safety Commission. Vying for the seat of State Senator, 5th District, are Dick Anderson (Rep.), current mayor of Lincoln City, Shauleen Higgins (Pacific Green), currently a Lincoln City counsilor, and Melissa T. Cribbins (Dem.), who is a Coos County Commissioner. Anderson’s occupational background includes 35 years in financial services and time on the Lincoln City Council and North Lincoln Health District Board. Higgins’ background includes being a small business owner, mechanic/welder and general merchandise manager. She has served on the Lakeside City Council and local school committees. Cribbins’s occupational background is as a small business owner, attorney, tribal judge, water quality supervisor, and microbiologist. More information on candidates is available on their individual websites and in the 2020 Voters’ Pamphlet, which were mailed to voters earlier. The Voters’ Pamphlet can also be found online at oregonvotes. gov, as well as updated information on deadlines. Ballot drop boxes in South Tillamook County are located at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City, and 34370 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale.
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3 Reliability. Doug Olson supports a strong, reliable,
dependable, and hardened electric system. A system to meet the demands of our harsh storms and salt air.
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
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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.
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS are deciding whether to ask OPRD to begin a public review process for vehicular access to Cape Kiwanda and other South Tillamook County beach accesses.
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Will the Cars Stay? County hears from public on subject of vehicular access to local beaches By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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illamook County Commissioners effort to reach out to the community regarding the future of vehicular beach accesses yielded scores of varied responses as evidenced by nearly one-hour of oral testimony and more than 800 written comments and survey responses. The effort was a lead-up to future consideration, possibly as early as Oct. 28, by the Board on whether to ask the Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission to begin the public process to amend Oregon Administrative Rules governing access to one or more of the four South Tillamook County beaches that have historically provided vehicular access. Those beaches are Cape Kiwanda, the Pacific City (Pacific Avenue) Turnaround, McPhilips Beach and Tierra Del Mar. At the Oct. 19 teleconference meeting designed to elicit public response, most did urge Commissioners to keep vehicular access open in one fashion or the other. Comments ranged from a desire to keep all beaches open to vehicles to a more focused approach that asked the Board to support keeping it open at least at the Tierra Del Mar and McPhilips beaches. Of those that spoke, the hang gliding and paragliding crowd was the most well represented. “Tierra Del Mar is, by far, one of our most popular fly-in sites,” said Seth Hanson, a Beaverton resident and member of the Cascade Paragliding Club. “It’s where most beginners learn how to take their first flight. One of the reasons it’s so popular is the vehicular beach access. It allows people of all levels to gain access to that flying site and bring their equipment, which can be quite heavy, with them. The vehicle access is also important to us for the ability to self-police and self-rescue.” Another justification brought up was the value of vehicular access to the elderly or handicapped. “It’s hard to find a beach that’s calm and accessible,” said Paul Snodgrass, of Portland. “Most have longshore rips and currents and are not protected like Cape Kiwanda. Not only do vehicles provide greatly needed access to the beach and water for ADA people, but they also give greatly needed shelter from the wind, rain and cold. Crowds in the summer, especially the
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you name it, they’re a part of our community. They can’t speak up for themselves and their offspring, we must do that for them.” Ruttledge also noted that a community beach watch effort had recorded “consistent and repeated violations” of current vehicle rules on the beach at Tierra Del Mar. Residents such as Thomas Donohue, though, shared a contrary opinion. “I am against the proposed closure of beach access to vehicular traffic in the county for two reasons,” Donohue said. “First, it is against the Oregon legislative intent of Paul Hanneman’s ‘Beach Bill.’ Their intent was that all Americans have access to Oregon beaches. Two, this is especially problematic for our disabled American veterans and others with disabilities where driving on the beach allows them to ‘Kick Sand & Tell Fishing Stories’ like the rest of us without being physically carried to the beach. Tillamook County is one of just a few places that they can do that. I respectfully suggest that the Commission bring this issue to a vote of the entire county at the next practical election cycle. Let’s let the entire
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weekends, (and) events going on are creating some management concerns but closing the beach to vehicles is not the answer. (Closing) it adds to the parking problem.” On the other hand, some locals, such as Lynnae Ruttledge of Tierra Del opposed keeping the beach at Tierra Del Mar open. “There is no reason to continue to allow vehicles on the beach for recreation,” she said. “There are safety issues, ecological impacts, public health risks, as well as scenic and recreational concerns. We share our community with eagles, pelicans, snowy plovers, albatross, marbled murlet,
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county decide this issue, not the monied few.” In the middle-ground amongst residents was Raymond Smith, who resides in Nantucket Shores. “My wife and I…derive considerable pleasure from being able to load our Jeep with beach chairs, blankets, coolers, towels, toys, firewood, other sundries and park it on the beach for a few hours of beach enjoyment,” he said. “At the same time, we, like you, we have grown increasingly wary of the number of vehicles on the beach— specifically at Cape Kiwanda — and the potential safety risk they pose for families who are enjoying beach activities — often without closely monitoring the movement of children as they run back and forth from the water’s edge to their beach site and vehicles driving on the beach. Thus, we support a move to eliminate beach parking at Cape Kiwanda.” Smith’s opinion when it comes to the McPhilips and Tierra Del Mar beaches, though, was to keep them open as he believed that, when closed, they created significant traffic hazards due to the number of cars parking along the roadside. For that reason, he said he was in favor of keeping those beaches open to vehicles, but, in the case of Tierra Del Mar, supported a yearround ban of vehicular traffic north of that access point. And Pacific City resident Sean Carlton, who said he believes the area could experience “a perfect storm next summer as more and more people are coming out of their COVID isolation” cautioned about the number of people that could converge on the area next summer and, because of this, noted that the parking spaces lost in a vehicular closure of the beaches should be considered. “Personally and selfishly I don’t want the beach access to be closed because I enjoy driving on the beach and loading up my rig and taking down everything I need for the beach,” he said, “but I just have this sinking feeling that as we come out of this COVID slump, closing vehicle access to the
beach isn’t going to relieve resource pressure, it’s just going to exaggerate it.” Though the majority of the comments during oral testimony were, at one location or another, in favor of keeping vehicular access open, Commissioner David Yamamoto later told the Sun that the written comments and survey responses were much more evenly split. Furthermore, Yamamoto said that in survey responses, many of those that did want to see at least some beaches remain open weren’t in favor of continuing to allow non boat launching activities at Cape Kiwanda. “Everyone realizes, I think, that Cape Kiwanda is a special area,” he added. “It is so crowded, and it’s dangerous. I don’t think anyone likes the idea of 400 to 500 cars parked on the beach (there).” Though no motion was made in an Oct. 21 discussion by the Board of Commissioners, Yamamoto said that his recommendation is that the Board write a letter to OPRD asking their Commission to start a process to close vehicular access — except for boat launching activities — at Cape Kiwanda. In addition, he said he’d like to see beach north of the Tierra Del Mar access closed to vehicles. Currently it is only closed to motorized traffic during the spring and summer. He said he believed such a proposal would be a good compromise because it leaves the area from the north of Cape Kiwanda to Tierra Del Mar open for the elderly and disabled to drive on and access the beach more easily, as well keeping it open for paragliding and hang gliding activities. He also noted that there is a possibility that parking could be added to help alleviate the lost parking at the beach at Cape Kiwanda. Potential new parking sites are across the street at Cape Kiwanda at what is currently Webb Park campground as well as adjacent the Pacific City Turnaround where the county is in the process of purchasing a nearly 6-acre property from the Jensen family.
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talkback public administration and business, A wealth of knowedge To the Editor: I heartily endorse Doug Olson for Tillamook PUD Director Subdivision One. Doug has a longstanding record of fiscally responsible public service. It has been my pleasure to work with him on the Tillamook County Budget Committee, where he serves as chair and guides the county through the annual budget approval process. Doug possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in
which makes him ideally suited to the work of the PUD board. He does more research than anyone I know, is thoughtful and prepared and has a true heart for community service. He is a proven community leader. Mary Faith Bell Tillamook County Commissioner The Pacific City Sun welcomes reader input. Please send Letters to the Editor via e-mail: tim@pacificcitysun.com. Submissions are limited to 350 words and may be edited for length and grammar.
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The Nestucca Valley the decision was made School District Board of out of concern for student Directors voted dursafety in light of rising COing its Oct. 12 meeting VID-19 cases in the state, to commit the district as well as the country. to continuing with its “Unfortunately, this Comprehensive Distance is a trend that will likely Learning model through continue, as people are the end of its second indoors more often in the nine weeks of instrucwinter seasons, as well as tions. the onset of the cold and The move means flu seasons,” she wrote that, through January, in an Oct. 13 letter to the Photo by Tim Hirsch students will continue community. “By continuusing CANVAS, a univering with the distanceNESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL sal learning management DISTRICT Superintendent Misty learning model, students Wharton. platform, and Acellus, an and staff will face fewer online standardized curriculum for K-12 disruptions to learning.” students. Those with questions can contact In announcing the decision, NVSD Wharton at mistyw@nestucca.k12.or.us or Superintendent Misty Wharton said that 392-3194, extension 404.
OPRD’s ATV Advisory Committee to hold Nov. 5 virtual meeting Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory Committee will meet 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. The agenda will include ATV program and safety updates, ATV permit sales and trends, proposed Class IV ATV classification and operator requirement changes along with other committee and legislative updates. Members of the public will be able to listen to the call. Instructions on how to attend will be available online prior to the meeting by visiting oregon.gov/oprd/
ATV/Pages/ATV-committee.aspx#2. Public comments can be received via email at atv. safety@oregon.gov until 5 p.m. Nov. 4. The ATV Advisory Committee consists of 17 members who represent various state and federal agencies along with several user groups. To learn more about the Oregon ATV Program, visit OregonOHV.org. Individuals who need special accommodations to listen to the presentation, or need information in alternative formats, should contact Jeff Trejo, OHV Safety Education Coordinator, at 503586-9622 or jeff.trejo@oregon.gov at least three days in advance.
Salmonberry Trail corridor to be discussed on Nov. 6 The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) will meet virtually to discuss the proposed Salmonberry Trail corridor Nov. 6, 10 a.m. – noon. The public can view the proceedings via https://bit.ly/stiavideo. Discussion items include updates on the Salmonberry Trail Foundation and status of the current River and Canyon Segment planning study and the 2021 meeting schedule and budget. The proposed Salmonberry Trail is an 86-mile corridor that follows the Port of Tillamook Bay Railway and ends in
Banks. The proposed route connects eight cities and two counties, passing by the Oregon coastline, fisheries, farmland and the Oregon Coast Range. STIA was established to promote and facilitate coordinated direction and guidance in the planning, development and maintenance of the multi-use trail. Individuals who need accommodations to participate, or anyone who would like to submit public comment for board members to review, should contact Dennis Wiley at 503-9860723 or dennis.wiley@oregon.gov. at least three days prior to the meeting.
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TCCC now accepting applications for 2021 grants
inbrief
Tillamook County Cultural Coalition recently announced it is now accepting grant applications for fiscal year 2021. Applicants are due by Nov. 20, 2020. The grant opportunity is for Tillamook County citizens and organizations interested in obtaining funding to develop projects that celebrate the arts, humanities, and heritage of the county. To be considered for a fiscal year 2021 TCCC Grant, projects must address one or more of the following: cultural education, community arts, heritage, the environment, and/or traditions. To be eligible, grant applicants must be an individual(s), a nonprofit organization, or a governmental organization. Individuals must be residents of and organizations must maintain registered headquarters in Tillamook County. Priority will be given to activities that will benefit a significant number of Tillamook County residents. In a normal year, TCCC would hold an in-person workshop to provide training on the grant application process. Because meeting in a room together is not safe at
Flu shots available locally 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 29 and Nov. 5 and 19. Each clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. No one will be turned away for an inability to pay. For more information, contact the Tillamook County Health Centers, 503-842-3900.
Commissioners seeking Road Advisory Committee member The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for one vacancy on the County Road Advisory Committee. The RAC makes recommendations to Commissioners regarding road policies that include budget review and setting work priorities in the various areas of the county. The advisory committee is composed of nine members representing north, central, and south Tillamook County and serving three-year terms. An applicant representing north county is needed. There is no financial compensation. Membership application forms are available on the County website under the Public Information section. Applications should be to igilda@ co.tillamook.or.us by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18. For more information on how to submit an electronic application, call Isabel Gilda at 503-842-3403; for more information about the Road Advisory Committee, please call Chris Laity at 503-842-3419.
this time, TCCC has a short presentation tool saved in PDF, “TCCC Application Workshop for 2021 Grants,” available to interested individuals and organizations. TCCC can also be contacted at any time with any questions or concerns regarding the application process. To receive the “TCCC Application Workshop for 2021 Grants” presentation and/or to ask any unanswered questions, email tillamookccc@gmail.com. Detailed information about TCCC and the grant application process is also available at the TCCC website: http://www. tcpm.org/tillamook-co-cultural-coalition. html. New applications will be reviewed by the TCCC Board and applicants will be notified of funding decisions mid-January, 2021. Grants funded in the past have ranged from $500 to $2,000. Recipients of the 2020 awards included Tillamook Padres Unidos, Riverbend Players, Janet Maher/Nehalem Bay Artists Coalition, Mudd-Nick Foundation, Yvette Clark, and North County Recreation District.
Pacific City/Woods Parking Advisory Committe to meet Oct. 28 The Pacific City/Woods Parking Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1-3 p.m., at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City, to discuss a variety of issues including the vehicular beach access public process, the recently approved pay-to-park plan, the appointment of a South County Destination Manager, parking branding, wayfind-
ing and signage, stakeholder outreach, shuttle service, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, the reconfiguration of parking facilities, restrooms and more. The meeting is open to the public, but seating is limited due to COVID restrictions. To call in to the meeting, phone 971-254-3149, and use 723 310 470# as the conference identification.
PCJWSA Board to meet Nov. 3 via conference call The Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly business meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 5 p.m., via conference call. The agenda includes general Authority business, new and unfinished business, and any other business that
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Oregon’s Top Medical Malpractice Firm Comes to Pacific City OFFICIALS are working to bring an increased police presence to the South Tillamook County area for the 2021 tourist season.
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Following the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners approval of a plan to enact a pay-to-park program at several county facilities including its Cape Kiwanda Recreational Area, the Hungry Harbor Boat Launch and the Pacific City Turnaround (see related story, page 1), the board discussed with county staff the possibility of getting a jump start on a bolstered law enforcement presence in South Tillamook County. The discussion came following a recommendation from the Pacific City/Woods Parking Advisory Committee. In introducing the proposal, Tillamook County Chief of Staff Rachel Hagerty had noted that amongst the strategies of the Pacific City/Woods Parking Management Plan, which will be funded by the pay-topark program in Pacific City, is to implement regular parking enforcement. “The committee, which includes Sheriff (James) Horton, has been working through identifying and trying to implement solutions to increase parking enforcement in Pacific City,” Hagery told the Board. “At the last committee meeting, the committee elected to prepare a formal recommendation to submit to you today.” Horton followed suit by explaining the urgency of beginning the plan for hiring additional enforcement officers. “This is not just parking enforcement, this is overall law enforcement services,” Horton explained. “They would be fully sworn deputies with full police power, and they would respond not only to the parking concerns but to any of the other issues that
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require law enforcement attention in South Tillamook County. One of the biggest areas that require our attention is South Tillamook County — particularly (the) Sand Lake, Tierra Del Mar, Cape Kiwanda area. “(The committee) wanted to recommend that we start this process now so we can have a fully-trained deputy in that position.” Horton also explained the process, which he said could be lengthy if the Sheriff’s Office were to go the normal route. “If we go out and we recruit for an entry-level deputy, it takes one year approximately from the time you interview and select a candidate, (and put) them through the training,” he said. “I feel we need to act now on this. The hope would be to have… an already certified deputy in that role and then try to backfill with a recruit at some point when we can hire and (get that person) through the police academy. I feel we need to act immediately to try to get at least a deputy in place to meet this need. (The influx of visitors coming in) March (will be here before we know it).” Though Commissioners took no official action at the Oct. 14 meeting, they did vocalize their support. “Public safety really is a huge issue when we have well over 100,000 people in the county (during the spring and summer months),” said Commissioner David Yamamoto. “I agree completely,” added Commissioner Mary Faith Bell. “I think it’s logical. It makes sense to pay for this position, to get the people that are visiting here to pay for this position because they are the ones who are requiring services. It makes perfect sense. I’m glad that we’re moving forward with it.”
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Sitka Center for Art and Ecology to assume oversight of Community Arts Project Two longstanding coastal Oregon arts nonprofits — Sitka Center for Art and Ecology and Community Arts Project — recently announced plans for Sitka to assume oversight and stewardship of the Community Arts Project’s youth arts programs and fundraising events. Beginning this fall, Sitka’s administrative team will assume operational and fundraising responsibilities for the schoolbased art literacy program, previously delivered by CAP through the Nestucca Valley Grade School and the Garibaldi Grade School. Additionally, Sitka will oversee the school-based summer day camp, afterschool curriculum development and annual fundraising events like Your Art’s Desire previously operated by CAP. Sitka’s adult-learning workshops, residency program and public events will continue to take place on Sitka’s Cascade Head campus. Youth programs will continue to be school- based, taking place out in the community. School-based youth art literacy programs serve approximately 500 grade school kids annually. While CAP’s Board did not weigh its options lightly, this was a straightforward and uplifting decision to make. Sitka will bring deeper resources, greater staff and leadership continuity and broader reach to CAP’s youth programs and community events during COVID-19 and for years to come. Both organizations reportedly see this transition as a bright and futurestrengthening outcome for CAP and the coastal children, families and schools that the beloved programs serve. When the transition happens, Sitka Executive Director Alison Dennis will serve as the executive director for CAP’s programs too, and Sitka’s administrative team will support CAP’s programming and business office needs under the direction of Sitka General Manager Nicola Harrison. Before joining Sitka in 2019, Nicola served as executive director for CAP for five years. With Dennis and Harrison’s co-leadership and community commitment, a smooth transition is reportedly underway. Both Dennis and Harrison said they are confident the change will be a positive move. “For over 30 years, Community Arts Project has been nurturing the creative lives of kids and families right here in our coastal community,” Dennis said. “We are honored to be collaborating with Community Arts Project’s leadership to continue these beloved and impactful youth programs as part of Sitka beginning this fall.” “Everything our coastal community counts on CAP to do will continue — all of the open-ended learning, creativity and joy,” added Harrison. “The next year will be dedicated to ensuring smooth transition and to partnering closely with participating schools to resume art literacy programming as COVID-19 delivery models for the 2020-2021 school year evolve. I am so proud of the Community Arts Project. I have seen first-hand the creativity and self-esteem art access sparks, and I am overjoyed to see these programs thrive and grow through Sitka.” The change also has the support of representatives of the Nestucca Valley School District. “The melding of the Sitka Center and Community Arts Project is very exciting,” said Superintendent Misty Wharton. “As a lifetime resident of this community, I know how little exposure the youth of the area have to the arts, and I see this as the vehicle to enrich and diversify their education at a
global level.” “Community Art Project is an invaluable source of arts education for the students of Nestucca Valley School District, added NVES Principal Chad Holloway. “The addition of the world-class resources of Sitka strengthens Community Arts Project and ensures its continued success in serving our students.” And members of the CAP board are optimistic that the change will reap rewards, too. “When Sitka reached out to us about the possibility of pooling resources and joining forces, we were thrilled,” said CAP Board President Carol Kearns. “An executive director vacancy and COVID-19 programming hiatus made this the perfect time for our board to explore new leadership models.” “The mission alignment runs deep,” added CAP Board Member and frequent Sitka workshop instructor Lynn Wintermute. “With CAP’s youth programming experience and Sitka’s reputation for highquality adult-learning, it’s a perfect fit.” And Former CAP Executive Director Kim Cavatorta, who also served a tenure as Sitka Associate Director, characterized the move as a logical step forward. “CAP’s local community of loyal supporters and collaborators will no doubt be as excited as I am to hear that the CAP programs will continue under the solid leadership of Sitka,” she said. “This new partnership feels like the most natural next step in fulfilling the missions of both groups. I love picturing the CAP weft being woven into Sitka’s warp, bringing together two well-known and well-loved organizations to create a strong fabric of support for our community’s young artists.” With COVID-19 concerns still looming, Sitka is currently working with participating schools to determine the right timing and format for art literacy classes to resume this fall as schools reopen via online instruction. Once classroom-based learning resumes, classroom-based art literacy classes will resume too, with community-based instructors for each participating school. As well, officials say that CAP’s Board will continue to work closely with Sitka to ensure a smooth and celebratory transition this fall, and to complete end of year reporting responsibilities, bringing independent CAP operations to a close by 2021. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1970 and located at Cascade Head, the Sitka Center for Art & Ecology offers a place where visual artists, writers, natural scientists, musicians and interdisciplinary creatives of all abilities and backgrounds come to nourish their curiosity and creativity. 2020 marks Sitka’s 50th year of offering art- and nature-inspired workshops, residencies and public events on the Oregon Coast. The Community Arts Project was founded in 1988 with a mission to enable kids and all people to freely explore healthy avenues of learning and expression in the arts, believing that this enriches the lives of all who live and work in the North Oregon Coast communities. Activities include school-based art literacy lessons offered through area grade schools free of charge to all students, the annual Slug Soup summer art camp and the annual Your Art’s Desire art show and fundraiser. For more details visit sitkacenter.org , call 541-994-5485 or write Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, 56605 Sitka Drive, Otis, OR 97368.
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justments will be 70 percent for a studio apartment, 80 percent for a 1-bedroom, 90 percent for a 2-bedroom, and 110 percent for a 3-bedroom. Tillamook County Commissioners The new ordinance was made posunanimously approved an ordinance sible by Oregon house Bill 2377 and ORS on Oct. 14 that enacts a property tax 307.867, which authorize local governexemption for the building of workforce ments to enact a property tax exemphousing. The ordinance goes into effect tion for certain multifamily workforce Jan. 12. housing. The ordinance applies to unin“Hopefully this corporated areas of will give the incentive Tillamook County and to our developers to allows a property tax go ahead and start exemption for up to 10 Hopefully this will building some housyears for developers ing for (those making building multi-family give the incentive up to 120 percent of workforce housing for the median income),” to our developers tenants making up to said Commissioner 120 percent of Tilto go ahead and Bill Baertlein. “The lamook County’s area (Tillamook County) median income. start building some Housing Commission The number of housing put a lot of time into years developers can claim the exemption -Commissioner Bill Baertlein this bill. They’re getting their wings, and is based on a sliding they’re flying quite scale with one year rapidly. I’ve been very impressed with allowed for those developments with 10 the work they’ve done since the start.” percent of its units available, and one “It’s our hope and our intention additional year for each additional 10 that this will help people be able to percent of eligible units. As well, apinvest in workforce housing because it plicants may choose to omit up to 20 will be more affordable,” added Compercent of its dwelling units from the missioner Mary Faith Bell. “I think the exemption. limit of the exemption is for ten years The ordinance also carries with it rent limits for applicable units. The max- and so it’s a good thing and I personally know of a couple of projects that are imum rent will be based on the “maximum rent affordable to the Area Median very interested in using this — people that have said that they couldn’t do it Income and then adjusted according to the number of bedrooms available.” Ad- without this. I’m encouraged.”
New Surfrider chapter to serve Neskowin to Cape Meares An effort has begun to organize a Three Capes chapter of the Surfrider Foundation that would serve the communities between Neskowin and Cape Meares and include the South Tillamook County beaches of Pacific City, Winema, and Tierra Del Mar. The area has, in the past, been served by the Oregon chapter. Surfrider also has a chapter in Newport and one targeted to the “North Coast.” Currently, seven Surfrider members have taken on the task of creating an operating plan, recruiting new members and implementing programs and campaigns with the Foundation’s mission, which reads: “The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.”
For its part, the organizing committee says it is “committed to actively listening to community input and sparking involvement in order to protect and preserve our three capes all the way to Cape Meares.” Those interested in becoming new members of Surfrider-Three Capes are encouraged to visit https://www.surfrider. org/support-surfrider?source=CH92. Individuals can sign up directly with the Organizing Committee, by using this link and selecting “to Three Capes Chapter” under “Other ways to give.” Existing members interested in working with the organizing committee are being invited to contact organizers at volunteercoordinator@threecapes.surfrider. org. The effort can also be followed on Facebook and Instagram @surfriderthreecapes.
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Competing in American-style IPA category, Updrift IPA takes home Silver medal at Great American Beer Festival Pelican Brewing Company was recently honored during the first-ever virtual ceremony for the 34th annual Great American Beer Festival when the Brewers Association awarded Updrift IPA with Silver in the second most popular category in the competition, American-style IPA. This year’s competition saw 8,806 beer submissions across 91 beer categories and 355 entries in the American-style IPA category. The IPA styles continue to be the most-entered craft beer categories, with cult-like followings among craft beer lovers. In total, the IPA categories in this year’s Great American Beer Festival had 1,287 entries, the most of any style. Pelican has rare longevity in the American-style IPA category, with its first medal in the category in 2001, another in 2004, and now 16 years later with Updrift IPA. “The Great American Beer Festival is truly the national championship of beer,” said Darron Welch, brewmaster at Pelican Brewing Company. “Winning a medal here has always been huge, but today it is more competitive than ever. We are so thrilled to have Updrift IPA chosen by our peers in this incredibly challenging category. The GABF is the standard of excellence for beer competitions; the quality of judging and feedback helps us improve our processes and further our dedication to continuous improvement. Refining our craft and creating great flavors are what Pelican Brewing is all about.” Welch continues to be one of the most decorated brewers in the Pacific Northwest, earning more than 450 awards, including 41 medals at the Great American Beer Festival. Pelican has now earned Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in the American-
style IPA category. Gold and Bronze were previously awarded for the Pelican’s India Pelican Ale and now Silver for Updrift IPA. Pelican brewers say they took a hard U-turn from convention when they created Updrift IPA – a spirited and vibrant IPA that they say climbs to new heights of flavor. The brewers at Pelican composed what they describe as the consummate expression of adventure-in-a-can when they crafted Updrift IPA. Long on unexpected tropical, stone fruit, and citrus punch, Updrift is hailed as the perfect companion to punctuate adventures. For more Updrift adventures, follow along on Pelican’s social media accounts and on Pelicanbrewing. com as they pay homage to their iconic home on the Oregon Coast and the local flock of adventures who do what stirs their souls and inspired the ideal companion for adventure — Updrift IPA. Pelican Brewing Company was born at the beach in 1996. Here, in front of a rundown old building at the water’s edge, stood three enthusiastic young folks whose thirst for great beer overshadowed their understanding of what it would take to build a brewery. They did it anyway. Thanks to the vision of founding owners Jeff Schons, Mary Jones and Brewmaster Darron Welch, Oregon’s only beachfront brewpub became one of the state’s most popular destinations. Now in its 24th year, Pelican Brewing Company 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. For more information, visit pelicanbrewing.com.
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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
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