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Quartet provides enrichment for Neskowin Valley School students.......................2

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Voters overwhelmingly approve Nestucca Fire operating levy..................................7

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Friends of Pacific City State Airport partners with Nestucca K-8 School................. 13

Vol. 17, No. 433 • November 17, 2023

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Quartet provides enrichment for NVS students

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NESKOWIN VALLEY SCHOOL students were treated to a musical and educational experience courtesy of the Manderling Quartett on Nov. 6.

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ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH will be one of two South Tillamook County destinations hosting a Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2. Known as the “Crown Jewel of Holiday Bazaars,” the Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church’s basement, located at 34560 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. © 2023, Pacific City Sun

he Mandelring Quartett visited Neskowin Valley School on Nov. 6 and put on what NVS Head of School Sari Tullis describes as “an absolutely captivating performance for our students, families, and staff.”

She said that, in addition to playing “a gorgeous collection of classical and modern pieces,” the quartet took time to educate the audience about their instruments and answer all of the students’ “wonderfully thoughtful” questions. One student question was “How do your fingers affect the sound of the instrument?” And another student had this to say: “I recognize these songs from a movie; thank you for helping me piece together a memory.”

Tullis also thanked both the Mandelring Quartett and the Neskowin Chamber Music Board for making the “magical experience possible.”

NVS Head of School Sari Tullis described the musical enrichment as “an absolutely captivating performance for our students, families, and staff.”

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The importance of preventing diabetes before it becomes a problem

By MICHELLE JENCK Tillamook County Wellness Coordinator

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Type 2 Diabetes is occurring with far more frequency than earthquakes or hurricanes. We know what we need to do to prepare for and prevent its onset, but we are not taking action in time to prevent it. We can screen for both type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. If we identify the condition at the prediabetes stage, there is much a person can do to reduce the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.

A simple blood test conducted by your medical provider is all that is needed.

An A1C between 5.7 and 6.4 indicates a person is prediabetic. It is at this stage the condition is considered reversible. This blood test is part of an annual exam or well check. We owe it to ourselves and our loved ones to go in for those yearly checkups. Just like we take our cars in to have the oil changed, tires rotated and balanced, we need to have the same level of care and concern to keep our bodies in good working order. It’s preventive maintenance, and it saves us a lot of money and frustration down the road.

Just like avoiding maintenance of our car

or home, the minor inconvenience of a doctor’s visit is minimal compared to the costs of delayed maintenance.

If we discover we are in that prediabetes range, the course of action is simple but not always easy. Monitoring lifestyle habits like sleep, water intake, nutrition, and physical activity and making small changes (or perhaps large changes) will significantly reduce risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

These changes will also reduce risk for heart disease, stroke and cancer. Making these changes improves our mood, energy and overall quality of life. Once we begin feeling better, we become more motivated to stick with our new habits.

Read below a recent interview with Karen Patterson, 36, who is currently in the National DPP, as she tells us how she lost 50 pounds in the first 16 weeks. Patterson, who is mother to two daughters, has lived in the Pacific Northwest her whole life, and moved to the Oregon Coast last year.

“The Diabetes Prevention Program has made me more aware of diabetes and has helped me understand my habits and the need to change things for myself,” she says.

“I liked learning from everybody else that was pre-diabetic in class. I thought it was a good way of getting to know people in your community. Everybody struggles, and on the days where I felt like I was struggling the most, and felt bad about it, I didn’t feel alone because it wasn’t just me in (DPP) class. I loved getting to know everyone!

“I loved meeting week after week, and the material was great. The fitness bands and the calorie book were fun things to get out of class. I would definitely recommend this class because I think it is a step in getting to know what could be in your future if you are somebody who is pre-diabetic. I think it’s great for anyone to have the opportunity to do it.

I like working out now, and I like eating healthier. It was a great class; I loved it!”

If making these changes feels overwhelming, consider joining the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the YMCA. If you’d like more information, contact Kelly Benson at 503-842-9622, ext. 111 or kbenson@ tillamookymca.org.

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ODFW’s Private Forest Accord Grant Program is now accepting applications as the first-ever round of grant funding from the program becomes available for landowners to protect salmon and other aquatic species.

For more information on how to apply, visit PFAgrants.com.

“The PFA Grant Program is an important complement to the expanded protections that the Private Forest Accord established for Oregon’s aquatic species and the accompanying habitat conservation plan for working forests under development by the Oregon Department of Forestry,” said Chad Washington, manager of U.S. Sustainability for the Timberland Group with Nuveen Natural Capital and chair of the PFA Grants Mitigation Advisory Committee. “Native trout and salmon recovery efforts are important to all Oregonians, and we’re proud to help support projects that benefit these species not only on private forestlands but across the state.”

The Private Forest Accord Grant Program was established in the 2022 Legislative Session (Senate Bills 1501 and 1502; House Bill 4055) as an outcome of a collaborative agreement between timber and conservation groups to recommend the most comprehensive changes to the Forest Practices Act in 50 years.

“The PFA Grant Fund provides an unprecedented opportunity to invest in the recovery and sustainability of salmon, steelhead and other aquatic species that are critical to all Oregonians,” said Chrysten Rivard, Oregon director of Trout Unlimited and vicechair of the PFA Grants Mitigation Advisory Committee. “These

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TPUD seeks board member to replace Doug Olson The Tillamook PUD Board of Directors is inviting applicants to apply for a board member vacancy for the director position representing Subdivision 1, an area that serves South Tillamook County areas including Pacific City, Neskowin, Cloverdale, Tierra Del Mar, Sand Lake, Hebo, Pleasant Valley, Blaine and Beaver. The opening is a result of longtime Director Doug Olson accepting a nomination to replace retiring Tillamook County Commissioner David Yamamoto at year’s end.

Applicants interested in applying for the Director position must meet the following qualifications: reside permanently within the boundaries of Subdivision 1; be a qualified voter; and, upon appointment, the applicant will have resided in the district continuously

for two years immediately preceding the date of their selection as director for Subdivision 1.

Applications are due to Tillamook PUD on or before Monday, Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. A full posting of requirements and application materials can be found on the Tillamook PUD website at https://tpud.bamboohr.com/ careers/51.

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The Private Forest Accord made significant changes to forest practices that dramatically expanded environmental regulations for aquatic species while also providing economic certainty for rural communities and the timber industry. It is anticipated that these changes will also secure endorsement by federal wildlife agencies for a state-wide Habitat Conservation Plan. Such a plan would provide long-term conservation benefits to designated wildlife species while providing operational flexibility and regulatory assurance to forest landowners.

The changes include larger stream buffers during harvest, increased regulation of harvests on unstable slopes, and improvements to forest roads to enhance fish migration. The agreement also included the creation of a PFA Grant Program that provides funds for projects that help aquatic species and habitats covered by the HCP. “ODFW is in charge of administering PFA funds, and our staff look forward to working with partners and forestland owners to get money out the door and create some real conservation action for Oregon’s fish and wildlife,” said Sarah Reif, ODFW Habitat Administrator. “The PFA Grant Program will accept grant proposals each year as we work to distribute the $22 million already allocated to the fund, as well as future investments.”

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Fall is power-eating season for bears – secure trash and other attractants around your home Bears are currently in the middle of their annual fall eat-a-thon, known as hyperphagia, as they prepare for winter.

This intense feeding period begins in late summer when berries and fruits ripen and peaks when fruits like pears, apples, and plums become available. During this time, bears spend up to 20 hours a day foraging for food as they prepare for their winter’s rest.

Oregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife says it is crucial for people to take precautions to secure attractants and prevent bears from getting into trash and other tempting food sources.

“The Coast Range has an abundance of berries and natural foods for all kinds of wildlife — but bears won’t turn down an opportunity for an easy meal, even if it’s garbage,” said Skyler Gerrity, ODFW Assistant Wildlife Biologist.

ODFW says that human-provided foods like bird seed, pet food and food scraps in the garbage or compost can give bears a day’s worth of calories in a short amount of time. However, wild animals have specialized natural diets and food provided by humans lacks essential nutrients. In fact, consuming human-provided food can lead to health issues and even death for bears and other wildlife.

And bears pose a serious safety risk to people once they are used to eating human-provided food and know where to go for refills.

Bears possess remarkable memory and a keen sense of smell when it comes to food. They not only remember where they found food before, including in trash cans, but female bears also pass this knowledge down to their young. Feeding bears, whether intentional or accidental, can have long-lasting negative effects on multiple generations of bears.

The good news is that most conflict between humans and bears is preventable.

ODFW says that bears don’t want to be around humans, but the prospect of an easy meal is often too good to resist.

Removing things that attract them to the area is the most important thing you can do to protect people and ensure bears stay healthy and wild. They offer these suggestions: • Never feed or approach bears.

Feeding bears, whether you mean to or not, will cause them to associate humans with food. It is also against the law in Oregon (ORS 496.730).

• Secure food, garbage and recycling.

Ensure trash, compost bins and dumpsters are secure by using locking or screw-on lids, metal bars over dumpsters, or fully enclosed trash storage. Take trash out immediately before pick-up, not the night before.

• Remove bird feeders. Birds have plenty of naturally available food sources.

• Feed pets inside and store food indoors. Pet food attracts bears and other wildlife, putting your pets and wildlife at risk. Store livestock/chicken feed in a secure place.

• Clean and store grills after each use.

• Alert neighbors to unusual bear activity (continued sightings during daylight hours, lack of wariness around humans or pets, etc.). Share these tips with your neighbors!

Officials say these simple yet effective steps will go a long way to avoid conflict and keep bears and humans safe. Contact your local district ODFW office.

Those that need assistance with a bear-human conflict or observe unusual or aggressive behavior from a bear are advised to contact their local district ODFW office. Human safety concerns should be reported to Oregon State Police.

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A Round of Applause Chamber of Commerce to highlight top volunteer, citizen and business during Dec. 5 awards ceremony

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t will be a night of fun, food and congratulations when the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual awards gala on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m., at Kiawanda Community Center.

The Chamber’s annual Awards Banquet and Auction serves as a chance for the Chamber to shine the spotlight on the contributions of key volunteers, businesses and citizens as the organization will present awards for Volunteer of the Year, Business of the Year, and Citizen of the Year. The Chamber has been accepting nominations Photo by Tim Hirsch for the awards at its recent monthly meetings and IT WILL BE A NIGHT ON THE TOWN when the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber final selection — to be revealed on the night of of Commerce hosts its annual Awards Banquet and Auction on Tuesday, Dec. 5. As the event — will be determined by the Chamber’s part of the festivites, attendees will hear from former Oregon Sen. Betsy Johnson Board of Directors later this month. (below, at left), who is the gala’s featured speaker.

“We’re so blessed to live in a community where we have so many wonderful citizens and so many wonderful businesses,” Chamber President Glenn Gillas told the Sun. “(The Awards Banquet) is a chance to gather to celebrate those people who have really been those shining stars within the last year.”

In selecting the award winners, Gillas said the Chamber looks at past service and involvement with the community and with businesses in selecting both the Volunteer of the Year and Citizen of the Year; and, for Business of the Year, at the impact a business Courtesy photo Photo by Tim Hirsch has on the community as well as “She has had more individual contact with constituents than its community involvement and anyone I have known,” said Chamber board member Doug Olson, whether or not the business has done something to improve the lives whom the county recently appointed to take the helm as Tillamook of locals and visitors.

County Commissioner when David Yamamoto retires at the end of “Owning a business here is not easy,” he added. “We face so many the 2023. “In my mind, she’s what it really means to be a citizen stressors and difficulties as business owners here. It’s amazing how legislator. You will always get a call back, and she’ll be sure to tell many businesses have gathered to support one another.” you where things are at.”

The event will also highlight the Chamber’s partnership with “We’re honored to have Betsy here,” added Gillas, who said the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association to put on Dory Days. the Chamber is appreciative of Bob and Tina Papke of PC-Pour The Chamber plans to present a check to the PCDA as part of the for donating their vacation rental as accommodation for Johnson. festivities.

“She’s had such a positive impact on South Tillamook County. We “(In July) we had probably one of the best Dory Days that we’ve appreciate her taking some time out and being able to visit us here at had in recent memory and a lot of that is because of volunteers,” Gillas said. “The crown jewel is to give a big check to the Doryman’s the beach.”

DINNER AND AUCTIONS Association for half the funds raised at Dory Days. It’s the biggest The event will also feature a dinner (details were unavailable at check presentation I’ve ever been involved in.” press time) and both a silent and oral auction. Both the oral and silent BETSY JOHNSON TO SERVE AS FEATURED SPEAKER auction will feature items ranging from wine baskets to hardware Another highlight of the evening will be featured speaker Betsy tools, and from vacation packages to gift certificates from local Johnson, who served in the Oregon House and Senate for more than businesses.

20 years, retiring as chair of the Joint Ways and Means Committee Tickets for the event are $60 and can be reserved by contacting in 2021 to run for governor as an unaffiliated candidate. Prior to Stephanie Welch at 503-539-9982 or by sending a check to: PCNV redistricting, she also served constituents here in South Tillamook Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1078, Pacific City, OR 97135. The County first as a state representative from 2001-2005 and then Chamber also has a number of sponsorships available including table as state senator from 2005-2010 when redistricting split the City sponsorship ($700) and dinner, awards, or guest speaker sponsorships of Tillamook in half and made the area south of that split the ($1,000). Contact Welch for more information on sponsorships. responsibility of then Sen. Arnie Roblan (Coos Bay).

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SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY voters renewed Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District’s operating levy by a vote of 1,089-281 on Nov. 7 (in unofficial results). The vote provides for a 5-year operating levy that will tax property owners $0.66 per $1,000 of assessed value — the same rate they’ve paid since the first levy passed in 2019.

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that they expect.”

He added he believed that the oters district’s commitment overwhelmingly to participating in approved a community events helps. renewal of Nestucca “I think it helps that Rural Fire Protection all our people want to District’s operating levy be out in (a variety of) during a special election special events,” he said. that commenced on “People get a chance to Nov. 7. talk to our members and Ballot No. 29-176, see what we’re doing and which, in unofficial interact with us.” results, passed by a Oeder said the passage vote of 1,089 to 281, of the five-year levy provides for a 5-year means residents and Photo by Tim Hirsch operating levy that property owners can NRFPD CHIEF JAMES OEDER said will again tax property continue to expect a he is thankful for the support owners in South high level of service. of voters for the passage of the Tillamook County $.66 “By passing (this district’s operating levy. per $1,000 of assessed levy) it allows us to value — the same rate they’ve paid since continue operating with the same amount the first levy passed in 2019. According of people and providing the quality service to the election filing, the estimated yearly that we expect our people to do and that our totals for the levy are as follows: 2024-25, citizens expect,” he added. “When (citizens) $759,787.18; 2025-26, $784,919.08; 2026call, they expect somebody to be there. This 27, $850,594.97; 2027-28, $847,384.47; helps us to be able to continue to do that.”

2028-29, $886,347.04. Taken in total, the Oeder also voiced his appreciation for estimate for the five-year levy is $4.129 the support the community has given the million. The election will be certified by district beyond the favorable vote. He Dec. 4. pointed to residents who have contributed Career Firefighter/EMTs are currently with gifts — sometimes in response to split into three 48-hour shifts, three the service they received from emergency members per shift. Reportedly, these responders and sometimes as an act of shifts respond to motor vehicle accidents, kindness. An example is the upcoming structure fires, wildland fires, brush fires, Thanksgiving dinner that will be served to medical emergencies, swift water rescues, NRFPD crew and members in need of a rope rescues, and search/rescue operations. place to celebrate the holiday.

Shifts also perform facility and vehicle “We get gift baskets with homemade maintenance for six in-district fire stations, turkeys for any NRFPD members that don’t as well as other full-time duties. have somewhere to go,” he said. “And, “We were very happy and very surprised up in the Sahhali (Shores), they called that it passed by that kind of margin and asked if they could bring dessert for compared to our first levy, (which narrowly everyone. To me, that shows the support we passed with a vote of 682-618),” said have.”

NRFPD Chief James Oeder. “I think all of For more information about the Nestucca our citizens see and know what kind of job Rural Fire Protection District, visit nrfpd. we’re doing. We’re providing the service com.

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will be Mermadez Creations, Jules Cottage Creations, Tent Street Candle Co., Wrackline Designs, Odyssey Candies, Grumpy Gnomes Pottery and Michelle Scaglia Photography.

For more information, visit twistwine. com or call 503-483-1240.

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Free fishing days set for Thanksgiving weekend ODFW is encouraging all to make fishing part of their Thanksgiving weekend plans with friends and family.

Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24-25, 2023.

No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required those two days. Both Oregon residents and nonresidents can fish for free.

All other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits and size restrictions. See the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for rules and remember to check for any in season regulation changes at the Recreation Report especially for salmon and steelhead fishing. Click on the zone where you want to fish and then click the “Regulation Updates” tab to see the in-season changes.

The Recreation Report is updated weekly and features the best bets for fishing for the upcoming week.

Depending on water levels and conditions, fishing could be good for Chinook or coho salmon; again be sure to check regulations first because not all rivers are open. Trout will also be stocked the week before Thanksgiving at several popular lakes in the Willamette Valley.

For beginners, Easy Angling Oregon is a great guide to getting started fishing in Oregon, https://myodfw.com/articles/ easy-angling-oregon-introduction.

Prefer to crab or clam instead?

MyODFW.com has all the information you need to get started clamming or crabbing.

Remember to check ocean conditions and take safety precautions—always clam with a friend and never turn your back on the ocean.

Currently, crabbing is open in bays, beaches, estuaries, tide pools, piers and jetties along the entire Oregon coast.

Crabbing is closed in the ocean due to the annual closure from Oct. 16-Nov. 30 each year.

Call the ODA Shellfish safety hotline at 1-800-448-2474 or check their Shellfish page before you go clamming or crabbing. The Oregon Department of Agriculture regularly tests shellfish and closes areas when naturally occurring biotoxins get to levels that make crabs and clams unsafe to eat.

As of mid-November, there are some razor clamming closures along the coast but these may change by Thanksgiving Weekend so check before you go.

Neskowin moving forward to protect watershed

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he Neskowin Regional Water District has completed the first phase in a long-term vision of acquiring the part of the Hawk Creek Watershed surrounding the community’s drinking water source.

In early November, the district, with facilitation support from North Coast Land Conservancy, purchased approximately 80 acres of forested property from private landowners, Mike and Lana Kowalski. The land sits above the intake for the district’s Frank E Clanton Municipal Water Plant at the confluence of Hawk Creek and an unnamed tributary.

Because of its location, “it’s arguably the most important piece,” says Troy Trute, general manager of the district.

The district has been investigating the advantages of owning and controlling the Source Water Area for more than 15 years, an interest that picked up momentum in the past five years because of changes in land ownership, concerns about the impacts of climate change on the water supply of coastal systems, and advisories from Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality.

According to Brenda Freshman, who joined the district’s board of commissioners a few years ago to help with the acquisition, all the pieces were in place. As someone who is passionate about watershed protection, she advocated to get it moving forward, even making a significant donation to the project.

“The opportunity to purchase your own watershed is priceless,” Freshman says.

“What you’re able to do, to the best of your ability, as a community, is ensure the quality of your water, in perpetuity.”

TAKING A SUPPORTIVE ROLE NCLC became involved in the project about two years ago, although the organization has reportedly been active in conservation in the Neskowin area for about 10 years. In a facilitation capacity, NCLC is providing a variety of administrative services, from connecting the district with an appraiser and exploring funding options to title work and writing up the deed.

“We believe the drinking watershed should be controlled by the local citizens, and in this case, the best manager is the water district,” NCLC Associate Director Jon Wickersham said. “When we can marry water protection, water security, and conservation of critical habitat together, it makes sense.”

According to NCLC, research shows that protecting watersheds has a range of benefits, such as lowering costs for drinking water treatment, minimizing damage from natural disasters, and increasing adjacent property values. Because the Hawk Creek Watershed is “available to be protected,” Trute says, it makes sense for the district to do so, creating more certainty for the

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NESKOWIN REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT has completed the first phase in a long-term vision of acquiring the part of the Hawk Creek Watershed surrounding the community’s drinking water source.

future through conservation. The first step to getting out of a hole “is to stop digging,” he says. “This is our stop digging moment.”

The Kowalskis are playing an instrumental part in the acquisition process.

“It doesn’t happen without willing landowners,” Trute says. Not only are they selling the property to the district, but they’re doing so at below the appraised value of the land — or, in other words, donating a portion of it.

In a way, the transaction completes a full circle for Mike Kowalski, who helped to establish the water district in the 1970s.

He and Lana were once fulltime residents of Neskowin. It is where they raised their family, and they maintain a second home in the area. Lana’s roots go even deeper, having spent her early childhood in Neskowin.

“The land is dear to my heart,” she said. Her folks visited the coast on their honeymoon from Texas. “They saw these trees and they were so impressed, they wanted to be part of it.”

She and Mike acquired the land from her parents in the early 1970s, and it’s become part of “who we are,” she says, adding their goal has been to value, care for, and protect it.

“We’ve been attempting to be good stewards of this property,” Mike agrees.

“It’s given us a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment.”

Now, they are passing off this parcel to

serve an even greater purpose.

“In the big picture, for the good of the community, it made sense to participate in the district’s wishes to obtain and preserve the watershed as best as they can,” Mike says. Lana adds, “We were happy we could do something to preserve the land around Neskowin.”

A ROLE FOR EVERYONE IN COMMUNITY CONSERVATION This acquisition is part of a broader vision: protecting the whole watershed, which spans about 1,200 acres and is divided among several private landowners.

“This is just the first phase,” Wickersham says, adding NCLC will continue to help facilitate the project through the upcoming phases.

“It’s a big task ahead to acquire the amount of property that does form the watershed,” Mike Kowalski adds. “But hopefully this will be a start to that process.”

Freshman’s goal is to continue inspiring and motivating the community “to keep going.”

“It will move forward if people who have worked on it continue to work on it and other people join,” she says. “There’s a role for everyone in the community to help. You can connect to that meaningful contribution to humanity, in perpetuity, in your community, if you take some action.”

For more information about the project, visit Neskowinwater.com.

Thomas Goodwin Gallery is closing Liquidation sale Fridays-Sundays 11-6 (or by appointment) through December All original paintings, misc. art, curios, antiques, oriental rugs and furniture substantially discounted.

Offers encouraged.

Remainder of Goodwin originals will be available to view by appointment at home studio near Neskowin

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Calendar of Events HOLIDAY BAZAAR Nov. 17, noon- 7 p.m. and Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 5603 3rd St., Tillamook. Handmade items, home and holiday decor, food concessions and more.

For more information, visit tillamookfair.com.

LIVE MUSIC Nov. 17, 5-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free live music provided by Jordan Rivers Band. For more information, call 503-483-1337.

‘THE CURIOUS SAVAGE’ Nov. 17 & 18, 7 p.m. Nestucca Valley High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Tickets $5-$7.50. First come, first seated. For more information, visit nestucca.k12.or.us/index.php.

LOVE FIRST MARRIAGE CONFERENCE Nov. 17 & 18. Living Water Fellowship, 1000 N. Main Ave., Tillamook. $130 per couple. Visit livingwatercoast.com.

‘A NICE FAMILY GATHERING’ Nov. 17 & 18, 7 p.m. and Nov. 19, 2 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook. For more information or tickets and reservations, visit tillamooktheater.com or call 503-812-0275.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-noon. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. $9 members; $10 nonmembers. For more information, visit baycityartscenter.com or call 503-377-9620.

TILLABOOK FAIR Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Garibaldi Maritime Museum, 112 Garibaldi Ave., Garibaldi. Fourteen Tillamook County authors will be on hand to sign and discuss their books. Free admission.

For more information, visit garibaldimuseum. org or call 503-322-8411.

46TH ANNUAL RESTORATION POW-WOW Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Chinook Winds Casino Resort, 1501 NW 40th Place, Lincoln City.

Grand entry 6 p.m. All drums and dancers welcome. For more information, visit ctsi.nsn. us/Restoration-Pow-Wow. UKULELE JAM SESSION Nov. 18, 1-2:30 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

Bring your own instrument or borrow from the library. For more information, visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.

FALL WREATH CLASS Nov. 18, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310

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‘THE CURIOUS SAVAGE’ Nov. 17 & 18, 7 p.m. Nestucca Valley High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Tickets $7.50 for general admission, $5 for students/senior citizens. First come, first seated. Visit nestucca.k12.or.us/index.php.

Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Learn how to make fall wreaths from foraged greens. $55 fee includes supplies and instruction and first beverage. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

LIVE MUSIC Nov. 18, 3-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free live music provided by Jordan Rivers Band. For more information, call 503-483-1337.

NORTH OREGON COAST SYMPHONY AUTUMN CONCERT Nov. 18, 3-5 p.m. St. Catherine Episcopal Church, 36335 Hwy. 101, Nehalem. Adult admission $10; ages 18 and under free. For more information, visit nocsymphony.org or call 503-368-4899.

TRIVIA NIGHT Nov. 18, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Test your trivia knowledge. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-noon. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. $5-$10. For more information, visit baycityartscenter.com or call 503-377-9620.

GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Nov. 19, 2-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, call 503-965-7900.

CRYSTAL SOUND BOWL SUNDAY Nov. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 admission. For more information, call Kris Rooke, 425-894-4111.

NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m. Nestucca Valley Jr/Sr High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale.

PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS Nov. 20, 22 & 24, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/movewell/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-8017448 (text).

STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

Community of people who make things for

others - all levels welcome. $3 admission.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION Nov. 21, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Join Lisa Macy Baker and learn how Surfrider Foundation supports natural resources. Sign-up at PCPour.com.

JINGLE & MINGLE Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m. Lucky Beach Boutique, 34950 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Door prizes, games, food, drinks. 503TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Nov. 22, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also available via teleconference live video at tctvonline.com or teleconference at #971-254-3149, conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only). For agenda, visit co.tillamook.or.us/bocc.

SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY STORYTIME Nov. 22, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Co-hosted

by David and Theresa. All ages invited. For more information, call 503-965-6163.

HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING Nov. 24, 11 a.m. Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 OR-6, Tillamook. Use natural materials to create a holiday wreath. $30 to make wreath; $8 for cone bird feeder. Registration required - call 503-815-6807. For more information, visit tillamookforestcenter.org.

LINCOLN CITY ART FESTIVAL Nov. 24, noon- 6 p.m. and Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. 32 local and regional artists, entertainment, music, food, and raffle.

For more information, email lincolncityartfestival@yahoo.com or call 860-307-1898.

ARTIST RECEPTION Nov. 24, 5-7 p.m. Chessman Gallery, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Between Tides: Liz Fox and Sandra Roumagoux’s visual adventure of estuaries and the written word. For more information visit lincolncity-culturalcenter. com or call 541-994-9994.

RED TIDE REUNION CONCERT Nov. 24, 6:30 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Tillamook band performing 90’s heavy alternative rock. Tickets by suggested donation - $10 for students; $20 general admission. For more information, visit baycityartscenter.com or call 503-377-9620.

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FREE FISHING DAYS Nov. 24 & 25. No license needed to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon. Area closures, bag limits and other restrictions apply. For more information, visit MyODFW.com.

HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING Nov. 25, 11 a.m. Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 OR-6, Tillamook. Use natural materials to create a holiday wreath. $30 to make wreath; $8 for cone bird feeder. Registration required - call 503-815-6807. For more information, visit tillamookforestcenter.org.

HOLIDAY MAKERS MARKET Nov. 25, noon-4 p.m. Twist Wine Company, 34930 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Local artisans and libations. For more information, call 503483-1240.

BINGO NIGHT Nov. 25, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Free Bingo. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING Nov. 26, 11 a.m. Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 OR-6, Tillamook. Use natural materials to create a holiday wreath. $30 to make wreath; $8 for cone bird feeder. Registration required - call 503-815-6807. For more information, visit tillamookforestcenter.org.

GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Nov. 26, 2-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, call 503-965-7900.

LIVE MUSIC Nov. 26, 3-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Live piano music with Martin Hemens. For more information, call 503-483-1337.

PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS Nov. 27, 29 & Dec. 1, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/movewell/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-8017448 (text).

STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

Community of people who make things for others - all levels welcome. $3 admission.

NESTUCCA, NESKOWIN, SAND LAKE WATERSHEDS COUNCIL BOARD MEETING Nov. 28, 6-8 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

Open to the public. For more information or to join virtually, visit nestuccawaters.org.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Nov. 29, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also available via teleconference live video at tctvonline.com or teleconference at #971-254-3149, conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only). For agenda, visit co.tillamook.or.us/bocc.

PAINTING GROUP Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-noon. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

All levels welcome. For more information, call 503-965-7900.

TAI CHI Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

Volunteer led for all ages and levels. For more information, call 503-510-0588.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Dec. 1, 4-7 p.m. and Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tillamook United Methodist Church, 3808 12th St., Tillamook. Wreaths, gifts baskets, home baked goods, handcrafts and more. For more information, call 503-812-6289.

ARTIST OF THE MONTH RECEPTION Dec. 1, 5-7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Artist TBA at later date. For more information, visit baycityartscenter.com or call 503-377-9620.

LIVE MUSIC Dec. 1, 5-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free live music provided by Jordan Rivers Band. For more information, call 503-483-1337.

ARTIST RECEPTION Dec. 1, 5-7 p.m. Chessman Gallery, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Pieced Observations: fiber arts by Janet Webster. For more information visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.com or call 541-994-9994.

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‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’ Dec. 1 & 2, 7 p.m. and Dec. 3, 2 p.m. NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Tickets $5-$25. For more information and tickets, visit riverbendplayers.org.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tillamook Transfer Station, 1315 Ekloff Rd., Tillamook. Safely dispose of paints, pesticides, batteries, household cleaners, propane tanks, and more. For more information, visit co.tillamook.or.us/solidwaste.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH’S OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Dec. 2, 9 a.m-3 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 34560 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Handmade gifts, gift baskets, home baked goods, jams, jellies, and cinnamon rolls and polish dogs and kraut. For more informations, call 503-392-4263.

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

Vendors, food, and Santa. For more information, call 503-965-7900.

UKULELE JAM SESSION Dec. 2, 1-2:30 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

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ANGELS BALL 2023 Dec. 2, 5 p.m. Chinook Winds Casino, 1502 NW 40th Pl., Lincoln City. Live music by Collective Nation. Formal wear encouraged.

Tickets $125. For more information, visit Angels-Anonymous-LC.org.

PICTIONARY NIGHT Dec. 2, 5-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Play Pictionary. Signup at PC-Pour.com.

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TILLAMOOK SCHOOL OF DANCE MERRY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Dec. 3, 2 p.m. Tillamook High School auditorium, 2605 12th St., Tillamook. Admission $5 per person or one new, unwrapped toy per family. For more information, call 503-8122608.

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT CLASS Dec. 3, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Learn to make folded fabric ornaments. $35 fee includes supplies and instruction and first beverage.

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GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Dec. 3, 2-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, call 503-965-7900.

LIVE MUSIC Dec. 3, 3-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Live piano music with Martin Hemens. For more information, call 503-483-1337.

CRYSTAL SOUND BOWL SUNDAY Dec. 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 admission. For more information, call Kris Rooke, 425-894-4111.

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NVSD receives $1 million Future Ready OregonWorkforce Ready Grant

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he Higher Education Coordinating Commission is awarding Nestucca Valley School District a $1 million Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grant award as the program has announced preliminary awards totaling approximately $35 million in grants to support 30 projects that prioritize underserved and marginalized communities.

NVSD will use the funds to build out existing Career Technical programs in advanced manufacturing and related fields, an investment they hope will lead to highwage, high-demand, and high-skill jobs across Tillamook County.

“It’s a million dollars so that, as a county, we can work on creating career pathways for our students to enter into a family-wage job when they complete their high school and/ or community college experience,” Chad Holloway, NVSD administrator of facilities and alternative education, told the Sun. “This particular grant is focused at manufacturing.

It also has a focus on serving underserved populations. In our case, the biggest component of that is the rural component because each one of the school districts qualifies as rural.”

Holloway added that the grant is part of a larger county-wide effort — the Tillamook Education Consortium, which consists of Nestucca, Tillamook School District, NeahKah-Nie School Distict, TBCC and NW Regional Education Service District.

“TEC has gotten together and put together a five-year plan to enhance career technical education in the county and so that will allow us not to just do the manufacturing piece, but we can look at other pieces like hospitality, like (agriculture), like healthcare, law enforcement, all of those different components,” Holloway said. “This grant helps us to be able to move the project forward. It also helps us to create some of the infrastructure to do that.”

He added that the collaborative approach of schools throughout the county is key to the hope of developing a skills center to share.

“By working together, we’ll be able to create a skill center, whereas, if we weren’t working together none of the individual schools on their own would have sufficient

HECC. “We are so pleased to expand the collaborative partnerships that are essential to engaging a diverse workforce and equipping Oregonians with the skills and credentials needed to connect to meaningful careers.”

The HECC received what it described as an overwhelming response to the competitive Request for Applications — 165 applications requesting a total of more than $250 million.

In total, the Future Ready grants include 12 projects totaling $15.2 million that advance equitable education and training opportunities in healthcare careers; nine projects totaling $9.5 million that advance equitable education and training opportunities in manufacturing careers; three projects that advance equitable education and training opportunities in technology careers, totaling $3.5 million—including digital literacy and exploration; career-connected credential pathways in unmanned aircraft systems and solar technology; and advanced technology degrees; and six projects that advance equitable education and training opportunities to recruit and retain a diverse workforce in multiple sectors of Oregon’s economy — healthcare, manufacturing, and/ or technology — totaling $9.6 million.

Workforce Ready Grants are the largest component of the $200 million Future Ready Oregon package of investments (Senate Bill 1545, 2022). The Future Ready Oregon investments reportedly work together to advance a more equitable workforce system and provide training and wraparound services to jobseekers from priority populations pursuing careers in high-demand fields. Workforce Ready Grants support efforts to recruit and retain a diverse workforce in key sectors of Oregon’s economy — healthcare, manufacturing, and technology — by investing in new and innovative education and training programs that center partnerships and collaboration.

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The two-hour training covered best practices, etiquette, and general guidance for doing disability inclusion and accessibility work in the outdoor recreation industry and was an opportunity to gain perspective and knowledge from someone with lived experience and expertise in accessible design, living and recreating.

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resources to be able to do something like that.”

Funds from the three-year grant will be used for planning, professional development and for the skill center. Holloway expects to be finished with the planning portion by the end of next August.

“We’re also pursuing other grant opportunities at the federal level and some other ones at the state level to help us with the work,” he added. “If anybody is interested in being involved or wants to know more about it, they are welcome to shoot me an email (ChadH@nestucca.k12. or.us) or give me a call (at 503-392-3192, ext. 427).

In a Nov. 6 release to the media, HECC said the awards to community-based organizations and workforce service providers has a goal of advancing innovative and collaborative workforce development programs and partnerships. Owing to the combined total of approximately $35 million that has been preliminarily awarded, this is the largest round of Future Ready Oregon grant funding to date.

“Workforce Ready Grants, Round Two: Innovation in Workforce Programs” support education and training programs that center the needs of Oregon’s underserved and marginalized communities and connect individuals to the resources they need for good-paying jobs and meaningful careers in key sectors of Oregon’s economy — healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.

The HECC reportedly prioritized equity, innovation, and statewide scope in these funding recommendations. Projects advance innovative approaches to education and training, with clearly-defined partnerships, culturally-relevant services, and wraparound supports for training participants and students. Projects provide access to education and training opportunities in all parts of the state, serve all three industry sectors — healthcare, manufacturing, and technology — and provide culturally-specific training and wraparound supports for all priority populations identified in the Future Ready Oregon legislation.

“Congratulations to this second round of Future Ready Oregon grantees,” says Ben Cannon, executive director of the

Schahfer, who has two degrees in architecture, also has 21 years of lived experience in a wheelchair. An avid outdoor enthusiast, she has provided accessibility consulting to several cities, agencies and outdoor programs throughout Oregon.

“Make accessibility part of every plan and every design you’re looking at,” Schahfer told the audience. “Just because I’m in a wheelchair doesn’t mean I don’t want to do all the same things everyone does.”

The training was the culmination of a $20,000 grant TCVA received from Travel Oregon. In June, Schahfer spent time with TCVA and Tillamook County Parks Department staff conducting an accessibility

survey of Kilchis River, Trask River and Barview Jetty county parks. The findings were compiled into a comprehensive report that was presented to county commissioners, along with a county facilities report created by TCVA this past July.

“Ashley’s work on our behalf has been invaluable as we try to prioritize projects that will improve outdoor accessibility in the county,” said Dan Haag, director of TCVA’s Trails & Outdoor Recreation program.

A takeaway from the training was the necessity to provide access to current information when making an accessibility plan.

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By SALLY RISSEL For the Sun

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he Friends of Pacific City State Airport has always had an educational component in their mission statement.

They have rewarded several scholarships to beginning students learning to fly. This school year, they have partnered with two fifth-grade teachers at Nestucca Valley K-8 to teach a unit on aviation. The “Friends” group has provided funds for teaching materials, and teachers Pam McDonald and Todd Skinner have planned classroom curriculum and projects to accompany this topic.

Several pilot CIVIL AIR PATROL COMMANDER Deborah Maynard recentmembers have ly taught students at Nestucca K-8 School using a model donated their time and she made of the Tillamook State Airport. expertise to introduce various aviation topics After WWI, new pilots started flying to the students. planes nationwide to show off and offer Member and pilot Civil Air Patrol rides. Local farmers began to cut their Commander Debra Maynard introduced cow pasture in hopes of attracting these students to techniques used to read a pilots. That is just what happened in compass, the science of how airplanes the center of Pacific City. Businessmen fly, and how airports operate. She saw it as an opportunity to attract created a large model of the Tillamook tourists to the coast. Stinson, Ryan, airport where students could experiment Jennys, Talyorcraft, and Stearman were with landing their model airplanes. Pilot all part of this “barnstorming” era. In Roy Hansen demonstrated the Nestucca 1951, the airport was turned over to the Rural Fire District drone on the school State Board of Aeronautics. Today, the field. Drones have become an essential 1,875-foot, paved airport is operated by part of aviation for rescue and military the Oregon Department of Aviation in use. The students constructed model partnership with the Friends group. It airplanes and read about famous pilots attracts hundreds of airplanes annually. and planes. The students took a field Pilots with friends and family can take trip to the Tillamook Air Museum and the 5-minute walk to the beach or town. learned more about the history of this To learn more about this volunteer historic building. The Air Museum has group, donate to its pilot scholarship added many more hands-on exhibits that program, or participate in the group’s are fun and educational for children. annual clean-up workday event, contact The Friends of Pacific City State Sally Rissel at heronlanding123@ gmail.

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Rueppell water line nears completion

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

The Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority Board of Directors voted 4-0 to approve a change order increasing the total project price of a 1,646-foot long pipe replacement on Rueppell Avenue by $5,933 during its monthly meeting on Nov. 14. The total contract cost for the project, which is now in its final stages, is now $436,104.

Authority Manager John Wesely characterized the need for the increase as a good thing, explaining it was because of the discovery that the water main along the Beachy Bridge on Pacific Avenue is a 12-inch ductile iron pipe that was installed in 2008 rather than an AC pipe as originally believed.

“The water (line) is completely installed except for right at the entrance at Pacific Avenue,” Wesely told the Board. “They would have moved forward with the tap, with the plan to connect as it was originally proposed, but then we found out this was a ductile iron pipe that we thought was a 12-inch, old AC line. This is when we decided to change gears.”

He added that the discovery of the ductile iron pipe gives PCJWSA a lot more flexibility in how the connection is made.

“By far, the easiest method is to just do a hot tap into the Pacific City water line,” Wesely said. “A hot tap means we’re tapping at the pipe

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under pressure. That’s not something I want to do with an AC line, but it’s something that we can do with a 12inch ductile pipe. It’s going to make the tap so much easier in a lot of ways.

It’s going to eliminate the need (for) potentially…four or five hours of service interruption for our customers.

We won’t have to have a service interruption for our customers at all. It will allow a straight run into the pipe without having to have us jog the new waterline from the east side of the road over to the west side of the road. It’s definitely a game changer for us.”

The drawback he said is the need for a special subcontractor to do the hot tap and the cost that comes with that.

He said the additional contract cost is $7,926 but that is partially offset by a $1,993 credit for parts and services no longer needed with the ductile pipe connection.

“This is something I strongly endorse,” he said.

Once the connection is done, Wesely said that Earthworks Excavation should meet their next significant completion milestone within two weeks. “(That milestone) means the water main is installed, the taps are connected, the water lines (have) been pressure tested and disinfected, and, the new water line and service are actually in use,” he said.

For more information about the Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority, visit pcjwsa.com.

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KIAWANDA COMMUNITY CENTER is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar, which will feature all homemade items, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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South Tillamook County Christmas bazaars signal the start of the holiday season

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

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rom dazzling ornaments to homemade clothing, gift baskets to holiday flavors, there’s something to satisfy any shopper at two longstanding holiday bazaars — St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar and Kiawanda Community Center’s Holiday Bazaar.

Set for Saturday, Dec. 2, the bazaars signal the start of the holiday shopping season.

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH will be one of two The Old Fashioned Christmas South Tillamook County destinations hosting a ChristBazaar at St. Joes’s runs from 9 mas bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2. Known as the “Crown a.m.-3 p.m. and KCC’s Holiday Jewel of Holiday Bazaars,” the Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Each Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church’s stop offers a wide variety of basement, located at 34560 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. home-grown gifts and Christmas more information about the bazaar, call décor.

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ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH’S KIAWANDA COMMUNITY OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CENTER HOLIDAY BAZAAR BAZAAR At Pacific City’s Kiawanda Community Celebrating its 64th anniversary is St. Center (34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr.), Joseph’s Catholic Church’s Old Fashioned shoppers will find 35 vendors, holiday gift Christmas Bazaar (34560 Parkway Dr., ideas and homemade crafts. It’s hailed Cloverdale). Known as “The Crown as an opportunity to join local artists and Jewel of Holiday Bazaars,” the bazaar creatives as you embark on your holiday offers a variety of tasty treats including shopping — and support the community in fresh cinnamon rolls for breakfast and the process. Amongst the handcrafted items polish dogs and sauerkraut for lunch. will be paintings, pottery, toys, clothing Shoppers can check off several family and accessories, food and candy, Christmas members and friends on their Christmas decorations and cards, quilts, driftwood list by purchasing a range of gift baskets; sculptures, weaving, keepsake bears and handcrafted items; jams, jellies and relish; felt animals, kitchen items, and handmade and home-baked goodies. There will also journals and paper. be quilt and grocery raffles as well as a And the event, which is being organized silent auction. Silent auction items include

by KCC volunteers Kim Sheehan and an original oil painting by Rose Perez of St. Joseph’s Church, as well as a Christmas Peggy Benson, will also feature a special visitor from the North Pole as Santa is village, fused-glass artwork by Sue Miller scheduled to be on hand from 1-2 p.m. and a Tillamook Creamery cheese basket. “(The vendors are) local people, and it’s “Everyone really puts their heart into everything they do,” organizer Sandra Dust all homemade,” Benson said.

“It’s a really huge range of things,” said about those that have made things for the bazaar. “It’s quite an effort, and they do added Sheehan. “It draws so many different people from the community. It’s a chance it all for the community.” for different people from the community She also says the church offers a festive, to see each other at the start of the holiday friendly and cheerful setting for holiday season and enjoy the community center shoppers. because it’s decorated so beautifully. It’s a “There’s a lot of people that come every great way for people to come and see the year,” Dust added. “It’s a lot of hard center and see the new things that we have work (for us to put on), but it’s always going on like karate and line dancing. We’ll worthwhile. It’s very rewarding. I always have Christmas music playing over our new feel that the people that do come and find sound system.” something they like, leave happy.”

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WORKERS ARE MAKING PROGRESS on the Tillamook County parking lot at Cape Kiwanda, a project that Tillamook County Commissioners’ Chief of Staff Rachel Hagerty expects to be finished by July 2024.

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econstruction of the Cape Kiwanda parking lot is proceeding as planned according to county staff reports made at the Nov. 4 Pacific City-Woods Citizens Advisory Committee meeting.

Reporting for the county, Tillamook County Commissioners Chief of Staff Rachel Hagerty said that the existing bathrooms are gone, while utilities and foundations are now in for the new bathrooms located closer to the dory ramp.

“Parking lot construction is going well,” she said. “In addition to relocating and upgrading the bathrooms, contractors are improving stormwater run-off by installing an underground catch basin and rip rap at the ramp.”

Come July 2024, Hagerty said visitors should experience a much safer, more fluid and easier to navigate parking experience.

A few changes from the original plan design will be incorporated into the finished lot.

“Trees are out and low growing, low maintenance vegetation will be in,” Hagerty said, adding that other improvements scheduled will include the repaving of the lot and Hungry Harbor Road, a new civic overlook where visitors can sit and gaze at the ocean, pedestrian pathways and safe routes for drop offs. A pending grant from Cycle Oregon for an E-Bike charging station may be an added benefit for cycling visitors, she said.

While the parking lot and its funding are proceeding as planned with completion expected by July of 2024, the county continues its efforts to keep other aspects of the Kiwanda Corridor Project moving forward.

“Part of our success is due to a ‘value engineering’ approach the county and contractors are using to better manage timelines, flexible design approaches and project costs,” said Hagerty. “Working

closing with contractors in this way is already proving beneficial.”

Progress on the development of the Jenson property was also reviewed at the CAC meeting. Hagerty shared the comprehensive design for this 6-acre parcel that includes a realigned intersection at Cape Kiwanda Drive and Pacific Avenue, bathrooms, a picnic shelter, expanded parking, information kiosks, bike racks, an art installation and the possible relocation of the planned Dorymans’ Heritage Museum to a site near the Kiawanda Community Center.

Funding for the intersection redesign is pending grant approval, said Hagerty, while construction costs for the Heritage Museum are fully dependent on the Dorymans’ Association securing resources.

Another key element of this area is the turnaround lot where vehicles may access the beach. According to Hagerty, the results of a recent survey on the number of cubic yards needing to be cleared from the dune that separates the lot from the beach will determine how much the dune might be lowered to ease vehicle access.

Meantime, progress on the development of a pedestrian path from the Cape parking lot to Bob Straub park and the relocation of the Webb Park camp ground to accommodate more parking will be dependent upon funding sources such as the transient lodging tax, day-use revenues from the county’s Pacific City area parking lots, grants from state agencies and county park resources in the coming few years.

Estimates for Webb Park relocation and parking lot development are in the $20 million range according to Hagerty.

“The parks department may have some future dollars for that project, but not right now,” she said.

While initial KCP plan designs and the Cape parking lot have been funded and are progressing according to plans, residents and visitors to Pacific City can expect to see ongoing construction for the other pieces of the KCP for several years to come.

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