Pacific City Sun, December 15, 2023

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PC Pour Wine Bar honored as Chamber “Business of the Year”..........................2

Sandlake Road collapses

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Nestucca Fire honors its first responders at Christmas-themed event..................................10

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THOMAS GOODWIN is holding one final event at his gallery on Dec. 16 as he prepares to close the popular art and event center by Dec. 23. © 2023, Pacific City Sun

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Worthy of Our Applause Chamber honors those it says were the best of 2023

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

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t was a night abounding in accolades, accomplishments and appetites when the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce honored hard-working community members at its annual Awards Banquet and Auction, held Dec. 5 at Kiawanda Community Center.

Photos by Tim Hirsch The event annually serves as both an important fundraiser for THE PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE the Chamber as well as an opportunity to laud the Chamber’s awarded PC Pour Wine Bar its 2023 “Business of the Year” award during its annual Awards Banquet and Auction on Dec. 5. Above, top business, volunteer and citizen of the year. It also features a Bob Papke of PC Pour accepts the award from Chamber Board prominent speaker or entertainer. This year’s featured speaker Member Jeff Kallevig and Chamber President Glenn Gillas. was former Sen. Betsy Johnson, who appeared virtually because of concerns over floodwaters that made travel difficult for many. The Chamber had not responded to the Sun’s inquiry by press time as to the amount raised at the event.

Following interaction with Johnson via KCC’s still new, high-tech audio-video system, which included her introducing one oral auction item, the Chamber moved on to the awards presentation that highlighted the organization’s Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Citizen of the Year.

Honored for Volunteer of the Year was local artist Aimee Moody, an artist who has been displayed in Portland-area galleries AT THE CHAMBER’S AWARDS BANQUET, Dave Sears (at left, center) accepts the Citizen of and currently has work hanging in Salem. the Year award on behalf of his daughter Arica Sears from Chamber Board member Jeremy Chamber board member Jeff Kallevig, Strober (far left) and President Glenn Gilas. Taking home the Volunteer of the Year was who presented the award, noted Moody has Aimee Moody (at right, center). become known for the mannequins she’s Kiawanda Community Center that we hadn’t had for some time,” displayed in her yard — including “High Strober said.

Water Mama,” a mannequin marked with depth markings to show Though Arica wasn’t able to accept the award in person due to a how deep the flood waters are when the Nestucca River spills over prior commitment, her dad Dave Sears accepted the honor on her the banks. behalf and read from her written letter of thanks.

Kallevig also lauded Moody for her help with Dory Days.

“Thank you so much for selecting me for this award,” she “For the last two years, she’s been more involved and has become wrote.

“This award is not just about me, it’s a reflection of the part of the Dory Days Planning Committee,” he said. “She’s offered collective efforts of every person here that cares deeply about…our her time and expertise in designing the logos and artwork, building community.” and managing the Dory Days website, helped with the parade, and The event’s final award — Business of the Year — went to created original works of art as trophies for the parade. This last year, PC Pour Wine Bar, owned by Bob and Tina Papke. Once again her talents, artistry, and time would have totaled many thousands of presenting one of the awards was Jeff Kallevig, who said that in dollars if Dory Days was a paying customer, which we are not.” operating PC Pour, the duo have showcased a “family feel and Next up was Citizen of the Year, won by Oregon Coast Visitors community by partnering with local artists, hosting events, planning Association Deputy Director Arica Sears. game nights, and openly engaging in the community.”

A South Tillamook County native who graduated from Nestucca He also noted they have built lasting relationships and supported Valley High School and the University of Oregon, Sears was lauded events like the Chamber Awards Banquet. by award presenter Jeremy Strober for her work on the board of After accepting the award, Bob thanked the Chamber — and the directors for both the Kiawanda Community Center and the Pacific community for their support.

City Dorymen’s Association, as well as her efforts launching the “Our goal is to have a comfortable place, a safe place for people to Trick or Treat the Dory Fleet event and serving as a member of the come and meet their neighbors.”

Dory Days Planning Committee.

He also credited his wife Tina, who was busy caring for a friend “When she joined the Kiawanda Community Center Board of with ALS, as the real brains behind the wine bar.

Directors and very quickly took over as president of the Board “She should be the one getting the recognition,” he said. of Directors, she made a real difference here at the Kiawanda For more information about the activities of the Pacific CityCommunity Center — really organizing our board, recruiting Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, visit pacificcity.com. amazing, energized volunteers and really helped create energy in the

First Day Hikes offer chance to explore the great outdoors in the New Year Guided First Day Hikes led by rangers and volunteers are set for 31 Oregon State Parks on New Year’s Day—Monday, Jan. 1. The hikes, which will include an excursion at Sitka Sedge State Natural Area, are free. As well, the $5 day-use parking fee is waived that day for all state parks that require a parking permit and are open.

America’s State Parks sponsors the First Day Hikes program nationwide to encourage everyone to start the year outside and connect with nature. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has participated since 2012.

The Sitka Sedge State Natural Area hike, which begins at noon, will feature views of the Sandlake Estuary, as well as scenes from a mixed upland dune area that leads to the ocean shore. It’ll be an opportunity to learn,

too, as rangers will be on hand to answer questions on history, plants and wildlife.

Registration is required. Visit stateparks. oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=things-to-do. event&eventId=48829.

A second sponsored hike in Tillamook County will be at Nehalem Bay State Park where a two-mile walk through the forest, along the bay and through the campground will offer bay views, forest exploration, natural history, and, possibly, wildlife, too.

The hike begins at 10 a.m.

“I’m excited that we can offer 34 guided hikes in 31 state parks this year,” said Lisa Sumption, director of OPRD. “When more parks offer hikes, Oregonians have more options to hike near their homes or explore a new park and trail. Plus, this year we’re including more trail accessibility

information in our online hike descriptions and are offering reasonable accommodations so visitors of all abilities can join us.”

To see additional parks hosting hikes, visit stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=thingsto-do.event&eventId=48829.

Additional hike information such as hike times, meet-up locations and trail terrain are available via the park links on the web page. A few hikes require registration.

OPRD is advising participants to remember to plan for winter weather, dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, bring water, and carry binoculars for viewing wildlife. In addition, those trekking out on these guided hikes are encouraged to share photos of First Day Hikes via X/Twitter and Instagram by using the hashtag #ORfirstdayhikes or tagging “Oregon State Parks” on Facebook.

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Long wait expected for Sandlake Road repair

Planned valve repair to require short-term loss of water service to some Cape Kiwanda businesses

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FOLLOWING an early December storm, a significant stretch of Sandlake Road between Tierra Del Mar and Pacific City failed, forcing Tillamook County Public Works to close the road. The damage occurred just north of the intersection of Sandlake Road and McPhillips Drive. The section is now barricaded and the county is asking travelers to use Highway 101 instead, which, in turn means that Tierra Del Mar residents now have to travel north on Sandlake Road to Hwy. 101 and drive through Beaver, Hebo and Cloverdale to commute to Pacific City. Public Works Engineering Tech Ron Newton reported that “Public Works is contracting with consultants to complete initial investigations into the underground geologic forces that caused the failure.” He said that even though consultants are responding to this “as an emergency,” it is expected to take time to learn the root cause, a necessary step before the county can develop a plan to craft a reliable repair. “Residents should plan for the road to be closed for a few months, at the very least,” he said. “Public Works will email and post progress on the department Facebook page as reliable information develops.”

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Due to a broken valve stem, Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority is in the planning stages of replacing the primary shut-off valve for the Inn at Cape Kiwanda, which will require the disrupting of water services for at least some businesses along Cape Kiwanda Drive.

The work, which is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 10 at noon, is being planned for this winter in an effort to take advantage of the road already being open due to the restroom and parking lot construction at the Tillamook County parking lot at Cape Kiwanda.

Authority Manager John Wesely said that because the valve stem is broken, the shut-off valve can’t be operated though it is currently in the open position.

Wesely told the Sun that, at the very minimum, Inn at Cape Kiwanda, Headlands Lodge, Meridian Restaurant & Bar, and the Cottages at Cape Kiwanda will lose pressure during the fix as well as be under a boil water notice. He said the notice would be for at least 18 hours as the required test following service interruption takes that long. In addition, he said there is potential for everything from Circle Drive on the north end to the Tillamook Lightwave building on the south to be affected during the repair. That said, Pelican Brewing and Ben & Jeff’s Burgers and Tacos will not be affected because their water comes from a separate main that comes off of Alder Street.

“At this point, we hope to avoid the boil water notice to everyone except the hotels, which will be unavoidable,” he said. “Everyone else will have an outage, but we’re optimistic that we can avoid a boil water notice for everyone except the hotels.”

Wesely said that he has already reached out to hotel management, who indicated a noon start time would be best for them. He added that PCJWSA intends to reach out to the rest of the businesses and affected residential homes on Dec. 18 to give all plenty of time to plan for any interruption in service.

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THE PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE presented a $8,421.27 check to the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association on Dec. 5 during its annual Awards Banquet and Auction, held at Kiawanda Community Center. Accepting the check from Chamber Board Member Doug Olson (at left) and Chamber President Glenn Gillas was PCDA Co-Chair Ray Monroe (center). The two organizations jointly organize and provide volunteers for Dory Days on the third weekend in July and split the proceeds. The check represents half of what was earned during the 2023 festivities.

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little self-care, a relaxing atmosphere, and friendly faces helping you to enjoy the experience — that’s what’s waiting for ladies eager for a beauty refresh in Cloverdale’s center for hair and skin care. Kelly Armstrong’s Hair Remedies and Emily Wenrick’s Cap’N Coconut Sunshine Studio offer a wide range of hair and skin services at the Historic Charles Ray House in downtown Cloverdale.

For those that haven’t stepped in the historic home since it served as a Tillamook County health clinic, you’ll be sure to be wowed by the new, stylish and comfortable feel. Or, as Wenrick describes it, “a little bit country, a little bit coconut.”

And that welcoming feeling extends beyond the décor with both Armstrong and Wenrick eager to offer a variety of services to freshen up your look.

HAIR REMEDIES Armstrong, who has been cutting hair in the area for 21 years, opened the shop this last June after nine years operating a salon inside Rusty Cow. She specializes in cuts and hair color.

“We’ve always loved this building and when it came on the market, we saw a vision and we’re really thankful we were able to get it to work out and revitalize this cool, old building,” she said.

In addition to haircuts starting at just $25, and color at $50, Armstrong says the ambiance of just having one client at a time sets her salon apart from the typical atmosphere.

“It’s nice to give the person the one-on-one time,” she added. “It’s nice for people to kind

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of decompress and feel better at the end.”

Hair services are by appointment only. To schedule your cut or color, call 503-910-3072.

CAP’N COCONUT SUNSHINE STUDIO On the other end of the spectrum, Wenrick is offering a wide range of skin-care services including facials, body treatments, custom airbrush spray tans, and dermaplaning. She’s being serving the clients of Cloverdale, Pacific City and beyond since August. And a little pampering won’t break the bank — most services range from $65 to $88, but some such as a facial waxing and a brow wax are as little as $35.

“Custom airbrushed spray tanning is a passion for me,” she said, noting it’s a no sun damage method for healthy looking skin.

She’s also a believer in dermaplaning, which uses a surgical blade to remove dead skin.

“It’s a deep exfoliation treatment, but it’s not invasive,” Wenrick explained. “So, it’s a nice balance.”

Wenrick also offers eyelash lifts and tinting, as well as teen facials. And she uses her own line of Cap’N Coconut skin care products with her treatments as well as other woman-owned brands. For a full list of offerings or to schedule an appointment, visit https://capncoconutsunshinestudio.as.me/ schedule.php. Appointments (required) can also be made by calling 503-302-5142.

“With my treatments, I really focus on nourishing and rejuvenating treatments,” Wenrick added. I always want everyone to leave here with a smile and a glow and feeling great. I focus on that.”

Hair Remedies and Cap’N Coconut Sunshine Studio are located at 34335 Hwy. 101 S. in downtown Cloverdale.

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Honored for his service Dignitaries, co-workers, friends wish Commissioner David Yamamoto smooth sailing

All Ready for His Next Journey Thomas Goodwin to close Cloverdale gallery after serving the community for the last 12 years

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

Photos by Tim Hirsch

AT A COUNTY-SPONSORED retirement party, Commissioner David Yamamoto (above, at right) was greeted by his many supporters including Pacific Dorymen’s Association Co-chair Ray Monroe (above, at left). He also shared a laugh with Oregon Sen. Suzanne Weber (below).

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fter more than a decade of bringing new life to several buildings in downtown Cloverdale, hosting a multitude of events, spearheading the Cruisein Cloverdale car show, and creating and selling walls of art, Thomas Goodwin is taking his talents back home in time for Christmas.

But that’s not to say his dedication and love of Cloverdale will wane — or even be far away.

He said that instead of spending his hours along the peaceful river in Cloverdale, he’ll devote his energy to his Neskowin home where numerous projects await.

“I’m really looking forward to going home,” he said. “I have a beautiful studio there and a nice comfortable home, a barn and a great garden. I’m looking forward to running out the clock with some things I’ve been wanting to do. I’m going to do a little travel, work in my yard, and fish, and hang out with my family and friends more.”

First though, he’s going to have one final hurrah. In addition to welcoming all for a Dec. 16 concert event featuring guitarist Rod Whaley & The Token Few from 3-5 p.m. The event is a good example of what Goodwin says he’s enjoyed about his time in Cloverdale.

“That’s one of the things I’ve really enjoyed about this place — people coming in — interesting people, creative people — and playing the guitar or playing the piano,” he said.

He said he’s also enjoyed his time volunteering for Clover’s Day and leading the effort for Cruise-in Cloverdale.

“I like the community coming together and celebrating,” he said about both events. “The common denominator is the dairy scene or the car scene. I just like people enjoying being around other people.”

Goodwin says his love for Cloverdale was a journey that began way back when he was 12 and he rode along with his dad, who was working for Tillamook Creamery.

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THOMAS GOODWIN is holding one final event at his gallery on Dec. 16 as he prepares to close the popular art and event center by Dec. 23.

of looks like an old cowboy town,” he reminisced.

As the years rolled by, he said he noticed that time wasn’t good to the buildings. And, so, about 12 years ago, he started making his mark, first buying and rehabbing what is now Burkhardt Gallery, followed by what is now Istanbul Rug Bazaar.

“What I loved about (the buildings) is they had a lot of good bones, and designed and built in an era where the building materials where of such high quality,” he said. “The thing that I found irresistible was to be able to sit and watch the river go by or paint and watch the river go by or talk with people and watch the river go by or listen to the piano and watch the river go by. There’s something very tranquil about the water moving through this incredible valley.”

A couple more purchased buildings later — at storefronts now occupied by Curious Plants

& Treasures and Shrine Gallery/Paradise Healing Emporium — and he found himself at his current spot, where he has continued to thrive.

“My vision was it was going to be a pretty cool gallery, but it ended up not just being a gallery, but a venue where people could come out (and have fun). We’ve had lots of potluck piano parties and poetry, various musical and cultural events.”

Now that he’s turning the last pages to this chapter in his life, Goodwin says that while there are elements he’ll miss, he’s looking forward to the next steps in his journey.

“As I’m getting ready to get on the road and go back (to my) home (in Neskowin), I’ll miss this. I’ll miss this social thing a lot. And miss all these interesting people that come in — local and foreign. I love to hang out with the people I know or don’t know and dream and scheme.”

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Calendar of Events COMMUNITY CONVERSATION Dec. 15, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Kelli McMellon will discuss how to look at the Cascadia fault and how to be prepared. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

JINGLE BALL Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Sportsman’s Pub-N-Grub, 34975 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Santa Photobooth, dancing, Christmas Carol-oke, dress up for the holidays.

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LINE DANCING CLASS Dec. 15, 7-8 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. All levels welcome - no experience or partner necessary. $10 per class. Call 425-894-4111.

LIVE MUSIC Dec. 15, 7-11 p.m. Meg’s Beachwood Bar & Grill, 6425 Pacific Ave., Pacific City. Music by Alena Sheldon.

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‘THE NUTCRACKER’ Dec. 15, 7-9 p.m. and Dec. 16, 2 p.m. Tillamook High School, 2605 12th St., Tillamook. Performed

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‘A CHRISTMAS STORY’ Dec. 15 & 16, 7 p.m. and Dec. 17, 2 p.m. NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Tickets $5-$25. Visit riverbendplayers.org.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Dec. 16, 9-11 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-9657900.

NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL & TORTA BIKE SOCIAL Dec. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nestucca Valley K-8 School gym, 36925 US Hwy. 101 S, Cloverdale. Food and information on trail activities planned for the future.

LIVE MUSIC: ROD WHALEY & THE TOKEN FEW Dec. 16, 3-5 p.m. Thomas Goodwin Gallery, 34380 Hwy. 101 S, Cloverdale. Live music by Rod Whaley & the Token Few. Call 503-329-8345.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Dec. 16, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 130 N. Hwy. 101, Rockaway Beach. Children’s General Store, live music, free cookies, cocoa and coffee, photos with Santa at noon. Call 503-887-1900.

FRIENDS OF NCRD: CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF SERVICE Dec. 16, 1:30-3 p.m. NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Speakers historian Mark Beach and architect Judith Sheine. Visit ncrd.org/ friends or call 855-444-6273.

COOKIE DECORATING Dec. 16, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Learn creative ways to make holiday cookies shine. $40 fee includes supplies and instruction and first beverage. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

THE FA LA LA HOLIDAY SINGFEST Dec. 16, 2-4 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. 3 p.m. Holiday Craft. 4 p.m.

Singalong with a variety of holiday music. Suggested donation of non-perishable food item. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

BINGO NIGHT Dec. 16, 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.

LAUREN SHEEHAN & STEVE CLEVELAND Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. A Winter Program of Acoustic Music, Song, Stories & Poetry. Tickets $20. Visit baycityartscenter. com or call 503-377-9620.

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WINTER WHALE WATCH WEEK Dec. 27-31. Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is a prime spot for watching gray whales migrate south for the winter. Visit orwhalewatch.org.

PAINT & SIP Dec. 17, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Join Tayler Blackman for painting class. $45 fee includes supplies and instruction and first beverage. Sign-up at PC-Pour. com.

CRYSTAL SOUND BOWL SUNDAY Dec. 17, 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.

PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS Dec. 18, 20 & 22, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.

Visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/ walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text).

NESTUCCA VALLEY LIONS CHRISTMAS BASKETS WORKSHOPS Dec. 18-22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hebo Fire Station, 30710 Hwy. 101, Hebo. Community volunteers needed to fill food boxes and wrap gifts. Email nestuccavalleylions@gmail.com.

STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP Dec. 19, 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.

TRIVIA NIGHT Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Chance to win fun prizes.

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HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT Dec. 19, 6 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “Elf.” Free popcorn - all ages welcome.

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TILLAMOOK CO. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Dec. 20, 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). Visit co.tillamook.or.us/bocc.

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PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE Dec. 20, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.

HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE MAKING CLASS Dec. 20, 4-6 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Make a personalized holiday centerpiece. $50 class fee. Register at cascadefloraldesign.com.

TAI CHI Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Volunteer led for all ages and levels. Call 503-510-0588.

TILLAMOOK ARTISAN FAIR Dec. 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tillamook Eagles Lodge, 209 Stillwell Ave., Tillamook. Shop a variety of local crafts.

Photos with Santa 10 a.m.-noon and photos with The Grinch 1-3 p.m.

NESTUCCA VALLEY LIONS CHRISTMAS BASKETS PICK UP DAY Dec. 23, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at Hebo Fire Station, 30170 Hwy. 101, Hebo. Volunteers need to pick up and deliver Christmas Baskets. Email nestuccavalleylions@gmail.com.

PICTIONARY NIGHT Dec. 23, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Play Pictionary. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Dec. 24, 2-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-9657900.

STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP Dec. 26, 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.

SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY Dec. 26, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.

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TRIVIA NIGHT Dec. 26, 5:30 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Chance to win fun prizes.

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TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Dec. 27, 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.

PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE Dec. 27, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.

PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS Dec. 27 & 29, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/ walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text).

WINTER WHALE WATCH WEEK Dec. 27-31. Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is a prime spot for watching gray whales migrate south for the winter. Visit orwhalewatch.org.

TAI CHI Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Volunteer led for all ages and levels. Call 503-510-0588.

TRIVIA NIGHT Dec. 30, 5-6:30 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Chance to win fun prizes.

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EVE OF NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH LINCOLN POPS Dec. 30, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Music and dancing Big Band Style. Light appetizers; beer and wine sold separately. Advance tickets $38-40. Tickets after Dec. 26, $42-$45.Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP Dec. 31, 2-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-9657900.

BEACHCOMBING EXPLORIENCE Jan. 1, 8 a.m. Meet at SW 33rd St. beach entrance, Lincoln City. Hunt for gemstones, agates, petrified wood and more with local expert. Free and no registration required. Visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.

GUIDED FIRST DAY HIKE Jan. 1, 10-11:30a.m. Nehalem Bay State Park, 34600 Garey St., Nehalem. Guided 2 mile hike with park ranger for bay views, forest exploration, natural history, and wildlife. Day-use parking fee waved. Visit stateparks.oregon.gov.

SILETZ BAY SPLASH Jan. 1, 10 a.m. Taft Dock, 860 SW 51st St., Lincoln City. A fire, hot cocoa and s’mores will be provided to warm up with after New Year’s splash. Visit LincolnCity.org.

GUIDED FIRST DAY HIKE Jan. 1, noon-2:30 p.m. Sitka Sedge State Natural Area. Guided hike with park ranger who will answer questions about history, plants, and wildlife. Registration required - visit stateparks.oregon.gov.

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Community-based tourism is based on sustainable tourism principles of people. place and profit, as defined by the United Nations World Tourism Organization.

Gathering the community’s needs and desired assets is the basis of civic tourism.

And to put it into action is the process of destination management.

community-based tourism: Tillamook County’s focus fROM the get-go People, place and profit has been the cornerstone of tourism activity in Tillamook County since 2014.

By Nan Devlin, Executive Director, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association When county residents approved a ballot measure in November, 2013 to implement a transient lodging tax (TLT), the primary intention was to help fund the repair of county roads, which at the time were rated the worst in the state.

And because the county was late in implementing a lodging tax, the funds were subject to the 2003 ORS 320.300 state law that lodging tax be subject to a 70/30 split. That means that 30% of the collected tax could be used for anything the county wanted – it could go in the general budget, or be used for special projects. Tillamook County commissioners chose to use the entire 30% for roads and administration of the TLT. The remaining 70% must be used for tourism-related facilities and/or tourism promotion. Both happened, and has continued to be the focus ever since TLT was first collected in 2014. The goal with the 70% was to get as much of it back into our communities as quickly as possible through grants and investments, and to use promotion to build the tourism industry and increase TLT revenue so roads and community would benefit.

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Civic Tourism Civic tourism is a place-based approach to tourism that focuses on community culture, needs and benefits. For instance –as has happened in towns along the Oregon Coast – do you build massive, multi-story resort/casino along the beachfront, one that changes the entire culture of the town? Do you add a large amusement park that can only operate in coastal weather two to three months of the year? Or do you respect the culture of that beach town and build a dory boat history center? In other words, it’s working with the tourism industry to enhance what people love about their town. An example of civic tourism is the community and destination planning meetings conducted by Tillamook Coast Visitors Association.

Destination Management Destination management is the way to put sustainable and civic tourism ideals into practice – otherwise those ideals sit on a shelf. Management brings together government agencies, businesses, land use organizations, nonprofits, community groups and the tourism organization to develop a plan, identify resources, seek funding and take action. An example of this is the Kiwanda Corridor Project. It grew out of civic tourism discussions, modeled on sustainable tourism principles, and is now in action.

I’ve been searching a long time for a destination that is committed to community-based tourism. I finally found it on the Tillamook Coast.

What the commissioners at the time may not have realized is that they were blazing a trail rarely taken in the state or country – community-based tourism. What is that exactly? It’s part of a three-tier tourism engagement policy.

Last spring, I was invited to teach a class – Dr. Cevat Tosun in community planning Eisenhower Chair and Professor of to students in the Tourism Studies and Management Tourism Administration master’s program at George Washington University in Washington DC (where I earned my master’s degree). After Sustainable Tourism the two-hour class, the director of the Sustainable tourism is a strategic program, Dr. Cevat Tosun, said, “I’ve been approach involving three pillars, as searching a long time for a destination defined by the United Nations World that is committed to communityTourism Organization in the early 1990s, based tourism. I finally found it on the as people, place and profit. In other Tillamook Coast.” words, does it benefit and include the You can thank the Tillamook County community (people), does it respect commissioners, from when the TLT the environment and contribute to started in 2014 to those in office now, for stewardship (place), and does it enhance continuing on the promise of respecting year-round economic vitality (profit). and giving back to the community The Global Sustainable Tourism Council through tourism. they are part of the provides criteria for each pillar that community, too. communities can use as guidance.

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Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District honored many of its emergency responders during its annual Christmas Party at Kiawanda Community Center on Dec. 4.

As part of the gathering of local emergency responders, a NRFPD “Pinning” Ceremony honored several firefighters. Those pinned were Division Chief Eric Shoop, Division Chief Jeremy Neel, Firefighter Christian Waters, and Photos courtesy of Dan Doyle Firefighter Logan Garrison.

In addition, owing to the fact that NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT part of developing NRFPD’s staff is emergency responders — including Captain Chrispromoting qualified individuals who tian Waters (above) — were honored at a “Pinning’ ceremony held on Dec. 4 during NRFPD’s annual assume leadership roles within the Christmas Party at Kiawanda Community Center. district, the event highlighted recent new assignments. These promotions were: Division Chief Eric Shoop taking on responsibilities for all maintenance duties; Training Division Chief Jeremy Neel assuming the training position vacated by former Division Training Chief Brian Jones; and Firefighters Christian Waters and Logan Garrison being elevated in rank and pinned as Shift Officer Captain for their related duty shifts.

In attendance at the event were NRFPD staff, board members, volunteers, Pacific City’s Adventist Health Ambulance crew, and related family, and friends. The event also featured a seasonal meal of ham and turkey, with all the fixings, invocation gifts to children of staff and volunteers. provided by Pacific Coast Bible Church Chief Jim Oeder told the group he was Pastor and Tillamook County Sheriff’s thankful for all in attendance, adding that Office Chaplain Dan Mason. he appreciated the families of those who Pacific City’s Meg’s Beachwood Grill dedicate their careers and volunteerism in catered the event. serving this community.

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THE VIBRANT SCENE of downtown Cloverdale broke out in an evening of holiday cheer on Friday, Dec. 1 when Santa joined forces with band and choir members from Nestucca High School’s music program for an evening filled with singing, gifts and Christmas wishes. As is tradition, Santa arrived on a Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District fire engine and then passed out complimentary goodie bags to visiting children.

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Razor clam harvesting has opened from Tillamook Head (just south of Seaside) to Seal Rock (north of Waldport). The opening is due to the fact that levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid have fallen below the closure limit. Razor clam harvesting is open from the Washington border to Cape Blanco.

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Whale Watch Week offers education on migrating gray whales, Dec. 27-31

regon State Parks will once again host Winter Whale Watch Week at 15 sites along the Oregon Coast Wednesday, Dec. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 31.

Every year, thousands of gray whales migrate south through Oregon’s waters at the end of December, and state parks invites visitors to the coast to see their journey.

Trained volunteers will be stationed at 15 sites to help visitors spot whales, share information and answer questions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. A map of volunteer-staffed sites is available by visiting oregonstateparks.org/index. cfm?do=thingstodo.dsp_whaleWatching.

Though prior to COVID, Cape Kiwanda was a longtime volunteer-staffed site, it is not amongst the sites currently planned for 2023. The closest volunteer-staffed sites to Pacific City are at Boiler Bay State Park to the south and Cape Meares to the north.

But that doesn’t mean climbing atop Cape Kiwanda doesn’t offer a prime viewing spot for spotting migrating cetaceans.

And, according to OPRD, the Whale Watch Week sites are some of the best places to spot whales on the Oregon Coast.

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An estimated 14,500 gray whales swam past Oregon’s shores last winter, according to the most recent population estimates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The journey is part of their annual migration south to the calving lagoons near Baja, Mexico, and the end of December is the peak time to see their migration south.

The Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Visitors to the center can enjoy interactive whale exhibits and take in the panoramic ocean views. Binoculars are provided. Rangers from Oregon State Parks will also be on hand to answer questions about whales.

All Whale Watch Week visitors are encouraged to dress for the weather, to bring binoculars and to follow beach safety guidelines such as remaining out of fenced areas, knowing the tide schedule and keeping an eye on the surf at all times. Go to https://visittheoregoncoast.com/beachsafety/ for a list of safety tips.

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Pacific City $649,000 MLS #23-464 ice ed Pr du c Re

Nestucca Ridge Lot

Ocean View Home

Cozy Home

.15 Acres Perfect location for your creative building ideas!

Close to all amenities.

5 Bed / 3 Bath Main floor living.

Stunning views from every room and oversized deck!

3 Bed / 1 Bath Light and bright well cared for home. Gorgeous wood floors.

Updated Kitchen.

Pacific City $180,000 MLS 23-2063

Pacifc City $869,000 MLS #23-1320

Tillamook $404,500 MLS #23-2110

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