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Dave Shively named as the new director of Watersheds Council By TIM HIRSCH For the Sun
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Sleigh? Santa arrives on a dory to greet children during the Kiawanda Community Center’s Christmas Bazaar Pioneer Museum awarded grant from Oregon Heritage Commission Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $380,000 in grants to 31 organizations throughout the state — including the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum. The grants will help fund a variety of projects including collection preservation and access, research, oral history, exhibits, and performance projects. And, in the Pioneer Museum’s case, the grant will help create and promote a cultural heritage tourism passport program. Award amounts ranged from $350 to $20,000. Others receiving awards included Albany Regional Museum (Albany), Architectural Heritage Center (Portland), Baker Heritage Museum (Baker City), Big Butte Historical Society (Butte Falls), Burns Paiute Tribe (Harney County), the City of Independence (Polk County), the City of Pendleton (Umatilla County), Constructing Hope Pre-Apprenticeship
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Trust (Oregon City), and World Stage Theatre (Portland). Offered by the Oregon Heritage Commission, the grant program is for qualifying organizations, and is offered once per biennium for projects that conserve, develop or interpret Oregon’s heritage. The Commission works to secure, sustain and enhance Oregon’s heritage. The Commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor and nine agency advisors. Members are chosen from state agencies and statewide organizations, and represent diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds. The Commission is part of Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. To learn more about the Oregon Heritage Grant or the Oregon Heritage Commission, visit oregonheritage.org or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.gill@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-986-0685.
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fter more than 20 years as a geography professor, Tillamook resident Dave Shively is returning to his roots. Shively, who grew up in Eugene and Corvallis and later earned both a master’s and PhD in geography from Oregon State University, recently stepped in to lead the Nestucca, Neskowin and Sand Lake Watersheds Council’s restoration efforts. Though he did indeed work a couple decades in academia, first at Central Michigan University, followed by 17 years at the University of Montana, he says before he caught the geography bug his initial plan was to become a fishery biologist. It is with that in mind Photo by Tim Hirsch that he says he’s essentially came DAVE SHIVELY is new executive director of full circle. Nestucca, Neskowin Even at and Sand Lake WatersMontana he heds Council. dealt with issues relating to watershed restoration. He taught courses there in Community & Environmental Planning, coordinated that program, chaired the department for four years, worked with the Clark Fork Task Force and the Clark Fork and Kootenai River Basins Council, and conducted research on water resources management in Montana and the Columbia River basin. “I certainly enjoyed my time in academia, but I’m also kind of a practical, hands-on kind of guy,” Shively told the Sun. “I do a lot of applied work, historically. And I worked with watershed organizations ever since I began teaching at the university.” He said he feels fortunate — and honored — to be selected as the Watersheds Council’s executive director. “I see that the council has been super effective in the basic work that it does in terms of improving watershed conditions for fish and nature,” he said. “The council has been really effective. It’s been highly competitive and probably the number one performer in this region.” He added that it’s a past he’ll seek to honor as he strives to build on its legacy. “Even though the council has been so effective with its projects, we’re going to be looking for more,” he said. “Since arriving three and half weeks ago, I’ve been diving into all of the current projects and our engagement with a bunch of partners — including the Salmon Superhighway and the Hebo Stewardship Group.” For more information about the work of the Nestucca, Neskowin and Sand Lake Watersheds Council, as well as its upcoming monthly meetings, visit nestuccawaters.org.
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CAPE KIWANDA provides an ideal vantage point to spot migrating gray whales.
December is ideal time for whale watching
Contributors: Ellysia Banks, Sally Rissel
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A LONG-STANDING TRADITION in South Tillamook County is a one-day holiday bazaar tour held the first Saturday in December. This year two bazaars participated — the Kiawanda Community Center’s Christmas Bazaar and St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar.
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SANTA arrived on a dory to greet children during the Kiawanda Community Center’s Christmas Bazaar. © 2021, Pacific City Sun/Salt Media LLC
Photos by Tim Hirsch
TOGETHER, the two Dec. 4 bazaars offered a wide range of original, homemade items and unique gifts that ranged from homemade Christmas wreaths to hand thrown pottery, handcrafted jewelry to crocheted goods, and from hanging stained glass items to homebaked goodies. Also, St. Joseph’s sold their traditional cinnamon rolls and Polish sausages with saurkraut to go, while KCC offered up hot soup.
Late December is prime time for visitors of the Oregon Coast — including right here in Pacific City — to look for migrating gray whales as they head south to the warm lagoons of Baja Mexico. Although trained volunteers and staff will not be available this winter at whale watching sites such as the one at Cape Kiwanda, most viewing sites managed by Oregon State Parks remain open to visitors. The Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay is closed, but the viewing deck on the exterior of the building is open. “The peak of the winter whale watching season lasts from late December through mid-January,” said Park Ranger Luke Parsons, Beverly Beach Management Unit. “Watch the weather forecast for calm weather and clear skies near your favorite coastal destination, then come on over.” Parsons added that the whales can be several miles from shore during the winter migration so its a good idea to bring binoculars to help scan for whale spouts. Mornings, when the sun is at your back, is also a better time than afternoons to look for whales.
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THE PC LADY FLOAT CLUB offers an inclusive and welcoming opportunity for women to get out on the water. Above, l-r, members Alexandra Pallas, Gabriella Makena, Melissa McMellon, Molly Arvin, Sabrina Chapman, and Sarah Schouten enjoy a laugh while hanging out at Cape Kiwanda.
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water.” Pallas said. “We want to extend an open invitation with no pressure to accept or decline based on what works best for each person.” A few weeks ago, group member Gabriella McKenna volunteered to create a new Instagram account on behalf of the group. They are @pcladyfloatclub and now feature some of their impromptu photos and fun. The account states they are a “Lady surf group welcoming all levels, just here for big smiles, good friends and great waves.” Their account already has more
n unofficial group has formed as a messaging and meet-up vehicle to make it easier for ladies to connect with friends getting out in the water rather than having to go solo. The instigator of the group was Pacific City resident Alexandra Pallas, and many women recall the friendly invite extended to them when Pallas would ask, “Do you ever get out in the water? Great! Come with me!” The group now calls themselves the PC Lady Float Club. Pallas said they intentionally chose the word float as it is less intimidating and inclusive. Some group members surf, but others boogie board and stand-up paddle board. Women who kayak are welcome. Anyone who likes to play in the water is offered the invite, “Come float with us!” Together they have created a support system to help each other in the water for safety and fun in a nonjudgmental way. “Surf culture can stereotypically be unkind to beginners or those new to surf breaks,” says group member Melissa McMellon. “It can feel derogatory to anyone who is struggling or learning. We aren’t like that. We help each other out and Photo courtesy of Monica Meglasson welcome others.” CLUB MEMBERS Sarah Schouten, Angela Rose Fields, There are a diverse Alexandra Pallas, and Gabriella Makena (l-r) with their group of women in the surfboards. PC Lady Float Club ranging from highthan 125 followers and gains more support schoolers to those in their 50s. They meet daily. up to encourage each other in water play, Pallas stated that she thought about exercise, and other interests. Their level half of the group lived in Pacific City of water experience is varied, but the with others living in Beaver, Cloverdale, members say they tend to prefer the more Tierra del Mar, Lincoln City, Oceanside, mellow tides and less extreme waves. Still, and Tillamook. A few women come from some of the women admit they are in for a Portland and some return for visits after rush. having moved away from the coast. “We are all a little bit of adrenaline They are non-professional surfers. junkies,” said Sarah Schouten, who has The women have widely differing surfed in various areas of the U.S. vocations including management, culinary Normally it is just six ladies or less arts, massage therapy, small business, who meet up when an invite is extended. campground host, moms, and business They dream of having representation from college students. The common thread women of all ages — from small girls to that draws them together is their love of older women. adventure and the outdoors. “We recognize that we live in a small “It is motivating to be with others.” town and we never want anyone to feel Pallas said. excluded or intimidated to get out in the The desire for motivation can also December 17, 2021 • PACIFICCITYSUN.COM
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NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT hopes to bring a touch of the spirit of the season when it rolls through South Tillamook County for its second annual Christmas-themed parade of fire apparatus on Saturday, Dec. 18. The parade will start in Beaver at 5:30 p.m. and is expected to wind up at Pacific City’s Kiawanda Community Center at approximately 7 p.m. Above, Nestucca Fire rigs make the rounds at Pacific City Heights and Pacific Sunset developments at the 2020 event.
Statewide transportation plan update kicks off with online open house Oregonians are invited to help shape the future of Oregon’s transportation system. Residents can give ODOT feedback as they update the long-term Oregon Transportation Plan. An online open house is taking input through Dec. 22 in this first of several outreach opportunities over the next 12-18 months. ODOT says Oregon’s transportation system is important as it provides access to jobs, healthcare, childcare, food, housing, recreation and leisure activities, and it plays a critical role in a healthy economy. The Oregon Transportation Plan,
or OTP, sets the long-term transportation policy for the whole state. Updating the OTP will result in a plan that can adapt to the variables experienced over time, such as climate change, social equity concerns, Oregon’s growing population, new technologies and more. The plan will also provide guidance for the state’s other transportation plans, including nearterm action documents such as ODOT’s Strategic Action Plan. ODOT is inviting the public to learn more about the plan by visiting the online open house and watching the project video.
describe a physical need as well. “Getting in and out of cold-water wetsuits is one of the comedic parts of surfing.” Makena said “Hands may be frozen and the thicker wetsuit material can make it challenging to get out of them. It’s perfectly ok to ask for help when trying to wiggle out of that thing, especially when you start to feel a little claustrophobic or stuck.” When trying to keep warm in coastal waters, group members commonly wear a 5/4 wetsuit, booties, and gloves to help brave the 50-55 degree water. Some wear hoods for added warmth to the head, while others choose to go without. Some ladies braid their hair to reduce tangling, like body boarder Molly Arvin does with her thick, red locks. Others, like McMellon, prefer to let their hair flow free and leave the salt water in finding that it adds volume and beach waves. Pallas prefers the use of hair oil to smooth and detangle her hair — lots of oil, she added for emphasis. Those who enjoy the ocean can often be spotted at the warm water showers outside of Pelican Brewing Company that help them warm up before entering the water or to clean off when finished. Natalie Fields, director of marketing for the Nestucca Ridge Family of Companies, said they added a total of four outdoor showers with warm water for public use in 2020 when they completed the bathroom renovation inside Pelican Brewing Company. All the water and costs of operation are absorbed into the normal operating business costs.
“The surf community, like the dory community, are a rich part of the local experience.” Fields said. “We wanted to extend warm water shower availability to our employees and to anyone who visits the Pacific City beach nearby.” If someone wants to join the fun, the ladies are happy to share the extra gear each has. If someone wants to rent or invest in personal surf or watersport gear, the group enthusiastically recommends Moment Surf Shop, which offers different options based on your price point and budget. Shop personnel will help with correct fit for comfort and freer movement in the water. You may even encounter group member Mia Williamson, who works there. Even on cold, rainy days with no favorable waves for watersports that day, the ladies enjoy time together. They discuss their enjoyment of being out in the ocean and watching local wildlife — pelicans, jellyfish (non-stinging kind), seals, sea lions, crabs, and birds galore. The group also meets up to do other things like beach and dune hikes, yoga, ocean clean-up, and dog walks. “We feel encouraged by each other.” said group member Sabrina Chapman, who has experience surfing in warmer waters and showed up in her chef jacket while on break from work. “It is nice to meet up with others who are heading out in the water before or after work. It gives me something to look forward to.” To connect with the group, follow their Instagram account @pcladyfloatclub.
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By Nan Devlin, Executive Director, Tillamook County Visitors Association There’s been quite a bit of activity in 2021 in efforts to counter the impact of peak travel months in south county. The efforts - and solutions – involve community groups, agencies, tourism, nonprofits, businesses and interested individuals, which are key to the success of destination management. We all want to see solutions Photo by Tim Hirsch to traffic congestion, NESTUCCA FIRE & RESCUE district’s digital sign was paid for by parking and trash Transient Lodging Tax monies. issues, but also public safety, walking and biking paths and green spaces that improve community, stewardship and economic vitality for our businesses. The last several months have seen progress toward that goal: the county’s purchase of the Jensen property was key to developing the Kiwanda Corridor Project, which will improve traffic flow, parking and pedestrian safety along Cape Kiwanda Drive, but also create multi-modal pathways and other Image courtesy of Tillamook County Visitors Association amenities for the community. The A GATEWAY SIGN for Pacific City, which will be engineering firm, MurraySmith, has placed on Brooten Road, will be funded by the TLT. conducted two public meetings, and will conduct more in early (TLT). The Nestucca 2022 to hear more about what the Fire District digital community would like to include in sign was funded by the Kiwanda Corridor planning. TLT. However, the Kiwanda Corridor South County Project is not the only project Visitor-Focused happening in south county. In 2022, Website: While others are launching (and some are Visit Tillamook already underway): Coast has a website, Cloverdale Wayside Project: tillamookcoast. Photo by Tim Hirsch com, it represents this is an idea that was first considered in 1969! It was to be the entire county. AN EFFORT to install launched in 2015, but erosion Most incorporated tsunami signage, paid for by a combination of on the site, due to winter storms, areas have a funds including TLT, is delayed the project. The goal is to complementary making strides. create a modern transit center for website, such as public transportation, information exploremanzanita. kiosk and other amenities. The good com, visitrockawaybeach.org, and news is that the wayside project will gotillamook.com. These sites provide restart in January. There are several visitors with more specific information partners involved: Oregon Department on each location, and help get messaging of Transportation, Tillamook County out about public safety in the area, local Transportation District, Board of County events, road closures, etc. South county’s Commissioners, and Tillamook Coast new website will include webcams, Visitors Association. histories, local business stories, lodging listings, and emergency messaging if Emergency Readiness: The South needed, such as when areas are in flood Tillamook County Emergency Volunteer warnings. At the request of the Pacific Corps (STCEVC) has developed tsunami City Nestucca Valley Chamber, their signage plans for Neskowin, Pacific City website information will be transferred and Tierra del Mar, with funding secured into the new website, so both chamber for those projects. The next step is to and visitor information are included in acquire funding for storage sheds, which one place. will hold emergency supplies in case people cannot return to homes. There are other county-wide projects that will bring positive changes to south Wayfinding: Pacific City, along Brooten county: generous funding was received Road and Pacific Avenue, will be getting by the county to expand broadband; state new, coordinated signage in accordance parks received federal funds to improve with the county-wide wayfinding plan. camping and amenities; federal grants Two new gateway signs, directionals, banners, bike racks and interpretive signs will soon be available for infrastructure improvements; and Business Oregon has will be installed. Sally Rissel is helping provided a generous grant to develop the designers with the interpretive (storyboard) content. The Pacific City plan plans to help food, farm and fishery businesses, such as building a shared was developed in 2019 and approved commercial kitchen, cold storage, food by the Pacific City/Woods advisory hub and delivery, and seafood processing committee in 2020. Funding became equipment. available in 2021. The signage, as with all the new wayfinding signage in the There are many good reasons to look county that is part of the overall plan, forward to 2022. Stay tuned. Happy New will be funded by transient lodging tax Year.
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THE FESTIVE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS of the holiday season were on full display in downtown Cloverdale on Saturday, Dec. 11. Activities started out with complimentary refreshments at downtown merchants as the town showcased its seasonal spirit with lights, decorations and welcoming smiles. Later, the town gathered around the downtown Christmas tree in Rod & Reel Wool & Wheel’s lot. It was there that Santa arrived on one of Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District’s shiny red engines with a jovial chuckle and goodie bags for children.
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TWO SECRETS, featuring Chris Baron, played a concert at Kiawanda Community Center in Pacific City on Friday, Dec. 10. An all ages crowd enjoyed the energetic folk/rock band, with the very youngest attendees taking a turn on the dance floor. The lit Christmas trees scattered around the venue, the lively music, and community members visiting while enjoying a glass of beer or wine all lent to the festive atmosphere of the evening.
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Dec 17 5:00 am 3.1 ft 10:40 am 8.1 ft 6:09 pm -0.3 ft Dec 18 5:39 am 3.3 ft 6:44 pm -0.4 ft
12:38 am 6.3 ft 11:13 am 8.1 ft
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3:50 am 6.4 ft 2:13 pm 7.3 ft
Dec 24 9:54 am 3.5 ft 10:25 pm 0.3 ft
4:31 am 6.5 ft 3:00 pm 6.8 ft
Dec 25 10:58 am 3.3 ft 11:08 pm 0.6 ft
5:12 am 6.6 ft 3:58 pm 6.3 ft
Dec 26 12:10 pm 2.9 ft 11:54 pm 1.2 ft
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Dec 27 1:21 pm 2.2 ft
6:34 am 7.3 ft 6:36 pm 5.4 ft
Dec 28 12:45 am 1.7 ft 2:26 pm 1.4 ft
7:16 am 7.8 ft 8:04 pm 5.4 ft
Dec 29 1:41 am 2.2 ft 3:24 pm 0.6 ft
8:01 am 8.2 ft 9:24 pm 5.7 ft
Dec 30 2:40 am 2.6 ft 4:17 pm -0.3 ft
8:47 am 8.8 ft 10:32 pm 6.0 ft
Dec 31
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CARE to close Kilchis House, Nehalem Bay House After 25 years of providing care to seniors in Tillamook County, Nehalem Bay House and Kilchis House are closing their doors in February 2022. Residents and staff were informed of the planned closures on Dec. 13. The closures will impact 29 residents at Kilchis House in Tillamook and 26 residents Photos courtesy of CARE at the Nehalem Bay House. The CARE, INC. announced on Dec. 13 they will Nehalem Bay and Kilchis Houses be closing Kilchis House, pictured above, are known as staples in the and Nehalem Bay House, below, which have Tillamook community and some served low-income seniors in the area for a of the only options for low-income quarter of a century. seniors to live and receive care in the area. CARE, Inc., a nonprofit organization that has managed the communities since 2012, serves primarily low-income Oregonians. A majority of the residents at these two buildings are on Medicaid. CARE, Inc. cited the workforce shortage and exponential increases in wage and labor costs due to the need to rely upon temporary staffing agencies as the reason for the closures. “To say that we are devastated to have to close our doors is an understatement. Our residents and staff were overwhelmingly sad when we shared the news of the closures,” said Peter Starkey, executive director for CARE, Inc. “Unfortunately, due to significant workforce shortages, insufficient Medicaid reimbursement rates, and the need for expensive temporary agency staff, our cash reserves are drained, and we simply can’t afford to stay open much longer. I hope this doesn’t have to happen to any other communities.” CARE, Inc. will now begin working with each resident to secure new placements, with a focus on finding appropriate assisted living communities in Tillamook County or close to residents’ family members. Placements may also occur in the Portland Metro, Seaside, or Lincoln City areas based on residents’ needs and community availability. After the closure of Nehalem Bay House and Kilchis house, there will only be one assisted facility in Tillamook County: Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers. Peter Starkey, executive director of CARE, Inc., and Desiree Hansen, operations specialist with Vanda Health, will be overseeing placements for each resident. They will work in partnership with local healthcare providers, case managers, the State Medicaid office, the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Office, Aging and Disability Services, NW Senior and Disability Services, Adult Protective Services, Oregon Department of Human Services, and the Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA) to ensure appropriate placement. Residents will have access to case managers and mental health supports throughout the transition process.
PCJWSA’s water system honored by OHA for its ‘Outstanding Performance’ Following an Oct. 12 water quality survey of the Pacific City Joint Water Authority’s drinking water system, the Oregon Health Authority has announced that the Authority has meet the criteria for an “Outstanding Performance,” which means that, instead of being tested every three years by OHA’s Drinking Water Program, the authority will now only need to go through the process every five years. According to OHA, the water system survey is an “on-site review of a system’s sources, treatment, storage facilities, distribution system, operation and maintenance procedures, monitoring, and management for the purpose of evaluating the system’s capability of providing safe water for the public.” Amongst the criteria for an “outstanding performance” are: no maximum contaminate level action level or treatment technique violations in the last five years, no more than one monitoring and reporting violation in the last three years, no significant deficiencies or rule violations identified during the current water system survey, and has not had a waterborne disease outbreak attributable to the water system in the last five years. In discussing the accomplishment with the PCJWSA board of directors at its Dec. 14 meeting, Authority Manager John Wesely credited the positive result to the many people who came before him. “The foundation for this was laid long ago with people like Leonard (Whiteman) and Ray (Browning),” he said. “I can’t say enough (about) the job (former Authority Manager) Tony (Owen) did, and I definitely want to recognize Michelle (Hughes) — she wore a lot of hats…to keep the Authority running smooth. I (want to) recognize the folks before me. They’re the reason the Authority and public water system is running so well.”
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BEAVER COMMUNITY CHURCH, 24675 Hwy. 101 S., Beaver. 503-3985508. E-mail: pastorjoshgard@hotmail. com. A non-denominational Biblebelieving church committed to loving God and people. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. (live and streaming). Visit beavercommunitychurch.com for upto-date service information and Covid protocols. BLAINE COMMUNITY CHURCH, located six miles up the Nestucca River from Beaver, (503) 965-6338. Call for service times. CLOVERDALE BAPTIST CHURCH, 34464 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 206, Cloverdale. 503-392-3104. Sunday School, 10 a.m., Worship (live streamed) at 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Tuesday Ladies Bible Study (All ages, in person/online) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer/Bible Study 7 p.m. Individual Bible Studeis by Appointement. State COVID guidelines posted. COUNTRYSIDE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 19005 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. 503-398-5454. Call for service times. HEALING WATERS BIBLE CHURCH 5 miles south of Cloverdale on Hwy 101, 503-354-9322. Pentecostal worship service at 10:30 a.m. HEBO CHRISTIAN CENTER, 31350 Hwy. 101 S, Hebo. 503-392-3585. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35305 Brooten Road, Pacific City OR (503) 965-6229. 10 a.m. Worship; Friday 10 a.m. Bible Study. NESTUCCA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 38000 Hwy 101, Cloverdale, (3 miles north of Pacific City) 503-392-4111. Call for service times. PACIFIC COAST BIBLE CHURCH, 35220 Brooten Road, Pacific City. 503-965-7222/503-812-1106. E-mail: pcbcpastordan@gmail.com. A Biblebelieving/Christ-centered Church. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. (live and streaming) & 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer meeting 7 p.m. Also Weekly Bible Studies. ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 34560 Parkway Drive, P.O. Box 9, Cloverdale. 503-392-3685. E-mail stjosephcloverdale@gmail.com. Mass: Fridays at 9:30 a.m., Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Sunday at 10:30 a.m. WINEMA CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 5195 WiNeMa Road, Cloverdale, OR. E-mail: info@winemachurch.net for service times.
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CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAM DELIVERY DAY Dec. 18, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at Hebo Fire Station. Volunteers needed to distribute Christmas baskets to local families. For more information, email nestuccavalleylions@gmail. com. ‘ELF JR.’ Dec. 18, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Presented by Lincoln City Playhouse for Youth. Tickets $12 for adults, $7 for youth ages 5-18, and free for kids four years and under. For more information, visit Facebook.com/LincolnCityPlayhouse or call 541-913-6876. HOLIDAY JAZZ AT BAY CITY ARTS CENTER Dec. 19, 3-5 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Rob Sheps Trio. Saxophonist/flutist Rob Sheps with Wes Georgiev on piano and Patrick Golichnik on bass. Suitable for all ages. Admission by donation. For more information, visit baycityartscenter.weebly.com.
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‘ELF JR.’ Dec. 19, 3 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Presented by Lincoln City Playhouse for Youth. Tickets $12 for adults, $7 for youth ages 5-18, and free for kids four years and under.For more information, visit Facebook.com/LincolnCityPlayhouse or call 541-913-6876. SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP Dec. 20, 22 & 24, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/ walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text). Call for holiday schedule. OPEN SKATING Dec. 20-22, 1-4 p.m. Tillaskate at Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St. Admission with your own skates is $4, admission with skate rental is $5. For more information, call 503-8422272. IN WITH THE NEW: IMAGINING A GARDEN Dec. 21, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Virtual ses-
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SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY Dec. 28, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING Dec. 22, 9 a.m. Call information: 971254-3149, Conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only.) Live video available at tctvonline.com.
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FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER Dec. 25, noon-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. A hot meal and a visit from Santa Claus. Meal provided by South County Food Pantry, Pelican Brewing Company, Kiwanda Hospitality, and Kiawanda Community Center. For more information, call 503-965-7900. SPECIAL BOOKMOBILE STOP IN NESKOWIN Dec. 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Special stop to make up for holidays closures on Dec. 24 and 31. For more information, call 503-842-4792. SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY WALKING GROUP Dec. 27, 29 & 31, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/ walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-801-7448 (text). Call for holiday schedule.
NEW YORK NEW YEARS EVE WITH THE LINCOLN POPS Dec. 31, 7-10 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Big band music to listen or dance to. Tickets include light appetizers and champagne at “East Coast Midnight” (10 p.m.) Table seating, beer, and wine sold separately. General admission tickets $35, seniors and students $32, youth ages 6-18 years old $20. Face mask and proof of vaccination required. For more information, visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994 PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING Jan. 4, noon. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Business and local events information. To have your event added to the Sun’s community calendar, email information to tim@pacificcitysun.com
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orymen Dan Hulburt and Tyler Kuhn went into business together to do what they enjoy. In opening West Fish Co., they say it’s their desire to bring the freshest food from sea to table while fishing as much as possible given any weather condition. They are currently the only dory caught and local wholesaler in Pacific City. Their new venture first opened this summer at their storefront on Brooten Road featuring a hand-painted business sign proclaiming “WEST FISH CO DORY CAUGHT SEAFOOD.” A bright red “OPEN” sign was perched next to their open garage door on Saturday and Sundays. They offered seasonal gems of Dungeness crab, sea bass, lingcod, tuna, and salmon. Their location near the Pacific City Farmers Market, which is held on Sundays during peak season, made for good foot traffic. People have continued to be repeat customers. Local restaurants, RiverhouseNestucca and Meridian, also featured their fresh catch on menus. Hulburt operates the green and white dory, F/V Little Skipper often accompanied by Alice, his “fair-weather fisherdog.” He grew up in Pacific City and both sides of his family have fished here for 100 years or so. His uncles and great uncles were dorymen and his father, Joe, works at a local fish hatchery. They all helped him
catch the fishing bug. Hulburt said he remembers going on his first dory when just five or six years old. “The first dory I was on was Sid Fisher’s,” he said. “I remember catching plenty of fish and my dad got really sea sick.” Kuhn came from Southern California to pursue his dream of being a commercial fishermen. He operates the red and white dory, F/V Tycoon. He and Hulburt became friends after his arrival to the local area about two years ago. They say they appreciate the outpouring of community support for West Fish Co. “Everyone seems to be fired up about it,” said Hulburt. “The dorymen tradition is still going. You can continue to buy fresh fish in the local tradition.” This spring, West Fish Co. will begin opening five-days a week and feature a more expansive storefront. Clams and shrimp are planned to be offered along with fresh caught fish and crabs. “We really appreciate the support and for making it possible for us to pursue the dream of making a living off of the ocean,“ Hulburt said. While the fishing season is slower now due to weather and rougher waters, they plan to offer what they catch. For special orders or sales, contact Hulburt at 503-8123461 or Kuhn at 805-585-0337. Messages can also be sent through their Instagram account @westfishco. West Fish Co. is located at 34775 Brooten Road, Pacific City.
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Zooming in on Nature
The work of Pacific City photographer Tim Moore is being featured at Lincoln City’s Beachstone Gallery The photographic eye of Tillamook County resident Tim W. Moore will be featured at Lincoln City’s Beachstone Gallery through the end of December. Moore, whose specialty is wildlife and scenic images taken throughout North America, has captured the natural surroundings and setting of animals in the wild as he has visited parks and taken hikes — always on the lookout for the perfect image. Moore’s photographic skills date back to his experience with film camera, but, in 2008, he purchased his first digital single reflex camera. Since then, he has improved and expanded his inventory of cameras and lenses, as well as his expanding photo skills. Moore’s images have been displayed
in various locations from the Columbia Center for the Arts, to Lincoln City where he is a current member of the Artists’ Studio Association, and various locations in between. His photos have been seen in Oceanside and Pacific City, where he is a member of the Nestucca Valley Artisans. His show at the New Morning Bakery led to a presentation at the Academy of Lifelong Learning in Corvallis, describing techniques used to capture various images. Beachstone Gallery can be found at 620 Hwy 101, Lincoln City. Moore can be reached via email at mnwi.photos@gmail.com. His images can be viewed on his Instagram account @ moorenorthwestimages and also be seen — and purchased — by visiting moorenorthwestimages.com.
TBCC to develop new strategic plan Tillamook Bay Community College is in the process of developing a new strategic plan that will carry the college forward for the next seven years. Over the next several months, the college will be asking community members to provide feedback, input and ideas on where they think TBCC should be headed in the next seven years. “A strong and effective strategic plan will ensure we are providing students and the community with the highest quality educational opportunities and resources to meet our community’s collective goals,” said TBCC President Ross Tomlin. The community is currently invited to take a 15-minute survey to provide feedback. The survey can be accessed on the home page of the TBCC website, tillamookbaycc.edu. The college will use the input from the survey to develop the new strategic priorities, mission and vision statement and values. They will also be holding several focus groups and one-onone interviews in the coming months. TBCC recently completed a successful first accreditation cycle, which means it has completed its first strategic plan. The college will now build on the success of its current
plan to develop a new strategic plan for the college. To help with this process, TBCC has contracted with The Corragio Group who have extensive experience working with colleges and universities to develop strategic plans. They will be working with TBCC staff to collect feedback from students, faculty and staff, and community members over the winter and spring 2022. “We want to hear as many voices as possible to ensure we are taking the college in the best direction possible over the next seven years,” Tomlin said. “This is an excellent time for TBCC to look toward the future. We are planning to construct a new Healthcare Education and Training Center, start a new nursing program and renovate our newly-purchased Center for Industrial Technology. We will also be developing new career-technical programs to serve Tillamook County with opportunities for people to receive training for high paying careers.” The new strategic plan will be adopted by the Board of Education and implemented in July of 2022. To learn more, visit tillamookbaycc.edu.
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OHA releases new COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough report OHA’s most recent update on COVID-19 breakthrough cases, released on Wednesday, Dec. 16, found that 69.8 percent of the 4,983 reported COVID-19 cases between Dec. 5 through Dec. 11, occurred in people who were unvaccinated. There were 1,507 breakthrough cases, accounting for 30.2 percent of all cases. The average age of the breakthrough cases during that period was 44. Nineteen breakthrough cases involved residents of care facilities, senior living communities or other congregate care settings. There were 53 cases in people ages 12 to 17. To date, there have been 49,250 COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases in
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