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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Brookings, Oregon

From Tents to Blooms:

How One Entrepreneur Built a Thriving Event and Floral Business ~This is part of a women in business series~

Our Flower House: Avigail is busy making another beautiful flower arrangement.

BY LINDA LEE

Curry Coastal Pilot

Collaboration: Avigail, (l) & Hayley Marie Watson from Soil & Seed are collaborating on bringing unique gifts to the community.

What began as a simple search for the perfect party tent has blossomed into a full-service event planning and ﬂoral design powerhouse. Avigail Adomitis, owner of Our Flower House, has transformed her initial venture, Avigail's Tents and Events, into a vibrant storefront serving the community with personalized celebrations and stunning ﬂoral creations. Please see W.I.B. Page 9

Sourcing Locally: Avigail gets some of her best flowers from Blythe Family Farm

BY HENRY JOHNSON Press Release

The LoveYour4th group, based in Brookings-Harbor, Oregon, launched its 2025 fundraising campaign this Valentine’s Day with a goal of raising $50,000. This community-driven effort is in full swing to ensure the 4th of July fireworks display continues for both local and visitor alike. Since its establishment in 2020, LoveYour4th has grown the local celebration into the second-largest 4th of July fireworks show in Oregon. Thanks to dedicated volunteers, every dollar raised directly funds the fireworks display, secures necessary permits, and covers insurance costs. LoveYour4th raises funds through two primary methods. First, the group offers advertising and sponsorship packages to local businesses, which include newspaper, radio, and social media promotions throughout the tourist season, culminating in the annual fireworks show. These sponsorships not only support the event but also provide valuable visibility for businesses serving both locals and visitors. Please see JULY 4 Page 8

LoveYour4th Group Kicks Off Fireworks Fundraising

Sporthaven Beach: The 2024 Fireworks event was epic!

City Restructures, Leading to Staff Reassignment BY LINDA LEE

Curry Coastal Pilot

The Gold Beach City Council recently approved a restructuring plan that has resulted in a shift in staff responsibilities. The changes were prompted by the previous city manager, Anthony Pagano, who, after a year and a half in the role, felt the position wasn't the right fit and resigned. The city council, wishing to retain his experience, negotiated a new position for him as the Community Development Director. This reassignment was effective immediately following the council's approval. “Just knowing that we're going into a growth phase,” said Jordan White, Gold Beach City Administrator Pro-Tem, “we redirected our focus to make sure that we support this as a priority.” To manage the transition, the council brought in White who previously worked for the city in various roles, including with the police department. White will be assisting with an audit of current city operations and working with the former city manager to refine the job description for a new city administrator. The city plans to advertise for the city administrator position within the next few months. The decision to pursue a part-time or full-time role will depend on the city’s financial needs. The restructuring comes as the city prepares to re-evaluate its priorities and engage the community through citizen advisory boards. City officials see this as a crucial time to refocus and ensure they are supporting the city’s growth phase. “It's just a great time for the city to be re-evaluating priorities. We're about to go down the road of re-evaluating activities planned for the city,” said White. “Bringing more citizen advisory boards is an important to the community, so doing these changes now is the right time for that.” The former city manager's new role as Community Development Director will focus on planning, grants and overseeing city programs. This allows him to concentrate on his area of expertise, community development and project management, which he reportedly enjoyed most in his previous role. “I think the city council and mayor we're fabulous at supporting his (Pagano) choice,” said White. “And the decision of the city to keep Anthony as an employee.” City officials emphasized that this change was a collaborative decision and reflects a commitment to supporting both the employee and the city's needs. They believe this restructuring will ultimately benefit the city as it moves forward.

Jordan White: City Administrator Pro-Tem

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