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Hoffman Center’s ‘Capturing Oregon’s Magic’ exhibit highlights early artists
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raditional 19th century landscape paintings, impressionist views of the north coast, and vibrant abstractions from the 1940s and 50s make this exhibit a guided tour of exceptional, early Oregon artists’ 100-year, stylistic evolution. Many paintings in the exhibit
originated in Manzanita – all capture Oregon’s magic. The exhibit was inspired, and artwork was curated, from the recently published second edition of the book Oregon Painters, Landscape to Modernism, 1859-1959. The book is available through Oregon State
University Press and found at many local bookstores. Authors Ginny Allen and Jody Klevit spent years gathering information about Oregon’s early painters and compiling it in this encyclopedic, coffee table, book. The exhibit showcases many of the color reproductions
used in the book. The beautiful, historic paintings, borrowed from private collections, are rarely available for public viewing, making this a “must see” exhibition for those interested in both regional fine art and Oregon State history.
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ine-hundred people showed up in support of the 2022 Garibaldi Crab Races, held at the Old Mill Marina Saturday, March 12th and 13th. Winner Stan Dennis and his crab “Leggs won $100 a trophy and bragging rights for the year. Second place finish was Corinna Cates with crab “Crabby 2,” 3rd place Troy Shelly with crab “Crabzilla,” 4th place Larry Derr with crab “Toot-Toot,” and 5th place was JC Chess with crab “Larry.” The top three finishers received trophies donated by Rosenberg building supply. The grand prize winners of the children’s races were a bicycle and helmet for each boy and a girl to finish the sweepstakes. The Garibaldi Lions Club was happy to provide this fundraiser event for the community after a 2-year pandemic hiatus. Entry fee was $5 for adults, $2 for Lucy Wagner and brother Fox Wagner of Portland with Ella Ayres and Brynn Post racing in kids 6-12 and kids five and the kids crab race at the 2022 Garibaldi Crab Races at Old Mill Marina. Photo by Ashley Tike under are free. Racing costs ranged from $1.00 to $10.00, throughout the weekend of crab races that were canceled the Lions Club, Patricia Moore depending on the prize and events. Becky Daniels was the said that she’s happy to do a good due to COVID.” After calling type of race. Local merchants Track Secretary and Tim Sutfin the races since the very first thing for the community, adding generously donated items and gift that they typically raise around Garibaldi Crab race 35 years ago, was the Track Steward. Gary certificates for prizes and the City $20,000 for charity each year. Mandella, John Hurn and Tim Bill Beck, the track announcer, of Garibaldi generously helped said that this year will be his final Hall, Mayor of Garibaldi, played The main organizer of the with funding the event. The local event, Judy Riley calculated the essential role of crab jockey race. Garibaldi crabbing fleet provided about 900 people were in attenplacing the crabs on the race The event was ran exclusively the crab racers and cooked crab. track. by volunteers. Kitchen veterans dance based on the number of All money raised will go toValerie Bailey, the creative head buttons used. She said, “We use wards support of local sight and Comments: headlightrechef, along with Laurie Wanthe buttons as a measure and ran hearing requests and Christmas porter@countrymedia.net out of the 800 printed, so we used dell and Carolee North kept the basket program. The president of kitchen crew running smoothly leftover buttons from the 2020
Late-season rise in flu cases happening according to Oregon health officials Jeremy C. Ruark jruark@countrymedia.net
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pandemic is prompting many Oregonians to remove their face coverings. Oregon health officials say it’s a good time to remind people about the importance of getting vaccinated against another circulating virus: influenza. Oregon is seeing a late-season rise in flu cases – flu season generally peaks around late January or February – as mask requirements for public indoor spaces and schools fall away, making it easier to spread the virus from person to person, according to
Oregon Health Authority communicable disease experts. “The 2020-2021 flu season was virtually non-existent as public health restrictions, such as stay-home orders, mask requirements, and limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings, kept flu cases down at record-low levels,” OHA’s Public Health Division Medical Director for Communicable Diseases and Immunizations Paul Cieslak, M.D. said. “Now we’re seeing more cases at a time when the season is usually coming to a close.”
During the week of March 6 to March 12, Oregon reported that 3.1% of influenza tests were positive, compared with 2.5% the week of Feb. 27 to March 5, 1.6% the week of Feb. 20 to Feb. 26, and .6% the week of Feb. 6 to Feb. 12. During the same week of the 2020-2021 season, a scant .1% of flu tests were positive. The vast majority of flu cases have been influenza A. Cieslak emphasizes that it’s
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atin jazz vocalist Jessie Marquez blends Cuban, Brazilian, jazz and pop sounds for music with lush harmonies and cool grooves. While her themes revolve around love and longing, her soothing vocals are a balm for any heart. Marquez got on-the-job training in Havana, where she recorded with members of the Afro Cuban Allstars. Sana Locura (2004) reached the top of Latin jazz and Salsa charts in the US and Europe. A frequent visitor to the island, she has appeared on Cuban television and radio and has performed throughout the country. Her latest release, All I See is Sky, features a textured soundscape alongside the singer’s intimate and understated approach. Marquez grew up eating her grandmother’s Cuban cooking and hearing stories about the family’s days on the island. She first visited her father’s childhood home in 1996. Right away, she says, “there was something very familiar about it –the way people spoke, their gestures, their attitudes. I felt at home.” Marquez seamlessly weaves together Spanish and English lyrics and compelling stories about her artistic life in Cuba to create a bridge between music, language and culture. “La reina (the queen) of Cuban music in the Pacific Northwest” Latina Style, National Magazine for the Contemporary Hispanic Woman TICKETS AVAILABLE AT TICKETTOMATO.COM AND AT THE DOOR NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 36155 9TH STREET NEHALEM 971-308-0309 www.ncrd.org www.jessiemarquez.com
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he Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation has opened their application for scholarships to attend Tillamook Bay Community College this fall. Applications must be completed by June 13, 2022 to receive funding for fall term. The scholarship process is completed online at tillamookbaycc.edu and clicking on the ‘Financial Aid and Cost’ tab then scholarships and the ‘Apply Now’ button. From there, students complete and submit one application to assess their eligibility for multiple scholarships. The TBCC Foundation has more than $80,000 to award to students, which can help pay for tuition, fees, books, educational supplies, childcare and sometimes even living expenses. There are scholarship opportunities for part- and full-time students, students with financial aid, and students with a GPA of 2.0. Scholarships are awarded in June, with funds dispersed in the fall. Unlike federal and private loans, scholarship dollars do not have to be paid back, making them a cost-effective way to help pay for your college education. For more information on TBCC Foundation scholarships, contact Britta Lawrence at 503.842.8222 ext. 1026 or email brittalawrence@tillamookbaycc.edu.
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Important dates for the May 17th, 2022 Primary Election Ashley Tike Staff Writer
April 26th is the voter registration deadline and party change deadline for Tillamook County. All registration cards postmarked by April
26, 2022 are considered valid. April 27th is the first day voter ballots will be mailed and voting drop-site locations are open. May 6th the county elections division will run a certification test of the ballot counting machine. May 12th
is the last day to mail in voter ballots. May 17th is Election Day. The elections office in the Tillamook County Courthouse will be open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check the Tillamook County Elections website for
more information. Call (503) 842-3402 or email: clerk@ co.tillamook.or.us if you have any questions. Comments: headlightreporter@countrymedia.net
OFFICIAL TILLAMOOK COUNTY BALLOT DEPOSIT LOCATIONS
May 17, 2022 Primary Election
Below you will find the drop site locations and the available days and hours, the sites will be open for you to drop off voted ballots. You have the choice of mailing your ballot or returning it to any designated drop site in the state. The voted ballot must be received in any county election office or designated drop site by 8:00 p.m. on election night. Ballots must be received inside gold colored envelopes with your signature on the outside. Each ballot is inspected carefully and signatures are compared to the voter registration card on record.
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SOUTH Cloverdale Drop Box 34370 Hwy. 101 South Cloverdale, OR 97112
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Tillamook County Courthouse Outside: North set of stairs 201 Laurel Avenue Tillamook, OR 97141
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Tillamook City Drive-Up Drop Box NW Corner of 3 rd & Laurel Tillamook, OR 97141
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Tillamook City – Library Main Branch 1716 3rd Street Tillamook, OR 97141
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Garibaldi - City Hall Drop Box 107 6 th Street Garibaldi, OR 97118
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Rockaway Beach - City Hall Drop Box 276 Hwy. 101 South Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
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Manzanita - City Hall Drop Box 543 Laneda Avenue Manzanita, OR 97130
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Pacific City Drop Box Kiawanda Community Center 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive Pacific City, OR 97135
CENTRAL Tillamook County Clerk’s Office Tillamook County Courthouse 201 Laurel Avenue Tillamook, OR 97141
NORTH Bay City - City Hall Drop Box 5525 B Street Bay City, OR 97107
Two kayak launches installed, four more on the way As part of its destination management plan developed in 2019, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) has been working with nonprofits and local agencies to increase outdoor access for more people. In late 2020, a Travel Oregon COVID Relief grant to TCVA freed up funds from the general budget to purchase four beach wheelchairs. Two were placed in Pacific City, one in Rockaway Beach, and one in Manzanita. In 2021, TCVA applied for a Travel Oregon Destination Ready grant, which provided enough funds to purchase two kayak launchers. Because of supply chain
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issues, those kayak launchers were on back-order, but as of this week, are installed and ready for use in Wheeler and Garibaldi. Newly installed kayak launcher at the public dock in Wheeler. “I really feel this kayak launcher will be extremely popular, and not just for the Wheeler community, but for all who visit,” said Doug Honeycutt, mayor of the city of Wheeler. “The idea for the kayak launchers came from the dragon-boat team members who practice in Wheeler and Nehalem,” said Nan Devlin, executive director of TCVA.
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“Once the dock in Nehalem is able to support a kayak launcher, we’ll get one installed there, too.” The city of Tillamook installed a kayak launcher at Hoquarton Slough a few years ago. TCVA also used those 2021 grant funds to purchase a fifth beach wheelchair for under-thetent events at the Port of Garibaldi, where a rock tent floor made it difficult for regular wheelchairs and walkers to navigate.
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Then two weeks ago, TCVA ordered four more beach wheelchairs, which will be for use at Nehalem Bay State Park, Cape Lookout State Park, Barview Jetty County Park, and a second chair in Manzanita, which has high demand. This will bring the total of beach wheelchairs in the county to nine. By June, Tillamook County will have nine wheelchairs available throughout the county. The kayak launchers and beach wheelchairs are free to use. It’s best to schedule beach wheelchairs ahead of time to be sure one is available on the day you need it. Go to https://tillamookcoast. com/mobility for contact information. Reserving a beach wheelchair at the new locations will be added to the website as soon as they arrive.
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Nonprofit leaders complete ‘Train the trainer’ workshop Tillamook County will soon have six newly certified interpretive guide trainers among several nonprofits. Local leaders taking part in the workshop included Chrissy Smith, Executive Director of the Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed Estuary Beach and Sea (WEBS); Claudine Rehn, Deputy Director of Tillamook Estuaries Partnership; Jesse Kane, Community Education and Engagement Coordinator of Tillamook Estuaries Partnership; Dan Haag, Trails and Outdoor Recreation Coordinator, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association; Amy Schmid, Natural Resources Coordinator, Tillamook School District #9; and Rita Welch, Director of Tillamook Air Museum. Nan Devlin, Executive Director
of Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, participated in the week-long course. All of the local participants were trained as Certified Interpretive Guides in February, 2020, a week-long workshop also hosted by Tillamook Coast Visitors Association. The NAI opened the training to Certified Interpretive Guides throughout the U.S. and participants from Yellowstone National Park, City of Denver Parks and Recreation, and Capitol Reef National Park in Utah also took part. Fran McReynolds, NAI master trainer and former director of the Tillamook Forest Center, led the workshop, held at the Officers Mess Hall at the Port of Tillamook Bay the week of March 7.
Deadly’ fake pills trigger public health warning Staff Report
The deaths of two teenagers in Portland from a suspected overdose of fentanyl has prompted the Oregon Poison Control Center at Oregon Health & Sciences University to issue a public health warning about counterfeit, contaminated opioids in Oregon. Danger These pills may be laced with fentanyl which can be deadly, according to the center. Fentanyl is up to 50 times more potent than heroin. It is odorless, tasteless and colorless. According to the warning, warning pills meant to mimic oxycodone tablets may contain illicitly manufactured fentanyl or other harmful contaminants. These counterfeit pills may
n Flu Continued from Page 1 still not too late to get a flu vaccine, and getting it now, as indoor and outdoor gatherings become more common, can help reverse the surge. Getting vaccinated can also reduce the severity of flu illness even if you get infected. Anyone ages six months and older should get the flu vaccine, particularly young children, older adults and those who have chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease or metabolic diseases such as diabetes. Pregnant women should get vaccinated since children younger than six months can’t get the flu vaccine. When a pregnant woman gets the vaccine, it means she not only avoids serious complications during pregnancy, but she also transmits, through the placenta, precious flu antibodies for her unborn child. Flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19. That’s why it’s important to get the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine, both of which are available from health care providers, local health departments and many pharmacies in Oregon. The flu vaccine is free or low cost with most health insurance plans. To find flu vaccine clinic, visit www.flu. oregon.gov and use OHA’s flu vaccine locator tool. Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent the flu, according to health officials. Additional ways Oregonians can help prevent the spread of
be difficult to distinguish from legitimate prescription drugs and are especially dangerous because of their unknown contents. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, is used by doctors to treat severe pain. Fentanyl is pressed into pills that are stamped with “M30,” “E7” or other markers to mimic real oxycodone tablets. Unlike prescription pills, the amount of fentanyl may vary from pill to pill — and the amount in a single pill can be deadly for some people. In addition to fentanyl, these pills may contain a variety of other medicines, including fentanyl analogs, sedatives and anesthetics that may cause overdose. The presence of fentanyl in
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flu include: • Staying home from work or school when you are sick and limit contact with others. • Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. • Washing hands frequently with soap and water; use an alcohol-based hand rub if soap and water are not available. • Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth. • Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and objects that may have flu germs on them. • Avoiding getting coughed and sneezed on. Influenza, also known as flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu signs and symptoms usually come on suddenly, the CDC states. People who are sick with flu often feel some or all of these symptoms: • Fever* or feeling feverish/ chills • Cough • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Muscle or body aches • Headaches • Fatigue (tiredness) Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. *It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever. For more information, visit OHA’s flu prevention page. Also, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s FluView page for updates on influenza activity around the country.
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Be alert for landslides across northwest Oregon The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, including the following areas, in northwest Oregon, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon and North Oregon Coast. In southwest Washington, South Washington Coast and Willapa Hills for Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon. Heavy rain may result in landslides in areas of steep terrain, as well as debris flows in and near burned areas from recent wildfires. Debris flows are rapidly moving, extremely destructive landslides. They can contain boulders and logs
Following a lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed today to protect the sand dune phacelia as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Just 26 populations of this rare plant remain in the coastal dunes of southern Oregon and northern California. The Service also proposed to designate 252 acres of critical habitat in Coos and Curry Counties in Oregon and Del Norte County in California. “This is encouraging progress for this beautiful plant that exists only in Oregon and California’s fragile coastal sandy dunes,” said Quinn Read, Oregon policy director at the Center. “The sand dune phacelia simply can’t survive without Endangered Species Act protections. This proposal is a hopeful and long-overdue step toward making sure this
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transported in a fast-moving soil and water slurry down steep hillsides and through narrow canyons. They can easily travel a mile or more. A debris flow moves faster than a person can run. People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes in canyons and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk. If your home, work, or route is in a watch area: - Stay alert. Track the flood watch by radio, TV, weather radio or online. If told to evacuate, do so immediately. - Listen. Unusual sounds might indicate moving debris, such as trees cracking or boulders knocking together. A trickle of falling mud or
species doesn’t disappear.” The sand dune phacelia is threatened by off-road vehicles, invasive species like European beech grass and gorse, and climate change-driven sea-level rise. Its small population size makes it even more susceptible to these stressors. The sand dune phacelia is in the Forget-Me-Not family of flowering plants and grows to be 18 inches tall. Its white flowers are a rich source of nectar and pollen for native bees. The number and variety of bee species in dune vegetation are higher in places where phacelia grows. The plant’s silvery hairs — which are an adaptation to the harsh coastal environment — keep salt off its leaves, decrease water loss and reflect excess light. The name “Phacelia” is from the Greek “phakelos,” meaning cluster, for its lovely, clustered flowers, and the
Latin “argentea,” meaning “silvery,” for the appearance of the leaves. The sand dune phacelia blooms from March to September. The Center’s lawsuit against the Service sought to force the agency to make timely evaluations and protection decisions for 241 plant and animal species thought to be trending toward extinction, including the sand dune phacelia. The lawsuit followed a 2014 petition to protect the species. That petition was filed by the Center and seven other conservation groups: Oregon Wild, Friends of Del Norte, Oregon Coast Alliance, the Native Plant Society of Oregon, the California Native Plant Society, the Environmental Protection Information Center and the Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center.
Chapter 9: A remodel in the works From the series: ‘What’s the story with housing in Tillamook County’
Robert and Peggy Schumann moved out of the “Big City” and arrived in Wheeler about five years ago looking for a more affordable place they could call home. Even though Robert had 30+ years of construction experience, he had difficulty finding work in a new place with limited connections. Thus, he started his own business, Coast Construction. Robert’s first job was to repair a building on Nehalem Blvd. in Wheeler that subsequently housed Wheeler Treasures, which Peggy ran for several years. The shop closed in early 2022 and Peggy now manages Coast Construction with her husband. In late 2020, Robert and Peggy purchased a 1930s building in Wheeler in great need of love and repair. They are currently working to renovate the structure into five rental units, which they hope will be available this fall. The upper level will have one two-bedroom and three one-bedroom units with a shared laundry room and parking. Downstairs will host a manager’s unit, reserved for their employee because they know affordable housing for workers is very hard to come by in Tillamook County. The complex will also have a shop and yard space and possibly a small play area for kids. As often happens when rehabilitating older buildings, there were unanticipated expenses. Before they could start working on kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, floors, and the like, they had to clean up the property and add signage, fencing, and other amenities. Those expenses plus increased material costs and supply chain issues are some of the challenges the Schumanns face. According to Robert, “It’s harder to get to finish now and keep rents low”. They want to keep rents in the $1000-$1200 range so they will be affordable to people with moderate incomes and assist in housing the people who work so hard in our
community. The Schumanns are hoping they will be eligible to apply for a new workforce housing grant funded in part by Tillamook County’s Short-Term Rental Operator License Fee. Funds are expected to be available for the first round of applications in July. Eligibility and scoring criteria are currently being developed by the Tillamook County Housing Commission’s Finance Committee. Applications submitted to the Housing Commission will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and sent to the Board of County Commissioners to make final award decisions. Full text of Ordinance #86 can be found here: https:// www.co.tillamook.or.us/ ordinances/short-term-rentaloperator-license-fee-within-unincorporated-tillamook-county-and The workforce housing grant fund is intended to help pencil out housing for those who earn 60-120% of the median family income. Workforce housing units typically rent too high for developers to qualify for low-income assistance but well below the market rate needed to generate a profit. In Tillamook County, there is a shortage of housing at all price levels, from starter houses to high-end homes. This has resulted in an affordability crisis that affects workers from all sectors of our local economy from tourism and natural resource industries to education and healthcare, as well as retirees on fixed incomes, people with disabilities, and other low-income groups who lack accessible and attainable housing. Many factors have contributed to the housing crisis, so it will take a variety of solutions to solve it. The Schumanns’ project is an example of adaptive reuse, which involves rehabbing existing buildings that are already part of the landscape. This approach offers several benefits, like cost savings, preserving a connection to
the past, and being more environmentally sustainable. Besides giving new life to an old building, another source of inspiration for taking on this project is that they are acutely aware of the housing crisis after having watched two of their employees struggle to find places to live. As Peggy put it, “Our hearts are in it for others.” Robert added, “We want to help our community.” The Schumanns are also chipping away at the missing middle—modest, medium-density developments that range from two to six dwelling units on a lot. Every unit added to the local supply helps lessen the housing crisis, helping to ensure people in our community have a stable place to lay Robert and Peggy Schumann. Courtesy photo their heads at night. The Schumanns’ adaptive reuse approach is one win. Providing five updated rental units ready for people to live in and hoping for a retirement income for themselves are two more wins, making this project a Win-Win-Win, a commendable and worthy outcome. Listen to the January interview on KTIL’s Tillamook Today with Peggy Schumann and Tillamook County’s Housing CoordiCOLLEGE WORK nator, T.J. Fiorelli: https:// www.podcasts.com/tillaPROGRAM mook-today-on-ktil-386b4ddb6/episode/012522-tillamook-county-housing-commission?fbclid=IwAR1I2Yl1rqrsqXDRofy71-ViYgsj5Cn6pS7YIyLdQlqYwbid8i1FHDMhqZk Tillamook Today on KTIL will feature more interviews with the Tillamook County Housing Commission on Mar 22 and April 26. This story is brought to you by the Tillamook County Housing Commission’s outreach effort to increase workforce housing in Tillamook County. For more housing stories and information, visit www.co.tillamook.or.us/ bc-hc. If you have a housing story to share, email it to TillamookCoHousingCommission@gmail.com.
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he 35th Crab Races were pretty successful this year after a three-year hiatus, thanks to all the crabbers, volunteers, and local businesses who made donations, and The Old Mill. We are grateful to The City of Garibaldi who sponsored us this year. Funds raised will help people in our community with sight and hearing and food assistance. Thank you to
everyone who showed up to support this event! It was nice to see people out and enjoying themselves again! We couldn’t do this without the dedicated volunteers who show up year after year, as well as some new volunteers this year. It takes a group effort to pull off an event like this. One of the most difficult aspects of setting up and tear-
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track. We are grateful to the Port maintenance crew who lifted and transported this monstrosity back and forth from its shed. Thank you to the US Coast Guard members who assisted in setting it up. These people do not get the recognition they deserve while performing tasks that make things around here run smoothly, so thank you! Bill Beck, the Track
Announcer of 35 years, has announced his retirement. We are grateful for all the time he has made this possible. Thanks, Bill! OPB was in town to film a documentary on this year’s abundant crab season. They decided to add the races as another way people utilize Dungeness, and I think they really enjoyed themselves. I will let you know when that
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Connecting Google and Facebook with the future of Manzanita What does the rise of Google and Facebook have to do with the decline of Manzanita’s village atmosphere as tourists overrun our neighborhoods? I’ll tell you. Google and Facebook’s ubiquitous search engine and social media networks have sucked local advertising from local newspapers and other media in communities large and small across the USA. With the loss of revenues, newspapers, radio stations and television stations have cut staffing, reduced reporting, and nearly eliminated investigative reporting. Reduced reporting means fewer questions being put to city managers and city council members and fewer reports on city expenditures decisions. Reduced coverage means less well-informed voters. The results are city governments that act with impunity, potential back room deals, ignored citizen input, and the potential for corruption. That couldn’t happen in Manzanita could it? Let’s see. • Voters reject a proposed bond issue for Council’s own excessive City Hall design by 68%, but council barges ahead with a new City Hall design financed without another vote. • A petition with 260 property owner signatures to seriously consider a remodel of Underhill Plaza with potential $2,000,000 savings is ignored by council. We’ve got our own plan says the Council. We’ve been elected. • Tillamook County Clerk ignores reports of fraud by homeowners not domiciled in Manzanita voting in local elections. • City officials ignore comprehensive plan requirements and apply short term rental interpretations to maximize short term rental revenues to increase City budgets. • City officials inappropri-
ately transfer funds from the water and sewer budgets to pay for the new City Hall. • Short term rentals are allowed explode from the 150 short term rental units when the 17.5% cap was established to the point Manzanita now has as many short-term rentals as Cannon Beach and Gearhart combined adversely affecting noise, parking, garbage, and the Village atmosphere. • The mayor handpicks commission and advisory members who support his views. These are all issues which deserve broad community discussion. These are all issues that influence your vote this November. Don’t expect Google and Facebook to report on them. Real local news coverage of City Hall and city officials is reduced. Local news has not found a way to replace revenues lost to the Internet so they can publish them. If they had, these stories would be on everyone’s minds. Voters would be informed and more vocal about an overreaching, overbearing City Council. Consider subscribing to the newspaper, following local online blogs or otherwise supporting investigative journalism. Or get involved to make local government more accountable. Let them know how you want your tax dollars to be used, whether you want to vote on City Hall funding, whether you think there are too many tourists and what kind of Manzanita you want to call home.
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Girl Scouts thank the community for support On behalf of the Tillamook County Girl Scouts, we would like to thank the community for their support to help our girls reach their ambitious goals! A couple of local businesses went above and beyond this year.
During their annual cookie sale, Girl Scouts learn goalsetting, decision-making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. There are currently sixteen members in Tillamook County that work together to participate in the largest girlrun business in the world. Despite the challenges of operating a business during a pandemic, five girls set especially high personal goals this year. Rowen Smialek and Taylor Speas set out to sell 2,022 boxes each; Kennedy Sigman, 1,500 boxes; Karley Sukanen and Makayla Workman, 1,000 boxes each. Achieving these goals requires countless hours after school and work, and this year required an extra helping hand to bring cookies to our county. In a normal year, the cookie inventory is delivered to Tillamook in two or three shipments. In 2022, with delays and driver shortages affecting all food manufacturers, the girls found out they would not be able to get their cookie inventory delivered. On short notice, Alex Cole, of 24/7 Auto, donated the use of a U-haul box truck so the initial order could be retrieved from Astoria by troop leader Erin Taylor. When the re-stocking delivery did not come through, our local TP Freight filled one of their trucks returning from Vancouver, WA. With help from these businesses and annual support from the Port of Tillamook Bay, these Girl Scout entrepreneurs have had a successful year. Proceeds stay local and fund activities that grow girls of courage, confidence, and character that make the world a better place. Cookie sales run through March 20, 2022. Find cookies by visiting https://www. girlscoutsosw.org/en/cookies/ find-cookies.html For more information about joining Girl Scouts, visit https://www.girlscoutsosw.org/
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Here in Tillamook county many businesses and services cater to visitors. While t-shirt and boogie board rentals shops dominate our main streets, locals often must travel great distances to find services to meet their everyday needs. The dominance of tourist economy makes it all the more important that our towns include places for locals to gather, to get information, and to support the day-to-day needs of all. A library fulfills some of this need. It is a cultural hub and trusted resource for those who call a small town, “home.” Our Tillamook County Library system is a vital service to North Coast rural communities. The main and its branch libraries provide books, videos, magazines and other services to all our citizens. Libraries are great equalizers; meeting places for people from every walk of life: • Programs for children, including support for parents home-schooling their children during Pandemic school closures. • Bookmobile service for those unable to get out; isolated seniors especially benefit from the connection a bookmobile can provide to the wider world. • Book kits for book clubs provide a no-cost way for friends to discover and discuss new authors and ideas. • Those without internet access can access library Wifi and use branch computers to do essential on-line tasks, such as job applications. • Many towns lack businesses that provide copy services; libraries provide copy machines for public use. Our libraries are central to community life. Please vote in support of Measure 29-164 to keep our library system operating for all of us.
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In what has been an absolutely phenomenal start to the season, the Nea-Kah-Nie High Pirates baseball team climbed to No. 1 in the OSAA Class 1A/2A rankings following two impressive lopsided nonleague wins. The Pirates, guided by seventh-year Coach Rob Herder, won their Mar. 16 season opener 16-4 over the Catlin Gabel High Eagles (0-1) at Catlin Gabel High School in Portland. One day later on St. Patrick’s Day, the Pirates had the luck of the Irish in a near repeat performance as they won 16-2 over the Waldport High Irish (0-1) at Waldport High School. “We were sloppy in the beginning (versus Catlin Gabel) but I think all teams in the beginning of the season are going to knock off some rust,” said Herder. “We try to
be in position where we’re able to capitalize on mistakes by our opponents. We had to make a lineup adjustment, because our No. 1 pitcher and shortstop Eddie Loza, got hurt in practice and he’ll probably be out for a couple of games. It’s just going to give somebody else an opportunity and so we were playing with guys in a few different positions, but everyone did a fine job.” In the matchup versus the Class 3A Eagles, Pirates junior pitcher Cole Brown (five strikeouts) hit a double, he stole third and then scored on a passed ball to put NeaKah-Nie up 1-0 in the first inning. The Pirates extended their lead in the second when Calvin Gernert was hit by a pitch and then he stole second and third base. Gernert then scored on a balk by an Eagle pitcher and the Pirates went up 2-0. “At the beginning of the season I think it’s fine to make a few mistakes and
we did capitalize on their (Eagle) mistakes for sure,” said Brown, who kept batters off balance by throwing a knuckleball, a changeup and a four-seam fastball. “I feel good and it’s nice coming out here and just playing hard and giving it everything we’ve got. We did really well and I’m really proud of the guys and we’re going to continue to get better.” The Pirates then increased their advantage in the top of the fifth. An RBI double by sophomore Johnny Burch and an RBI sacrifice groundout by Brown helped Nea-Kah-Nie build a 6-1 lead. The Eagles responded with a three-run rally in the bottom half of the frame, making it 6-4. “We have to clean things up defensively though, because we gave up 10 free baserunners with eight walks, a hit batter and an error,” said Herder. “When you look at it that way and you put 10 guys on for free, then holding a
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team to four runs is actually pretty impressive.” Following a scoreless sixth, the Pirates then took control of the game with a 10-run seventh inning offensive explosion. The Pirates benefited from a total of seven walks issued by the Eagles in the inning and they batted around their lineup while sending 15 batters to the plate. A two RBI triple to right field by senior catcher Deryk Rachiele (three hits) helped the Pirates extend their lead to 16-4. “We were a little rusty in the first five innings, but once we got into the sixth, then we finally got into our groove and things started to click for us,” said Rachiele, one of just two seniors along with Spider Hyde. “We had some monster extra base hits with guys in scoring position and we were just doing what we could to get people in. It was really nice to come out here and get some opposite field hits, which just felt amazing. This is a great way to start the season and we’re excited to get at it. It’s good to knock the rust off and then prepare for our upcoming Northwest League games that start after spring break. We’re hoping to win the league title this year. When it’s all said and done, that’s what we’re really striving for.” In a somewhat surprising statistic, both teams had five hits, but the Pirates capitalized on numerous Eagle mistakes (passed balls, walks, errors) that enabled them to score some runs. Freshman starting pitcher Ethan Hanson (six strikeouts) and Brown had a strong performance on the mound in helping lead the Pirates to the win. Junior hurler Parker Hobkins relieved Brown in the seventh he helped hold the Eagles scoreless with solid pitching in the final inning. Last Thursday versus Waldport, the Pirates’ momentum continued as they rolled to another double-digit victory. Rachiele (1-for-2, two walks, two RBI) helped lead Nea-Kah-Nie’s seven-hit offense. The quartet of pitchers Anthony Allen, Jacobee Wilkinson, Hobkins and Hunter Lane, combined to limit the Irish to just four hits. “Jacob Steinbach and Keagan Lane also had multiple RBIs as well,” said Herder. “Our four pitchers only allowed four bases on balls all night. Deryk picked off a runner at first base and first baseman Caleb Harth made a couple of great run saving plays for us defensively.” The Pirates played their home opener Saturday versus the Class 3A Westside Christian High Eagles (results were unavailable because of Headlight Herald press deadline). The Pirates next game is Mar. 29 at home at 4 p.m. with their NWL opener against the Vernonia High Loggers (1-0).
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