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County Housing Task Force receives $90K in grants By Laura Swanson

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n December 14th at the second meeting of the Tillamook County Housing Task Force, organizer/facilitator Erin Skaar announced that the effort had received two grants, totaling $90,000 – from Tillamook County Creamery Association and Meyer Memorial Trust housing advocacy. These funds will provide a budget for the task force’s efforts to address a myriad of housing issues in Tillamook County, the primary concern being the lack of “affordable” housing. During the initial meeting, the task force set its intentions to address two tracks in regards to housing: long-term planning and “low-hanging-fruit” as Skaar labels it, local short-term solutions. “This involves some creative planning, less red tape,” explained Skaar. “There is the possibility of a project here, so we are determining what that looks like, to identify the appropriate dirt, location, area, What does it look like? We need to get the word out about our needs.” The task force focus is one three main areas including a housing assessment, project funding, and community listening. “It is important that the process be a county wide, that we hear from everyone,” Skaar said. “All geographic areas, listen to developers, landlords, tenants and we need to hear all the voices, not just the loudest ones.” She continued, “We will be very thoughtful about how to spend the money to determine the most impactful solutions.” The discussion turned toward the term “affordable” housing, and Mike Cohen, director of Tillamook County Economic Development and Small Business Development Center com-

n See,Housing A3

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Storms bring turtles to North Coast beaches O

live Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtles are beginning to show up on North Coast beaches. Here is a possible scenario that may unfold during a wintery beachcombing expedition on the Oregon Coast: While perusing the beach for treasures, you might suddenly come across something large that you don’t quite recognize. A rock, perhaps? Then it hits you; this “large rock” is actually a 50 pound sea turtle! Unbeknownst to most, during the winter, cold-shocked sea turtles can become stranded on our beaches. Reports of stranded turtles can begin as early as mid-October and can continue through January. Essentially, sea turtles forage for food in an offshore, warm water current. Weather conditions (such as a long, constant string of southsouthwesterly winds) can drive the warm water current (and therefore

Four Paws on the Beach New Owners Celebrate Christmas with Annual Santa Photos with Pets – from left, Matt, Montana, Meghan and puppy Tilly, Ruona.

the turtles) further north and closer to shore than normal. When the weather conditions suddenly change, the warm waters quickly dissipate and the turtles find themselves trapped in the colder waters of the natural currents running along the Oregon and Washington Coasts. When this happens, their bodies slow down and they become hypothermic. Those that can make it to shore ‘haul’ out to get out of the cold water, but the winter conditions on the beach are rarely more hospitable. When found on the beach, it can be difficult to determine if a sea turtle is dead or alive. A turtle suffering from extreme hypothermia can be unresponsive to touch and have a heartbeat so slow and weak that it is difficult to detect. Most sea turtles found on Oregon and Washington shores do not survive, even if found and recovered quickly.

By Laura Swanson lswanson@countrymedia.net

he City of Wheeler was particularly hard hit by the December storms. The extraordinary amount of rain caused landslides, flooding of the town’s post office, stormwater runoff and drainage in many downtown businesses. The combination of flooding and landslides comprised the City’s water system causing turbidity, and a boil water order was issued on December 10th. In addition, the slide and road closure just south of Wheeler on Hwy. 101 provided additional challenges to the community. “The City staff worked in concert with Wheeler residents/volunteers through-

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Photo by Hal McMahan Santa and Mrs. Claus were at the Manzanita Fresh Foods on Saturday welcoming children of all ages.

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Commercial Dungeness crab season to begin F resh Oregon Dungeness crab is back on the menu after fishery managers determined the fishery is ready to open Jan. 4 along the entire Oregon coast. Fishery managers exercised an abundance of caution in opening the crab season this year due to unusual levels of domoic acid found in crabs along Oregon’s southern coast. The month-long delay in opening the season allowed for additional testing for domoic acid in order to provide confidence that crab harvested from Oregon waters are safe to consume and of excellent quality. “Along with the state agencies, the Oregon commercial Dungeness crab industry has taken a very proactive and precautionary approach to the opening of this crab season in

the interest of public safety,” says Caren Braby, ODFW Marine Resources Program Manager. Testing of crab in recent weeks show the elevated levels of domoic acid in the southern half of the state have decreased and are all below U.S. Food and Drug Administration alert levels for three sample periods in a row. Based on these results and consultations with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, the Oregon commercial crab industry and Washington and California Departments of Fish and Wildlife, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is opening the ocean commercial Dungeness crab season

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Rockaway Beach businesses rebounding after floods By Brad Mosher bmosher@countrymedia.net 7

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he residents and businesses of Rockaway Beach, after being battered for weeks by record rains, high tides and gale force winds, may be slowly recovering. For many in the business district, flood damage was minor along Highway 101 in town. According to Herman Doty, his Washed Away store at 320 South Highway 101 didn’t live up to its name. The arts and crafts store suffered only minor damage in the first wave of heavy rains that hit the community Dec. 9. “We only had a little water,” he said shortly after the first flooding problem occurred in the beach community more than a week ago. “If anything, it has been more the wind. It’s torn down some things out front,” he said Monday. “In fact, it is trying to do it again right now,” he added with a chuckle. Business is back after Highway 101 was closed both to the north and south, isolating the community for several days, he said. “We’ve survived.” It was the landslides and road closures on Highway 101 that

had the biggest impact for the local bakery. Matt Martin and his wife closed down their Beach Bakeshop in downtown Rockaway Beach for several days, even though the bakery escaped any real flood damage caused by the

Costco, so we reduced our hours. We were closed that Friday and Monday, instead of being open. When the roads were closed, we had fewer customers anyway.” Now, Martin is getting ready for a family vacation in Hawaii and the business will be taking

storms. “We had almost no real impact here from the rain other than when they closed the roads, we got a lot less customers coming in from the north,” he said. “We weren’t able to go north to go shopping at Cash & Carry and

the entire month of January off. “We’ll be opening the first weekend in February,” he said. Grumpy’s becomes food island At one point during the recent flooding in Rockaway Beach,

Grumpy’s restaurant was a virtual island. The water in nearby Seaview Lake had overflowed its banks and covered most of Highway 101. The road to Wheeler was cut off by road damage and to the south, Highway 101 was cut off by high water and a series of landslides. Grumpy’s stayed open. It was hurt by the constant rain, but it was a leak problem from above. The road blockages cut off the community from the outside world, but the restaurant was able to serve people. Scott Higgs lives in Rockaway Beach and works at Grumpy’s on the wait staff. “I was fortunate, but my garage and storage area didn’t (escape the flooding). I was surrounded by mud and it turned my road into a river.” He was in better shape at the restaurant. A leak by one of the windows caused some problems in the ceiling. “It was fortunate we sit up high enough here that when we flooded out here, it didn’t get that high. We were

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n Crab Continued from Page A1 along the entire Oregon coast just after the New Year, Jan 4. Commercial crab boat lights will start dotting the

n Turtles Continued from Page A1 Those that do live are taken to one of two licensed rehab facilities on the Northwest Coast; the Oregon Coast Aquarium or the Seattle Aquarium. When stabilized (which, if successful, can take up to a few weeks), the turtle is transferred to a center in California, where it will be released back into the wild. Though the Oregon Coast may see as many as five different species of sea turtle, the most commonly found is the Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea). This is partly due to the fact that, globally, they are the most abundant species of sea turtle (with an estimated population

of 800,000 nesting females). Even with such seemingly “robust” numbers, these turtles are considered endangered and face many threats from the modern world. The expansion of the shrimp trawling fishery in the eastern Indian Ocean has had a major impact on the Oliver Ridley population, contributing to up to 10,000 deaths each year. Thankfully, in 2004 the Odisha government introduced an annual fishing ban from November to May (the time of year when the turtles are nesting) that has reduced their incidental mortality by half, and surveys found that nesting surged to record numbers in 2011. Another major threat to the Olive Ridely population is their own biology. They are one of only two species of sea turtle to engage in synchronized mass-nesting (a behavior called Arribadas). This means that, almost simultaneously, thousands

of female turtles will pull themselves out of the water and high up onto the beach, in the darkness of night to lay their eggs. With competition for space high, females often dig up another female’s nest, unintentionally destroying the newly laid eggs in order to deposit her own eggs. Olive Ridely sea turtles return to the same beach they were hatched on to lay their eggs. The largest rookery (nesting site) is located on Gahirmatha Beach in India with a nesting population between 100,000 to 500,000 individuals each year. Other nesting sites can be found in Costa Rica, Mexico, and Nicaragua. After the crowded nesting season is over, the Ridleys return to their quiet, solitary life where they roam the oceans of the world, living in multiple different habitats and geographical localities. Photos courtesy of Seaside Aquarium.

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biotoxins in shellfish to ensure that the concentrations remain below the alert level to ensure the consumer safety. For more information about Oregon’s shellfish marine biotoxin monitoring, call ODA’s shellfish safety information hotline at (800) 448-2474.

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n Housing Continued from Page A1 mented, “We need entrylevel, professional housing as part of it, and what is affordable for some isn’t for others.” Housing, in general, any building, has positive impacts on economic development. “It’s awareness and what types of housing are needed,” Skaar said. The task force’s first major identified project is a housing assessment which will provide a detailed, longterm road map for housing issues now and into the future. As preparation for putting together a request for proposal to produce a housing assessment, the gathered task force members were asked to provide their input on what should be in the document, both qualiative and quantiative, such as the challenges faced by employers that have qualified applicants that can’t find a place to live. The assessment would include demographic data, for example that 49 percent of the children in Tillamook County are in households at or below poverty level, and the percentage of households paying more than 50 percent income to rent or housing. Surveys of employers, informaiton from contractors and developers to assess their attitudes about housing and the barriers. “The purpose of the housing assessment is to show the need,” Skaar explained. “To identify half dozen or so niches, where there’s demand and how it pencils out.” Tillamook County faces unique challenges when it comes to housing development. According to Bryan Pohl, Tillamook County Community Development Director, “There is not a lot of available, buildable lands, and zoning restrictions within varied jurisdictions. This is a much more difficult

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place to build. My concern is about future generations, about trends in education and training being less accessible.” He continued, “It’s always going to be difficult and expensive to live here, and the work we do now will be positioning for the next generation.” Doing this work brings up the conversation, “Where are we headed?” said Skaar. “And, why is this so critical to plan and develop infrastructure, including capacity and the skilled labor for building. This is a model for Tillamook County’s future.” Marci Hallock, owner/ manager of several Tillamook County properties added, “There are all kinds of barriers for landlord and developers, besides zoning, including high system development fees, the difficult to upgrade and maintain old housing that can’t pass inspections to qualify for Section 8 designation.” Smaller houses and higher density were also mentioned by property owners as options to consider for developments. Areas of interest as short term solutions will focus on rehab of existing housing and identifying foreclosed properties that could be made available as rentals. “A full inventory of all types of housing in the county and buildable lands inventory are the ultimate outcome of the assessment,” Skaar noted. “I’d like to have regional maps of the areas showing available land for housing on overlays, a visual tool that makes it easy to identify potential areas for development.” Saving existing homes is a top priority and financially better investment. It takes say $20,000 to $30,000 to bring an existing home up to standards, where a new home can cost $200,000 or more. Another piece in the puzzle is determining where to center the knowledge and who carries it forward, a housing leader, such as a

county mandated housing authority. It may be necessary to have a local governmental agency to qualify for some of the grants and special funding opportunities for these projects. The housing assessment would look at the options, and gathering the information to serve as a clearinghouse for the various city requirements. Another identifiable barrier is the requirement for flood insurance in some areas, looking at building above floodplains or raising homes and the costs involved with those options. The task force touched on the issues of funding housing development projects, and the challenges to put together a cohesive, often creative, funding package to make these projects “pencil out.” ‘Housing is more than just providing four walls and a roof, that’s too narrow of a description of the issue,” said Pohl. “This is about all actual needs, infrastructure.” The housing task force’s third priority, community listening will gather information to determine more details of the housing assessment. Through a variety of means, the task force will reach out to all stakeholders, demographics and regions utilizing a variety of ways to communicate including town hall style meetings, social media and online surveys, written surveys, presentations and Q&As at churches, with civic organizations, businesses, social service agencies. Specific focus groups with real estate agents, builders and contractors, large employers and small businesses will capture their input as well. The next meeting of the Tillamook County Housing Task Force will be held on January 11th at 3:30 pm at TBCC. For more information about the Housing Task Force, contact Erin Skaar at CARE 503-842-5361.

Continued from Page A1 lucky. “The next day, we were like the only place in town that was open. We were just slammed with business. Everybody was stuck. We had some tourists from Road Island. They came down just for a day and ended up staying more than two (days). They couldn’t get north or south,” Higgs said. “We had a captive customer base,” he added. “They couldn’t go anywhere and they couldn’t go anywhere else. “I was kind of surprised. I didn’t know that many people were still around,” Higgs said. Although the weather and road closures also cut off the restaurant from making its usual supply runs, the owners were able to make a supply run to Portland when the road to Tillamook reopened. “We ran out of a couple of things, but we weren’t too bad off either. We managed okay. We were able to get out Friday. We were lucky.”Higgs said the

flooding was a lot worse in the community than in 2007. “This was worse. I had to park my truck on higher land. When I came down here, the power was out and water was midway across the highway from the pond (Seaview Lake). The road was almost underwater unless you drove on the line. That was about the only way you couldn’t get your car flooded.”The restaurant had an increase in takeout meals with people busy fighting the flooding and doing the cleanup after the flooding, Higgs said. The busiest time was in the mornings, Higgs added. “A lot of people coming in were hotel guests. There was nothing over in the hotels to eat. “We were pretty busy that morning. It was like a summer day for us, business-wise.” City still seeking damage reports. According to city officials, much of the damage in the community has occurred in residential areas. Due to recent bad weather the City of Rockaway Beach Emergency Management/City Hall is collecting preliminary data regarding damage to individual and

business property from the weather storms that hit the city Dec. 7-9. This includes damage from flooding, rain and landslides/mudslides. According to the city, the initial assessment is not a guarantee that financial assistance will be available to Rockaway Beach residents and business owners. Damage to individual property must be to a primary residence and not be covered by a homeowners insurance policy, the city explained on its website. According to the city, when people are reporting damages, it should not include secondary homes, recreational homes, detached garages, storage buildings, and other out buildings as they are not eligible for disaster assistance of any kind. Individuals and business owners impacted from the storms must report damages to Rockaway Beach Emergency Management/ City Hall in order for the City to be considered to receive financial assistance. The City will document the information on specified forms and forward to the State for analysis, the city explained.

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Thank you to these shoppers and the many volunteers, about 25 individuals, who helped make this Market possible. Volunteers were responsible organizing, creating publicity, distributing flyers, making signs, putting up signs, setting up, making soups, staffing international tables, cleaning up, and more. Some jobs were easily done; others were more challenging and time-consuming. Thank you for all help large and small. Contributions of every volunteer and shopper

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North Fork 53 who provided soup. “We look forward to another successful Market next year,” said organizer Barbara McLaughlin.

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olidays with the relatives were really a large part of our lives when I was a kid. The routine was something that just developed over the years, and I just wish I could remember when it all stopped happening. Much of my early life was during the Great Depression, and so there wasn’t much extravagant spending. My mom’s nine brothers and sisters and all their kids made for some pretty big crowds. Since she was the last one to marry and had the youngest brood, we did get a lot of attention from our cousins and their parents. Many times I was wearing something that had been handed down and nobody ever mentioned that fact. I remember there was a big old piano, and someone would play, while everyone sang holiday

songs, and my dad would have to show that he could still play one tune -- “Bow down to Washington!” As our own little family grew and aged, we gradually started having our own family getThe Old togethers. Geezer For many years, they Walt were at Trandum my folks’ home, and then, they started coming to our house. Being the elder son, it was just something that hap-

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aith Louise Dorothy, died peacefully in Seaside on December 15, 2015 at the age of 89. Faith was born in Springfield, Vermont on August 19, 1926 to Margaret Skinner Hunsdon and John H. Hunsdon and was the third of four children. Faith graduated from high school in Chester, Vermont in 1944 then began her journey into the medical field. She studied first at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, 1944-1946, then onto Springfield Baptist Hospital Nurse’s Training School and Drury College in Springfield, Missouri, 1947-1950 where she received her diploma in nursing. After serving in the United States Air Force as an active duty flight nurse, from 1952-1954, she knew she had found her calling. She furthered her medical education at University of Oregon School of Nursing, B.S. Portland, Oregon 1961 and completed studies at University of Oregon Medical School, Portland VA, to become a Nurse Practitioner. Faith holds the honor of being the first woman accepted into the Oregon Air National Guard in 1958, taking the oath from Governor Robert D. Holmes. She served for 12 years in this capacity and worked 28 years at the U.S. Veterans Hospital in Portland where she retired

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displayed in NBSP. Investigated a residential alarm in Manzanita. Assisted TCSO with a suspicious circumstance in Nehalem. 12/14 - Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (49/25) in Wheeler. Issued a citation for violation of posted parking restrictions in Manzanita. Assisted TCSO with a residential alarm in Nehalem. Assisted with a disabled vehicle on Hwy 101 near Manzanita. Assisted TCSO with a MVA on Hwy 101 in Neahkahnie. 12/15 - Issued a citation for no operator’s license in Nehalem. 12/16 - Assisted TCSO with a commercial alarm in Wheeler. Assisted TCSO with arrest

of a male for hit and run in Wheeler. 12/17 - Assisted TCSO with the arrest of a male for harassment in Bayside Gardens. 12/18 -Investigated a report of fraud in Manzanita. Took a report of a repossession in Manzanita. Assisted Tillamook Ambulance and NBF&R with medical call in Manzanita. Investigated a residential alarm in Manzanita. 12/19/2015 Issued a citation for violation of posted speed (41/25) in Wheeler. Responded to a report of found property in Manzanita. Assisted Tillamook Ambulance and NBF&R with a death in Manzanita. Assisted Tillamook Ambulance and NBF&R with medical call in Wheeler.

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12/9 - Assisted TCSO with a road hazard in Nehalem. Investigated a commercial alarm in Manzanita. Investigated incomplete 911 call in Manzanita. 12/10 - Responded to a disturbance in Manzanita. Assisted TCSO, Tillamook Ambulance and NBF&R with a water rescue near Nehalem. Issued a citation for criminal mischief near Nehalem. Issued a citation for harassment near Nehalem. 12/11 - Assisted TCSO with a welfare check in Wheeler. Assisted Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a rescue in Wheeler. Assisted Tillamook Ambulance and Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue with a medical call in Wheeler. 12/13 - Issued a citation for no valid day use permit

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away. I found some tapes of my own parents in their very senior years, and can’t imagine what they would think of the gifts and costs that we have these days. While everyone has their own memories and beliefs, it is important that we pause to remember those who are not here. It is also time to vow that we will do all that we can to maintain the spirit and reason for getting together. There are those who want to take away the customary “Merry Christmas” greetings, and just say Happy Holidays. It surely violates the religious beliefs that we all have learned over the years. No matter how it comes down, we can all concentrate in making sure that the young people have their own memories that bring joy to both the

pened naturally. Those old aunts and uncles gradually aged and passed away, and I think our house might have been the last holiday place that some of them ever attended. Over the years, my three brothers had their own families, and some of the holiday time was with all of them. Those holiday occasions were kind of what you might call “eat ins” with each family striving to out do, if not matching meals of past gatherings. There are pictures of many of those holiday affairs, and it is fun to see the younger version of those who were there. Those little tykes are now the grandparents in today’s celebrations. Some of the traditions have survived, but the new age communications capabilities bring folks together even when they are thousands of miles

in 1985. On November 13, 1962, Faith married M. Verne Dorothy. They made their home in Tualatin, Oregon, and exactly 27 years later moved to Wheeler on November 13, 1989. Faith brought her abundant energy and enthusiasm to this small town on the Oregon Coast where she served on the Wheeler City Council and the board of the North County Food Bank. Faith also volunteered for various organizations including the Wheeler Community Club and Wheeler Parks Committee. She was an active member of the Cannon Beach Chorus for over 20 years and had the experience of singing with the group in New York City’s Carnegie Hall. After the death of her husband Verne in 1994, Faith began traveling with friends and visited seven countries including Uganda, Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Russia, South Africa and Canada. An avid birder, Faith could name 127 species of birds in the Nehalem Bay, often seen from her kayak, her spotting scope or at the bird feeders lining the deck outside her home. Her love of animals spanned her lifetime with many dogs, cats and horses being part of her family. Faith’s infectious laugh will always be remembered by her strong group of loving friends, along with her motto, “I did it my way.” Faith is survived by her brother Stanley B. Hunsdon of Eugene, Oregon and sister Virginia H. Freeman of Chester, Vermont and several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations can be made to North Coast Land Conservancy, Tillamook Animal Shelter and the Cannon Beach Chorus.

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fter a brief illness, Betty died peacefully at Seaside Providence Hospital with her husband, Vincent, and their four children, Cathy, Sandra, Linda and Jeffrey, at her bedside. She also is survived by eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, loving in-laws and many dear friends. Betty was an exceptionally perky, warm and caring person who was genuinely interested in everyone she met. She devoted herself to her family and “never met a stranger”. In addition to her generous and loving nature, she was a courageous woman who met life challenges with inspirational spirit and grace. Everyone loved Betty.

Betty was born and raised by Paul and Bessie (Goodman) Kalow in Faribault, MN where she graduated from St. Mary’s Academy. She then enrolled in a nursing program at St. Olaf College and at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital in Chicago where she met her husband who was a college student just discharged from the Navy. It was mutual love on the first date. They married in 1948 and lived on the University of Illinois campus where Vincent attended graduate school and Betty began her primary career as a devoted mother. In 1954 the young family joined the postwar migration to the west coast where they settled. Betty enjoyed living in Lake Oswego for almost 50 years where she resumed her nursing career in mental health, and delighted in her family. For the last twelve years, Betty came to love the small-town lifestyle of Manzanita and the beauty of Oregon’s north coast. There will be a celebration of Betty’s life, held in Manzanita, in the spring- her favorite time of the year.

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Community News Briefs DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS: 1/2 PRICE MAGAZINE SALE

On Saturday December 26th from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the entire collection of current gently-used magazines will be on sale at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita. In preparation for the Library closure and renovation, magazines will be sold at 1/2 price (4 for $1). We’ll have one more Close-Out Sale on Saturday, January 9th, but for the best selection do your magazine shopping the day after Christmas. In addition, a selection of the most current magazines is available for sale every day during regular Library hours. From December 26 through January 9 they’ll be sold at 1/2 price (4 for $1). Magazine sales are fundraisers for the North Tillamook Library Friends who own and maintain our community library’s building and grounds. Be part of your sharing recycling community; support your library. For more information contact Gail Young at 503-368-5248 or gailmyoung@mac.com. Visit the Library’s new website northtillamooklibrary.org

“Whale Watching Week” returns to the Oregon Coast Sunday, December 27

Visitors to the Oregon coast are invited to watch for migrating whales with trained volunteers during the annual winter Whale Watching Week from Dec. 27-31 hosted by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). Volunteers with the Whale Watching Spoken Here program will be stationed at 24 sites from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on those days to help people spot gray whales that are heading south to Mexico. Visitors will also learn about whale migration and feeding habits. The winter migration typically lasts until mid-January. A map of the watch sites is available online at whalespoken.org. Camping, including yurts and cabins, is available at state parks along the coast. Go to oregonstateparks.org to check availability and make a reservation. OPRD reminds visitors to check www.oregonstateparks.org and www. tripcheck.com for weatherrelated alerts and closures before heading to the coast. Be aware of winter storms and high waves--respect closures, stay off the sand and watch storms from an elevated location.or details and staffed viewing locations, visit www.oregonstateparks. org/whalewatching.

New Year’s Eve at the Dune

San Dune Pub will have a New Year’s Eve Party with “Karaoke From Hell!” on Thursday, December 31 beginning at 9 pm.

New Year’s Day Activities

Annual New Years’ Day “Polar Plunge” is Friday, January 1 at 11 a.m., north beach at Neahkahnie. Nehalem Bay State Park holds annual “First Day Hike” Friday, January 1 from 10 am to 2 pm.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 & Jan 5, at 10:30 a.m. Writing Lounge Open to all Friday, Jan. 1, from 3 to 5 p.m. Artist Reception for Karen Gale 30 works by our oil painting class instructor Theme: “Seeing the Light” Thursdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oil Painting Classes Led by Karen Gale Develop your skills from where you are to the next level. Four sessions. Tuition: $165. Info/register at hoffmanblog.org Continuing in February and March Saturday, Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “How Objects Tell a Story” Writing workshop by Mindy Halleck Author of “Return to Sender” Tuition: $50 Info/register at hoffmanblog.org Deadline Dec. 20

Hoffman Center Happenings

Hoffman Center For The Arts will hold an artists’ reception for painter Karen Gale on Friday, January 1 from 3 pm to 5 pm. Hoffman Center For The Arts hosts an Oil Painting Class on Thursday, January 7 from 10 am to 4 pm. For registration details, visit www. hoffmanblog.org. Hoffman Center For The Arts is preparing for its annual Community Showcase & Talent Show, Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31. For registration details, visit www.hoffmanblog.org.

Year of Wellness Kickoff Jan. 2

North Tillamook Library presents a “Year Of Wellness” kickoff event on Saturday, January 2 at 1 pm.

North Tillamook Library Silent Auction for Furniture

As a result of the renovation project at the Library, furniture is being offered for sale. This includes: tables, lounge chairs, folding chairs, wood frame and fabric chairs, sofa, and end tables. All proceeds will go towards purchasing new furniture for the renovated Library. Submit your bid January 8 and 9, 2016 from 11 AM to 3 PM at North Tillamook Library, 571 Laneda, Manzanita. Pick up and pay for your items on January 13 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Call (503) 368-6665 for details.

LOWER NEHALEM WATERSHED COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING AND SPEAKER SERIES

The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council (LNWC) is hosting their 2016 Annual Meeting and Speaker Series event on Thursday, January 14th at the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita. Join LNWC at 6:30 pm for refreshments and mingling. At 7 p.m. the Council will commence their annual meeting, during which time the Council Coordinator, Alix Lee, will present to the membership the nominees for the 2016 Board of Directors. The LNWC will vote to elect new members serve on the Board of Directors and to guide the Council’s activities over the next year. Make sure to stick around! Following the annual meeting, LNWC will welcome Chad Durand of Clearway Environmental, LLC, for a special presentation on the Council’s Lower Nehalem Watershed Culvert Assessment project. Clearway’s team of engineers and fish biologists spent the last several months traversing the watershed in order to assess and rank around 550 roadstream crossings that were identified remotely using GIS mapping. The goal of the project is to produce a prioritized ranking of culverts for replacement or removal based on their status as a fish passage barrier, surrounding habitat quality and quantity, and structural integrity. Failing or inadequate road-stream crossings can impede fish passage, contrib-

CENTER SPOTLIGHT Madeline Olson Departing board member. Taking her leadership talents to the North Tillamook County Library board. Thanks, Madeline.

Public meetings are scheduled in January to discuss the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) planning process for the Beltz Property Comprehensive Plan. Meetings for the new park, named “Sitka Sedge State Natural Area” in November 2015, will be at the following times and locations: * Thursday, Jan. 14, 1-4 p.m. Advisory Committee, followed by a public meeting from 6-8 p.m., both located at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City. * Tuesday, Jan. 26, 6-8 p.m., public meeting, Wilsonville Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville. OPRD will take public comment at the two public meetings. The public may attend the Jan. 14 Advisory

Learn how to Preserve @ Home, an On-line Hybrid Food Preservation Class

Here’s a Holiday gift idea for the “foodie” on your gift list! Or, maybe you’re the one that wants to learn more about food safety and preservation. Participants learn how to safely can, dry or freeze the garden bounty. Oregon State University Extension Service invites you to enroll in Preserve @ Home, an on-line food preservation class to teach individuals how to safely preserve a variety of food products. Participants learn how to produce high-quality, preserved foods and the science behind food preservation and food safety. The registration deadline is Friday, January 8, 2016. The first class of the 6-week course opens on-line on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Each lesson includes online text (that can be downloaded and printed), on-line bulletin board to facilitate participant discussion, and a real-time weekly chat to interact with classmates and instructors. The weekly on-line chat session for the first lesson will be on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 1:00 to 1:45 pm. Topics to be covered include: Foodborne Illness – causes and prevention, Spoilage and Canning Basics, Canning High Acid foods, Canning Specialty High Acid Foods – pickles, salsa, jams, jellies, etc., Canning Low Acid Foods, and Freezing and Drying. Supplemental materials this year will include materials on planting varieties for food preservation and one on cold storage and root cellaring. Nancy Kershaw, Preserve @ Home instructor will provide a hands-on lab experience for Western Oregon participants at the OSU Extension office in Tilla-

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Please visit hoffmanblog.org for more information on these events. To remain a vital community asset, the Hoffman Center relies on funding from people who recognize the value it brings to our community. Send donations to Hoffman Center, PO Box 678, Manzanita, OR 97139. Questions? Call 503-368-3846 or e-mail hoffmancenter@nehalemtel.net The Hoffman Center is a non-profit public-benefit charity, qualified under IRS Section 501(c)(3).

mook. Students will practice pressure canning and waterbath canning. The optional hands-on lab will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Cost of the course is $50. Many of the supplemental materials are available free, on-line. Class size is limited. This course offered cooperatively with the University of Idaho Extension Service and eXtension. Call 503-8423433 to reserve your space. For more information and registration materials visit this web site: http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/ tillamook or contact Nancy Kershaw, OSU Extension FCH agent, nancy.kershaw@ oregonstate.edu, 503-8423433.

North Tillamook Library in Manzanita Closed Jan. 13 to early March

North Tillamook Library (Manzanita) will be CLOSED beginning Wednesday, January 13 for extensive renovations. For details on the project and on how/where to pick up library materials during closure, visit www. northtillamooklibrary.org.

Volunteers Wanted to Help Survivors of Abuse

Volunteering is good for your health! Sign up today to participate in our winter volunteer training to start the 2016 Year of Wellness of right. Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center is looking for individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of neighbors, friends, and family by supporting our mission to eliminate domestic and sexual violence in Tillamook County. TCWRC is offering a free training starting January 14, 2015 for those interested in volunteering and for community partners who wish to increase their understanding and improve their crisis intervention skills. The thirty hour training will help prepare volunteers for various positions: working the helpline, direct services, clerical duties, fundraising, publicity, maintenance and odd jobs, Board of Directors, Speakers Bureau and many other opportunities. There are volunteer positions for everyone, for every skill set and interest. Best of all, community engagement can improve your mental and emotional health. Tillamook County Women’s Resource Center has been a helping hand since 1982. Our staff and volunteers provide services for survivors, and family and friends, affected by domestic and sexual violence. Some of our services include safety planning, emergency shelter, advocacy, support groups, community presentations, and referral information. We welcome bicultural and bilingual English/Spanish volunteers to help meet our

growing community needs. If you would like more information on the upcoming Volunteer Training or would like to get started on your volunteer application, call TCWRC’s Volunteer Coordinator, Emily Fanjoy at 503-842-8294 x211, or email Emily@tcwrc.net

Strong Women & Strong People Programs to Be Offered

The OSU Extension Service in Tillamook will offer the “Strong Women & Strong People Programs”, strength training program for middle-aged and older adults, beginning January 22nd through the week of April 8th. Programs held at the OSU Extension Office in Tillamook are for women and the program in Netarts is open to women and men. The 8 am and noon programs are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the OSU Extension Office in Tillamook. The 1:30 pm class is held Mondays and Fridays at the OSU Extension Office. The Netarts class is held Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9-10 am. Weights are provided. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. Registration is required one week prior to the program. Classes are limited to 15 participants per session, first-come, first-serve basis. To register, new participants must complete the required screening and enrollment forms and pay the $30 registration fee. All new participants attending sessions at the OSU Extension Office must attend the mandatory orientation on Wednesday January 20, 2016, 10:3011:30 am. Those over age 70 or those with other chronic health conditions must obtain a release from their medical provider before beginning. Registration packets are available at the OSU Extension Service, 2204 Fourth Street, Tillamook, 503-8423433 or on our website http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/ tillamook/classes. The Strong Women & People Programs were developed at Tufts University, based upon research on how strength training improves the health of older adults. Research shows strength training improves bone density, reduces falls, improves arthritis symptoms, and increases flexibility and strength.

Register for 2016 NCRD Manzanita Beach Walk/Run Registration is now open for the 2016 Manzanita Beach Walk/Run. Visit www. ncrd.org for details.

Better Health Calendar: January 2016 Optimize Your Brain Weekend Seminar with Dr. Neil Nedley Jan. 8 – 9, Tillamook Adventist School gymnasium, begins Fri., 6:30 p.m. and goes through Sat., 5 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Please RSVP to 503-815-2270 for a complimentary lunch on Saturday. For more info, visit our website.

CHIP: Tues. and Thurs., Jan. 19 – Feb 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tillamook Adventist Church, lower level. To register call 503-815-2270.

Friday, Jan. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Manzanita Film Series “The 41st Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival” 10 acclaimed short films from the Northwest Film Center in Portland

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Committee meeting; however, only comments from committee members will be taken at this meeting. OPRD acquired the 357-acre coastal property in Tillamook County in 2014. The Beltz Property Comprehensive Plan is a first step in developing the site, and it will look in-depth at natural, scenic and cultural resource conditions of the site; park management needs; outdoor recreation trends in the region; and community partnerships. Stay updated on the process at http://beltzplan.com. Written comments may be submitted to Ben Hedstrom, OPRD, 725 Summer St. NE, Suite C, Salem, OR 97301, or ben.hedstrom@oregon. gov. The services, programs and activities of OPRD are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For accommodations, please call 503-986-0745 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.

CHIP Information Session: Tues., Jan. 5, Wed., Jan. 13 or Thurs., Jan. 14, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Tillamook Adventist Church, lower level. Attend one of these free sessions to learn about the upcoming CHIP program described below.

Wednesdays, Jan. 13, 20 & 27, from 10 a.m. to noon “Living the Sketchy Live” Workshops by Renee L. Delight Learn fundamentals, materials and supplies, and develop a sketchbook habit Three sessions: $60 Info/register at hoffmanblog.org

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ute to poor habitat conditions, and adversely affect infrastructure. Within the Lower Nehalem Watershed, a large network of roads create numerous road-stream crossings, and until this year the status and general condition of many of those was unknown or limited. Upgrading failing or undersized culverts, the most common type of road-stream crossings, is one of the most common types of projects completed to improve in-stream habitat and fish passage in the Lower Nehalem Watershed. In 2015, the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council, Tillamook County Public Works, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership partnered to complete a watershed-wide assessment to identify and inventory all of the road-stream crossings in the Lower Nehalem Watershed. The final result of the project will be a prioritized ranking of culverts for repair or replacement in the future. Clearway Environmental LLC, was hired by LNWC as a consultant on the project to complete the field data collection, analysis and prioritization report. The Lower Nehalem Watershed Culvert Assessment is the first step in replacing or upgrading culverts to benefit fish and people. Chad Durand’s presentation will give attendees an overview of the field data collection and prioritization, focusing on the results of the inventory as well as some of the more interesting field experiences Clearway’s team encountered. Event Information: Refreshments and snacks will be served. This event is FREE and open to the public. Find more information on our speaker series on our Facebook page (https://www. facebook.com/lnwc1).

The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a scientifically proven lifestyle medicine course designed to reduce the risk of heart and vascular disease, lower cholesterol, weight and blood sugar and improve sleep, resilience and depression. Please attend an introductory session (above) to learn more.

clubCHIP: Mon., Jan. 18, 5:45 – 8 p.m., Tillamook Seventh-day Adventist Church, lower level. Join us for a healthy meal and a speaker. Call 503-815-2270 for more information. Taking Charge of Diabetes Thursdays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 4, 1:30 – 4 p.m., TRMC conference room. This Level-2 class promotes principles to help you take charge and possibly reverse diabetes not merely manage it. Call 503-815-2443 to register. Childbirth Preparation Class Weds., Jan. 6 – 27, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at TRMC, 3rd floor conference room. Call 503-815-2270 for more info. Living Well with Chronic Conditions Wednesdays, Jan. 20 – Feb. 24, 1:30 – 4 p.m., NorthWest Senior & Disability Services, 4670 Third St., Tillamook. Call 503-815-2270 to register. Evening Mammogram Appointments: Third Tues. each month until 7:00 p.m. Call 503-8152292 to schedule your mammogram.

Support Groups Women’s Cancer Support, 1st Wed., 10:30 – noon, Tillamook Medical Plaza, conference room. No charge. Grief Support – Tillamook, 1st /3rd Tues. monthly, 3 – 4:30 p.m., TRMC Conf. Rm A. Grief Support - North County, 2nd/4th Tues. monthly, 3 – 4:30 p.m. at Calvary Bible Church, Manzanita. Diabetes & All That Jazz, 2nd Tues. monthly, 1:30 – 3 p.m., TRMC 3rd floor Conf. Rm. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 4th Wed., 10:30 – 12 p.m at Tillamook Adventist Church. For more info call 503-815-2270. Together Strong, 4th Wed., 10:30 – 12 p.m., TRMC 3rd floor Conf. Rm. A support group for families and caregivers of people with cancer. For more class & event information, go to adventisthealth.org/trmc/ events

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ROAD UPDATES: OR 131, OR 22 reopen, repairs continue on Hwy. 101 By Laura Swanson lswanson@coutrymeia.net According to Lou Torres of ODOT, Tillamook County has been in the “bullseye” for these storm events that started nearly two weeks ago. The initial storm with over 12” of rain in a 48 hour period, between December 8th and 9th, caused 13 landslides on Hwy. 101 and Hwy. 6, and there were over 20 areas of high water that also impacted and caused road closures and road bed deterioration. “The most important message to everyone is to drive with care,” Torres said. “There are so many hazards out there. We really appreciate everyone’s patience. We’ve been working really hard to get roads opened and cleared, but we have to ensure everyone’s safety. We know how really inconvenient it is for folks and things are looking up.” Despite the continued record rainfall in Northwest Oregon, ODOT reports no new major road closures following the most recent storm. However, the soils remain saturated and any additional rainfall can cause other landslides and problems on Oregon roads. In addition to no new road closures, contractors working for the Oregon Department of Transportation are making excellent progress on two emergency culvert repairs that closed area roads earlier in the month. OR 131 at Happy Camp Road in Tillamook County and OR 22 (Three Rivers Highway) at milepost 12 in Polk County are scheduled to open on Wednesday, December 23. U.S. 101 at milepost 48 south of Wheeler continues to remain open to two-way traffic controlled by flaggers 24-7. The road was affected by the heavy rains causing a slide that damaged the road almost two weeks ago. A contractor will begin work on a major repair sometime in the next week. The project includes installing a row of piles and building a buttress on top. The project could take at least two weeks to complete but one lane of

traffic should remain open during construction. “We will be able to keep the road open with one lane and flaggers during the repair work,” Torres said. “We have expedited the repair projects.” ODOT maintenance crews have been busy cleaning and patching damaged roads. Also, crews continue to monitor numerous locations on state highways where the record rainfall has caused unstable hillsides and some roads to sink in places. The emergency declaration allowed ODOT to act quickly

to bring in contractors, and keep staff on a 24-hour shift rotation. “The Hwy. 101 repair south of Wheeler is estimated to cost $350,000,” Torres said. “All the repairs have not been assessed yet, but it’s going to be very expensive in the millions of dollars, and it’s going to likely increase with Winter really just getting started. Over the next few months, it is likely that other problems are going to surface as well. We just need to turn off the hose of water coming at us for awhile.” The Tillamook County Road Department has 27 active repair projects attributed to the storms, landslides and flooding, and new problems continue to come up as the storms roll into the county. According to Jeanette Steinbach, Tillamook County Public Works, most of the county’s roads should be re-opened. “When ODOT reopens Hwy. 131, we will close Cape Meares Loop again as it remains unsafe and unstable, but we were fortunate that we were able to open it for local traffic only. We realize how difficult it has been for Oceanside and Netarts residents being cut-off and how important it was to

Year of Wellness kickoff events Jan. 2 at local libraries

provide some way out.” 2nd, join YOW volunteers at tyhealthmatters.org, select By Laura Swanson The county road departthe “Organization Form” on Tillamook County librarlswanson/@countrymedia.net ment in several instances of the home page, complete and ies – in Manzanita, the main culvert blow outs that caused submit your information as A new year prompts New Library in Tillamook and sinkholes and complete road in Pacific City, from 1 to 3 directed. Then encourage Year Resolutions, and for destruction, crews were able p.m. for information about your employees or members 2016 all the residents of Tilto build temporary bridges to link their participation to the Year of Wellness, snacks, lamook County are encouron Harbor View Road in your team when they register giveaways and register for aged to make this the Year Barview, on Sollie Smith on-line for the Year of Wellthe Wellness Challenge. of Wellness. Polar Plunge Road in Tillamook, and on Commissioner Bill Baertlein ness challenge. Registration events on January 1st in Whiskey Creek Road. “Most will be at the main library for the first of four, 12-week Manzanita (at 11 a.m.) and of the county roads should challenges goes from Januand will officially open the in Netarts (at 10 a.m.) are a be re-opened by Christmas,” ary 1st through January 8th. YOW with a special “hulagreat way to start. Steinbach noted. “There are Participation is voluntary, hoop” challenge. CommisOrginating in North still local access only situasioner Mark Labhart will be free and easy – plus you can County, a group of Neahtions and a few closures, but in Pacific City. Registration earn great prizes. Kah-Nie residents over 10 we need to emphasize that The 2016 Year of Wellfor the first of four, 12-week years ago, led by Janice everyone should be prepared ness – or YOW – is just wellness challenges runs Gaines of Spa Manzanita, for future problems. Have from January 1-8, 2016. around the corner. This is had the idea to jump into your 72 hour kits ready. Register at tillamookcouna community-led effort to the frigid Pacific Ocean on There are several areas improve the health and welltyhealthmatters.org. RegisNew Years Day as a way to that are still unstable and being of all citizens in Tiltering at the kickoff event, greet the New Year. Last other problems could aplamook County. Mark your participants can select a year, Janice and friends, pear at any time.” Initial vinyl window cling or yard calendar to attend the Year were joined by several estimates of damages are of Wellness Kick-off schedsign to show they are in! hundred more “friends” as over $8 million dollars uled for, Saturday, January Promotional items are availthe Manzanita event draws with information still 2nd at 1 p.m. Events will be able on a first-come, firstmore participants every year. coming in. This series held simultaneously at the served basis. It’s not too late The Tillamook YMCA is of storms has had a huge to register your organization Manzanita, Pacific City and sponsoring the Polar Plunge impact on Tillamook Tillamook Library branches. or group as a team in the event in Oceanside. In it’s County’s roads -- more Prizes, giveaways and regon-line challenge. The 2016 third year, central county than other storm events, Year of Wellness is almost istration for the first of four dwellers can now partake and winter is just starting. 12-week challenge sessions. here! It’s not too late to of the plunge thrill as well. Tillamook County road crews register your organization or It’s free, easy, and fun! Are For south county residents, and contractors have worked you in? group to compete as a team a group beach walk will be overtime to open these roads, in the on-line wellness chalavailable. clear landslides and keep our lenge. Go to tillamookcounOn Saturday, January roads passable, but there are multiple hazards and everyone is strongly encouraged to drive with extreme care throughout the holidays. The county’s road status provides up-to-date information about current closures and repairs http://www.co.tillamook. or.us/gov/pw/include/RoadStatusMap.htm. ODOT encourages travelers to be cautious while using all Northwest area highways, especially those on the Coast and in the Coast Range, where there are a number of hazards caused by record rainfall and strong winds. Travelers should expect rough roads, high standing water, unstable slopes and debris and fallen trees. As always, be prepared for winter conditions when travelling through the mountain passes. Always carry chains and be ready to use them. Be patient. Go slow. Expect a long drive that could last hours. You never know Crews work to repair a stretch of road in North County this week. Damage was caused by high water and slides. when weather or traffic incidents will cause the road to be closed for extended periods.

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Lou Torres of ODOT warns drivers in Tillamook County to slow down due to extensive road damage from storms and floods in the area. Hwy. 101 at M.P. 48 just south of Wheeler is open to one lane with flaggers.

Locals practice for ‘The Big One’ During the Oct. 15 statewide “Great Oregon Shakeout” drill, members of the local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) practiced setting up a disaster Assembly Site at the CARTM recycling center. CERT is a part of the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay. CARTM, located on the south side of Manzanita, is one of several sites designated in north Tillamook County to take in people evacuating low-lying areas following a major earthquake. The site is close to the Nehalem Bay State Park and could be expected to receive as many as 600 escaping campers during a typical summer weekend. Anticipating such a crowd, the Emergency Volunteer Corps has pre-staged disaster supplies there. The “Great Oregon Shakeout” drill began at 10:15 a.m., and CERT members began ar-

riving on-scene within minutes. They first set up an Incident Command Center under a canopy. Next up was a medical area, complete with triage tarps and another canopy. CERT members also prepared a sanitation facility with two privacy tents, bucket latrines, “wag bags” (personal hygiene kits), and a hand washing station. Water was brought to the site from a storage supply at CARTM; other supplies stored in an emergency barrel were inventoried. The assembly site was fully ready within an hour. “In case of a local earthquake, local CERT members will go to the nearest assembly site to help evacuees,” said CERT leader Bill Harshbarger. “We were very pleased with how this drill went, and know we will be able to serve people in need in case of a real emergency.” “We hope we never see

the kind of emergency that would require us to open as an assembly site,” said CARTM Executive Director Karen Reddick-Yurka. “That said, we are prepared to do so, and happy to serve the community in that capacity.”

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Your Orthopedic Team for Excellence Tillamook Regional Medical Center welcomes Ruben Franco PA-C to assist Dr. Brett LaFleur, Orthopedic Surgeon. Ruben brings years of experience and a passion for orthopedic medicine.

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“In orthopedics we get to see patients return to the activities that they used to enjoy. It is satisfying and you feel like you are making a difference. This is a nice community and Dr. LaFleur is a great surgeon. I am excited to be here and to work with Dr. LaFleur.”

Ruben is accepting new orthopedic patients.

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FISHING REPORT NORTH COAST LAKES While trout stocking is complete for the year, some additional hatchery summer steelhead were released in Town Lake recently. KILCHIS RIVER: Chinook, steelhead Flood waters early in the week precluded any fishing. As the water drops and clears there should be fair good fish for late fall Chinook and some winter steelhead. Look for fish to be well-distributed. NEHALEM RIVER AND BAY: Chinook, coho, steelhead The Nehalem River and bay were at flood

stage last week and were not fishable. The North Fork will be the first to drop and clear. Winter steelhead should be entering the North Fork in decent numbers. Once conditions improve look for fair to good fishing up to the hatchery area. The Nehalem Bay and River is closed to the retention of wild (non-finclipped) coho salmon this year. Anglers who catch a steelhead or salmon with numbered tag(s) are encouraged to report catch information via the internet or by calling ODFW at 503-842-2741 and asking for Derek Wiley. All live tagged fish that are not legal to retain or are voluntarily not kept should be released quickly and unharmed with tags intact. NESTUCCA RIVER AND THREE RIV-

ERS: steelhead, Chinook, coho The river was blown out mid-week and may take a few days to drop into shape. There should be a few fall Chinook remaining and more winter steelhead are arriving. Three Rivers will probably clear first and could offer the best opportunity for an early winter steelhead. The wild coho fishery is now closed for the season. TILLAMOOK BAY: Chinook, coho, sturgeon Fishing for Chinook is slow and will remain that way until the bay clears up. The wild coho fishery is now closed for the year. Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon could be good. Fish the channel edges on the outgoing tides.

www.NorthCoastCitizen.com TRASK RIVER: steelhead, Chinook The river is still very high after recent storms. It will likely be several days before conditions are better. Expect fair to good fishing for fall Chinook and winter steelhead when the river becomes fishable again. Anglers who catch a steelhead or salmon with numbered tag(s) are encouraged to report catch information via the internet or by calling ODFW at 503-842-2741 and asking for Derek Wiley. All live tagged fish that are not legal to retain or are voluntarily not kept should be released quickly and unharmed with tags intact. WILSON RIVER: steelhead, Chinook The river is still high. When the river

drops, fall Chinook and winter steelhead will be available. Fishing should be fair to good. Anglers are reminded that the river above Jordan Creek is closed to all salmon fishing.

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NCRD scholarships ensure programs remain affordable Making the recreations district’s programs available and affordable for all residents is an important goal. Since 2008, Friends of NCRD have contributed $6,800 raised for scholarships in an effort to ensure no one is denied the benefits of recreation activities due to the inability to pay. Programs carry registration fees to help offset the funding to provide the service. Recreation promotes physical, mental and social well-being, but some residents do not have the resources to access these activities. Friends of NCRD ask you to consider a donation this season to the Healthy Moves scholarship fund. A donation of $25 can provide a school week of afternoon activities for a child in a safe environ-

ment, or a student pass for a youth to use the fitness center. $40 helps sponsor a month’s pass for use in the pool or fitness center. A $60 donation could aid an older adult in use of the pool and the fitness center for a month. Or $65 covers the fee of a 12 week arthritis exercise class. NCRD currently is providing 10 scholarships for their aqua therapy sessions and arthritis classes serving folks with chronic diseases including diabetes, Parkinson’s, obesity, and social anxiety. “ These scholarships have changed lives,” says Barbara McCann, pool instructor. They have benefited by gaining increased mobility, and strength, have better control of their weight, and have greater opportunities for socialization. It’s also important

to note that those registered for classes at the recreation center are eligible for bus passes at no cost. This greatly helps those who are without their own transportation, giving them a greater sense of independence. Recreation programs serve as settings in which friendships bloom,families thrive, and wholesome connections and community pride are forged. Please consider making a tax deductible donation and 100 percent of your contribution will go directly to support scholarships. You can see more information on the FRIENDS link on the NCRD website: www. ncrd.org or mail your check to Friends of NCRD P O Box 511 Nehalem, OR 97131 with a memo “scholarships.”

Hoffman Center offers Sketching Class The Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita will offer a three-session “Living the Sketchy Life” workshop in January for adults – beginners to experienced. Led by Manzanita artist Renee L. Delight, classes will meet on Wednesdays, Jan. 13, 20, and 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. Tuition will be $60 for all three sessions. The class will cover drawing fundamentals, materials and supplies, experimenting with different drawing mediums, developing a sketchbook habit, and creative problem solving. All sketching and drawing will be done from life. Students can bring their own equipment or the instructor will provide a sketchbook and drawing tools for a one-time $12 materials fee. Delight is a plein air painter and avid sketchbook user. She received training in classical realism at the Ashland Academy of Art, and can often be found painting year-round on north Oregon coast beaches. Interested persons can register for “Living the Sketchy Life” on-line at http://hoffmanblog. org/ongoing-classes/register-for-workshops The deadline for registration will be Sunday, Jan. 10. Questions about the class can be referred to Delight at r.l.delightfineart@gmail.com. Her website is www.rldelight.com.

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Saturday, January 9 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

How to Enhance Your Emotional Intelligence How to Experience the Psychological Good Life Complimentary Meal Nutrition and the Brain Nutrition and the Brain Cooking School

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There is no charge to attend any or all of the lectures in the series. Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to (503) 815-2270 for a complimentary lunch on Saturday.

Attend one free 1-hour info and registration session Jan. 5, 13 or 14 at Tillamook Adventist Church, Lower Level, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. CHIP begins Jan. 19 with a health screen evaluation and runs Jan. 19 – Feb. 25. For information or to register call 503-815-2270.

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Neil Nedley MD is a renowned physician, public speaker and author of the book Optimize Your Brain. Dr. Nedley provides health and nutrition information to enhance the mind and body based on documented scientific research and presented in an interesting and understandable way. There will be practical tips and information presented to help us think clearly, manage emotions, improve creativity and boost overall life satisfaction.

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n Wheeler Continued from Page A1 out the first two nights by checking and clearing drains to reduce and eliminate flooding on a 24 hour basis, at times putting themselves in harm’s way to relieve the flooding in downtown,” said city manager Geoff Wullschlager. “This 24 hour watch began on December 8 and continued through December 12. The result was two events were flood waters receded in the downtown area, directly attributable to vigilant and consistent work of volunteers and City staff.” Hemlock Street was repaired as of December 10th with the assistance of Longfellow Construction and Excavation and the hazard mitigated. The City has kept a 24 hour plan in place for this drainage. The City staff along with the Mayor, and Council Members kept a 24 hour monitoring and response in place. In addition, to the best of my knowledge, the City of Wheeler was the first municipality in the County to declare an emergency, and seek outside assistance from County and State resources. Wheeler City Hall was designated as an Emergency Operations Center, and the Mayor designated the City Manager as the Emergency Outreach Coordinator. Through diligent, aboveand-beyond efforts from many residents and volunteers, the boil

water order was lifted on Sunday December 13th. Sheldon Oil and Pepsi of Portland brought truckloads of water, which are available to all residents of the Nehalem Valley. “If you used your emergency stores of water during the flood before you go buy more stop by Wheeler City Hall and pick some up for free,” said Mayor Stevie Burden. “We are able to give water to any of our North County neighbors through a very generous donation from Sheldon Oil and Pepsi Portland. We have individual bottles and gallons while the supply lasts.” The mayor continued, “Lastly let me say that I am truly humbled and immensely appreciative of our Nehalem Valley Community and our culture of volunteerism. The outpouring of help was overwhelming from our three little villages in the last week. Well done everyone! You all rock my world!” It should be noted that mayor and council members where often doing the late night checks of stormwater drains. After three days, the mayor sent city staff home, and the mayor and city councilors Jim King were out checking and clearing drains at midnight for days following the initial storm. There are kudos and acknowledgements to the City of Wheeler staff -- Geoff Wullschlager, city manager, 36+ hours; Lori Reiger, administrative assistant and Joe Valkenberg; Wheeler City Councilors; County Sheriff deputies Dean Burdick and Chuck Reeder; Nehalem Bay

Fire and Rescue; Nehalem Bay Wasterwater, and all the volunteers that helped in so many ways – Brent Anctil, Bill Mullen, Sandy and Kim Douma, Judy Stone, Ken and Rebecca Painter, Greg Mott, John Longfellow, Dick Ewan, Mike Lehman, Grant Wood, Heidi Wilcox-Siglin, Mike Sheldon, Alan Burden, Chung and Judy Lee; the Emergency Volunteer Corps, John Tommes, Mary Wilcox, Jan Bell, Terri Michelsen, Dave Dillon, Bruce Maxwell, Bill and Karen Harshberger, Linda Kozlowski, Paula Peek, Sue Remy, Paul Knight, Betsy Chase, and Phil Ordway. The Wheeler Post Office remains closed as repairs are made and the hope is to reopen the post office after the first of the year according to post office representatives. Wheeler residents are receiving their mail at the Nehalem post office in the interim. The repairs to Hwy. 101 at milepost 48 has caused water line breaks to Wheeler residents along the waterfront, and assessments by ODOT for a long-term fix have been completed and a series of steel girders will assist to stabilize and reinforce the area. One lane of the road remains open with 24/7 flaggers controlling traffic. “We are into recovery mode now, “ said Mayor Burden. “This series of storms and events is a reminder to everyone that

we need to be prepared to be isolated, and it is up to each of us to be self sufficient, but also to take care of one another.”

Together Strong A support group for families and caretakers of people w i t h c a n c e r. B e c a u s e c a r i n g f o r a l o v e d o n e w i t h c a n c e r c a n b e d i f f i c u l t , f r i g h t e n i n g a n d l o n e l y. L e t u s h e l p y o u . Please join us the fourth Thursday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Tillamook Regional Medical Center third floor conference room.

You are welcome anytime, no charge.

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Manzanita Police Officer Mike Sims, known to locals as ‘Manzanita Mike’ enjoys a donut prior to the annual Shop with a Cop program. Regional law enforcement agencies teamed up to shop for over 80 Tillamook County Children Saturday at Fred Meyer.

For 80 area children, this Christmas will be a little bit brighter due to the efforts of local law enforcement agencies. Last Saturday 80 children and about 35 local cops went shopping for Christmas gifts at the local Fred Meyer store. Each child was given breakfast, a tee-shirt, $100 in shopping money to purchase toys or clothes and a voucher to pick up an entire Christmas meal. And all gifts were wrapped so the children would have something extra to open Christmas morning. According to Tillamook Chief of Police Terry Wright, the Tillamook Police Department was joined by the Oregon State Police, the Tillamook County Sheriff deputies, the U.S. Forest Service officers, and the Rockaway Beach and Manzanita police officers to handle the large amount of children and help them shop. “This is a great program and I’m happy to participate,” said Officer Sims. “It’s great we are able to help out this time of year.”

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When it’s broken, we can fix it. For orthopedic care including sports medicine, come to Providence. Brooke Benz, M.D., is here to help you get back in action. If you’ve been sidelined by an injury or pain is stopping you from doing what you love, Dr. Benz gives you personalized care backed Brooke Benz, M.D. by decades of experience in sports Orthopedic surgery medicine and knee, hip and shoulder joint replacement. Board certified in orthopedic surgery with a subspecialty in treating sports injuries, Dr. Benz can help you get moving again. To make an appointment or get more information about our orthopedic services, call 503-717-7060 or visit www.providence.org/northcoast.

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Naughty or Nice? Cooking with Marijuana

The Golightly Gourmet Dana Zia

thought I’d never see the day but here it is, marijuana is legal in Oregon. Pinch me. I think I’m in a long winter’s night dream but here we are. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a stoner type, but I just love the jolly idea of it all! With marijuana being made legal this year an astounding amount of edible products infused with marijuana have begun to flood the market, like visions of sugar plums dancing in your head. If you go to the dispensary, like the one here in Manzanita, you’ll see caramels, truffles, brownies, cookies, snack bars and nut butters all infused with marijuana butter or oil. It’s just like Christmas! Things have come a long ways from the days when I was a teenager and the cookies were baked with the grass itself. We would sneak down to the Saturday market in Portland and find the East Indian baker and ask for her “special” cookies. With a wink and a nod and she would sell you a weed filled cookie that made you feel like a reindeer chewing (and chewing) away on hay mixed with a bit of cookie

dough. (Soon after that, you could fly like one of Santa’s reindeers too!) The secret to sophisticated baked goods that would impress even Santa is to bake with “canna-butter” or “bud butter”. Canna-butter is butter or oil is that is simmered for a long time with marijuana trimmings in it to extract the chemicals like THC and CBD, from it. The chemicals in marijuana are activated by the heat, leave the trimmings and then bond to a fat molecule, the butter or oil. The weed is then strained out of the butter and you have a product that isn’t full of grass (very literally) but is full of all the compounds that relieve stress, pain and inflammation. Use the butter/oil in any baked good recipe instead of regular butter. Santa would think these treats are quite nice. (After he was done driving, of course) There are a dizzying amount of different marijuana strains now days that is being compared to wine. They range from naughty to nice. (Heavy stoner weed to gentle buzz weed) If you are looking for pain or stress relief or sleep aide make sure and request a strain at the store that targets what you need. I suggest using the trim off of the buds, not the buds themselves, to create the canna-butter. I believe trim is available for purchase from cannabis stores. You can also ask around and most likely you have a neighbor or friend that is growing a few plants and will happily give you their trimmings. Remember that your canna butter will be as strong as the marijuana that you use. Go gentle and only try a few bites of your edible marijuana till you find the right fit to your wondering eyes. So dash away, dash away and make your canna-butter and then fly away like the down of the thistle. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good high!

Use your canna-butter to make naughty or nice baked goods like these.

Naughty or Nice Canna Butter 2 quarts of water 1 pound of butter or coconut oil 7 grams of bud trim or leaf Ok, here we go, trying something racy for the New Year. Get out a large heavy sauce pan, preferably stainless steel. Bring the 2 quarts of water to a gentle simmer over medium high heat and then carefully place the butter or oil in there and allow it to melt. As soon as it is melted stir in your marijuana till it is completely submerged. Bring this green fun mix to a gentle simmer then turn the heat down till to keep it just simmering, on my stove that is medium low. Let it do its magical chemical reaction for about 2-3 hours stirring once in a while. (Your house will begin to smell like the Oregon Country Fair so maybe don’t invite Aunt Mildred over this day.) You will be able to tell it is done cause the top will get this waxy look to it as the oil rises to the top.

Before the canna butter is done, set up your operation to strain the green stuff out. You are going to want something to strain out the leaf and a heat proof mixing bowl. I use a beautiful stainless steel strainer that I use over a stainless steel mixing bowl. I pour the butter/water mix through the strainer then press out all the moisture through the strainer with a rubber spatula. (There is a lot of moisture in the leaf so make sure and squeeze it) Some people set up a cheesecloth in a strainer set over a heat proof bowl, secured with clothes pins or a rubber band. Pour the butter/water/leaf mixture through the cheesecloth then when all the liquid is strained undo the secured cloth and squeeze out the liquid. Put a cover over the bowl with the strained liquid, (yes, it is green) and let it cool down to room temp. Then tuck it in the fridge overnight. In the morning you will have a magical separation waiting for you. The butter/

oil will of rose to the top and the water will be on the bottom. Take a knife and cut the hardened butter/oil loose from around the edges of the bowl and carefully remove. Pour the water down the drain, being careful not to spill it. (It’s really stinky) Cut the butter/oil up into quarters and freeze them wrapped up in sturdy plastic till you are ready to bake with it. Don’t thaw or soften in the microwave as it kills the compounds in it. (Such a bummer!) Use it in recipes that call for butter/oil but be careful! This is not an exact science and you have no idea how strong it will be. I recommend using in recipes that are very rich, like brownies, and only take a nibble or two at first. Wait for 2 hours for the full effect of the THC to come on before you take any more bites. It’s best to start small and work up. It is VERY uncomfortable to overdue but if you do, eat a banana, drink a bunch of water and go to bed. Know better next time!

Local disaster survey period extended The local on-line survey of emergency preparedness, launched in north Tillamook County in September, has been extended until the end of the year. The survey was prepared by the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay (EVC) to help determine readiness at the individual and family level. “Due to the tremendous community response, we wanted to provide more people an opportunity to participate,” said EVC president Linda Kozlowski. According to Kozlowski, taking the survey not only provided data on current

readiness, but also prompted families to stock up on supplies and talk over “what if” situations with each other. “All residents who haven’t yet completed a household survey are encouraged to go to the online link bit. ly/EVCMYNSurv and participate,” said Kozlowski. To date, over 430 households in Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler and surrounding areas have completed surveys online or in person. “The survey is designed to help residents determine how prepared they

are for the range of emergencies – from winter power outages and floods, up through wildfires, earthquakes and tsunamis -- that could occur in north Tillamook County,” said EVC Public Information Officer David Dillon. “No matter what happens, individuals, families, neighborhoods, and businesses need to be self-sufficient and resilient.” More information about local preparedness is available at the EVC website – evcnb.org, and on Facebook at evcnb.

Downtown Nehalem experienced flooding for four days from Dec. 8 -12, with several businesses impacted. The high water caused the closure of Hwy. 101 again during high tides the following weeks as well.

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