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Napa Quake a Reminder Front cover photo:
to Oregonians Indian-Style Salmon Bakes The August 24th earthquake in Napa is a reminder that we need to be prepared for are being offered this earthquakes in Oregon. The magnitude month on the Coast. The 6.0 earthquake that struck Napa, Calif., oldest is in Depoe Bay just north of San Francisco on Sunday Sept. 20, while the Coquille morning--collapsing older buildings, Tribe has a traditional sparking fires and causing scores of inju- ries--fell along a series of cracks in the Salmon Celebration Sept. Earth tied to the famed and feared San 13 & 14 in North Bend. Andreas Fault. The threat is serious in Oregon where offshore earthquakes can be similar to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in 2011, and onshore earth- quakes like yesterday's Napa Valley quake vary in intensity, and can strike at any time. The Oregon Office of Emer- gency Management (OEM) urges Ore- gonians to prepare now, have an emer- gency plan for earthquakes, and build an emergency kit. "You could be on your own for days or weeks," says Dr. Althea Rizzo, the geologic hazard coordinator for OEM. "It is also important to know earthquakes don't kill many people; it's the structures people are in, on, or around that do the damage." Many peo- ple get seriously injured because they don't know what to do (or not do) during an earthquake. Advance training is your best protection during an earthquake, and for surviving the aftermath. "Stay calm, inside drop cover and hold on, outside stand away from buildings, trees, telephones, and electric lines," Rizzo The fault lines that run through Northern California enter the Pacific added. "Prepare three emergency kits: a Ocean at Cape Mendocino and proceeds north off the Oregon and go-bag with a minimum of three days (I Washington coast lines. keep mine in my car), office with a mini- mum of seven days, and home with a minimum of three weeks." It is a good idea to include a flashlight with batter- ies, medication, food, bottled water, and supplies in your emergency kit. Things like battery powered radio, garbage bags, extra set of clothes, and whistle to Harmony signal for help. OEM is asking Orego- nians to register for 2014 Great Oregon ShakeOut earthquake drill at: http:// shakeout.org/oregon/ . Millions of peo- ple worldwide will practice how to Estates Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:16 a.m. on Oct. 16 during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills across the nation. Oregonians can register today. Partici- Residential Care Center pating is a great way for your family, McTimmons Lane, Bandon business, or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big Taking Care of Elderly & Dementia clients for over 25 years earthquakes- wherever you live, work, or 24-Hour Care Respite Care Family Environment travel. For more information on how to create a plan and build a kit go to: http:// (541) 347-9631 www.oregon.gov/omd/oem/plans_train/ We Accept earthquake/ Openings shakygroundmagazine_final.pdf Available (541) 347-7709 Medicaid Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 3 emergency kits. Free lunch will be pro- vided at most locations, as well as safety September demonstrations, kids' activities and ma- terials from local emergency groups. Coastal Events There is no need to register; attendees can just show up. "These community New- gatherings are fun and a great way to 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 - port Farmer's Market every Tuesday introduce family conversation about 8th Annual Bandon Salmon what to do, where to go and who to rely 9/2 - Derby, Bandon Boardwalk in Bandon. on should a disaster occur," said Cara Bandon Bait and Tackle. September Sloman, regional disaster program offi- 2nd thru October 1st, 2014. There will cer for the American Red Cross Cas- be several drawings for cash and cades Region. "A wealth of resources prizes. The more Salmon you catch, are on site at each event, thanks to the bring in and record the better the coordinating efforts of NW Natural." chances you have to winning a great Here are the details on who will be join- prize or some cash! Salmon can be ing the American Red Cross Cascades from any local waters The salmon Region and NW Natural for each event: must be weighed in at Bandon Bait * Get Ready Portland, September 6 -- and Tackle. No entrance fee/no Unthank Park, 510 N Shaver St., Port- guides. land, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., joined by 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 - Waldport Portland Fire & Rescue, Multnomah Wednesday's Market, 265 E. Hwy. 34, County Office of Emergency Manage- 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Information: ment, Portland Bureau of Emergency Louis Piette, Market Manager, Management, Portland Police, DOG- [email protected] or 541-270-0230. AMI, Legacy Emanuel Hospital, AMR, 9/3 - S.T.E.P. Salmon Derby - Win- Oregon Food Bank and Self Enhance- chester Bay, September 3-4, 2012, The “Ring of Fire” encircles the Pacific Ocean ment Inc. * Get Ready Vancouver, Sep- Sponsored by Gardiner/Reedsport Get Ready at Eight Southwest Washingtonians prepare for a tember 6 - NW Natural and the Red STEP (Salmon-Trout Enhancement natural disaster or emergency. During Cross will have our Get Ready table at Program) this event is timed to coin- Statewide Events during the month of September, Get Ready CRESA's Community Expo from 11 cide with the fall Chinook salmon run. National Preparedness events will be held in the eight commu- a.m. to 2 p.m. (Note: we are not provid- Daily prizes awarded for the biggest nities of Portland, Vancouver, Salem, ing free lunch at this event). * Get salmon. Local tackle shops have regis- Month Albany, The Dalles, Seaside, Lincoln Ready Coos Bay, September 13 - Coos tration forms and rules. The American Red Cross and NW Natu- County, and Coos Bay. The events are Bay Fire Station on Elrod Ave. from 11 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 - Wednesday ral are teaming up during National Pre- free to the general public. The first 100 a.m. to 2 p.m., joined by Coos Bay Fire Farmers Market - Brookings-Harbor, paredness Month to help Oregonians and families will receive small Red Cross Department, Coos County Emergency Chetco Grange Hall, Website: http:// Management, Coos Bay Police, North www.brookingsharborchamber.com/ Coos 911 Center, Bay Cities Ambu- Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. lance, South Coast Preppers, Hazmat 9/4 - Yachats Big Band. Dance to the Team 15, Coast CPR, Pacific Power, music of this 17-piece band on the Car Seat Coalition, Coos County Asses- FIRST THURSDAY of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm. Suggested Donation sor's Office, Salvation Army, Bay Area Adults $4.00; children under 12 free. Hospital and more. * Get Ready Salem, Held at the Yachats Commons, Hwy September 20 -- Salem Riverfront Park, 101 and W 4th St. FMI, contact the Ya- North Meadow, Rotary Pavilion, from chats Big Band at home, (541) 547- 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., joined by Salem 4252. Fire Department, Salem CERT, Oregon 9/5 - 9/7 - The world's greatest Wa- Office of Emergency Management, Ru- tercraft Freeriders and Racers are de- ral/Metro Ambulance, Salem Health, scending once again September 5th, and Polk County Sheriff Marine Patrol. 6th and 7th 2014 to the ocean beaches * Get Ready The Dalles, September 20 of Pacific City Oregon for 2014’s pre- - Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue, 1400 W mier PWC surf event. Once again the 8th St., The Dalles, from 10 a.m. to 2 Blowsion Surfslam combines the 4th p.m., joined by Wasco County Sheriff's round of the 2014 IFWA Freeride Office, CERT, Medical Reserve Corps, World Championship Tour with the Lifeflight, Food Bank, OSU Extension IJSBA Freeride World Cup and Moto- Service and SERVPRO. * Get Ready surf Western Championship. The Surf- Albany, September 27 - Gibson Hill, slam is being held for its 6th year at 2880 Gibson Hill Road, Albany, from 11 the stellar Tierra Del Mar Beach access a.m. to 1 p.m., joined by Linn County located just north of Pacific City, Ore- Emergency Management, Linn County gon and is free to the public on this CERT, Linn County Medical Reserve wide expanse of incredible beach. Corp, Albany Fire Dept., Albany Police, 9/5 - 9/7 - Rods n' Rhodies Invita- Mid-Valley LEPC, Linn County, Ama- tional Car Show, Historic Old Town teur Radio, the local food bank, humane (Cont. Pg. 5) Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 4 society and more. * Get Ready North Fishery Observer Coast, September 27 - Seaside Fire Dept., 150 South Lincoln, Seaside, from Assault 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. joined by Seaside Fire A 46-year old Astoria commercial fish- Department, Oregon Office of Emer- erman faces federal charges after he al- gency Management, Lutheran Disaster legedly assaulted a Federal Fishery Ob- Response, Clatsop County Amateur Ra- server at sea. Richard Clayton Palek is dio Emergency Services, and Clatsop scheduled to appear in U.S. District County Emergency Management. * Get Court in Portland on Oct. 21 to face Ready Lincoln County, September 27 - charges that he allegedly violated the North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conserva- #1, Taft Fire Hall, 4520 SE Hwy 101, tion and Management Act. The law pro- Lincoln City, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., hibits anyone from forcibly assaulting, joined by North Lincoln Fire & Rescue, resisting, opposing, intimidating, sexu- Lincoln City Police and Lincoln County ally harassing, bribing or interfering Sheriff, CERT, United States Coast with a fishery observer. The penalty Guard, SERVPRO, Lincoln City Elec- includes up to six months in a federal tronic Super Store, Lincoln County prison and a fine of up to $100,000. School district and more. "We're Telephone Scams pleased to host a series of readiness events with the Red Cross for the third Targeting Oregon year in a row," said Von Summers, NW Taxpayers Natural community affairs manager. After recent reports of callers fraudu- "Safety is a top priority for NW Natural lently identifying themselves as collec- and we want to help our communities tion agents, the Oregon Department of prepare for any natural disaster that Revenue is reminding taxpayers to take might occur." measures to protect their personal identi- Bipartisan Tsunami fying information. Taxpayers have re- ported receiving phone calls from indi- Warning Bill viduals identifying themselves as Reve- A bill to strengthen tsunami detection nue representatives or IRS agents. The and warning systems, improve response caller says the victim has a tax debt and and resiliency, and better protect com- nice Johnson (D-TX). It reportedly ing group to provide advice on tsunami demands payment by wire transfer or munities vulnerable to a tsunami has strengthens the tsunami warning system science and technology. The bill also credit card. The caller may threaten legal been introduced in congress. The legisla- so it is capable of forecasting tsunami supports development of community- action in an effort to coerce taxpayers to tion, introduced by Congresswoman arrival and damage estimates. The bill based outreach and education programs disclose personal identifying informa- Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Con- strengthens the National Oceanic and to ensure community readiness and resil- tion such as Social Security or credit gressman Dana Rohrabacher (CA-48), Atmospheric Administration's hazard ience. Also sponsoring the bill is Ore- card numbers. "Revenue employees has the support of Science, Space, and mitigation program through additional gon's two other members with coastal may ask you to verify some personal Technology Chairman Lamar Smith (R- technical and financial assistance to areas in their districts, Representatives information, but they won't threaten you TX) and Ranking Member Eddie Ber- communities and it establishes a work- Peter DeFazio (OR-04) and Kurt or demand personal or financial informa- Schrader (OR-05). tion," explained Ken Ross, Revenue's Coos Grange 1085 So. 2nd Coos Bay
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Open Mon.—Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closed Sundays Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 5 Florence. Flames, stripes, bright green, candy apple red and shiny turquoise are colors you will see on those artful vehicles in our 7th annual Rods n Rhodies Invitational Car Show. 9/5 - Oregon Shorebird Festival, Fri, September 5, 3pm – Sun, September 7, 4pm; Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, Boat Basin Road, Charlston; Guided field trips- birding- presenta- tions. For more information call 541- 867-4550. 9/5 - 9/7 - 7th Annual Oregon Coast Pride Festival This fun and fabulous weekend includes stand-up comedy, live bands, dancing, flamingo bingo, food and more! For more information Oregon Coast Pride, Lincoln City. 9/5 - 9/7 - Florence City Wide Garage Sale, Map available in the Siuslaw News or at the Visitor Center. 9/5 - 9/7 - Friday, 3 pm to Sunday, 11 am, Held at the Yachats Inn (lawn and Tea Room). FALL BLUES CAR SHOW & SHINE - Registration check- in is Friday afternoon from 3-7 pm and Saturday from 8 am to Noon. After dinner there will be a dance with live music by the Purple Cats from 8 pm until..? Where the Salmon River, north of Lincoln City, enters the Pacific Ocean. The river is popular with fish- 9/5 - Clue- The Musical, 7pm – 9pm, ermen and kayakers. LTOB, North Bend. Based on the board game by Parker Brothers. Fri- day and Saturday shows start at Personal Tax program manager. "If you mail prior to receiving any calls from Marine Board Seeks 7:00pm and Sunday Matinee at 2:00. think you're being scammed, end the call Revenue. * Revenue will never ask a Cost $10 for Adults, and Sr's and chil- and contact us directly. We encourage taxpayer to wire money. * Electronic Public Comment on dren 12 and under are $8.00. For tick- the public to protect themselves by veri- payments to Revenue don't have to be Proposed Rule for ets and more info call 541-756-4336.or fying they're speaking with legitimately made over the phone. If you're more Salmon River in Lincoln www.onbroadwaytheater.com. authorized representatives of the Depart- comfortable paying online, visit 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 - Newport ment of Revenue." Direct contact infor- www.oregon.gov/dor/payments. * Reve- County Farmer's Market every Tuesday, New- mation for Revenue and its field offices nue maintains a list of official mailing On August 5, 2014, the agency received port City Hall south lawn, 9-1. is available online or in government di- addresses for all offices in the Contact a petition requesting that the Marine 9/6 - Model Car Show. 10:00am - rectories. Revenue offers a few tips to Us section of www.oregon.gov/dor. We Board open rulemaking to prohibit the 5:00pm, Florence Events Center. Col- help taxpayers protect themselves from will not ask taxpayers to send informa- use of personal watercraft within the lectors can look, buy, sell and trade in becoming victims of fraud. * Taxpayers tion or payments to any addresses that estuary of the Salmon River. The Ma- this popular event. Free admission. may contact Revenue directly at 1-800- aren't on this list. Taxpayers can report rine Board staff will be holding a public 9/6 - FEC Indoor Yard Sale, Florence, 356-4222 to check the validity of any incidences where the caller identifies meeting where interested parties can 8:00am - 2:00pm, Florence Events tax-related phone calls. * Taxpayers themselves as an agent of the state to learn about the petition and provide oral Center. will always receive a billing notice by Revenue's Tax Services at 1-800-356- testimony or written comments on the 9/6 - Bike the Rogue, 10am – 4pm,
4222. Fraudulent calls where the IRS is petition proposal. The meeting will be Buffington Park in Gold Beach. All
mentioned can be reported to the Treas- held on September 9, at the Lincoln three Bike the Rogue routes follow the ury Inspector General for Tax Admini- City Community Center Meeting Room, banks of the Rogue River in this spec- Coast to Valley stration at 1-800-366-4484. For more 2150 NE Oar Place in Lincoln City be- tacularly scenic and remote southwest- Public Bus Service information on scams and fraud being ginning at 7 pm. No decisions will be ern corner of Oregon...where the (No Saturday Service) tracked by the IRS, visit www.irs.gov. made at this meeting. The Marine Board Rogue River meets the ocean. The Visit www.oregon.gov/dor to get tax will decide whether or not to open rule- Metric Century and 40 mile rides both Porter Stage Line forms, check the status of your refund, making at their October board meeting include 7 miles along the Pacific Ocean (541) 269-7183 or make tax payments; or call 1-800-356 in Astoria. Written comments will be with panoramic views of beaches, sea -4222 toll-free from an Oregon prefix accepted via mail, fax, or email and can stacks, and rugged coastline. Sun.—Fri. depart Coos Bay 7:15 a.m., Reedsport 7:40 Special Glass Art Drop of a.m., Florence 8:15 a.m. arrive Eugene 9:35 a.m. (English or Spanish); 503-378-4988 in be sent to June LeTarte, Rules Coordina- 9/6 & 9/7 - Salem and outside Oregon; or email, tor, 435 Commercial Street NE, Salem, 50 sand dollars or crabs along the 7.5 Mon.— Fri. depart Eugene 10:05 a.m., Florence 11:20 miles of Lincoln City beaches, weather a.m., Reedsport 11:50 a.m., arrive Coos Bay 12:20 p.m. [email protected]. For TTY 97301, fax number 503-378-4597 or at (hearing or speech impaired), call 1-800- [email protected]. Written and ocean conditions permitting. FMI Afternoon bus departs Coos Bay at 12:35 p.m. 800-452-2151, 541-996-1274. Evening bus departs Eugene at 4:05 p.m. 886-7204. comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 - Port Orford Call for fare information or on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. To view the petition visit: http:// Farmer's Market. Fresh local produce, http://www.porterstageline.com/ (Cont. on pg. 7) Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 6 County Sheriff’s marine arrived at Al- len’s location, he was able to climb down a ladder and safely enter the boat. Once on board, Allen was taken into custody and charged with Criminal Tres- pass 1st Degree; Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree; and Giving False Informa- tion to a Police Officer. He was trans- ported to shore and evaluated by medical personnel on scene. He was then trans- ported to the Lincoln County Jail, where he was lodged with a bail of $85,000. The Newport Police Department was assisted by the US Coast Guard, New- port Fire Department, PacWest Ambu- lance, Oregon State Police, and the Lin- coln County Sheriff’s Office. Few surfers are deterred by ocean bacteria that makes www.oregon.gov/OSMB/Pages/admin/ again. A Bill (HR 5215) has been sub- The Bill, introduced by U.S. Representa- OSMB_Rulemaking_Newpage.aspx. mitted in Congress to restore certain tive Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) has them sick Health warnings issued when beaches Clatsop-Nehalem federal rights to direct descendants of been referred to the House Committee Clatsop and Nehalem Indians in Clatsop on Natural Resources for consideration. have high levels of bacteria do not keep many surfers out of the water, according Confederated Tribes and Tillamook counties on the North Florida chef wins Great Sixty-years after their tribal status was Oregon Coast. The Tribe was one of 61 to a new study by Oregon State Univer- dissolved by the U.S. federal govern- Native American tribes who had their American Seafood sity. Nearly three in 10 surfers admit ment, the Clatsop-Nehalem Confeder- recognition dissolved under the Western Cook-Off they knowingly surf during health advi- ated Tribes are seeking recognition once Oregon Indian Termination Act of 1954. sories – nearly the same amount that Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne announced chooses not to surf during periods of Florida chef Terry White as the winner elevated bacteria. About 40 percent of Ocean Charter Fishing in Charleston of the 2014 Great American Seafood surfers said they were unaware if they Cook-Off, held Saturday, August 2, in had ever surfed during an active health New Orleans. Chris Holen of Astoria’s advisory. The data can help public offi- Baked Alaska Restaurant represented cials better warn surfers of potential Oregon at the 11th annual event. Chef health risks, said Anna Harding, co- White took the title with his country author of the study and professor in ham-crusted Gulf cobia with spiny lob- OSU's College of Public Health and ster gyoza, caramelized baby bok choi Human Sciences. "Beach advisories for and a Florida orange and saffron emul- bacteria are not having their intended sion. Coming in second place was chef effect of dissuading surfers,” Harding Larry Delgado of Texas with his Texas said. “The lack of awareness about advi- Two-Step. Louisiana chef Aaron Burgau sories – and willingness to take risks took third with his sauteed grouper, surfing in water that may be contami- grilled Gulf shrimp, sweet corn sabayon, nated – suggests the need to educate charred okra and smoked Creole vinai- surfers about behaviors that make them One Day License Available, grette. A chef from Oregon, Gregory vulnerable to illness." More than 500 Gourdet, won the competition in 2012. surfers from the Pacific Northwest pro- Experienced Crew, All Gear Provided Coastal Bridge Climber vided information for OSU's study and Fun For the Entire Family News release from the Newport PD. On spanned a wide range of ages, incomes, August 3, 2014, at about 9:00 p.m., surfing frequency and other demograph- Call Ahead & Make Your Reservation Newport Police Officers were dis- ics. Of those surveyed by OSU, nearly www.bettykaycharters.com patched to the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Wit- 40 percent reported ear infections or nesses reported that a male subject had discharge at some point during surfing; climbed over the railing, down the 30 percent, a sore throat or cough; 16 $5 OFF arches, and onto a support pillar just percent experienced diarrhea; 10 per- south of the center span. Officers located cent, fever; and 7 percent had vomited. With This Ad the subject, Donald Lee Allen, age 45 of Results were consistent across experi- Pendleton, Oregon. Allen was standing ence levels and were not lessened by on a support pillar approximately 20 feet showering after surfing. Surfing during above the water. The US Coast Guard and after rain also led to higher rates of responded but was unable to reach the waterborne illnesses. Surfers are at- pillar due to the outgoing tide. The Lin- tracted to large waves that accompany a coln County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol storm, but rain can send fecal bacteria Deputy was summoned to assist, arriv- from stormwater outfalls into the Pacific ing at 10:32 p.m. Once the Lincoln Ocean, as well as flush harmful mi- Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 7 crobes from animal feces present in are located," said Stone, a toxicologist Contractor selected for plants, seafood/beef,eggs, honey, flow- streams and rivers onto beaches. Surfers with OSU Extension. “They should also ers, baked goods, plus handmade art cannot avoid swallowing water – which bookmark beach advisory websites with US 101 slide repair work & crafts, jewelry and activities for kids. can include harmful bacteria – during the latest information.” "Surfers can go in Lane County Sat's, 9am - noon, Co-op Parking Lot, wipeouts, Harding said. They ingest 10 far in minimizing their exposure to mi- A contractor has been selected for a pro- Hwy 101 & 8th St., Port Orford. times more ocean water than swimmers, crobes just by choosing when and where ject that will construct slide and retain- 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 - Coquille Val- about 170 milliliters a day, or half a can to surf," he added. When an advisory is ing walls along a 13.5-mile segment of ley Farmers Market, every Saturday of soda, she added. Health advisories issued for a particular beach, water con- US 101, north of Florence, in Lane 10am to 4pm, March 21st thru October are posted online and on signs around tact is discouraged and state websites County, between milepost 170 and 31st, 2014. Call: Don 541-396-3191 Or the West Coast. But not every beach advise beachgoers to avoid any activities 183.5. The US 101: Brays Point to Sut- Cindy 541-297-0634. entrance has a warning sign, and many during which they might swallow water, ton Lake Road project addresses needed 9/6 - South Slough Birding, 8am – surfers do not notice them, said Dave such as swimming, surfing, diving, and repairs to a slide area, a slope failure, 10am, Charleston Visitor Center, Charl- Stone, co-author of the study and an kayaking. Using earplugs during surfing and a retaining wall that is at the end of ston. Explore the shores of Charleston environmental and molecular toxicology also leads to higher rates of ear infec- its useful life. The risk to the highway is in search of winged wildlife. Join a professor in OSU's College of Agricul- tions, OSU researchers found. Generic significant if these areas are not repaired South Slough interpreter binoculars and spotting scopes provided. Meet at tural Sciences. Beach sampling by earplugs tend to let water and bacteria because this section of highway does not the Charleston Visitor Center. $1 per states is intermittent, tends to lag behind inside the ear, Stone said, and then trap have a viable detour route if the roadway current conditions and cannot cover all it inside the canal. OSU's study was birder. Held the first Saturday of each fails. Construction of the slide repair month. waters, Stone added. "The best thing funded by Oregon Sea Grant and is project is expected to begin in mid- 9/6 - 7th Annual Brew and Art Festi- surfers can do is pay attention to the available online in the Journal of Water September, with completion scheduled weather and where stormwater outfalls and Health. val, 12 – 10pm, Event Center on the for January, 2015. Work will be con- Beach, 29392 Ellensburg Ave., Gold ducted during daylight hours, Monday Beach, OR 97444. The next Gold through Friday. During construction, Beach Brew and Art brewfest is on motorists and bicyclists should antici- September 6, 2014 in Gold Beach, Ore- pate single lane restrictions through the gon, at the Event Center on the Beach active construction zone, with flaggers (Curry County Fairgrounds). We have controlling traffic in alternating direc- booked bands to play on two stages, tions. Bicyclists and motorists should lined up brewery sponsors, and area plan for delays no longer than 20 min- hotels are located nearby. This year, utes. Bicyclists should also expect to be we expect to have an even larger se- in the highway travel lane within the lection of microbrews / craftbrews than construction zones. Wildish Standard the 45 kegs we had last year. And the Paving of Eugene was awarded the low- finest Oregon coast artists and craft bid contract of $991,000 for this project. artisans will be showing off their latest To learn more about the slide repair pro- crafts and creations. For more infor- ject, visit: http://1.usa.gov/1sFvjOq This mation Phone: 541-490-1593, Fax: 541- slide repair project is closely linked to 247-3154 goldbeachbrewar major paving project to be constructed in [email protected] 2015. To learn more about the US 101: http://www.goldbeachbrewfest.org/ Cooks Chasm to Sutton Creek project, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 - Pacific City visit: http://1.usa.gov/1qYvk2u Farmer's Market, Every Sunday, 10am - 2pm, thru September 28, Local Pro- County opposes Wind duce & Seafood * Food Booths, Arts & Project Crafts * Baked Goods * Music Stating they “strongly support the re- Nonprofit Booth * Home Grown search of renewable ocean technolo- Meats, South Tillamook County Li- brary Parking Lot (corner of Camp St gies,” the Lincoln Co. Board of Com- & Brooten Rd). missioners on the Central Oregon Coast; Astoria Sun- however, is opposed to the locating of a 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 - day Market was formed to revitalize deep water wind project 16 nautical Historic downtown Astoria and to im- miles off of Coos Bay. The U.S. De- prove the economic viability and vital- partment of Interior, Bureau of Ocean ity of farmers, artists, artisans and Energy Management (BOEM) is in the other small business operators in the process of issuing a federal permit to Pacific Northwest. Astoria Sunday Principle Power Inc. to develop the wind Market is dedicated to creating a vi- farm. Former commercial fisherman brant educational marketplace for the Terry Thompson, chair of the three- community benefit. Downtown As- member Board in Newport, says in his toria, on 12th Street between Marine written letter of testimony to the BOEM, Drive and Exchange; Sundays - 10 am “I really regret that the County is forced - 3 pm, thru Oct 12, 2014. to take this tough stand on the Coos Bay 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 - Outdoor Wind Float Project. It may take place Farmers & Crafters Market at the Lin- west of Coos Bay, but it will have a ma- coln City Cultural Center. 9AM to 3PM, jor impact on the Pacific Whiting Fish- 540 NE Hwy 101, FMI 541-994-9994. ery and Lincoln County’s economy.” 9/7 - Dog Swim at the Lincoln City Thompson offered statistics compiled by (Cont. pg. 9) Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 8 the analysis that there has been some attach 24 long-term satellite tracking historic overlap of blue whale feeding tags – a dozen each for blue whales and areas and shipping lanes,” said Bruce fin whales – and another eight more so- Mate, director of Oregon State Univer- phisticated tags that will track the sity’s Marine Mammal Institute, which whales’ underwater feeding habits. They is conducting the tagging project. “The hope to attach four of these Advanced- goal of the new Navy-funded project is Dive-Behavior tags on blue whales and to better understand the seasonal occur- four on fin whales. OSU’s recently pub- rence of blue and fin whales in southern lished 15-year analysis was the most California and determine if that overlap comprehensive study of blue whales is still taking place for these protected movements ever conducted. It tracked species.” An OSU team led by Ladd the movement of blue whales off the Irvine began tagging the whales last West Coast to identify important habitat month and thus far has successfully de- areas and environmental correlates, and ployed 21 tags. The researchers hope to subsequently to understand the timing of Oregon Coast Lighthouses
Tillamook Rock Light is a deactivated lighthouse on the Oregon Coast of the United States. It is located approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 km) offshore from Tilla- mook Head, and 20 miles (32 km) south of the Columbia River, situated on less They have no control of their direction or destiny. “Purple Sailors” than acre of basalt rock in the Pacific Ocean. arrive annually during the summer months on Oregon’s beaches. The Cape Meares Light is an inactive lighthouse on the coast of Oregon. It is located on Cape Meares just south of Tillamook Bay. It is open to the public. a Corvallis research firm that showed the Velma, the latest unofficial octopus Built in 1890, Cape Meares Light served as the light station for Tillamook Bay. Pacific Whiting industry supplied $17.4 greeter, has been released back into the The Yaquina Head Light, also known early in its existence as the Cape Foul- million in personal income in Lincoln wild after five months in captivity. Car- weather Lighthouse, is a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast of the United States. It is Co. in 2012. While Principle Power did ried inside a plastic tote bin, the octopus located in Lincoln County, near the mouth of the Yaquina River near Newport at consult with the SOORC (Southern Ore- was released Wednesday, Aug. 20, into Yaquina Head. The tower stands 93 feet (28 m) tall, and is the tallest lighthouse gon Ocean Resource Council) fisher- Yaquina Bay. The HMSC is now look- in Oregon. Built from 1871 to 1873 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Yaquina Head Light was first lit August 20,[citation needed] 1873 and automated in 1966. man’s group, Thompson says SOORC ing for a new octopus. Normally, fisher- The was built by Ben Simpson and first lit on November 3, does not represent the interests of the men provide the octopus after one is Yaquina Bay Light Pacific Whiting Fleet based in Newport, inadvertently brought up in a net and 1871. It was active for only three years due to the establishment of the Yaquina Head Light in 1873, located three miles north of Yaquina Bay. The bay lighthouse Astoria and Seattle. The area Principle then given to the research facility at was decommissioned on October 1, 1874 . Power is interested in leasing off of South Beach. However, officials are is a privately owned lighthouse located on the Pacific Coos Bay reportedly occupies 10 square opening their search to anyone who dis- Cleft of the Rock Light coast of the U.S. state of Oregon, 1.8 miles (2.9 km) south of Yachats on Cape Per- miles of productive Whiting fishing covers an octopus. petua. It was built in 1976 by former Tillamook Rock Light attendant and light- grounds. OSU researchers house historian James A. Gibbs who was active in preserving the lantern room of Ship Owner Fined tagging whales off Smith Island Light. The Oregon Department of Environ- Heceta Head Light is a lighthouse located on the Oregon Coast 13 miles (21 mental Quality has issued a $15,600 southern California km) north of Florence, Oregon and 13 miles (21 km) south of Yachats, Oregon, penalty to Tokyo-based Marine Ace Co. Oregon State University researchers are United States. It is located at Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint (a Ltd. for discharging prohibited ballast tagging blue and fin whales off the coast state park) midway up a 205-foot (63 m) tall headland. Built in 1894, the 56-foot water into state waters from the com- of southern California this summer to (17 m) tall lighthouse shines a beam visible for 21 miles (34 km), making it the pany’s merchant ship `La Bamba’ in study their movements, some of which strongest light on the Oregon Coast. Portland on May 19. The vessel had include preferred feeding grounds near The Umpqua River Light is a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast of the United been berthed at the Columbia Grain Fa- areas of heavy ship traffic. The project, States, located at the mouth of the Umpqua River on Winchester Bay, in Douglas cility Terminal 5 at 15550 N. Lombard which is being funded by the U.S. Navy, County, Oregon. Located at the mouth of Winchester Bay, Oregon, the first Um- St. when the discharge occurred. will build on a previous study by OSU pqua River Light was built in 1855 and lit in 1857 researchers that documented the sea- The Cape Arago Light (formerly known as Cape Gregory Light) is a lighthouse Velella velella sonal distribution of blue whales, includ- located in Charleston, Oregon. It is located 2.6 miles (4.2 km) north of Cape It’s an annual event along the Oregon ing their appearance near established Arago. Coast, Purple Sailors washing ashore by shipping lanes off Santa Barbara. That Coquille River Light (formerly known as Bandon Light) is a lighthouse located the thousands. They’re a type of jelly- analysis was based on satellite tracking near Bandon, Oregon, United States. It is currently maintained by the Oregon fish known as Velella velalla, but they of 171 blue whales for up to 13 months Parks and Recreation Department as a part of Bullards Beach State Park. Origi- come with a purple fin that sticks up. during a 15-year stretch from 1993 to nally named Bandon Light, Coquille River Light was commissioned in 1895. Certain summer winds catch them just 2008. It was published last month in the Cape Blanco Light is a lighthouse located on Cape Blanco, Oregon, United right and blow them on shore, coating journal PLOS ONE. Since that publica- States. The Light-House board determined that the offshore reef and islands at beaches from Northern California to tion, six major shipping companies vol- Cape Blanco were dangerous to maritime commerce; therefore, a lighthouse was Washington. untarily agreed to slow their ships near authorized for construction. HMSC Octopus released Santa Barbara to lessen the chance of The Pelican Bay Light (or Port of Brookings Light) is a small, privately owned There’s a vacancy at the inner-active striking endangered blue whales, and to lighthouse in Brookings, Oregon, United States. It overlooks the Port of Brookings tank just inside the doors of the Hatfield reduce pollution. “No one wants to see Harbor and the mouth of the Chetco River. Built as an addition to an existing Marine Science Center in Newport. whales hit by ships, and it is clear from house, Pelican Bay Light is maintained by the Cady family of Brookings. Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 9 wildlife ecology at Oregon State Univer- Community Center. Well-behaved sity, who helped establish the new dogs of all breeds are invited to swim breeding colony. “The lessons that we and play in the pool from 4:00-5:00 learned in Oregon through luring Cas- PM. Humans may wade, but not pian terns to new breeding colonies swim, with their canine friends. FMI 541 away from the Columbia River trans- -994-2131. lated quite well to the Chinese crested 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 - Yachats terns.” Once thought to be extinct, there Farmers' Market, Sundays 9-2. were no recorded sightings of Chinese 9/7 - Winchuck River Volunteer Fire crested terns from the 1930s until 2000, Dept Annual BBQ & Auction, 11:00am when a few birds were rediscovered on to 3:00pm, Winchuck River Fire De- the Matsu Islands. Until last year, there partment, Brookings area. were only two known breeding colonies 9/9 - Armchair Adventures, 2:00pm – for this species of tern – both in island 3:30pm, Coos Bay Public Library. Join archipelagos close to China’s southeast friends and neighbors for an 'Armchair coast. Both of these colonies have been Video Adventure' on the second Tues- susceptible to illegal egg collection for day of each month at 2 p.m. in the food, as well as to typhoons that can library's Myrtlewood Room. Everyone devastate seabird breeding colonies, is welcome to enjoy this free program Roby pointed out. The effort to establish sponsored by the Friends of Coos Bay Public Library with refreshments pro- Chinese Crested Terns on the comeback, thanks to help from OSU a new colony was the first step toward creating a network of island sanctuaries vided by 'The Cookie Ladies.' For a list researchers. of upcoming adventures visit http:// where Chinese crested terns and other bay.cooslibraries.org/programs/ seabird species of conservation concern armchair-film-adventures. their presence near major ports and ship- are the second largest of the whales and could raise their young, he added. To 9/9 - Music on the Bay- California ping traffic. “The main areas that attract reach 75 feet in length – the size of two establish a new colony, a project team Honeydrops, 7pm – 9pm, Mingus blue whales are highly productive, buses. The tall, columnar blows of fin including students and faculty from Park, Coos Bay. Free concert in the strong upwelling zones that produce whales look much like that of blue OSU’s Department of Fisheries and park. Every Tuesday evening in Sep- large amounts of krill – which is pretty whales. Fin whales have a taller, sickle- Wildlife worked with colleagues in tember! Dancing in designated areas, much all that they eat,” said Irvine, who shaped dorsal fin, a lower right lip that is China to clear part of Tiedun Dao of food & beverages available B.Y.O pic- was lead author on the PLOS ONE white, and feed on schooling fish as well brush, then planted 300 tern decoys on nic, this is a non-smoking event. Free study. “The whales have to maximize as krill. the island and used solar-powered re- shuttles available from Blossom Gulch their food intake during the summer be- OSU research helps corders to broadcast vocalizations of School, Coos Art Museum and Old City fore they migrate south for the winter, both Chinese crested terns and greater Hall. For membership and donation typically starting in mid-October to mid- Chinese crested terns crested terns, which are more numerous information, contact Adam Gould 541- November. It appears that two of their make comeback and not endangered. “When greater 953-8157. * If it rains the concerts will main foraging areas are coincidentally A collaborative project between re- crested terns establish a breeding colony, be moved to Marshfield High School crossed by shipping lanes.” An esti- searchers in Oregon and Asia last year sometimes it lures in Chinese crested Auditorium located at 7th and Inger- mated 2,500 of the world’s 10,000 blue helped establish a new breeding colony terns as well,” Roby said. “We just did- soll, Coos Bay. whales spend time in the waters off the for one of the world’s most endangered n’t expect it to happen so quickly.” The 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 - Farmers Market, West Coast of the Americas and are seabirds – the Chinese crested tern – China project was designed to recapture 9am – 3pm, Downtown Coos Bay. known as the eastern North Pacific which then had a global population esti- the success that Roby and the Army Every Wednesday through October- population. Blue whales can grow to the mated at fewer than 50 birds. This sum- Corps of Engineers had in establishing Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, length of a basketball court, weigh as mer, at least 43 of the critically endan- new breeding colonies in Oregon for plants, and much more. For more much as 25 large elephants combined, gered birds arrived at the colony on the Caspian terns far away from the Colum- information call Sarah 541-266-9706. Bandon's 68th Annual Cran- and their mouths could hold 100 people, island of Tiedun Dao in Zhejiang Prov- bia River, where they had been decimat- 9/12 - though their diet is primarily krill – tiny ince, forming at least 20 breeding pairs. ing juvenile salmon migrating down- berry Festival, Old Town, Marina, all over town. Sept: 12, 13, & 14, 2014, all shrimp-like creatures less than two By early August, 13 young birds had stream. They established new colonies in day long. Come join us for our 68th inches in length. At a distance, fin fledged. “It is a remarkable success southeast Oregon and successfully lured annual Cranberry Festival! This year's whales look a lot like blue whales. They story,” said Dan Roby, a professor of thousands of birds to the new sites. The technique of clearing vegetation, plant- theme is: "Cranberry Round Up!" For ing decoys and luring birds through Additional Information: 541-347-9616, E Mail: [email protected]. playback of vocalizations was developed -Coupon- Kickoff BBQ & Silent Auction by Stephen Kress of the National Audu- 9/12 - bon Society. Even though the new for 15th Annual Coos Basin Salmon Fall Septic Maintenance Derby, 5:00pm – 7:30pm, North Bend breeding colony for Chinese crested During the Month of September ‘14—Not valid with any other offer Community Center. Join us for a fun terns was successful, it wasn’t without $25 off Septic Pumping Or $10 off Service Call evening of food and bidding. For peril, according to Simba Chan, senior more information check out our face- conservation officer of BirdLife Interna- book page or call ODFW at 541-888- tional’s Asia Division, who stayed on 5515. Tiedun Dao from early May to early 9/12 - Free Crabbing Clinic with local August to monitor the colony. During expert Bill Lackner. 8:45AM. Partici- that time, the endangered birds and their pants will meet at the pavilion at the chicks endured attempted predation by end of SW 51st next to Mo’s Restaurant peregrine falcons, attempted poaching for a hands-on crabbing lesson on by an egg collector, and three typhoons. (Cont. on pg. 11) Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 10 Chan and his colleagues collected a lot range and widespread overharvest of ing. Each winner will receive a $50 gift ing an Eastern Oregon public land arch- of data about the birds’ behavior that seabird eggs. “Having a new, produc- card to Cabela’s. Two hundred forty ery hunt. Crabbing - Meghan O'Connell, will help inform the management of the tive breeding site away from the other photos met eligibility requirements and Washington D.C., photographed her birds as well as the design of future two known colonies gives the species a many of them will be showcased in the father, Tim O'Connell of Portland, as he colonies. Chinese crested terns are far better chance to recover,” Roby said. future on ODFW’s website, in promo- hauled in a ring of Dungeness crabs at highly efficient at finding and catching The project was supported by numerous tional materials and on social media Netarts Bay. Clamming - Jerry Alto forage fish and adept at defending their international groups. channels. See winning photos and sev- captured his grandson, Odin, showing nest sites during territorial disputes with ODFW announces photo eral runner-up photos on ODFW’s web- off his first-ever razor clam at Gearhart their neighbors. Crested terns breed in site. Fishing - Greg Yamada, Eugene, Beach. Wildlife Viewing - Tim Moore, very dense colonies with six to seven contest winners entered a self-portrait titled “Fly-fishing Cloverdale, snapped a photo of dunlin nesting pairs per square meter. The de- The Oregon Department of Fish and the South Fork McKenzie River”. Hunt- while hiking to the mouth of the Nes- cline and near-extinction of Chinese Wildlife announces photo contest win- ing - Timothy Mazac Jr. of Nyssa sub- tucca River from Bob Straub State Park. crested terns in the 20th century was ners in five categories: fishing, hunting, mitted a photo of himself and a friend Submit a photo - ODFW welcomes likely due to their restricted breeding crabbing, clamming and wildlife view- with the mule deer bucks they took dur- photo submissions all year on its website
2014 BAY AREA FUN FESTIVAL in beautiful Coos Bay Oregon! Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 11 in the About Us section, in Photo/Video now through Nov. 7, 2014. The winning more ducks and/or geese native to Ore- Siletz Bay. FMI visit our Crabbing and gallery. artist will be awarded $3,000 and their gon, in their natural habitat setting. Sub- Clamming Clinics webpage or call Bill Waterfowl Art artwork will be used to produce the 2015 missions should not have been entered at 541-265-5847! Oregon Waterfowl Stamp, which is pur- into any other state or federal waterfowl Competition 9/12 - Foreign Film Friday, 7pm – chased by hunters and collectors each stamp competition. A full description of 9pm, Coos Bay Public Library. Subti- Artists are encouraged to enter ODFW’s year. The artwork should feature one or the contest and requirements are avail- tled, foreign films are screened on the 2015 Waterfowl Art Competition, open able online. Oregon has had a waterfowl second Friday of each month at 7 p.m. stamp every year since 1984. Since wa- in the Myrtlewood Room. This free terfowl validations are now printed di- series is sponsored by the Friends of rectly on hunting licenses, ODFW no Coos Bay Public Library. Many of longer requires that the actual physical these films are aimed at mature audi- stamp be carried in the field while hunt- ences and parental discretion is ad- ing. However, ODFW still makes the vised. For a list of upcoming features, stamp available (at no additional charge) visit http://bay.cooslibraries.org/p to hunters who purchased a validation. rograms/foreign-films Stamp collectors may also purchase the 9/13 & 9/14 - Kite Flying on the beach stamp for $11.50. Waterfowl stamps at Yachats Ocean Rd State Park. SKY and validations raise about $500,000 CANDY - YACHATS KITE FESTIVAL. annually with proceeds benefiting water- This is a joyous historic festival fowl management and habitat. For the (reintroduced in 2011) and chock full of past 20 years, artist Robert Steiner has activities that are fun for all ages. been under contract to supply the art- These include kite demonstrations, work for Oregon’s annual waterfowl contests, public kite-flying, and endless stamp. This year, the competition will be food & drink. There will also be several professional kite fliers as well as giant open to everyone. ODFW also holds kite fliers. Anyone wanting to help annual art contests for the Habitat Con- may contact Gretchen, the festival servation stamp and Upland Game Bird coordinator. stamp. For more information, contact 9/13 - Sat, Sept 13, 7 pm Concert Mil- Kelly Walton at 503-947-6322 or email dred Hill Concert. Will Snyder, jazz [email protected]. concert. Will Snyder will solo on the Coastal DA Honored Kawai baby grand in both jazz and The Lincoln County District Attorney classical music. In 2013 he was guest was selected recently to receive the sev- pianist with Pieces of 8 Jazz from Coos enth presentation of an award to a prose- Bay-North Bend. He is a third genera- cutor in Oregon for their support, hard tion musician, springing from the Jen- work, dedication, and efforts in enforc- sen family known throughout Coos ing fish and wildlife laws and commit- and Curry counties. Zion Lutheran ment to the preservation of Oreg on's Church, 2015 Washington St., Port Or- natural resources. On August 14, 2014, ford. 9/13 - Newport Half Marathon, Start: 8:00am, Organization: Oregon Coast Aquatic Park http:// www.oregoncoastaquaticpark.org 9/13 - Highway Cleanup! Start: 8:00am, Newport Chamber of Com- merce, http:// www.newportchamber.org 9/13 - 5th Annual Cruisin’ the Bay Car Show in the Historic Taft District of Lincoln City! 9/13 - The Golden Age of Swing and Jazz - Big Band Dance, 7:00pm to 10:00pm, Lincoln Pops Orchestra. The Embarcadero Resort and Marina, Newport. Website: https:// www.facebook.com/pages/Lincoln- Pops-Big-Band/334714113230092. Dance to the music of the swing era with the Lincoln Pops Big Band, a 23- piece big band featuring four vocalists. There will be a no-host bar. Tel: 541- 563-5067 with any questions. 9/13 - Shifty Sailors Community Con- cert, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses, Newport Per- forming Arts Center, 777 W Olive St., (Cont. on pg. 13) Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 12 Lincoln County District Attorney Mi- Branam who shows support for the pro- duction? The answer is Umatilla. Once mas County is the US leader in acreage chelle Branam was presented with the tection of natural resources. On her own again, that happens to be in Oregon. For of Christmas trees with Marion County "2013 Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year time, Branam even attended Marine a state not always recognized as an over- ranked #3. Benton (#6) and Polk (#8) Award" in front of her peers at the Ore- Board training to better understand rec- all agricultural leader in the US, Oregon also make the top ten list for Christmas gon District Attorneys Association sum- reational boating enforcement and com- has a large number of counties ranking trees. Oregon produces nearly all of the mer conference held last week in Bend. pleted both drift boat and jet boat opera- highly in a variety of categories as listed nation’s hazelnuts. So, obviously, Ore- The award sponsored by the Oregon tion training. As Lincoln County Chief in the latest Census of Agriculture. In gon counties crowd the top ten list. Sportsmen's Coalition, was presented by Deputy, Branam was responsible for those categories, which include crop Marion County is the national leader in Captain Jeff Samuels, Oregon State Po- prosecuting the bulk of serious criminal acreage and livestock inventory, Oregon hazelnut acreage followed by Yamhill, lice (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division cases in the county. She was also instru- counties crack the top 50 list of all US Clackamas, Washington, Lane, and Polk Director, Oregon Department of Fish & mental in prosecuting several environ- counties at least 113 times– and that rounding out as the top six. Oregon Wildlife Watershed Manager Chip Dale, mental cases where actions resulted in doesn’t count the commodities not leads the nation in grass seed produc- and Ty Stubblefield, Field Administrator local habitat restoration projects, includ- tracked by the census. Not bad for a state tion. Linn County is the top US county for the Oregon Hunters Association. ing a high profile water pollution case that ranks only 28th of all states in value in acreage. Marion County is #2 fol- Michelle Branam has served for almost involving a local sand and gravel com- of agricultural products sold. “There are lowed by Polk (#4), Lane (#5), Yamhill ten years as a Deputy and Chief Deputy pany which received a misdemeanor more than 3,000 counties nationwide, (#6), Benton (#7), and Washington (#8). for the Lincoln County District Attor- conviction of Water Pollution in the Sec- and for us to show up in the top 50 in so Oregon pear production is also well ney's Office before being appointed Dis- ond Degree and a $10,000 fine. many categories is a great testimony to known. With more than 9,000 acres trict Attorney by Governor John Kitz- Oregon counties rank the industry we have in Oregon,” says planted in pears, Hood River County haber earlier this year. Through her hard Katy Coba, director of the Oregon De- stands as the nation’s leader. Jackson work and partnership with area law en- high in US agriculture partment of Agriculture. Some of the County is ranked #6 in the same cate- forcement, she has garnered a great deal What county leads the nation in pear high rankings should come as no sur- gory. A variety of berry crops also place of respect for her commitment to consis- production? The answer is Hood River. prise as Oregon tends to corner the mar- Oregon at the top of the list. Marion tently prosecuting fish and wildlife That’s in Oregon. What county leads the ket on several specific commodities. As County may be considered the berry crimes. The South Coast Team of the nation in acres planted in Christmas the nation’s leading producer of Christ- capitol of the nation, at least for some OSP Fish and Wildlife Division has a trees? The answer is Clackamas. That’s mas trees, Oregon is home to the top types of berries. Marion leads the US in great working relationship with DA also in Oregon. What county is first in producer and four of the top ten. Clacka- acreage planted in blackberries and boy- the US for green pea acreage and pro- Oregon Coast Libraries
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Hwy 101 #201, Lincoln City, OR 97367, 395 Winchester Ave., . Tuesday 12-7; Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 13 senberries, is fifth in blueberries, and flavor. Umatilla County is #1 in green leader in rhubarb acreage. Marion Website: http:// seventh in strawberries. Washington pea acreage, #19 in potato acreage, and County is #7 in cauliflower acreage and www.yaquinalights.org/ Join us at the County is also a major berry producer #33 in watermelon acreage while Mal- #8 in broccoli acreage. In fact, Marion Newport Performing Arts Center at ranking second in the nation in boysen- heur is #3 in dry onion acreage with County is an agricultural powerhouse 7PM on Saturday, Sept. 13th for a berry acreage, #3 in blackberry acreage, Morrow at #6. Oregon’s top commodity with 10 commodities ranking in the top rousing performance by the Shifty Sail- #4 in raspberry acreage, #8 in blueberry in sales and value is nursery production. 50 nationwide. Overall, Marion is #36 ors of Whidbey Island, WA to help acreage, and #11 in strawberry acreage. Marion County is the nation’s third nationally in total crop value and #71 in raise money for Newport's Lighthouses! Clackamas County ranks #2 in black- ranked county in nursery stock acreage total agricultural production. It may 9/13 & 9/14 - Special Glass Art Drop berry acreage and #3 in boysenberry and followed by Clackamas at #4, Washing- come as a surprise that Oregon is among of 50 sand dollars or crabs along the raspberry acreage. Even heavily urban- ton #6, Multnomah #19, and Yamhill the leaders in certain animal production 7.5 miles of Lincoln City beaches, ized Multnomah County– with the high- #29 nationally. The states of Oregon categories. Morrow County is #32 in weather and ocean conditions permit- est population and smallest land area in and Washington are responsible for most milk cows. Linn (#12) and Douglas ting. FMI 800-452-2151, 541-996-1274. the state– ranks #7 nationally in rasp- of the nation’s hop production with (#39) are in the top 50 for sheep and 9/13 & 9/14 - 15th Annual Coos Basin berry acreage and #12 in boysenberry Marion County ranked second in hop lambs. The state is home to a large in- Salmon Derby, Various Locations. For acreage. For many consumers world- acreage. Oregon is also a major producer ventory of llamas. Clackamas County is more information about the derby wide, there is nothing better than a fresh of mint for oil, with Union (#5), Linn third among all US counties with Yam- check us out on facebook, or call sweet cherry from Oregon. The state’s (#7), Lane (#9) and Marion (#10) all hill at #10, Deschutes #13, and Lane ODFW for more information. http:// Wasco County ranks #2 nationally in cracking the top ten nationally. One of #14. Benton County is #11 in rabbit pro- www.facebook.com/papge/Coos-Basin sweet cherry acreage. Also in the fruit the most surprising rankings is Wheeler duction and Linn County #38 in duck -Amateur-Salmon-Derb y/200180133368625. category, two south coast counties rank County in north central Oregon ranking production, even though it is located Mill-Luck Salmon Cele- high nationally in cranberry production. fourth in the nation in acreage for mint closer to Oregon State University than 9/13 & 9/14 - Coos is #7 in cranberry acreage and tea leaves. Other statistical odds and the University of Oregon. Oregon’s bration, The Mill Hotel and Casino, North Bend. A celebration of Native Curry is ranked #10. California dwarfs ends include Marion County (#6) and agricultural diversity, combined with an American and Coquille Tribal culture. the rest of the county in wine grape acre- Jefferson County (#8) in the top ten for excellent climate and good soils, helps Enjoy a free outdoor festival including age, but Oregon can point to Yamhill garlic acreage– most of it grown for seed put the state’s counties on the map when Native vendors, canoe races, canoe (#26), Polk (#32), Marion (#36), Wash- and supplied to California. Yamhill is it comes to specific crops and livestock. exhibition & rides, Native drummers ington (#41), Jackson (#46), and Lane third in radish acreage with Linn fifth. Add the skill and experience of its pro- and dancers and so much more. For (#48) counties reaching the top 50. East Marion is #12 in pumpkin acreage with ducers, and it’s not a stretch to say that more information call the Mill at 541- of the Cascades has a distinctive Oregon Lane #22. Clackamas is the nation’s Oregon is an agricultural state. “Oregon 756-8800. 9/13 & 9/14 - Southern Oregon Dahlia Society Show and Butterfly Tea, Pony Oregon Coast Public Transportation Village Mall, North Bend. Always the 2nd weekend in September, don't miss bus and there's room for two bi- these gorgeous displays. For more Clatsop County Curry County information call Paula at 541-267- cycles. The fare is $1.00 one-way 0740 or 541-756-0433. SETD & Astoria Transit Center, www.currypublictransit.org/ or $2.00 a day. 9/13 - Creature Feature- South 900 Marine Drive, Curry Public Transit serves the (541) 902-2067. Slough Esuary, 1pm – 3pm, South Astoria, OR 97103 southern Oregon communities of Slough Estuary, Charleston. Come out 1-866-811-1001 | 1-503-861-7433 Brookings and Gold Beach with to the South Slough Interpretive Cen- ter to view a micoworld of life through (RIDE) | TDD 800-735-2900 local Dial-A-Ride services and our Lincoln County our video-scope! (free) for more in- ridethebus.org Coastal Express buses travel the Lincoln County Transit formation call the slough at 541-888- Astoria to Tillamook, Warrenton, US Hwy 101 corridor from Smith (541) 265-4900 5558. 9/13 & 9/20 - South Coast Folk Soci- Seaside & Cannon Beach, Columbia River, CA, northward through Ban- 410 N.E. Harney ● Newport ety- Contra Dance, 7:00pm – Co., Portland don, Coos Bay, and North Bend. www.co.lincoln.or.us/transit/ 10:30pm, Green Acres Grange, South Connecting with Porter Stage Monday – Saturday of Coos Bay, Hwy. 42. South Coast Lines in Coos Bay and Redwood 7:00 – 6:00 Folk Society holds a contra dance on Coos County Coast Transit in Smith River, the 2nd Saturday of each month at Call for bus routes & fares. Dial a 7:00 at the Greenacres Grange be- Coos Co. Area Transit travelers may come to our service Ride also available. tween Coos Bay and Coquille. No & Dial A Ride area and/or leave it at either end. partner or experience needed. This is Coos Bay, North Bend 1-800-921-2871 an easy to learn and forgiving dance Tillamook County from suitable for ages 9-90, offered in and Coquille a spirit of community. Instruction for www.coostransit.org/ Florence Transportation District beginners starts at 7:00pm the main (541) 267-7111 www.tillamookbus.com dancing is from 7:30-10:30pm, and all dances are taught. For more informa- Bandon Rhody Express (800) 815-8283 tion contact Stacy at 541-756-4701. (541) 347-4131 Bus Services (503) 815-8283 Admission is $7, seniors/students $6, Myrtle Point www.ltd.org/rhody/ Lincoln City to Cannon Beach, SCFS members $5, under 6 free. (541) 572-3151 The Rhody Express runs a route West to Pacific City 9/14 - Bandon Lions Cranberry Run, Monday through Friday, 10am to & East to Portland 2PM. A charity run to benefit the visually impaired. To register or ob- 6pm. There is a wheelchair lift for Dial-A-Ride tain more information visit our web- those that need help boarding the (503) 815-8283 (Cont. on pg. 15) Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 14 recognizes the value of its agriculture, government Program with the assistance though it appears the soil around the groundcovers under the canopy of your but we need to be vigilant in protecting of NICUSA, Inc., which is under con- roots is moist; this occasionally happens tree, as they'll compete with the tree's the land and water so important to our tract to provide services to state agen- with recently-planted trees whose roots roots for moisture and nutrients. Good growers and to each of these counties,” cies. For more information, contact were wrapped in burlap. One way tree care = a good investment: Trees says ODA land use specialist Jim John- Bruce Pokarney at (503) 986-4559. around this is to use a water miser probe, and forests enhance quality of life in son. The census data reflects agriculture Watering Trees during or water probe. These devices work like many ways, providing shade, wildlife in 2012. Certainly the rankings could be a long needle and basically pump water habitat, clean air, wood and other prod- different if the snapshot was taken today. the Summer Months into the ground, and are available at your ucts, raising property values, and provid- But when it comes to some of the major The weather forecast is calling for con- local hardware store or through your ing clean, healthy streams. What's more, agricultural counties in the US– at least tinued high temperatures this summer landscaper or arborist. Using mulch is on hot days, we all rely on the respite we for several commodities– don’t forget around much of the state. Unfortu- an excellent way to care for trees in get from the shade of the trees in our about a few of the counties found in nately, signs of tree stress caused by lack warm weather, as it helps the soil below yards and communities. Therefore, it is a Oregon. of water are already observable in some trees retain moisture and stay cool. really good idea to keep our trees ODA unveils newly Oregon communities. The Oregon De- Mulch can be made of bark, wood chips, healthy and watered. Proper tree care - partment of Forestry suggests a few tips leaves and evergreen needles. Apply including deep watering of trees during redesigned website for keeping your trees healthy during mulch within the drip line, at a depth of hot summer and warm fall months - pays The Oregon Department of Agriculture times of heat stress. Symptoms of four inches, leaving a six-inch space big dividends in the long run. has announced the launching of its new drought: One of the first signs that a between the mulch and tree trunk. Mulch and improved website, providing visitors deciduous tree (i.e., a tree that loses its will also help discourage weeds. Lastly, a more user-friendly experience. Months leaves in the winter) needs water is that don't plant annual flowers or other in the making, the redesigned website is its leaves begin to look dull, and some- streamlined to make navigation easier times, limp. More advanced symptoms and is now mobile-friendly for those of needing water are browning of leaves, using smartphones and tablets. The web wilting, and curling at the edges. Leaves Oregon Coast Hospitals address to ODA’s site remains the same: may also develop a scorched or burned
1970s) and then tested how well the pre- Lakeside—915 N Lake Rd (541) 271-4884, Gold Beach Senior Ctr. dictions performed against actual popu- (541) 759-3819 Tues., Thurs., Fri., noon. (541) 247-7506 lation trends over the ensuing 30 years. The scientists keyed in on several vari- Lincoln City—Meals are served Lincoln Co. Meals on Wheels Tillamook—Senior Mealsite ables, including possible changes during at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays Meals delivered to elderly & dis- 316 Stillwell Ave the wettest month in each region, the and Fridays in the meeting room at Tillamook, OR 97141 abled each Mon., Wed., Fri. breeding season of different species, and the Community Center. (503) 842-9660 the driest month by area. Their model Newport 541-574-0669 found that models including precipita- Myrtle Point—1441 Doborout St. Waldport—Seashore Family Liter- tion were most successful at predicting Seaside Meals-on-Wheels (541) 572-3151, Hot meals Mon., acy 541-563-7326, 265 N. Bay bird population trends. “For some spe- 1225 Avenue A Wed., & Fri., 11:30 a.m. Street, Saturday ● 9:30 – 10:30 cies, the model can predict about 80 per- Seaside, OR 97138 cent of variation,” Betts said, “and for Nehalem—Senior Mealsite (503) 738-7393 Warrenton—Senior Meal Site some species, it’s just a flip of the coin. 36050 10th St Serves hot lunch on Monday and But the strongest message is that precipi- Nehalem, OR 97131 Toledo 541-336-2450 tation is an important factor and we Thursday every week from 11 AM to Phone:(503) 368-3622 1 PM., 170 SW 3rd St, Warrenton, Waldport 541-563-8796 should pay more attention to the impli- OR, (503) 861-3502 Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 17 grosbeak is similarly affected the authors mental importance considering predic- 2014 Oregon Hospital Community Re- sourced as possible. Enjoy libations say. On the other hand, the California tions were successful even in new loca- port, detailing utilization and financial from local wineries, breweries, and towhee shows a negative association tions.” The next phase of the research is trends for the state's acute care hospitals. merchants. Rub shoulders with others with December precipitation, appears to to use the model to determine if there are Now in its fifth year, the report provides who care about salmon habitat. Bid be drought-tolerant – and its populations patterns in the sorts of species affected – a transparent look at the operations of for goods and services at the silent remain stable. “We cannot say for cer- for instance, birds that are migratory or one of our state's most valuable assets, auction. It will be a night to remem- tain that a change in December precipi- non-migratory, or short- or long-lived. our community hospitals. "This report ber. The Siuslaw Watershed council has tation caused declines in evening gros- They also hope to test additional vari- from Apprise illustrates the unique chal- worked successfully for the past 17 beaks or rufous hummingbirds,” said ables, including land use changes, wild- lenges our hospitals face as health care years to restore salmon habitat, im- Javier Gutiérrez Illán, a former postdoc- fire impacts, competition between spe- transformation and the Affordable Care prove watershed health, generate eco- toral researcher at Oregon State and lead cies and other factors. “In general, our Act begin to take shape," said Andy Van nomic opportunities in our communi- author on the study. “Our model shows, study suggests that if climate change Pelt, chief operating officer of OAHHS. ties, and educate youth and adults on however, a strong association between results in winters with less precipitation, "As we continue to understand the im- watershed topics. Funds raised from the birds’ decline and precipitation we likely will see a spring drying ef- pacts of health care transformation, our this event will be used to develop more education, monitoring, and res- changes and the fact that this variable fect,” Betts said. “This means that popu- state's hospitals are seeing increasing toration projects directly benefiting the pointed to actual past changes in popula- lations of drought-tolerant species will financial pressures and a dramatically Siuslaw Watershed and Coastal Lakes. tions gives it validity.” “The study expand and birds that rely heavily on shifting patient mix. Simultaneously, Further details may be found on flyers shows that models can predict the direc- moisture should decline.” they are radically changing the way they soon to be posted throughout the area tion and magnitude of population do business. It is still too early to see and at the watershed Council's web- changes,” he added. “This is of funda- what the long-term impacts of transfor- site. Dinner tickets $40 at the door or Health mation will be on providers." The data through the website www.siuslaw.org. Community Colleges show that in 2013, Medicare paid only 9/19 - Free Clamming Clinic with local Walk With Ease program 78 cents for each dollar hospitals spent expert Bill Lackner. Clinic begins with caring for Medicare patients; and Medi- a 3:30PM lecture on clam digging at Clatsop Community College comes to Bandon caid paid, on average, only 67 cents for Driftwood Public Library followed by 1651 Lexington Ave. The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With each dollar hospitals spent caring for a field trip to Siletz Bay to dig for Ease program is being offered in Ban- Medicaid patients. More than 60% of clams. FMI visit our Crabbing and Astoria, OR 97103 don, and running through Oct 3. Walk services provided in our state's hospitals Clamming Clinics webpage or call Bill (503) 338-2411 With Ease is a structured walking pro- are for Medicare and Medicaid patients. at 541-265-5847! http://www.clatsopcc.edu/ gram designed to help people living with The overall operating margin for the 9/20 - Cascadia Opera Concert at the arthritis better manage their pain and is Oregon's hospitals was 3.6% in 2013. Lincoln City Cultural Center. 7:00PM. also ideal for people without arthritis This is the lowest the state's average FMI 541-994-9994. Lane Community College who want to make walking a daily habit. operating margin has been since 2008. 9/20 - 62nd Annual YMCA Dinner & Florence Center Walk With Ease offers support, informa- Despite these financial challenges, hos- Auction, Tillamook County Fair- 3149 Oak Street tion and tools to help participants de- pitals provided inpatient care to approxi- grounds, 4603 Third Street. Come and velop successful exercise routines. Dur- mately 336,000 patients. Additionally, enjoy a wonderful evening of dinning Florence, OR 97439 ing the 6-week program, participants the report shows: * More than 9.9 mil- and bidding on auction items. The (541) 463-4800 or 997-8444 will learn proper stretching and pain lion patients received outpatient care at Tillamook County Family YMCA will http://www.lanecc.edu/ management techniques, as well as build acute care hospitals. * Nearly 44,000 be hosting their 62nd annual event at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. stamina and walking pace. The program babies were delivered at Oregon's hospi- can even be modified to meet the needs tals. * More than 1.2 million patients The evening will begin at 4:00 pm and Oregon Coast of individual participants so that each received care in hospital emergency de- tickets are $40 for a single and $70 for Community College person can develop an exercise routine partments. * The top five reasons for a pair. You may purchase your tickets that fits his or her unique goals. If you hospital inpatient stays included births, in advance at the YMCA or at the 400 SE College Way, door of the event. Dinner will be ca- can be on your feet for 10 minutes with- knee joint replacements, septicemia tered by Pacific Restaurant. For more Newport, OR 97366 out increased pain, you will most likely (blood infection), mental health issues, details please call 503-842-9622. (541)265-2283 have success with Walk With Ease. The and digestive disorders. The report de- 9/20 & 9/21 - Special Glass Art Drop class meets Mondays, Wednesdays and tails Oregon's 58 community hospitals, http://www.occc.cc.or.us/ of 50 sand dollars or crabs along the Fridays at St. John’s Episcopal Church, located in 36 counties. They represent a 7.5 miles of Lincoln City beaches, 798 Franklin Ave in Bandon from 10 to mix of general (also called acute care), Southwestern Oregon weather and ocean conditions permit- 11 am. To register, contact Nancy at 541 pediatric, long-term acute care, and be- ting. FMI 800-452-2151, 541-996-1274, Community College -297-6983 or for more information, call havioral health. In 2013, Oregon had visit our website. 1988 Newmark Avenue, OSU Extension at 541-572-5263 ext more than 6,500 staffed hospitals beds. 9/20 - Florence Dance Festival, Coos Bay, OR 97420 292. Before starting any exercise pro- The state has 44 designated trauma cen- 10:00am - 9:00pm, Florence Events gram, always check with your physician. ters with two being designated as Level (541) 888.2525 1.800.962.2838 Center. Come "Dance to the Music" at 2014 Hospital I. More than half of all Oregon hospitals Florence Dance Festival. Whether it's http://www.socc.edu/ Community Report (52 percent) are in rural areas, with the swinging to a fancy fox trot, or sway- remaining facilities located in urban ing a sexy hula, there's something for parts of the state. Oregon has 25 critical Tillamook Bay Highlights Financial & every dancer at the upcoming Flor- Utilization Trends within access hospitals, which have a federal ence Dance Festival on Saturday, Sep- Community College designation allowing them to receive tember 20. The festival will feature 4301 3rd St, Oregon's Community 101 percent of Medicare cost reimburse- daytime workshops and an evening Hospitals ment. To read the entire report, visit performance at 7 p.m. Dance styles to Tillamook, OR 97141 be featured throughout the day in- Apprise Health Insights, a data subsidi- www.apprisehealthinsights.com/2014- (503) 842-8222 clude clogging, hula, ballroom, swing, ary of the Oregon Association of Hospi- report. (Cont. on pg. 19) www.tbcc.cc.or.us/ tals and Health Systems, has released its Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 18 Take Geology on the Coquille Anderson Coos Bay. 10K, 2 mile walk fees and dinner. Crestview Golf Club, on hilly, out-and-back road finishing on Crestline Drive, Waldport. Nutrition Site: 105 Birch in the Trail with Mobile Maps Pre's historic Marshfield High School Fall Labyrinth Walk at the Lin- Community Building (541) 396-5341 9/22 - New mobile maps put the geology of Track. Shirts, trophies. For more infor- coln City Cultural Center. 4:00-7:00pm, Oregon's volcanic peaks into the hands Senior Activity Center: 265 E. mation call Bob Huggins 541-269-1103. FMI 541-994-9994. of hikers. The Oregon Department of First St (541) 396-5208 9/20 - Orchid Day- Shore Acres State 9/23 - Music on the Bay- Duffy Bishop Geology and Mineral Industries Florence Park, 11am – 4pm, Shore Acres State Band, 7pm – 9pm, Mingus Park, Coos (DOGAMI) is offering its geologic 1570 Kingwood St, (541) 997-8844 Park, Charleston. Orchids "Gems of the Bay. Duffy Bishop Band performs in rain Forest." Garden House will be this free concert in the park. Every guide and recreation map series as mo- http://florenceseniorcenter.org/ bile maps through the PDF Maps app for open, displays by the pacific Orchid Tuesday evening in September! Danc- Apple and Android. The series, available Gold Beach Society. Cookie's, coffee and punch. ing in designated area, food & bever- for Mount Hood, Crater Lake, and Three 29841 Airport Way (541) 247-7506 this event is free, plus please note there ages available. B.Y.O picnic, this is a Sisters, offers trailside geology along Lakeside is a $5 parking fee. For more informa- non-smoking event. Free shuttles. tion call 541-888-2472. YACHATS LUNCH BUNCH with must-have details like distance, 915 N. Lake (541) 759-3819 9/25 - elevation and amenities. "Hiking is an 9/21 - Music in the Park, Family ori- Ages 55 and up. Held the last Thursday amazing way to experience Oregon's Lincoln City ented day in the park with live music of each month. (Will not meet Decem- geology," says Daniel E. Coe, the maps' 2950 NE Oar Place, 541-994-2722 by local greats, Depoe Bay City Park, ber 26.) Doors open for Socializing at cartographer. "With mobile maps, you Myrtle Point Free. 11:30 pm. Lunch served Noon to 1:00 can capture that experience, from ex- 1441 Doborout St. (541) 572-3151 9/21 - Luau Golf Tournament, Wald- pm. FMI: (541) 547-4654. Yachats Com- actly where you took that lava flow port, fundraiser for new Digital Sign. mons, Hwy 101 and W 5th St. Newport Celebration of Honor photo to marking the best viewpoints." Starts at 2 p.m., nine-holes, four-person 9/25 - 9/28 - 20 S.E. 2nd St., Newport, OR 97365, scramble. $45 per golfer inclues green Red, White & Blue Glass Float Drop 50 The mobile maps get a boost with fea- (541) 265-9617 tures like tracking location on the map, http://www.thecityofnewport.net/dept/ measuring distance, adding geotagged par/sc/default.asp photos, and dropping placemarks at Oregon Coast Senior Activity Centers points of interest. Maps are also North Bend downloaded to the mobile device, mak- 1470 Airport Lane (541) 756-7622 Astoria Newport ing multiple maps easy to access. The Pacific City 1111 Exchange St, Astoria, OR Senior Activity Center (541) 265- map series features new-generation Kiwanda Senior Community Center 97103, (503) 325-3231 9617, 20 S.E. 2nd Street ● Newport maps created with lidar technology for 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr Monday – Friday ● 9:00 – 4:00 the ultimate in outdoor exploration. The Pacific City, OR 97135 Bandon Mount Hood and Three Sisters maps (503) 965-7900 W. 11th St (next to the Barn in City North Bend include distances and elevations for 70- Park) (541) 347-3181 Open Mon, - 1470 Airport Lane (541) 756-7622 plus trails, including the Pacific Crest Port Orford Fri. 10 am – 4 pm. Open Mon. -Fri. from 9 am – 1 pm. National Scenic Trail. The Crater Lake 1536 Jackson St. (541) 332-5771 map shows distances and elevations for Powers all park trails, including the Pacific Crest 120 Fir (541) 439-3861 Brookings Pacific City National Scenic Trail. Maps also include Reedsport 550 Chetco Lane (541) 469-6822 Kiwanda Senior Community Center features like highways, service roads, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific Lower Umpqua Senior Ctr Coos Bay City, OR 97135, (503) 965-7900 wilderness areas, and recreation spots. 460 Winchester Ave, To get the maps, download the free PDF 889 S. 4th St. Coos Bay Reedsport, OR 97467 (541) 269-2626 Open weekdays Port Orford Maps app from Apple or Android app (541) 271-4884 stores, then search the in-app Map Store from 10 am – 1 pm 1536 Jackson St (541) 332-5771 for DOGAMI. Two map sides are avail- Seaside able for each destination; each side is 99 Chisholm Bob Comm/ Senior Ctr Coquille Powers cents. The series is also available as a 1225 Avenue A, 265 E. First St (541) 396-5208 120 Fir (541) 439-3861, Open double-sided folding map on water- Seaside, OR 97138-7592 Open Mon.-Fri. from 1-4 pm. Mon., Wed., Fri. from 11am—2 pm. resistant paper for $6 from the Nature of (503) 738-7393 the Northwest Information Center, Tillamook Gold Beach Reedsport (Lower Umpqua) www.naturenw.org. Senior Citizens Drop In Center (541) 247-7506 - Lunch served from 460 Winchester Ave (541) 271- 316 Stillwell Ave, 11:30am until 1 pm Monday thru 4884 Open Mon. – Fri. from 8:30 Tillamook, OR 97141, Friday. am—3:30 pm. (503) 842-4511 Activity Centers Waldport Lakeside Seaside South Lincoln Comm & Senior 915 N. Lake (541) 759-3819 Chisholm Bob Comm/ Senior Ctr Astoria 265 NW Hemlock St, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, OR 97138 1111 Exchange St, Astoria, OR Waldport, OR 97394 Lincoln City -7592, (503) 738-7393 97103, (503) 325-3231 (541) 563-3042 2950 NE Oar Place, (541) 994-2722 Bandon Mon.-Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Tillamook Senior Citizens Drop In Center W. 11th St (next to the Barn in City September Activities 316 Stillwell Ave, Tillamook, OR Park) *347-3181. Myrtle Point (cont. from pg. 19) 1441 Doborout St. (541) 572-3151 97141, (503) 842-4511 Brookings Open Mon.—Fri. at 11 am 550 Chetco Lane, (541) 469-6822 call the Sough at 541-888-5558. Waldport Coos Bay 9/20 - 35th Annual Prefontaine Me- 265 Alsea Highway (541) 563-8796 886 S. 4th St,Coos Bay morial Run, 10am – 11am, 4th and Mon – Wed – Fri ● 8 – 1, Fri. 8 – 8 Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 19 red, white & blue glass floats will be dancing. learn a Serbia kolo, a Mace- 10/2 - Taste of Home Cooking School and line dance. For more information hidden along the 7.5 miles of Lincoln donian oro, and an Israeli hora! No Show, 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Florence contact Pat Wheeler at 541-997-2479. City beaches as part of the Celebration partners needed. Dances are active; Events Center. 9/20 - Coos Sand 'n Sea Quilt Show, of Honor, weather and ocean condi- dress comfortably and wear soft-soloed 10/3 - 2014 Oregon Coast Jazz Party, Sat, September 20, 9am – Sun, Sep- tions permitting. FMI 800-452-2151, 541- shoes. Admission is $4. For more infor- Oregon Coast Council for the Arts, Shilo tember 21, 5pm, Boys & Girls Club of 996-1274. mation and directions to Greenacres Inn Suites Hotel, Newport. http:// SW Oregon, Coos Bay. Admission is 9/26 - Florence Festival of Books Key- Grange, call Stacy at 541-756-4701. www.coastarts.org/event-types/oregon- $5.00 and children under 12 are free. note Speaker - Teresa Rhyne, 7:00pm - 9/27 & 9/28 - Special Glass Art Drop of coast-jazz-party/ Oregon Coast Council For information about this show please 8:30pm, Florence Events Center. The 50 sand dollars or crabs along the 7.5 for the Arts celebrates 11 years with the call 541-297-2251. Florence Festival of Books, which opens miles of Lincoln City beaches, weather Oregon Coast Jazz Party at the New- 9/20 & 9/21 - Bay Area Fun Festival, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, and ocean conditions permitting. FMI port Performing Arts Center and at the 9am – 6pm, Downtown Coos Bay. has added aspecial event on Friday, 800-452-2151, 541-996-1274. Shilo Inn Suites Hotel. See website for Various locations. A festival of fun for September 26. Best-selling author 9/27 - Waldport's Cruzin' for Crab! 10 further information. Performing Arts families! Live entertainment, the fa- Teresa Rhyne will appear in the theater a.m. to 4 p.m., old school grounds on Center, 777 W. Olive 541.265.2787. mous Cruz the Coos, the Prefontaine at 7 p.m. Teresa will have a meet and Hwy. 34. 10/4 - 10th Annual Octoberfish Fund- Memorial Run, parade and so much greet and book signing open to the 9/27 - Stand Up! For the Bay, 9:00am raiser, 10am – 6pm, Charleston Marina more! Variety of vendors, arts and public at 6 p.m. in the lobby. Tickets for – 2:30pm, Coos Bay Boardwalk. Stand Complex, Kingfisher Drive, Charleston. crafts and lots of different kinds of the event are $5 in advance and $7 at up paddle, canoe, or kayak, in the bay Join us for a community festival of mu- food. Beer and wine garden. For the door. Proceeds from theticket sales along a route that is designed for ease sic, food, fun and more. 541-260-1499. more information call 541-269-0215. will be divided between the Florence of travel, with consideration of tide and 10/4 - Bandon Feeds the Hungry Vari- 9/20 - Annual Salmon Bake in Depoe Area Humane Society and Florence wind direction. Stand UP! For the Bay ety Show, Sprague Theater, City Park, Bay, 10:00am to 5:00pm, Depoe Bay Relay for Life. is a community paddle event, and cele- Bandon, 7pm. The 5 food assistance Chamber of Commerce, Depoe Bay 9/26 & 9/27 - TAPA presents "True bration of national estuaries day. Par- programs in Bandon (Bandon Senior City Park adjacent to the Harbor. West", Barn Community Playhouse, ticipants will launch from the northern Nutrition, Coastal Harvest, Everyone at http://www.depoebaychamber.org corner of 12th & Ivy, Tillamook. This public dock, and from the Eastside boat the Table(EAT), Good Neighbors Food For the 59th consecutive year, Depoe dynamic, darkly funny play by iconic launch. After the paddle route is com- Bank & Restoration Worship Center Bay, Oregon will host the annual In- actor-writer Sam Shepard is a tale of plete, a luau and informational fair will Food Pantry) are joining together for dian-Style Salmon Bake on Saturday, brotherly love and competition, Holly- be held on the boardwalk complete their annual "Bandon Feeds the Hun- September 20, from 10 am to 5 pm. wood producers and stolen toasters. For with children's learning activities. Food gry Variety Show". Silent auction, The Salmon Bake is the Oregon coast’s tickets please call Diamond Art Jewelers will be provided by local vendors. A snack bar and 50/50 raffle. To be a signature salmon celebration. For 503-842-7940. paddle board jousting event will follow performer for our show or to donate for more information about the Indian 9/26 - Mahaffy Ranch U-Pick Pump- the community paddle as well as live the silent auction, please call Amy Moss Style Salmon Bake please contact Nick kin Patch, Sep 26 – Oct 31, 2014, 10362 music. For more information and or to Strong, 541-290-9989 or Deborah Ross, Bruyer (541-270-3944 or njbru- Hwy 241 Hahaffy Ranch, east of Coos register go to http://coosbay. 541-435-7080 ext. 398. For Additional [email protected]) or the Depoe Bay Bay. Family Friendly U-pick, Tactor- surfrider.org Information: Amy Moss Strong, 541-290 Chamber of Commerce (541-765-2889 pulled hay rides, photo ops, Three 9/27 - Myrtle Point Harvest Festival. -9989 or Deborah Ross, 541-435-7080 or toll free 877-485-8348, Horned Jacob Sheep, scarecrows, corn 25th Annual Car Show. 5K and Youth ext. 398. [email protected]). cannon, all new corn maze and more! Run, crafts and food vendors, Farmer's 10/4 - Oktoberfest, 8:00am - 8:00pm, 9/20 - 29th Annual Cruz the Coos School Field Trips by appointment! Market, Firemen's Steak Feed. (541) Florence Events Center 715 Quince St. Show 'n Shine and Cruise, 8am – 8pm, Ryan & Shawna Mahaffy welcome you 572-5200. 10/4 - Fall Kite Festival at D-River State Downtown Coos Bay. More than 400 to make it a day in the country, and 9/27 - SOLVe Great Oregon Beach & Wayside. FMI 541-996-1274, 800-452- classic cars can be seen at this fun filled believe us: the kids will LOVE it! Picnic Riverside Cleanup, 10am – 1pm, various 2151. event. Show 'n' Shine at Shore Acres area, restrooms, parking lot. Follow the beach locations. Join Solve volunteers South Coast Singles State Park in Charleston, from 8:00am signs from Bunker Hill Hwy 101 ex- at over 40 beach sites to clear the Ore- - 3:00pm. Cruz in downtown Coos The South Coast Senior Singles holds change to Allegany, 13 miles up the gon Coast of debris. For more informa- Bay starts at 6:00pm. This event is one monthly luncheons. For more informa- Coos River. Open to the public. Mon- tion call 503-844-9571. of the most popular events of the Bay tion call (541) 267-7357. Potlucks are Thurs. 12:00-5:00pm and Fri.- Sun 9/27 - Dahlia Day- Shore Acres State Area Fun Festival. Please note that also held monthly at the CB Fire Hall. 10:am-6:00pm For more information Park, 11am – 4pm, Shore Acres State this event is only one day. Bowling is each Thursday at 9:15 a.m. at 541-269-3900. Park, Charleston. Garden House will 9/20 & 9/21 - Annual Quilt Show, At 9/26 - International Folk Dancing, be open with displays and refreshments. North Bend Lanes. For more informa- the Event Center on the Beach in Gold 7pm – 10pm, Green Acres Grange, Southern Oregon Dahlia Society Dis- tion on bowling call (541) 267-3443. Beach, Gold Beach quilters guild An- South of Coos Bay, Hwy. 42. Fun for play. Event is free but there is a $5 Senior Computer Club nual Quilt Show. people of all ages! Join the South Coast parking fee at Shore Acres State Park. Bay Area Seniors Computer Club, 9/20 - Big Canoe Trip- South Slough Folk Society every 4th Friday (Sept- For more information call 541-888-2472. BASCC, was created in 2000 as a non- Estuary, 9am – 2pm, South Slough May). Part of the evening will include 9/29 - In Concert: A Moving Sound profit organization meeting twice a Estuary, Charleston. Paddlers 5 years teaching and the rest will be request (from Taiwan) at the Lincoln City Cul- month to help seniors in our area to bet- and older, explore South Slough on a tural Center. 7:00pm, FMI 541-994- ter understand & enjoy using computers. trail that flows with the tide. Canoe, 9994. See their Web site at www.BASCC.info. PFDs and paddles provided. Partici- 10/1 - Coos Bay Library Monthly Read- For further questions or information call pants will be expected to paddle for 2 ers Book Group, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Mary at (541) 756-5695. hours, be able to rise from a seated Coos Bay Public Library Cedar Room. position on the floor to a standing posi- Meets the first Wednesday of each Myrtle Point Farmers' tion, be able to lift 50 pounds and hike month. WEST OF HERE by Jonathan Market up to 1 mile on uneven terrain. Feet Evison [Title Wave]. If you would like Even though this newest farmers market and legs may get wet and muddy at to be part of this group or want more is still small, it is keeping the farmer in launch points. dress for wind and rain information call the library at 541-269- farmers market by offering eggs, variety in synthetic layers [Min-4 participants/ Max-6] (free) For more information 1101. of animals, plants for the yard and (cont. on pg. 18) house, and of course - produce. There is Pacific Coast Living September 2014, page 20 also a small variety of jewelry and other how happy they are to have a farmers market has such great potential; please accepts the farm direct checks and fruit crafts available. There are even feeder market in town, but there needs to be support the local farmers and artisans by & veggie vouchers. The regular ven- insects on occasion. Customers tell us more vendors and more customers. This becoming a vendor or a customer. Mar- dors: eggs, animals, crafts, jewelry, and ket is Thursdays, 10 am to 4 pm, at the plants are also selling produce. Among OSU Extension Service parking lot on the new vendors are a bread maker, the grass. The address is 631 Alder someone who does hydroponics, and Street . There is plenty of parking for someone who has Icelandic sheep vendors and customers alike. The mar- fleeces and products. One of the ven- ket now has attractive signs that are on dors gives survival skill demonstrations, Highway 42 and around Myrtle Point to such as turning a piece of glass into an lead customers to the market. There is arrowhead. There is even a local author, also a colorful banner with the market Shipwrecks of Coos County. The farm- name at the entrance to the parking lot. ers market bright yellow signs with big The Master Gardeners have a session on FARMERS MARKET lettering set out site from 9-12 for people to find out along Highway 42 in both directions about their plants. Check into the OSU from the light, two big OPEN flags, and Extension Service office for lots of help- a sign at the entrance to Mill Street lead ful information and classes about many the customers to the market. The change subjects. Along with the Coquille Val- from Thursdays on the lawn in front of ley Farmers Market, this second market the Coquille community building to Sat- is a good addition for the area vendors urdays on Mill Street/Highway 42 has and customers that are too far away from been a good move. The vendors pull the Coos Bay or Bandon markets. The right up to their sites, unload, and then market is always looking for vendors, move to the parking area. The custom- please contact: Elissa Wells at 541-572- ers can park either along Mill Street or 5263, extension 293 between the hours in the parking area. The market is al- of 8-5, Monday through Friday. ways looking for vendors, please con- Coquille Valley Farmers' tact: Coquille Valley Sentinel staff at 541-396-3191 between the hours of 9-5, Market Monday through Friday. REMEMBER: A variety of produce is now dominating NEW DAY – SATURDAY, TIME - 10 the market, there are even vendors who AM TO 4 pm, NEW SITE – MILL just sell produce, and we really look like STREET AND HIGHWAY 42. a farmers market. There is a vendor who
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