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northcoastcitizen.com June 8, 2017 Volume 22, No. 12

NKN High tosses tassels skyward

Photo by Brian Cameron

Samantha Noregaard is heading
off to college in the fall and will
be doing so with the financial as-
sistance of the Ford Family Foun-
dation Scholarship that is only of-
fered to 120 students every year.

NKN grad gets

prestigious Ford

Photos by Brian Cameron Scholarship

The NKN Class of 2017 held their graduation ceremony to celebrate the seniors heading out into the word of work, educa- By Brian Cameron
tion and life after high school.
[email protected]
Class of 2017 graduates amidst
‘Pomp and Circumstance’ Getting ready to gear up for
standing room only as family who presented NKN teacher ing everything familiar to a moving away to college NKN
By Brian Cameron took their seats and onlookers Becky Smith with a signed future all their own. Senior Samantha Noregaard has
got to the sides as the ceremo- card of gratitude from the been chosen as this year’s recipi-
[email protected] ny unfolded. Starting off the entire class as she prepares to NKN Principal Dr. Heidi ent of the Ford Family Foundation
ceremony NKN Senior class go into retirement, hoots and Buckmaster then took the po- Scholarship.
On the morning of June 3 president Greg Elligson got appreciative hollers ensued. dium to give words of wisdom “I applied for it a while ago and
the Neah-Kah-Nie class up to present some awards to and recollection to the gradu- then got distracted by other gradu-
of 2017 congregated in the deserving staff in the form of Afterward a speech present- ating class, followed by an
lower gym of the NKN High a brand new computer as well ed by Senior class Valedicto- uplifting speech by outgoing n See Noregaard, Page A3
School to commence with as eight-dozen new gym tow- rian Samantha Noregaard hit teacher Becky Smith.
their graduation ceremony. els. Standing beside Elligson the heartstrings of everyone in
A packed-full gymnasium was Senior Tyler Kirkpatrick the audience as she conveyed A video prepared by the
marked the event and it was the collective feeling of leav-
n See Graduation, Page A7

NORTH COUNTY Crab Derby brings crustacean craze
NEWS ONLINE
By Brian Cameron File Photo
Including E-Edition
[email protected] NKN District
northcoastcitizen.com
For the past 13 years votes to rescind
Like us on Facebook the Jetty Fishery and
Kelly’s Brighton Marina have Pay to Play
facebook.com - joined forces to offer visitors
northcoastcitizen a completely unique Oregon By Brian Cameron
Coast experience, more
7 29467 70001 8 succinctly a derby of crazy [email protected]
crustaceans, the annual Crab
Derby. In what was a unanimous de-
“We started this thing to cision by the Neah-Kah-Nie
showcase how lucky we were Photo by Brian Cameron School District board the powers that
to be here on Nehalem Bay,” be have decided to dispense with
said Jetty Fishery owner Travis Kent gets ready to toss their crab pot into the swift and the Pay-to-Play participation fee
Shirley Laviolette. “And also salty waters of Nehalem Bay at the Jetty Fishery. Joined by his that currently is in place within the
to showcase the great friends wife and two kids they were keen on participating in this year’s school district’s athletics program.
and people we’ve met along Derby.
the way.” Pay-to-Play was first instituted
Complete with a litany
of prizes like freshly baked was $1,000 and $500 for the
cakes, cash, t-shirts, food and runner up in the derby.
even a raffle for an entire The event features 26 n See Derby, Page A2 n See Pay to Play, Page A3
aluminum boat all were of-
fered to the competitors in
the derby. The grand prize

Planning Commission hears developer’s proposal in Manzanita

By Brian Cameron people here who don’t
share or want our vision
[email protected] for the property but we
want to build something,
On June 5 at 4 p.m. and not just literally, but
the Pine Grove Com- with the community as
munity Center in Man- well.”
zanita was proverbially
inundated with curious The issue doesn’t just
and concerned citizens revolve around the hous-
of the community all ing development but the
there to witness the added detail of the con-
City Planning Com- tinued operation of the
mission consider the Manzanita Golf Course,
proposal from Encore which is currently on its
Investments regarding way to closing this fall
their plan to build over regardless of what hap-
300 additional homes pens to the area. Tradi-
close to downtown tionally the golf course
Manzanita. has been owned and oper-
Tensions and tem- ated by Steve Erickson
peratures inside the who had in recent years
community center were been forced to operate
high and the event at a loss due to a decline
proved so popular to in popularity with golf
locals that a Manza- nationwide. In 2016 the
nita police officer was course only tallied 17,000
posted at the entrance Photo by Brian Cameron games of golf, a stark
in order to turn people shortage compared to the
away after the room hit The proposed area for the housing development is where the second nine average 40,000 the sport
its maximum capacity. holes of the Manzanita Golf Course was scheduled to be constructed, north- has been used to up until
west of Necarney Road and Classic Street. recently. Erickson is not
intending to continue
Everyone was there to to Encore Investments small single-occupancy the aim wasn’t to create a operating the golf course
see what exactly it was after this summer and a
spokesman Rick Hinkes dwellings to large cliff gated or private commu- fall closure is planned, a
that Encore Investments as he laid out in detail side houses with quint- nity inside Manzanita. contentious issues with
wanted to do and how it the types of homes they essential views of the “We are trying to ask avid users of the course
may affect the beachside want to build in the now- Oregon Coast, the goal questions of the com-
community in North Til- vacant area that was once according to Hinkes is munity and the Plan- n See Develop, Page A2
lamook County. planned for the back nine to create a true “village ning Commission here
The Planning Commis- of the Manzanita Golf
sion listened primarily feel,” though he was tonight,” Hinkes said.
Course. Everything from quick to point out that “We know that there are

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n Derby thing to bring kids of all as well as Mason Marsen- Photos by Brian Cameron
ages to and hey, who can gill got $100 and also won
Continued from Page A1 argue with fresh caught the big boat raffle as well. (Left) Freshly cooked crab, clams and oysters were offered to guests and as the day
crab that are fitted with a crab anyway?” Jetty Fishery employee progressed the job of cooking and prepping the crab grew more and more. (Right)
special tag with a number Josh Robello won the title “King of The Dock” Josh Rebello poses with Rockaway Lions member Terry Bowman
on them, each number Kent and his wife Jen of “King of The Dock” as the event just begins to heat up just north of Rockaway Beach. (Above) The event
correlates to a certain Strohmaier with their two with his homemade cake began on Saturday and went until the evening of Sunday, June 3 and 4 and was held at
prize, the crustaceans are kids, Carter and Ryleigh, at the cake auction. The both Kelly’s Brighton Marina and Jetty Fishery.
then thrown back into the took up their spot on the derby had approximately
salty waters and if you’re Jetty Fishery dock to try $1,700 in unclaimed
the lucky one to pull the their hands at possibly prizes and all the remain-
specific Dungeness up in getting crab without the ing proceeds and prizes
your pot then you win the hassle of a boat. Other went toward the Rocka-
prize for that critter. groups were also set up on way Beach Lions Club
the dock as well making and The Wildlife Center
As it turns out no one for a moderately crowded of the North Coast, each
was lucky enough to pull but enjoyable time for all. receiving a generous
the first two crab up, contribution of $3,500 in
which would fetch the The event went into charitable proceeds.
grand prize or runner up the evening and at the
position, but nearly every adjacent venue of Kelly’s “It was a nice time,”
other prize was won and Brighton Marina guests said Laviolette. “So nice
the boat was raffled off were treated to live music that I was too busy to
to one lucky contestant as and even more crab. event get a chance to
well. Overall no one caught the watch the events.”
grand prize or the run-
Families came in over ner up but Jake Thiemens
the course of the two days took home the $200 prize
worth of crab related ac-
tivities, having chances to
not only have a great time
on a nice weekend but
also a shot at winning the
$1,000 prize, and if you
didn’t you at least had
some delicious Dungeness
to crack open at the end.

The Crab Derby joins
together with The Wildlife
Center of the North Coast
as well as the Rockaway
Lions Club, along with of-
ficial Budweiser sponsor-
ship, the event has turned
more popular every year
with more and more folks
showing up to try and
catch the elusive crusta-
ceans along the bottom of
the bay.

“We love it out here,”
said Tillamook resident
Travis Kent. “It’s a great

n Develop in Encore Investment’s mercial areas, roads and of them are planned to the plan such as issues like closure during construction.
presentation, Jim Dawson pathways. be offered as vacation- road width, bike paths, “I get the impression
Continued from Page A1 of Dawson Associates rental style homes as well, effects to Laneda Avenue
in the community as well as took the microphone and “It’s possible we can combined with the full- businesses, vehicle traffic just from the look and feel
organizations like the Eu- showed everyone slides of open some proverbial time occupancy houses the and parking, and Hinkes of it that this is a country-
gene Schmuck Foundation what the specific changes windows,” said Dawson. community, according to was quick to assure the club community intended
and the Mudd Nick Foun- to the property would entail “Everything is in the pre- Dawson, would generate a room that this was just a to support the golf course,”
dation who use the course including some topo- liminary stages at this point significant amount of tax preliminary plan and part of said Aftyn Garvin of Ne-
as a source and location for graphic changes involving and the property requires revenue. the process is involving the halem. “Maybe the course
fundraising and events. earthmoving and eventual approximately 40 percent community. is important to the com-
landscaping, in addition he reconstruction in order to Hinkes took the podium munity, but is it important
Giving Hinkes a break went through the differ- adhere to the overall plan.” once more to move to the “Bottom line is if we enough for this project to
ent types of houses being next phase of the presenta- were building a small com- go forward?”
considered look like as well Dawson also addressed tion that they hoped would mercial area with no incen-
as potential locations for the idea that the new homes act to alleviate much of tive from local business I’d Manzanita resident
the new club house, com- would add a considerable the unanswered questions be angry too,” Hinkes said. Tom Bender passionately
amount to the Transient regarding the specifics of “what we’re trying to do brought up the issue that
Lodging Tax as a portion here is intended for conve- Manzanita’s zoning ordi-
nience not commotion, that nances are, to him, out of
 is not what we are propos- date and pointed out that
 ing to do.” currently the City’s com-
 prehensive plan doesn’t
 Public commentary acknowledge coastal issues
commences like earthquakes and tsuna-
 mis. Also that this proposal
 To start off the final violates short-term rentals
 section the presentation in that they are asking for
 the Assistant City Man- a rental cap that currently
 ager of Manzanita, Cynthia goes against standard area
Alamillo, then got up to practice.
tell everyone she would be
keeping track of the com- After a great deal of
munity questions so Hinkes public comment Manzanita
would be able to address City Manager Jerry Taylor
each question afterward. got up to suggest that be-
cause a great deal of people
Concerned citizens had had been turned away at
ample time to address the the door, more than 100 ac-
issues that they felt might cording to some, that there
arise from this drastic should be a chance for con-
change in potential housing cerns to be written to the
and population of Man- planning commission and
zanita and its effects on suggested a continuation of
surrounding communities. the meeting at a later time.
City of Wheeler Mayor The Planning Commission
Stevie Burden was quick to voted unanimously to do so
point out Manzanita’s cur- and anyone with additional
rent reliance upon Wheel- concerns will be welcome
er’s public water system, to write in to the Manzanita
a friendly agreement set in Planning Commission or
place in the 1990s that may the City of Manzanita so
require reexamination if a their thoughts can be seen
sudden increase in usage by everyone.
occurs due to the planned
300 additional homes in To finalize Rick Hinkes
Manzanita. once again stood to close
the presentation and once
Other local concerns again assured everyone that
were brought up such as this was merely the prelimi-
topics like the definitions nary stage of the process,
of workforce housing, and an important one to
legal issues that may arise, Encore Investments.
solid waste and its effect on
CARTM, sanitation issues “All I can tell you is that
that currently affect the we will commit whatever
golf course area, infrastruc- it takes to try and solve it,”
ture concerns, the lasting Hinkes said. “To work with
changes to the golf course the city and county to make
and its proposed temporary it happen.”

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File photo n Pay to Play eliminating the Pay-to- were not charged the Pay-
Play program it actually to-Play fee and despite
Manzanita’s Farmers Market is set to open for the season 5 p.m. Friday 5 p.m. Continued from Page A1 served to popularize the the benefits of the added
Pacific City’s will open 10 a.m. Sunday. Tillamook’s will open 9 a.m. June 17. athletics possibilities for revenue the district unani-
Neskowin’s has been ongoing since May 20 and is open 9 a.m. Saturdays. about six years ago and students.” mously chose to rescind
was intended to fill the fi- the fee.
Farmers Markets nancial gap left in relation Recently the school
spring up for Summer to NKN’s athletics pro- district has found that the “The board hopes that
gram. The generated rev- $10,000 in funds the Pay- by eliminating the Pay-
enue from the fees went to-Play fees generate can to-Play it will encourage
into paying the associ- be covered by their gener- more students to par-
ated costs of the sporting al budget and by waiving ticipate in extra-curricular
events which helped the the fees the district hopes athletics,” said NKN
district’s athletics afford it will open more oppor- Superintendent Paul Erle-
to operate and grow. tunities for students to get bach. “The board believes
involved in the school’s participation in athletics
According to the Neah- athletics options. promotes team building,
Kah-Nie School District physical fitness, responsi-
Board Chair Terry Kelly The Pay-to-Play initia- bility and social interac-
it was a program that had tive was first started when tion.”
served its purpose and the budget for the NKN
was actually acting as a district was much tighter Changes to the policy
disservice to students who and it was decided then won’t go into effect until
may want to participate in that the costs associ- August of this year which
athletics. ated with school athletics will time it perfectly for
could be passed onto the fall sports season at Neah-
“The thinking here is families instead of be- Kah-Nie.
that currently the district ing otherwise covered by
is in a good spot,” Kelly the school. The fee was “We are a healthy
said. “We looked at what $75 per sport and had a district,” said Kelly. “I
other districts had done maximum cap of $250 per thought there was no
and it seemed that by household. Students who reason we couldn’t pull
were utilizing the free and back on this and absorb
reduced lunch program the cost.”

By Brian Cameron The Tillamook Farm- the beach. Make a day at n Noregaard definitely very thankful to Noregaard has received,
er’s Market starts June the Pacific City Farmers get it, I know how big of she has been the recipi-
[email protected] 17 and goes until Sept. Market and feel free to Continued from Page A1 an opportunity this is and ent of the Women’s Club
30. Open on Saturdays bring the whole family, I feel incredibly fortunate of Manzanita, AAUW,
Summer around from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. including the dog as the ation things,” Noregaard to be selected as the win- the Elks Seaside Lodge,
Tillamook County More information can be market is pet-friendly said. “When my mom ner.” Daughters of American
means one thing to many found at www.tillamook- so long as leashes are found the letter in the Revolution, Lions Club of
local families, entre- farmersmarket.com. used and the pet is under mail she waited anxiously Noregaard attributes Rockaway Beach, Kiwanis
preneurs, chefs, cooks control. for me to get home and her desire to fill out the Honor society and the
and visitors – farmer’s Manzanita find out the results.” Ford Scholarship applica- John and Alice Dillard
market season. Farmer’s Market As you take in the tion to a staff member at Memorial scholarships,
The influx of on- The biggest new facet beaches at Pacific City, The Ford Family her high school who told and now she can add the
seasonal visitors means to expect with the Man- make sure to stop on in Foundation scholarship her she thought it would Ford Family Foundation
it’s time to get on out zanita Farmer’s Market to the farmer’s market is awarded to as many as be a good fit for her to try to that list.
on the weekend to offer is its new location of for the freshest produce, 120 different individuals and apply for. When she
quality goods, stuffs and operation. The entire meats, and more. The every year. Created by received word from the “I’m really excited
produce. market has been moved market runs from Sunday Kenneth W. Ford the foun- Foundation that she had to head off to college,
Join us as we explore to its new home – further to Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. dation was made to assist been selected it was cause nervous, but excited,”
the four main markets up Laneda Avenue near to 2 p.m. every Sunday. students who would find for family celebration. said Noregaard. “I think
that make the season the Fifth Street intersec- It’s held at the Library it impossible or difficult education is so impor-
bountiful throughout Til- tion in the County Park- Grounds at the corner of to obtain a college degree This fall Noregaard tant especially in today’s
lamook County. ing Lot just off the main Camp Street and Brooten without financial assis- plans on heading to Or- world, and I hope that this
strip. Road. tance. The foundation egon State University with scholarship and my efforts
Tillamook Farmers This year, with the considers applicants all a focus on biological sci- here at Neah-Kah-Nie will
Market market anticipating its More information over Oregon and Siskiyou ence but prior to knowing help in understanding the
opening night Friday, on bands, vendors and County, California and if she had been selected world a lot more through
The main market in expect more of the great more can be found on offers to cover 90 percent for the Ford Family Foun- education.”
Tillamook County is types of vendors that the Pacific City Farmer’s of a student’s costs that dation scholarship she had
readying for another have previously joined Market Facebook page. aren’t otherwise covered spent a great deal of time In addition to receiv-
summer of festive opera- the Manzanita Farmer’s by other resources. filling out applications ing numerous scholar-
tions this season. There’s Market. Locally grown Neskowin for other scholarships as ships Noregaard was also
an impressive list of produce, free-range Farmers Market “Its almost a full-ride,” well and has received a selected as the Neah-Kah-
vendors, available in meats, honey, preserves, Officially the first Noregaard said. “I’m sizeable portion to help Nie High School class of
full on their website, handmade gifts and farmers market to begin pay for college expens- 2017 valedictorian.
that includes such local apparel and lots more operations in Tillamook es. To name a few that
favorites as Bear Creek throughout the market County, the Neskowin
Artichokes, Brickyard season. Enjoy live mu- Farmers Market began Subscribe&claimyour Justgotowww.north-
Farms, Oregon Coast sic and check out their May 20 and goes all FREEncooratsht coastcitizen.com/
Lavender, Pitch and Plow scheduled musical guests the way until the end of
Farms, Emerson’s Vine- for the entire tenure of September making it one onlineaccess subscribe!
yards, Jacobsen Salt and the 2017 market. Be sure of the longest running
many more. In addition to check out their newly markets along the entire Electrical Safety For
to goods vendors there constructed storage shed Oregon Coast. Home Buyers
will also be varying mar- which helps facilitate the Featuring local and
ket food options from ta- market and its installed regional vendors like Whether you are a first time or seasoned home buyer,
querias, barbecue, pizza solar panels that give Black Sheep Creamery, it is important to consider the safety of a home as you
and hot dogs that offer green power to market farm fresh eggs from are on the look-out for a new place.
to fit your fancy. Enjoy vendors and musicians. Mama Tee’s Farm, Beach
live music every week The Manzanita Farm- Dreams Photography, Things to remember when looking are:
performed by local and ers Market runs from Hello Granola, B&P
regional musicians and Friday to Sept. 15 and is Hill Farm, Gluten Free  Outlets- note the number outlets in each room, and check to see if
groups and feel free to held every Friday from Blends, Barnacle Bill’s each has a grounding pin.
bring your furry friends 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and 4 Seafood Market, Rainfor-
down with you – don’t p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 8 est Natural Soaps and  Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s)- verify these are installed
forget your leashes. and 15. More information much more in the small in areas of the home where water and electricity may meet.
available at www.manza- beachside community in
Currently and through- nitafarmersmarket.com. south Tillamook County.  Lighting- Flip on lights and listen for popping or sizzling sounds
out the entire market The Market is cur- indicating an electrical issue in the home.
season there will be Pacific City rently operating for the
construction taking place Farmers Market season and started May For these home buyer safety tips and more, visit our website at
along the northern edge Enjoy locally crafted 20 and goes to Sept. 30. www.tpud.org and click on the Safe Electricity logo.
of the market bound- artisan gifts, prepared It is held every Saturday
ary on First Street, city fresh and local foods, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tillamook People’s Utility District
officials have assured live music and fam- is located at the Nes- 1115 Pacific Avenue · Tillamook, OR 97141
the Tillamook Farmer’s ily fun all while being kowin Beach Wayside. 503.842.2535 · 800.422.2535 · www.tpud.org
Market that the construc- located just blocks from More information can
tion will not impede into be found online at www.
the Farmer’s Market area neskowinfarmersmarket.
and will only effect area com.
traffic and parking.

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Community News Briefs

DAILY bowling ball with 2 SQ feet in Manzanita. Bring note- or for more information! SUNDAY AND CRIBBAGE – 1 p.m.
of stained glass. It will be book and writing implement, to 3 p.m. North County Rec.
Also check out the com- able to withstand any weath- or a laptop with charged Wednesday, June 21 MEDITATION - 5p.m. District, Nehalem. 503-355-
munity calendar online at er when finished. In the first batteries. Tuition is $75 for Summer Solstice – Holy 3381.
od of Northcoastcitizen.com. 2 sessions we’ll be design- 4- week session. To register Day Ceremony from 12 Center for the Contempla-
fter Tuesday, June 6 ing, cutting, and adhering contact Dana Anderson at MEALS FOR SENIORS
rent- Trigger Point Release glass to the ball. The third [email protected]. Only p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wan- tive Arts. 300 Division St. – 11:45 a.m. St. Mary’s by
m’s, class. From 5:30 p.m. to session (to be arranged) will six spots available. derland Rainforest Iseum. Manzanita. the Sea in Rockaway. Call
who 6:30 p.m. How to release a be spent grouting the orbs No charge but donations Bob Dempster, 503-355-
aside tight muscle in 30 seconds (this can be done at home). Friday, June 16 that go toward maintenance 3244.
for or less. At Graceful Waves You can grout your orb at Manzanita Municipal of the Iseum are appreci- MONDAY
no Chiropractic, 278 Rowe St. home if you don’t want to Court sit-in session. 1:30 THURSDAY
ever #210, Wheeler. More info at schedule a 3rd session.All p.m., once a month thereaf- ated, more information can
etical gracefulwaveschiropractic. bowling balls, supplies, and ter. Get a real lesson as to be found at their website at CHRISTIAN MEN’S
s to com. tools are provided. Wear our citizens in Manzanita AL-ANON – 7:30 p.m.- GROUP – 7:30 a.m.
pre- work clothes that can get and our Judge, Larry Blake. www.wanderlandrainforest. 8:30 p.m. North County Grumpy’s Cafe, 202 Hwy
need Friday, June 9 dirty. 2 Saturdays - June 3 & City Hall, 543 Laneda Ave, org or contact Gwendolyn at Recreation District, Nehalem. 101, Rockaway Beach. 503-
re- The Hoffman Center for 10 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Manzanita. [email protected]. 503-368-5093. 355-0567.
ome The Arts hosts an open gal- Saturday, June 17
lery from 3 p.m., more info Jo Cooper is RETIRING Juneteenth Reggae Thursday, June 22 MEDITATION - 5 p.m. AL-ANON – 7-8 p.m.
at hoffmanblog.org. after teaching for 39 years Festival at the Nehalem Bay Writing Alive! Work- to 5:45 p.m. at the Center St. Catherine’s Episcopal
at N-K-N’s Nehalem grade Winery, featuring Rhythm shops begins and offers 4 for the Contemplative Arts Church, Nehalem.
Manzanita Farmer’s school, junior high and Culture. It is free to all who weeks of courses for new in Manzanita. Free. Contact
Market opening day. New the middle school. Please wish to attend, begins at 4 and experienced writers. Lola Sacks at 503-368-6227. BRIDGE, PINOCHLE
are location at Laneda Ave. and come and help the family p.m. More info at 503-368- Every Thursday from 12 AND CRIBBAGE – 1-3
and 5th Street South. Starts at 5 celebrate! We are hosting WINE. p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center MEALS FOR SENIORS p.m. North County Rec.
han a p.m. and features artisan and an informal gathering at the Bott’s Marsh Rail Walk For the Contemplative Arts – 11:45 a.m. St. Mary’s by District, Nehalem. 503-355-
mile- craft vendors, food and live Rockaway Beach civic hall in Wheeler, look for signs in Manzanita. Bring note- the Sea in Rockaway. Call 3381.
s music. More info at www. on Sat. June 10th from 1 and balloons. Starts at 10 book and writing implement, Bob Dempster, 503-355-
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ion com. share some cake, punch and for anyone to attend. More batteries. Tuition is $75 for STORYTIME – 2:45 p.m.
That stories. information call 503-368- 4- week session. To register TUESDAY 503-322-2100.
n The Hoffman Center 3203 contact Dana Anderson at
for the Arts in Manzanita The BCAC will host the Volunteers needed at [email protected]. Only FRIDAY
has will host a Reader’s The- finalist performance for the Kilchis Estuary Preserve to six spots available.
ed ater performance of the 2017 Song Writing compe- help remove barbed wire GARIBALDI JAM – 6-8
ch three winning one-act plays tition. On Saturday, June fencing on the lower Kilchis Saturday, June 24 VETERANS’ EMPLOY- p.m. Featuring local musi-
when selected in a new competi- 10th join us for a lasagna River estuary. Volunteers Microplastic Bead MENT HELP – 10:30 a.m.- cians at the Garibaldi Com-
ers. tion this year. The perfor- dinner and a show featuring expected to hike 1-2 miles Cleanup in Manzanita. Us- 3 p.m. WorkSource Oregon, munity Hall.
me mance will be at 7pm on performances by the Oregon over the course of the day ing microplastic filtration 2105 Fifth St., Tillamook.
it Friday June 9, 2017. Fee for Coast Song Writing Contest on flat terrain. Participants you efficiently remove small 800-643-5709, ext. 227. MEALS FOR SENIORS
to the performance is $7. The finalists. Dinner will begin should bring: Rubber boots bits of plastic from sand. – 11:45 a.m. St. Mary’s by
et. One-Act Play Competition at 5:30 and show starts at (or hiking shoes if you Volunteers needed. 10 a.m. ROCKAWAY LIBRARY the Sea in Rockaway. Call
are is a program of the Hoffman 6:30pm. Admission is $15 prefer), a daypack, lunch to 4 p.m. Four great days on – 3 p.m., Pre-school story- Bob Dempster, 503-355-
ad Center for the Arts and will for all ages. The “Dinner and and snacks, a full water the beach working together time. 503-355-2665. 3244.
ld be held at the Hoffman Cen- Finals Night” Songwriting bottle, layers of clothing to to make out beach cleaner
bout ter (across from Manzanita contest event will kick off be prepared for any weather- and safer for everyone. Join WRITING LOUNGE SPIRIT DANCE – 6
Library at 594 Laneda Av- with a lasagna dinner—an -including raingear and a us for a full day if you can, - 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second
ne. enue.) Further information Arts Center specialty—at hat and sunscreen. Also or choose a morning shift Hoffman Center. $5 suggest- and fourth Fridays. Pine
uple is available at hoffmanblog. 5:30 p.m. Performances by bring leather gloves and eye (10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) or ed donation. Call 503-368- Grove Community Center,
org online or contact Sue the finalists will take place protection (sunglasses or afternoon shift (1:15 p.m. – 3846. Manzanita. Free-form dance
Jelineo, sjelineo@nehalem- at 6:30 p.m. in the Arts Cen- safety gasses), if you have 4 p.m.) Bring a water bottle, celebration.
tel.net. ter’s auditorium. Dinner and them--if not, we have gloves questions contact Kate MAH JONG LESSON -
show together cost $15.00. and safety glasses for you to Eskew at 971-678-3183 3 p.m. at the North Tillamook OPEN GALLERY - 2
Yoga under the full moon One of the finalists will be borrow. p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hoff-
at the beach. Join Abby awarded the $500 grand Registration is required at Wednesday, June 28 County Library in Manzanita. man Center for the Arts in
Spotskey with Yoga Roots prize. Event will take place nature.org/oregonworkpar- ROCKAWAY SIX BY For more information, call Manzanita. Check out the
Studio from 8:30 p.m. to at the Bay City Arts Center. ties. Questions? Contact latest work by local artists.
9:30 p.m. The event is free (503) 802-8100 or orvolun- SIX is a curated pop-up Gal- 503-368-6665. For more information, call
to anyone who wishes to The Center for Contem- [email protected]. lery Photography Exhibition 503-368-3846.
join, bring mat and dress in plative Arts is featuring Join the BCAC for an- that will be taking place in WEDNESDAY
VERY warm layers to the Writing to Make a Differ- other “Discovery in Stone” Rockaway Beach in June/ LIVE MUSIC - 9 p.m.
beach at the end of Laneda ence, Creative Journeys workshop. The workshop July 2017. Mark June 28 (6 at the San Dune Pub on in
Ave. in Manzanita. If its writing workshop with Gail will be from 10am - 4pm p.m.) join us at our Gallery VOLUNTEER CEM- Manzanita. Cover charge.
raining then it will be inside Frank. Cost is $45 per per- each day at the BCAC and is For more information, call
the Yoga Roots Studio. son and it goes from 9 a.m. open to all ages and experi- Opening. No admission. ETERY BEAUTIFICA- 503-368-5080.
Contact Abby with any ques- to 3 p.m. To register call ence levels. The class is
tions at aspotskey@hotmail. Gail at: 503-801-1238. open house style instruction Visit our Facebook page for TION - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SATURDAY
com. with teachers and experi- Gallery times (or private
Sunday, June 11 enced stone carvers on hand the Historic American Legion MANZANITA PACE
Saturday, June 10 Good Morning Yoga at to answer questions and viewings). Share with your Cemetery on Necarney Blvd SETTERS WALK/JOG/
The Hoffman Center for the Center for The Contem- share techniques. Tools are friends and neighbors. RUN GROUP – 7:30 a.m.
The Arts hosts Open Clay plative Arts. Starts at 9:30 available for use and pur- It’s time to celebrate our in Nehalem. For more infor- Parking lot behind Spa Man-
Studio, starts at 10 a.m. and a.m. and is free to all who chase on site. The workshop amazing community. This zanita.
more info can be found at wish to attend. is by donation, and feel free exhibition is conceived and mation, contact Val Magee at
hoffmanblog.org. Life Drawing, starts at to bring food to share during 808-264-1454. PICKLE BALL - 2 p.m.
The Little Crow Presents 10 a.m. in Nehalem. There the lunch hour. in Manzanita City Park on
a Costume Jewelry Sale of is a fee associated with this “Monopoly Night at the curated by RECREATE- T’ai Chi: Yang, long 3rd Street. New members or
Imie Camelli, actress and event. For more info email BCAC” join the BCAC NOW, a Rockaway Beach- drop-ins welcome. Contact
producer in television and [email protected] for an evening of Mo- based Brand and Creative form from 10 – 11:30 a.m. on Corinne at cbbcalm@hot-
film. By invitation 5:30 p.m. Second Sunday Gover- nopoly board game fun at consultancy serving modern Wednesdays at the Center for mail.com for more informa-
to 6:30 p.m., open to the nor’s Market. Small but the Center. The event is business and the arts and the Contemplative Arts, 300 tion.
public 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., growing, enjoy vintage col- 7pm - 9pm and admission cultural community in Tilla- Division St., in Manzanta.
located at The Little Crow lectible, salvage, plants and is only $10 which gets you mook County. ROCKAWAY All are welcome. Contact Cal GRANDPARENTS
Vintage and New at 104 S coastal wear. Opens from 11 $1,500 BCAC bucks to SIX BY SIX: The Glorious Getty at 503-368-7651. PARENTING AGAIN –
Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach. a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2010 High- spend throughout the night. Call Steve or Jackie for meet-
RSVP to Anne by text or call way 101 North in Rockaway This is a 21 years and older Images Of Rockaway Beach PICKLE BALL - 2:30 ings. 503-355-2440.
503-812-3023. Beach. Visit them online at event; BYOB! We will serve WHEN: Gallery Open- p.m. in Manzanita City Park
North Tillamook County www.governorscall.com. hors d’oeuvres and desserts ing 6pm, June 28th, 2017 on 3rd Street. New members
Library hosts Story Hour, The Hoffman Center for included with admission. WHERE: 19485 Hwy 101
starts at 11 a.m. Call 503- The Arts in Manzanita will You can buy additional N, Rockaway Beach, OR or drop-ins welcome. Contact
368-6665 for more info. host a two-day “Shaping BCAC Bucks throughout the
The Sandune Pub in Your Watercolors: Compo- evening to spend at the silent 97136 (POP-UP GALLERY) Corinne at cbbcalm@hot-
Manzanita presents Idle sition, Color & Concepts and oral auctions too!! - watch for sign mail.com for more informa-
Poets. Starts at 9 p.m. more for Beginners” class on 53rd annual Cannon
information can be found by Saturday and Sunday form Beach Sandcastle Contest Thursday, June 29 tion.
calling 503-368-5080. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. to be held in Cannon Beach, Writing Alive! Work-
The Hoffman Center for The class is designed for the event will be going on shops begins and offers 4 MOVIE NIGHT – 6 p.m.
The Arts in Manzanita will students 18 years or older. all day but judging happens weeks of courses for new at the Rising Star Cafe in
host a two-day “Shaping Tuition will be $100 with an at noon so the best time to and experienced writers. Wheeler. Call 503-368-3990.
Your Watercolors: Compo- additional $4 for materials, arrive is between 11 a.m. Every Thursday from 12
sition, Color & Concepts register by June 5 or contact and 2 p.m. Come check out p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center ALCOHOLICS ANON-
for Beginners” class on hoffmancenter@nehalemtel. all the local art creations For the Contemplative Arts YMOUS - 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday form net after June 5. as sand artists build their in Manzanita. Bring note- North County Recreation
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. sculptures directly from the book and writing implement, District, Nehalem. 503-368-
The class is designed for Tuesday, June 13 sandy beach. or a laptop with charged 5093.
students 18 years or older. Art of Aging presents Sunday, June 18 batteries. Tuition is $75 for
Tuition will be $100 with an Turn Up the Music in Your Live Music at the Hoff- 4- week session. To register BRIDGE, PINOCHLE
additional $4 for materials, Life, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. man Center for The Arts, contact Dana Anderson at
register by June 5 or contact at the Hoffman Center for featuring Sedona Fire Band. [email protected]. Only
hoffmancenter@nehalemtel. The Arts. Jodi Winwalker of Starts at 1 p.m. and is free to six spots available.
net after June 5. Earthtones Music Therapy all who wish to attend.
Oceanside Microplastic Services will inspire you Join the BCAC on Fa- Saturday, July 1 Friday/Saturday, June 9-10, from 3 - 5 p.m. CENTER SPOTLIGHT
Cleanup, from 12 p.m. to 3 to explore the joy of music ther’s Day for an all you can St. Mary by the Sea has Open Gallery“From Above”
p.m. in Oceanside. Cel- and researched reasons for eat Pancake Breakfast from a “sister school” for young “From Above”Paintings by Christa Grimm Pam Jacobson
ebrate World Oceans Day including more music in 8am - noon! Enjoy pancakes, women in Uganda, Africa “Sculpting in Clay”by Sher Davidson
right, help Friends of Netarts your life. Admission is $5. eggs, sausage, veggie sau- and are hosting a rummage Friday, June 9, at 7 p.m. Clay Studio Volunteer.
Bay WEBS and Tillamook More information contact sage, and Charlie’s famous (New to You) sale on July Reader’s Theatre Led the Kathleen Ryan
County Solid Waste to re- Tela Skinner at telaskinner@ baked beans! $5 for adults 1 from 9am – 2pm to help Three One-Act Plays written for the Hoffman Center Memorial Totems
move harmful microplastics gmail.com. and discounts available for support the efforts to feed, “Gertrude and Alice,”“A Man’s Home,”and design and construction
from our local beach. Meet Headstrong Support BCAC members! This is a cloth, educate, protect, and “Human Refuse,”Linked by theme with
at Oceanside public beach Group Meeting to be held in family friendly event where house these 300+ girls, Astoria’s Gay Pride Week. Admission: $7 Monday, June 19, at 1 p.m.
access and find us below Tillamook. A support group you can enjoy great food, mostly orphans. Saturday/Sunday, June 10-11 Hoffman Center Board Meeting
on the beach. Screens will for persons with brain injury and the company of friends. Thursday, July 6 “Shaping Your Watercolors”Workshop
be provided, no registration of any kind and their family Monday, June 19 Writing Alive! Work- Led Carolyn Gates, Tuition: $100, plus $4 Tuesday, June 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
required. Dress weather ap- of significant others. Meet- The BCAC will kick off shops begins and offers 4 materials fee, Register at hoffmanblog.org Writers’Lounge,“Word Play Day”Open to all
propriate, if sand is wet then ings take Place at the Tilla- our summer camps begin- weeks of courses for new
the event will be cancelled. mook County Library, from ning on June 19th with our and experienced writers. Tuesday, June 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at 3 p.m.
Stained Glass Garden 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. More Art of Food and Gardening Every Thursday from 12 Writers’Lounge,“Word Play Day”Open to all Hoffman Gardens Work Party
Sphere Class offered by the information contact Marshall Camp. Check out our web- p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center Join the team and help keep the Gardens
Pearl Studio in Tillamook. L. Simon at 616-780-5121. site for details about all of For the Contemplative Arts Tuesday, June 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. beautiful
This class transforms an Thursday, June 15 the summer 2017 camps for in Manzanita. Bring note- The Art of Aging Discussion Group
ugly bowling ball into a Writing Alive! Work- ages 5 – 14year old. Camps book and writing implement, “Turn up the Music in Your Life” Friday, June 23, at 3 p.m.
giant jewel for the yard or shops begins and offers 4 fill up quickly and advance or a laptop with charged “Reptile Man”
entry. This 3-part class is weeks of courses for new registration is REQUIRED. batteries. Tuition is $75 for Wednesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. Presented by North Tillamook County Library
for beginners or advanced and experienced writers. Contact Leeauna to sign up 4- week session. To register Green Valley Samaritans Presentation
mosaic artists. We’ll cover a Every Thursday from 12 contact Dana Anderson at Humanitarians aiding migrants in the Friday/Saturday, June 23-24, from 3 - 5 p.m.
p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center [email protected]. Only Arizona-Sonora borderlands Open Gallery“From Above”
For the Contemplative Arts six spots available. Led by Gail Barbara Frank “From Above”Paintings by Christa Grimm
Monday, July 10 “Sculpting in Clay”by Sher Davidson
Trigger Point Release Friday/Saturday, June 16-17, from 3 - 5 p.m.
Class, learn how to release Open Gallery“From Above” Friday, June 23, at 7:30 p.m.
a tight muscle in 30 seconds “From Above”Paintings by Christa Grimm Manzanita Film Series
or less. Presented by Grace- “Sculpting in Clay”by Sher Davidson “The Curio”Admission $5
ful Waves Chiropractic in
Wheeler. Bring a friend to Sunday, June 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at 7 p.m.
be your partner for this hour “Sedona Fire” in Concert “Silver Lake 66” in Concert
where you will learn how to Hoffman Gardens. Free Soulful Duo, Admission $10
release a tight muscle with a
quick and gentle technique. Please visit hoffmanblog.org for more information H90114
More information can be on these events.To remain a vital community asset, the Hoffman Center relies on funding
found at www.gracefulwave-
schiropractic.com. from people who recognize the value it brings to our community.
Send donations to Hoffman Center, PO Box 678, Manzanita, OR 97139.
Questions? Call 503-368-3846 or e-mail [email protected]
The Hoffman Center is a non-profit public-benefit charity, qualified under IRS Section 501(c)(3).

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n Graduation ed and as the Principal Photos by Brian Cameron
welcomed School District
Continued from Page A1 Chair Terry Kelly to the (Left) Class Valedictorian Samantha Noregaard speaks to her classmates, and the crowd with a hopeful message
students played on the stage to assist in handing to her peers of success and the qualities of growing up. (Top Right) NKN Seniors sing the school anthem as part
large pull-down screen out Diplomas the crowd of their graduation ceremony. (Bottom Left) The High School band performs for the crowd to set the mood for the
and depicted numer- murmured to a hush as ceremony. (Bottom Right) NKN Principal Dr. Heidi Buckmaster addresses the audience regarding the finer aspects of
ous photos of the class names began to be read high school life, growing up, responsibility and going out into the world on your own.
as youngsters as well as off in alphabetical order.
comparative older im-
ages, afterward another With the ceremony
slideshow showing each coming to a close the
student and where they class and families then
were heading after high met outside on the en-
school rolled and showed trance parking lot to the
a variety of colleges, trade high school to take group
schools, workforces and photos, selfies, exchange
even a few listed as “un- hello’s, goodbye’s and
decided.” likely planning of summer
activities.
Following the various
speeches it was then time On behalf of the North
for the class to be present- Coast Citizen, congratula-
tions to the Class of 2017.

Cannon Beach to host

annual Sandcastle Contest

Cannon Beach, Tradition is an event with day of the year when the Healthy Families is now enrolling!
Oregon, will host broad public appeal, with beach is used for park-
its Fifty-Third annual at least 50 years of con- ing to accommodate the All new parents have questions…
Sandcastle Contest Sat- tinuous operation and that large crowds. For infor- Healthy Families can help!
urday, June 17, the oldest contributes to the identity mation on the Cannon
competition of its kind in of the state. Beach Sandcastle Contest Healthy Families home visitors can support expecting and
the Pacific Northwest and or information on how to new parents with many of your questions and concerns all
the most popular event in Make lodging res- participate, contact the in the privacy of your home!
this Oregon Coast town. ervations early for this Cannon Beach Chamber
Dozens of teams of pro- popular weekend as hotels of Commerce at (503) Call us today!
fessional sand sculpture typically sell out all 436-2623. For lodging LLamenos ahora!
artists, amateur groups rooms in advance. Day- information, visit cannon- (503) 842-2773
and families will construct trippers should plan on beach.org.
remarkable creations in arriving early. The Sand- Familias Sanas esta registrando!
the sand during the event. castle Contest is the only
The Masters division Todo nuevo padre tiene preguntas…
teams compete for cash Families Sanas pueden ayudar!
prizes and construct large,
elaborate creations often Familias Sanas puede ayudar a familias que esperan un
utilizing construction bebe y a nuevos padres. Todo en la privacidad de su
forms similar to those casa.
used for pouring concrete
in order to accomplish North County Recreation District
their monumental size.
Although the sand Celebrates 20 Years!
sculpture contest on
Saturday is the highlight 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Saturday June 24
of the weekend, visitors
will find plenty of other • Free hot dogs / Roaring
activities to keep them refreshments 20’s
busy. Weekend activities • Live music
include the Sandcastle • Bounce House and costumes are
Parade on Friday after- other activities for kids encouraged
noon, a beach bonfire with • Games and prizes
live music from Thistle &
Rose on Saturday evening Program Highlights:
and the Singing Sands 5K
fun run and walk on Sun- The historic NCRD building
day morning. Judging of was constructed in 1920.
the sandcastles begins at A short program is scheduled for 12:15 and will feature
noon on Saturday, making a message from NCRD Board Chair Jack Bloom; one
11 a.m.-2 p.m. the best of the NCRD founders, Barbara McCann; and County
time for viewing the com- Commissioner David Yamamoto. Following at 12:30 will
pleted sculptures. The tide
will determine how long be a Tae Kwon Do demonstration and live music
the sculptures last. by Gary Selig and the Rhythm Method.
In 2014, the Cannon
Beach Sandcastle Con- The entire community is invited to help
test was recognized as an celebrate the creation of NCRD!
Oregon Heritage Tradition
by the Oregon Parks & H43759
Recreation Department,
making it one of just
11 events statewide to
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Second team all NWL Willie Davidson

Photos by Brad Mosher

Junior infielder/pitcher Bryce Bridge was selected as the lone Neah-Kah-Nie
player on the all Northwest League first team recently.

Bridge makes all-NWL
first squad

By Brad Mosher after four innings, the Pirates inning to cap the Loggers’
rallied before losing a narrow seven-run rally.
[email protected] 9-8, which ended Neah-Kah-
Nie’s season with a 10-12 Knappa finished the season
Neah-Kah-Nie came overall record. 20-3 and won the league with
within one run of an 11-1 record.
making the state baseball Coach Rob Herder’s “one
playoffs in May. more game” philosophy came The Pirates had one player
In the Northwest League close to putting the Pirates in make the all-league first team,
playoffs, the Pirates elimi- the state playoffs. Bryce Bridge.
nated Vernonia with a 5-0
victory. The Northwest League The Pirates also had three
The Loggers and Pirates champions, Knappa, won a players make the second team
had tied for third in the state championship Friday at when the league coaches
Northwest League standings Keizer’s Volcanoes Stadium. selected Colby Hixson,
with identical 6-6 records. The Loggers defeated Reed- Josh Longellow and Willie
The victory in the league sport by a narrow 10-9 score. Davidson.
playoffs earned the Pirates a
shot at the second-place team Reuben Acosta-Cruz, There were also four Pirate
– Nestucca. Knappa’s junior center players who were honorable
After falling behind 7-0 fielder, delivered a two-out, mention: Simon Elinsky,
two-strike, two-run single Sean Harth, Josh Elinsky and
in the bottom of the seventh Sam Holm.

43861 Second team all NWL Josh Longfellow

ittell Roan Childress Samantha Norregaard Sari Booth

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Tanner Mersereau Tyler Kirkpatrick Vince Igatol
Whitney Creasy
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Year of Wellness Tips for choosing and storing
Farmer’s Market produce

By Allyson Gardner definitely won’t last very markets in Tillamook: Garlic scape pesto
long in your refrigerator • Manzanita: Laneda
Access to Local Food Pro- before rotting. Prep time: 15 minutes Directions
gram Coordinator Avenue and Fifth Avenue, Serves eight • Put the basil and garlic scapes in a blender.
Once you’ve brought Fridays 5 – 8 p.m. starting
and Rachel Pettit your produce home there June 9. Source: Allyson Gardner Pour 1 tablespoon of the oil, and blend basil
are a variety of ways to and garlic into a paste. Add the nuts, Parme-
Food Roots Farm to School keep fruits and vegetables • Tillamook: Laurel Ingredients san cheese, salt, and remaining oil. Blend
Program Coordinator fresh until you want to use Street and Second Street, 1 cup basil until smooth. Serve with cooked pasta.
them. Some vegetables can Saturdays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 2 cups chopped garlic scapes (Not a
As the days become be treated a lot like fresh starting June 17. garlic lover? Try adding a little less) Note
warmer and the sun flowers! Trim the bottoms 1 cup olive oil Are you wondering what else you can do
shines more often, local of celery, heads of lettuce, • Neskowin: Neskowin One-half cup pine nuts or almonds (or with pesto besides as a sauce for pasta? Try
farmers are busy getting and bunches of chard, Beach Wayside, Saturdays use your favorite nut) spreading pesto on sandwiches and wraps.
ready for farmer’s market kale, collard greens and 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. starting Two-thirds cup grated parmesan cheese Make a quesadilla with mozzarella cheese,
season! All of the farmer’s chives. Place the trimmed May 20. 1 teaspoon salt pesto, and slices of fresh tomatoes. Pesto can
markets in Tillamook produce in a bowl or cup also be a great sauce with grilled fish, poultry,
County are a great place to with two inches of water • Pacific City: Pacific and meats.
do some grocery shopping and keep in the refrigera- City Library, Sundays 10
and connect with local tor. Rinsed plastic yogurt a.m. – 2 p.m. starting June 
growers. One of the best or sour cream containers 18.
things about shopping at a are great for this. 
farmer’s market is know- A surprising item that
ing that the produce for Root vegetables like you may find at market 
sale is often picked earlier potatoes, onions and garlic this summer is garlic   
that day so it is at the peak need to be stored in a cool, scapes. They’re the curly
of freshness (and flavor)! dry space like the bottom tops that garlic sprout be- 
Choosing fresh produce of a kitchen cabinet or fore they flower. Farmers 
at the grocery store or at pantry. If you buy these harvest these to encour-
the farmer’s market can vegetables at a farmer’s age the garlic to put more 
be challenging sometimes, market, they might still energy into their roots. A 
but there are things you have some dirt on them. delicious way to uses these 
can keep in mind to ensure Don’t rinse these vegeta- is to make Garlic Scape
that the fruits and veg- bles until you’re ready to Pesto. 
etables you buy will taste use them! Other root veg- 
great and store well if you etables for sale at farmer’s All of the markets ac-
don’t use them right away. markets like carrots, beets cept EBT or Oregon Trail
When shopping for pro- and radishes will often Card and participate in the
duce look for firm, deeply have the tops still at- SNAP at Market Program,
colored fruits and vegeta- tached. These greens are which lets markets match
bles. Avoid items that are edible and make a great a person’s SNAP benefits
wilted or bruised. These addition to salads, but if up to $10. This means
are signs that the produce left on for too long the someone who uses SNAP
isn’t very fresh or hasn’t vegetables will rot much can get $20 worth of pro-
been carefully handled. If faster. Cut the tops off duce for only $10! If you
you buy produce that is where they join the root want to learn more about
wilted or bruised, it may and store them separately. this program or volun-
not taste as good and it teer at one of the markets
There are four farmer’s please contact allyson@
foodrootsnw.org or call
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