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3A THE DAILY ASTORIAN TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 Community, of¿cials cheer Manzanita library upgrades New downtown development director takes the reins in Seaside Unveiling puts exclamation point on success of recent North Tillamook renovation Board cites Dailey’s µwellrounded background’ By DAVE FISHER For Cannon Beach Gazette By R.J. MARX The Daily Astorian Let there be no doubt about it: Residents of north Tillamook County love their library. That was clearly evident Saturday when upward of 200 people ¿led through the North Tillamook Library in Manzanita in the space of two hours to check out the newly renovated interior of the 30yearold facility. On hand for the festivities were state Sen. Betsy Johnson, state Rep. Deborah Boone, Tilla mook County Commissioners Mark Labhart and Bill Baertlein, along with city of¿cials represent ing Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler. Although the library reopened to the pub lic in late February following a sixweek closure, the North Tillamook Library Friends waited until Saturday to host a communitywide party, com plete with live music provided by members of the Oregon Old Time Fiddlers, to celebrate the accomplishment. “We deeply appreciate your interest and sup port as shown by your presence today,” Kay Stepp, president of the North Tillamook Library Board, told those gathered in her opening remarks. “This is a big project for a small, rural community, but our friends came through with contributions of nearly $23,000 from donations, rafÀe ticket sales, an auction of old furniture, a gift in memory to our dear friend Ann Nicholson and a fundraising dinner.” Nicholson, who served as president of the Nehalem Valley Historical Society and the Man zanita Women’s Club, died in February. The renovation project totaled more than $100,000. “Fortunately, we did not tap into our invest ment account reserves to pay for this renovation,” said Stepp, who thanked other major donors, too. The renovation, months in the planning stage, includes new Àooring, a fresh interior paint job, new and refurbished lighting, upgraded electrical for technology use, new heating and window cov erings in the Hoffman Room. Friends board member Lee Hiltenbrand, who volunteered his time to serve as project manager, was aided by Becky Berg, who lent her time and SEASIDE — Weeks after the departure of the Seaside Downtown Development Asso ciation’s Tita Montero, the organization’s ninemem ber board selected Sarah Dailey to head the group. Dailey was serving as the association’s interim exec utive director. The board praised Dai ley’s “wellrounded back ground” and good work Sarah Dailey ing relationship with the development association’s board, its mem bership, and the downtown Seaside business community. Dailey was originally hired last June as an administrative assistant. The transition has been “very smooth,” Dailey said Friday. “Tita did a lot of good things here,” she said, “and she left us in a very good place.” The association receives partial funding from the city and member fees. Donations are welcome, Dailey added, and usually go for a special event or production. Seaside Muscle & Chrome, Seaside Wine Walk, a Halloween event and Àower basket campaigns are among the association’s sig nature projects. The development association’s beau ti¿cation committee prepares Àower bas kets and is helping select art for new trash receptacles. “We have an emphasis on supporting those businesses here in the downtown area, as de¿ned by the maintenance district,” Dai ley said. “And if our membership says, ‘We have concerns,’ we take them to the city. The city doesn’t want 140 different opinions.” Dailey holds a bachelor of science degree with a minor in business from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. Dave Fisher/For EO Media Group Attendees toast the official reopening of the North Tillamook Library in Manzanita at Saturday’s event. Dave Fisher/For EO Media Group Members of the Old Time Fiddlers added their festive touch to the library celebration. talent to guide the interior design, and a sixmem ber project team. The North Tillamook Library, Stepp explained, is an allvolunteer, notforpro¿t organization responsible for the maintenance of the build ing and grounds, while the Tillamook County Library brings media, staff and programming to the building. NEWS IN BRIEF Intoxicated men steal fundraiser GEARHART — Two intoxicated men were arrested Friday night after allegedly stealing a wheelbarrow full of donated gifts for a Gearhart Elementary School fundraiser at the McMenamins Gearhart Hotel. The wheelbarrow was full of beer, seafood and other items all valued at $1,050. Isaac Justin Coleman, 34, of Gresham, and Dustin James Pokorny, 34, of Clackamas, were each arrested for ¿rstde gree theft. A Gearhart Police sergeant responded to the reported theft at about 10 p.m. and tracked down the two men at their condo rooms. Items from the wheelbarrow were found in both rooms, according to police. Everything was recov ered and returned to the school. Gearhart Police Chief Jeff Bowman said the two men were in town for a golf tournament. They were in McMenamins when they noticed the wheelbarrow and decided to steal it. “At some point, they stole the wheelbarrow that was loaded full of gifts,” Bowman said. The men are scheduled to appear in Clatsop County Cir cuit Court next month. the weather forecast prior to departing.” Long Island is part of Wil lapa National Wildlife Refuge and is only accessible by boat or helicopter. It is a popular place for hikes and camping. Coast Guard rescues ¿ve Seaside of¿cers to graduate LONG BEACH, Wash. — A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew rescued ¿ve people, includ ing three children, who were stranded Sunday on Willapa Bay’s Long Island. The MH0 Jayhawk heli copter crew, from Air Sta tion Astoria, landed on Long Island around noon and trans ferred two men and three chil dren, who were reportedly in good condition but cold and wet, to emergency medical responders at the air station at 12:20 p.m. “This time of year, being prepared for the weather and water conditions can pre vent disaster,” said Lt. Dan iel Cathell, one of the pilots. “Boating can be great fun, but boaters should always check Seaside Police of¿cers Elise Parkman and Nathan Tappert are among 3 of¿cers statewide to graduate from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Train ing’s 335th Basic Police Class. The 1week class includes dozens of training areas includ ing survival skills, ¿rearms, emergency vehicle opera tions, ethics, cultural diversity, problem solving, community policing, elder abuse and drug recognition. Due to our changing industry, WE HAVE CONSOLIDATED T W O STORES INTO ONE The class will graduate at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem at 11 a.m. Friday. A reception will imme diately follow the graduation. Albany Police Chief Mario Lattanzio will be the guest speaker. The state Department of Public Safety Standards and Training provides training to more than 25,000 students each year through the state at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem. to display the Discover Pass for daytime use visits to a park. The free days are in keep ing with legislation that created the Discover Pass. The pass costs $30 for an annual pass or $10 for a oneday permit, and is required for vehicle access to state recreation lands managed by Washington State Parks, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Depart ment of Natural Resources. The Discover Pass legisla tion provided that State Parks could designate up to 12 free days, when the pass would not be required to visit state parks. The remaining free days this year are: March 2, April 22, May 8, June 4 and 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 24 and Nov. 11. Pelican Brewing Company is coming to Cannon Beach and we want YOU on our TEAM! Free park day in Washington N OW H I RIN G LONG BEACH, Wash. — Washington State Parks turns 103 years old Saturday, and visitors are invited to help cel ebrate by enjoying a state park for free that day. Visitors will not be required Monday April 4th 2:00pm – 6:00pm Clatsop Community College South Campus 1455 N Roosevelt Dr., Seaside Tuesday April 5th 2:00pm – 6:00pm Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave, Astoria (Towler Hall Rm. 310) Fill out an application, interview with a manager, meet our Team Pelican! Assistant Kitchen Managers, Line Cooks, Dishwashers, Front of House Managers, Servers, Bartenders, Hosts, Bussers. W A NTED Don’t Wait! 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