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Authors take the stage in lecture series
A
s we welcomed the hol-
iday season this windy
and rainy winter, we at
the library celebrated our an-
nual Holiday Tea on Dec. 5. A
part of the Haystack Holidays
events, the tea is our way of
thanking one and all for sup-
porting us throughout the year!
Our quilt drawing was done at
the Tea, and the lucky winner is
Andrea Mace, a local resident.
Other library events for
December were the Haystack
Rock Awareness program se-
ries and Cannon Beach Reads.
Northwest Author Series will
resume in January 2016 and the
library membership meetings
will resume in February 2016.
On Dec. 9, Jesse Jones was the
speaker at the HRAP event.
Jones, formerly of the Necani-
cum Watershed Council, is now
af¿ liated with Surfrider. His
AT THE
LIBRARY
CARLA O’REILLY
interesting lecture focused on
“Perspectives on Ecola Water-
shed Health.”
Cannon Beach Reads met
Dec. 16 to discuss The Boys
in the Boat,” by Daniel James
Brown. Subtitled “Nine Amer-
icans and their Epic Quest for
Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olym-
pics,” the book tells the story of
the eight-oar crew team from
the University of Washington.
The sons of loggers, shipyard
workers, and farmers, they
were successful in winning the
Olympic Gold Medal against
all odds. The group will meet
again on Wednesday, Jan. 20 —
save the date
Future Haystack Rock
lecture series programs for
the 2015-16 season include:
Wednesday, Jan. 13, Joshua
Saranpaa, director, Wildlife
Center of the North Coast, “A
Sanctuary for Oregon’s Sea-
birds”; Wednesday, Feb. 10, Dr.
Debbie Duf¿ eld, Oregon State
University, “Marine Mammals,
the Marine Mammal Strand-
ing Network and Marine Re-
serves”; Wednesday, March 9,
Mike Patterson, former teach-
er and ecological consultant,
“Birds of the Paci¿ c North-
west”; and Wednesday, April
13, Neal Maine, biologist,
wildlife photographer and ed-
ucator, “It’s Not Just a Beach:
Rethinking the Beaches.”
The Friends of Haystack
Rock lecture series is held the
second Wednesday of each
month from November to April
at the Cannon Beach Library,
131 N. Hemlock St. Programs
start at 7 p.m.
Just a reminder: Our library
hours will change slightly in
December, as we will be closed
Christmas Eve Day, Christmas
Day, New Year’s Eve Day, and
New Year’s Day in order to
celebrate with our families and
friends.
And if you’re looking for a
few last minute gifts, remem-
ber to stop in to see our lovely
handmade socks, hats, and mug
warmers. We also have lots
of books for sale, both on the
Christmas sale table and in our
ongoing book sale room.
Finally, no matter which
winter holiday you will be cel-
ebrating, the library staff would
like to extend warm wishes for
joy, happiness, and especially
peace to one and all!
RAIN DAY
Home for the
Holidays camp
The Coaster Theatre Playhouse will
hold its 2015 Winter Kidz Camp this
December with the theme Home for the
Holidays.
The Coaster Theatre Playhouse holds
two to three Kidz Camps each year. Each
camp focuses on three common aspects
of theater arts: acting, singing and danc-
ing. This theater camp can improve con-
¿ dence and creativity, and campers are
exposed to teamwork, respect and unlim-
ited imagination while creating a show of
their own. In addition to singing, acting,
and dancing, the Home for the Holidays
camp will have a theatrical makeup com-
ponent. Each camper will create and ap-
ply their own unique makeup designs.
The camp is for ages 8 and up. It runs
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21,
to Thursday, Dec. 24. A camp perfor-
mance will take place Dec. 24, at 3 p.m.
for parents and families to enjoy. Regis-
tration is $95 per camper. Download the
camp registration form at coastertheatre.
com. For more information email exec-
utivedirector@coastertheatre.com or call
503-436-0609.
Take a tour of
‘Seeing Nature’
The Cannon Beach Arts Association
invites the public to join a guided tour
of “Seeing Nature” at the Portland Art
Museum. The event takes place Thurs-
day, Jan. 7.
The “Seeing Nature” exhibit includes
landscape masterworks from the Paul
G. Allen Family Collection. The tour’s
guide will be eminent art historian Bill
Ittman. Attendees will meet at the ex-
hibit’s entrance at 2 p.m.
A round-trip bus ticket is $34, to be
purchased in advance. The bus leaves at
8:50 a.m. and returns at 8:30 p.m. For
bus information, call 503-436-0251.
Museum tickets are $19.99 online at
portlandartmuseum.org or at the door.
Th e Harbor off ers
support for women
R.J. MARX PHOTO/CANNON BEACH GAZETTE
Th e view south from Ecola State Park Saturday, Dec. 13.
M U N I C I PA L M E M O
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JANUARY 2016
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING,
December 1, 2015
• Adopted Ordinance 15-04, for the
purpose of amending Municipal
Code Chapter 1.16.010, 1.16.040 and
1.16.050, Judicial Procedure;
• Adopted Resolution 15-13, for the
purpose of approving increases and
decreased to the FY 2015-2016 budget
by making an intrafund Transfer of Ap-
propriations;
• Authorized the Mayor and City Man-
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• City Attorney presented more informa-
tion to Council on the medical and
recreational marijuana laws.
CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION,
December 4, 2015
Council met in executive session pursu-
ant to ORS 192.660 (2) (b) to consider
the dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear
complaints or charges brought against, a
public officer, employee, staff member or
individual agent who does not request an
open hearing.
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION, De-
cember 12, 2015
• Met to discuss the merits of having a
Council retreat/goal setting in January
when Council and Staff will be meeting
for strategic planning early next year.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT -
• The City has received applications from
several well qualified applicants for the
Receptionist/Court Clerk position. The
City is hoping to have the selected can-
didate start at the first of the new year.
• The Friends of Cannon Beach Trees and
the City are finalizing the application for
the Tree City USA designation.
• There is a Toys for Tots box located in
the City Hall lobby just waiting to be
filled for some lucky boys and girls.
Please feel free to add to it.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - The Novem-
ber 19, 2015 scheduled meeting was
cancelled.
The Design Review Board is scheduled
to meet December 17, 2015 at 6:00pm.
ager to sign an agreement with the
Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce
for a promotion program;
• Ratified the action of the City’s Special
Land Use Counsel in entering into the
stipulated peremptory writ affirm-
ing development permit DP 15-02
approval of a dwelling for the Robert
Neikes Trust;
• Authorized the City Manager to sign
the contract awarding an RV Park
Electrical Contract to Cannon Beach
PLANNING COMMISSION - At their
November 23, 2015 meeting the Planning
Commission discussed:
V 15-03, Rowley Request for a Lot
Coverage Variance in Conjunction with a
Building Addition at 188
Fernwood
Street - Denied
Tree Ordinance Work Session: This
was a work session to discuss possible
amendments to the Tree Removal section
of the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 17.70.
The Planning Commission is scheduled
to meet December 21, 2015 at 6:00pm.
Helpful tips from your Cannon Beach Emergency Pre-
paredness Committee
Winterize Your Home:
• Winterize your home to extend the life of your fuel supply
by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-strip-
ping doors and windows, and installing storm windows or
covering windows with plastic.
• Winterize your house, barn, shed or any other structure
that may provide shelter for your family, neighbors, live-
stock or equipment. Clear rain gutters; repair roof leaks
and cut away tree branches that could fall on a house or
other structure during a storm.
• Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having
them cleaned and inspected every year.
• Insulate pipes with insulation or newspapers and plastic
and allow faucets to drip a little during cold weather to
avoid freezing. Running water, even at a trickle, helps
prevent pipes from freezing.
• All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the
outside and kept clear.
• Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure everyone
in your house knows how to use them. House fires pose
an additional risk, as more people turn to alternate heat-
ing sources without taking the necessary safety precau-
tions.
• Learn how to shut off water valves (in case a pipe bursts).
• Insulate your home by installing storm windows or cover-
ing windows with plastic from the inside to keep cold air
out.
• Hire a contractor to check the structural ability of the roof
to sustain unusually heavy weight from the accumulation
of snow - or water, if drains on flat roofs do not work
The Harbor’s Sexual Assault Peer Cen-
ter will be offering a multi-week support
group for women who are survivors of
sexual violence. This group meets Wednes-
days through Jan. 27, from 4 to 5 p.m.
For more information and to register
call Sharon at The Harbor: 503-325-3426,
ext. 106, or visit www.harbornw.org.
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To prepare for a winter storm you should do
the following:
• Before winter approaches, add the following supplies to
your emergency kit:
• Rock salt or more environmentally safe products to
melt ice on walkways. Visit the Environmental Protec-
tion Agency for a complete list of recommended
products.
• Sand to improve traction.
• Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment.
• Sufficient heating fuel. You may become isolated in
your home and regular fuel sources may be cut off.
Store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your
fireplace or wood-burning stove.
• Adequate clothing and blankets to keep you warm.
• Make a Family Communications Plan. Your family may
not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important
to know how you will contact one another, how you will
get back together and what you will do in case of an
emergency.
• A NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts alerts and warnings
directly from the NWS for all hazards. You may also sign
up in advance to receive notifications from your local
emergency services.
• Download FEMA’s Be Smart. Know Your Alerts and Warn-
ings for a summary of notifications at: www.ready.gov/pre-
pare. Free smart phone apps, such as those available from
FEMA and the American Red Cross, provide information
about finding shelters, providing first aid, and seeking
assistance for recovery.
• Minimize travel. If travel is necessary, keep a disaster sup-
plies kit in your vehicle.
• Bring pets/companion animals inside during winter
weather. Move other animals or livestock to sheltered
areas with non-frozen drinking water.
NOTICE OF VACANCIES
CITY COMMISSIONS, BOARDS & COMMITTEES
The City of Cannon Beach is seeking applications for the following vacancies:
BUDGET COMMITTEE: ONE (1) vacancy.
The primary responsibility of the Budget Committee is to
review and recommend the proposed annual budget for the
City. The Budget Committee meets on several occasions
between April and the end of June. Meeting times vary.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD: ONE (1) vacancy.
The Design Review Board reviews development propos-
als that are subject to the design review provisions of the
City’s zoning ordinance. There are five members on the
Design Review Board, and each serves a four year term. The
Design Review Board holds its regular meetings on the third
Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. and may also schedule
work sessions as needed.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE: THREE (3)
vacancies.
The primary responsibility of the Emergency Prepared-
ness Committee is to promote citizen preparedness through
education and make recommendations to the City Council.
The Emergency Preparedness Committee holds its regular
meetings on the last Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. and
may schedule work sessions as needed.
PLANNING COMMISSION: TWO (2) vacancies.
The seven-member Planning Commission’s primary
responsibility is to review and consider land use matters
and make determinations and recommendations regarding
appropriate and orderly physical development of the City
through the application of accepted standards and criteria.
The term of office is four years. The Planning Commis-
sion holds its regular meeting on the fourth Thursday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. and work sessions are scheduled
monthly as needed.
To be eligible to serve on a City committee, applicants
must have resided within the city or its urban growth bound-
ary during the one year immediately preceding appoint-
ment; or at the time of appointment, shall have owned
real property located within the city or its urban growth
boundary for at least one year immediately preceding ap-
pointment. Applications are available at City Hall, 163 E.
Gower Street, Cannon Beach, by email addressed to riggs@
ci.cannon-beach.or.us, or on-line at www.ci.cannon-beach.
or.us. Applications should be returned to Colleen Riggs,
City Recorder, Cannon Beach City Hall, and P.O. Box 368,
Cannon Beach, OR 97110 by Monday December 28 at noon.
For more information, please contact Colleen Riggs by email
or phone at (503) 436-8052.
CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED
Thursday & Friday December 24th & 25
as well as Friday January 1st
The recycle center will also be closed these days
