Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Cannon Beach gazette. (Cannon Beach, Or.) 1977-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 25, 2017)
August 25, 2017 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com • 3A State lifts campfire ban at some beaches Cannon Beach Gazette Beachgoers are once again free to light campfires at designated state beaches. The state lifted the tem- porary ban Tuesday, Aug. 22, meaning campfires, can- dles, charcoal briquettes and tiki-style torches will be al- lowed in designated areas. The state announced the re- striction last week on all open flames at state beaches. Since then, only fuel sources that can be easily turned off, such as propane stoves and fire pits in select areas, were allowed. The ban was instituted in anticipation of visitors this past weekend for the solar eclipse as well as increased fire danger due to hot, dry conditions. All permanent restrictions, including no fire- works and keeping fires con- tained in designated rings, still apply. High-visibility DUII enforcement is here JOSHUA BESSEX/EO MEDIA GROUP Fog is seen through the trees along North Fork Nehalem River. State seeks input on Nehalem River plan EO Media Group The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is taking feedback until mid-October on a proposal to add a 17-mile section of the Nehalem River to the state scenic waterways program. A scenic waterway desig- nation helps protect the sce- nic, natural and recreation value of a section of river by subjecting some activities within one-quarter mile of the bank to a review. The designation would include several miles of the river in southern Clatsop County between Henry Ri- erson Spruce Run Park and the Beaver Eddy Camp- ground. The designation would continue downriver to Cougar Valley State Park east of Nehalem. Public feedback will be used in a recommendation for or against the designa- tion. The state parks depart- ment will hold a hearing from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the North County Recre- ation District, 36155 Ninth St., in Nehalem. Comments can also be emailed to oprd.publiccom- ment@oregon.gov or mailed to: OPRD Scenic Waterway Study, 725 Summer St NE Suite C, Salem, OR 97301. The comment period clos- es Oct. 13. Over the Labor Day hol- iday, Clatsop County law enforcement agencies are participating in the “Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicants High Visibili- ty Enforcement” grant from Oregon Impact. As part of the grant, the law enforcement agencies have extra officers patrolling the roadways, specifically looking for impaired drivers. It is important to remem- ber that impairment is not limited to consuming alco- hol. Impairment can also be caused by marijuana, in- halants and other controlled substances, such as illegal drugs and prescription med- ications. Remember “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.” There are several ways to get home safely, such as having a designated driver, calling a taxi or walking. Taking a chance is not worth it. If you see someone you suspect may be operating a motor vehicle while im- paired, call 911 immediately. The 14 th Annual Cannon Beach Cottage & Garden Tour T HREE -D AY E VENT S EPTEMBER 8 TH - 10 TH , 2017 Cannon Beach Fire District receives grant, donation FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 6:00 p.m. Kicks off with concert & reception fea- turing Kelsey Mousley. Refreshments by Sweet Charity at Cannon Beach Chamber Hall (207 North Spruce Street) Tickets $15 X Series monitor and defibril- lator. “It (the monitor) helps with the standardization of equipment between the two agencies — the fire depart- ment and medic’s ambu- lance,” Benedict said. “This monitor will allow me to use my paramedic skills to its full abilities,” he said. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 12:00 p.m. Luncheon by Sweet Charity & Lecture by Dr. Doug Deur at the Cannon Beach Cham- ber Hall. Tickets $25 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Home & Garden Tour of north Cannon Beach. Tickets $35 6:00 p.m. Thistle & Rose Concert & Reception (Fall raffl e takes place at this time (included in cost of Home & Garden Tour ticket)) By Kaelia Neal EO Media Group The Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District re- ceived a $9,030 grant and a generous donation of $50,000. The Fire District applied for the Volunteer Fire assistance grant in April through the Or- egon Department of Forestry. The grant aids fire depart- ments in rural areas in im- proving their protection capa- bilities. By completing 602 in- kind match training hours, the fire district matched the grant for a total project cost of $18,060. “It will help us fight some of these fires in the wildland area — anything outside the city limits,” Fire Chief Matt Benedict said. The fire district also re- ceived a donation of $50,000 from the John Harrington Trust. Harrington was a resi- dent of Cannon Beach. A portion of the donation — $31,428 — is being used to purchase the Zoll Medical SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 11:00 a.m. Garden Tea & presentation by Dawn Hummel. Takes place at Cannon Beach Cham- ber Hall. Tickets $20 Weekend packages are $75 with discounts for members Advance Ticket purchases recommended For tickets call 503-436-9301 or visit www.cbhistory.org Custom Homes & Remodels Joe Zak General Contractor 503-440-1500 503-368-3920 zakconst@gmail.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured CCB#76743 zakconstruction.net