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Friday, December 14, 2018 | Cannon Beach Gazette | CannonBeachGazette.com • A3 Arts association among cultural award winners Group will partner with local academy By R.J. Marx Cannon Beach Gazette The arts in Clatsop County received a boost with the annual delivery of grant funds to local arts groups. Among award recip- ients was the Cannon Beach Arts Association, which received $500 to benefi t artists-in-residence. The Clatsop County County Cultural Coalition convened on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the River Inn at Seaside for the presentation of the group’s annual grant awards. The event provides state cultural funds through the coalition, said Charlene Larsen, co-chairwoman of the county coalition. The Seaside High School Choir directed by Kimber Parker provided holiday car- ols to introduce the event. Meagan Sokol of the arts association represented the group at the event. Founded in 1987, the association presents gallery exhibitions, workshops and classes for adults and children. “With this we’ll be able to start connecting with our local academy,” Sokol said, refer- ring to the Cannon Beach Academy, now in its second year. Other South County awardees included the Sea- side’s Museum and Histori- cal Society, which received a grant of $2,000. Funds will be used to modify the existing exit to enable eas- ier access for the disabled between the museum and the neighboring Butter- fi eld Cottage. Steve Wright accepted the gift on behalf Seaside Signal Clatsop County Cultural Coalition Grant winners. Back row: Dan McClure, Clatsop College Foundation; Graham Nystrom, Tillicum Foundation/KMUN; Steve Wright, Seaside Museum; Meagan Sokol, Cannon Beach Arts Association. Front row: Arthur Broten, Tillicum Foundation/ KMUN; Greg Jacobs, Finlandia Foundation; Jay Speakman and Jon Broderick, Fisher Poets; Annie Eskelin, Astoria Visual Arts; Denise Fairweather, Fairweather Gallery. of the museum. Denise Fairweather House and Gallery in Sea- side received a grant of $500, with money to be applied to “Estuary Science Art,” pro- Incentives for workforce housing First payout goes to Sea Lark apartment development By Brenna Visser Cannon Beach Gazette The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Dec. 3, to provide a work- force housing incentive to a developer from money generated from a new con- struction excise tax. Last year, city council- ors voted to apply a 1 per- cent tax on all building per- mits in an effort to raise money for workforce hous- ing projects. So far, the council has seen the fund as a way to provide fi nancial incentives to developers. Mike Clark, of Coaster Properties, will be the fi rst developer to receive the benefi ts to rebuild and expand the Sea Lark Apart- ments on Larch Street. The one-bedroom units, destroyed in a fi re last Feb- ruary, were one of the few affordable living options in town. He plans to expand the former fourplex into eight units. Clark will be reimbursed $19,000 for permit fees and systems development charges associated with the project, all based on the estimated $510,000 in con- struction costs. In order to be eligible for the incentive, Clark agreed to include a deed restriction that bars the units from ever becoming vacation rentals or condos. The agreement also requires that rent must not exceed 100 percent of the average median income for Clatsop County for the next 10 years. Based on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development pro- jections, the city estimates rent will be between $950 to $1,100 a month. The process is seen largely as a sign of prog- ress by city councilors and staff, who have been strug- gling to move the needle on workforce housing for years. Some on the council, however, have expressed concerns about the sustain- ability of the incentives. Only about $65,600 has been raised since the excise tax took effect in July 2017. The land-strapped city sees little development in com- parison to neighboring communities, limiting the growth and utility of the tax. But it’s a step in the right direction, Mayor Sam Steidel said. “I think this project will be a good trial run to see how it works,” Steidel said at a November work session. The most valuable and respected source of local news, advertising and information for our communities. www.eomediagroup.com moting an exhibit benefi ting the Wetlands Conservancy. The group will provide a traveling exhibit originating in Corvallis and then com- ing to Seaside. The show will include about 150 dif- ferent pieces, from water- colors to wood. County recipients include the Fisher Poets Gather- ing, Astoria Visual Arts and Coast Community Radio, among others. Oregon Cultural Trust board member Bereni- ece Jones-Centeno came to Astoria in 2008. “I was blown away by how much culture was being carried on through your efforts.” As a member of the Ore- gon Cultural Trust, she helps distribute $3 million per year to organizations throughout the state. “They get donations from taxpay- ers and they use that money, which is shared cultural coa- litions throughout the state,” Jones-Centeno said. Oregon is unique, she said, as businesses receive tax credits for money donated and money is matched by the cultural trust. “They’re able to dis- seminate much more money across the state because you do that. Your money grows a greater difference.” The cultural credit goes before the state Legisla- ture in 2019, and is at risk of disappearing. Residents can support the program by contact legislators, attending events, volunteering, as well as contributions. Reaching out to youth is a key component, Jones-Cen- teno added. “Remember there’s another generation coming right along. You may feel they’re not listening. They are. Students tell me over and over what people told me about something they weren’t paying attention to. Please, take them along with you.” CANNON BEACH POLICE LOG NOV. 23 10:48 p.m., 3300 block S. Hemlock: Offi cers were dis- patched to the Warren House Pub following a report of a disturbance. Subjects were trespassed from the premises and released to the custody of their mother. NOV. 24 3:39 a.m., Avenue A: Police assist Seaside police with two possible assaults believed to have taken place at the World Mark. 5:24 p.m., U.S. Highway 101: Police arrive at the scene of a single car crash; driver lost control of their vehi- cle and went into a ditch. No injuries reported. Police assisted in calling a tow truck to extricate the vehicle. NOV. 25 8:12 a.m., 100 block First Street: Police respond to a request for a welfare check on an individual who was located barely conscious in the shower. The person was transported to Providence Seaside Hospital. NOV. 26 8:53 p.m., 1100 block Spruce Ct: A loud person became noticeably quieter following a visit from the police. NOV. 27 9:27 p.m., Holladay Drive: The Cannon Beach police canine is brought to Seaside to assist Seaside police. NOV. 28 9:48 a.m., Les Shirley Park: Police check on a man whose mother thought he might be having a manic episode. Police spoke with subject who stated they were fi ne and just getting some fresh air. NOV. 29 8:56 a.m., E. Chisana: Police conduct a welfare check on an elderly woman. She’s fi ne. 10:10 a.m., W. First: Police assist a resident with unlock- ing a door. NOV. 30 8:49 a.m., 200 block N. Hemlock: Police take infor- mation on a cold burglary. DEC. 1 4:54 p.m., Spruce: Police speak to juveniles at the skate park said to be bully- ing another juvenile. They are warned of their behavior and advised of the helmet law. DEC. 3 11:45 a.m., 400 block W. Eighth: Police respond to a report from a contractor that a neighbor adjacent to the construction site has been harassing the contractor and contractor’s workers. The neighbor denies the allega- tion and says it’s not a prob- lem to “leave them alone” as they are “making a mess.” DEC. 4 7:54 a.m., Highway 101, MP 27: Police assist other agency in a rollover situation. DEC. 5 11:51 a.m. Highway 101 and Sunset Blvd.: Police assist a vehicle stuck in mud. A tow truck pulls the vehicle out. Haystack Holidays CANNON BEACH Holiday Foods Around The World Celebration… Coming to you on: Wed, Dec. 26 th thru Sat Dec. 29 th , 2018 off 20 Select % Signature Series International Festival of foods from 6 different countries! Special menus for each night, you will want to dine out all week for this extravaganza! Wednesday, December 26 th Newman’s at 988 – France 988 S Hemlock St, Cannon Beach • Call (503) 436-1151 Thursday, December 27 th Newman’s at 988 – France 988 S Hemlock St, Cannon Beach • Call (503) 436-1151 The Bistro – Spain 263 N Hemlock St, Cannon Beach • Call (503) 436-2661 Public Coast Brewing– Polynesian 264 E 3rd St, Cannon Beach • Call (503) 436-0285 Friday, December 28 th Holiday Shopping is Simple & SWEET!! Classic Assorted Chocolate Boxes & Custom or Prepacked Candy Baskets! All the traditional treats of the holidays, plus SO much more! • 2 LOCATIONS • (Easy & Convenient) Downtown Cannon Beach 256 N. Hemlock St & Seaside Outlet Mall Public Coast Brewing– Polynesian 264 E 3rd St, Cannon Beach • Call (503) 436-0285 Seasons Cafè – Thailand 255 N Hemlock St, Cannon Beach • Call (503) 436-1159 The Wayfarer Restaurant – Thailand 1190 Pacific Drive, Cannon Beach • Call (503) 436-1108 Saturday, December 29 th Public Coast Brewing– Polynesian 264 E 3rd St, Cannon Beach • Call (503) 436-0285 Sweet Basil’s Cafè – Korean 271 N Hemlock St, Cannon Beach • Call (503) 436-1539 EVOO Cooking School – Mediterranean 188 S Hemlock St, Cannon Beach • Call (503) 436-8555 Call the restaurants or go to Cannon Beach Chamber website for menu details at www.cannonbeach.org/events/Main-Events/Holiday-Foods-Around-the-World-Haystack-Holidays The Bands FINAL Holiday Concert THE Trail Band December 26 th WE CAN SHIP CANDY DIRECTLY TO YOU! CB: 503-436-2641 Seaside: 503-738-7828 www.brucescandy.com at the Coaster Theatre Doors open 6:30 pm Show at 7 pm Tickets $39 Purchase online at: cannonbeach.org
