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Newspaper Page TextFriday, August 16, 2019 | Seaside Signal | SeasideSignal.com • A3 Behavioral health forum planned for veterans The Astorian Photos Neal Maine/Paciﬁ c Light Images A cedar waxwing feeds its young. The Oregon Health Authority and the Ore- gon Department of Vet- erans Affairs are host- ing community forums on veterans behavioral health to help inform a ﬁ ve-year strategic plan to better meet the needs of veterans. As part of a state- wide tour, a forum will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 at the Astoria Armory. The state Legisla- ture invested $3.1 mil- lion over two budgets toward veterans behav- ioral health. The Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Vet- erans Affairs dedicated a portion of the funding to create a needs assess- ment study to identify challenges and opportu- nities for reforms. “Oregon veterans have given their time and talents to serve our nation in times of war and peace. I am deeply concerned about the challenges that veter- ans reported in access- ing behavioral health services,” Steve Allen, the health authority’s behavioral health direc- tor, said in a statement. While all the forums are free and open to the public, registra- tion is required. Reg- ister at https://conta. cc/2Oz7BYM. Jeepers creepers, as birders BUSINESS ﬁ nd paradise at Circle Creek Directory Mothing event this weekend FLOORING CCB# 205283 By CARA MICO For Seaside Signal Luxury vinyl planks and tile. The North Coast Land Conservancy’s Circle Creek Conservation Center is home to ﬂ ocks of birds, both resident and migra- tory, including cedar wax- wings, song sparrows and ﬂ ycatchers. Flycatchers are difﬁ - cult to see on a sunny day as they’re too busy hunt- ing. But resident bird expert Mike Patterson was pleased to see the rain on the August 2 bird excursion. The misty weather kept the elusive bird lower to the ground and thus easier to spot. There are more than 600 species of regional birds, including the ﬂ ycatcher. Other birds like the brown creeper were also out to play in the rain, skittering up and down the iconic Sitka spruce trees. “It’s always nice to get brown creepers,” said birder Mike Patterson after the two-hour bird watching event at Circle Creek. The bird event took a small group of birders from the Circle Creek barn through the west end of the property along legacy loop. Patterson has been involved in conservation on the North Coast since the late 1980s, but started bird- ing as a child. He blames his early obsession on “hang- ing around the wrong peo- ple” and having a biologi- cal bent. you walk on our reputation Flooring Installation 3470 Hwy 101 Suite 102 • Gearhart, Oregon 503.739.7577 • carpetcornergearhart.com FLOORING Randall Lee’s 0% FINANCING AVAILABLE Window Treatments, Fabric, Designer Wallpaper, Counter Tops, All Flooring and Miele Vacuums Visit Our Outlet! Randall Lee’s Seaside • 2311 N. Roosevelt Dr. • 503-738-5729 rlflooring@yahoo.com • www.RandallLeesFlooring.com Randall Lee’s Flooring Outlet • 3579 Hwy 101 Gearhart • 503-738-6756 Warehouse pricing • Open to the Public • Hundreds of instock rolls & remnants • In House Binding The western meadowlark, one of the species found at Circle Creek. “I’m creeping up on the 50 year mark, there’s very little in the way of local birds I haven’t seen and the ones I haven’t seen are rare,” said Patterson. To keep track of the birds he sees Patterson uses the apps eBird and iNaturalist. He encouraged the new and seasoned birders to make use of these resources. It’s easy to forget what you saw after a half century of bird- ing. Patterson has been for- tunate to have seen a vari- ety of life-time birds having lived in Africa for two years as part of the Peace Corps, including a black throated The American kestrel, one of 600 local species of birds. warbler. As to the why, Patterson is fascinated with the inter- connectedness of every- thing. In addition to birds, the group saw salamanders and a variety of other ﬂ ora and fauna. “Everything is amaz- ing, I bird the place not the birds. The bird makes no sense without the context,” explained Patterson. Upcoming events for the conservancy include a mothing workshop, also led by Patterson, to be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Cir- cle Creek Conservation Center. Mothing involves looking for and enjoy- ing the more than 1,200 regional moth species. The method includes looking for moths on the moth wall and in no-kill traps located throughout the property. While the mothing will largely be done near the barn, there will be some hiking. If you want to attend keep in mind that it’s rain or shine, there are no toilets on site and dogs are not allowed. Bring water and snacks and wear sturdy shoes. Registra- tion is required but the event is free. 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Kate Brown will appoint a new judge before she retires. The primary election is next May. “I decided it was best to do it before the election and if I do it now then some- one has an opportunity to be appointed to the position before the election to see if it’s something they really want to do,” Brownhill said. Lee Mer- rill, the trial court administra- Judge Paula tor, is also Brownhill retiring this fall. “Lee and I work really well together,” Brownhill said. “It seemed like a good date.” Brownhill chose a retire- ment option which requires her to work 35 days a year for ﬁ ve years. She will ﬁ ll in for judges in the county and around the state. 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