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Newspaper Page TextFriday, February 7, 2020 | Seaside Signal | SeasideSignal.com • A5 I believe in Bigfoot—do you? I believe in Bigfoot, aka Sasquatch. There it is, it’s out there. Of course you already know that if you have ever visited my ofﬁ ce here at the Bob Chisholm Community Center, I collect anything related to our giant hairy counter- parts. I became interested in the legendary beast after watching a TV docudrama in the mid 1970s called “The Legend of Boggy Creek.” It gave me nightmares for quite a while afterward, but it fueled my lifelong interest. I had the opportunity to attend Squatch Fest 2020 a couple of weekends ago at the Cowlitz County Event Center in Longview. Like any good dad would, I called my youngest son to let him know that he was going with me and I had already bought his ticket for the event. I picked him up that Saturday morning and off we went. We arrived at just about opening time and got in queue in the entry line with the other Squatch enthusiasts who had arrived before us. We spent some time looking over the vendor booths and their offerings. From T-shirts to beanies and every manner of Bigfoot related paraphernalia in between was represented. I couldn’t leave without something, of course, so a new T-shirt has become part of my permanent collection. The guest speakers included Derek Ran- dles and Shane Corson with The Olym- ‘THE BOB’ DARREN GOOCH pic Project, Cliff Barackman from Animal Planet’s show Finding Bigfoot, and Dr. Jeff Meldrum, an Anatomy and Anthropology Professor from Idaho State University. I had the opportunity to spend some time chatting with Dr. Meldrum, sharing some of my the- ories and gleaning some of his insight into the mystery. By now I am sure that the burning ques- tion is this: “Have you ever seen Bigfoot?” No, I have not seen Bigfoot. I have been an outdoorsman all of my life, spending untold hours in the woods and for all of that time I have never seen even a track from the elu- sive creature. While on a central Oregon hunting trip one year I experienced what I was later able to identify as a male grouse drumming, a sound that resonated so loud I could feel it in my chest. A fall elk hunt in the timber above Sea- side left my daughter and I scratching our heads after we experienced a deep, gut- tural growl from something just inside the tree line as we were making our way along an overgrown game trail. I attribute the sound to a cougar, but I never did get a glimpse of whatever it was that made the growling noise. I am sure it leads you to wonder how I could believe in something I have never seen. The answer is a simple one, I feel that enough cred- ible people have seen something that lays beyond explanation, and that they are similar enough in the details to be more than just a mythical phenomenon. If you are ever interested, I have posted a few interest- ing articles on my ofﬁ ce door. The author saw this sweater at the Sasquatch Fest. Guess One noteworthy article comes what is topping his 2020 Christmas list? from page 14 of the Seaside Signal dated Aug. 21, 2008. It’s part of the ﬁ nd him or her, but it sure is a good excuse “Yesteryear” section and was a report from to get out and enjoy nature! August 22, 1908 where a group of local    men set out to hunt for the “Phantom of Til- Every month, The BOB will bring you lamook Head.” It’s an interesting bit of his- information on current events and items tory from our own area. of interest here at the center. See you next Yes, I believe in Bigfoot and I may never month! How collars increase injury risk, and alternatives that work A nytime a dog is walked by leash attached to a collar, there is a risk of physical damage, not to mention emotional and behavioral. Even for dogs who do not tend to “pull” or owners who do not “jerk” the leash or collar, things can and do go wrong. For exam- ple, a person or a dog might panic over some unexpected stimulus and react before thinking. Here are some good reasons to forego the collar and use a well-ﬁ tted walking harness, such as a spook harness, instead: Injuries related to neck stress caused by tightening or sudden action to the collar can include whiplash, crushed or damaged tra- chea, larynx damage, and broken vertebrae. Neck and spinal cord injuries may result in paralysis or neuro- logical disorders. Tightening of a collar can CANINE CORNER RAIN JORDAN & DAHLIA restrict lymphatic and blood ﬂ ow to and from the head. Tightening of a collar can increase intraocular pressure. Eye prolapse, which is the eye slipping out of its place in the eye socket can be more or less severe. Some dogs will pull so much against a leash that their eyes begin to bulge out of the sock- ets; I myself had received phone calls about this from people seek- ing help for their dogs. Eye pro- lapse may result in vision loss and necessitates a veterinary visit. Per the Merck Manual, on severe eye prolapse, the eye should be “put back in place surgically” and the eyeball can usually be saved, but recovery of sight isn’t guaranteed. Rather, vision returns in about half of dogs. Other risks include hypothy- roidism and front limb nerve dam- age. Furthermore, collars are all too often slipped. The above risks are present with all collars, ﬂ at and tighten- ing, including martingales, which people tend to mistakenly believe are unslippable. If you’re wondering about how to ensure identiﬁ cation in case of dog loss, thank you! I prefer a simple cotton or nylon click-in closure collar with my phone number stitched on it, and tags attached. Never attach a leash to an identiﬁ cation collar. You also will need to microchip your dog in case the collar is lost, but the eas- ily accessible, instant identiﬁ ca- tion provided by a non-leashing collar is an extra protection that means any member of the public can call you to retrieve your lost dog rather than taking the dog to a shelter for chip scan and stray dog hold, which would be upsetting for most pet dogs. Some people don’t like to col- lar their dogs at all, due to risks of injury during play. In that case, you might create your own stretchable collar of a wide elastic band and Velcro closure, and write your phone number on it with indelible ink. This is inexpensive and it’s easy to make multiples. Supervise dogs playing in case one of them attempts to eat a torn off elastic collar. One of my dogs loved to pull off his playmate’s elastic collar and prance around the yard with his stolen prize. There are a few harnesses that, especially if not constructed or ﬁ t- ted properly, may tend to ride up and put pressure on a dog’s throat. Obviously, you’ll want to forego HAPPENINGS IN BRIEF Community Calendar Tae Kwon Do Friday, Feb. 7 6-7 p.m., ages 8 to adult; Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Dance Fitness 6:30-7:30 a.m., dance workout using primarily Latin rhythms, hip-hop and other energetic music to create a party-like at- mosphere, Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Awana Youth Group 6-8 p.m., age 3 to sixth-graders, North Coast Family Fellowship, 2245 N. Wahanna, Seaside; 503-738-7453. Wes Wahrmund Orcas of the Oregon Coast 6-9 p.m., The Bistro, guitar, 263 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach; 503-436-2661. Richard T. and Friends 6:30-9:30 p.m., New Orleans gumbo of soul, blues and R&B; Sweet Basil, 271 N. Hemlock. “Rising Star” classical pianist Baron Fenwick will perform Haydn, Rachmaninov, Chopin, and Prokovief, on Friday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., at Cannon Beach Community Church, located at 132 E. Washington St. in downtown Cannon Beach. Smoked Salmon 6-8 p.m., tunes ranging from pop to blues to jazz, Seasons Deli, 255 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach. Saturday, Feb. 8 Dance Fitness 8:30-9:30 a.m., dance workout using primarily Latin rhythms, hip-hop and other energetic music to create a party-like at- mosphere, Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Learn to Play Ukulele 9:45 a.m., for beginners, con- ference room, Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Ave- nue A; sunsetempire.com. Maker-Space Day Noon-3 p.m., Seaside Public Li- brary, 1131 Broadway. Sunday, Feb. 9 Tuesday, Feb. 11 Buﬀ et Breakfast Advanced QuickBooks Desktop 8:30-11 a.m., waﬄ es, omelets and more; American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside. Free Sunday Supper Doors open 3 p.m.; dinner at 4, all welcome; Our Lady of Vic- tory Church, 120 Oceanway, Seaside. Richard T. and Friends 5-8:30 p.m., New Orleans gum- bo of soul, blues and R&B; The Bistro, 263 N. Hemlock. Seaside Museum and Historical Society 5:30 p.m., board meeting, Hel- en Gaston Building, 570 Neca- nicum Dr. Black in Oregon 1840-1870 3 p.m., featuring Layne Sawyer, reference manager of the Ore- gon State Archives, sponsored by the Nehalem Valley Histor- ical Society; 225 Laneda Ave, Manzanita. Wes Wahrmund 6-9 p.m., classical guitar, clas- sical guitar, jazz and original tunes, The Bistro, 271 N. Hem- lock, Cannon Beach. 7:30-9:30 p.m., live music, Sea- side Brewing Co., 851 Broad- way. Coﬀ ee, crafts and conversation 10 a.m., senior group, Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A; sunsetempire. com. Pinochle Bill and Gary 6:30-9:30 p.m., mix of Ameri- cana and folk; Sweet Basil, 271 N. Hemlock. 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Commu- nity Center, 1225 Avenue A; sunsetempire.com. Jam Session Britnee Kellogg 7-9 p.m., originals and covers with country ﬂ air, Public Coast Brewing Co., 264 E. Third St, Cannon Beach; 503-436-0285. 6:30-8:30 p.m., featuring lo- cal musicians, Cannon Beach American Legion, 1216 N. Hemlock. SDDA Breakfast Noon, lunch meeting with fea- tured speakers; Shilo Ballroom, 30 N. Prom. Morse named to director position The Seaside Public Library hosts its monthly Team Trivia Tournament at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Teams can have up to six people. For more information on this event call 503-738- 6742 or visit www.sea- sidelibrary.org. Robert Morse, D.O., F.A.C.C., has accepted the position of specialty medical director for Prov- idence Seaside Hospital and clinics. Morse will con- tinue to see patients for their car- diovascu- lar needs at Prov- Robert Morse idence Heart Clinics in Sea- side and Astoria, as well as the newly opened car- diology clinic at Ocean Beach Hospital in Ilwaco, Washington. He will also continue to service in his roles as pres- ident of the medical exec- utive committee and med- ical director of respiratory therapy and the anti-coag- ulation clinic. Seaside is now accept- ing tourism grant applica- tions for the 2020-2021 ﬁ s- cal cycle. Up to $50,000 in grant funds are expected to be available. Those with a project or event promoting overnight stays in Seaside between July 1, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2021 are encour- aged to apply. The application deadline is May 8, 2020. Thursday, Feb. 13 Rotary of Seaside v S ERVING C LATSOP AND N ORTH T ILLAMOOK C OUNTIES Seaside Kiwanis Club Noon, lunch meeting, Pig ‘N Pan- cake, 323 Broadway, Seaside. Teen Tuesday 3:30 p.m., Lego day, Seaside Li- brary, 1131 Broadway. 5-7 p.m., folk, Americana and original tunes, The Bistro, 263 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach. Taco Tuesday Monday, Feb. 10 7:45-9:30 p.m., pick-up games, $3 drop-in; Broadway Middle School Gym, 1120 Broadway, Seaside. TOPS Night of trivia at Seaside Library Get tourism grant applications now Open gym basketball 8:30 a.m., Pig ’N Pancake, weekly speakers, discussions and a no-host breakfast; 323 Broadway, Seaside, 503-717- 1914, www.seasidedowntown. com. Thistle & Rose Muddy Souls 7 p.m., presented by Haystack Rock Awareness Program, fea- turing Colleen Weiler; Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock. 8:30-10:30 a.m., Clatsop Com- munity College South County, Room 2; https://bizcenter.org/ centers/clatsop-sbdc/our-class- es; email sbdc@clatsopcc.edu; 503-338-2402. 9:15 a.m., Take Oﬀ Pounds Sensibly focuses on healthy lifestyle chang- es for weight loss, meets weekly. North Coast Family Fellowship, 2245 N Wahanna Road, Seaside; ncﬀ church.org or 503-738-7453. those as well. Look also for a har- ness that does not lie on or put pressure on the shoulder and that does not loosen depending on the dog’s position, or otherwise pose a risk of slipping out. I prefer a spook harness, which has a third band around the waist, just at the bottom of the rib cage. This band is not for control or direction of the dog. It simply makes backing out of the harness very unlikely if not impossible. These can now be found online in specialty shops or can be custom ordered for your dog. If you’d like more informa- tion on spook harnesses, or source citations for collar risks, just drop me a note. Happy leash-to-harness walking! Rain Jordan, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, is a certiﬁ ed dog training and behavior profes- sional. Visit her at www.ExpertCa- nine.com. 5-7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway Street, Seaside. Sugar Thistles 5:30-7:30 p.m., blend of voices and original tunes, The Bis- tro, 263 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach. Celebrate Recovery 6-8 p.m., Faith-based 12 step recovery from hurts, habits and hang-ups, North Coast Family Fellowship, 503-738-7453. ‘Love’ Story Slam Wednesday, Feb. 12 Good Morning Seaside 8 a.m., Weekly coﬀ ee and net- working; Seaside Chamber of Commerce; contact for details, www.seasidechamber.com. Thistle & Rose 5-7 p.m., folk, Americana and original tunes, The Bistro, 263 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach. Adult Trivia Night 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. 6-8 p.m., hosted by Paciﬁ c Sto- ry Slam; Maggie’s On The Prom, 580 S. Beach Drive. Beaver Dam Analogues 7 p.m., Lower Nehalem Water- shed Council speaker series, featuring Steve Trask; Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Floating Glass Balls 7-9 p.m., folk, Americana and beachgrass; Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach. 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