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April 2013

Chamber News

2-5 Chamber News

6-7 Business News

8-9 Community News

10 Fun Facts

Free webinar to focus on small biz marketing

Join presenter Kevin Ferrasci O’Malley for a webinar, “Q & A Pick a Marketing Expert

Brain” on April 24. The Tillamook Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the webinar, which will be free for members. O’Malley, who has more than 25 years of successful small business marketing experience, will address the marketing needs of small business owners who operate within limited budgets and with small staffs. He aims to help small business owners become better at marketing to draw more

customers, create more profits and avoid costly mistakes During the free webinar, you can ask O’Malley any sales or marketing question you can think of, such as: What are Pinterest and Google+, and should I be using either or both in my business? What should I do to get more new customers? How do I help my sales reps become better closers? If you don’t have your own questions, feel free to listen in. The 30-minute webinar is scheduled for 10 a.m. To join, at 9:55 a.m. on

April 24, visit http://www.beaconliveweb.com, and enter Meeting Room ID 8888650 on the login page. Leave the PIN field blank. Enter your first and last name, company name and email address as requested. Click “Join Meeting.” In order to hear the audio and be able to ask your questions of the presenter please use your phone and dial 866-225-4944, enter the conference ID: 8888650, and then press #. Call the Chamber at 503-842-7525 for more information.

The 2nd Street Public Market, in downtown Tillamook, was the March 29 Tillamook Cash Mob destination.Twenty-five mobsters spent more than $500 and

were treated to shopping opportunities, freshly prepared food and live music. The market, which is located at the corner of 2nd and Main, features a number of year-round vendors selling everything from furniture to fresh sushi. It also hosts many musical performances throughout the year. Learn more at http://www.secondstreetpublicmarket.com. Meanwhile, the March Lunch Mob, held at Fat Dog Pizza, drew 19 people. The next Tillamook Cash Mob is scheduled for April 26. If you don’t want to miss a local Cash Mob, text “TillamookMobs” to 40404 for text alerts.

Chamber News

2nd Street Public Market

Cash Mob participants at the 2nd Street Public Market.

A mystery shopper. Local musicians perform at the 2nd Street Public Market.

Chamber News

Meet the Chamber Board & Staff

Jennifer Purcell, Chair Dave Lindstrom, Past President Connie Green

Dan Leuthold Gordon Plotts Kelly Cook

Samantha Swindler Justin Aufdermauer, Executive Director Tammy Samagaio, Office Manager

Chamber to host legislative conference calls

Sen. Betsy Johnson (D-Scappose)

Rep. Deborah Boone (D-Cannon Beach)

Sen. Arnie Roblan (D-Coos Bay)

Rep. David Gomberg (D-Lincoln Ciyt)

The Tillamook Chamber of Commerce is hosting a legislative conference call four mornings

per month. Stop in at the Chamber office, 3705 US 101, just south of the Cheese Factory, on your way to work and talk to Tillamook County legislators over the phone, or just to listen to live updates on the goings-on in Salem. . The conference call schedule is as follows: Sen. Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose), District 16, every first Tuesday at 7 a.m.; Rep. Deborah

Boone (D-Cannon Beach), District 32, every third Tuesday at 7 a.m.; Rep. David Gomberg (D-Lincoln City), District 10, the fourth Tuesday at 7 a.m., and Sen. Arnie Roblan (D-Coos Bay), District 5, every fourth Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. Johnson is co-vice chair of the Ways and Means Committee, co-chair of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development, and serves on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government. Roblan is chair of the Rural

Communities and Economic Development Committee and serves on the Education and Workforce Development, Judiciary, and Public Safety committees. Boone is vice-chair of the Energy and Environment Committee and serves on the Veterans’ Services and Emergency Preparedness Committee. Gomberg is vice-chair of the Human Services and Housing Committee and serves on the Education Committee and Ways and Means Subcommittee on General Government.

Chamber News

Local fashion!

Your local Tillamook Area Chamber now offers a large line of Tillamook Oregon apparel, including hooded sweatshirts for

adults & kids, several styles of tee-shirts, rain jackets, fleece jackets and for the stockings we offer mugs, bumper stickers and stuffed cows. Stop by the Chamber office M-F, 9-5 to pick up your items.

Business News

Despite a drier than normal winter in the area, the slide on the Cape Meares Loop Road between

mileposts 1 and 2.5 has continued a slow but steady movement, according to the latest survey taken from February 18 to March 14. Tillamook County closed the road on January 11, 2013 due to the extensive slide movement. The County has also received approval from the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) to conduct a geotechnical/geological study. This is the initial step in qualifying for federal emergency funds that may allow the County to assess slide damage and/or alternate routes The slide on the Cape Meares Loop Road became more noticeable following the November 2012 storm event when the County observed accelerated movement of an active landslide. Survey data indicated that portions of the road moved up to 9 feet between 2007 and 2013, although most of the movement has occurred since November 2012. The most recent survey data indicates more steady slow movement even though it has been a relatively dry winter. Cape Meares Loop Road is part of the Three Capes Scenic Loop which connects Cape Meares State Park, Cape Lookout State Park and Cape Kiwanda State Park. Bay Ocean Road often has landslides in the area from Memaloose Boat ramp to the Bay Ocean Dike Road. The County continues to monitor the landslide movement and is working with emergency responders, residents and others on available options for emergency response. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is also monitoring an area of cracked pavement just south of the Happy Camp slide on OR Hwy 131 that was repaired in 2011. Many of Oregon’s costal routes including OR 131

have a long history of slide movement because of the steep hillsides, types of soils and heavy precipitation. The crack on OR 131 has been slow-moving and noticeable for at least the past 10 years. ODOT geologists, engineers and maintenance crews will continue to monitor Hwy 131 and other slide prone areas, and pave and patch when necessary, according to Lou Torres, an ODOT public information officer. Residents are reminded that they should prepare their Emergency kits, and check the NOAA website for more information, http://www.stormready.noaa.gov/ Both the County and ODOT understand the importance of these coastal highways and will continue to monitor these areas on a regular basis. Maintaining safety for the travelling public is a top priority based on available resources. For more information, please call your County Road Department at 503-842-3419. We take pride in serving the public by providing, maintaining, and preserving a safe and efficient county road network, and quickly responding to weather events and hazards. We protect the public’s investment by working with our partners and targeting resources to minimize long-term costs while providing the best possible service. Please visit www.co.tillamook.or.us/gov/pw/default/htm for more information.

Cape Meares Loop Road still sliding

Liane Welch, Tillamook County Roads Department Director

Quilt raffle to benefit Garibaldi Museum

The Garibaldi Museum is raffling a donated quilt to raise funds for its operations. Local crafter Barbara Trout designed and made the

quilt. Caffeinated Quilting & Design donated the materials. With waves of stitching over a sea of stars, the quilt is one-of-a-kind. Proceeds will go toward enhancing the museum’s mission of showcasing the maritime heritage of the Pacific Northwest by focusing on Captain Robert Gray and the historic vessels, the Lady Washington and Columbia Rediviva; encouraging studies in the construction, sailing, navigation and other related maritime and oceanic activities; recognizing the literature, art, music and dance related to the age of sailing; and providing

services to communities throughout the Pacific Northwest geographical region through community educational programs for all ages, in order to develop knowledge and understanding of the cultural and historical aspects of shipbuilding, sailing, navigation and other related activities. Tickets, of which only 5,000 will be sold, cost $1 each or six for $5. They are available at the Garibaldi Museum, which is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Monday. The drawing will be held during the museum’s annual open house in November. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. Call the museum at 503-322-8411 for more information.

My first car helped propel me into the computer security industry.

No, it didn’t have a computer onboard, it was a 1975 Triumph Spitfire. The car was awesome fun when it ran, but every weekend I was out fixing the darned thing. In keeping that Spitfire running I learned that I could work with my hands. I never thought I had much mechanical inclination, but working on that car taught me I liked to work with my hands and that helped lead me to a career in electronics. Working in electronics lead me to computers and the rest, like the 1975 Triumph I sold for parts, is history. So what was your first car? Why thank you for giving me your password! Huh? Where did that come from? This is how the bad guys can access many of your accounts. You know the password reset questions? The ones where you provide an answer to a question if you forgot your password? Well, if I can get the answer from you then I can reset your password and steal your account It’s a shame that almost nobody ever tells you this, but you should not give the correct answer to password reset questions. It is too easy for someone to guess the answer or trick you into giving them the answer to these questions. Once armed with the correct answer an attacker can reset the password to your account. Don’t think that your account isn’t of interest or value to anybody, it is. Email accounts are very useful to spammers and con artists. Typically it will be your contacts that are attacked by the con artist. A malicious attachment may masquerade as a picture. Your friends, relatives and business contacts are far more likely to open emails and attachments if they come

from your account. I recommend using a password management program. Password management programs allow you to use different passwords without having to memorize all of them. All you have to remember is the master password, so it needs to be a very good password. There is generally one correct answer to each security challenge question and an infinite number of incorrect answers. The tricky part becomes remembering what the wrong answer you provided was. There are different methods of dealing with this. Password management programs allow you to write down notes. Your notes can include the fictional answers to your security questions. A less recommended approach is to use a theme. Perhaps you are a Star Wars fan. First pet might be Chewbacca. Your mother’s maiden name might be Skywalker. Your first car, the Millennium Falcon, and your first job might have been a droid repair person.

Another less recommended approach is to replace your details with your best friend’s details. Using the same answers repeatedly is why the last two options are less secure then a password management program, but it is still far more secure than using the correct answers Sarah Palin is probably the best known victim of a password reset attack. If you forgot or did not know about it, you can read about it here http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/attacker-hacking-sarah-palins-email-was-easy/1939. If Palin was not famous the story would not make the news, but you don’t have to be famous or even have enemies to be a victim of this common attack. I recommend you change the answers to your password reset questions as soon as possible to improve the security of your accounts!

Randy Abrams

Independent Security Analyst

Business News

Abrams Cyber Tips: It all started with my first car

Community News

April 16 Legislative Conference call with State Representative Debra Boone,= Time 7:00 am Location: Chamber office

April 16 Successful Small Business Mobile Marketing Webinar Time: 3:00 pm. Contact Chamber for more details and link

April 17 Open House at Port of Tillamook Bay 4000 Blimp Blvd. 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

April 17 to May 8 Let’s Get Growing Plant Science & Fun Time: 2:30-5:00 Location: OSU Extension office 2204 Fourth St., Tillamook Youth in grades 3-8/Fee $30 for 4-H members Additional fee for non-members Contact: 503-842-3433

April 18 Managing the Generations in the Workplace Seminar Room 214 at TBCC 9:00 am to noon. Call 503-842-7525 to register

April 19 Jam Session Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: 2nd Street Public Market Tillamook

April 20 Grand Opening for new Chamber member Tangled Yarns, 207 Main Ave. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with ribbon cutting at Noon

April 20 Alex Herder & Rosie will be performing Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Location: 2nd Street Public Market, Tillamook

April 21 Swiss Breakfast Time: 8:00 am to 11:00 am Location: Tillamook Swiss Hall,4605 Brookfield Ave. Fee: $7.00 Contact: 503-842-6954

April 24-26 Multi-Modular Preschool Exams Ages: 3-6 Location: Tillamook Co. Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St. Contact: 503-815-2292/503-368-2292/503-965-2292

April 25-27 Netarts Community Club Rummage Sale Time: Fri-8:00 am to 5:00 pm/Sat.-9:00 am to 1:00 pm Contact: 503-815-3513

April 26 Coaster will be performing Time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Location: 2nd Street Public Market, Tillamook

April 27 Fourth Quarter will be performing Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: 2nd Street Public Market, Tillamook

April 27 Spring Home & Garden classes Home Classes: 8:45-10:15 am Homemade Condiments 10:30-noon Sunday Dinner Apple Pie 12:45-2:15 Making Mediterranean food 2:30-4:00 Learn to make a Mosaic Garden Classes: 8:45-10:15 am Spring Flower Arranging 10:30-noon Growing Succulents on the Coast

Out & About in Tillamook County

The tufted puffin is one of many birds that frequent Pacific City, home of the Birding & Blues Festival.

Community News

This year’s Relay for Life is scheduled to begin 10 a.m. on June 29 and end

at 10 a.m. on June 30 at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path.

Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events, up to 24 hours in length. The local Relay event will include ceremonies to honor the lives of those lost to cancer, as well as fight back against the disease by raising much needed funds. For more information, call 503-842-5468, or visit http://tinyurl.com/cgqjf8f. The local Relay committee continues to look for volunteers and sponsors to help make the 2013 Relay a success.

Relay for Life on for June 29

12:45-2:15 How to Use & Care for Tools Correctly 2:30-4:00 Extend the Growing Season Contact: 503-842-3433

May 3 Business Hazardous Waste Collection Day APPOINTMENT ONLY Location: Tillamook County Transfer Station, 1315 Ekloff Rd. Contact: 503-815-3975

May 3 Habitat for Humanity’s “Taste of Italy” Dinner Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Nazarene Church, 2611 Third St., Tillamook $10 for adults/$6 for kids 12 & under Contact: 503-842-7472

May 4 Tillamook County Master Gardener Assoc. Plant Sale Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Location: Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 E. Third St. Contact: 503-355-2792

May 4 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Location: : Tillamook County Transfer Station, 1315 Ekloff Rd. Contact: 503-815-3975

May 4 “Mews at the Museum” Adoptathon Time: noon to 3:00 pm Location: Garibaldi Museum 112 Garibaldi Ave. Contact: 503-322-8411

May 5 Garibaldi Museum presents artist Michael Mason Time: 2:00 pm to 4;00 pm Location: Garibaldi Museum, 112 Garibaldi Ave. Admission fee: $3.00 for adults/seniors & kids $2.50/kids 5 & under free Contact: 503-322-8411

May 7 St. Alban’s Annual Ham Dinner Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 2102 Sixth St., Tillamook Contact: 503-842-6192 May 18-May 19 Rockaway Beach Annual Kite Festival The Wayside 103 1st Street, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136 Call 503-355-8108 to register, or for more informaiton.

Out & About in Tillamook County continued ...

The story of Tillamook County began on August 14, 1788 when Captain Robert Gray, an

American sailing the sloop “Lady Washington,” anchored in Tillamook Bay thinking he had found the “great river of the West.” This was the first landing on the Oregon coast. In its early years, the town of Tillamook, the first community to be settled in the county, bore the names Lincoln and Hoquarten, the latter believed to be an Indian name meaning “the landing.” Its name was eventually changed to Tillamook, an Indian word meaning “land of many waters.” The first settler in the vicinity was Joseph Champion, who came in 1851 and made his home in a hollow spruce tree he called his “castle.” Within months other settlers came – all bachelors. In 1852, the first two families arrived to make their homes. Each successive year brought more families. On Dec. 15, 1853, Tillamook County was created by an act of legislature. In 1854, the first election was held, the first census taken, the first school started and the keel laid for a community ship: the “Morning Star.” The “Morning Star” was built out of economic necessity because shipwrecks had destroyed all transportation that had carried local dairy products, fish and potatoes to market. The vessel was built by the combined efforts of Tillamook’s settlers. Most of the materials came from the forest, but iron work from a

wrecked ship was laboriously packed on horseback from the Clatsop beaches by way of Neahkahnie Mountain. Sails were purchased from the Indians who had salvaged them from a ship wrecked near Netarts. Pitch was used to caulk the craft. Paint was not available. The ship was launched in the Kilchis River on Jan. 5, 1855, and for some years made possible the existence of the pioneers and development of Tillamook County. In 1861 Thomas Stillwell, aged 70, arrived with his family from Yamhill and purchased land. The following year he laid out the town that would become Tillamook and opened the first store. In 1866 the first post office was opened and the town was permanently renamed Tillamook. An election in 1873 chose

Tillamook as the county seat. The first public building was the jail built that same year. Tillamook became an incorporated city in 1891. The first County Courthouse and City Hall were erected in the early 1890s. Today, Tillamook’s City Hall is located at 210 Laurel and occupies the former Tillamook Post Office, which moved to a new facility on 1st Street in 1986. The building is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. It opened as a post office in 1925. In 1943, as part of a national public works program, the U.S. Treasury Department commissioned native Tillamooker Lucia Wiley to paint a mural on one inside wall of the building. It is entitled “The Landing of Captain Robert Gray in 1788.”

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Fun Facts

The Morning Star II heading to Portland in 1959 as part of Oregon’s centennial festivities. (Photo: Tillamook County Library)