[wmm] Reminder: Wednesday Morning Zoom Meeting tomorrow Apr 29 at 9am

[George Vetter]

Here is the log-in for tomorrow's WMM at 9:00:

Via computer, you will be required to download the app so please
download it prior to the meeting.
-Go to this weblink: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3843649054
-If you need an ID, here it is:  384 364 9054

If you'd like to call in, instead...
-Call 646-568-7788
-It will prompt for meeting ID:   384 364 9054
-It will prompt for participant ID, just hit pound key

Thank you,
Hannah

Note1: Tomorrow (Wednesday) at 130pm is a Travel Oregon Webinar with
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MEETING NOTES

Wednesday, April 22th, 2020
Zoom Meeting, Participants: 11
Attendees: JasonS, MaryBethC, ErikO, RickH, JimP, KenP, GregS,
MicheleF, JeneeP, BruceSD, GeorgeV
Notes by George Vetter

Quick note: As always, Wednesday Morning Meetings (WMM) are freeform
without an agenda - anything and everything relating to the concerns
of residents and businesses can be discussed.

ErikO: Anyone who applied, but failed to receive money in the first go
round of PPP funding should not have to reapply to get money on the
2nd round - which is before Congress now. GeorgeV: Any business who
has not already applied should go to their bank now to inquire.

JeneeP & ErikO: The application is extensive and took more than half a
day to complete.

BruceSD: The City Council met this week. 50% of the Lodging Tax due
now for the City's 3rd quarter will be deferred to July 15th. Anyone
who already has paid can defer in the next quarter. A Committee of
three (Jim Paino, Barb Knop and Carolyn Probst) was appointed to
advise the Council on how to use $302,000 as grants for Cannon Beach
businesses. There will be an application process that is intended to
take no more than an hour to complete. Cannon Beach remains closed to
visitors until May 5 at which time the Council will reconsider.

RickH: As Cannon Beach Emergency Manager, Rick gets daily updates from
County and State agencies. Cannon Beach will coordinate with
neighboring towns as we move toward reopening our towns. Guidelines
for reopening will be coming from Federal, State and County agencies
and are being formulated now. It is not clear now, but reopening may
involve masks, barriers, distancing, capacity, etc. A community
log-in/call-in meeting will be set up once there is information to
share about reopening. There have been 2002 cases of Covid-19 in
Oregon. 5% of those tested are positive. Clatsop County has had 6
cases. There are no Covid-19 patients in the Seaside or Astoria
hospitals. The county just received 5000 test kits - 40,000 are
needed. The procedure once we are out of emergency mode will be 1.
Test. 2. Trace. 3. Isolate. The City website is be updated most
everyday -https://www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us

JasonS: It is important to give business owners time to prepare their
businesses for re-opening based on new safety requirements. That will
take place at the Community meeting mentioned above.

JimP: The Chamber received 60 responses from their survey for feedback
to the City. Many businesses are uncertain of going forward. Without
assistance and depending on how long they are closed down, some may
not come back. Or may fail once back if sales do not come back strong.

GregS: The Waves Motel's 60 units normally get about 20 cancellations
a month - but now are getting 5 to 6 times that number. No
reservations are being taken for any days in May before Memorial Day.
They are getting about 5 reservations a day now for Summer.

GeorgeV: Bend City Council met last week and opted to continue to
allow visitors citing data showing that citizens, visitors and the
lodging industry have been acting responsibly and that further
restrictions are not necessary at this time. Golf courses are open
where social distancing is practiced. No one touches anything that has
not been sterilized. All reservations and transactions take place
online or on the phone.

JimP: Sandcastle 2020 was set over a year ago for June 13th. The
committee is moving forward with plans for now but will re-evaluate on
May 7th. Alternate dates being considered are Aug15 and Sept 26
(mostly based on tides).

RickH: It is impossible to predict now when an "all clear" will come.
It is too early. New data is coming in constantly.

New at today's meeting - Michele Fritzer. She and husband Dave own a
lot in Cannon Beach and plan to retire here. They have a couple
businesses in Hillsboro - Cleanway and Noble Investment Properties.
Michele suggests that people who have not attended an online meeting
using Zoom before, go to https://zoom.us now and sign up for free.
Then when you get a notice and a link to a meeting you will be ready
to go. Zoom meetings can be accessed by phone also.

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Wednesday, April 15th, 2020
Zoom Meeting, Participants: 10
Attendees: JasonS, MaryBethC, HannahO, ErikO, RickH, JimP, KenP,
GregS, AricaS, GeorgeV

JimP: The City Council met last night online via Zoom. There were 51
connections to the meeting. Council will meet again next week to
decide on 1. Whether to defer the first quarter Transient Room Tax
which is due now. 2. Use of $302K of Lodging Tax reserves to assist
businesses suffering financially as a result of circumstances outside
their control and 3.  Whether to forgive part of current sewer and
water charges. The town is still closed to visitors into early May.

JimP: The City thru the Chamber is looking for feedback from the
business community. The Chamber sent out an email this morning; Please
fill out the short survey at
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Action-Needed-This-Week-.html?soid=1114613089700&aid=Oh57sAIuxpg.

KevinL from yesterday's Chamber Breakfast Meeting: Anyone who applied
for a government loan before March 30th and has not received a
response need to re-apply.

RickH: The Oregon virus curve is currently projected to peak on Apr 26th.

JimP: Our local banks can only loan money to the extent they have
capital to back those loans. Columbia Bank has reached their limit.

GeorgeV: Is the $302K the city has available to  assist businesses
enough to make much of a difference is spread among all businesses. A
one-size-fits-all approach does not seem appropriate. Small businesses
are much more likely to need assistance to stay afloat.

GregS: Besides the $302K the City has identified, there is also $400K
the City got from the County's Transient Lodging Tax. The Council has
said it is untouchable because it has been designated for purchase of
the vacated Elementary School property. Considering the gravity of
having closed the town to all visitors, this $400K should be included.
It is frustrating that nothing is being heard from the City.

EricO: From what is being posted on Cannon Beach Facebook pages,
people will come to Cannon Beach without encouragement once
limitations are lifted.

MaryBethC: Until we have testing, we need to be cautious. There just
isn't enough data yet.

KenP: Japan is experiencing a second wave of the virus.

RickH: A relapse (second wave) is expected in August. There have been
6 cases of COVID-19 in Clatsop County. There have been no admissions
to Clatsop County hospitals for COVID-19.  Both hospitals have testing
available. Cannon Beach is the only city in Oregon to ban visitors. By
law this ban must be evaluated every 10 days.

JimP: The local Food Bank has been hit hard and in need of donations.
Donations can be dropped at the the Chamber on Tuesdays.

GeorgeV: A "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" website to match up people
who need help with people who offer help has been set up by Amy Fowler
at https://www.coastmutualaid.org

Mary BethC: Cannon Beach CERT is ready to help:

1.  Are you in a high risk category due to preexisting health issues
or being over 60?

If yes-
A.     Do you have a good support network?
B.     Can we help you with grocery delivery, or prescription pickup?
C.     Would you be interested in a “Meals on Wheels” type of
delivery? This service may be available soon and may have a fee
associated with it.
D.     Do you have other needs not already mentioned?
E.      Do you know anyone else that we should contact?
Contact CannonBeachCERT at gmail.com or 503-880-4425 to get the resources you need.
If no:
2.      Would you be willing to be available to help on specific
projects as the need becomes clear?
Contact CannonBeachCERT at gmail.com or 503-880-4425 to offer your help.

GeorgeV: At tonight's Bend City Council meeting, a resolution to ban
Short Term Rentals failed to pass.

Meeting log-in details will be forthcoming for next Wednesday, April
22nd at 9:00am. You will need to click on the link that you get then.
Each Zoom meeting has it's own ID.

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Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

Zoom Meeting, Participants: 10

Attendees: JasonS, GeorgeV, MeghanR, HannahO, ErikO, CindyB, JimP,
KenP, MaryBethC, GregS

GeorgeV: In Bend, 65F and sunny

HannahO: We’ve been mostly doing maintenance at the Sea Breeze Court

JimP: We’ve been getting information to business owners about the
Payroll Protection Program and many inquiries.  There are options
available online, including forgiveness programs for those still
employing and/or rehiring to pre-COVID-19 levels.  Not sure about a
timeframe as to how long the employees must stay employed.  Updated
information about the Coronavirus in Cannon Beach can be found here:
https://www.cannonbeach.org/coronavirus-update/

Additionally, you can apply for both loan programs, if approved you
don’t have to use them, just can’t use both for the same thing.

GregS: 1099s should be counted, there is a worksheet calculator
available on the Columbia Bank site, it I a downloadable Excel
Spreadsheet that can be found here,
https://www.columbiabank.com/docs/default-source/pdf/payment-protection-program-calculator.xlsx?sfvrsn=cd1b1007_2

HannahO: How is the city contacting lodging properties to inform them
of the resolutions?  It doesn’t seem that all properties are aware or
abiding.

JimP: No solid answer was given at the city council meeting, Bruce
said he would double check how they are going about contacting
properties.

JasonS: Letters were sent to the properties from the city to notify
them of the changes.  There have not been violators as far as they
know, however you can anonymously notify PD if you notice a violation.

GregS:  He’s reached out to some properties that seem unaware.
Currently, Astoria lodging shut down through May 18th, Cannon Beach is
currently through April 30th.

GeorgeV: Have any tourists been cited for being in town.

JasonS: No citations have been given, all warnings have been
compliant.  No plans to close beaches.  Food pantry has had a large
increase in demand, please give donations.

GeorgeV: Why did Seaside close beaches?  Would that happen in Cannon Beach?

JasonS: Beaches are too attractive to tourists, sunny day and want to
get out of town.  Cabin fever getting people out.  Spatial distancing
doesn’t matter, it’s trying to keep visitors out because they
overwhelm resources.

CindyB: Employees are laid off and Ecola Seafoods have been closed.
Getting regular calls wanting to know if they’re open and where to get
food in Cannon Beach.  Not open for take-out, however will sell fish
to locals.  We want business and there has been plenty of calls about
business, but want to protect self and employees too.

JimP: Seattle and Portland tourists should not be coming right now,
the Chamber has been getting a lot of calls too.

JasonS: It’s a gray area, as long as numbers of people are down we
should be okay.  But we also need to let people know that town is
closed.

GeorgeV: What resources are most important?

JasonS: Medical, police, fire, etc. these have been wound up dealing
with fights and alcohol recently.  People using resources from stores.

GeorgeV: However, if this was a normal time frame, more visitors would
be coming and using those resources due to spring break and holidays.
We’re past hoarding of supplies into a new normal.

CindyB: Would the city consider opening up before Memorial Day?
That’s a big date and a lot of business.

JimP: It’s the county department of public health, CDC that makes
those sorts of calls.  The city is taking direction from what they are
saying.

Mary BethC: Cannon Beach CERT is ready to help:

1.  Are you in a high risk category due to preexisting health issues
or being over 60?

If yes-
A.     Do you have a good support network?
B.     Can we help you with grocery delivery, or prescription pickup?
C.     Would you be interested in a “Meals on Wheels” type of
delivery? This service may be available soon and may have a fee
associated with it.
D.     Do you have other needs not already mentioned?
E.      Do you know anyone else that we should contact?
Contact CannonBeachCERT at gmail.com or 503-880-4425 to get the resources you need.
If no:
2.      Would you be willing to be available to help on specific
projects as the need becomes clear?
Contact CannonBeachCERT at gmail.com or 503-880-4425 to offer your help.

GeorgeV: Does anyone want to do an online meeting again next week?
Was this useful?

JimP: Very encouraged by this.

CindyB: Yes, it worked well.

Meeting log-in details will be forthcoming for Wednesday, April 15th at 9:00am


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George's Message 24Mar2020

Oregon restaurants, including Pizza a Fetta are restricted to
carry-out only at this point, therefore tomorrow's Wednesday Morning
Meeting will not take place.

Signs have been posted on 101 - see Mark Mekenes' photo from this
mornings surf report below. As this invasive virus takes its course,
we all need to keep are 6-foot separation and sanitize regularly. We
also need to stay mentally and physically fit and ready to return to
life after Covid-19. We all have projects at home that we never seem
to have time to complete. No excuses now! Great time to clean out and
organize the attic, garage, closet, etc. And how about the yard - it
can probably use some TLC.

I used the past week to complete my scanning of nearly 2500 photos
from 1986 - black and white negatives, color negs, slides, prints,
etc. I have now posted photos from 1970 thru 1986 at
https://gvfa.smugmug.com/LookingBack. I moved to Cannon Beach and
opened El Mundo in 1977. The store was 200 sq ft for $38/mo.

As for the Vetter Estate Sale, after being cancelled this past
weekend, it is on hold till such time that it is appropriate.

The Cannon Beach Chamber has been very proactive in gathering
information as the City, County and State have set guidelines,
resolutions and orders - including local business updates. See
https://www.cannonbeach.org/coronavirus-update/.

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Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
Participants: 8
Attendees: JimK., ErikO, HannahO, GregS, MelodieC, MarcR, ChrisO, AaronH
Notes by Hannah Ostrander

GregS: George Vetter Estate Sale is next week. George says: The George
& Paula Vetter Family Estate Sale at 3823 Pacific in Tolovana by the
CB Academy is just a week away. Local estate liquidators Larry and Kay
Marshall say this is their biggest yet. Everything on three floors and
the garage must go. Our children grew up here plus we have accumulated
lots of stuff from El Mundo's 3 retail stores and the George Vetter
FotoArt gallery. Our smaller Bend condo came furnished so almost all
our furniture, beds, desks, cabinets, tools, toys, games, equipment,
fixtures, cameras/photos, art, collections, etc will need to find new
homes. There are over 400 albums including lots of classical, over 100
videos including kids Disney, over 100 music CDs, hundreds of books,
several TV's & stands, an 8-post king-size brass bed, closets of
clothes, two bikes, a twin baby jogger by Racing Strollers, CityBug
Electric Scooter, golf clubs, bags, balls, net, etc, etc, etc.  The
Sale is advertised as starting Thursday (Mar 19), but Wednesday (Mar
18) from 3-6pm is Invitation-Only. You are invited. Bring your truck.
See photos at www.cbor.us/3823Pacific. Photos of the what you will
find on Wednesday will be added this weekend.

HannahO: We’ve had a few coronavirus cancellations and other such
concerns. Multnomah county has had their first case.

HannahO: Also, our trip to Israel has been cancelled due to travel restrictions.

MarcR: Homeless camps (like in Portland) are likely hotspots for
disease transmission.  Met with the new beach ranger, Eric, who is
ready to tackle illegal beach fires with warnings and (if that doesn’t
work) $400 citations.  Marc and Eric are working together to create
educational flyers for hotels about beach fires.  Recently the fire
department went to Ecola State Park to do a rope drill and the road is
completely gone and there doesn’t seem to be a plan in action for
repairs.

HannahO: Ecola is normally a Whale Watching Spoken Here! location,
however the Neahkahnie Overlook and Fort Stevens will be the closest
locations for this Spring Break.  Volunteers will be placed at those
sites March 21-28 from 10:00am-1:00pm.

GregS: The wayward boat that was pulled off of Arcadia Beach has torn
apart and removed from the Tolovana Wayside Parking Lot.

GregS: The Savor Cannon Beach event is this weekend, over 500 tickets
have been sold for the Saturday events.

JimK: Food for Savor will be pre-wrapped and delivered to limit any
possibility virus transmissions, festival coordinators are working to
be proactive.

ChrisO: OreGrown ribbon cutting is this Friday, they will be selling
apparel, CBD, and cannabis. The community church will be having the
Season of Lent on Friday at 12:00pm.  Business After Hours is at the
Columbia Bank on Thursday, March 19th from 5-7:00pm, Pelican will have
booze.  The North Coast Tourism Management Network had a public open
house event on Monday, March 9th and about 80 people attended, many of
whom had not interacted with the network before.  Jim Paino spoke
about transportation and car free options that visitors can take to
get to the beach and once they are here.  Much of this network has
been modeled after a program that took place in the Columbia Gorge
with Travel Oregon a few years ago.  Also, the Chamber put together an
“Ecola Alternatives” page.

GregS: The TAC met recently to review the final reports from grant
recipients in the 2018-2019 cycle.  Also, the City has bought the
elementary school and used TAC funds to assist, which will be repaid
over 3 years.  The City is receiving ~$350,000/year through the 1%
county tax which is planned to go towards the elementary school.
Steve Sinkler has just began his 2nd term on the committee.

MarcR: The Fire Department is looking to apply for TAC funding for
Fire Conferences in November and February that will bring rural
departments together for training, lectures, and low season revenue.

>From Karen at City Hall: Reminders regarding the revised city
ordinance about not feeding wild animals in Cannon Beach are currently
 being distributed.  The printed reminder comes as a 5"x7" post card
type hand out that will go to all hotels, restaurants and retailers.
A poster is also available should the business not desire the hand out
cards.  A sample of the poster can be seen in each of the kiosk
locations around town as an additional reminder to visitors.  Please
begin distributing the reminders to visitors coming to Cannon Beach
beginning immediately.  The Chamber will have additional quantities
should you run out. This is a one time communications blast to help
get the word out on this important ordinance change this spring/summer
season. Should you have any questions, please contact the City Public
Works Director, Karen La Bonte at 503-436-8068.


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Wednesday, March 4th, 2020

Participants: 8
Attendees: JimK, ErikO, HannahO, GregS, MelodieC, MarcR, ChrisO, RickH
Notes by Hannah Ostrander

MelodieC: She nominates bunnies as the official CB critter.

HannahO: Nominates Roosevelt Elk as the official mammal.

JimK: There’s a community that sells shares of installed solar panels,
electricity goes to emergency management needs and those that purchase
the shares receive savings due to the renewable energy.  Also, they
save by not paying for the installation and upkeep costs.

JimK: Asked about local investments for the common good

MarcR: Invalid fund that was started by Mrs. Moon and collected
donations to be used for things like walkers and wheelchairs.

Jim: Coined the phrases: ‘anarchy of democracy’ and ‘positive externality’.

ErikO: Looks like due to coronavirus, we may be seeing less
international travel and more local visitors

RickH: If you have an infection at your business, call the City and
Chamber to help handle containment.  It requires a deep clean and
recertification by the county public health.  This could cause a shut
down of operation for 1+ days.  City and Chamber has protocols to help
assist.  To find additional information, visit the ‘City of Cannon
Beach’ website and go to ‘Current Topics’ page.  County information
can be found here:
https://www.co.clatsop.or.us/publichealth/page/coronavirus-what-you-need-know.

ChrisO: Cutting the ribbon this Friday at Prestige ONE Realty.  Oyster
& Fish Dinner on Saturday, March 7 at the American Legion.  Day light
savings is on Sunday.  Food pantry presentation will be at the Chamber
Hall on Monday from 5pm-7pm.  Chamber breakfast meeting will be at the
Pig ‘n’ Pancake on Tuesday at 7:45am, with speaker Chief Marc from the
CB Fire Department.

GregS: The City has moved forward with the purchase of the elementary
school with a $102,000 from TAC.

ChrisO: The City has created hand-outs regarding the new laws about
feeding wildlife.  They are being distributed to local businesses and
available at the chamber.

GregS: Mentioned the boat on Arcadia Beach, a couple and their dog was
rescued by Coast Guard after a distress signal on Friday.  The boat
later washed ashore.

ChrisO: Oregrown is opening soon with a Chamber ribbon cutting.

GregS: He visited Pie Guy & Gal which has recently opened above Mi
Corazon.  It is a pie shop that has a Facebook presence and good pies.
A two person pie is about $10 and they have a good selection.

JimK: Irish Table is planning to move to the Harding Trading Company
building soon so that they can serve lunch and dinner and then Sleepy
Monk plans to expand their bakery.

MarcR: Discussed the possibility of bringing Firemen Conferences to
Cannon Beach which would save the department money by not requiring
that firefighters travel elsewhere to train and would also be a good
way to increase the off-season in CB.

HannahO: We just returned from a birding festival in San Diego and
lots of people were interested in CB and Tufted Puffins.  We also
recently released a podcast episode all about the Haystack Rock Tufted
Puffins, available here:
https://www.gobirdingpodcast.com/podcast-1/episode/48009795/the-puffin-protectors.

MarcR: There is a fireman scholarship that was started in the 1970’s
for furthering education and training, but has been lacking in
donations.  Would like to use the sand castle booth and/or golf
fundraiser to add to the scholarship fund.

Upcoming Online Marketing Workshop by OCVA - April 6 -
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oregon-coast-marketing-workshop-north-tickets-97348671497

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There are no notes from the 26Feb2020 Wednesday Morning Meeting

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Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
Participants: 12
Attendees: JasonS, JimK, ErikO, HannahO, GregS, MelodieC, MarcR,
ChrisO, Mary BethC, KenC, JeneeP, RickH
Notes by Hannah Ostrander

Note: Erik and Hannah will not be able to attend the next Wednesday
morning (2/26) as we will be guiding at the San Diego Bird Festival
(!), will someone please take notes and get them to George?

ChrisO: Membership Awards at the Chamber on 2/20 from 6-9pm, please
RSVP - chamber at cannonbeach.org.  There will be a surprise AND a
reveal.  Laura is updating the Spring Break schedule, so look for a
new copy soon.  The 2020 Chamber magazines are in with Beth’s
beautiful elk picture on the cover! GregS: Beth’s elk video has gotten
over 5 million views online so far.

JeneeP: A classical concert will be held this Friday, 7pm, Feb. 21st,
at Cannon Beach Community Church. Baron Fenwick, a "Rising Star" will
perform an all-classical concert, featuring music by Haydn, Chopin,
Prokofiev, and Rachmaninoff. Mr. Fenwick has won many national and
international piano competitions and is as fine a professional pianist
as you will hear on the big stages of downtown Portland. THIS CONCERT
IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

JeneeP: SOLVE spring beach clean-up is scheduled for March 28th with
supplies available at City Hall from 10am-1pm.  Drop off sites are the
City Hall and in Tolovana.  PLEASE bring buckets, gloves, additional
safety gear for picking litter off the beach.  Red Cross meeting is
coming up on February 25th, if anyone would like to join contact
Jenee.

GregS: Sea Turtles Forever and several partner orgs did a clean-up at
Fort Stevens State Park recently with over 200 volunteers
participating.

Mary BethC: There is a “Emergency Go Bag Presentation” coming up on
February 29th from 9-11am at the City Hall in which Tonquin Trading’s,
Jason Johnson, will discuss creating kits, community resilience, and
more.

RickH: The city is relaunching the barrel caches.  They plan to
provide access twice a year, which will be the third Saturday in April
and October.  In addition, CERT training exercises will be planned in
coordination with the cache dates.  The priority focus for training
and coordination of emergency strategies is with residents and then
move into the business community.

Mary BethC: There is a ham radio course coming up: March 6 & 7  6-9
(Friday) 9-4 (Saturday) at Warrenton City Hall- Training Room.  The
course is free and the licensing test costs $15.  Contact instructor,
Mike Gore (slowgunboat at gmail.com), to register.

RickH: The city has been working with partners for several years to
coordinate the installation of a new radio tower.  A site has been
approved and the plan is for the radio tower to handle ham operations,
KMUN, MedNet Radio, CERT systems, GMRS, etc.  The city has had some
funding budgeted for this since the 2007 storm and donations have come
into KMUN for its installation.  Now a plan is in the works!

Mary BethC: A countywide communications plan is coming up.

JasonS: The lack of a countywide plan has prevented emergency services
in CB from obtaining grants.

GregS: Are there any communities on the West Coast that we could look
to that are doing emergency response right? RickH: Short answer: no.
Some communities can handle certain emergencies correctly, but not
everything.  Oregon is behind in communication, access, egress due, in
part, to mountainous terrain.  Everyone should get on Clatsop Alerts
to receive emergency information, this can be accessed through an app
called: Everbridge App.  This alert system should be fully functioning
in 3-4 months.

MarcR: Did everyone know that the cow alarm system is funded by CB
Fire Department?  A 5-year levy will be placed on the May ballot to
increase tax rates for the CB Rural Fire District, a fact sheet is
available with more detail.

Note: The George & Paula Vetter Family estate liquidation at 3823
Pacific will take place the weekend of March 19 (Spring Break).
Because of the large amount and variety of "stuff" to liquidate,
liquidators Larry & Kay Marshall have suggested a Wednesday, March
18th 3-6pm invitation-only option for those of you on this WMM list.
Mark your calendar.

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