<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><span style="color:rgb(38,40,42);font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px">In attendence: George Vetter, Deb Atiyeh, Mary Beth Cottle, Ken Potter, Kathy K, Jenee Pearce-Mushen, Jeanie Mc (7 people)</span><br><div><div style="font-family:Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><div><div><div style="font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#26282a"><div><div id="m_-414668302780303663ydp6cb98667yiv5269353438"><div><div style="font-family:Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr"><br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr">Partners of America is hosting a group from Costa Rica this week. They will be visiting Cannon Beach this Friday Sept 9th for a fun day of activities on their tour. They will begin with HRAP at Haystack Rock, then on to the Chocolate Cafe in the morning, visit some local Galleries, have lunch at Moe's Restaurant, visit a local cottage, and end the day at Ecola State Park. Welcome to Cannon Beach, Tico's (an affectionate name for Costa Ricans). We hope you have a wonderful day. For further information go to: <a href="http://partners.net" target="_blank">partners.net</a><br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr"><br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr">Jenee Pearce-Mushen mentioned that blue helmets for children and adults are available at our local Police Department for Bicycle safety.</div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr"><br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr">Deb Atiyeh brought up the City Council Meeting last evening. It was declared that September 15 to October 15 is National HIspanic Heritage Month in Cannon Beach.</div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr"><br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr">The City is exploring a possible option for the Food Pantry at the Tolovana Arts Center. Concerns were raised about the convenience of the location not being centrally located for people who come by bus. Jenee mentioned that most people come by car and only knew of one person that comes by bus. <br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr"><br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr">Outdoor Dining will be extended until Spring 2023 for the downtown restaurants.</div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr"><br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr">Haystack Holidays was discussed along with the 50 year anniversary of the Coaster Theatre and the theme of the Charles Dickens, A Christmas Story interwoven. The community would like to create a festive event to be had by all with warmth and good cheer. As Steidel wrote the song: "Christmas in our Hometown". Bringing the heart of our community into Christmas. The contribution of the Coaster Theatre through all these years has been immense in enlightening the community and brightening the Holiday Spirit. The CB Gazette would like to join with the Chamber of Commerce in a "Joyful old Village Christmas" involving all of the businesses and residents. "Oh Hear You Merry Gentlemen and Ladies".. <br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr"><br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr">Mary Beth brought up that Clatsop County Democrats will be interviewing all candidates in Clatsop County and posting it online. It will be carefully focused on City and County issues that are important for these local races in a non-partisan way.<br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr"><br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr">We discussed the Cannon Beach Gazette putting on a forum for the Local Candidates for Mayor and City Council, preferably at the Coaster Theatre. George mentioned that we should do one so that locals can get to know the candidates. It is something that has been done in the past with a moderator.</div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr">Deb Atiyeh mentioned that the CB Gazette would like to receive questions from the residents on questions that they would like to ask the candidates. You can send questions to <a href="mailto:debatiyeh@yahoo.com" target="_blank">debatiyeh@yahoo.com</a> for the CB Gazette. The CB Gazette will also be doing a write-up on the candidates and following the election closely. <br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr"><br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr">Candidates for Mayor are Barb Knop and Erik Ostrander</div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr"><br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr">Candidates for the two City Council positions are Jenee Pearce-Mushen, Lisa Kerr, Gary Hayes, Deanna Hammond, and Laurie Simpkins; and Councilor Robin Risley running for a second term.</div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr"><br></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr"><font color="#cd232c">(Notes today by Deb Atiyeh and hopefully all correct). Happy Golfing George, hope you are off to Scotland to Golf, ha ha.</font><br></div></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px" dir="ltr"><font color="#cd232c"><br></font></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><font color="#cd232c">GeorgeV: Actually I'm off to Ohio for a family visit with my mother - 95 and just had hip replacement - doing fine. Such a trooper! Thanks for doing the notes Deb. </font></div></div></div></div></div>
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