At about 4:30 PM on Wednesday, August 6, the re-siding project of our beloved Cape Meares Community Center was completed. Mostly. Only a few odds and ends remain to completely wrap up the project that began about two years ago with a fund-raising effort.
This renovation was achieved because of the volunteer efforts of many individuals. The dollars contributed were significant and necessary for purchasing the materials needed, but the volunteer efforts were equally important. The effort was primarily “do it yourself.” DIY projects don’t always turn our as we would like, but if you take a look at the finished project you will have to agree that it looks like it was completed by professionals. That’s because two professionals, Chris Spence and Randy Klobas, were the ones who guided the volunteers throughout the process.
We now have a refurbished community center we can all be proud of and one that will continue to be an important hub of activities for many years to come.
Well done Cape Meares residents!
For more pictures of the community project and a picture of Randy Klobas attaching the proverbial “golden staple” into the final shingle on the community center see the album that has completed below.
Randy Klobas attaching the proverbial golden staple to final shingle.
Randy Klobas finishing gable on east side of center.
Bob Garrigues, local Cape Meares resident and member of the Tillamook County Road Advisory Committee, forwarded information that may be of interest regarding our exit route to Tillamook.
In a meeting of the committee today, August 4, there was discussion regarding a new sleeve that will be added to the culvert under the dike road out of Cape Meares Lake.
The work is scheduled to be begin on Wednesday, August 13. Crews will be onsite and heavy equipment will be involved. Expect delays in the work area on this date. No word on how much time will be required for the repair.
The Oceanside Neighborhood Association meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014, will be held in the Oceanside Chapel, 1575 Chinook Avenue instead of the community building. All residents of Cape Meares are invited to attend this meeting.
Attached is the agenda for the Oceanside Neighborhood Association meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014, in the Oceanside Chapel, 1575 Chinook Avenue. All residents of Cape Meares are invited to attend this meeting.
Tillamook County Commissioner Mark Labhart and Public Works Director Liane Welch will make a presentation on the Cape Meares Loop Road alternatives to relocate it. This is an important discussion. We’d like to have a quorum so that the ONA can add its voice to the Federal Highway Administration and our congressman to promote this vital project. Please attend.
The community of Cape Meares is being invited to this meeting because its livelihood is also affected by Cape Meares Loop Road.
Also we’ll discuss possibilities for getting a cell tower placed in Oceanside so that emergency calls to 911, for example, can be made more easily.
If the water to your residence in Cape Meares became unavailable at 7:00 AM today, Friday, July 18, be advised that it was restored at approximately 1:00 PM.
If your water service has not been restored or are experiencing other problems related to your water service contact the Oceanside Water District. Telephone: (503) 842-0360.
At the May CMCA meeting Keith Johanson indicated several local Tillamook churches would be supporting the efforts of 24 college students to raise money for cancer research and asked whether the Cape Meares community residents would like to join in the fund-raising event by providing a potluck lunch for the riders plus another 10 support staff when they arrive in Cape Meares at approximately 10 AM on August 6. The response from those who were attending the meeting was most positive.
Parts of Cape Meares will be without water beginning at 7 AM on Friday. Service will be interrupted for approximately five hours while the connection to the new water tank is completed.
Join us for the Summer CMCA Picnic at Merilee Sommers’ house: Enter at 6860 Bayocean Rd
Tentative Schedule
3:00 PM–Leisure boating practice—wear water or sailing gear
4:00 PM–Lawn games, including croquet, Bocce Ball, volleyball and frisbee
5:00 PM–Potluck: Bring your cooler and BYOB too. One BBQ is available if you want to cook meat to share.
6:00 PM–Regatta on Cape Meares Lake—bring your boat, paddle board, canoe or kayak & life jacket…or a chair to watch
7:00 PM–S’Mores, sponsored by CMCA
Later, watch the sun set over the lake.
All donations for the day will help fund our Volunteer Firefighters. Come say thank you for their dedication to us.
