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Sustainable fishing 

Floating B&B 

Yaquina Queen 

Fat Bikes on the Beach 

Preserving Toledo 

The Kitchen Wild Recipes 

The Fishing Report 

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TRAVEL NEWPORT 

LONG-LINERS 

THE GEAR 

Long-lining involves using a longline (ground line) with baited hooks 

on leaders attached at intervals. Sablefish (black cod) and halibut are 

caught on longline gear. The longline is stretched over the bottom, 

anchored at each end, and marked by surface buoys, poles, and flags. 

Hook size, spacing, fishing time (soak time), and fishing depth vary. 

Onboard gear consists of poles about 17 feet long with 12- to 14-inch 

flags and 60-inch round buoys that are usually stored near the pilot 

house. 

Longline boats have a distinctive appearance. The boats have a 

baiting tent, shed, or table on the stern. Chutes and pulleys are visible 

and are used in hauling or setting out the longline. The longline or 

ground- lines are stored in tubs. The hooks on the longline are hung 

on the rim of the tub to keep them from getting tangled. The tubs on 

the work deck hold the ground line with the hooks placed around the 

rims. 

HALIBUT 

A halibut groundline might cover three miles with up to 800 hooks and take three hours to retrieve. The lines are set in 30 

to 150 fathoms (1 fathom equals 6 feet) and soaked 6 to 12 hours before hauling. A 100-fathom length of groundline with 

approximately one hundred hooks is called a skate. The line off the groundline to which the hook is attached is called a 

gangion. One or more baited skates tied together and laid out along the bottom with anchors on each end are called a set. 

SABLEFISH 

Spacing for sablefish is much closer than for halibut, with hooks every 3 or 4 feet. They are fished at 100 to 400 fathoms. 

Sablefish are soft mouthed and can wiggle free of hooks. They also can be consumed by bottom dwellers,so the lines are 

hauled after four to six hours. Most sablefish are beheaded and gutted, frozen, and exported to Japanese markets. High in 

oil content, sablefish make an excellent fish for smoking. 

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TRAPPERS 

PURSE SEINES 

THE NETS 


TRAPPING CRAB 

Dungeness crabbing is seasonal, usually from December 1 to August 15. The majority of the catch 

occurs during the first two months of the season. Most vessels participate in a combination of 

other fisheries during various times of the year. 

Crabbers are rigged with a large hydraulic block (crab block or gurdy). Mounted just behind the 

pilot house, it is used to haul in pots. Because the catch is delivered to the market live, the vessels 

have a circulating seawater system in their holds. Most pots are circular, measure three to four 

feet across, and weigh from 75 to 120 pounds. The 3⁄4-inch welded steel frames are wrapped with 

strips of used inner tube to protect the steel from corrosion. Stainless steel wire is used to weave a 

three- to four-inch-diameter mesh over the wrapped frame. Tunnels on opposite sides allow crabs 

to enter the trap. The traps are baited with herring, squid, or razor clams. A ring on the top side 

gives undersized crabs an escape route. A single line with usually two cylindrical plastic buoys is 

attached to the trap. Buoys are marked or colored to distinguish one vessel’s pots from another. 

Each fisherman has an ODFW-registered number on the bouys. 

Crab boats typically have a two- to four-person crew. The crew pushes the pots over one at a time 

as the vessel follows a particular depth line, usually between 3 and 80 fathoms (a fathom equals 

six feet). Pots are retrieved one at a time by snagging the buoy line with a hooked pole. The 

line is placed in the block, which hauls the pot into the vessel. Each vessel is allowed to fish a 

certain maximum number of pots (check current regulations). When the traps come up, they are 

emptied, the catch is sorted, and the pot is rebaited and put back out. A two-person crew can 

average 30 to 40 pots an hour. Traps can hold up to 60 crabs. Crab pots are checked every one to 

seven days, depending on fishing conditions. 

MANAGING THE CRAB FISHERY 

The fishery is managed with limited entry permits (fishermen need a permit to fish for crabs, and 

only 450 permits are issued for this fishery). Furthermore, the fishery is managed by size and sex 

restrictions, ensuring a healthy population. Only male crabs are harvested, and the shell on the 

crab has to be at least 6 1⁄4 inches. This size is reached at four years of age and allows the crab to 

reproduce for one to two years before being harvested. The crabs can live to be 9 to 10 years old. 

Landings of Dungeness crab range from 3 million to 18 million pounds, with the average catch 

at 10 million. Dungeness crab populations fluctuate a great deal from year to year, depending on 

oceanographic conditions. Dungeness crab rivals Maine lobster as a gourmet item, and in recent 

years a live crab market has developed. 

Purse seines, or movable nets, are used to encircle fishThe 

top of the net is a float line with corks, or buoys. The net is 

held in a vertical position by a weighted lead line. The net also 

has a wire cable, run through ringson the bottom, which is 

used to draw the net together. Purse seine fishers often use 

spotter planes and sonar to locate the fish. Once the school is 

located, a small skiff takes one end of the net and then circles 

the fish with the net. The wire cable is winched in to close off 

the bottom of the seine. Then the other lines are pulled in as 

well to bring the captured school of fish closer to the mother 

ship, where the fish are pumped out of the net and put into 

fish holds filled with refrigerated sea water. 

THE VESSELS 

Purse seine vessels are in the 60- to 85-foot range. A typical 

catch is 35 or 40 tons, and vessels are able to fill their hold 

with one or two sets. Seine boats are recognized at the dock by 

having on their stern a smaller skiff that is used to pull the net 

around the schools of fish. The skiff usually has a prop guard 

to keep the net from getting tangled in the propeller. 

THE PACIFIC SARDINE FISHERY 

Purse seines are used to catch schooling species such as 

mackerels, sardines, and anchovies. A purse seine fishery 

for Pacific sardines resumed on the Oregon coast in 1999. In 

2001, just over 28 million pounds were landed. Most of the 

sardines landed in Oregon are exported. Much of the harvest 

ends up in Japan as bait for the longline fishery or for human 

consumption. Only the highest-quality fish are used as bait. 

There is potential to further develop the sashimi market 

in Japan (sashimi is a dish consisting of raw fish cut in thin 

slices and served with sauce). In 2001, 20 percent of the catch 

was shipped to Australia as feed for tuna farms. Only a small 

amount of the catch is sold in Oregon, usually to high-end 

restaurants in Portland. 

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SUSTAINABLE FISHING - 

WHAT’S IN SEASON? 

Newport is home to the largest commercial fishing fleet in 

Oregon — one of the largest on the West Coast — and you can 

buy seafood fresh off the docks! During the summer months, 

you can find tuna, salmon, black cod, lingcod and halibut — 

which, as a matter of fact, are among the most sustainably 

caught seafood. 

Head on down to Port Dock 3, 5 and 7 and look for sandwich 

boards and bright flashy signs that advertise fresh catch. On 

Port Dock 3 and 7, you’ll find the historic Chelsea Rose and 

their floating barge, where all of these fish are available for 

purchase — they’ll even filet it for you. Or pick up some tuna 

that has already been canned. When you purchase from 

the docks, you’re supporting local, independent and often 

generational fisherman and their families. 

Oregon albacore tuna has a short season that runs from 

June to October, but availability mostly depends on 

when these migratory fish arrive in our coastal waters 

close enough to shore. All albacore tuna is hook-and-line 

caught with a method internationally recognized for being 

environmentally friendly and sustainable. 

Salmon is a seasonally permitted fishery caught by trolling, 

as well as another form of hook-and-line fishing. The season 

dates and catch quotas are established every year, ensuring 

sustainability. In Oregon, the season typically begins in mid 

March and finishes up at the end of October. 

A fish that is becoming more popular on the Oregon coast is 

black cod, also known as sablefish and butterfish. Previously, 

most of the market for black cod was in Japan, and it was 

being imported, Black Cod has become a well-managed, 

permitted fishery right here on the West Coast. Not only 

does black cod have a rich flavor often described as buttery, 

it’s nourishing to the brain with high levels of Omega-3 fatty 

acids — more than Chinook salmon! Those looking to try this 

tasty fish without preparing it themselves can wander over 

to Local Ocean Seafoods across from the docs and order the 

black cod dinner, which is always locally caught. If you have a 

moment, pit stop in thefish market and glance into their case 

to see what boat your fish came from. 

Pacific halibut is another smart seafood choice because it is 

sustainably managed, with a highly regulated season. For 

the year of 2020, there were more fishing days available to 

fishermen, which in return meant more halibut being sold 

right off of the dock. 

Fill your freezer, break out the mason jars and get down on 

some canning, or maybe strike a conversation with a local 

fisherman. To get a new recipe to try out with your locally 

caught seafood! Which sustainably caught fish has you 

wanting to run down to the docks? 


Salmon trollers supply fresh chinook salmon to markets. The boats 

vary in size from 18-foot day boats to trip boats up to 60 feet. 

Smaller vessels return to port daily whereas larger vessels might 

stay at sea up to eight days. 

A troller fishes for salmon by towing a number of lures or baited 

hooks through the water. Fishing lines are rigged to a pair of 

outriggers (trolling poles) three to six inches in diameter. When 

lowered, the outriggers hold the fishing lines away from the boat. 

A type of wedge stabilizer (flopper stopper) might also be attached to each outrigger to help stabilize the 

boat. When not in use, the outriggers are held vertically by brackets secured to a crossbeam (crosstree) on the 

masthead. The gear is built to withstand the shock of hard-striking fish. Many of the vessels have a trolling pit 

in the stern so that fishermen can steer while operating the gear. 

Stainless steel lines are fished from each outrigger. Two to six lines are used, and each line is limited to 

four lures on monofilament leaders (spreads) attached at intervals of two to four fathoms (a fathom equals 

six feet). A 10- to 50-pound weight (cannon ball) takes each line to the desired depth. Fishing lines are set 

and retrieved using hydraulic gurdies (mechanical cranks). To spread out the lures and to 

prevent tangles, the crew uses float bags to float up to two lines per side behind the boat. 

LURES 

The lures, which are barbless, can be fished from just under the surface down to 80 

fathoms, at speeds of one to four knots. They include spoons, flashers, plastic or rubber 

squid (hootchies), and natural baits, such as anchovy or herring. Fish depth, troll speed, 

type of lure, and area fished all help to determine the number and species of salmon 

caught. Professional trollers can easily target the species they want to catch. Current 

fishing regulations protect wild Oregon coho, and so salmon trollers fish deeper to catch chinook. 

The fisherman uses the gurdie to bring in the fish. The fish is stunned, gaffed on board, bled, dressed, and 

washed before it is stored in an iced or refrigerated hold. Salmon trollers can fish up to 50 miles offshore. The 

season usually occurs from April through October. 

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RIDE THE 

WAVES IN 

NEWPORT 


Surfers have long known that 

the Central Oregon Coast offers 

some of the best waves available 

anywhere. We have miles of 

uncrowded beaches, excellent 

breaks and clean waters that are 

perfect for surfers of all skill levels. 

Whether you are an experienced 

surfer, new to the sport or 

interested in learning how to surf, 

Newport’s beaches are ready to 

exceed your expectations! 

Since the 1950s, the Newport 

area has beckoned to surfers 

from near and far, but it wasn’t 

until the 1980s that local surfing 

culture became firmly rooted in 

the area. Great surfing can be 

had on many of the beaches from 

Newport all the way to Lincoln 

City, but some of the best local 

spots include South Beach, Agate 

Beach, and Otter Rock. Local surf 

shops are an important part of 

the surfing community, and they 

are ready to assist you will all of 

your surfing needs. 

With inexpensive equipment 

sales and rentals, surfing 

lessons, and concise reports 

on daily surf conditions, local 

shops have become an essential 

resource for surfers in Newport. 

Knowledgeable staff are eager to 

share their love of the sport with 

you and to make your experience 

the best that it can be. Local surf 

shops are conveniently located 

next to some of the area’s best 

surfing beaches, and lessons are 

offered frequently and are easy to 

schedule. 

Surfing lessons are also 

inexpensive, and will teach you 

the basics of the sport. You will 

learn how to balance on the 

board, paddle out to the best 



waves, or breaks, and how to avoid dangerous conditions 

like riptides. Once you’ve mastered a few of these first steps, 

you’ll build confidence in your ability and be able to try more 

advanced moves. Don’t worry if it takes a while to perfect your 

skills, because even the best surfers say that they never stop 

learning new things about the sport. 

You’ll probably start out with rental gear, which will help you 

determine what kind of board and wetsuit is best for you 

without the initial expense. As your abilities grow, so will your 

enjoyment, and before long you may want to purchase your 

own gear so that you can surf anywhere at any time. You may 

choose a longboard or a short board, depending on which one 

feels the most comfortable to ride. You’ll definitely want a fullbody 

wetsuit, complete with a hood and booties, because even 

in the warmest days of summer, the Pacific Ocean is too cold to 

go without one. 

Regardless of whether you are a seasoned surfer trying out 

Newport’s waves for the first time, or are new to the sport, 

you should always know current wave and weather conditions 

before you head into the water. If you are unsure of current 

surfing conditions, you can call a surf shop or view local surfing 

cameras. The conditions at surfing spots vary too, and surf shop 

staff can give you specific details about where you want to go. 

OSSIES SURF SHOP 

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FLOATING B&B WITH A STUNNING VIEW 

The Newport Belle Bed and Breakfast has to be one of the most unique lodging accommodations the central Oregon 

coast has to offer, and it happens to be located right across the bridge in South Beach! The Newport Belle is a 97-foot 

paddlewheel boat that was built in 1993 and specifically designed to be a bed and breakfast. The boat is registered 

as permanently moored, so there will be no cruising up the Yaquina River during your stay, but enjoy the sunroom 

from 5 to 6 p.m. for happy hour. 

This adults-only accommodation features four rooms — soon to be five — thoughtfully curated by Randy and Paige. 

There are no cookie-cutter rooms here — they’re all different and will leave you eager to return to try them all. All 

rooms have their own bathroom, sparing guests the awkward tip toeing in the middle of the night, half asleep, to 

find the bathroom that can come with some bed and breakfasts. You will find hand sanitizer in each and every room 

created by their neighbors at the Rogue Ales Distillery. Coffee pots are also in each room, allowing you to sip your 

first cup in bed before you head to breakfast! 

Randy, who has a background in maintenance and repair, has made all of Paige’s ideas come to life in the newly 

remodeled rooms! Well, she joked, not all ideas — sometimes Randy will give her a little “grr,” which means he’s got 

to think on it. Prior to her newest endeavor as co-host of the Newport Belle, Paige was a senior program manager 

at MGM in Las Vegas. Now you can find her in the kitchen whipping up the three-course meal that comes with your 

stay. The Newport Belle Bed and Breakfast has spectacular views of the Yaquina Bay Bridge and harbor, rain or shine! 

Plan on sending the kids to grandma and grandpa’s, book a night and get ready to hop aboard the Newport Belle. 


PHOTOS BY JEREMY BURKE 

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WILDLIFE AND HISTORY AWAIT! 

Visitors to Newport who are looking for a short but scenic drive, or bike ride, can 

take the Yaquina Bay road to enjoy the quaint town of Toledo. On U.S. Highway 

20 (the longest highway in the United States), Toledo is 7 miles from Newport. 

Driving the serpentine drive along the Yaquina River adds an additional four 

miles to Toledo but also offers plenty of opportunities to see wildlife and 

historical sites. 

Starting in Newport at the Yaquina Bay Bridge, drive through the Bayfront, a 

popular tourist destination featuring gift shops, candy stores, great restaurants, 

art galleries and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! On the bayside, you’ll see Newport’s 

commercial fishing fleet where on most days, you can go down to the docks and 

buy fresh catch directly off the fishing boats — just look for the signs. You may also 

see, and hear, our famously infamous, barking sea lions. 

The Bay Road is great for bird watching with many pullouts along the way. 

Depending on the seasons and the tides, expect to see loons, grebes, gulls and 

a variety of ducks. Herons and egrets are often found foraging in shallow waters 

near the shore. Eagles, hawks, doves and harriers are some of the birds you may 

see in the winter. 

Fishing is excellent along the river, and anglers may catch Chinook salmon or 

cutthroat trout. Low tide provides perfect conditions for clam digging. 


History fans will notice several historical markers with information about former 

towns and settlements along the route, such as Yaquina City, Oysterville and 

Oyster City. Oysters were big business in the mid 1800s and early 1900s. Dealers 

would harvest the sought-after Yaquina Bay oysters then resell them in San 

Francisco. Unfortunately, the oysters were over-harvested and nearly extirpated. 

Restoration efforts began in the early 21st century on several Oregon estuaries, 

and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the Wetlands Conservancy, and 

Oregon Oyster Farms began collaborating in 2018 at Poole Slough in Lower 

Yaquina Bay to restore the oysters’ habitat. You can stop at Oregon Oyster Farms 

where oysters are grown and harvested daily. They don’t get any fresher or 

sweeter! 

As you pass the Port of Toledo, you are almost to the Toledo city limits. An art 

community with a long history, Toledo is tucked in the wooded foothills of the 

Coast Range. Park and walk the historic Main Street, where you can find antique 

shops, art galleries, restaurants and coffee shops. Toledo is a growing arts 

community with phantom art galleries, where talented area artists hang their 

works in building windows. Beautiful murals artistically depicting the history of 

Toledo are a color addition to downtown. The Michael Gibbons Signature Gallery 

features works from the late nationally renowned landscape artist. 

If your trek finds you in Toledo on the first Saturdays of the month during 

the summer, “Art, Oysters & Brews” features brewery tastings, local oysters, 

local musicians and art for sale. Dates for the event are July 2, August 6, and 

September 3 and 4, from noon to 5 p.m. 

Looking for a little more physical activity? Take a boat ride around the bay! The 

Port of Toledo Boat Launch and Day Use Area includes a launch ramp, docks, 

parking for vehicles with trailers, restrooms, a picnic area, and a fish cleaning 

station, all free to the public. Kayaks from the boat house can be borrowed for 

another fun activity. 

The Port has also developed and maintains three parks for free public use, 

including wildlife viewing & interpretive signage, protected wetlands, works by 

local artists, and public structures such as a pavilion, which serves as the main 

stage for the Port’s annual Wooden Boat Show. 

The Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society has antique rail cars on display and 

other railroad memorabilia. 

Toledo is also known for its old Victorian homes. Explore around the community 

and see what makes Toledo an “all American city.” 

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ART IN NEWPORT 

WIND DRIFT GALLERY 

414 SW BAY BLVD., NEWPORT 

Wind Drift Gallery was established over 40 years ago and 

is located on the Historic Bayfront. Locals and tourists alike 

enjoy the large selection of knick knacks and local treasures. 

Step through the center threshold and enjoy the many local, 

regional and world renowned craft and jewelry artists. There 

is something for everyone. With a collection of gifts and 

ocean themed pottery, t shirts, magnets, hand soaps and 

lotions, kitchen towels, and more. One of the best gift shops 

in Newport, Wind Drift has committed to stocking only the 

most high quality items. They even feature local artist’s 

pottery! While on your next stroll down the Bayfront, drop 

into Wind Drift and explore treasures big and small! 

PERFORMING ART CENTER 

777 W OLIVE ST, NEWPORT 

The Newport Performing Arts Center (PAC) is the premiere 

performance venue on the Oregon Coast. It is home to 

a group of resident companies affectionately called the 

PACRATs. This Performing Arts Center Resident Artist Team 

consists of community music, theatre, and dance producers 

who keep the facility busy year-round. It also serves touring 

artists, non-profits, for profits, and individuals as space 

permits. The PAC has two performance spaces, the Alice 

Silverman Theatre and the David Ogden Stiers Theatre. The 

Silverman is a 328-seat, proscenium, stage theatre with a 

full range of technical capabilities. The David Ogden Stiers 

Theatre is a black box space which can be arranged to seat 

up to 80. Next time you’re in Newport, check out what’s 

going on at the Performing Art Center! You could be in for 

an amazing night at the Symphony Orchestra, a play, or a 

dance performance. 

OUTDOOR ART IN NEWPORT 

One of the best things about Newport is the outdoor art. 

There are numerous murals located throughout Newport. 

The Historic Bayfront features most of these maritime 

murals. Done by world famous artists from Wyland to Rick 

Chambers, these murals are a sight to see! Whales, boats, 

and fish scenes scattered around Newport are a reminder of 

the heart of this coastal fishing town. While you’re on your 

way down the Bayfront, take a moment to admire the giant 

pieces of art that have been done in tribute to the great 

history and legacy of Newport’s bayfront. The bayfront is 

an air art museum. Enjoy the newly painted mural done by 

local artist Casey McEneny at Mariner’s Square, the Whale 

mural done by famous painter Wyland in the early 90s, the 

boats docked in the harbor on the side of the Rogue done 

by Rick Chambers, and so many more. 

THE NEWPORT VISUAL ARTS CENTER 

777 NW BEACH DR, NEWPORT 

Located at the historic Nye Beach Turnaround, is a facility built 

by the City of Newport as a public art exhibition space and for 

art education programs and maintained by the Oregon Coast 

Council for the Arts. Opened in 1983, the Newport Visual 

Arts Center is the largest facility on the Oregon Coast built 

specifically for the exhibition of visual art. The Visual Art center 

includes three traditional gallery spaces, as well as the newer 

“media room” and “Classroom Gallery.” 


FAT IS WHERE IT’S AT! 

aybe you don’t want to don spandex and fly along next 

to traffic on the Bay Road on a road bike. Maybe you 

don’t want to hurtle downhill and climb muddy obstacles 

on a mountain bike. If a cushy, easy, and fun ride on 

the flat beach is more your speed, and really, it should 

be everyone’s speed at some point, head over to Bike 

Newport and rent a fat tire bike to ride the beach. 

Bike Newport has a fleet of fat bikes to rent for children and adults. You can rent 

a bike at the shop on 6th Street and ride directly from there to Nye Beach. That’s 

where the fun begins. “It absolutely feels like flying,” says Bike Newport co-owner 

Daniella Crowder. 

The fat tires are ideal for sand, whether you want to ride on the flat, compacted 

beach near the water or in the dunes. The wide open spaces on Newport’s beaches 

and the vast sight lines mean that riders of all skill levels can ride without fear of 

running into anything. More adventuresome riders can try tricks and jumps, using 

obstacles formed by logs and rocks on the beach. 

“I’ve explored coves and remote stretches of beach on my fat bike that I’ve never 

been to on foot,” says Daniella’s husband and business partner, Elliott. “Just a few 

months ago I discovered a waterfall in South Beach that I never knew was there.” Fat 

bikes can be ridden on mountain biking trails and pavement, too. Elliott Crowder 

loves his fat bike so much that he has essentially given up riding his mountain 

bike, which is saying a lot for a bike shop owner. 

Ready to join the fun? You can rent fat tire bikes at Bike Newport any time the 

shop is open for $20 per hour or $50 for the day, and take them wherever you’d 

like. They have adult and kid-sized bikes, but the fleet size is limited so be sure to 

reserve early. 

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NEW EXHIB- 

IT AT 

OLIVE 

STREET 

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The Newport Visual Arts Center announces the 

opening of a new exhibit, “Educate the Girls of the 

World,” featuring paintings by award-winning artist 

Margaret Godfrey. The exhibit opens today (Friday) 

and will be on display through June 24 in the 

Olive Street Gallery — a satellite exhibition space 

located inside Newport Performing Arts Center. A 

reception and artist talk will be held on June 7. 

In what Godfrey describes as a “series of hope,” 

paintings are inspired by a global issue — barriers 

and lack of access to education among young 

women and girls. Each piece incorporates fabric, 

patterns, architecture, landscapes or cultural 

symbols representing countries, cultures and 

diverse communities with low schooling among 

females. Outstretched hands call to mind children 

in a classroom, ready to learn. They reach for the 

infinity symbol, representing an inner craving for 

unlimited knowledge. 

“We are excited to present Margaret Godfrey’s 

powerful and inspiring work on the issue of girls’ 

education,” said Chasse Davidson, VAC director. 

“Her paintings shine a light on inequity, but they 

are also, ultimately, uplifting. Each is a call to action, 

urging us to consider how we can play a part in 

ensuring women worldwide have the opportunity 

to reach their full potential.” 

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In addition to the exhibit, Godfrey will teach 

a three-day watercolor/acrylic painting workshop 

titled “Playing with Patterns” on June 6, 7 and 8 

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Newport Visual Arts 

Center. The cost to enroll is $250, and scholarships 

are available. (If funds are a barrier, please contact 

Sara Siggelkow, Arts Education Manager, at 

ssiggelkow@coastarts.org or 541-574-3364.) For 

more information on this class, visit www.coastarts. 

org/events/play-patterns 

Exhibits at Olive Street Gallery are free to 

the public and can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 5 

p.m., Tuesday through Friday, at 777 W Olive St. 

Artwork is also on display and available for viewing 

beginning one hour before all public performances 

at PAC. For more information, visit http://www. 

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PRESERVING 

HISTORY IN 

TOLEDO 

There are many people who believe it is very 

important to preserve the history of the place where 

they live, to remember those who came before them 

and pass those memories on to the next generation. 

That is the mission of the Toledo History Center, 

which recently moved to a new location at 320 N 

Main St., just north of Toledo City Hall. To show 

off these new surroundings, a grand re-opening 

event will be held on Friday, May 12, from 3 to 7 

p.m. 

Brenda Brown is the treasurer of the Toledo 

History Center Board of Directors and volunteers 

at the center each week. She, along with fellow 

board members Greg Musil and Nicole McKay, met 

with the News-Times last week to talk about the 

new location and their focus on preserving history. 

The Toledo History Center first opened as the 

Toledo Centennial History Center in 2005, when 

the city was celebrating it centennial anniversary. 

The center, which was the brainchild of former 

mayor Sharon Branstiter, was originally intended to 

be open for just that year. “But it was so popular 

that we’ve been able to keep it going, and we’re 

pushing 20 years,” Brown said. 

Originally located at the south end of Main Street, 

Brown said they began searching for a more suitable 

location two or three years ago, and that became a 

reality earlier this year. They were closed for about a 

month, she said, and reopened in the new location 

in mid-March — they had 26 volunteers show up to 

help them make the move. “A lot of guys did all the 

heavy things in one day,” she said. 

One of the featured items at the history center is 

a model display of the old Toledo waterfront, which 

was the city’s first business district and original 

main street along the river. These wooden models 

were all created by Carl Schroeder. “He did all the 

buildings based on photos, so they’re to scale and 

accurate, and he did all of the covered bridges that 

we have,” said Brown. 

Wooden models of the buildings making up Toledo’s first business district were build to be accurate representation 

of the structures that were once along the waterfront, as can be seen in the historical photograph. 

Other displays include things like a boat builders 

exhibit, a major Toledo industry in years gone by; a 

timber industry display reflecting multiple mills in 

the area back in the day; and a large school display 

containing photos and memorabilia, including 

annual yearbooks dating back to 1910. 

Right: A large display containing old school photos and 

memorabilia, including annual yearbooks dating back 

to 1910, can be found at the Toledo History Center. 

(Photo by Steve Card) 


BY STEVE CARD 

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And the history center continues to add new 

items. “It is constant new displays, new donations,” 

Brown said, “and over the course of 18 years, all 

of this has been donated. Generally what we get is 

family members finding things in their parents’ and 

grandparents’ houses — just personal donations.” 

Anyone who may have something they would 

like to donate is encouraged to stop by the history 

center and provide information about the item. 

That information will be presented to the board 

at one of its monthly meetings, and the board will 

make a decision. 

Musil, a board member for about the past 

two years, also serves as captain with the Toledo 

Fire Department. He is interested in setting up 

a fire department display. “We have a few things, 

but not many,” he said. “We could probably use 

some smaller objects like nozzles, wrenches, small 

firefighting tools, obviously photographs, any 

stories, helmets.” 

Musil said he became involved with the history 

center because “I’m generally just interested in 

history and the nostalgic parts of history in Toledo. 

I’m fascinated by the old buildings, some of the 

other landmarks that are around. It helps me put 

together the pieces of the puzzle … when I’m down 

here volunteering and I see pictures about what was 

in what buildings over the years, some things that 

are no longer here.” 

The Toledo History Center has a number of displays showing items from the past, such as this exhibit featuring boat 

building, which was an important industry in Toledo at one time. (Photos by Steve Card) 

Musil is also the president of the Oregon Fire 

Service Museum, located in Brooks. 

McKay said she joined the board about six 

months ago because “I like learning about history. I 

like knowing about the area where I’m living.” 

Brown said the Toledo History Center is a 501(c) 

(3) nonprofit volunteer organization and as such, it 

relies on donations to keep the doors open. “We do 

get a bit of funding from the county and the city, 

which is much appreciated, but the majority of our 

funding by far comes from private donations,” she 

said. They just sent out a donation request letter 

to supporters, but people can donate any time, 

said Brown. “I also want to say thank you to the 

Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund. They 

provided funding for a large display case.” 

There is also a donation link on the history 

center’s website, which can be found at 

ToledoOregonHistory.org And although admission 

is free, there is a donation box in the center where 

visitors can make a contribution. 

The Toledo History Center is open Tuesday 

through Friday, from noon to 4 p.m., and Saturday 

and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone 

wanting more information can call the center at 

541-336-1203 during open hours. 

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Recently moved to a new site, the Toledo History Center is now located at 320 N Main St. A grand re-opening event 

will be held on Friday, May 12, from 3 to 7 p.m. 


FUNDING 

AWARDED FOR 

COASTAL 

RESILIENCE 

Siletz Tribe to 

acquire land on 

Cape Foulweather 

Thanks to a $2.01m grant from the National Oceanic 

and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s 

Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program 

(CELCP, pronounced “Kelp”), the Confederated 

Tribes of the Siletz Indians (CTSI) will soon own 

and steward Cape Foulweather, an ecologically 

and culturally significant property overlooking the 

Pacific Ocean. 

The CELCP grant that will fund this project was 

awarded to the Department of Land Conservation 

and Development (DLCD) this spring through the 

2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding 

for Coastal Zone Management programs. 

As part of the Infrastructure Investment and 

Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, Congress made up to 

$284 million available for these grants for coastal 

land conservation projects. The award for Cape 

Foulweather was part of the first round funding for 

this important program. 

According to a press release from DLCD, Cape 

Foulweather’s rare rocky shores contain important 

salt spray meadow and Sitka Spruce forest habitat 

which will be permanently protected for its 

ecological, cultural and visual benefits, bolstering 

the resilience of the Tribe and coastal community. 

With this funding, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz 

Indians will regain ownership of a parcel on their 

traditional homelands—the only site the Tribe will 

own with coastal access. 

“The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians has 

worked for many decades to recover parcels of 

their ancestral lands across western Oregon, 

especially lands within the 1.1-million-acre 

Siletz Coast Reservation established as a treatyguaranteed 

permanent homeland for the Tribe in 

November 1855. Opportunities for acquisition of 

small conservation lands like Cape Foulweather 

are allowing the Tribe to bring cultural lifeways 

and traditions back to its members by providing 

unique and ecologically healthy, quiet, and familysafe 

areas,” said Stan van de Wetering, Biological 

Programs Manager for the Tribe. “The Cape 

Foulweather site will be the first intertidal rocky 

shore property recovered by the Tribe, a piece of a 

landscape where tribal families have gone to harvest 

foods and medicines from time immemorial.” 

Cape Foulweather is currently held by McKenzie 

River Trust, who purchased the property using a 

Craft3 bridge loan with the goal of transferring it to 

the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians. 

“We are thrilled to see the return of funding like 

this which recognizes natural land and cultural 

tradition at the core of infrastructure and critical to 


community resilience. Kudos to the state of Oregon 

and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians for 

their leadership in working with NOAA,” said Joe 

Moll, Executive Director, McKenzie River Trust. 

In the face of a biodiversity crisis and climate 

change, protecting our coasts and investing in 

resilient landscapes is more important than ever. 

The CELCP supports conservation easements and 

land acquisition, and is a critical funding tool to 

protect important coastal and estuarine areas that 

have significant conservation, recreation, ecological, 

historical or aesthetic values, or are threatened. 

“The CELCP is a significant funding source for land 

trusts and Tribal partners interested in protecting 

ecologically and culturally significant coastal lands,” 

said Kelley Beamer, Executive Director for the 

Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts. “This project is 

one of the first to be funded since CELCP funding 

was restored in the 2021 Infrastructure bill, and it 

really shows the national and regional significance of 

Oregon’s unique coastal and estuary lands.” 

About the Coalition for Oregon Land Trusts 

The Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (COLT) 

serves and strengthens the land trust community 

in Oregon. At COLT, we build connections and 

advance policies that help protect our natural 

world—our water, wildlife and open space—for all 

people, forever. 

This work helps our coalition members—30 

conservation organizations around the state— 

do what they do best: protect wildlife and wild 

places, defend working farms and forests, provide 

recreation and parks, drive climate solutions and 

science, champion clean water for all and engage 

communities to protect our natural world. 


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THE KITCHEN WILD 

PHOTOS AND RECIPES BY KATIE WILEY 

DUNGENESS 

CRAB IN GARLIC 

BUTTER SAUCE 

This past Saturday, I made a trip to Portland 

for my little sister Lydia’s wedding. It was a 

beautiful wedding held right in the heart of 

Southeast Portland in a historic venue that was 

once used as the meeting hall for the Organization 

Of Oddfellows back in the 1900s. Having the 

opportunity to watch my beautiful sister walk 

down the aisle and visit with old friends and 

family, some of which I haven’t seen in over 30 

years, was truly wonderful. There was small talk 

of how our lives have transformed over the years 

since we last saw one another, leading to the 

present day. And within those conversations there 

was one question I was asked over and over again 

— “What’s it like living at the beach?” And those 

of us who call the coast home know all too well 

the answer to this question — it’s simply amazing. 

In an attempt to describe life on the coast, 

I compared it to a real life Hallmark movie. 

Imagine if you will, the setting takes place in a 

big city, horns are honking, nature is choked out 

by paved streets and tall buildings, and you find 

yourself working your days away missing the very 

best of life’s moments in an attempt to keep up 

with those around you who are doing the same. 

A never ending and always evolving race to the 

top. But then an opportunity leads you to a 

small coastal town where the sound of honking 

horns have been replaced by the cheerful song of 

seagulls. Your commute no longer consists of a 

never-ending stretch of concrete but is replaced by 

breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. And the 

only bragging rights that matter here are days spent 

with the ones we love most, reeling in a keeper, 

finding that perfect hiking trail, or just about any 

activity with our toes in the sand. And just like 

any good Hallmark movie, the picturesque, sleepy 

town filled with joyful people that you can’t help 

but fall in love with wins every time. 

Life on the coast is undoubtedly a whole lot 

slower, but I wouldn’t want it any other way. It’s 

this slower pace that allows us those moments to 

stop and reflect on what truly matters in life. We 

can’t take money, clothes and cars with us when 

we die, but we do have the opportunity to leave 

behind a legacy of passion, adventure and pure joy 

and instill those values of happiness and real life 

experiences in future generations. 


Although I’m a whole lot more comfortable 

holding a Dungeness crab than a clutch purse 

these days, celebrating my sister’s big day is now 

a memory I’ll always cherish, and I was certainly 

grateful to be a part of it — even if it was in 

Portland. However, venturing back into the city 

was a great reminder of just how grateful I am for 

my new life here on the Oregon coast, living in a 

place that truly feels like home. 

Dungeness Crab in Garlic Butter Sauce 

Ingredients 

• 3 Dungeness Crab, cleaned and cooked. 

• 1/2 cup salted butter 

• 1 Tbs fresh minced garlic 

• 1 Tbs chopped Italian parsley 

• 1/2 tsp salt 

• a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat 

(optional) 

Directions: 

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 

butter then add garlic, salt and red pepper flakes. 

Sauté for 1-2 minutes, carefully stirring to make 

sure butter and garlic do not burn. Remove 

from heat, add parsley, drizzle over crab then 

immediately enjoy! 

THE KITCHEN 

WILD CLAM 

CHOWDER 

A vacation is defined as “an extended period of 

leisure and recreation, especially one spent away 

from home or in traveling.” But what if we live in a 

place we love so much that our life is our vacation? 

This has been precisely my dilemma since moving 

to Waldport — I don’t want to leave. Ever. However, 

this past weekend when some of our family invited 

us to join them for a family vacation in Depoe 

Bay, we couldn’t wait to travel the short 35 miles 

up Highway 101 to join them. That same coastal 

charm, just new beaches to explore, and explore 

we did! 

We finally visited the much anticipated and 

highly recommended, Fogarty Creek Beach. 

The state park itself has charming pathways that 

wander through a sleepy forest with picnic tables 

and a winding creek that flows through it, leading 

out to a picturesque coastal cove with ancient 

rock formations. And that small creek transforms 

into a soothing river that I was told is constantly 

molding and changing the topography of the 

beach itself so it’s a mystery as to what the beach 

will look like from one day to the next. All of 

those recommendations were spot on — what a 

spectacular place Fogarty Creek Beach turned out 

to be! 

The house we stayed in for the weekend was 

located on an equally spectacular beach — Lincoln 

Beach, yet another beach with what appeared to be 

constant changes from one tide to the next. The 

day we arrived, the surf was absolutely wild, with 

breakers taller than my husband crashing right at 

the shoreline. The sand was made of small pebbles 

so it wasn’t quite as soft on our feet as the sand in 

Waldport, but the sound of the waves crashing on 

that unique pebbled sand was incredible. It was 

a bit reminiscent of the sound of a Hawaiian or 

California surf. 

The next morning, however, those big breakers 

were replaced by a much calmer ocean, and the 

low tide revealed that those small pebbles actually 

lead out to an entire shoreline of beautiful rocks. 

It was a feature that certainly didn’t go unnoticed 

by locals and visitors alike because that beach was 

filled with rock hunters. So I threw on my hat and 

coat and ran down to join them and quite literally 

had the time of my life once I got down there. I 

found dozens and dozens of agates in that short 

amount of time, some as large as the palm of my 

hand, even coming across a highly sought after 

Hag stone, which folklore says will bring you luck. 

And as luck would have it, this weekend I may 

have accidentally stumbled across something I’ve 

been searching of since moving to the coast — the 

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this weekend in the heart of Depoe Bay at The Horn Public House & Brewery. 

I’ve eaten a lot of great chowders over the years but the chowder at The Horn, 

which was also voted No. 1 on The Oregon Coast Chowder Belt by Oregon Live, 

catapulted itself to the top spot on my chowder list! Clam chowder is just one of 

those dishes that’s all about preference and to be quite honest, I’ve never come 

across a chowder that I like more than my own. That’s not to say that I make the 

best chowder on the coast, I just make mine how I like it, and The Horn clearly 

shares my same preference for chowder style. 

Not only did The Horn’s chowder catapult itself to the top spot on my list, 

but so did Depoe Bay. I had the most incredible weekend in the town with the 

World’s Smallest Harbor, but just as in any good vacation, there just wasn’t 

enough time to experience all of the wonders that Depoe Bay has to offer, so 

I see a whole lot of day trips in my future. Trips to explore the boiler at Boiler 

Bay, hike Otter Crest Loop, book a whale watching tour or fishing charter at 

Dockside Charters, and of course head back to The Horn for another bowl of 

that delicious clam chowder! In the meantime I’ll just have to keep making my 

own at home and you can too with my clam chowder recipe. 

The Kitchen Wild Clam Chowder 

Ingredients: 

• 40 cockle clams, chopped (or 18oz can of clams if you don’t have cockles 

available to you) 

• 1 quart chicken stock 

• 1/4 tsp. dried basil 

• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 

• 1/2 cup butter 

• 1 pound bacon, chopped 

• 1 cup chopped celery 

• 1 cup chopped onion 

• 3 cups skin-on, diced potatoes 

• 4 cups whole milk 

• 1/4 cup flour 

• Salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste 

• More butter, parsley and paprika for garnish 

Cooking instructions: 

In a large stock pot, sauté bacon pieces until golden brown and crispy, then set 

aside (reserve 2 Tbsp. bacon fat). 

In bacon fat, sauté onion and celery; once translucent and soft, add chicken 

stock, potatoes, basil and thyme. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are fork 

tender but not over cooked. 

In a separate saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter and slowly add flour to make a 

roux. Cook for 5-10 minutes stirring occasionally, then whisk into stock pot. Add 

clams, bacon and milk and reduce heat — be sure your milk doesn’t come to a 

boil. 

Lightly simmer for 10-15 minutes adding salt and pepper as needed. Garnish 

with butter, fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika. Enjoy! 

OREGON BLUEBERRY DUTCH 

BABIES W/ LEMON CURD 

This past weekend, the kids, my mom and I were invited to the Oregon Ag Fest 

by my friends at Oregon Blueberries, so we jumped at the opportunity to learn a 

whole lot more about Oregon’s agricultural industry. 

The Oregon Ag Fest is an annual two-day festival that takes place every April 

at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem and caters to anyone wanting to learn 

more about Oregon’s agriculture through demos and exhibits. The Ag Fest was 

founded in the late 1980s to showcase Oregon’s agriculture — the largest industry 

in the our state. Oregon is home to more than 225 commodities, everything 

from cattle to blueberries to hazelnuts and Dungeness crab. All of which were at 

the Ag Fest with a wealth of information and learning experiences for the whole 

family, including hands-on activities and even delicious samples. 

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Children can throw on a pair of chainsaw chaps 

and try their hand at sawing logs with a two man 

crosscut saw, get their little hands dirty planting 

flowers and shrubs, pet farm animals and see how 

the sheep get sheared, watch how honey is made 

then taste its sweet nectar, get their photo taken 

with a giant Dungeness crab, even learn about 

fire safely by practice fireman drills and climbing 

through emergency vehicles. And I can’t forget to 

mention everyone’s favorite, the much anticipated 

pony rides. These are just a few examples of all 

the fun to be had at the Oregon Ag Fest. I would 

certainly recommend getting there as early as you 

can get those little ones out the door because 

the Oregon Ag Fest has thought of absolutely 

everything for the whole family, including us 

adults — I learned how to pan for gold! 

The Oregon Ag Fest grants kids under 12 free 

admission, and most of the festival’s activities and 

exhibits are also free. This year the adult admission 

for ages 13 and up was only $9, and the festival 

goes from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. So be sure to put it 

on your calendars for next year and prepare to be 

wowed. You better believe my family and I will be 

there again next year! 

I wanted to share one of the many recipes I 

created this past winter for my friends at Oregon 

Blueberries, these mouthwatering Oregon 

Blueberry Dutch Babies w/ Lemon Curd. You’ll 

be able to catch my latest Oregon Blueberries 

recipes on AM Northwest and Afternoon Live on 

KATU channel 2 this summer starting in July with 

a live, in-studio segment on July 7 and more to 

follow throughout the whole month of July and 

into August. 

Oregon Blueberry Dutch Babies w/ Lemon 

Curd 

Ingredients 

• 6 eggs 

• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 

• 1 cup flour 

• 1 cup whole milk 

• 5 Tbs. salted butter 

• 1/4 tsp. salt 

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract 

• 2 Tbs. sugar 

• Powdered sugar for dusting after baking and 

prepared lemon curd for serving 

Directions 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add butter 

to baking dish and place in oven to melt as it 

preheats. In a blender, add eggs, milk, flour, salt, 

vanilla and sugar. Blend until combined 

Add blender ingredients to melted buttered 

baking dish. Sprinkle in frozen blueberries then 

bake for approximately 30 minutes or until top is 

puffy and golden. Dust with powder sugar and top 

with lemon curd. Serve and enjoy! 


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Reservoirs ripple 

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Just minutes from the hectic throb of downtown 

Newport is a world of tranquil beauty, where the 

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flight on a picture-perfect lake. 

At Big Creek Reservoir No. 1, Patrick Johnson 

nursed his reel with a quiet clicking until the line 

suddenly went bolt-straight and his pole arched to 

the waterline. On a rare break from his busy J&I 

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and watched the water explode with a 14-inch 

rainbow trout. 

“It’s quiet today, just what we needed for an 

hour or so,” said Johnson, who was nailing fat 

rainbows with his brother, J.J., from a muddy, 

brush-covered bank. “It’s a nice way to relax.” 

The mid-week fishing at reservoirs No. 1 and 

No. 2 — ungainly names for so pretty a place — 

is quiet as the deep woods. Surrounded on all 

sides by verdant forest, the jewel-like lakes are 

stocked annually with more than 30,000 legalsized 

rainbow trout. While most hit the deck as 

foot-longs, state fish and wildlife managers revel in 

planting upwards of a couple thousand “trophy” 

‘bows weighing up to three pounds. 

But most people don’t come for the big prizes. 

The twin reservoirs, nestled in an Alpine-like 

setting, are a nearby getaway from life’s pressures. 

Mainly, it’s a place to fish for pan-fry rainbows 

from scores of roadside cutouts. 

Built to supply Newport with water, the lower 

dam was erected in 1951 and the bigger earthen 

dam of Reservoir No. 2 followed in 1968. The 

upper reservoir was raised in 1976 and now covers 

about 20 acres. 

Tim Gross, the city’s director of public works, 

keeps track of water quality though sediment, 

temperature and oxygen tests that hold clues to 

angling success at the reservoirs. 

“There’s less oxygen as you go deeper, which is 

why you never catch any fish in the middle of the 

reservoir,” said Gross, who has fished seldom-seen 

parts of the upper lake by kayak. “It’s always on 

the edges. 

Besides fishing, the reservoir area includes 

hiking and trails, including new paths pioneered 

by a group of Newport mountain bikers called 

‘the Newts.’ Those trails, like the earthen dam 


THE JEWEL-LIKE BIG CREEK are stocked annually with more than 30,000 legal-sized rainbow trout. While most hit the deck as foot-longs, others are 20-inch-plus trophies.(Photos 

by Rick Beasley) 

of Reservoir No. 2, offer access to seldom-fished 

banks along the south side of the lake. Anglers 

should be wary of steep slopes, however. 

Other fishing possibilities yet to be explored 

include the original 1904 dam site on Blatner Creek 

at the upper end and a five-acre backwater that 

connects the two reservoirs. Shallow and perhaps 

too warm in the summer, it looks too ‘fishy’ to 

be ignored, agreed Gross. Besides finding a little 

relaxation, anglers are performing a greater good. 

“We like seeing the public up here,” Gross 

concluded. “It keeps the troublemakers out — 

the illegal campers, poachers and firestarters. 

Fishermen are the best security against illicit 

activities.” 

While trout remain the primary reward, 

other catches include bullhead catfish that are 

prey to worms fished close to the bottom. Some 

largemouth bass and sunfish also fin the reservoirs. 

To reach the reservoirs, follow the signs just north 

of Walmart and the Best Western Hotel directing 

anglers to Big Creek Road. Turn east on Northeast 

31st Street and then Northeast Harney Street before 

heading east on Big Creek Road to Reservoir No. 1. 

Follow the road about a half-mile to get to the second 

reservoir. 


PAN-SIZED RAINBOW TROUT will make for a tasty fish 

fry at angler Patrick Johnson’s kitchen. 

BY RICK BEASLEY 

POWER BAIT, in colorful tasty paste or plastic minnows, 

is the surefire elixir of bait at Big Creek Reservoir, say 

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MAY 2023 

RIPENESS V. ACIDITY 

From talking to winemakers over the past 2 years, I’ve learned more 

about the ‘point and counterpoint’ of ripeness and acidity that play off 

each other in wines. These two important components of wine greatly 

affect its flavor and overall balance. 

“Acidity” in wine is due to the presence of organic acids, such as tartaric, 

malic, and citric acid. These acids contribute to the crisp, refreshing taste 

of wine and can help balance out the sweetness of residual sugar. Wines 

with higher acidity tend to pair well with a wider range of foods because 

the acidity can cut through rich or fatty flavors and refresh the palate. 

“Ripeness” in wine refers to the level of sugar and flavor development 

in the grapes at the time of harvest. Grapes that are harvested earlier 

tend to have higher acidity and lower sugar levels, while grapes that are 

harvested later are riper and have lower acidity and higher sugar levels. 

Balancing acidity and ripeness is important in winemaking because a 

wine that is too acidic can taste harsh, while a wine made from grapes that 

were too ripe can lack structure and taste flabby. It is generally thought 

that European winemakers tend to favor a style with more balance and 

‘finesse’ and less boldness; this tends to correlate with higher acidity, 

lower alcohol, and greater food-friendliness. You may find that you enjoy 

both New World and European styles, depending on the situation, so it’s 

good to keep an open mind. 

To balance acidity and ripeness, winemakers can employ a few 

techniques: 

Harvest timing: By selecting the optimal time to harvest the grapes, 

winemakers can ensure that they have the desired levels of acidity and 

ripeness. 

Acid adjustments: Winemakers can add acid to the wine during the 

winemaking process to increase acidity if needed. 

Fermentation: The fermentation process can also help balance acidity 

and ripeness. For example, malolactic fermentation can reduce acidity 

and make the wine smoother, while cooler fermentation temperatures 

can preserve acidity. 

Blending: Winemakers can blend different wines or different grape 

varieties to create a wine with the desired balance of acidity and ripeness. 

Overall, balancing acidity and ripeness in wine requires careful 

attention to detail and a deep understanding of the winemaking process. 

One interesting corollary to the point about higher acidity wines 

tending to be food-friendly is that white wines tend to be easier to pair 

with a wide variety of foods. And white wines tend to be higher in acidity. 

HIGHLIGHTED WINE 

This month’s featured wine was made by choosing an earlier-thanusual 

harvest. The associated higher acidity allows winemaker Alex Clark 

to use less sulfur to stabilize the wine and makes it more food friendly. 

Silas Wines 2016 ‘PDX’ Pinot Noir. Here are Alex’s notes on this wine, 

“PDX is a blend I make every year using fruit from every vineyard we 

source from, giving a nice cross section of the Willamette Valley. It is 

my version of what I think the overall vintage is tasting like in Oregon. 

2016 was a hot year, producing slightly more masculine Pinots, which 

is balanced by the higher elevation (and acid), cooler vineyards I prefer. 

The means we can still retain brightness even in hot years, lending the 

2016 PDX some bright red, cherry candy fruit and a berry skin tartness”. 

About $30. 

FOOTNOTE 

The wine mentioned in this column is available at Beach Daisy Wine, 

2118 Hwy 101 N, in Yachats. Wine by the glass is available every day 

we’re open, and free wine tastings are held every Saturday from 12:00- 

6:00, covering a full range of wines. 

Questions and comments are welcome. Contact Todd via email at 

todd@beachdaisy.wine 

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Ride the Dirt Wave will be featuring three trail 

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Day two is race day! The Flow Duro Challenge 

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Each race takes place at a different location 

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JUNE 3-4 2023 

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JULY 22-23 

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