Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Thirteenth District

Date: February 28, 2008
Contact: USCG Public Affairs
206-220-7237 

COAST GUARD STATION TILLAMOOK BAY'S 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
MEDIA INVITE

WHAT:  Invited to attend Tillamook Bay's 100 year anniversary.  The day's events are scheduled to include: 

• Tours of the boats and station
• Tours of an HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter 
• Tours of local fire department and EMS vehicles
• A search and rescue demonstration at 1 p.m.
  
  A historical display will be shown at the upper station galley including:
• Pictures 
• Movies
• The station's scrap book
  
  Coast Guard Auxiliary will be providing food and refreshments.
  

WHEN:  The festivities are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. March 7th and will continue until 3 p.m. with the search and rescue demonstration occurring at 1 p.m.

WHERE:  Coast Guard Station Tillamook Bay
             1 Coast Guard Way
             Garibaldi, OR 97467

WHY:  The 100 year anniversary.  In 1908 Station Tillamook Bay (CG Station #325) was opened on the north side entrance of Tillamook Bay, five miles northeast of Cape Meares Light. It was originally called Barview Life Saving Station, and operated 30-foot rowboats.

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