In news that will come as no surprise to anyone who lives in Brookings, the town will be recognized as one of eight great coastal towns in which to retire by a national magazine.
In its November issue, "Where to Retire" magazine will recognize Brookings as one of eight great beach communities in which to retire. "The article is the latest in a series of accolades the area has received in recent years", said Les Cohen, president and chief executive officer of the Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce.
"We're always extremely pleased when outside sources recognize what a wonderful area this is. Whether we seek that recognition or not, it happens", Cohen explained. "You can't put a dollar amount on that type of publicity, on that kind of announcement".
"In recent years, the Brookings-Harbor area has been singled out by several national publications. Sunset Magazine designated Harris Beach as one of the best beaches on the West Coast," Cohen said.
"In August, 2000, Fortune magazine listed Brookings as one of their idyllic hideaways to call home", he added. "That was nation wide and included such places as Ketchum, Idaho, near Sun Valley, and Colorado Springs", Cohen said. "So that was something we hadn¹t really sought ourselves, but we got a lot of attention from it. It shows me when we get that kind of recognition on a national level, we as a chamber," Cohen said, "feel our message is getting out".
The most recent article is authored by Mary Ann Hemphill, a travel writer from Newport Beach, Calif. She said she couldn't provide any details because the story had not yet published.

Article from the Curry Coastal Pilot
August 21, 2004