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Students from Garibaldi Grade School raised $1,187.75 in a preChristmas break coin drive, which they donated to a volunteer from the Tillamook Animal Shelter at an assembly on January 11. The students chose which charity they wished to support with the annual coin drive and their donations will be used to help sustain the mission of the shelter just south of Pleasant Valley. “I think there’s a lot of power in letting kids choose where these things go and allowing them to be student leaders,” said Physical Education Teacher Kimberly Baertlein, who organized the coin drive and donation. This was the second year that students were allowed to select the beneficiary of the coin drive and the Tillamook Animal Shelter was chosen after Doernbecher Children’s Hospital received last year’s donation. The weeklong fundraising effort focuses on a different denomination of coin each day, and although there is no formal competition, Baertlein said classes do vie to raise the most money. “So, as they hear maybe one day one class didn’t do so well, you’ll see them bring a lot more money

Students celebrated as the fundraising total from the coin drive was announced in an assembly on January 11.

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Sheriff discusses homelessness, Measure 110, reelection bid WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

As he prepares for a reelection bid, Tillamook Sheriff Josh Brown recently sat down with the Headlight Herald to discuss challenges facing law enforcement in the county and his bid for reelection. Brown talked at length about the need to increase both accountability of and services available to those experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders in the county and across Oregon. He said that Measure 110 had caused a massive spike in the number of overdoses he had observed and called on state and county leaders to give law enforcement and social services providers the tools to address the crises. “I’m a cop and so my whole life has been about accountability and enforcing the law but I think modern policing is also about empathy and decency,” Brown said. “I don’t believe that the answer is just grab everybody up and throw them in jail. That’s not the answer. The answer is accountability but

assistance.” Brown was elected sheriff in 2020, after serving 15 years with the department, first as a corrections deputy, before moving into patrol after seven years. Prior to his election, Brown had never served in an administrative position and said that he looked to other Oregon sheriffs for help learning the ropes of his new position. From the beginning of his tenure, Brown’s focus has been on improving the department for his deputies so that they can better serve the community. That started with a remodeling of the physical office he would be occupying, which now contains a welcoming set up of comfortable couches and chairs around a coffee table to encourage his deputies to stop in. “If one of my deputies walk in, I drop everything and I visit with them because they’re the most important asset to this office, in my opinion,” Brown said. In the same year Brown was elected sheriff, Oregon voters passed Measure 110, decriminalizing the possession of drugs in

the state. Since the measure’s passage, controversy has swirled around its impacts on the state, with opponents calling for the measure’s repeal. Brown said that in the past

year and a half he believes he has seen more overdoses than he had in his career up to that point. He said that the removal of consequences for drug use had led people from other states to

migrate to Oregon, exacerbating existing issues with substance use disorders and homelessness. “Any problems that we did have is just being magnified because you have all these people that have come in to take advantage of that,” Brown said. Simultaneously, the state lags severely in the services offered to help those experiencing substance use or mental health disorders, or homelessness, ranking at or near the bottom in the number of spots available for treatment. Brown said that this lack of access to treatment was another major factor in the increasing number of people struggling and said that law enforcement agencies needed partnerships with other community organizations to successfully address the issues. “It’s gotta be a holistic approach, it really does,” Brown said. “It’s gotta be CARE (Community Action Resource Enterprises) doing their part, it’s gotta be the county doing their part, it’s gotta be us doing our part. There’s SEE SHERIFF PAGE A10

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Garibaldi’s Fire Department held its annual awards banquet on Saturday, January 6, at the Old Mill RV Park in Garibaldi. Officers and volunteers from the district were joined by family and members of Garibaldi’s city government for a barbecue dinner from the Portside Bistro before awards were handed out. Garibaldi’s firefighters were busy in 2023, logging more than 1600 hours responding to 305 calls and putting in 4,850 hours training. Ruben Monge was named the SEE BANQUET PAGE A9

The Garibaldi Fire District gathered to celebrate 2023 at their annual awards banquet on January 6. Photo courtesy Garibaldi Fire District

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The Tillamook Fire District agreed to a $15,000 payment to former Battalion Chief Charles Spittles in December to settle his suit claiming that the district had wrongfully terminated him in retaliation for whistleblowing. The payment will be made by the district’s insurer, Oregon’s Special Districts Insurance Program, and Tillamook Fire Chief Jeff McBrayer said he would

have preferred to see the case proceed to court. “I am disappointed that these matters were settled out of court by insurance companies, but that’s the world we live in,” McBrayer said. “We really hoped to be able to present our cases in court. I think it would have changed public opinion greatly.” Brian Cameron, chair of the district’s board, said that he was happy the district would be able to focus on the future following the suit’s resolution. “We are happy to finally

move things forward,” Cameron said. “Though it was not our decision to settle these lawsuits, we feel doing so puts these matters behind us, which enables your community fire department to do what it’s best at, serving the residents and visitors of the area in times of need.” Spittles sued the district in March 2023, following his termination from the district, which was finalized with a board decision in December 2022. The termination came after Spittles and former Volunteer Fire Captain Aaron Burris recorded

an explicit video of another district staffer and shared versions of it with district personnel and Tillamook residents. Spittles and Burris claimed that they had been trying to blow the whistle on the lack of action by then-Chief Daron Bement in response to the incident, although an independent investigation commissioned by the district found they had violated numerous distrit policies. A mediation session between Randy Harvey, Burris and Spittles’s attorney, and

attorneys for the district took place in September, with retired Judge Jean Maurer serving as mediator. The settlement also signals the end of a period of financial precariousness for the district, which had seen its budget strained by the cost of the litigation. Cameron noted that even with the suit’s resolution, the district’s funding was low and said that he hoped voters would approve an operating levy for the district this year. “The ongoing litigation from former employees of

the district has cost over $100,000 in legal bills, I feel those monies can be better spent internally and moving forward I hope the voters of the district adopt our bond levy for additional funding,” Cameron said. “Tillamook Fire District is one of the lowest recipients of funding, and call volumes continue to grow. Our district, firefighters and volunteers desperately need additional resources to meet this growing need.” Spittles declined to comment on the settlement through his attorney.

assessment report that was recently completed by Soderstrom Architects at their January 8 meeting. The report showed that bringing the district’s build-

ings back to a like-new condition would cost more than $85 million, while doing prioritized mechanical, plumbing and electrical repairs would cost around $14 million. Work on the facilities report began in October and will be presented to the Oregon Department of Education later this month, with a long-range facilities

plan to be developed using the report by March. The facilities assessment report includes a review of each of the district’s eleven buildings, which average 53 years in age. The report included a facility condition index score that weighed the cost of replacing buildings against that of repairing, with a recommendation that buildings costing more than

30% of replacement cost to repair should be replaced. Only three of the district’s buildings exceeded that threshold, Liberty Elementary and the district’s maintenance and food services building. The report also included an inventory of upgrades needed at each of the district’s buildings. Common themes across the district

were a need for upgraded security at the entrances to building, larger spaces for physical education and accessibility improvements. The consulting team that created the facilities assessment report will now continue work on a longrange facilities plan that will lay out a plan for the next ten years of facilities maintenance in the district.

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Bay City’s city council selected Liane Welch to serve as mayor through the end of 2024 at their January 9 meeting, at which she was immediately sworn in. Welch replaced Kathleen Baker, who took over the position in June when David McCall resigned from the position upon his selection as city manager. Welch brings a wealth of experience to the position, having served as Bay City’s city manager prior to her retirement in June, which led to McCall’s selection. Prior to her tenure as city manager in

Bay City, Welch had served as Tillamook County’s public works director for more than a decade, after working as the principal engineer for the City of Portland’s Bureau of Maintenance. In a letter expressing her interest in the position, Welch said that she would use her time in office to gauge whether she had the support to run for the position in this year’s election. Welch was the only applicant for the mayoralty. Baker, who solicited applications from community members who would have more time to dedicate to the position in December, will return to her role as council president.

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The Rockaway Beach city council held the first reading for a proposed ordinance regulating short-term rental properties in the city at their meeting on January 10, with citizens voicing concerns over the proposal. The council also approved the posting of “no access” signs on beach access paths across the city and approved two community grants totaling $5,577.50 to the Friends of Rockaway Beach Library. Councilors have been working on the new ordi-

nance for short-term rental (STR) properties for several months and the proposal would allow the council to establish a cap on the properties in the city. The cap would be set in a separate resolution by the council and the plan is to vote on a cap between the time the ordinance is approved and the time it takes effect, according to City Manager Luke Shepard. The ordinance would also establish waitlists for property owners desiring a license and one for those with homes under construction at the time of the ordinance’s passing that had been envisioned as shortterm rentals. A handful of citizens spoke at the meeting, with most voicing reservations about the proposed ordinance and its effects on the community. A real estate agent said that it would hurt those looking to sell their homes in the community, while several owners of STRs said they did not believe it would address the community’s housing shortage and might have

unintended consequences. Councilor Kristine Hayes, who had recused herself because of her ownership of an STR, commented as a private citizen, saying that Rockaway Beach was a tourism-focused community. Hayes pointed out that the town’s comprehensive plan had been written for a resort residential town and that the new ordinance could hurt that industry. Only one commenter spoke in favor of the ordinance, saying that their block had been transformed by STRs, raising safety concerns and removing the neighborhood feel. The second reading for the ordinance will be held at February’s city council meeting, after which the council will vote on the ordinance. If it is passed by the council, it will go into effect March 15. The “no access” signs for the city’s beach accesses were necessitated by recent changes to the landscape surrounding recreational immunity in Oregon following recent legal decisions. A district court ruling in a

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A trial for Tillamook Police Chief Raymond Rau on four misdemeanor charges surrounding missing and tampered evidence in the Tillamook Police Department’s property room was set for April 3-5, on January 10. Rau was charged with two counts of official misconduct, a class A misde-

Trial date set for Rau meanor, one count of theft in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, and one count of theft in the third degree, a class C misdemeanor, on August 30. He has been on administrative leave from the Tillamook Police Department since May of this year. Rau appeared at the status hearing in-person at the Tillamook County Courthouse on January 10, while his counsel, Christine Mascal, the

prosecutor in the case, Colin Benson, and Judge Sheryl Bachart appeared remotely via Webex. At an earlier status hearing in December 2023, the attorneys had indicated that they believed a plea agreement would be forthcoming in the case. But at the January court date Benson said that plea discussions had not been productive in the last month and the state was

ready to set a trial date for March. The lawyers and judge’s schedule did not allow for a trial in March and the Wednesday through Friday of the first week in April were selected. The trial will be held at the Tillamook County Courthouse and a six-person jury will decide the case. Benson said that the state’s case would mostly rely on documentary evi-

dence and he expected three days would be sufficient to conduct the trial. A pre-trial status hearing was also set for March 20. The Oregon State Police’s investigation that led to Rau’s charging began in May, after an audit of the department’s property room revealed that evidence had been tampered or removed in more than 80 cases dating back to 2005. Most of the cases, 64

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An equipment problem that had caused repeated service disruptions for Tillamook’s 9-1-1 dispatch center was fixed on January 9, returning the system to good repair. The problem had existed

in equipment owned by Lumen, the telecommunications company that serves Tillamook, and necessitated a convoluted response to maintain 9-1-1 service in the county. Tillamook 9-1-1 Administrator Tiffany Miller said that the issues, which began in the last quarter of 2023, were not related to Tillamook 9-1-1

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of the 83, related to drug crimes and the majority had occurred since 2021, when Rau became chief of the department. According to Tillamook District Attorney Aubrey Olson, missing evidence included an assortment of controlled substances, paraphernalia for their use, cash and at least one body camera recording, while bags holding evidence for other cases had been damaged.

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The Oregon Supreme Court will defer to the U.S. Supreme Court and won’t hear a court case challenging former President Donald Trump’s ability to appear on Oregon ballots. A group of Oregon voters asked the state court in December to order Secretary of State LaVonne GriffinValade to keep Trump off the primary and general election ballots as part of a nationwide campaign. Critics in Oregon and elsewhere allege that he is ineligible for federal office because the 14th Amendment bars anyone from holding office who “engaged in insurrection” after previously swearing to uphold the U.S. Constitution. The Colorado Supreme Court ordered his removal from Colorado ballots in a similar case, and the U.S. Supreme Court will hold oral arguments on Trump’s appeal over the Colorado decision on Feb. 8. “A decision by the United States Supreme Court regarding the Fourteenth Amendment issue may resolve one or more contentions that relators make in this proceeding,” the Oregon Supreme Court’s order said. However, the state court left open the possibility that it would hear a new case filed by Oregon voters to resolve any issues that remain after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision. Free Speech for People, the national advocacy group

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Oregon parents, advocates press lawmakers for more child care funding JULIA SHUMWAY The Oregon Capital Chronicle

A letter from Oregon’s Department of Early Learning and Care upended Natalie Kiyah’s life last spring. Kiyah, at the time a pregnant mother of three young children, had received a stipend through the Employment Related Day Care program to help pay for child care. But her 2022 tax returns showed that her income exceeded the annual limit by about $2,000, and she lost the state aid. Unable to come up with an extra $1,500 to $2,000 a month to keep her toddler in full-time care, and unable to work the same hours at her photography and marketing business without child care, Kiyah and her children moved into a shelter for about a month and a half. She was able to reapply for the child care program and found a full-time job doing digital engagement with the Oregon Food Bank, where she works to make sure no Oregonians go hungry. The Employment Related Day Care program

allows Kiyah to work – but more than 1,300 Oregon families are stuck on an indefinite waitlist and the state department that oversees the program warned lawmakers Thursday that the program could face a shortfall as high as $221 million by the end of the two-year budget cycle in 2025. In November, officials projected a shortfall of $123 million if the demand grew by 2% a month. Kiyah joined a couple dozen other parents and advocates outside the state Capitol in Salem on Thursday, with her youngest strapped to her chest, to urge lawmakers to increase child care funding during the short legislative session that begins Feb. 5. “I really want legislators to understand that access to affordable child care is so essential for folks like me, single moms or not, to be able to work to pay our rent and to buy food and put food on the table,” she said. “I really want lawmakers to understand that we’re not just these lazy people out here. We are working very hard, and access to affordable child care is incredibly important

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less than 200% of the federal poverty level – just less than $40,000 annually for a single parent with one child or $60,000 for a family of four. They can stay in the program until they earn more than 250% of the federal poverty level – about $58,000 for a single parent with one child or $85,000 for a family of four. Some level of increased child care funding is likely during the session, but it’s not yet clear whether it will

be enough. Gov. Tina Kotek called in November for allocating another $59 million to address the waitlist, and a spokeswoman wasn’t immediately able to say Thursday afternoon whether Kotek is looking for a further increase. Child care is competing with other critical needs, including housing and behavioral health, for a limited amount of state money. Advocates say lawmakers need to understand that child care is a major economic issue and deeply connected to other needs facing Oregon. Courtney Veronneau, senior political director for Family Forward, told the Capital Chronicle in a December interview that the pandemic highlighted how critical child care access was to a functioning economy. Survey results released last month by Portland State University found that more than 40% of parents quit a job, turned down a job offer or “greatly changed” their job because of difficulty finding child care. “It’s all connected,” Veronneau said. “And when people can’t get to work because they don’t have

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Restore recreational immunity It’s simple, really. Oregon is an outdoor lover’s paradise. We each have our favorite trail, beach, or pathway that offers us comfort, adventure, and a place to unplug. Now, imagine being unable to access those spots. Sadly, the notion isn’t too far-fetched. Use of trails, paths and beach access points across Oregon is under threat with the end of Recreational Immunity in October, a move that could have a devastating snowball effect on outdoor recreation in the state. This raises the specter of trails and access points across Oregon possibly being shut down. This, of course, would have a ripple effect on recreation

economies, including tour operators, lodging, restaurants, attractions, and more. That’s to say nothing of the damage to individuals’ physical and mental health who rely on outdoor recreation as part of their personal wellbeing. Already, three trails on the Tillamook Coast have been closed down due to this issue – Harborview Trail in Garibaldi, and Short Beach and Tire Trail in Oceanside. More may follow. What’s next? The League of Oregon Cities and the Association of Oregon Counties intend to bring a bill to the Legislature in 2024 to restore recreational immunity. They are working alongside a bevy

of outdoor advocacy groups from across the state. The people of Oregon who enjoy recreational access to a wide range of properties, including beach and trail access, need to contact their local legislature to express their desire to restore and strengthen recreational immunity. Tillamook Coast Visitors Association supports the restoration of recreational immunity and we encourage everyone to make your voice heard on this issue. Dan Haag Director of Trails, Outdoor Recreation & Accessibility Tillamook Coast Visitors’ Association

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I will be the first to admit I am not technologically astute. I try, and I am able to create a Word, Excel document or PowerPoint presentation as well as manage my website. But I know nothing about Bluetooth or how the internet works. And I admit I am not interested in learning too much about how things work, just as long as they work. But Rebecca, my daughter-in-love, told me over the Christmas holidays that I should start listening to podcasts to keep me company and learn something in the process. My reply was “Thanks but no thanks. I like my peace and quiet.” Then Rebecca explained that there were some great gardening podcasts online and that intrigued me. So, with some guidance, I checked a few out. Being an Anglophile, my favorite podcasts were from the BBC’s Gardeners’ World

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The Royal Horticultural Society has another selection of great gardening podcasts called “Gardening with the RHS.” Since our Tillamook climate is very similar to that of the United Kingdom, things relevant to England can be relevant to the Oregon Coast. Besides, the presenters have those great English and Irish accents. After sampling those two, I went online and searched for the “best gardening podcasts in 2023” and found quite a few lists of possibilities. One podcast that interested me was “Let’s Argue About Plants” from the editors of Fine Gardening magazine. This was from another magazine I love so I tried it out and was entertained as well as informed. I could get this podcast on my phone through Spotify, but I learned that if I went to the podcast on my laptop, I could take advantage of the photos

that accompanied the podcast. The first one I listened to was about “Silver Plants” and ran about 48 minutes. It was a fun episode and led me to listening to other topics. We do have to be a little selective with what we listen to as some of the recommended podcasts for 2023 didn’t have a more recent podcast than January of last year. Not that the info isn’t good, but if you want up-to-date information, find ones that are weekly or at least monthly. Location is a good indicator as well. I found when I listened to “Let’s Argue About Plants,” that they were based in the Northeastern US and not the Northwest. When searching for strictly PNW gardening podcasts, they were

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appy news to share in Cape Meares. Locals Pam Robenolt and Sean Kohles tied the marital knot on Magic Island in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Dec. 28, 2023. Sean’s two sons, Orion and Thor, were in attendance on that beautiful blue-sky, blue-ocean day. A picture from the event shows the newlyweds barefoot in the sand, and everyone looking delighted. The wedding was casual and included traditional Hawaiian lei and sand ceremonies. The foursome celebrated the special occasion by snorkeling the day before and ziplining and whale watching the day after. Congrats to the newly-

weds and their family. Pam and Sean will be extending that island feeling when they host the Cape Meares community potluck at 6 p.m. on January 27 at the Barbara Bennett Community Center. The theme will be “Aloha.” Pam and Sean encourage attendees to wear Hawaiian clothing, if so inclined. Let’s turn out in force to celebrate with the newlyweds. They had been waiting for this for more than three decades. Carolyn and Olli Ollikainen and their two sons flew to Houston, Texas, to see the Washington Huskies play the Michigan Wolverines for

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sive and defensive forces of the Wolverines 13-34. The Dawgs were hampered by injuries suffered by their star quarterback, Michael Penix Jr., during the game. Still, just making it to the National College Football Championship Game is a notch in the UW belt. Good job, Huskies. The New Year kicked off with a sci-fi book release by prolific authors Jack and Sue Drafahl. “Paradox” is the third book in their “Time and Space” series. The plot involves taking an iPhone with artificial intelligence (AI) from 2035 back to 1969 that drastically changes the course of human history.

Check out their dazzling YouTube video, created from the AI programs Adobe Firefly, Microsoft Copilot, Lighttricks Photoleap, and Topaz Labs. The text in the novel itself, however, was created entirely by our human neighbors, the Drafahls, right here in Cape Meares. Add “Paradox” to your collection of their works. Also in the New Year, the Steens and the Ziadys continue to get together monthly for lunch and two games of Scrabble. We started this fun activity in Jan. 2010; now it’s a given in our retirement schedule. The ladies split the wins on this first session of 2024.

Good luck to the guys going forward (they’ll need it). It’s a fond farewell to Donna and Paul Lehto. Although they have great affection for Cape Meares, with Donna’s greatgrandfather having been an assistant lighthouse keeper at Cape Meares Lighthouse, they have decided that their golden years need a little something more, well, golden: the sun. They are moving to Nevada, both for the sunnier climate as well as to be closer to family. We’ll miss you but wish you well, Donna and Paul. Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing from time to time.

or the nearly thirty years that I’ve lived in my house, the Nestucca Valley school buses have rumbled up and down Parkway Drive, Bridge and Brook Streets, ferrying students back and forth from the high school on school days, without memorable incident. That changed last Monday. A pair of buses collided, one rear-ending the other on Bridge Street, as the struck bus waited to enter the intersection with U.S. Highway 101. Nestucca Fire Chief James Oeder published a statement online that evening with some details. School Superintendent Misty Wharton published a letter addressed to “parents and community” on Tuesday. Because as many as eighteen passengers were identified as potentially injured, the incident was classified as a mass casualty event. Three injured persons were transported to North Lincoln Hospital; nine were transported to Tillamook Hospital and Urgent Care. All were reportedly treated and released. When I ventured downtown to capture a few photos for Tillamook Headlight Herald, no fewer than fourteen emergency response vehicles, many transporting more than one emergency response worker, were on the scene. The town felt like it was throbbing with a pulse of blue and red flashing lights, and traffic was being directed through Cloverdale. Both Oeder and Wharton praised partner agencies

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including TIllamook Ambulance, Tillamook County Sherriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, North Lincoln Fire and Rescue, Tillamook Fire District, Netarts Oceanside Fire, Nestucca Valley School District, Nestucca Fire District and Lannus Iron Works. Lance and Annis Leslie were thanked for emergency use of their shop building. Thanks to everyone involved; the community showed their stuff that afternoon, and it was good. TIllamook’s Homeless Connect event is planned for Wednesday January 24 at Tillamook County Fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds are located east of downtown Tillamook on Third Street. Those who are living in space not intended for human habitation (the street, a car or truck, dry camping, doubled up, or couch surfing, etcetera) are welcome. Past such events have been a treasure trove of food, supplies, clothing and services; spread the word. Watch this space next week for the hours and details about free transport to the event via The Wave. Don’t forget that that

Nesko Women’s Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 19. Kiawanda Community Center will host the event; the address is 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive in Pacific City. Tim Moore will present a program that features his photographs. For reservations, call Cathy at 541-622-3104. Remember that Marilyn Burkhardt is offering a series of art classes to “help us get through the gloom of winter.” A pair of personalized tiles will be created in

a “Tile Making” class which runs from 1-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 28. The fee is $75.00. A 4 x 6-inch printing block will be created in a “Block Printing” class planned for 1-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 11. The fee is $45. The skills learned in that workshop will be built upon in “Next Step: Block Printing which is slated from12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 25. Participants will use an 8 x 10-inch piece of linoleum to create a reusable plate suitable for

on three complex issues: a potential cap on short-term rentals (STRs), the issue of

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as a source of our drinking water. Most controversial was the proposed cap on STRs. Roughly 40 people attended the meeting in person, with an additional 20 attending via Zoom. At issue is the question of balance between the income provided by STRs, both to the city and to residents/owners, and the impact on quality of life and city resources. “We are the last city on the north coast to look at a cap,” said Councilor Mary McGinnis. “We have models to look at.” For comparison, Cannon Beach currently has 206 STRs—less than half the 450 in Rockaway. Cannon Beach has an STR task force which meets quarterly and reports to city council and has done so for the past four years. The current proposal does not call for a reduction in STRs. It would establish a limit that would include current construction projects and set up a waiting list for new STR permits. One objection from current STR license holders: there is no plan to transfer an existing STR license to a new owner on the sale of property. One caller to the meeting expressed the opinion that the decision immediately caused their property values to go down. Other residents questioned STR density, rather than the total number. Several expressed that what was once a neighborhood feels like a business district. One speaker expressed that the cul-de-sac on which they live has two STRs, one which holds 25 people and another which holds 16, means that parking for the 40+ visitors makes it

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hand printing or a press. The fee is $75. Finally, “Nature Painting” will be the theme from 1-3:30 on Sunday, March 10. Making art from leaves, feathers and other found (and flat) objects will be the focus. The fee is $45. The classes will happen at Burkhardt Gallery, 34395 U.S. Highway 101 South. It’s the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and Bridge Street in downtown Cloverdale. For more information or to reserve a space

ROCKAWAY BEACH SCOTT FISHER sfisher71@yahoo.com impossible for emergency vehicles to access their homes if necessary. Other residents see the loss of what was once affordable rental housing as units are converted to STRs. Our corner near the Post Office has lost five long-term rentals in the past year, all converted (or in the process of conversion) to STRs. Mayor McNeilly sees the question of affordable housing as separate from the increase in STRs, and points out, “We need tourist housing and workforce housing. We have a visitordriven economy.” With our 191 hotel/motel rooms and 450+ STRs, Mayor McNeilly stressed “a balance between housing, tourism, and infrastructure.” The mayor cited an 18% increase in calls to the Sheriff’s Office from 2022 to 2023 as an example of how our infrastructure needs are changing. He closed his remarks with a question: “How many tourists can we support? How much is enough?” If you have opinions, concerns, or better still suggestions, come to the City Council workshops and meetings. The next opportunity is February 14. There is still time for you to make a difference. Another issue: the loss

call 503-812-9866 or email burkhardtmab@gmail. com<mailto:burkhardtmab@ gmail.com>. Happy birthday this week to: Brandon Aase, Kelvin Caspell, Justin CHristiansen, Chris Eckhardt, Marsha Hale, Taylor Haltiner, Eric Hays, Jason Hill, Raeanna Hughes, Richard Love, Ashley Malcom, Noah McDaniel, Sandra Porter, Waylon Porter, Kari Ross, Bryn Rulifson, Wilda Schmitz, Caleb Slavens, Timothy Streeter, and Kristin Trost. of recreational immunity on city-owned trails and paths. This stems from a lawsuit in Newport last July, in which a visitor was injured on a bridge leading to a recreational area. For decades, Oregon operated under recreational immunity: the concept that municipalities could not be held liable for injuries sustained by those involved in recreation. The recent court case has removed this immunity from roads, trails, and bridges leading to recreational areas. Rockaway Beach has 23 such paths. The short-term solution is to post signs at these locations declaring “no access.” “The language on the signs came from our insurance carrier,” said City Manager Luke Shepard. To effect a permanent change, Councilor Mary McGinnis said, “Please write to the legislature. That’s the only way we can get this fixed.” You can find contact information at https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/. Finally, the meeting addressed the Jetty Creek watershed issue discussed previously. I will cover the watershed issues in greater detail in a future column. To find out more, attend the North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection on Saturday, February 3 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary By The Sea, 275 S. Pacific. Chuck Willer, longtime director of the Coast Range Association, will lead a discussion about safeguarding and protecting drinking water sources. You can also visit the NCCWP web site at https://healthywatershed. org/.

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FENCEPOSTS We’re already firing out of the gates with another exciting story for the Garibaldi downtown area: Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad announced the first stages of their forthcoming depot will begin construction this year with a grand opening in 2025. The first stage will be the construction of the Water Tower Plaza, which “will contain the restored Garibaldi Telegraph Office, an SP phone booth, and our new water tower,” per a post on the railroad’s Facebook page. Thematic lighting, ADA accessibility. The works. With the inclusion of four more businesses closer to the depot including Sea Baron, El Loco Trio IV (March or April grand opening), Spunky’s Crystals (January grand opening), and Fish with Lips wine bar (opening date to be announced), in addition to the businesses

already in the area, OCSR riders will have bountiful options before they board and when the step back off in Garibaldi. Overall wonderful news. For more information, check out facebook.com/OregonCoastScenicRR/ Some of us are still paying off Christmas, and here are the Cavitts already thinking of Valentine’s Day. Truly. This past week, Garibaldi Portside Bistro announced on Facebook that they are accepting reservations for that most romantic day of the year. The Bistro’s Valentine’s Day event will begin at 4 p.m. and feature a special, yet-to-be-announced Valentine’s Day menu, dessert and drink specials, Live music by N.E. Day Now, and a “romantic” environment. If I know our neighbor Amanda, she has something festively

GARIBALDI NATHAN “FINN” FINDLING finn@natfinn.com decorative up her sleeve. For more information, visit portsidebistro.com or facebook.com/garibaldiportside. I wonder what it would take to get a preview taste test of the evening’s menu… (Now, to find a babysitter for the night). Speaking of delightful times…Sit back. Relax. Grab a drink and snack. Breathe in. Alright. Now, prepare for

the latest from everybody’s favorite local librarian, June Ekborg: “All Tillamook County Library Branches will be closed Saturday, January 20th for scheduled technology maintenance.” (And breathe out.) Lastly, I think the Garibaldi Fire & Rescue annual awards banquet might be my favorite “work” night of the year for the city. Sure, the awards are great, the food is even better, and the banter before and after are a true, authentic delight. There’s a hearth to the night, one that’s hard to describe. I’ll give you three moments in the evening. From there, I hope you’ll see what I mean: 1) The first was the surprise of seeing my twoyear-old daughter race to the player-piano and bang out a rousing rendition of “Elmo’s Song.” Her chord structures

were a little avant-garde, but that she kept tempo while singing, at that age, blew my mind. Her twin brother jumped in with a subtle harmony along the lower ivories that was a bit percussive, but not nearly as hard on the ears as other popular commercial songs I’ve heard. They were incredible for the evening’s impromptu entertainment. 2) The second was the heartwarming moment when Tillamook Headlight Herald’s 2023 Readers’ Choice #3 ranked Chicago, EMT, and Firefighter - Meg Martensen - was rewarded with a quilt quilted by Mayor Katie. The joy on Martensen’s face said it all. She spent the remainder of the evening in the warmth of her new threads. 3) Since Tillamook Fire covered the watch for the evening, most of GF&R spent the end of the evening

huddled around, if I recall, two folding banquet tables pushed together side-by side. They were bantering, joking, and playing cards. Not actual cards, 52 and jokers. It was one of those party card games where the one who ‘won’ was the one who could generate the biggest laughs. And there were so many laughs. Deep, ebullient, belly-busting bursts of joy that thundered throughout the rustic wooden rafters at the Old Mill event center. While I was watching the twins run laps around the center, I split my attention equally, hopeful not to miss anything. They don’t even have to have the food there and I’d show up just to see those “twin” moments, again. Don’t get me wrong, keep the food. Don’t go without it. But those moments alone were so worth it.

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Last year when I was sworn in to serve as your governor, I told Oregonians that this job would mean waking up, every day, with a mission. That mission, simply put, is to deliver results for Oregonians – to take on our biggest challenges and make things better. In my first year as Governor, I prioritized strengthening connections with Oregonians from every part of our state because I knew that we could not make progress and deliver results on issues of shared concern—affordable housing and homelessness, behavioral health, education, public safety—without working together. In my inaugural address, I asked Oregonians to believe in our state and its future and to join me in being a force for positive change. Today, I want to thank the Oregonians who are stepping up to make a difference in their communities and move the needle on the state’s most

pressing challenges. Over the last 12 months, I visited all 36 Oregon counties in order to dig in and listen to Oregonians living, working, and making things better in every corner of the state. The One Oregon Listening Tour was about bringing Oregon together. We didn’t solve all the divisions across our beautiful state. But we made a sincere, authentic effort to listen to Oregonians in their home communities, to understand their hopes and challenges, and to walk alongside them through engaged dialogue to build new relationships and strengthen partnerships. Building these partnerships gives the state a chance to support projects that are already being developed – rather than reinventing the wheel. The foundation we set in 2023 could not have been possible without the willingness of Oregonians to have conversations about what is and isn’t working and how we can make it better. From balancing housing availability and tourism

needs on the coast to confronting how counties across the state are grappling with workforce shortages due to a critical lack of housing supply, communities throughout Oregon are facing similar and unique challenges. Housing and homelessness is impacting all corners of the state. And, I have been so impressed and inspired by the innovative plans being developed to tackle these problems in a way that ben-

efits local communities, even with limited resources. Together, we have made meaningful progress on serving individuals who are at

risk of losing their housing, who are currently sleeping outside, and who are ready to move into housing. We paved the way to change how Oregon students are taught to read, as well as started a conversation about how we fund our schools. Just this month, we announced a $25 million partnership with Oregon Health Plan providers to increase behavioral health capacity for young people across the state. Meanwhile, greater access to naloxone has been saving lives in every corner of Oregon. We partnered with the Legislature to commit resources so rural highways are kept clean and safe this winter. And we brought a renewed focus to tackling the immediate and long-term water quality

needs in the Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area (LUBGWMA). Oregonians are hungry to tackle problems – and they have the drive and ideas to be forces for positive change. The first year of my administration has left me incredibly optimistic because of the fortitude, resilience, and can-do attitude I’ve seen and heard all across the state. I am endlessly thankful for the Oregonians that have taken time to talk with me and my staff, and who have put their trust in our office to be a partner in our state’s success. One year into my administration, it is clear: working together, we can do hard things and make things better.

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Happy New Year. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas as well. Several new laws will be going into effect this month, and I wanted to highlight a couple. I was proud to support House Bill 3632 during the last session, and on January 1st, it went into effect. It will expand the statute of limitations for rape from 12 to 20 years. This will offer greater access to justice for those who have been the victim of horrible sexual abuse. Under HB 2095, all Oregon cities will be permitted to operate photo radar for traffic enforcement. So make sure you are going the speed limit, because you may see more flashing lights at intersections to catch those who aren’t. The bill also allows cities to set speed limits for some residential streets, so double-check those speed signs because they could be changing. As we approach the upcoming legislative session, much attention will be paid to the Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response. We expect that any changes that will be made to Measure 110 will start in this committee. At the beginning of December, they held a meeting to hear testimony and gather information about the drug crisis. Unfortunately, over 2 hours were dedicated to “invited” testimony, which limited the time for members of the public to voice their concerns to only 45 minutes. I hope the committee will take more time to

solicit input from the general public. One instructive piece from the invited testimony was from the Oregon Society of Addiction Medicine. It cited national data that showed 97.5% of those who struggle with addiction don’t think they need treatment. 2.5% thought they needed treatment but made no effort to get it, and a mere 0.5% thought that they needed treatment and made an effort to get it. This shows the fatal flaw in Measure 110. Those struggling with addiction rarely make the best decision for their health. We need tools to get people into treatment, even if they don’t think they need it themselves. I continue to believe Measure 110 has been a total failure. We must rethink and reform our approach to drug abuse and addiction. Drug decriminalization has failed by allowing thousands of Oregonians to poison themselves with no intervention. The way Measure 110 is funding treatment now isn’t working. A new audit from the Secretary of State reveals that much of the $261 million in Measure 110 money that has been allocated is yet to reach those who need it. Service providers have only spent $95 million (or 36%) of that money. The audit also shows that people aren’t accessing services that Measure 110 is funding. I look forward to supporting legislation that will create a system where those struggling with drug addiction access the services they need to get clean and sober and to put an end to open-air drug markets.

The Department of Education (ODE) recently released the Statewide Report Card for the 2022-2023 school year. Buried in the 85-page report was another reminder about the failures of our education system. At no grade level were there more than 50% of Oregon students proficient in reading and writing, math, or science. Just before Christmas, an Oregon Appeals Court struck down Kate Brown’s cap and trade executive order on a technicality. The Court found that the Department of Environmental Quality failed to comply, “or even substantially comply,” with disclosure requirements when adopting rules under the federal Clean Air Act. That’s good news, but because the Court’s decision was limited to administrative misteps, DEQ can, and likely will, just go back and ensure they follow the law when implementing the program. We know that this program will increase the cost of living for Oregonians. In Washington, where they implemented a similar program, gas prices have surged by nearly 50 cents per gallon. With inflation already pushing utility bills through the roof, I hope Governor Kotek will press pause on her predecessor’s misguided cap and trade executive order. As always, I welcome your feedback and input. It helps me better represent our community. Email me at Rep.CyrusJavadi@oregonlegislature.gov or call my office at 503-986-1432.

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Curtis Smith Hansford

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Aug. 9, 1937 ~ Dec. 16, 2023

Dr. Curtis Smith Hansford, also known as Curt, passed away on December 16, 2023, at the age of 86 in Tualatin, Oregon. Born on August 9, 1937, in Billings, Montana, Curt lived a remarkable life filled with accomplishments and cherished relationships. Curt was a loving husband, devoted father and a wonderful friend to many. His kind and gentle nature endeared him to everyone he met. He was admired for his zest for life and his unwavering kindness. One of Curt’s greatest achievements was becoming a diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Odontology February 19, 1997, a testament to his dedication and expertise in the field. In his educational pursuits, Curt obtained a Dental Degree from the University of Oregon Dental School in Portland, Oregon. He went on to serve in the US Navy from 1961 to 1963, where he honed his skills and contributed to the military community. Throughout his career as

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a dentist, Curt made a significant impact on the communities he served. From 1961 to 2013, he had dental practices in Bozeman and Plentywood, Montana, as well as John Day, Oregon. He also worked for the Tillamook County Health Department in Tillamook, Oregon and the Coffee Creek Correctional Institution in Wilsonville, Oregon. Curt found joy and fulfillment in various hobbies. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and his craftsmanship extended to jewelry making, woodworking, and woodturning.

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Nov. 12, 1974 ~ Jan. 8, 2024

Curt will be deeply missed by his surviving family members, including his beloved wife, Jenny Hansford of Wilsonville, Oregon; his children Gerald Hansford of Monmouth, Oregon; Alan Hansford of Corvallis, Oregon; Pamela Collier of Newburg, Oregon; Rob Hansford of Tualatin, Oregon; Kimberly Burgess of Tacoma, Washington; and Rory Toney of Portland, Oregon. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren; his sister, Karen King (brother-in-law Charles King); three nieces and four nephews. Curt was preceded in death by his father, Joe Fowler Hansford; his mother, Ora Smith Hansford; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. In his religious life, Curt was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1982, finding solace and community within his faith. A memorial service to honor Curt’s life will be held on January 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Latterday Saints Ward located at 1285 South Elm Street, Canby, Oregon 97013. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shriners Hospital at 1-855-365-4438, supporting their important work. The Hillside Chapel, located at 1306 7th Street, Oregon City, Oregon 97045, and can be reached at 503-656-4285, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Curt’s legacy of kindness, accomplishments, and cherished memories will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Paid for by the family of Curt Smith.

On Monday January 8, 2024, Aaron Bogle, loving brother, uncle, and warm friend of many, passed away at age 49. Aaron was born on November 12, 1974 in Portland, OR to Phillip and Nancy Bogle. He was a skilled carpenter, artisan, craftsman, and musician. His creativity and love of working with his hands was repeatedly demonstrated through his skilled workmanship with leather book binding, the designing and crafting specialty candy and coffee boxes, unique signs for local businesses, vehicle decals, and the trimming of beautiful coastal

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Michael W. Hulburt Sr., a resident of Baker City, Oregon, passed away at the age of 77 on December 20, 2023. His final moments were spent peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family, concluding a slow prolonged goodbye. Born on August 16, 1946, in Tillamook, Oregon, Mike lived his early years on the family ranch in Blaine, OR before moving to Tillamook when he was 7 years old. Mike graduated from Tillamook High School in 1964, and then married the love of his life, Kathleen Bradley, in 1965. He joined the National Guard shortly after graduating High School, serving in the Guards through 1969. After completing an apprenticeship with his friend and mentor Art Pfaff, he became a journeyman cabinet maker. Mike then spent 5 years as a Tillamook city police officer, developing lifelong friendships with many of his fellow officers. He left the police force to open Mike’s Wood Shoppe, later expanding his cabinet and wood building skills to include glass and window installations. In 2008 Mike and Kathy moved to

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Blair A. Smith of Bay City, OR, was born on Aug. 26, 1962 and passed away on Dec. 7, 2023 at the age of 61.

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homes. He taught himself how to play guitar and frequently would enjoy playing with various musicians during local festival or holiday

celebrations. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the solitude of fishing along the Oregon rivers. His boisterous laugh, beaming smile, and warm hugs will be missed by many. Aaron was preceded in death by his father, Phillip, and his mother, Nancy. He is survived by his best friend Angel Beem, brother Benjamin, his adopted sisters Becky, Abigail, and Elizabeth, nieces, Evelyn, Hannah, and Sarah, nephew Nathaniel, and 9 great nieces and nephews. Graveside inurnment was held at Nehalem American Legion Cemetery January 16, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Joan Marie Trusty

June 19, 1938 ~ Dec. 19, 2023 Joan was born in the Vidito Hospital in Tillamook, Oregon on June 19, 1938, to Walter and Margaret (Marolf) Naegeli. She passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2023. Joan grew up on the family farm on Wilson River Loop. She attended schools in Tillamook graduating from Tillamook High School, Class of 1956. She worked as a secretary for Howard Smith, the county agricultural extension agent, before becoming the bookkeeper at Coast Printing and Stationery, the family business. Joan was united in marriage to David R. Trusty on March 12, 1960. They blended their families to-

gether when they married. Joan is survived by her brother, Marwyn Naegeli of Tillamook her daughters Dana (Tim) Edvalson of West Linn, OR Linda (Michael) Walker of Tillamook and her son Brian Trusty of Tillamook. She had five

grandchildren Allyson Rodriguez of Omaha, NE, Jaime Dunn of Milwaukie, OR, Marel Stock of Anchorage, AK, Michael Trusty of Tillamook and Olivia Trusty of Garibaldi, OR. She had six great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and cherished friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, David, of fifty-five years and sons Michael ‘’Mike’’ and Noel. Per her request, a private service was held January 13 at Sunset Heights Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may send a charitable donation in her memory to the Tillamook Volunteer Firefighters Association.

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Baker City where he enjoyed his retirement watching his grandchildren participate in their many sport activities, attending various family vacations and puttering in his Baker wood shop. Mike had a strong sense of humor and devotion to others, traits that endeared him throughout his life to all who met and knew him. His profound love for his family, and his unwavering commitment to serving others are the hallmarks of his memory. As we mourn his absence, we also celebrate a life well-lived and find comfort in the belief that he has been restored to his truest self where Mike knows Mike again and that he has

been reunited with his son and other loved ones. Mike’s legacy is carried on by the love of his life Kathleen, daughter Sally and her husband Rob Bachman, son Tom and his wife Veronica, as well as his adored grandchildren: Ashley, Brad, Carrie, Christopher, Dane, Keaton, Kerry, Makenna, and Zak. His joy was further multiplied by four great-grandchildren: Ethan, Karter Ann, Maddox, and Landyn. Preceding him in death were his son, Michael Jr., his parents, Warren and Florence, his in-laws, Harold and Luella, and his brothers, Jack and Merwin. A celebration of Mike’s life will be arranged during the coming late spring, where friends and family will gather to honor his memory. Donations in Mike’s memory may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation (T2T.org) or Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, PO Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com.

Robert (Bob) Allen

You’re invited to attend a reception event recognizing Adventist Health Medical Oﬃce – Plaza provider David Bradburn, MD, who recently announced his retirement from medical practice. Thank you, Dr. Bradburn, for your 26 years of service in Tillamook County!

Join the Retirement Celebration Thursday, February 1, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Adventist Health Medical Oﬃce – Plaza Atrium 1100 Third St., Tillamook Cupcakes, fruit and beverages will be provided.

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Robert (Bob) Allen from Garibaldi Oregon passed away on Christmas day 2023. Bob grew up in Dilley, then moved to Texas, then Bob went into the Air Force. Then from the Air Force, he moved to Oregon with his wife Donna where he stayed until he passed away. He was a wonderful man. Bob was a very active man. He served on the Garibaldi fire department for years. He was very active in the community. He was a very dedicated member of the wave steppers square dancing. Bob loved cutting firewood which he did up until his death. Bob also liked hunting and fishing. He also did master gardeners, and was a member of the Elks in Tillamook Oregon. Bob also served in the Air Force. Bob, also for years, did gold panning and had gold

mining claims throughout Oregon. He was a member of the beekeeping association, which he was a very dedicated member and mentored a lot of beekeepers, and did the beekeeping booth at the fair every year. Bob attended Rockaway community church for years going every Sunday and very dedicated to the church. Bob loved his family very much. His family meant a lot to him.

Bob is proceeded in death by his wife of 45 years Donna Allen, his daughter Laura Lane, his mother, father, and his sister. Bob is survived by his grandchildren Cheri Gonzalez of Tillamook, Jenny Kent and husband troy of Banks, Oregon, Tari Motsinger, of Tillamook, Grandson in law Omar Gonzalez of Tillamook, grandson in law, Bobby Thompson of Tillamook, grandson in law Joe Motsinger of Garibaldi, friend Carolyn Hindman of Tillamook and son-in-law Terry Lane Bay City Oregon. Bob also has numerous great grandkids and great great grandkids that he loved very very much. Any contributions can be made to Rockaway community church on behalf of Bob Allen. A service will be at a later date.

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Affordable Health Screenings Coming to Tillamook Tillamook, Oregon – Residents living in and around the Tillamook, Oregon can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Tillamook Church

of the Nazarene will host this community event on Feb. 1, 2024. The site is located at 2611 Third St. in Tillamook. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascu-

lar disease, stroke and overall vascular health. • HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels • Diabetes risk • Kidney and thyroid function, and more Screenings are affordable and convenient. Free parking is also available.

Special package pricing starts at $159, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www. lifelinescreening.com. Preregistration is required.

Tillamook Bay Community College welcomes a new president This week, the Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) Board of Education held a meeting on January 8 where they unanimously approved Dr. Paul Jarrell as the new President of TBCC. Dr. Jarrell will be taking over as President of TBCC for President Ross Tomlin, who will be retiring after seven years of service to the college.

The Board of Education extended their gratitude to President Tomlin and acknowledged his dedication to the college’s growth and success, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to the college’s students and the local community. Dr. Jarrell has a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon and 30 years of experience in higher educa-

tion as a faculty member, Dean, and Vice President. Prior to his employment at TBCC, he was the Executive Vice President of Lane Community College. Dr. Jarrell has been at TBCC for a year and a half as the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services. When asked about his approval as President from the Board, Dr. Jarrell said,

“I am deeply honored and humbled to be chosen as the next President of TBCC, and I couldn’t be happier. I feel such a strong connection to this college and community; I look forward to working together to make TBCC the best place to work and learn.” A key member of TBCC’s Leadership Team, Dr. Jarrell has helped kick-

start the Nursing program, contributed to the designs of the new Healthcare Education Building, and led initiatives to grow workforce development programs that emphasize internships and apprenticeship growth in the trades. Commenting on the transition, President Tomlin said, “I am very excited that Paul will be succeeding me

as President. We are fortunate to have someone who knows and loves the college and has been doing excellent work here. I know the college will be in excellent hands and will continue to flourish into the future.” Dr. Jarrell will succeed to the President’s office on February 9, 2024, after a brief transition period with President Tomlin.

The final community award category: Citizen of the Year JESSICA MEYER

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This article may reach you after our awards banquet, however we felt the importance to share all the nominees from this incredible category regardless. We often underestimate the power of a single individual in shaping our community. Those who strive for better, who lend a helping hand, who go the extra mile without seeking anything in return – these are the hidden heroes who make our community a better place. That’s why the Community Award for Citizen of the Year isn’t just an accolade; it’s a recognition of the relentless efforts and selfless spirit of our community citizens. Being nominated is an honor, signifying appreciation for one’s contributions, and winning this award is a testament to the significant impact one can make. Let’s continue to cherish and encourage these community trailblazers – their dedica-

tion and commitment are truly worth celebrating. The nominees from all categories were honored and the winners awarded at our prestigious Annual Awards Banquet which took place at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 5:30pm. So, without any more delay, let’s announce the fine Tillamook County nominees for Citizen of the Year as well as some highlights of their achievements. Patrick Zweifel

Patrick has always been committed to helping the community grow and flourish through his many entrepreneurial businesses including The Hydrangea Ranch, OCF Decorative Concrete and his non-profit organization Ultimook. Most recently Patrick spearheaded the rescue of Alderbrook Golf Course from closing forever, and reinvigorated this community asset through incredible cosmetic improvements, creating an-

other outstanding destination in Tillamook County. Lonnie Eggert

For over two decades Lonnie Eggert has served the Tillamook School District in a variety of roles including a teacher, the Athletic Director, the Dean of Students and the head baseball coach and wrestling coach. During that time, he has mentored hundreds of students providing them with guidance, supporting their needs, and teaching them the values of hard work and accountability. Lonnie has made it his life’s work to ensure that all students have the opportunities and tools they need to be successful in sports and in life. Justin McMahan Pastor Justin McMahan of Living Water Fellowship has been instrumental in fostering programs that reach outside the church and benefit the entire community. As a pastor who believes we lead by example, Justin is constantly finding ways to mobilize the

Living Water congregation to serve the community. In his time here he has developed a reputation for providing support and mentorship for anyone aspiring to bring about positive change for Tillamook County. Suzanne Weber

Suzanne embodies commitment to community, spending most of her life in service making Tillamook a better place to live and work. Starting in her early years as a teacher when she was busy shaping young lives. Then moving into public service, serving many years on Tillamook’s City Council, eventually serving as mayor. Most recently representing Tillamook in the Oregon State Legislature, ensuring that our rural needs and voices are elevated to Salem. Rachel Koljesky Rachel is committed to removing barriers so that everyone in Tillamook County can access health and life saving

information. As the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, Mobile Clinic and Event Coordinator, and Syringe Service Program Coordinator for Tillamook County, Rachel works collaboratively and tirelessly across service organizations, businesses, churches, community groups and individuals to ensure everyone has the information they need to live happier and healthier lives. John Holland

In his role working for the mobile crisis team for Tillamook County, John Hollard spends his days helping those in crisis with unwavering compassion and empathy and is directly responsible for saving several lives in the community. John’s irreplaceable services are an asset to all three school districts, the Tillamook County jail, and everyone experiencing a crisis who needs a lifeline. We are immensely grateful to all who nominated candidates in our various categories. Your contributions have played a vital role in acknowl-

edging the dedicated individuals who tirelessly improve our community. Each nomination illustrates the remarkable work being done in Tillamook County, and for that, we are truly thankful. Each year the Tillamook Chamber’s Community Awards is rooted in thoughtful nominations, a process that effectively determines the nominees for all five categories. The nomination process, which ran until December 1st of this current year, uses a questionnaire process for each submission. The task of deciding the winners for each category is entrusted to a special committee made up of esteemed community members and past award recipients, excluding any Chamber staff or board members. For past nominations please see our blog at www. tillamookchamber.org/blog or our Facebook page for other category nominations and details. Don’t worry, we will be back with the winners of each community awards category in our next article.

BANQUET CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 Firefighter of the Year for the department and Brad Marugg was selected Officer of the Year. Bob Bacon, who retired last year, was named the most inspirational and Jonathan Lassiter received the oopsie award.

Meghan Martensen was also recognized for recently being voted the third best fire, police or emergency medical technician in the county, receiving a handmade quilt from Mayor Katie Findling as congratulations.`

Brad Marugg was honored as Officer of the Year, with both accepting their awards from Chief Jay Marugg. Photos courtesy Garibaldi Fire District

Ruben Monge was named Firefighter of the Year.

Mayor Katie Findling (left) made a quilt for Meghan Martensen (right) to celebrate her selection as the third best fire, police or emergency medical technician in Tillamook County.

DONATION CONTINUED FROM PAGE A1 in the next day,” Baertlein said. The Tillamook Animal Shelter volunteer who attended the assembly to accept the donation, Anne Harris, said that the money would be used for supplies and to cover veterinary bills. Harris said that the shelter takes in between 300 and 500 cats annually, as well as small animals, and recently six goats, which they’re working to find new homes. The shelter has a group of around 10 volunteers who give their time to take care of the animals and the group relies entirely on charitable donations, receiving no funding from county or city governments.

Principal Janmarie Nugent, Tillamook Animal Shelter Volunteer Anne Harris and teacher Kimberly Baertlein (left to right) pose with the school’s mascot at the assembly.

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Hampton Lumber announces closure of sawmill in Banks Hampton Lumber today announced the indefinite closure of its sawmill in Banks, Oregon, where operations have been curtailed since October. “We are well aware of the detrimental impact a mill closure has on employees, their families, and the surrounding community,” said Hampton CEO, Randy Schillinger. “I want to thank our Banks employees for their professionalism and hard work over the years,” said Schillinger. “And I want to also thank community leaders in Banks and rural Washington County for the support they have shown for the mill over the years.” There has been a lumber mill in Banks since 1961, a town of fewer than 2,000 people in rural Washington

County. The Banks mill employed 58 people. “No one wants to see a mill close,” said Schillinger. “However, with the current log supply restrictions in Oregon and the likelihood of additional restrictions on State Forests in the coming years, we just can’t see a viable future for the Banks facility.” The town of Banks lies on the outskirts of Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests, Forest Trust Lands managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) for recreation, habitat, timber harvest and revenue for county services. ODF returns roughly 64 percent of the revenues produced from timber to the counties to fund public services like rural schools, fire departments and law enforcement agencies.

The state retains the remaining 36 percent as a management fee. Under a proposed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) now being considered by the Board of Forestry, harvests on state forests are expected to decrease up to 34 percent from roughly 250 million board feet (MMBF) annually to just 165-182.5 MMBF each year for the next 70 years. These figures do not include the impact of subsequent lost jobs and economic opportunity related to these harvest reductions. This decreased harvest projection is due to ODF’s decision to set aside 57 percent of state forestland for habitat under the HCP. In the coming months, the Board of Forestry will have to decide whether

to make changes to the HCP to improve harvest outcomes or continue with the plan as proposed. “It’s hard to see the loss of local manufacturing capacity, particularly when it seems so unnecessary,” said Schillinger. “We have some of the most healthy and productive forests in the world and they’re already maintained under the best forest practices to ensure we meet non-harvest goals on our mixed-use forests.” Wood products grown and manufactured in Oregon are among the most environmentally friendly structural building materials available, however, the local industry is coming under increasing strain due to compounding restrictions on timber harvests. While log supply in Oregon

is tightening, demand for building materials is increasing in the U.S., where around 35 percent of lumber used for construction is already imported. Since Hampton took over the Banks mill in 2016, the sawmill produced enough lumber to frame 38,000 single-family homes and generated over $263 million in local economic activity. Hampton will maintain operations at its three remaining sawmills in Northwest Oregon in the communities of Willamina, Tillamook, and Warrenton, which collectively employ more than 600 people. About Hampton Lumber Hampton Lumber is a

fourth-generation, familyowned company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, Hampton operates sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia and markets wood products all over the world. Hampton also manages a wholesale and lumber export division and numerous reload and remanufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. All of Hampton’s forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management. SFI certified forests play an important role in water conservation, wildlife habitat, and climate solutions.

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“We are working, in conversation with our Republican colleagues, to put together a proposal that connects people to addiction treatment, gets drugs off our streets, and keeps our communities safe,” Lieber said in a statement to the Capital Chronicle. “We know we cannot go back to the failed war on drugs, and we cannot continue to allow Oregonians to die of drug overdoses on our streets. A policy has not been finalized, but once we do have a proposal to put forward, we look forward to thoroughly vetting the ideas through a public process.” Among the potential ideas: Democratic lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would also allow misdemeanors for drug possession, but with smaller potential penalties than those proposed by the Republicans. The Democratic proposal would make possession a class C misdemeanor, which carries a possible jail sentence of up to 30 days. That proposal, which

could change, would give people an opportunity to avoid the misdemeanor charge if they talked to a provider about treatment and other services. If they declined to get help, the charge would go to the courts, but they could still get the case discharged before trial if they entered a program. For cases that proceeded, people would be likely to access drug courts to get help and have charges expunged. Democratic lawmakers have said they want tougher penalties for drug dealers, prevention and education and the courts to all have a role in the state’s response to the addiction crisis. Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle.com.

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were at their highest level in three years. Brown cautioned against reading too much into the numbers from a single year, noting that statistical noise or other factors could mislead. He said that it was important to look at multiyear averages and that when he looked at data dating back a decade, it showed that there had been a steady increase in call and case volume, but that increases in one type of crime were generally offset by decreases in another and balanced out over time. “I try to share stats with people but I try to put perspective to it because if you go year-to-year and you look at just one little window, it’s not really going to give you the whole picture because, like I said, if this one goes down, this one goes up,” Brown said. The department is in an ongoing process of working to fully meet staffing needs, with eight positions open across its three divisions. Brown said that several candidates are in the hiring process and that he was hopeful another successful year of recruitment would allow the department to meet its staffing needs. Even when it can meet those needs, Brown said that it is important for residents to be aware that he and his deputies are responsible for an expansive area, with relatively few employees. Brown noted that often during the evening, there are only two deputies on duty and Tillamook deputies are accustomed to

responding to calls alone. Brown is running for reelection in 2024 and is currently unopposed, with candidate filings due by March 12. Brown said that he is running on the same platform as he did four years ago, with his top two priorities being the department’s staff and the community. “My platform was I have two priorities and number one priority is this office and the staff that are in it and the health and wellbeing of the staff that are in it,” Brown said. “And the second priority is the community and if number one priority is working well, number two priority is right there with it, they coincide. That platform has not changed.” Brown mentioned that he wanted to continue to uphold the values of transparency and honesty in the office and to encourage and solicit public feedback. He also said that even though he was a registered Republican he took the nonpartisan status of the office seriously and strove to represent all residents equally. Brown said that the Deschutes County Sheriff had said at a conference that he had 230,000-plus bosses and that the remark had really stuck with him and guided his thinking and decisions as sheriff. “I’ve got 27,000 bosses, that’s who I work for, I don’t for anybody but the people who voted me in,” Brown said, “and I take that pretty darn serious.”

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Nestucca boys lose to Faith Bible WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

The Nestucca Bobcats boys’ basketball team lost a home game against the Faith Bible Falcons on January 11, falling 47-36. With leading scorer Austin Reno out for the game, the Bobcats offense struggled to gain any traction during the game, with Eagan Ortis ending as the only Nestucca player in double digits with 12 points on the night. Nestucca and Faith Bible both started the game with disjointed offensive attacks, and after four minutes of ugly play the Bobcats held a narrow 5-2 advantage. Nestucca’s offense started to find a rhythm as the quarter progressed and they attacked the rim, pushing the lead to 11-2 before Faith Bible responded with 13 unanswered to take a 15-11 lead at the end of one. The Falcon run continued into the second quarter, with Faith Bible scoring the first five points before Ortis answered with five of his own

Kenneth Blackburn attacking the rim against the Falcons.

to cut the lead back to four. Play again became disjointed for several minutes, with Nestucca finding extreme difficulty advancing the ball

against the Falcons trapheavy defensive scheme and Faith Bible taking advantage to carry a 25-19 lead into the break.

Both offense’s struggles persisted as the second half got under way and through four minutes the Falcons led 26-21. Nestucca scored five

straight to tie the game at 26, before the Falcons scored their first field goal of the quarter with a three to retake the lead. The teams traded

baskets in the final minutes of the quarter and the game entered the fourth with Faith Bible ahead 31-28. The Falcons hit a quick three to start the fourth but picked up four quick team fouls on their first defensive possession of the quarter, pushing Nestucca into the bonus with under a minute gone in the quarter. The Bobcats failed to take advantage of this development though and had not scored through two minutes of play as the Falcons pushed their lead to ten. Nestucca trimmed that lead back to seven as two and a half minutes ticked by but could not bridge the gap, with the Falcons holding on for the 47-36 win. The loss dropped Nestucca to 5-9 on the season and 1-3 in Northwest League play. The Bobcats returned to action on January 15, with a road game against Vernonia, before a home matchup against Knappa on January 17, and trip to Mannahouse Academy on January 19.

Tillamook swimmers defeat Scappoose and St. Helens DAVID RICHMOND

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The Tillamook boys’ swim team turned back Scappoose 91-71 on January 4, during a league dual meet and kept their dual meet momentum rolling against St. Helens on January 9. Jack Sappington and Landon Munly led the team against Scappoose with two wins in each of their events. Sappington won the 500 Freestyle in a time that would have placed 5th in the state last year as well as the 100 breaststroke, while

Landon Munly won the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke. Brandon Hudgeon got himself into the winner’s column as well dominating the 200 freestyle and placed second in the 100 butterfly. Eli Wootton swam to a 2nd place in the 50 free with a strong personal best of 2 seconds. The biggest improvement came from Noel Guttierez who dropped 50 seconds from his 100 butterfly time in his second attempt. He swam strong and composed the entire race. I was proud of his effort. We’re getting closer to February and efforts like this matter when you start plan-

ning entries for the championship part of the season. On the girl’s side, Guadalupe Rojas-Vega swam the 100 butterfly herself, but for the first time. Her time would have earned her All-League honors last year and a top 5 placement at the district meet. She swam against the fifth-place swimmer in last year’s District meet and beat her by 19 seconds. That was impressive. It was the most excited I got during the meet seeing the effort she gave and the relative ease with which she finished. I think she is going to give others a run for their money in the coming meets

this season. The boys’ team kept their undefeated dual meet season going with a big win against St. Helens on January 9, winning all 11 events en route to a 127-22 drubbing of the Lions. Jack Sappington and Brandon Hudgeon led the team as double winners in their individual events and were key legs on winning all three relays. Landon Munly, Cyrus Werner, Sam Smith, and Wyatt Swart also found themselves in the winning column in the 200 IM, 500 free, 200 free, and 100 butterfly respectively. There were personal re-

cords up and down the lineup Tuesday as many swimmers impressed the crowd on hand. Cyrus dropped 50 seconds in his 500 freestyle, Landon dropped 20 seconds, Diego Velazquez dropped 62 seconds, Wyatt Swart dropped 7 seconds, Ethan Jackson dropped 14, Maylise Abrogoua dropped time in both her events and the list goes on and on, it was an incredible night. The Cheesemakers continue to turn things up a notch during the peak training part of the season. The team expects big results to continue as they get into the heart of the season with big

meets on the horizon. The team travels to Molalla next on January 20, with a trip to Astoria on January 23, where both teams will vie for an undefeated dual meet season. Both teams are undefeated in duals this year and will clash prior to the championship part of the season starting on Friday, February 2, when Tillamook hosts the Cowapa League Championships. It’s the first time Tillamook has ever hosted a championship meet. I would encourage everyone to circle that date on their calendars. I can assure everyone there’s going to be many exciting races that night.

Lady Bobcats extend win streak to six against Faith Bible WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

The Nestucca Bobcats girls’ basketball team remained undefeated in Northwest League play and extended their season-long win streak to six games with a 53-34 win over the Faith Bible Falcons on January 11. The Bobcats’ offense was anemic in both the first and final quarters of the game but ran away from the Falcons in the second and third quarters, with Makayla Webber leading the way with 16 points while Taylor Knight chipped in 13. The Bobcats started the game off cold, struggling to find their range from the field and falling into an early 6-2 hole as the Falcons worked the paint and took advantage of their roster’s height. Head Coach Tevin Gianella called a timeout with just over four minutes remaining in the quarter, after which Nestucca stepped up its defensive intensity and scored three to cut the lead to one in just over a minute. After the scoring spurt, the Bobcats offense again stagnated, with outside shots off the mark and the Falcons’ height frustrating the interior attack. Faith Bible’s offense stalled out too, however, and a layup from Webber tied the score at seven with just under a minute remaining, where it remained at the end of the quarter. Nestucca took a 10-9 lead on their first possession of the second quarter on a three from Autumn Rist, who contributed nine off the bench. The Bobcats pushed the lead to 18-10 with a layup from Webber and back-to-back threes from Knight, triggering a Falcon timeout with five minutes left in the half. Webber’s full court defense frustrated the Falcons for the rest of the half and the Bobcat offense was rolling allowing them to push the lead to double digits shortly later. Webber and Rist took

over the offensive workload in the final minutes of the half, scoring 12 and seven respectively in the second quarter, to push the Nestucca lead to 33-14 at the break. Nestucca continued its strong offensive performance in the third quarter, with Taylor Knight putting up seven of the team’s first nine points, which were unanswered, pushing the lead to 42-14 before a Falcon timeout. Moments later Gianella rotated his reserves in, which allowed Faith Bible to trim the lead slightly to 48-25 entering the fourth quarter. The Bobcats starters got another bite at the apple to start the fourth, but both teams lost their offensive flow and no points were scored in the first two plus minutes. Nestucca’s offensive struggles continued as the Falcons scored 9 to cut the least to 48-34 with three and a half minutes left in the game. The Bobcats

Makayla Webber scores an easy lay-in after stepping through two Falcon defenders.

never regained their offensive rhythm, managing just five points in the quarter, but the lead was too big for the Falcons to surmount and the

game ended with a score of 53-34. The win pushed Nestucca to 11-3 on the season and 4-0 in league play and was

Taylor Knight converting near the rim in traffic in the second half against Faith Bible.

the sixth in a row for the Bobcats. Nestucca traveled to Vernonia for a road matchup on January 15, before a scheduled home showdown

against the 12-3 Knappa High Loggers on January 17, and a road game at Mannahouse Academy on January 19.

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NEHALEM BAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 36050 10th Street, Nehalem, OR (503) 368-5612 Pastor Celeste Deveney + Sunday service 11 a.m. Food Pantry Open Friday, Saturday & Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday March - October 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. November - February noon to 4 p.m. Nehalem Senior Lunches Tuesday & Thursday served at noon email: nbumcnsl2020@gmail.com

Cloverdale ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 34560 Parkway Dr., (mailing: P.O. Box 9) Cloverdale, OR 97112 (503) 392-3685 Pastor: Rev. Angelo Te Mass Schedule: Saturday No Mass Sunday (10:30 a.m.) Weekdays: Friday (11 a.m.) Confessions: By appointment WI-NE-MA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Wi-Ne-Ma Campground. 5195 Winema Road, 7 miles south of Cloverdale Kyle French, Minister. (971) 237-2378 info@winemachurch.net Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m.

Garibaldi NORTH COAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 309 3rd St., (503) 322-3626 Pastor Sam McRae Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. We invite you to join us. HIS GATHERING 111 Driftwood Ave Garibaldi, OR 97118 www.hisgathering.net Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Netarts NETARTS FRIENDS CHURCH 4685 Alder Cove Rd. West, (503) 842-8375. Pastor Aaron Carlson, Adult & Youth Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Nursery available Handicap Accessible Small Groups Website: www.netartsfriends.org All are welcome!

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NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35305 Brooten Road, (503) 965-6229 www.nestuccavalleypc.org Weekly Bible study group Fridays at 10 a.m. Open communion the first Sunday of each month Regular services Sunday 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome PACIFIC COAST BIBLE CHURCH 35220 Brooten Road (Adjacent Post Office) Pastor Dan Mason (503) 926-8234 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Website: pacificcoastbiblechurch.com All are welcome!

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ST. MARY BY THE SEA CATHOLIC CHURCH 275 S. Pacific St. (mailing: P. O. Box 390) Rockaway, OR 97136 (503-355-2661) e-mail: stmarys1927@gmail.com Administrator: Fr. MacDonald Akuti Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.) Sunday (8:30 a.m.) (10:30 a.m.) Weekdays: Monday (9:30 a.m.) Wednesday thru Friday (9:30 a.m.) Confessions: Saturday (4 p.m.)

Tillamook BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (CBA) 5640 U.S. 101 South 2 miles south of Tillamook (503) 842-5598 https://bbc-tillamook.faithlifesites.com 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Service Nursery provided for all services Everyone Welcome CHURCH OF CHRIST TILLAMOOK 2506 1st Street, (503) 842-4393 Preacher: Larry Owens Sunday: Adult Classes & Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome! Enter to worship…Leave to serve. TILLAMOOK NAZARENE 2611 3rd, (503) 842-2549 Pastor Josh Myers Sunday: Growth Groups: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service and Children’s activities: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. A place for the whole family to Connect, Grow and Serve. REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 302 Grove Ave. (503) 842-4823 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class and Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship Where love transforms hearts and lives. Pastor K.W. Oster

LIFECHANGE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 3500 Alder Lane, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-9300 www.lifechangefellowship.com Pastor Brad Smith Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning followed by Worship and Message at 11 a.m. Come worship with us, enjoy the live music. Bible studies and an assortment of activities throughout the week. Let’s worship our Lord together. We will show you how much WE CARE! ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 401 Madrona at 4th Street (503) 842-4753 Pastor Mary Peterson 10 a.m. Worship Everyone is Welcome EMMANUEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Church Service Wednesday: 7 p.m. Midweek Service 1906-A 3rd Street, Tillamook, OR 97141 Pastor Sterling Hanakahi (503) 842-7864 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2203 4th St., (503) 842-6213 Senior Pastor: Dean Crist Sunday Prayer at 8:45 a.m. Worship Celebration at 9:15 a.m. Classes for all ages at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Nursery facilities and handicapped accessible. Programs available for youth of all ages. Travelers and newcomers welcome. OCEAN BREEZE BAPTIST CHURCH 2500 Nielsen Road, (503) 842-1446 Pastor Kevin Birdsong Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting, King’s Kids and Teen Power Hour 6 p.m. “The end of your search for a friendly church.” www.oceanbreezebaptist.com ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Co-Rectors: The Revs. Ali and George Lufkin 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6192 email: stalbans.tillamook@gmail.com 10 a.m. Worship Sundays & Wednesdays Everyone is welcome; Bienvenidos

TILLAMOOK CHRISTIAN CENTER 701 Marolf Loop Rd, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6555 www.tillamookchristiancenter.com 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service (Sunday) 3 p.m. Bi-Lingual Service (Sunday) Bible Studies and small groups available during the week. TILLAMOOK SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 2610 1st St., (503) 842-7182 tillamookadventist.net Pastor Tim Mayne Kid’s Program: Saturdays 10 a.m. Sabbath Service: Saturdays 11 a.m. or live on church FB page Weekly Bible Study: Tues 7 p.m. Lower Level & on FB Community Services: Tues & Thurs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Christian Radio Station: KGLS-LP 99.1 FM Handicap accessible All are Welcome!! SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 2411 Fifth St. (mailing: 2410 Fifth St.) Tillamook, OR 97141, (503) 842-6647 email: sacredheart2405@gmail.com www.tillamoooksacredheart.org Pastor: Rev. Angelo Te Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.) Sunday (8:30 a.m.) Spanish (12:30 p.m.) Weekdays: Tuesday (5 p.m.) Wednesday thru Friday (9:30 a.m.) Wednesday (Spanish) (5 p.m.) First Saturday each month: (10:30 a.m.) Confessions: Saturday (3:30 – 4:30 p.m.) ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.” 602 Laurel Ave., Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-2242 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Office Hours Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow us on Facebook: St. John’s UCC Tillamook Handicapped accessible TILLAMOOK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Service 11 a.m Pastor AJ Wollf/Lynne 3803 12th St., (503) 842-2224 Office Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon./Tues./Wed. ADA accessible. Contact the church office (503) 842-2224 if transportation is needed. Worship online www.TillamookUMC.org. All are welcome and cherished here.

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