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Bend, don’t break at Asha Yoga Studio

Chelsea Yarnell Guest Contributor

Kiva Kauffman was first intro duced to yoga as a child.

“[I] rediscovered it in my young adult years when I was at a cross roads in life,” Kauffman said. “Coming back to the mat was like coming home for me. My practice helped me grow stronger, more flex ible, and fearless, both on and off the mat.”

Kauffman was raised in Bay City and saw a need for yoga in the Til lamook area.

“I’ve done a bit of traveling and tried living elsewhere for a bit,” Kauffman said. “It’s a great, big, beautiful world….the Oregon Coast is my home, the place that holds my heart and where I feel most rooted. With the support of my family, and a few close friends, the walls were painted, floors sanded, and Asha Yoga came to life.”

Asha Yoga Studio is located on Second Street, next to what was for mally Fat Dog Pizza in downtown Tillamook.

“It all started on a river bank in India,” Kauffman recalled. “I was in a deep meditation looking into my life and asking what was next.

I always knew I wanted to live a life of service. I grew up in the restaurant industry where my mom always went above and beyond to provide quality food and service. She would invite people off the street who were hungry and extend our family’s table.”

During her trip to northern India in 2019, Kauffman received her 200 Yoga Teacher Training Certificate through Sattva Yoga Academy in the Himalayas. She went on to study Reiki Level I & II at the Himalayan Yoga Retreat in Rishikesh, obtained a certificate in Tibetan sound healing, and is recog nized with the Yoga Alliance of the United States.

“I now want to share with others the positive changes these teach ings have had in my life and to hold space for everyone to come home,” Kauffman said. “My first classes were taught while in India at the Sattva Yoga Studio. After coming home, [they were] in the living rooms of friend’s houses or outdoors. [Now], Asha Yoga Studio is where we continue to grow our yoga community.”

Current classes at Asha Yoga Studio include community and pri vate yoga (power, moon flow, yin, hatha, breathwork), sound healing, Reiki healing, mediation guidance, and other additional work shops. All classes are small in number and hosted in what Kauffman calls “an intimate, relaxing setting.”

“In my classes, I work to combine creative sequencing based on the Sattva Himalayan Yoga teachings,” Kauff man said. “Each class is a journey; flowing and shifting energy in the body, mind, and spirit. Some classes will be set to a faster paced sequencing using sun warrior

flow, whereas others will focus on breathwork, chakras, meditation, and mantras.”

Along with Kauffman, Marissa Zerngast is also teaching in the space and offers an active full body flow that focuses on strength.

“Her upbeat and fun energy makes for a great class,” Kauffman said. “We plan to continue to open our doors to other teachers and healers to bring a full spectrum of healing to our community.”

Classes are open to all experi ence levels.

“Starting any business can be a huge decision, but for the first time

I felt like I didn’t have to decide. [I needed to] just have faith and the people would show up,” Kauffman said. “A year later they are still showing up; people with all differ ent occupations and backgrounds in life. When they come in the door… that’s one of my favorite parts: bringing people together and creat ing a safe place for people to open up and expand in their lives.”

To view upcoming classes, visit Asha Yoga Studio on Facebook or Instagram. Due to limited space, RSVP is required by contacting Kauffman at 503-812-2448.

Tides of Change leads efforts to recognize Oct. as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Will Chappell Reporter

Tillamook County has recog nized October as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” with Tides of Change leading recognition efforts in the county.

The theme of the month is “Shine a Light for Survivors,” with Tides of Change asking local businesses and individuals to install purple lighting to show support.

“We’re really looking at and honoring the resilience of survivors in our community,” said Tides of Change Executive Director Valerie Bundy.

She continued that the group also wants to recognize the work of other individuals and organizations in the community, like law enforcement, healthcare workers and the Depart ment of Health and Human Services that work in the community to sup port survivors.

“There are a lot of people that help support survivors throughout our county, so we are just trying to shine a light on that,” Bundy said.

Businesses are encouraged to display purple string lights in their windows to show support, and individuals can install a purple light bulb on the exterior of their home. The center has both types of purple lighting elements available for purchase at their Second Street loca tion with all proceeds going to fund their opera tions.

Tides of Change will also be hosting an event on the Second Street Plaza on October 20 from 4:30-6:30. The even will feature free arts and crafts activities, giveaways, including purple glow sticks for all attendees, and informational tables from the group and other area organizations.

Attendees are encouraged to bring cleaning supplies to help survivors in their transition to a new home, if they can.

Tides of Change helped more than 550 survivors of domestic violence in Tillamook County last year.

The cen ter offers advocacy services and group sup port meet ings and has recently hired a new counselor, which will allow them to resume counsel

ing services in the near future.

They also operate Pacific House, a six-bedroom house that can house up to 16 people at a time and run a support line that was called more than 500 times last year.

Bundy said that the perception that Tillamook County does not suffer from domestic violence is one of the biggest challenges facing her group. “It’s easy to not see it when you’re not either aware of what it looks like or you don’t want to see it,” she said.

She also emphasized that domes tic violence is a problem affecting a wide swathe of the community.

“We have a lot of professionals who are experiencing violence in our community and because of the shame and the stigma in a small town people aren’t gonna know that,” Bundy said.

The key to making progress towards both stopping domestic violence and better supporting survivors is to increase awareness and to have more public conversa tions about the subject, according to Bundy.

“That’s the biggest challenge for those of us in this field, for so long it started off as very much a secret and family problems,” she said, “trying to push against that has been really challenging.”

ODFW warns of wasting disease in deer and elk

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has recommended that deer and elk hunters have their game checked for chronic wasting disease (CWD) this season.

The recommendation came after CWD was detected in deer and elk in Idaho, near the Oregon border. Hunters transporting deer or elk carcasses during the first weekends of the respec tive hunting seasons for those animals will be required to stop at check stations in Prineville, Celilo and Elgin.

Chronic wasting disease is not known to affect humans but threatens deer and elk populations.

“There is no cure, no treatment or vaccine for the disease and it is fatal to all animals that become infected,” said Dr. Colin Gillin, ODFW state Wildlife Veterinarian. Affected animals will appear healthy for several years following infec tion before symptoms appear.

ODFW has tested more than 24,000 elk and deer for the disease over the past two decades and has yet to detect the disease in the state.

However, with the disease approaching Or egon’s borders after spreading from Colorado and

Wyoming in the past twenty years the department is redoubling its efforts.

In addition to the mandatory check points during the first weekend of deer and elk seasons, ODFW is asking hunters to have their deer and elk checked by their local ODFW field office.

The testing process is quick and non-destructive.

ODFW will contact hunters directly if an ani mal they submit is affected and will post negative results on their website.

The local ODFW office for Tillamook County is located in Tillamook at 4907 3rd Street.

County gearing up for Kiwanda Corridor project

Will Chappell Reporter

The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners met to ad dress a short agenda last Wednesday morning at the County Courthouse in Tillamook.

The Commissioners quickly worked through a slate of largely pro-forma matters before hear ing a presentation on wellness in Tillamook County from Michelle Jenck, the Director of Well-Being at Tillamook Adventist Health.

First, the Board approved budget ary changes to the County’s public health services financing agreement with the state. The update allocated more funds to communicable dis ease prevention, preventative care, family planning and immunizations, while slightly decreasing money for tobacco prevention, based on a surplus in that funding last quarter.

Commissioners voted to continue a juvenile services agreement with Lincoln County, which is necessi tated by the lack of a juvenile shelter in Tillamook County.

The Board also extended a con tract with the Oregon Department of Corrections that employs inmates at the South Fork Forest Camp in the cleanup of parks and campgrounds.

Director of Community Develop ment Sarah Absher then addressed the commissioners, asking for approval to start planning on the Ki wanda Corridor project in the south of the county.

Absher said that it would be spring before the project gets under way but planning will take up the intervening months. The project’s goals will be cleaning up the cor ridor and reassessing zoning in the area.

Commissioners then approved a letter of support for the City of Garibaldi’s application to become an official Coast Guard City.

Finally, Jenck made her presen tation updating the commission on wellness in Tillamook County. Jenck said that Tillamook County Health Centers and other partners in the area have recently been focusing on preventing type-2 diabetes. They have recently begun addressing both housing availability and financial security as potential contributing factors to that disease.

She also shared that the com munity health needs assessment is ongoing.

The meeting then adjourned.

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Ash Yoga Studio in downtown Tillamook offers classes in yoga, sound healing, Reiki healing, mediation guidance, and other additional workshops. Photos courtesy of Golden Hour Images

Kiva Kauffman is the owner and one of the instructors at Asha Yoga Studio in down town Tillamook.

Kiwanis Club inducts new officers,

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The Tillamook Kiwanis Club celebrated its annual induction and awards banquet recently. Doug Henson hosted his last meeting as the Kiwanis President and gave an update on all the work the club accomplished over the past year prior to handing off the gavel to new club presi dent Melody Ayres.

Much thanks to the Til lamook Adventist Hospital for providing a fine meal and all the volunteers that made the event a success.

Highlights included a slideshow about our many accomplishments during the year. We had over 20 events in the prior year that resulted in $80,000 given out for com munity support. Our guest of honor, Lieut. Gov. Mel

Adams presented a number of awards. These included Chris and Patsy being selected as Kiwanians of the Year. Mel also did inductions of officers and members.

A huge thank you goes out to Doug for his stalwart

organizations

Dutch Mill Cafe hosts Shop With a Cop dinner

The Dutch Mill Cafe at 206 Main Avenue in Tillamook will be participating in the Shop With a Cop charity pro gram on Wednesday, October 12 from 4-7 p.m.

All money made by the shop during that time, both sales and tips will be donated to the program.

The program pairs area youth with local police for a shopping spree for Christmas presents in early December.

leader ship this past year as he hands over the reins to new President Melody Ayers. Her message included supporting our cel ebration of our 100th year and adapting to our new ways of

doing things that are inclusive of all club members. She stated the need to adapt to our memberships needs. She was proud of our visibility in the community and the fact that we did a lot in the past year.

SBDC launches new grant program

Will Chappell Reporter

The Tillamook Bay Small Business Development Center has launched a new grant program to pair with its small business management classes for residents opening busi nesses in the county.

The grant will run for ten months and match up to $1,000 in savings for resi dents who have opened or are preparing to open a small business, as well as covering half of the cost of the classes.

“One of the things we do and the class provides is a network of other small busi ness owners,” said Develop ment Center Director Leon Telesmanich.

“They share some of their challenges and the solutions that they’ve had and I think that can be very helpful to small business owners,” he continued.

The classes will focus on various aspects of running a small business, such as accounting, loan application processes, cyber security and social media marketing, among others.

The first class will be held on October 12th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Tillamook Bay Community College Small Business Development Center at 4506 3rd street. Subsequent meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month, running through June.

Residents wishing to apply

for the grant may still do so after the first meeting. Grant recipients will be required to attend the remaining small business management classes as well as a planning class and to meet savings goals to receive matching funds.

This is the first year the center is offering the grant, funded by the Economic De velopment Administration and the Columbia Pacific Eco nomic Development District.

The Center has already awarded six grants this year and hopes to find four more businesspeople to participate in the program.

Please send any comments to headlightreporter@coun trymedia.net

Manzanita officials explore next options for new City Hall facility

Will Chappell Reporter

Manzanita residents met Monday evening to discuss the ongoing planning for a proposed, new City Hall.

The group heard updates from the project manager and architect about the proposed site at the corner of Manzanita Ave. and Division St. and the preliminary work being done, before breaking into group to discuss the proposed layouts.

The meeting was part of the continuing process aimed at developing a proposal, complete with budget, to pres ent to the City Council next spring for final approval.

“I think it’s the most pru dent use of public resources. We have to get down the trail far enough to really under stand what the costs are,” said Manzanita City Manager Leila Aman.

Members of the team leading the project have been holding a series of public meetings to solicit community feedback and elicit buy-in. Aman said that the keys in the early stages of the project are, “transparency, trust and understanding.”

The team has yet to devel op any type of budget for the project, as they have just fin ished meeting with applicants for construction manager and general contractor.

Project manager Jessie Steiger told

the group that the team hopes to have a hire made within the next few weeks and to begin developing a preliminary budget shortly thereafter.

Steiger presented the group with general outlines of con struction costs for any project, detailing the various hard and soft costs, as well as the different types of contingency costs that arise in projects of this size.

Architect Chris Keane then presented three differ ent potential layouts for the project site. Currently, the site is home to a disused school and Quonset hut. The first two proposals for the site involved repurposing either the school or Quonset hut as part of the new City Hall, while the third would entail a complete demolition of both and new construction for City Hall.

Keane explained that the facility would be home to the city’s administration, council chambers and police depart ment. Currently, the city’s ad ministration is housed across two buildings at City Hall, while the police department is located in the old fire station.

Keane said that the new facility would need to be just shy of 6,000 square feet to fulfill its roles. He noted that the police would need their portion of the building to be built to a risk category 4 standard to enable continued operations during emergen

cies. He suggested consid ering building the entire facility to that standard so it could serve as the emergency management center for the community.

He also shared the results of a community survey that had been conducted in Sep tember that found that many liked the buildings currently at the site and were in favor of their repurposing.

“There’s a lot of interest in the community to reuse those building, but there are also a lot of unknowns,” Keane said.

Steiger had shared earlier in the night that inspections of the current buildings for mold, rot, asbestos, lead and other potential hazards as well as a geological survey will be conducted in the next month.

After Keane concluded his presentation on the site’s potential configurations, meeting attendees broke into five groups to discuss the pros and cons of Keane’s propos als, before presenting their thoughts to the assembled group.

Meeting goers said that top priorities for them were ac cessibility of the new facility as well as efficiency. People were divided on whether they preferred keeping the old buildings or building a com pletely new facility, with most saying that they would need to have an idea of the cost to choose a preferred option.

Some expressed concern that repurposing the old buildings could lead to less longevity but Keane assured the meeting that would not be the case. “Whatever we build here, we’re going to build for 50 years,” Keane said.

Melody Ayres was sworn in as the new Kiwanis President as Doug Henson passes the torch at the Kiwanis annual banquet.

Chris and Patsy Weber accept Kiwanis of the Year honors. Photos by Joe Warren

Karl Anderson For the Herald

Last week I had the plea sure of visiting Hale Valley Holsteins, located at 29025 Hwy 101 South, in Clover dale. The dairy is owned by Dave and Debbie Hale and their sons, Gary and Jason.

“Our dairy has been around since the early 1900s,” Dave said. “But I have owned it since 1970.”

Dave grew up in Novato, California and graduated from Petaluma High School (also in California).

He served as in Infantry man in Vietnam, returning home in May of 1970.

“I asked a friend of mine where would be the best place to have a dairy,” he said. “She told me Tillamook. I bought the dairy in June of 1970 at the age of 22, moved onto the dairy in July, and was produc ing milk by August.”

Hale’s dairy farm is 135 acres, but he owns two other large parcels of land, with 550 acres total.

On one of the 150-acre parcels he grows corn. “The house was built some time between 1898 and 1900,” he said. “I added onto the house and have built all the other

buildings with the exception of the barn, which was built in 1953.”

Hale Valley Holsteins has a herd of 650, with 350 milking cows, mostly Holsteins and a few Jerseys, and beef cattle as well. The farm produces 2,700 gallon of milk daily, 18,900 gal lons weekly, 81,000 gallons monthly, and 985,500 gallons yearly. Hale uses DeLaval automated milking machines but no robotics. He has served on the Board of Directors of the TCCA (Tillamook County Creamery Association) for the past nine years.

“My success has been due to a lot of hard work, having good cows, a great instinct, putting all my profits into increasing my herd, and being my own vet when it comes to the health of my cows, except for more serious things and surgeries when they are needed. Then, of course, I use a real vet.”

“Doing my own construc tion and repairs is another reason I have been so success ful,” he added.

“That by itself has saved me between $50,000 and $100,000 a year.”

Hale believes he may be the only Vietnam War veteran

who owns a dairy farm in Til lamook County. “I know there are some who are World War II veterans,” he said. “But I think I am the only Vietnam War veteran who owns a dairy here.”

And what of the challenges the farm has faced?

“In 53 years of dairying, this year has been the biggest challenge,” Hale said. “The late-starting summer has af fected me and all the dairies here in the county. And the

Community welcomed to annual Mildred Davy Memorial Scholarship and Recognition Luncheon on Fri Oct. 21

Tillamook Bay Com munity College Foundation would like to invite the com munity to join them at the 2022 Mildred Davy Memorial Scholarship and Recognition Luncheon as they recognize the 2022-2023 Foundation scholarship recipients and honor the donors who make those scholarships possible.

Attention

The luncheon will be held Friday, October 21, at Noon at the Tillamook Church of the Nazarene. The program will include recognition of scholarship recipients and a catered lunch will be served.

An RSVP is required by Oct. 14 and tickets are $20 per person; Checks can be made out to the TBCC Foundation.

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To RSVP please contact the foundation office at 503-8428222 ext. 1026 or email brit talawrence@tillamookbaycc. edu.

The event is generously sponsored by TLC Fibre Fed eral Credit Union, Tillamook People’s Utility District, and Near Space Corporation.

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grain and hay prices have increased into the triple digits. We now have to pay over $100 more per ton of hay and up to $150 more per ton for grain.”

Yet another challenge seen by Hale and most other dairies in Tillamook County: “It has been very hard to find good, reliable help. The work ethic is not what it used to be.”

Hale has a total of six people (including himself and his two sons) to run the entire dairy.

“I have to say that the weather is always a challenge here,” he added. “And the new regulations that all dair ies are faced with every year, that is just a sign of the times. But I have to say that this county is way above those in many other places when it

comes to regulation compli ance.”

The Hale house is seen by all who pass on US Hwy 101 between Cloverdale and Beaver, but it especially stands out as an eye catcher around the holidays when the entire house is adorned with Christmas lights – one of the most attractive visual highlights of the season in Til lamook County.

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Dave Hale of Hale Valley Holsteins.

Ispoke with a worker from Tillamook County Public Works

the other day. He was at the beach access parking lot at the end of Bayocean Road. I told him we appreciated all the work they recently did on drainage for that area. He informed me that more work is going on now.

The work currently being done is to connect water north of the parking lot to Cape Meares Lake. This work was permitted through TCPW, but it is being done by a private party. The historic drainage pattern of this water appears to have connected to the lake

Nestucca Valley young sters can “Trick or Treat the Dory Fleet” again this year! Thanks to Kiawa nda Community Center for word that decorated dory boats will again park “trunk or treat” style, in their park ing lot to welcome trick or treaters. The address is 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive in Pacific City; the event will run from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Sat. Oct. 29.

A “Monster Mash Bash” is in store from 3-8 p.m. on Hal loween Night on 2nd Street in downtown Tillamook.

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at a more northerly point. Unfortunately, that area has been mostly filled in by past storms that have overtopped the dunes. The hope is that this new route will be more resilient and easier to main tain. Fingers crossed!

Pumpkin painting, carving, and bowling are planned and there’ll be a costume contest too. A live D.J. will pro vide music for dancing and refreshments are promised as well. The event is sponsored by Tillamook Revitalization Association. For more infor mation, go to www.t-r-a.org. And do not forget Tillamook Chamber of Commerce Down Town Trick-or-Treak event slated on Halloween from 3 to 5 p.m.

Old House Dahlias has a pumpkin patch each weekend in October. They’re located

When Pete Steen called Dave Audet last month regarding emergency preparedness goings-on, he caught up to Dave in…Cro atia!

Yes, Dave and his wife, Wendy Kunkel, vacationed in Croatia for 11 days and Amsterdam for four days last month. In Croatia, their focus was on food, wine, national parks, and Venetian architecture on the beautiful Adriatic Coast. In Amster dam, they especially enjoyed the busy canals, the bicycle culture, and the historic bo tanical garden. They found everyone to be welcoming and friendly. If they were ever to return to Croatia,

they would spend time on the many islands along the coast. Thanks for letting me share your travel highlights, Dave and Wendy.

The national Girl Scout USA organization is celebrating its 110th an niversary this year; hooray!

Our local Tillamook Girl Scout group, troop #13020, marked the occasion this October by sharing a display of Girl Scout memorabilia and information in the lobby at the Tillamook County Library. Check it out to see Girl Scouts who became famous CEOs, astronauts, politicians, or other leaders. Did you know that Senior or

days and Sundays all month. Free tractor rides are offered for all comers. During the week, a farm stand at the lo cation offers self-service sales of fall flowers and pumpkins in a range of sizes.

Ambassador Girl Scouts can earn the prestigious Gold Award (which is the highest award given to Girl Scouts, similar to Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts)? Gold Award achievers tackle community or wider issues, then de velop and implement lasting solutions. Some examples of their projects can be found at https://www.girlscoutsgwm. org/en/about-girl-scouts/ highest-awards/recent-goldaward-projects.html Keep up the good work, Tilla mook Girl Scouts! True to your mission, you are girls of courage, confidence and character who are making the world a better place.

A neighbor told me a funny story the other day. He and his fishing partner had seen a big coho jump in Tillamook Bay one morning.

Not more than 20 seconds later, they saw a seal emerge from the water, with that same big coho in his jaws!

The seal was just feet from their boat, and he shook that fish as if to say, “I got this one, not you!” The seal did that several more times, as he gnawed on the salmon. The last laugh was on the fishermen, in this case.

Remember, folks, a burn ban is in effect until October 15. Let’s keep Cape Meares safe.

south of Tillamook on U.S. Highway 101. We can’t miss them because there’s a color ful mural on an outbuilding there. Hours are 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. on Satur

Bear Creek Artichokes has a pumpkin patch again this year as well. They’re located just over three miles north of Beaver on U.S. Highway 101, at Hemlock. Hours are 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily.

Have you been watching for a chance to get all dolled up and go out on the town? Tillamook Rotary Club will

Greetings Bay City.

The Bay City City Council will hold its monthly workshop on Monday, Oc tober 10th at 5:30. They will discuss the agenda items for the council meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 11th at 6:00 PM. While all coun cil business is noteworthy, these are items that caught my attention. Under unfin ished business, they will be discussing short term rentals. Under new business they will discuss Resolution 2022-24, which establishes residential, commercial, and industrial sewer rates, system develop ment fees, and other fees and charges effective October 12, 2022. A handout with proposed City fees will be given out for discussion at the November 8, 2022 meeting.

There is a request by Joy Simmons to name the Fire Training Hall after Kenneth Simmons, Fire Chief of Bay City for 40 years.

At the beginning of every council meeting, there is an opportunity for the public to comment on any non-agenda items, called “visitor propo sitions.” It is helpful to call the office to let them know that you would like to speak. This lets them anticipate how much time to allow for this portion of the meeting.

To attend a city council meeting via phone, the call-in number is 518-992-1125, ac cess code 389573.

The next meeting for emer gency preparedness (BCEV) is Monday, October 17th at 5:30 PM. The Planning Department meets on October 19th at 6:00 PM. Both meet ings will be held in the Ad Montgomery Community Hall.

Fire Chief, Darrell Grif fin, has reported that the fire department now has two paid employees at the helm and 25 volunteers. Darrell is ex tremely proud of the men and women volunteers, and said that each brings a skill set to the team. It is a good time to join the volunteer fire depart ment. You’ll be working with some of the finest people you’ll ever meet.

Teresa Freeman con tacted me to let people know that Terry and Teresa Freeman and their friend and business partner Sherri Shel don have opened Coastal Art Creations in their previous

host a Senior Citizen Prom from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22. The event is aimed at local “senior citizens and retirees,” but everyone is welcome. Lunch is available for free, by reservation; call 503-815-1603. The venue is Tillamook Elks Lodge, 1903 Third Street, in Tillamook. I apologize for crediting the wrong sponsor for this event in this space last week.

Our hearts go out to all who mourn the recent loss of Ron Scroggins, of Cloverdale. With his wife Irma, Ron has owned and operated The Hud

son House Bed and Breakfast Inn for some decades. Their improvements made it a hub of the community for many years. He will be missed.

Happy birthday this week to Suntara Beachy, Ryker Boehler, Jamie Chambers, Naomi Collett, Chory Fer guson in Chicago, Jennifer Fromm, Valerie Hagan, Sue Hagerty, Pat Hurliman, Mike Ihnat, Brandon Longanecker, Kaelin, Longanecker, Bailee McKillip, Nicholas Merrell, Debbie Romero, George Sis son, Colt Wettstein and Tyler Wohl.

won’t want to miss. Tickets are still available, but you need to hurry. They can be purchased at Mana’s Kitchen, or by emailing baycityartscen ter@gmail.com. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door.

This week I took time to visit our newest Bay City business, “Vintage by the Bay.” The owner, Kim Carr, had stepped away for a few minutes, but I was greeted by two of her vendors, Barbara Stringham and Trisha Kauff man…. lovely ladies doing a wonderful job of tending the front desk. The store is bright and clean, with wonderful, and very enticing, things to buy. The good news: There is more inventory, and that means more choices. The bad news: I spent too much. I found a vinyl record col lection I wanted, baby coat hangers covered in sweet pink fabric, and baby books in like-new condition. Every thing I bought was a really great bargain.

If, like us, you want to help the dwindling monarch but terfly population, it is almost time to plant your milkweed seeds. Last spring, I wrote in Fenceposts about the plight of the Monarch and what the public could do to help.

We bought our seeds, only to learn that we needed to wait until fall to plant. As it turns out, this allows mother nature to take care of the cold stratification required for milkweed seeds to germinate.

If, like me, you didn’t know what cold stratification is, it is subjecting seeds to both cold and moist conditions.

So, here’s hoping for a good crop of milkweed next spring in time for the arrival of the Monarchs.

It’s finally here! This com ing Friday, October 15th you can attend an exciting perfor mance by Amanda Stanaway and Friends at the Bay City Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 and the music starts at 7:00. This is a show that you

Miss Angel at the Bay City Library continues to offer her Crafternoons for Kids on Thursdays from 3-5 PM. Children can drop in anytime during these hours to do a different fun craft every week. On Saturdays there is Storytime with Miss Angel at 11 AM for stories, songs, and dancing. Later in the month, salmon eggs will again be arriving so kids (and adults) can watch them develop into fry (tiny salmon) and then released into Patterson Creek. Announcement: Miss Angel is calling all Bay City adults to let her know what kind of programs you would like to see at our library. Let her know.

Dear Readers, Although my official birthday has come and gone, I continue to celebrate: Celebrating the wonderful friends who bring joy to my life; I’m celebrat ing the walk-a-bouts with Kin, collecting interesting sticks and leaves; I celebrate the time Kin and I take to enjoy the forest and streams where we live; I celebrate the autumn weather that lets me wear jeans and sweaters; I celebrate Oregon State Bea vers football, whether they win or lose; I’m celebrating autumn; I’m celebrating all the autumns that have brought me joy in my 76 years, the big moments and small; and, with a grateful heart, I thank God for each moment, and celebrate Him.

Thank you for reading the Fencepost, and I’ll see you next week.

I will close today with “En chanted Days” by Charles A. Brotzman. It reads, in part:

Give me the season Au tumn,

The climax to the year, Nature’s grand finale, When Autumn’s days are here.

are 11:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Please join and like their Facebook Page under Coastal Art Creations. Stay tuned for their planned Grand Opening soon!

While you are in the neighborhood, you can check out the other local businesses and support them!

location on Third and High way 101. They previously had their business Classy Touch Imports at that same location 22 years ago. With so many local artists winning ribbons at the Tillamook County Fair, they decided to exhibit all this fine talent for everyone to enjoy! The wonderful artwork consists of oil and acrylic paintings, pencil sketches and various other mediums in addition to metal art, wind chimes, bird houses and jewelry. More inventories will be added soon. Winter hours

The Garibaldi Museum is featuring the best author ity on Pacific NW coastal gardening, dear friend of the museum, Master Gardner and author Carla Albright. She will be signing copies of her latest book, Four Seasons in the Pacific Northwest Coastal Garden, this Sunday, October 16th from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. As a reminder, ALL Sundays will grant FREE ad mission for Tillamook County residents. This is perfect op

Great at Garibaldi’s post office, but ...

... not as good as mayor. During her past term, Judy Riggs accomplished little as Garibaldi’s mayor, spending significant effort supporting another 66 unit apartment project, when in previous recent years 42 units had already been completed by the same developer. This developer coincidentally was a member of her city council and later recalled by citizens of the city.

During her mayoral term, she refused to support key, long term city employees in a dispute with the then city manager, Geoff Wullschlager. As a result we lost both employees. Requied audited financial statements have not been completed which has cost the city thousands of dol lars of state funding support.

This coming election we have a choice in=nce both mayoral candidates have shown what each previously accomplished as mayor.

I’m sorry Juny, I voted for you the first time, but this tiem I’ll be voting for Tim Hall. I’ve seen positive results of

his efforts as mayor to getthis city’s finances in order. He has shown he can connect with other elected officials resulting inour city obtaining additional grant funds which have benefited our city he has shown a real concern and abil ity to move Garibaldi forward in a positive direction

Carl Kopacek Garibalid

To our Garibaldi Community

We would like to address negativity and untruths divid ing our community during this election cycle. There have been many unfounded rumors permeating social media and various publications to distract and sway voters. We will not waste your time and energy rehashing these untruths. What we would rather do is focus on our vision of Garib aldi and goal to restore civility and unity to our city.

In solidarity, Wendy Woodrum –running for council Laurie Wandell –running for council Judy Riggs – running for Mayor

I’m voting for Logan Laity and Melissa Busch

After reading my topic headline, you may want to know why I’m voting for those two candidates.

Logan Laity is running for the Oregon House in District 32. He is a small business owner and nonprofit consul tant working to improve the lives of everyday people in Tillamook. He continues to spend many hours each week talking with the people he will be serving in the Oregon House. He listens and has specific plans to address issues such as affordable housing, education, living wages, and Oregon Health Care for All.

Every time I meet and work with Logan I am constantly impressed with his knowledge of the issues in Tillamook and his vision of how to help build a better future for all of us. He has been working with agen cies that work to that end and is currently the Director of the

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Justin Aufdermauer

Executive Director

It felt like summer flew by this year! We enjoyed the Tillamook County Fair, the Farmers Market, the 2022 Cork & Brew Tour, and many other activities and events. We might miss the sunshine and river days, but the colder months bring some of the best seasonal events to Til lamook.

This year, we introduce Tillamook’s first Downtown Harvest Festival and Mar ket! Local vendors will be lined up at the Second Street Plaza on October 15 from 2-6 p.m. With activities for kids, great local food, and holiday shopping, what’s not to like? Bring the whole family downtown and enjoy an evening of fun with the community.

But it doesn’t stop there, running from October 28-29, there’s the CO.STARTERS Bootcamp, a two-day course from Reinventing Rural, a statewide effort funded through Rural Development Initiatives and Business

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My family moved to Tillamook County in September of last year. We were ready for a change, and my wife has always wanted to live at the coast. In short order, we sold our house, moved our two kids and dog, and started running a business in Rockaway Beach. This was a time of great uncertainty for us. Were we making the right decision? How would we actually like living on the coast? Would our children be okay with starting a new life in new schools with new friends?

I’m happy to report that we could not be happier with our new home. A big part of that has been how welcoming the people of Tillamook County have been. From folks coming by to welcome us to the community in Rockaway Beach to the way the schools and youth pro grams have supported and welcomed our kids, that welcoming spirit helped us to quickly feel at home.

Earlier this year, I was

Oregon. At this Bootcamp, individuals will learn the skills needed to get their business idea off the ground or fine-tuned, discuss ideas with peers, and learn how to bring a business to life.

And of course, it wouldn’t really be fall without Til lamook’s Halloween events!

Out in full force this year, there’s plenty to do with friends and family for Hal loween. The Chamber Team is distributing flyers for the annual Downtown Trick or Treat this week. Come down town to see costumes and grab candy on Monday, Octo ber 31 from 3-5 p.m. Look for the flyer in businesses windows, that’s how you’ll know they are participating!

Plus, the YMCA’s Trunk or Treat and the Tillamook Revitalization Association’s Monster Mash Bash events are both on Halloween this year too. And don’t forget the Trick or Treat Trolley from the Tillamook County Transportation District! Look for the decorated Trolley to catch a ride to the next stop. The Trunk or Treat will run

from 4-6 p.m. at the YMCA, the Monster Mash Bash from 3-7 p.m. at the Second Street Plaza downtown with a costume contest, and the Trick or Treat Trolley will be stopping to drop off or pick up at the Pioneer Museum, the YMCA, and PUD from 3-6 p.m.

Moving forward into the seasons, the Shop Small Sweepstakes will continue to run until December 30, so don’t forget to shop locally and enter for your chance to win in the Chamber’s weekly drawings. Each entry will be put back into the drawing for our grand prize, a $1,000 local shopping spree! Drop your receipt off at the Cham ber HQ downtown or send a photo of it with your name to 971-410-7458.

Get ready for a big holiday season with events and ac tivities for everyone to enjoy. From Tillamook’s first Har vest Festival and Market to the last Shop Small Sweep stakes drawing, this season will be packed with fun.

transitioning from my previous job as Director of Operations for Multnomah County Library into focus ing fulltime on my family business. At the same time, Tillamook County began looking for a new library director. I was already thinking about how I could be more involved with the library system here, and this seemed like a great opportu nity to contribute what I had learned in my 17 years of working in public libraries. I became the library direc tor for Tillamook County Library in July, and I have been very impressed by what this library system offers to people in our com munity.

In the same way that my family was welcomed to this

community, I want to make sure this library system is welcoming everyone into our libraries. Whether you are looking for books, movies, magazines, inter net access, a program that entertains or teaches you something new, a place to say hello and connect with your neighbors, or some thing entirely new that we haven’t done before, I want you to be able to find some thing that connects with you at your library. In that spirit, I hope you will come say hello and meet me whenever our paths cross at one of our six libraries or out in the community. I want to hear what you would like from your library.

Later this month, the library will also be asking more formally about your experience with the library. You will be able to find the survey online at the library website, tillabook.org, or at any library location. We need everyone’s voice to make sure our library is the best that it can be. We also hope to see you during the Downtown Trick or Treat in Tillamook October 31st. We are planning some exciting fun for this year’s festivities.

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Logan has the backing and support of many unions including Care Workers, Teachers, Grocers, Electri cians, Public Employees, IBEW, UFCW, AFSCME, SEIU, and many others. He has been endorsed by the Oregon Independent Party, the Oregon Democratic Party, the Oregon Working Families Party and the Oregon Progres sive Party.

His background as a com munity organizer makes him a unique, knowledgeable, prepared candidate to be the Voice of the Coast in Salem.

Melissa Busch, running for Or Senate District 16, is a nurse, a mother, and a champion for working families. As a Home Health Nurse she meets patients and their families where they are throughout Senate District 16. She understands the chal lenges our communities face and the obstacles that stand in the way of good health and the quality of life she believes everyone deserves. Melissa sees impossible situations that cause hardworking people to fall behind and she knows that many of these situations can be alleviated.

Her focus is on commu nity, housing, schools, cost of living, and healthcare, and she is endorsed by many

state elected officials, small businesses, and many, many unions.

As our State Senator, Melissa will lead with the same care and compassion she brings to her patients dayin and day-out. We can trust Melissa to stand up and fight for the communities of Senate District 16, from Warren, to Astoria, to Tillamook.

Please join me in voting for Logan Laity for House District 32 and Melissa Busch for Senate District 16. Help us all have a better future.

Andrea Goss Tillamook

I am voting “no” on incorporation for Oceanside

I have sympathy, though, for those folks who live in the village proper. They have a number of legitimate prob lems related to road mainte nance, short-term rentals and new construction, and their plight would benefit from incorporation. My problem, however, is that I live on Radar Road – 1 mile or so north of the village – and yet, my little rural community has been roped into the Oceanside map. We will be saddled with a $0.80 per $1000 assessed value property tax increase, but will not receive benefits, as far as I can tell. We don’t need road maintenance, our short-term rental situation is fine, and the chance of new construction of hotels or

whatever in our area is zilch.

Incidentally, the same issues apply to the other outlying areas that have been roped into the Oceanside map – they won’t receive benefits because they already have paid for road maintenance, and their homeowners asso ciation doesn’t allow shortterm rentals and governs new construction.

In short, I’m voting “no” because this whole process is unfair – our tax dollars will almost entirely benefit the vil lage proper, but not benefit us in the outlying areas. Maybe the map needs to be redrawn.

Gary Cimen Oceanside

Oceanside election is not about who loves Oceanside more

The pro-incorporation group, “Oceansiders United,” recently sent an email to its mailing list (August 17, 2022) with an “apology” that was actually a rebuttal of state ments and suggestions by some opponents of incorpora tion: “Oceansiders United apologizes for the effort underway by a small group of realtors, vacation home owners and others to mislead Oceanside voters…”.

Labeling Oceansiders who oppose incorporation by occupation or ownership/ residency status is inflamma tory and divisive. There are full-time residents on both

sides of the issue and there are vacation homeowners on both sides of the issue. All views are valid and no one should be disqualified from express ing their views because of their ownership or residency. “Oceansiders United” should issue a real apology for their divisive language and tactics.

What is the issue? What is this election really about?

This is an election about whether a small community changes the way in which it is governed. Period.

This is *not* an election about who “loves” Oceanside more, or who is more con cerned for its future. You can love Oceanside and believe that a new local government is the best way for the com munity’s voice to manifest itself.

You can also love Oceans ide and believe that the community’s vision can best be realized by civic engage ment with County officials. In recent years, the Oceanside Neighborhood Association has not been inclusive. But we can do better. As Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thought ful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Don’t let anyone question your love for Oceanside or your concern for its future by the position you take on in corporation. By casting your vote with thought and care, whether “yes” or “no,” you will be showing your love for Oceanside.

Mark Hersh Jennifer Byrne Oceanside

I support incorporation of

FENCEPOSTS

Summer might officially be over with the pass ing of Labor Day last month, but there’s no shortage of upcoming events and activi ties. Here’s a list of a few.

First, there’s been a change of venue for the second Rockaway Beach Listening Session, sched uled for Saturday, October 15 from 10 AM—12 noon. Interest in the first event has caused the organizers, City Council candidate Cindy Kay Gregory and mayoral candidate Charles McNeilly, to reserve the larger room at the Nea-Kah-Nie School District building at 504 N. 3rd, a few blocks up from the post office. This is the room at the southwest corner of the building, near the basketball courts.

The night before this event, October 14, the Rockaway Beach Candidate Forum will take place at the same location, from 6—8 PM.

It’s been a busy sum mer and early autumn at the Rockaway Beach Library. Photography students from Neakahnie High School participated in the library’s first art show which high lighted their creative vision through wonderful photos of this area. Other art shows are in the planning process, and the library is examining gallery equipment to display art work on the walls.

In addition, the library received a grant from the city to purchase two display cases. The intention is to use them to display local writers’ efforts, and create other new displays as well.

This goes with the cre ation of a single large plaque honoring the creators of the

n Judy

portunity to plan a visit and pick up Carla’s newest book.

June Ekborg from our local library reports they have a great core group of participants on their game day!

the curious, and anyone who would like to join in the fun and have an opportunity to get to know some of your neighbors are encouraged to stop in on Saturdays starting at 2:00 p.m. One player has been bringing favorite games and you can too!

Have you heard of Dol ly Parton’s Imagination Li brary? Through an affiliation

City of Oceanside

I have owned a home in the village of Oceanside since 2013. I have concluded that the Tillamook County government does not have the resources to adequately respond to the unique issues facing Oceanside despite good intentions. We live in a very sensitive area with a national refuge offshore and a state recreational area as our front yard. Anyone in the vicinity bears some respon sibility for preserving this special place. I support using City tax dollars to hire a lean professional staff to carryout the operational and planning work that very dedicated (and tired) Oceanside Neighbor hood Association volunteers have shouldered for years. I believe that we cannot count on relying on the group of tireless volunteers that have been working on a full time basis to watch out for the interests of our area.

I believe that an incorpo rated City of Oceanside will be able to leverage new sourc es of revenue that will ben efit the City and Tillamook County alike. I have watched as it took a number of years to coordinate the jurisdictions involved to build a sorely need accessible beach ramp in Oceanside. I have observed variances routinely granted by the county permitting nonconforming structures. I have seen the spirit of the height restrictions skirted by clever designers. We have witnessed a disproportionate amount of the short term rental tax gen erated by Oceanside vacation homes distributed to other areas of the county.

Forming a City will al low Oceansiders to have a

meaningful voice in local issues and to find the way forward on creating afford able housing for new full time residents, balancing and maintaining its historic role providing vacation rentals, and planning for the increased use of our beaches and town as a vacation destination and home for Oceansiders. Hopefully incorporation will deepen and strengthen our relationship with Tillamook County and all of our neigh bors.

For all of these reasons I support incorporation of a new City of Oceanside.

Leslie Kay Oceanside

* To the extent that the new tax would be an economic hardship, some lower income seniors and disabled people may qualify for property tax deferral through State of Or egon programs.https://www. oregon.gov/dor/programs/ property/Pages/deferral.aspx

All neighborhoods in Oceanside can and will benefit from Incorporation

We have been residents of Oceanside in the neighbor hood of Terrasea for over 20 years ago. As such we have seen profound and rapid changes within the past few years. Not all of them have been good. We have genuine concern for how Oceanside may change (and not for the better) if the important deci sions that need to be made to protect the distinctive charac

PM, and 10 AM—5 PM on Saturday. The library closes from 1:00—1:30 for lunch.

SCOTT FISHER

ROCKAWAY BEACH sfisher71@yahoo.com

Rockaway Beach Library.

Library patrons are no doubt familiar with the many indi vidual plaques on the wall to your left as you enter the library. The large plaque will include the names of every one on the originals.

Do you have relatives or friends named on one of these plaques? Send an email to friendsrockawaybeachli brary@gmail.com and ask to have your original plaque preserved for you.

The Friends of the Rocka way Beach Library are gear ing up for their annual Christ mas-time sale. Traditionally set up by Pat Paulsen and his wife, Linda, the sale includes holiday decorations and small gifts, donated by the commu nity to support a fund-raising sale in late November. (I’ll include a reminder before the sale starts.)

Beginning now, the library is accepting donations. Ornaments, stocking stuffers, anything that represents the holiday you and your family celebrate. “We would ap preciate it if you are able to bring these items in prior to November 5th,” said Jean Scholtz, president of the Friends of the Rockaway Beach Library Board.

Library hours for dona tions (or of course to browse and check out books!) are Tuesday—Friday 10 AM—6

between Tillamook County, NW Regional Education Service District, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, ALL kids between the ages of 0-5 are eligible to receive a FREE book every month!

This program is a great way to instill a love of reading in your child and prepare them for their future. If you’d like to learn more about this pro gram or borrow some great books for your child, stop by the Garibaldi Branch Library.

You can learn more about the program, book titles, and how they are selected by go ing to https://imanginationli brary.com/usa/. What a great program for developing early reading skills.

Don’t delay in signing up for the upcoming Heart of Cartm Repair Roadshow

If you, like many of us, were concerned by the recent health advisory about toxic levels of bacteria in the water, North Coast Communities Watershed Protection is hosting a Zoom presentation on Monday, Oct. 17 from 6—7 PM. Professor Mary Woods, founding director of the University of Oregon Law School’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center, will discuss public trust doctrine and how it relates to today’s forest lands. Professor Woods “will support details regarding Oregon land-use environ mental impact, past, present, and future,” said Rockaway Beach resident Nancy Lan yon, one of the organizers of this event. To attend, go to healthywatershed.org and sign in to the Zoom meeting.

St Mary by the Sea is hosting their Fall Festival at noon, Saturday, October 29. Costumes, face and pumpkin paintings, and a photo booth promise fun. This free event asks only that you bring a bag of candy for the kids and a potluck item in the harvest theme, such as cornbread, chili, or a pumpkin dessert.

On November 5th and 6th, My Essential Collection in Rockaway is sponsoring an Energy Healing Event at the Old Mill RV Event Center, 210 S. 3rd Street, in Garib aldi. Vendors, speakers, and demonstrations are scheduled in subjects from meditation and yoga to massage therapy and jewelry. “We had every one asking when the next one was happening,” said Andrea Wolfe, proprietor of My Es sential Collection.

at the Garibaldi Library this Saturday, October 15th from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Space is limited and pre-registration is required so the fixers will know what tools and supplies to bring. If you have an item, you have been meaning to re pair or need help with, this is your chance and it’s FREE! It doesn’t get any better than that! For more information or to register, stop by the or contact the Garibaldi Branch Library at (503)322-2100 before Saturday.

Quote for the week:

“I’ve seen many lives limited or destroyed by living in a place where they can’t win: the past. Celebrate to day and look forward. That’s where your energy matters.” Church Saufley

Mary DeVries ‘Maaike’

same day to live with Lee and Kenno Thun. In the fall of 1954, May started to work at T.C.C.A in the packing department and she would continue to work there for 38 and a half years.

May DeVries “Maaike” was born on October 14, 1934 in Hallumerhock, Netherlands, to Stewart DeVries and Saapke “Visser” DeVries.

May’s mother passed away in 1939 at the young age of 33 when May was just 5 years old. Stewart was left with five small children, Sidney (Sietse – 7 years old) Stella (Sietske – 6 years old) May (Maaike – 5 years old) Hans (2 years old) and baby Ietje (3 weeks old). Stewart hired a housekeeper who was good with the older kids but didn’t know how to take care of a baby, so Ietje went to live with an aunt and uncle, who didn’t have any children of their own. Stewart mar ried May’s stepmother, Teta Vansteinvoorn in 1942.

May attended grade school in Netherlands and would im migrate to the United States with her family in 1948, when she was 14 years old. Their first home was on Sut ton Creek Road in Tillamook, and the following year they moved about six miles up Wilson River HWY. May and her brother Hans rode the school bus to Liberty School, where May attended grades 8 and 9. Her class was the last class to graduate from Liberty, as the new Tillamook High School opened in 1951.

In 1952, May’s father, Stewart, purchased a farm on Goodspeed Road in Tilla mook, but May went to live with Glade and Arlene Janes on Brickyard Road, so she could help take care of their children; a 2-year-old boy and a baby boy and girl, who were twins. May finished her junior and senior years while living at the Jane’s home. May graduated from Tillamook High in 1954 and moved into town on the

In 1957, when her folks took their first trip back to Europe, May moved back to the farm where she, her sister Stella and brother Hans would operate the farm in their absence. In 1967, May moved back into town to live in her home on 6th Street and Cedar. May took a trip to Europe in 1974 with her father and again in 1976 with her sister Stella and family. May’s folks would pass away in 1991 and she was there to help take care of them in their final days.

May retired in 1993 and started to babysit with her nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Tillamook Nazarene Church and worked with the kindergarten kids there for around 30 years. She also helped take care of the flowers around the church. Some of May’s favorite hobbies included handwork knitting, crocheting, embroi dering, and taking care of her yard.

May is preceded in death by her father Stewart DeVries, her mother Saapke “Visser” DeVries, her step mother Teta “Vansteinvoorn” DeVries, her brother Sid DeVries and her sister Stella Adams.

May is survived by her brother Hans (Sue) DeVries of Tillamook, OR and her sister Ietje (Jorgo) Liangis Markopoulos, Greece and numerous nieces and neph ews: Nonda (Ken) Zwald of Tillamook, Gary DeVries of Prineville, Nancy (Bob) Browning of Tillamook, Andrew (Melissa) DeVries of Tillamook, Melissa Thomp son of Tillamook, Kim (Matt) Freeby of Tumwater WA, Matt (Lauren) Benjamin of Salem, Leroy Adams (Jew elie) of Otis, Gerald (Elsie) Adams of Otis and many much-loved great nieces and nephews.

A private family interment was held at Sunset Heights Memorial Garden and a memorial service was held at the Church of the Nazarene in Tillamook on Oct. 8th.

Kenneth E. Lawitzke

died peacefully in his sleep on September 7.

Ken was born in Michigan on March 14, 1947. After high school he joined the Army, spent time in Germany, then moved to Portland, Oregon once he was out of the military. He joined the Portland Police Department in 1977, and proudly served until his retirement in 2005, rising to the rank of Detective Sergeant. After his retire ment Ken moved to Netarts,

where he had already built a beautiful house on the bay, and where he lived until his passing.

Ken was a big-hearted, generous man, and made many fun, great memories with his wonderful Bourbon Place (and surrounding) friends and neighbors. He es pecially liked the happy hours and Neighborhood Nights Out at Upstairs Bar and Grill. He enjoyed his home life, betting on just about any sports event with his good buddy, Van, Tri City boat races, his vintage Chevy, coin collecting, taking care of his yard and shop, family game nights, old cow boy series, and meatloaf. He was a very patriotic man who deeply loved his country.

Ken is survived by his dear sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Chip Donaldson, his close cousins, Don Schmaltz and Nadine Koskell, his loving partner, Laurie Barnhill and his Maine Coon cat, Rachel. Ken embraced Laurie’s fam ily as his own, and considered her daughter, Colleen, his own daughter.

Ken will be interred at Willamette National Cem etery with military honors. A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future.

Wendy Diane Scott (Linton) Oct. 13, 1964 ~ Sept. 10, 2022

Carl

Wendy was born Oct. 13th 1964, and passed away Sept. 10th 2022 at the age of 57. She is sur

Carolyn Chaney Tate

Carolyn “Carey” Chaney Tate of Manzanita, OR passed away September 14, 2022, in her sleep of natural causes. She was born on September 3, 1940, in Washington, DC and lived in Washington, DC. Then, her family moved to Bethesda, MD. It was a time when Bethesda had a trolley into DC and farms laced the community. Her mother, Doris, worked at the NIH National Cancer Institute and her grandmother, Ella May, worked in DC next to Lafay ette Square, which is across from the White House. Carey would often spend afternoons feeding squirrels in Lafayette Square in view of the White House while her grandmother worked. She once was excited to see the President walk by the window and was hushed by her grandmother who scolded, “We don’t like him.”

She graduated from

Bethesda Chevy Chase High School. Then, after a short stint working at the Brook ings Institute, went to the University of Maryland and studied Art. She won several awards for her work, and it set a path for her life. She also met James Benson at Maryland. They married after college and had two children, Mark and Kelly. Jim’s work took the family to Atlanta, GA, where they lived in Buckhead for 7 years. They divorced while in At lanta, making Carey a single working mother of two in a house neighbors claimed was haunted.

Carey took a job at Learjet supporting the local sales staff and defined a new successful strategy for finding prospects by combining multiple small er companies to share owner ship of a jet. While at Learjet, she met and fell in love with Learjet’s top salesperson, Air Force Retired Officer, Stanley Tate. Stan and Carey married in 1973 and moved the family to Oregon, Stan’s childhood home. They settled in a cabin on the Nehalem River. They lived on the Nehalem for over 40 years.

While in Nehalem, Carey owned and ran the Nehalem Gallery, which was in the Nehalem Trading Post on Rt 101. She painted and supported other local artists through the shop and through her work on the Annual

Nehalem Arts Festival. Carey supported the family includ ing Stan’s hobby of building a sailboat by hand, christened the Nehalem, which he used to impress and scare friends and family as they sailed up and down the Northern Oregon Coast.

Carey loved art, animals, poker with friends, cars, realestate, jewelry from Shepherd gallery, and storytelling. She moved to Manzanita 10 years ago and enjoyed hosting friends and family to share stories with. When she passed away, she was surrounded by family.

She is survived by her children, Markland and Kelly Benson; their spouses, Kathy Benson and Troy Peterson; her Stepchildren, Kathrine and William “Shell” Tate and Will’s spouse Joyce; her grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, and Carolyn Maizel, and Samantha, Maya, and Brooke Benson; her brother, Paul “Chip” Chaney; and her great-grandchildren from Michael and Amarie, Marcus and Mykah Maizel; and her niece and nephews and many friends. She is predeceased by her parents Doris and Paul Chaney and her husband of 43 years, Stanley Tate.

A service will be held on Saterday November 5th at 2pm at the Pine Grove Com munity House, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, OR 97130

vived by her father Thomas Linton of Grand Ronde, brothers Marion Linton Sheridan, Dennis Linton and Kristufer Blair Grand Ronde, sisters Kathy Cawley Grand Ronde and Teresa Spittles Willamina, children Daniel Scott and Shawna Scott. Wen dy was proceeded in death by mother Donna Linton and stepmother Debra Linton. There will be a celebration of life for her at her fathers house at 54005 sw Hebo rd. Grand Ronde on Oct. 15th at 1p.m. the family would like you to join them there.

Carl Patrick (Pat) Anderson, a longtime resident of Tillamook County, Oregon, left the world sud denly on Sept. 29, 2022, at the age of 73.

A carpenter by trade, Pat would often be seen balanc ing on a 30-foot-high beam getting the right measure ment or just taking in the view. He took pride in his

work, although it never felt like work to him because he loved to build. He could fix darn near anything, had a huge heart and was always willing to lend a hand. Pat adored all children, animals and some adults. He loved his grandchildren dearly, and they brought out the best in him. No one could make a one-piece oily work suit look cool like Pat; he had one for every day of the week. Pat was always up for a good de bate, whether you were ready or not. He lived simply and found beauty in things often overlooked.

Pat is survived by his wife, Sue; three children, Jeri, Kris and Ryan; along with many grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements are to be determined.

Timothy Walter Clark

30, 1943 ~ Sept. 30, 2022

Jeffrey Walter Clark. Tim divorced and he married Phyllis VanLoo who passed away in 1991. In his younger years, Tim enjoyed drag rac ing, especially in Woodburn. He won many trophies and awards. He did some hunting with his dad and uncle Jim.

Timothy Walter Clark was born November 30, 1943 in Portland, Oregon to Walter and Rosemary Clark. He passed away September 30, 2022 at Pacific Grove Assisted Memory Care in Forest Grove, Oregon.

Tim battled cancer for many years and more recently had Alzheimers.

Tim moved to Tillamook at a young age, graduating from Tillamook High School in 1962. During his life he was a mechanic for several businesses including Crown Zellerbach, Russell Chevrolet and his own Precision Auto Repair. He married Jean nie Eckles and had 2 sons, Timothy James Clark and

Tim was an avid ham radio operator, helping build receiv ers and repeaters and then communicating with people worldwide. His truck license had his call name N7QFT. Garage sales and bazaars were weekend activities he enjoyed. Tim had several dogs and cats through the years, Nike cat was his latest.

Tim is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Phyllis. Tim is survived by his sisters Cheryl Schriber ( Butch) of Bay City, OR., Judy Dahlheim of Portland, OR., his sons Tim Clark of Port land, OR., and Jeff Clark of Tillamook, OR. 6 grandchil dren; Isaiah, Jeffrey, Samuel, Kayla, Kyle and Maybelle Clark. 6 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial con tributions may be made to the Cancer Society.

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Sherry Lee Vachio

Clara May (Bass)

Tucker born August 25, 1923 passed away peace fully on September 30, 2022 surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Tucker and grandson Beau Tucker. Clara leaves behind her children Ray Tucker and Judy (Bob) Parks, two grandchildren; Steven (Angi) Parks and Lori (Don) Perry, nine great grandchildren; Steven Jr, Alex (MaryLynn), Nathan (Trisha), Nicole (Jimmy), Rebecca (Tanner), Danielle (Lynn), Courtney, Zo, and Kaitlin, and seven great great grandchildren; Makenna, Ryan, Isabel, Wyatt, Ethan, Bennett and Charlotte.

Clara was an avid gar dener throughout her life. She loved to can the rewards

of her gardening efforts for the years to come and she was always willing to share her knowledge of how to do so with others. She is known for her garden art as she was always changing up her yard people. She loved to camp with her family, even if it meant that her family put up tents in her backyard. She picked up the love of paint ing and shared her treasured art with everyone. She was always up for a game of progressive rummy and it was not uncommon for her to say “is it time to shuffle up and deal.”

Clara was the pillar of her family and outlived her younger three siblings; Charles Bass, June Robinson and LeRoy Bass. She will be missed terribly by her family and friends and all those she touched with her gentle lov ing soul.

Graveside services will be held at Hopewell Com munity Church (21600 SE Church Rd, Dayton, OR) at 11am on October 15th followed by a service in the chapel at 11:30. A potluck to follow the service. To leave condolences, visit www. macyandson.com

Sherry Lee Vachio, 77, passed away peace fully, surrounded by her three children, just after sunset on September 30, 2022, follow ing three years with small cell lung cancer. She was born on January 12, 1945, to Adele (Altschul) and Henry Gluck, in Decatur, Illinois, where she spent her growing years. She graduated from MacArthur High School in 1962. Until college, most people knew her as “Bunny”.

She attended Bradley University (Peoria, IL) and the Katie Gibbs School (Boston, MA), then moved to New York City for 4 years, where she worked for Broadcast ing Magazine. While there, she married Richard Vachio, and daughter Lisa Joanne was born. They moved to the Washington, DC area for 4 years, and daughter Lauren Michelle was born.

In 1972, the family climbed into their VW Camper Van to journey across the country, a once in a lifetime adventure. After exploring Nova Scotia and Maine, and traveling west, they met a pair of hitchhikers who suggested they visit the North Oregon Coast and who

gave them a connection in Wheeler. The area turned out to be the special place they had been searching for. September marked 50 years since her ar rival on the North Coast.

Sherry and lifetime partner, Dana Williams, blended their families in 1979, proceeded to build a home on Coal Creek in the Nehalem area, and son Travis Roger was born.

She worked at & managed the Nehalem Food Mart for 10 years, and cooked at Jarboe’s Restaurant in Manzanita for another 10 years. She substi tuted in the Neah-Kah-Nie School District, owned a cleaning business, marketed produce from their farm to restaurants, and worked as a Special Education Paraeduca tor at Nehalem Elementary School for her final 15 years of work, retiring in 2011. She continued to substitute for another 5 years.

Sherry loved the country life; reading, doing genealogy, gardening, canning, observ ing the wildlife, watching the migrating salmon & steelhead, and helping her children grow into responsible, dynamic adults. She was a compassion ate person who strove to make others’ lives a little easier.

Survivors include her life time partner, Dana Williams; daughters Lisa and Lauren (Tim Gueswel); son Travis; brother Rob Gluck; brotherin-law Jim Young; and many, many caring friends. Her par ents, and sister, Joan Young, predeceased her.

Memorial contributions may be made to the North Til lamook Friends of the Library, the Nehalem Valley Historical Society, or a charity of choice.

Death Notices

Ronald Joe Scroggins

Ronald J. Scroggins, 80, of Cloverdale, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022.

Arrangements by DeMossDurdan Funeral Home. Ar rangements are pending.

Daniel Lee Pengelly June 18, 1951 ~ Oct. 4, 2022

Daniel Lee Pengelly, 71, of Cloverdale died on Tuesday Oct. 4. Pengelly was born on June 18, 1951.

Service is scheduled

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ter of Oceanside are not made by Oceansiders.

We understand that some of our neighbors in Terrasea and Camelot do not sup port Incorporation. We have spoken to a number of them in person and are saddened by their positions. The primary comment we have heard is, “What good does this do Terrasea?” and “We pay enough in taxes already and don’t want to pay for some thing that doesn’t benefit Terrasea.”

While it is true that Ter raseans maintain their own roads and receive very little in the way of County services, Incorporation will have an impact on the greater good of many of our neighbors within Oceanside as a whole.

Ultimately, a well-managed Oceanside will result in a safer and stronger community, and that in turn will result in more valuable properties in all of Oceanside.

We feel that our taxes are plenty high, but to have future decision-making power over issues like roads maintenance; tourism and traffic man agement; short-term rental management/rule enforce ment; local building and code enforcement; emergency planning and implementation of contract security services for the community, is a very worthwhile place to put a few hundred dollars in the form of a permanent tax rate each year. A home with an as sessed tax value of a million dollars would pay $800 more in taxes annually. That is the equivalent of just under $67 per month or $16 per week. Every home in the community currently pays $75 for sewer service and most spend more than $16 per week on inciden tal, non-essential items.

When viewed in that perspective, all that Incorpo ration has to offer looks like a huge bargain to us.

Judy Riggs for Mayor

I would encourage the resi dents of Garibaldi to vote for Judy Riggs for Mayor. Judy has demonstrated her com mitment to our community since 2004! Notwithstanding her years as postmaster here, she volunteers every week at our local food pantry, or ganizes the Lions Club Crab Races and Christmas Basket program and even does trash duty on her section of Hwy 101.

She also serves on the Til lamook Transportation Board. She has previously served as Mayor and is still on the Garibaldi City Council and is also committed to getting the budget back on track. Judy cares about the people in this town and because she doesn’t brag about everything she might be upset that I am tell ing you that she is guilty of helping people pay their util ity bills if she finds out they are in need. She is the kind of person I want to be Mayor of Garibaldi and I hope you agree.

Barbara Camus Garibaldi

Laity Is a Golden Opportunity

Those of us who live in Or egon House District 32 have an opportunity in the Novem ber 8 Midterm Election to send a young, devoted public servant to Salem: Logan Laity.

I have known Logan since he was a student at NeahKah-Nie High School. I was immediately impressed by his enthusiastic willingness to take on responsibilities with the Tillamook County Democrats (TillCoDems). For four years, he served as organization Secretary and also Chair of the Infrastruc ture Committee, keeping the organizational meetings and records on track and technol ogy functioning and up to date.

Tillamook County

Bay City

Hemlock

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

19005 U.S. 101, Hemlock, OR P.O. Box 299, Hebo, OR 97122 (503) 398-5454

Studies:

Women’s

Worship

Cloverdale

Sermons:

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book.com/countrysidenazarene www.countryside-naz.com

Let us unite together in worship and praise!

Pacific City

NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35305 Brooten Road, (503) 965-6229. www.nestuccavalleypc.org

Pastor Rev. Ben Dake.

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)

Garibaldi

NORTH

Pastor Dan Mason (503) 965-7222 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Website: pacificcoastbiblechurch.com All are welcome!

Rockaway Beach

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 (5:00 p.m.) Sunday (8:30 a.m.) (10:30 a.m.)

Weekdays: Monday (9:30 a.m.) Wednesday thru Friday (9:30 a.m.)

First Saturday each month: (10:00 a.m.) Confessions: Saturday (4:00 p.m.)

Funeral

Oceansiders have demon strated, on a number of occa sions, that they are largely of a cohesive mind. Their past attempts to protect the little village they love has been both successful and unsuc cessful at times. They have demonstrated the will to come together for a common cause and dig deep in order to keep Oceanside undamaged both in spirit and in the physi cal sense. That type of love of community doesn’t exist in all little towns, but Oceanside isn’t just any little town!

Vote Yes for Oceanside Incorporation

John Barker and Susan Wainwright

While a full-time student at TBCC, Logan served as President of the TBCC Stu dent Association. He regularly travelled to Salem to lobby on behalf of TBCC students and successfully lobbied for the Student Access Act, which brought new funds to our local schools, especially for traditionally underserved students. Logan fought for the funding for the Career and Technical Education Program, which helps train students for secure, well-paying employ ment opportunities. Logan’s desire to aid in student suc cess moved him to work with a group to create a food and hygiene pantry for students in need of such support. Educa tion continues to be a high

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: 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 Pastor Dan Bohlken

Where love transforms hearts and lives.

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

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

401 Madrona at 4th Street (503) 842-4753

10 a.m. Worship Everyone is Welcome

EMMANUEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Services 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meeting at 1113 9th Street, Tillamook, OR 97141 Bible Study Thursday 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 1113 9th St., 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.

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ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The Revs. Ali and George Lufkin 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6192

stalbans.tillamook@gmail.com

a.m. Worship

is welcome.

TILLAMOOK CHRISTIAN CENTER

Marolf Loop Rd

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)

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 (5:30 p.m.) Wednesday thru Friday (8:30 a.m.)

First Saturday each month: (9 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 Trista Wynne 3803 12th St., (503) 842-2224

Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Closed Fri. ADA accessible.

Contact the church office (503) 842-2224 if transportation is needed.

Worship online www.TillamookUMC.org. All are welcome and cherished here.

Oceansiders United

With another day comes another attempt by Oceans ide True Friends (“OTF”) to fearmonger and mislead Oceanside voters into a house of mirrors that is divorced from the reality we face as a community. Frankly, Oceansiders United (“OU”) is surprised there is such a desperate attempt to obscure the truth about incorporation, and one should question the motives of such a group that distorts facts and spreads falsities with such vitriol.

Nonetheless, OU is here to bring our community accurate information about incorpora tion, both the benefits and the costs, and we simply could not let the allegations in OTF September 27, 2022 letter go unchallenged. It is time to leave OTF’s house of mirrors and return to reality – here is the truth about land use litigation.

Land use issues have always, despite what OTF in sinuates, been front and center of OU’s concerns. Indeed, these issues were exhaustively debated and analyzed – far more than one “side of the coin” – during the incorpora tion hearings before the Board of County Commissioners (“Commissioners”). While OTF’s letter contains many misleading and inaccurate statements, their letter does raise some issues for consid eration.

A major portion of OU’s presentation to the Commis sioners addressed the City of Oceanside’s capability to meet its obligations Oregon’s land use laws. Director of Community Development Sarah Absher explicitly testi fied that, in her opinion, the community is well-qualified to meet all obligations under Oregon’s land use laws. The Commissioners explicitly accepted her conclusion in its Order. As far as land use experts go, the experts in Tillamook County all support OU’s analysis and under standing of the land use issues Oceanside will face and the City’s ability to manage them.

Perhaps OTF also forgot –or does not want you to know – that all three of Oceanside’s Chief Petitioners are expe rienced attorneys, including one who currently practices commercial litigation, which often includes bringing law suits against Cities related to land use issues. All the Chief Petitioners were aware of the

risks presented by litigation. We are also aware that the way to actually deal with these risks is through care ful planning to minimize and manage them, not to stick our heads in the sand or avoid progressing as a community just because someone may file a lawsuit. Oceanside is stronger than that.

OTF’s specific concerns in their letter also completely miss their mark. Putting aside the fact that hundreds of Oregon cities take steps every day to satisfy their land use obligations in a way that comports with their com munity values without being paralyzed by the fear of litiga tion, the specific examples

OTF presents all have one important similarity – all the cities OTF mentions are suc cessful, fiscally viable cities. Is Wheeler bankrupt or facing disincorporation because of the litigation its facing? No. Is Rockaway struggling to keep its city operating due to losing a state court case? No. Is Can non Beach in financial turmoil over a Land Use Board of Appeals (“LUBA”) appeal to the State Supreme Court?

Again, no.

The simple fact is that a “few minutes” doing a web search and a “twenty-minute” conversation are woefully in sufficient to truly understand how to manage litigation risks as a city. OU has assembled a team of legal professionals, four who are also running for City council, who understand these risks and can ensure the City operates in a manner to minimize the risks of litiga tion. Does OTF have some one with such experience giving them advice on these matters? It seems not, consid ering their misinformed view on land use issues. Perhaps cognizant of this, they resort to crafting a flashy strawman in hopes that voters will be distracted from the reality that faces us.

Regarding hotels, OTF offers no alternatives to the status quo that Oceanside faces. Will continued land use management by the same people that brought us “The Anchor” fiasco really be in the communities’ benefit? OU thinks the answer is clearly no. Additionally, a city has more tools to ameliorate the efforts of such hotels beyond just land use restrictions. The City could directly regulate parking, traffic flow, height restrictions, noise standards, and design review. But OTF

simply has not taken the time to be informed on these issues and wants our community to be left to the whims of large developers and wealthy real estate investors that have little care for the concerns of Oceanside residents or the culture of our community.

Regarding the recent LUBA decision related to short-term rentals (“STR”) in Lincoln County, OU is actually on top of this issue. OU has consulted with county officials about how they plan to react to the recent LUBA decision involving Lincoln County’s ban on STRs. They emphasized that the case is on remand, and no one yet knows how it will come out either on remand or on appeal. In other words, the decision is not final, and it could go either way, but only time will tell. However, OTF pounces on this issue simply to craft an opposition narra tive that has no basis in fact – a reoccurring theme in their opposition to incorporation.

Lastly, while the LUBA decision may appear to naive eyes as temporarily com plicating a city or county’s decision to ban or limit STRs, it actually reinforces the abil ity to regulate them for “life, health and safety” reasons in the long term. This is consis tent with the issues Oceanside is most concerned about, such as overcrowded park ing that inhibits emergency vehicles. In short, a nuanced understanding of the decision demonstrates more reason for incorporation and is consis tent with OU’s benefits of the city related to STR regula tions.

Maybe OTF knew the above-described reality, maybe they think its unim portant, or maybe they just don’t want people to actually be informed on these issues before the election – or ever. Either way, what is reck less is to characterize OU as not having discussed these issues or not bringing them to people’s attention, as the exact opposite is true. Simply put, OTF seems to be the ones who want to not discuss *all* aspects of incorporation.

Will the Oceanside com munity cower in fear over a specter of land use litigation? We think not.

Vote “yes” on incorpora tion this November, and let’s take our future into our hands.

*For more accurate infor mation on incorporation, visit: www.oceansidersunited.com.

Troubling results: Fact checking statements for Oceanside Incorporation

Oceanside True Friends, PAC

Be careful what you wish for lest it come true! This old adage seems most appropriate as we approach a crucial, local measure seeking to determine whether the Village of Oceans ide with its mostly part-time population should become a full-fledged, independent city. Numerous articles and letters to the editor have recently weighed in on the issues so we thought it important to un dertake a review of statements made by the incorporation proponents.

CLAIM: Oceansiders United are the “community leaders” presumably speaking for all of Oceanside…”we were required to obtain signatures by at least 20% of the voters and we exceeded that...”

THIS CLAIM IS MIS LEADING: The unknown members of Oceansiders United are non-elected and selfappointed. In truth the petition to get the measure on the ballot required 75 valid signatures. They submitted 76 out of the 1,065 property owners in the area.

CLAIM: “[A]fter 6 months of intense scrutiny, the Com missioners unanimously ap proved our economic projec tions.”

THIS CLAIM IS FALSE: The Commissioners were never charged with “approv ing” the economic projections, they were merely charged with determining the boundary of the proposed city and deciding whether the petitioners submit ted a proposal feasible enough to send to voters. The Com missioners did not “approve... economic projections.”

CLAIM: “At the County Hearings Oceanside True Friends PAC furiously tried and failed to discredit our EFS” (Economic Feasibility Statement). “Having lost that argument…True Friends wants to change the focus…”

THIS CLAIM IS FALSE: Oceanside True Friends PAC was not even in existence at the time of the county hearings.

Likewise, the focus has always been on the numerous shortcomings of the proposal as it will increase taxes, and

is plagued with insufficient budgeting, inexperienced candidates and unrealistic aspirations.

CLAIM: “Most Oceansid ers are concerned about the 3 hotels…”

THIS CLAIM IS FALSE: There are no proposals cur rently submitted for 2 hotels let alone 3.

CLAIM: “The suggestion that the county would pay for it (aging storm drains that will need updating two or three decades from now at a cost of $200-$300 million) is beyond ridiculous.”

THIS CLAIM IS MIS

LEADING: No credible source has suggested that the County would fund a new storm water drainage system. What has been raised is the unnecessary expense and bureaucracy cre ated by incorporating with an inexperienced pool of candi dates who wish to focus on short-term fixes at the expense of long-term crucial repairs. A local service district (“Special Storm Water Drainage Dis trict”) can be formed with less expense and without having to incorporate.

CLAIM: “Director Laity has indicated that an incorporated city would have a better chance of [procuring a grant] for a storm water drainage system.”

THIS CLAIM IS UNSUB STANTIATED: Whether a new city with few full-time residents would qualify for a federal grant ahead of a sizable county or qualified local services dis trict is speculative and serves only to pander to those wishing it were true.

CLAIM: Poor roads will be repaired.

THIS CLAIM IS MIS LEADING: Many of the neigh borhoods outside of the Village have HOA or roads dues which go to keep their roads resur faced and in good repair. While the Village suffers from some poor road conditions, even with the tax increase the budget only proposes filling potholes and not resurfacing which will cost substantially more. Director Laity has also previously cau tioned filling potholes without first fixing the issue which has resulted in creating the pothole.

CLAIM: Volunteer work will augment the shortage of funding for human resources.

THIS CLAIM IS PARTIAL LY TRUE AND PARTIALLY UNSUBSTANTIATED: It is true that funding for the city budget will need to be aug mented by additional funds or free labor outside of the budget. It is speculative however to rely upon an uncertain pool of inexperienced volunteers to fill the role that qualified county employees are already paid to perform.

CLAIM: Donations will augment the funding needed to provide needed services.

THIS CLAIM IS PARTIAL LY TRUE AND PARTIALLY UNSUBSTANTIATED: It is true that the city will be underfunded. It is disingenu ous to suggest that the city will also receive a regular influx of donations sufficient to fund the budget short falls.

CLAIM: Short term rentals (STRs) will provide substantial transient lodging taxes (TLT) for Oceanside’s sole use.

THIS CLAIM IS PARTIAL LY TRUE AND PARTIALLY MISLEADING: Short term rentals produce transient lodg ing taxes which are collected by the State. Unincorporated Oceanside currently can apply for specified grants to use that money, but has not undertaken to do so and those funds remain untapped as a resource. The State controls the type of use from collected TLTs, so the city will only be able to use 30% for services and the remaining 70% on promoting tourism.

CLAIM: Short Term Rentals will be more strictly regulated.

THIS CLAIM IS MIS LEADING: Currently, the county has a moratorium on new STR licenses with a proposed cap of only 20% of the houses in Oceanside being able to receive one. The county disturbance ordinance is be ing reformed and will likely result in even stricter fines and means of enforcement, includ ing potential revocation of an STR license. Even without the expected reformation, STR complaints are low with only a reported 5-12 per year county wide. For the incorporated city to provide even stricter regula tion it will require increased law enforcement which will come at a cost not in the budget.

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priority for Logan.

After graduating from TBCC with an Associate De gree in Business, he enrolled at Portland State University to pursue and graduate from studies in Urban & Public Affairs, Civic Leadership, Political Science, and Public Service. While pursuing his Bachelor Degree, Logan formed a business, took on a community service director position, and continued his work with the TillCoDems.

Laity Consulting is Logan’s small business. The business provides technical support for community seniors and local non-profits such as the Emer gency Volunteers of Nehalem Bay. He recruits volunteers

to help First Responders and helps organize emergency preparedness events.

Logan is currently on the board of directors of the Tillamook Urban Renewal Agency, which manages public funds to support development and community investment.

As you can see, Logan’s educational, business, and volunteer goals and activities are always focused on serving his community. This is what we need in Salem … an ener getic, dedicated public leader and servant who will be committed to the well-being of his constituents.

I know and trust Logan and will enthusiastically vote for him for Oregon Representative, House District 32. Please join me in sending a young, capable voice to Salem.

Mark Cavatorta Hebo

Logan Laity will bring youth and new ideas

I am excited to see an active, hard working, young candidate running in this elec tion. Logan Laity will bring youth and new ideas into our house of representatives. He supports so many issues that are crucial for maintaining a community that represents all of us. His support of education and libraries will insure us that our children are receiving the best educational experience that will provide them with the stepping stone to their future careers.

As a small business owner he understands the needs of the community to be investing

in growth so that more people will stay in our county to shop and get services.

He will also work for com prehensive medical healthcare reform so that all of our com munity will have affordable medical care.

I also strongly support Melissa Busch for Senate Dist 16. She is young, hard work ing with fresh ideas.

As a senior, I for one, feel that it is time to step aside and make room for a younger generation who have their pulse on what is happening in our world today.

Kathryn Christensen Tillamook

Why I’m supporting Dr. Cyrus Javadi

Javadi for the Oregon State Legislature and would en courage you to vote for him also.

While I served on the Tillamook Urban Renewal Agency, our panel reviewed a loan request presented to the Agency by Dr. Javadi. We ap proved his request, with con ditions. Dr. Cyrus met every condition of the proposal..... and more.

He keeps his promises.

With this loan, he devel oped a beautiful commercial building in Tillamook we can all admire. This is where he located his dental practice. In addition to this improvement to the neighborhood, he was able to provide well-paying jobs while increasing the number of staff on his payroll.

He is a “job creator”, and you don’t see that in many politicians.

In addition, the increased value of the commercial prop erty resulted in more property tax revenue to Tillamook County.

He is a “producing mem ber” of the community.

These are just a few of the reasons why I support Dr. Cyrus Javadi for the Oregon State Legislature. Now..... How about you ?

Tom Connaughton Tillamook

Support youth, support Laity

Hey, hey, we’re the ... When I look at the names in the upcoming election, a tune keeps going through my head.

Just over fifty years ago a new band took to the stage and TV with some songs that quickly rose on the Billboard charts. Between taking the Last Train to Clarksville and opining about Pleasant Valley on a Sunday, in their theme song they announce their ar rival, and declare “We’re the young generation, and we’ve got something to say!” (Feel free to hum along!)

This year we have the opportunity to listen to new voices, and send a new generation to represent us in Salem. Rather than relying on the way things have been done for decades, this new generation of dedicated, com mitted public servants is adept at using technology, social

media, and they can use their smartphones better than we could ever use dictionaries and encyclopedias.

When I fill out my bal lot, I’m going to choose the future, and support this young generation, by voting for Logan Laity (HD32) and Melissa Busch (SD16). I urge you to think of the future, and vote for them as well.

David McCall Mayor Bay City

A vote for Betsy is a vote for Drazan

Many of us have known and appreciated Betsy John son for many years. She has worked hard, provided good constituent service for our Til lamook communities and her middle of the road position is attractive to some --- but she WILL NOT WIN. Polls show she has less than 20% of the vote while Tina Kotek (D) and Christine Drazan (R) each have about 30%. Polling numbers are always suspect, but closing a gap of 10% is highly, highly unlikely. So for Democratic- leaning voters a vote for Betsy is really a vote taken away from Democrat Tina Kotek. This makes much more likely Republican Chris tine Drazan will win.

Tina Kotek is committed to the less fortunate having worked for the Oregon Food Bank and Children First for Oregon. She is pro-choice, supports responsible gun ownership and advocates for measures to address climate change. Christine Drazan has the opposite positions and in fact led the Republicans out of the legislature to prevent climate change legislation from passing. Drazan is antichoice, is endorsed by the NRA and has a 25% rating from the Oregon League of Conservation Voters. Kotek is endorsed by Planned Parent hood, Oregon League of Conservation Voters and the Oregon Nurses Association. She is the leader that reflects Oregon values and needs.

So I urge you to recognize reality and cast your vote for Tina Kotek not Betsy Johnson.

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100 Club dinner to support Cheesemaker Football

Get ready to support your Cheesemaker football team Saturday at their ‘100 Club’ fundraising dinner at the Port Officers Mess Hall at 4000 Blimp Boulevard.

The second annual dinner is the primary fundraising event for the Mooks for the year, and attendance is capped at 100 supporters.

The event will feature a dinner catered by Garcia’s Cocina and drinks included with the $50 ticket price, as

well as a silent auction.

100% of the evening’s proceeds will go towards supporting Cheesemaker football, paying for uniforms, helmets and other padding and safety gear.

Come out for a fun night to support Tillamook football in the middle of a strong season.

There are still limited tickets available for fans over the age of 21, so get yours by calling (503) 842-2566.

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Cheesemakers improve league record with win at St. Helens

Will Chappell Reporter

The Tillamook Cheese maker football team improved to 2-0 in the Cowapa league and 4-2 overall on Friday night, dismantling the St. Hel ens Lions 49-17 on the road.

After a frustrating first half plagued by penalties and two costly turnovers, the Mooks came out strong in the second half and never looked back.

“We had some stuff to clean up at halftime and we did, we came out swinging right away,” said Tillamook Coach Kye Johnson. “We capitalized on our opportuni ties and just kind of ran away in the second half.”

The Mooks’ offensive explosion was led by wide receiver Zeyon Hurliman who found the end zone twice on the night and run ning back Gilbert Whitlatch who chipped in two rushing touchdowns and 126 yards on the ground.

Hurliman had 83 yards receiving on the night, includ ing 42 on a beautiful recep tion in the second half for a touchdown that set the school record for career receiving touchdowns. Hurliman now has nine receiving touch downs on the year, with four

in the last two weeks alone.

“We have a connection that just builds and builds,” Hurliman said of his on-field relationship with quarterback Tanner Hoskins.

Hoskins finished with two passing touchdowns on the evening but struggled in the first half, turning the ball over on consecutive drives in the second quarter. The turnovers, combined with multiple holding penalties on large plays, left the Mooks feeling that their 21-9 lead at the half could have been larger.

“The first half was frustrat ing, by far the most frustrating half of football we’ve had all year,” Johnson said. “It was kind of a grind to get to 21-9.”

St. Helens started the game strong. Following a 40-yard kickoff return that put the Lions inside Tillamook terri tory, the team marched within the five before the Mooks stood strong forcing them to settle for a field goal for the 3-0 lead.

The Mooks easily pro gressed down the field on their first possession, a drive that was capped by an 11-yard rushing touchdown from wide receiver Parker McKibbin.

Tillamook’s defense domi nated the Lions on the ensu

ing drive. A muffed kickoff reception pinned St. Helens deep in their own territory, a situation only exacerbated by a Lions holding penalty on first down setting up first and 20 from inside their own ten-yard line.

The Cheesemakers defense sacked quarterback Tyler Tolles on two consecutive plays, before forcing him to fumble on third down and recovering the loose ball.

Tyler Moncrief rushed for a touchdown on the first play of the ensuing drive, putting the Mooks up 14-3.

But the Mooks hit adversity on their next offensive posses sion when the Lions inter cepted an errant Hoskins pass inside Tillamook territory.

St. Helens capitalized on the favorable field position, driving to score on a quarter back draw by Tolles before a missed two-point conversion drew the score to 14-9.

Misfortune struck again on the next Cheesemaker drive, with Hoskins putting the ball on the ground near midfield for another turnover.

Despite the turnovers, the Mooks never doubted in Hoskins and kept their com posure.

“He’s just a really really good playmaker so I’m not

ever gonna not trust him or be down on him,” said Johnson.

Tillamook held the Lions to a three and out on their next possession before a long Cheesemaker drive ended in a turnover on downs at St. Helens’ 11-yard line.

Johnson’s faith in Hoskins was rewarded on the final drive of the first half when the QB broke loose for a 48-yard run before throwing a touch down to Hurliman to push the Mooks lead to 12 points at the half.

After the half, it was all Tillamook.

Whitlatch jumped on the Lions’ defense early, scor ing rushing touchdowns on consecutive drives to start the third quarter.

“I wasn’t running the best earlier and they helped me get some corrections and get my vision in check,” Whitlatch said of his coaches’ adjust ments at the half. “We had a little higher expectations for ourselves but we fulfilled them in the second half.”

After Whitlatch’s scores pushed the lead to 35-9, Hurli man’s record setting touch down gave the Mooks 42 with a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter from backup quarterback Seth Wehinger giving the Cheesemakers their

final total for the evening.

The Mooks defense contin ued their strong performance in the second half. They held the Lions scoreless until a touchdown on a quarterback sneak with just over a minute remaining in the fourth quar ter and two-point conversion drew the score to 49-17.

“There’s always a game

like this in the middle of the season…especially when you’re trying to chase down a league championship, there’s always adversity,” Johnson said.

The Cheesemakers head to Astoria next week to take on the Fighting Fishermen who are in the midst of a winless season.

Tillamook Volleyball remains unbeaten in league play

Mike Weber For The Herald

The No. 4 ranked Til lamook High Cheesemakers volleyball team had a very enjoyable Homecoming celebration on Friday, which was made even sweeter since they remained undefeated and in first place in the Class 4A Cowapa League following a 3-0 win over the Astoria High Fishermen (4-5 league, 6-10 overall) Oct. 7 at Tillamook High School.

The Cheesemakers (9-0

league, 11-4 overall), guided by seventh-year Coach La Vonne Rawe, had a very dominating performance in a 25-6, 25-17, 25-7 win over the Fishermen.

“Oh my gosh, we just came out hot and we finished hot,” said Rawe. “We had a mission and we executed everything very, very well. I was worried since it was Homecoming week. The girls just put their nose to the grindstone and they did a great job. It was just a really solid all around good performance by ev

eryone. We just lit a fire and we just played an incredible Homecoming match.”

Tillamook junior middle blocker Kate Klobas led Tillamook’s offense as she pounded kills on 70 percent of her hit attempts and she also had three block/kills. Senior Emily Skaar was also instru mental in helping lead the Mooks to the lopsided win as she had 10 of Tillamook’s 18 total serving aces. Skaar had six aces that were untouched by the Fishermen. Tillamook also had a very strong dig rate

of 88.2 percent. “I’ve seen a lot of matches and for Emily to get 10 aces in a three set match is just in credible,” said Rawe. “Lexie Graves was hitting very well too and she was just on fire at the net as well. I think that after seeing Astoria beat Scappoose (a 3-0 win Oct. 4), we knew we had to come out and do the best that we could do. I didn’t really care for the second set too much, but the girls brought things back together and decided they can play better than this and they

proved it in the third set.”

The Cheesemakers were seeking a 10th straight league win in Tuesday’s contest at St. Helens (results unavailable because of Headlight Herald press deadline). Tillamook’s next contest is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at home versus the Seaside High Seagulls (3-6 league, 6-8 overall), fol lowed by their final regular season home game Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. against the No. 14 ranked Scappoose High Indi ans (6-4 league, 10-6 overall).

“We’re on a train and

the depot isn’t in sight yet so we have to keep going,” said Rawe. “We’re work ing on improving our hitting and block options and our serving can always be better. Even when we have a stellar serving game like we had against Astoria, we can still improve on that even more. We should be able to have a pretty good performance against Seaside on Thursday at home. I’m looking forward to seeing some good standout performance’s literally from everybody on Thursday.”

Mook running back Gilbert Whitlatch celebrates in the end zone after a scoring a Cheesemaker touch down. Photo by Will Chappell

Your Money Mindset: A free local financial wellness webinar series

Tillamook County Wellness

You may be familiar with physical wellbeing or mental wellbeing, but what about financial wellbeing? Finan cial wellness focuses on our relationship with money and how we feel about the control we have over our financial future. If you’ve felt stressed about money, you’re not alone!

Most of us experience a range of emotions when it comes to finances, and finding a starting point can feel overwhelming.

The connection between financial stress and mental and physical health led us at Tillamook County Wellness to focus the last few months on financial wellbeing. Thanks to a donation of time, Liz Car roll, Financial Life Coach at Mindful Money Coaches LLC, has provided insight and guid ance for us to share on how to develop a healthier relationship with finances.

You may have seen some of

Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans with Mustard Drizzle

Total Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients: - ½ pound fingerling potatoes - 3 garlic cloves - 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or other herbs - 2-3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil - ½ cup cooked chickpeas (or canned, drained, and rinsed) patted dry with a paper towel - ½ pound green beans - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard - 1½ tablespoons extravirgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

the videos that Liz has created as part of a financial well ness mini-series that we have been sharing on the Tillamook County Wellness Facebook page this past summer. Each of the 15 videos are just a couple minutes long and cover a range of topics such as how to create goals & set guide lines, use different approaches for eliminating debt, set up “budget billing” where utility companies distribute your costs evenly over the year, and shift out of a negative mindset when it comes to organizing finances. If you missed some of these videos, don’t worry – we have all of them linked on our new Financial Wellness page at https://tillamookcountywell ness.org/work-well/financialwellness/

We are also excited to an nounce that we will be hosting three (free!) virtual webinars in collaboration with Liz Carroll for community members who are interested in diving deeper

- 2 teaspoons honey - Salt and pepper (op tional)

Directions: 1. Heat oven to 425 degrees.

2. In a large mixing bowl, toss potatoes with garlic, herbs, and half of olive oil.

3. Place in a single layer in a roasting pan and roast for 25 minutes, stirring once or twice.

4. When potatoes are ten der and starting to brown, add the chickpeas and green beans and roast for another 10 minutes.

5. While that roasts, in a small bowl whisk together mustard, olive oil, vinegar, and honey to form an emul sified dressing.

6. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Transfer the roasted

into their financial wellness journey. These webinars will be held on Mondays from 12 pm to 1 pm during the month of October:

- October 10th – Money Mindset: How we think about money matters (recording com ing soon!)

- October 17th – Building a Budget: Managing spending habits

- October 24th – Financial Planning Fundamentals: Plan ning for the future and staying on course

These webinars are open to all community members – join for one or join for all! You can find the registration link on the Tillamook County Well ness Facebook page, our new Financial Wellness webpage, or here: https://forms.office. com/r/V3uieU2mfg

If you have any questions about the upcoming webinars, please reach out to Michelle at jenckmd@ah.org. We hope to see you all there.

vegetables and beans to a platter and drizzle with dressing. Serve warm.

Recipe Source: Adventist Health Blue Zones Kitchen, https://www.adventisthealth. org/blog/2022/july/reciperoasted-potatoes-greenbeans-with-mustard/

Photo Source: David McLain

Nike’s Knight gives $1 million to GOP governor candidate in strategy shift

GARY A. WARNER Oregon Capital Bureau

Nike co-founder Phil Knight is hedging his bet on the outcome of the Oregon governor’s race, giving $1 million on Thursday to Re publican Christine Drazan.

The move comes after Knight has given unaffiliat ed candidate Betsy Johnson $3.75 million, the largest contribution total of his long involvement in Oregon political races.

Knight’s dual contribu tions to the two candidates helped push total fundrais ing for the governor’s race to over $45 million, a new record for a campaign for an

Oregon political office.

Knight’s ultimate goal is to defeat Tina Kotek — he’s given $4.75 million to date to candidates opposing the Democratic nominee. The change in tactics comes amid a flurry of polls and forecasts that show Drazan as neck-and-neck in the campaign with Kotek.

Polls issued over the past week by the Oregonian newspaper and Emerson College, along with fore casts by FiveThirtyEight and the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, also shared a common theme: Johnson’s insurgent cam paign was drawing less than 20% of voters.

The three-way race for governor has blown past the record for fundraising set four years ago, with millions more likely to flow to cam paign coffers in the month left until the Nov. 8 election.

Knight gave $2 million to Betsy Johnson, the unaffili ated candidate for governor, on Sept. 1. It was the biggest splash in a cascade of cash that also went to Kotek and Drazan.

As of Thursday afternoon, the constantly shifting totals of campaign contributions showed just over $45 mil lion had been raised for the 2022 race since Jan. 1, 2021.

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race was set in 2018, when incumbent Gov. Kate Brown defeated the Republican challenger, former Rep. Knute Buehler, R-Bend. The final tab on the race hit $40 million.

As in 2018, the big gest wallet in the race has been Knight’s. He backed Buehler in 2018.

Buehler left the Repub lican party and is now sup porting Johnson. Knight had also backed Johnson over Drazan, until Thursday afternoon’s $1 million drop into Drazan’s account.

Johnson — and now Drazan — have benefited from the continued support of Knight, 84, the richest person in Oregon, accord ing to the Bloomberg News Service, with an estimated worth of $35.7 billion. He is ranked as the 29th richest person in the world.

The Beaverton billion aire has tumbled down the rankings over the past two years as the stock of Nike has taken a beating due to the downturn in sales during COVID-19.

Bloomberg says Knight and his family were worth $65.1 billion in late Novem ber 2021, and $42.5 billion as recently as mid-Sep tember. Knight’s wealth is largely tied to Nike. Nike’s portfolio includes the Con verse and Jordan sportswear brands.

The 2022 totals do not include third-party spending for negative ads, which has been a major feature of the 2022 campaign as digital advertising has taken in a larger portion of political money than in previous years.

The September contribu tion by Knight to Johnson was the largest of 14 indi vidual contributions of over $250,000 reported by the three candidates for gover nor over the past month.

The full scope of money piling up in the campaign coffers of the trio only fully emerged in the past few days.

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tary District (NOSD) Board

Rd. W., Oceanside, OR. This Regular meeting is to discuss General District business including New Business; Old Business; etc. and any other matters that may come before

Board will be discussed. The District reserves the right, if

to call an Executive Session. All Meetings, except Executive Sessions, are open to the public and acces sible to the disabled. The District encourages

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HH22-410 INVITATION TO BID (ON-LINE BIDDING)

Only on-line bids will be accepted for this project. Pa per bids will not be accepted. ON-LINE bids for the Oceanside Pump Station Manual Transfer Switch and Portable Generator Improvements will be received on behalf of the Netarts Oceanside Sanitary District by Christopher J. Brugato, P.E., Project Manager, of Westech Engineering, Inc., un til the bid closing time of 2:00 p.m. local time on November 3, 2022. All bidders must register with and obtain plans from the online plan distribution system (QuestCDN) which can be accessed at West ech Engineering’s website at http://www.westech-eng.com (under the currently bidding tab). Only firms that obtain bidding documents from this online plan distribution system will have ac cess to the online bidding system, which can also be accessed at Westech Engineering’ s website as noted above, or directly from QuestCDN at All firms choos ing to submit a bid must submit an on-line bid and required bid ding documents online and pay a $30.00 bidding fee through QuestCDN. Bids will be opened and evaluated shortly after the bid closing time, and while bid totals and apparent low bidders will be available, formal written bid tabulations will not be final ized or released until after 4:00 p.m. (the submittal deadline for the “First-Tier Subcontractor Dis closure Form “). By no later than 4:00 p.m. local time on November 3, 2022 (i.e. 2 working hours af ter the bid closing), each bidder shall submit through the on-line bidding system noted above, the “First Tier Subcontractor Disclo sure Form” contained in the bid ding documents. This form shall be submitted regardless of the bid total. Bidders who fail to sub mit the required disclosure form will be considered non-respon sive, and their bid will not be con sidered for award. The disclosure form can either be submitted at the same time as the on-line bid, or can be submitted separately.

The work includes the installa tion of a manual transfer switch and furnishing a trailermounted portable diesel generator for an existing wastewater pump station located in Oceanside, Oregon.

Copies of the Bid Documents (Contract Terms, Conditions, Specifications and Drawings) may be examined at the follow ing locations (ie. but only during periods and hours when the of

fices noted below are open to the public): l. Westech Engineering, Inc., 3841 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Suite 100, Salem, OR 97302 (phone 503/585-2474) 2. Netarts Oceanside Sanitary District, 1755 Cape Meares Loop Rd. W, Til lamook, OR 97141 Paper sets of the bid documents will not be available for purchase from Westech Engineering for bidding purposes. Complete digital (pdj) copies of Bid Documents (in cluding drawings) are available at http://www.westech-eng.com (under the Currently Bidding tab). The digital Bid Documents may be downloaded for a non-refund able payment of $25 by inputting QuestCDN eBidDoc Number listed on the project information sheet available through the web site link above. Assistance with free QuestCDN registration, doc ument downloading or working with the project information may be obtained at QuestCDN.com, at 952033-1632, or via email at info@questcdn.com.

HH22-411 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Mat ter of the Estate of: SHIRLEY MAE DRAKE, Deceased. No. 22PB08781 NOTICE TO INTER ESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the party stated below has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months af ter the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at 2308 Third Street, P.O. Box 939, Tillamook, Oregon 97141, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative or the at torney for the personal represen tative.

Dated and first published: Oct 11th , 2022. Sharon R. Werner Personal Representative P.O. Box 939 Tillamook, Oregon 97141 CHRISTOPHER M. KIT TELL ALBRIGHT KITTELL PC At torneys at Law 2308 Third Street P.O. Box 939 Tillamook, Oregon 97141

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HH22-414

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION Pursuant to Or

egon Revised Statutes 305.583 (9) and (10), notice is hereby given that on October 3, 2022, Tillamook Bay Community Col lege District, Tillamook County, Oregon (the “District”) adopted a resolution (a) classifying the tax levy to be imposed to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the District’s pro posed issuance of general ob ligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,400,000 as not being sub ject to the limits of section 11 or 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Con stitution, and (b) specifying the authorized uses of the proceeds of the general obligation bonds. Any individual may contact the Vice President of Administration & College Relations of the District at 4301 Third Street, Tillamook, OR 97141, telephone (503) 8428222, to obtain a copy of the resolution. Judicial review of the classification of the taxes or the specification of authorized uses may be sought within 60 days of the date of the resolution.

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HH22-420 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK Probate Department Case No. 22PB0880 NOTICE TO INTER ESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Ronald Edwin Steiger NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Roni Alyssa Stei ger, has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are re quired to present them to the un dersigned personal representa tive at 12909 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 160, Portland, OR 97223, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be af fected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the per sonal representative, or the attor ney for the personal representa tive. Dated and first published on October 11th 2022. Roni Alyssa Steiger, Personal Representative Launa Lawrence Helton, OSB No. 040692 Helton Law Office, LLC 12909 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 160 Portland, OR 97223 Tel (503) 303-0057 Fax (503) 719-8993 launa@helton-law.com

HH22-415 Tillamook County Transporta tion District PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

Tillamook County Transporta tion District’s Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting Thurs day October 20, 2022 @ 6:00pm.

Persons requiring physical or visual accommodations or who would like a copy of the meeting agenda may contact the District office at (503) 815-8283 before noon, meeting day. Agendas are also available on the District website at tillamookbus.com. To attend by phone, please dial: +1 (253) 215-8782 and use Meeting ID: 820 3743 3955. Agenda items will include General Manager’s Financial, Operational, and Ser vice Reports. The agenda also in cludes Action & Discussion Items, Director’s and staff Comments & Concerns.

HH22-419

The Oceanside Water District (OWD) Board of Commission ers will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. The meeting will be held via con ference call. General District business including New Busi ness, Old Business, and any other matters that may come be fore the Board will be discussed.

The District reserves the right, if necessary, to call an Executive Session. All Meetings, except

Executive Sessions, are open to the public and accessible to the disabled. The District encourag es your participation, please call at least 48-hours in advance to join the meeting (503) 842-0370.

HH22-417 Notice of Meeting and Reading of Ordinance - The Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority will meet at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, Oc tober 20th, 2022, at the NRSA Business Office locates at 34460 Hwy 101 South in Cloverdale, Oregon. Included on the agenda is the first reading of Ordinance No. 2022-01, amending Sys tems Development Charges and Ordinances 2002-2, 2006-1 and 2007-1. Complete copies of the ordinance are available for review at the NRSA office. The public is invited to attend

HH22-416 REGULAR MEETING NOTICE

October 18, 2022 The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District 1115 Pacific Ave, Tillamook, OR 97141 The Til lamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will conduct the following meetings. 3:00 p.m.Strategic Planning Workshop

4:00 p.m. -Pre-Budget Workshop 6:00 p.m.Regular Board Meeting Action items include: Any other matters that may come before the Board. **Those who require special accommodations should contact the PUD at 800-422-2535 or 503-842-2535.

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lamook County Transportation District’s Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, Oc tober 18, 2022 @ 1:00pm. Per sons requiring physical or visual accommodations or who would like a copy of the meeting agenda may contact the District office at (503) 815-8283 before noon, meeting day. Agendas are also available on the District website at tillamookbus.com. To attend by phone, please dial: +1 (253) 215-8782 and use Meeting ID: 872 9971 9792. Agenda items will include discussion of future grant opportunities.

HH22-408

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Public Health Program Representative (WIC)

Hourly Range $22.19 - $28.33

Open Until Filled

Registered Nurse 2 Hourly Range $29.75 - $37.98

Open Until Filled

Registered Nurse 3 Hourly Range $31.23 - $39.88

Open Until Filled

LIBRARY

Library Assistant 1 – Part Time

Hourly Range $16.55 – 18.25

Open Until Filled

PUBLIC WORKS Engineering Project Supervisor

Monthly Range $4,990 - $6,832

Open Until Filled

Road Maintenance Equipment Operator 1

Hourly Range $15.75 - $20.12

Open Until Filled

Road Maintenance Equipment Operator 2

Hourly Range $18.25 - $23.30

Open Until Filled

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Corrections Deputy

Hourly Range $24.06 - $31.44

Closing October 31, 2022

Corrections Deputy - Female Hourly Range $24.06 - $31.44

Closing October 31, 2022

Criminal Deputy Hourly Range $24.06 - $31.44

Closing October 31, 2022

Parole & Probation Deputy

Hourly Range $24.06 - $31.44

Closing October 31, 2022

SOLID WASTE

Transfer Station Attendant - Manzanita

Hourly Range $16.55 - $20.50

Open Until Filled

SURVEYOR’S

Survey Technician or Survey Technician 2

Hourly Range $19.17 - $26.99

Open Until Filled

My name is Taco and I’d like to introduce myself!!

Tuesday was the day I was found

my name can stay or go I’m not

I enjoy the usual

and cuddling, the

are my favorite toys especially

you dangle them across the

me playful will

as

about playing right

and then

it’s cuddle

be your

machine!!

along really well with

kids and the

are my favorite! But I’m

looking for my forever

call myself very

energetic and a

gentleman.

used the litter

think

might be right