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uring a community update Friday, Dec. 11, Tillamook County health leaders discussed hospital capacity, COVID-19 cases and county risk levels. As of Thursday, Dec. 10, Tillamook County reports 23 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the county to 152 confirmed positive cases. Adventist Health Tillamook President Eric Swanson said 53 adult ICU beds are available in Region 1 hospitals, which include Tillamook, Clatsop, Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah and Washington counties. As of Dec. 11, 753 ventilators are available in Oregon. Regarding specific details on the number of COVID-19 patients the hospital has and details on the capac-
ity of its negative pressure rooms, Marketing and Communications Manager Cherie Plaisted told the Headlight Herald answers to specific questions violate the trust of patients. “Patient confidentiality is of the utmost important at Adventist Health,” Plaisted said. “We will continue to care for our local community’s COVID hospitalization needs responsibly and have plans in place to increase our capacity as the need arises.” Tillamook County Community Health Centers Administrator Marlene Putman said there are 152 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Tillamook County and 26 presumptive cases, as of 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. “We have 23 new positive cases,” Putman said. There have been 12 COVID-19
hospitalizations to date. One person is currently hospitalized. Fifty COVID-19 cases are being monitored. There have been no COVID-19 related deaths. Tillamook County has not had any workplace outbreaks, Putman added. “Based on the increases in positive cases in Tillamook County, our risk level is moving from moderate to high risk under the new risk and protection framework,” Putman said. “Last week, we moved from low risk to moderate risk.” Tillamook County is expected to move into the high risk category Friday, Dec. 18, according to Oregon Health Authority’s “Warning Week” data. County risk levels are updated every two weeks in response to how COVID-19 is spreading in counties. Some of the measures in high risk include: max of indoor gathering
size to six people; outdoor max at eight; indoor dining is available, not to exceed 25 percent capacity; indoor recreation and fitness establishments and indoor entertainment establishments have a max of 25 percent capacity or 50 people total (whichever is smaller); retail stores have a 50 percent max capacity, encourage curbside pickup; faith institutions, funeral homes, mortuaries and cemeteries have an indoor max of 25 percent capacity or 150 people, max of 200 outdoor; offices are recommended to implement remote work is able; outdoor recreation and fitness establishments and outdoor entertainment establishments have a max of 75 people; personal services are allowed; and long-term care visitation is allowed. On Tuesdays of the Warning Week, data for the previous two
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whale rises out of the ocean along the Oregon shoreline. Photo courtesy of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Winter is a great time to do some whale watching as the grays are headed south
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rom mid-December to mid-January a tradition takes place along the Oregon Coast that has intrigued and fascinated thousands for years. Nearly 20,000 gray whales make their migration south from Alaska to the warm lagoons of Baja, Mexico. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department usually sets up its annual Whale Watching Week, utilizing volunteers at several key viewing points along the Oregon Coast to help people spot and learn the whales. But this season, Whale Watching Spoken Here is cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the following conversation, The Headlight Herald gains insight about the 2020 whale migration from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department spokesman Chris Havel. The Headlight: Give us the background of this popular event. Chris Havel: Gray whales migrate along the Oregon coast twice a year. In winter (December–January), they head south from the Gulf of Alaska headed for the Baja peninsula to mate and take advantage of the calving grounds. We can expect 20-25,000 to pass by, peaking at about 30 an hour. Headed south, they tend to be 3-5
miles offshore. In spring (March-May, even into June), adults and their young head north to feed in the Gulf of Alaska. They tend to travel a little closer to shore as they head north. We have ~200-400 whales that more or less stay off the Oregon coast around yearround. The Headlight: What changes have been made to this popular winter activity due to the pandemic and why? Chris Havel: Whale Watch in Oregon usually involves 24 stations along the coast staffed by a big crew of volunteers
guided by a few state park staff. We would set up spotting scopes and share binoculars, and manage one visitor center in Depoe Bay to help people enjoy our marine friends. To reduce the risk of transmission between visitors and from visitors to staff and volunteers, the whale watch season is DIY this year: no staff, volunteers, shared equipment, or indoor whale watch center. The Headlight: Describe locations where folks should go, safely, and following social distancing requirements, to get a good view of the whale migration? Havel: First, travel only with a group of people who live with you in your household. Travel the shortest distance necessary to reach a good viewing spot
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weeks is published so counties can prepare for potential risk level changes the next week. On Tuesday of the next week, updated data is published and county risk levels are determined. Risk levels take effect on Fridays and remain in effect for the next two weeks and the process repeats. Ed Colson, representative of Tillamook County Community Health Centers, said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer vaccine for emergency use. This is a two-dose vaccine taken 21 days apart. The vaccine’s first shipment, which started arriving in Oregon Monday, Dec. 14, will go to hospitals first towards health care workers.
(more on that below). If there are other people from outside your household at the viewpoint, wear a mask if you can’t keep 6’ away from them. Check the weather and road conditions before you leave. Bring the food/drink, weather-appropriate clothing, and personal cleaning supplies with you so you are as self-contained as possible. If it’s sunny, the best viewing is before mid-day so you’re not staring into the sun. Wide binoculars or a spotting scope are useful, but you can also just go with your eyeballs. Most people who spot a whale are just looking around without magnification, they spot a plume, and then they use binoculars or a scope to zoom in. Higher is better, so look for parking areas and viewpoints that are elevated, rather than down on the beach. The Headlight: What should we look for as the whales swim by? Havel: The first this most people see is the cloud-like puff from a whale’s blow-hole as they surface and take a deep breath. It kind of looks like an old steam-engine train, except it just happens once or twice. This time of year, you’ll see that plume, and then the whale dives again and keeps heading south, so start looking to the left for the beastie to emerge and take its next breath a couple minutes later. If you’re really lucky, the whale will jump out of the water, but seeing its breath is way more common. The Headlight: From your insight, why is whale watching such a popular
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he Oregon State Parks recently formed a Rule Advisory Committee to review proposed changes to Oregon Administrative Rules regarding driving and parking on the beach in south Tillamook County. The committee met Dec. 7 to discuss potential effects of closing a section of the ocean shore to driving between the mouth of Sand Lake and Tierra Del Mar and prohibiting parking on a section of the ocean shore at Cape Kiwanda. Working with Tillamook County, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has limited vehicle parking on the beach from Cape Kiwanda south to the Nestucca River since July 1. Vehicles involved in launching commercial or recreational boats are still allowed to park on the beach but other vehicles must park in designated lots or parking spaces. Oregon Administrative Rule 736-022-005: Ocean Shore Vehicle Use Zones Policy works to ensure safe public use, protect scenic and recreational values, and conserve marine life and intertidal resources of the ocean shore. OPRD Associate Director Chris Havel said there are times where beach access needs to be restricted. “The things that we look at when discussing restrictions are safety – to make sure that beach use is taken into consideration, that there are people on the beach at the time there are vehicles on the beach and where that creates unsafe situations,” OPRD Spokesperson Chris Havel said. “ It creates a lot of concern not only for first responders and park managers but just families trying to decide which beach they should spend their time at.” OPRD also considers any hazardous conditions and whether there is any property adjacent to the ocean shore. The need for maintaining access is also taken into consideration when making restrictions. “We do also consider scenic and recreation values, especially on the recreation side,” Havel said. “More and more people come to the beach with sometimes competing, sometimes complimentary interests for using the beach. Vehicles can play a role or they can make a hindrance.” Ocean Shore Specialist Laurel Hillmann said a number of studies have been done regarding the environmental impacts of driving on the beach. These include impacts such as erosion and disturbance of nesting birds on the beach. “The two changes that we’re proposing to make here are closing it to all vehicles year-round from the mouth of Sand Lake to down to Tierra Del Mar and closing the boat ramp south in Pacific City, about a quarter mile,” Havel said. Briana Goodwin, of Surfrider Foundation, said the biggest concern she has heard from people regarding the proposal was access for boat launching. There are also some people who are disappointed about not being able to drive on the beach to surf, but this does not keep them from being able to surf. The rule is now open for public comments on the proposed administrative rule amendment. The deadline to receive comments is 5 p.m. Feb. 12, 2021. Comments may be made online at https://bit.ly/tillamookbeachdriving, at a virtual public hearing on Jan. 28, 2021 (details to follow), by email to oprd.publiccomment@oregon.gov, and in writing to: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Attn.: Katie Gauthier 725 Summer St NE, Suite C Salem, OR 97301 Send comments to: headlightreporter@countrymedia.net
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Tillamook County Sheriff Deputy Ben Berger receives Award of Valor Staff Report
An Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association (OSSA) Award of Valor was presented to Tillamook County Sheriff Deputy Ben Berger Wednesday, Dec. 9. Family and command staff gathered to present the award, which was based on Berger’s involvement in a warrant operation in April where he prevented the injury, or likely death, of Deputy Dennis Greiner. According to the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Berger had been nominated for the award a few months ago. Tillamook County Sheriff Jim Horton said, during a Tillamook County Board of Commissioners meeting, Berger went above and beyond the call of duty. Commissioner David Yamamoto read during the meeting the report provided to the OSSA. The report reads: “On April 28, 2020, Tillamook County Deputies assist-
ed the US Marshal’s Service with attempting to locate an armed career criminal suspect that had fled from them. The Marshals had attempted to conduct a traffic stop and take a subject into custody. As they initiated the stop the vehicle fled and the Marshals lost the vehicle. Deputy Ben Berger and Deputy Dennis Greiner responded to the area where the suspect vehicle had last been seen. Deputy Berger developed information leading them northbound on Kilchis River Road to locate the vehicle. Deputy Berger searched the area and was able to locate fresh tires marks on a newly graded road. Both Deputies got out of their vehicle to investigate and located the vehicle. The vehicle began to accelerate driving towards Deputy Greiner, who was standing outside of the patrol vehicle. Deputy Berger realized
that Deputy Greiner was in immediate danger and would likely be struck by the suspect vehicle. Deputy Berger accelerated his patrol vehicle and struck the suspect vehicle on the passenger side which prevented Deputy Greiner from being hit. The suspect vehicle was damaged in the collision but was able to again flee the area. The suspect was eventually apprehended by responding law enforcement units and members from the US Marshal Service. Deputy Berger’s quick action and courageous efforts on that day prevented the serious injury or death of his fellow deputy and hampered the suspect’s ability to flee. Deputy Berger was then able to provide information to additional law enforcement units so the suspect could be taken into custody.”
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Dec. 18- 19 - Cannon Beach History Center Holiday Tour of Lights Saturday, Dec. 19 – Fireside Story Time with Santa. Settle in virtually for a holiday story time with Santa Claus. Tune in on Facebook to watch Mr. and Mrs. Claus read tales at the Surfsanf Resort and type any questions that the kids have for Santa. Follow Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for updates. Dec. 20, 22, 24 – Coaster Theatre Radio Hour –a rendition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Written, workshopped, and performed by our community. Visit www.coastertheatre.com for details or call 503-436-1242. Dec. 27-30 - Holiday Foods Around the World. Restuarants in Cannon Beach feature unique food and beverage specials highlighting many different countries and cultures.
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Tillamook School District schools began a hybrid model for grades K-6 on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Students at South Prairie Elementary School follow white dots on the sidewalk to social distance while walking to their classrooms. Principal Karen Thenell and other staff members help direct students to their classrooms. Once outside the classrooms, students stand on a marker and use hand sanitizer while the teacher takes their temperature and asks them questions to make sure they do not have any symptoms. Third grade teacher Sarah Christopherson takes the temperatures of her students before school begins Thursday, Dec. 10. She said she has nine students on one day and 10 on the other with the hybrid model.
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Tufted puffins removed from endangered list Hilary Dorsey Staff Writer
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday, Dec. 2, that the tufted
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food back to the burrows. “They meet at the same location every year,” Underwood said of the puffins. Underwood calls the puffins an icon of Cannon Beach. People come from all over to see the iconic bird. The Great Puffin Watch, held over the Fourth of July weekend brings hundreds of people. People traveling to the area for the holiday weekend learn about the event from going to the beach and brochures in various hotels. “We get the opportunity to educate folks about the puffins,” Underwood said of the event. People who attend this event can view the puffins with birding scopes and binoculars. Underwood said this helps people feel like they bond with the birds. “We can’t let these birds disappear,” Underwood said. Friends of Haystack Rock is actively raising funds to support research for the tufted puffins, as well as supporting other work done at Haystack Rock. To donate, visit http:// friendsofhaystackrock.org/ contribute/ Send comments to: headlightreporter@countrymedia. net
n Whale Continued from Page 1 event in Oregon? Havel: Most people are drawn to the wildlife they don’t get to see every day. When you see a wild animal that isn’t part of your daily routine, you feel like you’re traveling to a new, exciting world. It transports you out of your own, well-known routine life and into that exciting, dramatic and unknown existence. Your imagination can kick into high gear. It’s wild and unpredictable and novel and you feel connected somehow to the greater whole. There’s a second, deeper level when we talk about whales. When we’re talking about 30 tons fullgrown, you can’t help but lose yourself in awe. The other way to answer that question is, why do people like to see whales IN OREGON? Our public ocean shore makes it one of the best places on the planet to pick your front-row seat. You don’t need to get the key to a gate, or buy a ticket on a cruise (those can be fun if you have the means). You need yourself and some patience. The same whales pass by Washington and California. They have some mighty nice stretches of coast there. Nothing rivals the ease-of-access to 363 miles of the Oregon coast. In our humble opinion, of course.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Logging is not the reason for poor water quality in Rockaway
Several opinions recently published in the Herald, incorrectly asserted forest harvests around Jetty Creek should be postponed or prevented in order to protect Rockaway Beach’s watershed. As a professional engineer with more than 45 years of water treatment experience, I’ve done extensive research on this topic. The truth is forestry is not to blame for past Rockaway Beach’s water quality issues.
Rockaway Beach has a long history with water supply and quality issues, going back well over 50 years, predating recent timber harvests around the city’s water supply. The City’s water issues primarily stem from reliance on Jetty Creek, whose flow alone isn’t sufficient to meet summer demand. Like most coastal perennial streams, Jetty Creek is rain-fed from a watershed with clay soils, as opposed to steams in other areas which are snow-fed or have more permeable soils, resulting in higher summer flows for comparable settings. Unfortunately, Jetty Creek’s low summer flow occurs when tourism-driven water
spikes of coliform bacteria, sodium, and organic compounds. When exposed to chlorine for disinfection, these organic contaminants form trihalomethane, a known health risk. This report predates recent timber harvest around Jetty Creek and concluded that the City’s water treatment system was inadequate to remove these exceptionally difficult to treat contaminants, advising the City to upgrade its water treatment facility, “seriously examine its available water sources”, or consider interconnection with the City of Manzanita or City of Garibaldi in order to reduce reliance on contaminated wells during the summer months. The City elected to upgrade to a state-of-the-art treatment system in 2013, which has since reliably produced excellent water quality throughout the year. Between 2005 and 2013, the City had 23 drinking water alerts for trihalomethane, coliform bacteria and sodium. All of these water alerts were during summer months, when the City relied almost exclusively on its groundwater wells, and little on Jetty Creek. If timber harvest impacts on Jetty Creek were the root
demand peaks. A few years ago, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife imposed a fish-enhancement program, which reserves a minimum flow for fish passage, and while this is helps fish, it further limits the amount of Jetty Creek water available for City use in summer. When the City’s summer demand exceeds what’s available from Jetty Creek, the City has to rely on its groundwater wells that have a long history of contamination from nearby leaky sewers. A 2010 City study found that wells supply nearly all of the City’s water demand during peak summer periods, with occasional
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medium fish stream, Jetty Creek will have a 40 to 80foot buffer of trees left next to the stream to protect fish habitat, water quality and stream temperature. While there is an ongoing need for coastal cities to address aging sewers and water treatment infrastructure, there is no urgent need to change forest management to address water quality.
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TALES FROM THE LIBRARY Bill Landau Extension Librarian Tillamook County Library ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse… Most of us have fond memories of hearing Clement C. Moore’s classic poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas, read to them many times throughout the years. But surely there are other great stories to read during this festive month, and that calls for a book-intervention from the Tillamook County Library staff! We’ve assembled a great reading list with some interesting picks…
some older, some newer… and some we might classify as off-the-wall! But ask a bunch of creative librarians for a list of books, and you never know what might come out of their mouths! Let’s start out with one of Courtney’s choices. Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. “It’s contemporary fiction and it takes place just before New Year’s, and it is so heartwarming. Definitely a good read if you’re feeling a bit stressed and need something light.” Sally, Courtney’s work partner in Pacific City, recommends The Bear and the Nightingale, the first book in the Winternight trilogy by Katherine Arden. It is a beautiful fairy tale set in a
fantasy version of medieval Russia. Readers describe it as magical and whimsical. Librarian Angela hopes you will read The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice. Storyteller Carolyn McVickar Edwards retells twelve traditional tales--from North America,
China, Scandinavia, India, Africa, South America, Europe, and Polynesia--that honor this magical winter solstice time. Another book about the solstice that Sally recommends is a children’s book called The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper. Marilyn offers up her suggestion of Nineth House by Leigh Bardugo. Marilyn says, “Her books are all as stark and deep as a December night and I absolutely love them.” We will follow that up with Angel from the Bay City Library who suggests The Terror by Dan Simmons. “It’s a historical fiction/horror novel about the doomed 1845 Franklin Expedition to discover
the Northwest Passage. It doesn’t get much colder than the Arctic Circle, which makes The Terror perfect for December. You’ll be thankful to be reading this book snuggled up in a blanket with some cocoa.” On the lighter side of things, Valerie suggests you revisit How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. Valerie says, “It is a fun redemption tale that makes me smile every time I read it.” Speaking of older books, I think it is worth reviewing the wordless picture book classic by Raymond Briggs called, The Snowman. One of my favorite things is to sit with a young child and have them tell ME, what is
going on in this book with no words. Also for the kids, a brand new book that Children’s Librarian Melanie recommends is Santa’s Underwear by Marty Figley. It is sure to get the kids giggling! Lissa suggests you get a copy of the never-gets-old Calvin and Hobbes book entitled, Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons. We hope you enjoy this reading list and, to paraphrase Moore’s classic poem… “To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall, now dash away, dash away, dash away all,” straight to your local library to check out some of these great reads!
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lmost four years ago, TBCC added a new building across the street from the main campus- the Partners for Rural Innovation. It has been a huge success serving hundreds of events and classes for the community and partners and will be highlighted in a future TBCC Connections. Now TBCC has added another building to our growing campus, and it is also just across the street from the main campus! TBCC just purchased the Mechtronics building on Third Street that had been owned by Ed and Eileen
Seeger for over 25 years. It will now become the Center for Industrial Technology and house our manufacturing and welding technology programs. The College has some work to do to get the building ready for students but are hopeful to have that done by either this spring or summer term. We have already received almost half of the building cost in generous donations from both TBCC Foundation Board member Janet Reidel and the Loren E. Parks Trust! The College is very fortunate to have such giving people and organizations in our community that believe in our mission and
the work we are doing for students. The College is also submitting proposals to the federal government for grants to cover a majority of the required improvement costs. For the past 11 years,
the TBCC Manufacturing and Industrial Technology programs have been housed at Tillamook High School in their Career-Technical building. Both the college and high school programs in that building have been growing in recent years, and space is maxed out. The College will continue to use that building over the coming years but purchasing the Mechtronics building will allow for continued growth of the Industrial Technology programs and opportunity to expand class times. It is an important goal of TBCC to continue to add new career-technical programs to provide highly skilled workers in fields of high need with living wages. The Welding Technol-
ogy program was just added in Fall 2019 and has been very successful, requiring additional class sections to be added in its first year. This fall, the new Agricultural Technology program was started, which includes manufacturing courses. So, the timing of purchasing this building is perfect for these programs. The College also just received a generous donation of a new CNC manufacturing machine from Stimson Lumber and the Stimson Miller Foundation that will be the first piece of equipment in the new Center for Industrial Technology. A perfect example of why the college continues to invest in high quality, careertechnical programs is the
need from local employers. Hallco, a well-known international company located in Tillamook, just hired one of our welding students. The Tillamook County Health Department also just hired one of our recent Medical Assisting graduates. These programs are adding great value to people and companies in Tillamook County, and this new building for TBCC will bring great value to these programs and our students over the coming years. We will be putting a sign up at the building over the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for it. We plan to have a grand opening of the building this coming spring or summer when the improvements are completed.
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removed by this proposed clear-cut logging, so there will be essentially no older forest left in the Jetty Creek watershed. Given the severe impacts that logged watersheds have for stream flows and thus the Rockaway Beach water supply, this additional logging needs to be substantially delayed until the rest of the watershed has recovered. Unfortunately there may not be much that can be done immediately or directly about these highly significant issues because of the very substantial weakness of Oregon’s forest practices regulations. Logging Olympic Line may be “legal” but it clearly is not ethical, environmentally appropriate, or sustainable. Change is badly needed. Clearly, this situation needs to motivate resolute action to make appropriate improvements to Oregon’s forestry regulations, which are very much weaker than Washington’s. Author note: Trygve Steen, Ph.D. is a Retired Professor of Environmental Science and Management, at Portland State University. Where he spent forty-five years teaching courses on forest ecology and the principle of sustainability. Photos for this study are available on the Headlight Hearald Website.
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he proposed Olympic Line Harvest unit activity in the Jetty Creek watershed represents a significant additional threat to the water supply for the city of Rockaway Beach. During the last week local residents and the author measured stream buffers and photographically documented the Olympic line Harvest Unit in the Jetty Creek Drainage, the main source of drinking water for the city of Rockaway Beach. The Olympic Line Harvest unit involves clearcutting nearly all of the remaining large trees, except for stream buffers. (see ODF FERNS Olympic Line NOAP ID: 2020-51112574. ) Fundamental to any consideration of logging “Olympic Line” are the significant tributaries of Jetty Creek within the area planned to be clearcut. This logging will further exacerbate water quality and quantity issues for the town of Rockaway Beach. Natural forest ecosystems absorb Oregon’s heavy winter rains like a sponge and release that water during the dry summer. This means that a heavily logged watershed like Jetty Creek creates a pattern of stream flows that are elevated in the winter (thus increasing erosion and siltation which water treatment has to remove)
and also very significantly, there is decreased water availability during Oregon’s dry summer months (creating difficulties for having adequate water availability for a town whose economy is heavily based on summer tourism). When we measured protective stream buffer distances flagged within Olympic Line Harvest Unit, their widths were deficient. Even if the Forest Practices act requirement of a 50 foot or in some places a 70 foot buffer for logging close to a stream were met, the slopes are too steep to have such relatively narrow buffers adequately protect the waters of Jetty Creek. This jeopardizes the Rockaway Beach city water supply. While doing the stream buffer measurements, significant deposits of fine silt material were observed in areas of stream that are sheltered at low flows. This material will be easily mobilized at higher winter flows - - thus degrading water quality. There are significant beginnings of slides in the recent clear-cut just uphill of the proposed logging. In closing, this proposed logging with “Olympic Line” is fundamentally inappropriate in the watershed providing the town of Rockaway Beach with drinking water. Nearly all of the last remaining older forest in the following image will be
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OBITUARIES Jeannette Callender Hepp 1926 - Dec. 7, 2020
Joanne Remington Thompson Aug. 29, 1957 - Dec. 10, 2020
had two children and lived in Oregon, New Jersey and Hawaii. In retirement, they built a home in Rockaway, Oregon remaining active in the Lions Club and traveled the world After Don’s death, Jeannette moved with the seasons, settling in Montrose, Colorado to be close to family. Jeannette was a story-teller, avid beach-walker, sports fan, traveler, “card shark” and never met a stranger. Her smile and positive spirit remained strong, despite declining health in recent years. Survivors are daughter Donna Hepp and husband Jeff McKillip of New Hampshire, and son Michael and wife Anne in Colorado, grandsons Guy Hepp in California and U.S.Navy Lt. Simon Hepp and his wife n Rhode Island, great grandsons Lochlan and Alistair and beloved sister-inlaw Dorothy.
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eannette Callender Hepp passed away on December 7, 2020 after a life exceptionally well-lived for 94 years. She was born and grew up in Oak Park, Illinois with an outgoing spirit and intrepid sense of adventure. During WWII she played women’s pro baseball in Chicago where she met her future husband Don Hepp, a sailor on a blind date. They married after the war, built their first home themselves in Portland ,
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oanne Remington Thompson passed away after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, Dec 10, 2020 in Bay City, Ore; surrounded by family. Joanne was born in South Bend, WA on Aug 29, 1957 to Lawrence and Selma “Sally” Remington. She attended South Bend Schools where she met and married the Love of her life, Elroy Thompson, on November 12, 1974 at the St Lawrence Catholic Church in South Bend, WA. Joanne and Elroy have two sons, Christopher Scott born December 28, 1974 followed by Keith Michael on April 8, 1978 both born in South Bend, WA. Before Joanne and Elroy moved to Tillamook, OR in 1981, she worked for the Pacific County Sheriff’s Department in South Bend, WA. and later worked at the Franz Bakery Outlet in Tillamook before joining Tillamook High School as a secretary until her retirement in 2013. Joanne was active for many years in school activities, events and fundraisers, before and after her retirement. She was also an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tillamook.
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Joanne loved family above all, always putting the needs of others before her own. She adored her grandchildren, making every occasion a celebration. Her talents were so numerous and shared by all that knew her. She loved the tranquility of working in her garden, meeting with her ladies’ group, playing Bunco, traveling across the USA and shopping and garage saling for others. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence (Mar 5,2013) and Sally (Dec 13,2016) Remington, son Christopher Scott (Apr 12, 2012). Joanne is survived by her husband Elroy of the family home, Son Keith (Lindsey) Thompson of Tillamook, Ore, four brothers and five sisters: Jim (Marcia) Remington Greensboro, GA, Janet Decker Seattle, WA , Dick Remington Carthage NC, Loraine (Vic) Garrone Menlo, WA, Roy (Cheryl) Remington Olympia, WA, Larry Remington Elma, WA, Jeannie (Lloyd) Brisco, Raymond, WA, Kathy Remington, Raymond, WA and Marla McGourty Vancouver, WA, four Grandchildren Charlie, Ruby, Reese and Bailey Thompson all of Tillamook, OR. Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will be a service announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2411 5th St. Tillamook, OR , St Lawrence Catholic Church, PO Box 31, Raymond, WA 98577 or a charity of your choice.
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hris Larsen passed away peacefully at his home in Tillamook, surrounded by his family on December 7, 2020. He is survived by 9 children: David, Karen, Ron, Connie, Nanette, Suzy, Randy, Anna, and Cassie; 14 grandchildren, and 10 greatgrandchildren.
Chris was born in Rigby, Idaho and spent much of his life living in the Idaho Falls, Idaho area working as a Firefighter for the Idaho Falls Fire Department before retiring and moving to Tillamook in 1996. He was very active in the LDS Church. He enjoyed working in the yard and gardening. He also spent a good amount of time on building and remodeling projects with family. A private service for the family will be held on Wednesday, Dec 9th. A Celebration of Life will be held on a future date as restrictions allow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to hospice or cancer research organizations. Arrangements in care of Waud’s Funeral Home.
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Jerry and Marcella Tichenor will celebrate their “70th Wedding Anniversary” on December 19, 2020. After serving in the US Navy during WWII Jerry decided to attend Northwest Christian College in Eugene, Oregon to study music. Marcella Irwin from Portland decided to attend NCC in 1948. Marcella, an accomplished pianist and organist also studied music at NCC and met Jerry while accompanying him as a tenor soloist and as part of the NCC quartet. They were married on December 19, 1950 at Kern Park Christian Church in Portland. Jerry sang the solo, “Because” during their wedding ceremony. Following NCC the couple served in pastoral positions in Prescott, WA, Salt Lake City, UT and Union City, IN. The couple later settled in Gilroy, CA where they each taught elementary education and served in church music positions together, Jerry as choir director and Marcella as an organist. The couple retired in Rockaway Beach in the early 90’s and served in music positions and Marcella as Christian Education Director for over 20 years at Rockaway Community Church. The Tichenor’s currently reside in Tillamook.
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OBITUARIES Richard Gene Foreman May 30, 1930 - Nov. 19, 2020
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ichard (Dick) Foreman died at his beloved airplane hanger/ beach home in Pacific City, OR, in the early morning of November 19, 2020. He served his country as a 20 year U.S. Army Veteran and lived a life of adventures. Dick celebrated his 90-year-old birthday earlier in the year and loved his large family. Born in 1930 in Portland, OR, Dick lived much of his early life in Gresham, OR. A bit of a rascal, he had fond early memories of daring the shortcut walk on the railroad trestles to get to school, being a youth “wartime messenger” in “blacked out” Gresham during WWII, fishing in Johnson Creek, and hitchhiking to Mt. Hood to go skiing. At age 6 he received a Charles Lindbergh “piggy bank” from the local savings and loan, inspiring his lifelong love of aviation which he pursued after joining the U.S. Army at age 16 in 1947. After basic training and a short stint in Seattle, WA, Dick was shipped to Adak, AK, at the tip of the Aleutian Islands. After disembarking at snow covered docks, he affirmed to an interviewing
officer he took typing in high school (neglecting to say he flunked), and became a clerk typist in a nice warm office for awhile. It seems he also spent a lot of time skiing (even with the Army ski team in Anchorage), hiking, and fishing with makeshift poles and bayonets, supplying the mess hall with an abundance of trout and salmon. By end of 1948, he was assigned to the Washington, D.C. area, where he learned to fly private airplanes. That year, before he ever owned a car, he purchased his first aircraft at age 18. He proceeded quickly into Army aviation programs, flying airplanes and helicopters and performing aircraft maintenance. Dick met Shirley Eldert in early 1950 at an airfield restaurant near Mt, Vernon, VA, and their short courtship was spent flying and at the airfield. They married that July and had four children by 1957, zigzagging across the country for Dick’s many military assignments (always with a little fishing and camping in local areas), living in about 40 different housing locations. The family fondly remembers being stationed in all parts of the country, including Hawaii for three years with beachfront living. In his 20 years in the Army, Capt. Foreman flew helicopters from the White House and served in both Korea and Vietnam. In Korea in the early 1950s, he flew injured soldiers from M.A.S.H. facilities to the floating hospitals, and flew Marilyn Monroe around for several days for her USO performances. Back in D.C. in the late 1950s with the White House Flight Detail,
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he suggested that helicopters land at the White House lawn rather than transport the President to the Washington Memorial for flights out. In Vietnam in the mid-1960s, he headed up maintenance crews in the Mekong Delta area, flying above the skirmishes until he had to land in a rice paddies and rescue downed helicopters... “a whole lot of boredom followed by sheer terror” he recalled. Following military retirement in 1967, Dick flew helicopters for Columbia Aviation out of Portland, OR, including hauling 1,000-gallon water buckets for firefighting and laying poles and cables for ski lifts in the Pacific Northwest. He became an aviation maintenance and flight instructor at Portland Community College in the 1970s, built a house in Pacific City in the early 1970s where he fished commercially (and recreationally) aboard the “Shirley J” for decades of summers with the Dory Fleet. His second retirement was 10 years in Pacific City in the 1980s when he built the hanger (which at times has housed several airplanes and dory boats, and many family get togethers). He then “unretired” and worked in Los Angeles as an FAA inspector for regional airlines, semi-retiring to Green Valley, AZ in the early 1990s, where he leased a hanger at Ryan Airfield, Tucson, AZ, and conducted contract FAA work and private aviation business. After Shirley passed in 2002, Dick married Donna in 2003, who passed in 2015. Dick and Shirley’s youngest, Chuck, also a pilot, died suddenly from cancer in 2017. A Pacific City “local” since
1964, Dick came “home” permanently in 2017, where he enjoyed watching aircraft activity from his deck and tinkering in his hanger. He resided in the “apartment” in the rafters, which he shared with his feline companion, Quatro. Dick enjoyed frequent visits by family and friends, and visited the beach almost daily to his end. He was happy, always commenting “what a beautiful day.” Dick is survived by his children Deborah Foreman (Don Hargrove), Waitsburg, WA; Richard G. Foreman, Jr. (Anne), Los Angeles, CA; Nancy Lucich (Todd), Salem, SC; grandchildren Justin Foreman, OR; Erin Grace Phillips, OR; Tammy Lucich, NC; Allie Foreman, OR; Jamie Knoebel, WI; Natalie Miller, WA; Leslie Foreman, MT; Alexander Foreman, CA; Elizabeth Foreman, CA; six great-grandchildren; and numerous in laws, nephews and nieces and extended family throughout the USA. He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley Eldert Foreman, Alexandria, VA; 2nd wife Donna Dauner Foreman, Fargo, ND; son Charles C. Foreman, Portland, OR; grandson Tyler Lucich, West Palm Beach, FL, and his parents and siblings. Dick was cremated and his ashes will be spread in many of the locations he enjoyed. A family Memorial Service is tentatively scheduled for Summer 2021 at Pacific City. Donations to Friends of Pacific City State Airport and Pacific City Dorymen’s Association are appreciated. The family thanks Dick’s home care and medical providers for their dedication.
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Jan.1st,2021 Tillamook County Parks day-use fees go up. For full understanding watch the board meeting. Google Tillamook Board of Commissioners. Click on minutes. Scroll down to Sept. 23rd board meeting video. Move to 42min. This a 10 min. presentation. To understand how Cape Kiwanda fits into this google pacific city mater plan. Scroll to Tillamook County Oregon. You are there. Scroll past the picture. Click on Cape Kiwanda master plan (Sept. 2016) Reading this shows why the BOC wants to restrict driving on the beach in South County.
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This freshly remodeled home and its adjoining two tax lots are the little piece of paradise you’ve been looking for! With new paint inside and out, a total kitchen remodel including stainless steel appliances, new tile and cabinets, new flooring throughout, and two updated bathrooms this home is move in ready. Situated on just under an acre with mature landscaping, a massive shop w/ bathroom, RV parking and hook up and just steps to one of the best fishing holes on the river! Nearby sandy riverbanks, rope swing and perfect swimming hole make this location extra special. It doesn’t get any better than this! Call for a private tour today. RMLS#20423960 Call Coley $550,000
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House of Grace in Tillamook recently received a grant from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, for a much needed new washer and dryer. Peggy Walstead, director of the House of Grace, is ready to do a load of laundry in its new washer. The House of Grace is a nonprofit, self supporting home, which has been created to assist women who are serious about a lifelong change. Photo by Joe Warren
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Thank you to Bob Joseph for your leadership On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Eugene Schmuck Foundation I would like to thank Bob Joseph, who has retired as Board President. Bob has provided the Foundation and our community with many years of service. His valuable guidance and direction helped in organizing the ESF’s Manzanita Open Golf Tournament and subsequent donations to local school programs, scholarships, and non-profits. We also want to thank the many supporters, donors and sponsors who have made our foundation a success. Additionally, grateful thanks goes to our returning board members Dave Stephens, Erick White, Beth Gienger, Camy VonSeggern, Karen Stephens, Connie Vander Waal, Sally Vanebo, John Durkin, Tom Moore, and Corey Douma. The 2021 Open is being planned for May 14, 15 & 16. We hope to see you there! David Matthews President, ESF.
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Large lot with plenty of room. Nestled outside of town, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home includes new flooring in shared living areas, gracious and bright windows, large bedrooms and a master bedroom with a private full bathroom and walk-in closet. Off the back of the home, deck opens up to mountain views, yard, and space to enjoy the outdoors. Thinking about a horse? There’s a barn for that dream. Needing a private space to work from home? There’s also workshop for that! The workshop has electricity and plumbing, creating the perfect set-up to work from home, have a hobby, or just some extra space away from the house. Lot layout provides many opportunities for use with access from both Hodgdon Rd. and Hughey Ln. MLS#20-706 Call Sarah $434,000
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Your chance to wake up to ocean views everyday! Newly paved road leads you to the perfect .30 acre flat & level lot overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean! This lot is waiting for you to build the coastal dream home you have always wanted! Septic approval already on file! Additional .12 lot located on opposite side of Scenic View Drive! Look for signs! RMLS# 20189677 Call Jen $169,500
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This beautiful 1 and 1/2 story home is a MUST see! Conveniently located in the heart of Tillamook near schools, parks and more, this 4 bedroom 2 bath makes for the perfect family residence. With one bedroom downstairs, two upstairs and a bedroom/storage room above the loft, there is plenty of room for all. Enjoy quiet evenings cozied up next to one of the two fireplaces located in each family room, engaging conversations around the dinner table and fun sunny days hanging out on the deck in the spacious fenced in backyard. 3 Extra storage areas located under carport for pantry items, tools, gardening supplies, you name it! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity, call today to schedule your showing! RMLS#20011933 Call Jacque $295,000
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The Oceanfront Cabins were established in 1923 when the road into Oceanside was nothing more than dirt and wooden planks. Today, the property consists of 7 well maintained rental cabins, a manager’s office, and a 700+ sq ft rental building. These cozy and rustic cabins are steps from the public beach access, have fantastic ocean views, a great rental history and rest on some of the most sought after ground in the heart of the Oceanside village. The property is zoned commercial and measures 40’ x 350’ (.32 acres). It’s located directly across the street from the Oceanside Beach State Park and 1.5 hours from Portland. With its own private off street parking and no buildable lots separating this historic ground from the ocean this property presents a rare and savvy investment opportunity! RMLS#20489292 Call Coley $1,595,000
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Great investment opportunity for builders, contractors, or those looking for the perfect project home! This .12 acre lot is nestled back in a quiet neighborhood, 15 minutes from Garibaldi’s fishing, crabbing, boating and other outdoor activities. Great renovation project or tear down. Level Lot. Utilities on property. Property sold AS IS. RMLS#20330471 Call Jacque $65,900
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ike and Patti Smith have a great view of Cape Meares beach from their house on the hill. The other day, they saw a seagull pecking at a large form on the beach. Mike went down to check it out and found that a dead skate had washed up. The carcass was in good shape, with its long tail and broad “wings” still intact. Mike shared a picture; it turns out, according to our reference books, that it was a Pacific Great Skate (Raja binoculata). These creatures can be found in shallow ocean water from northern Mexico to Alaska. At their largest,
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hanks to Doug Olson for word that Tillamook County Commissioners “are acutely aware that small businesses have been deeply affected by the COVID-19 shutdowns. Many of our hospitality businesses are headed into a lean COVID winter, wondering whether their businesses will survive.” This is why, in partnership with the Economic Development Council of Tillamook County, they’re offering grants to small businesses and 501(c) (3) non-profits (those with fewer than 100 employees) “who have been adversely affected by COVID-19.” Grants opened last Thursday, and the deadline for completing the application is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18; this is a short turnaround, but it can be done! For detailed information on the grant including the full list
“Leave a little SPARKLE wherever you go!” Dale enjoyed another yummy burger from rb little store (1720 N. Hwy 101) a few days ago. He is definitely hooked. My fave meal in town is to stop by the Barview Jetty Taqueria, which is right across from our City Hall at 318 S. Anchor Street. Their burritos are so good. I noticed a new shop in our community on our recent walk into town. It is called My Essential Collection at 460 Hwy 101. I haven’t gone in there yet, and will update you after our visit. They carry 100% pure undiluted Single Essential Oils, blends and products that they create. Some of their products include bar soap, bath bombs, and more. I will definitely
they can be eight feet long and weigh 200 pounds. Mike estimates the one he found was about five feet long. What an interesting discovery! A memorable double date for the Steens and Pelsons: Caravanning in our cars to and through the Tillamook PUD customer holiday party. Despite it resulting in the only traffic jam we’ve ever encountered in downtown Tillamook, we were in jovial spirits and enjoyed seeing the holiday décor and smizing (eyes smiling with mask on) faces of the PUD workforce. We collected some great
News from Bay City A reminder about the online community meeting this Thursday the 17th from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm to discuss the ongoing review and update of the City’s Development Ordinance. There will be an opportunity for public comments. Information about the meeting is on the City’s Project Web page: https:// www.ci.bay-city.or.us/cityhall/project/city-bay-citycode-evaluation-and-update, or you can call City Hall at (503)377-2288. Good news for local businesses and organizations: The Tillamook County Economic Development Council and Tillamook County Board of Commissioners have announced that the county has approximately $700K available to help local businesses and organizations that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information and an application form contact EDC at (503)842-8222, ext. 2500 Fire Chief Darrell Griffith informed City Council that, in response to the COVID-19 emergency, the department is documenting PPE use and patient/responder contact in the hope of reducing exposure for their volunteers and the public. They currently have sufficient PPE, supplies, and equipment in inventory and
on it. The original bench was built by the late JC Johnson from wood that he had salvaged from Betty Stone’s home in Cape Meares, after she had passed away. He called it the “Betty bench.” Something we all know for sure: Things never stay the same. You no doubt have already heard about the rockfall in Oceanside on Dec. 5 that blocked the north side of the Maxwell Mountain Tunnel. About a dozen people were trapped before being safely rescued by first responders. That could happen here, too, so don’t walk close to the
cliffside as you explore the cape, and think twice before going through the caves. Taking a line or two for special recognition here: Happy birthday to our sweet granddaughter Noelle, who just turned 12. And happy upcoming birthday to our newest grandson, Julian, who will be one year old later this month. You lucky December birthday babies get to have Christmas music all through your birthday month! We can’t see you often during the pandemic, but know that Grandpa and I are sending you oceans of love.
Departures are slated for noon, 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The train departs from Garibaldi, near the Old Mill Marina. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and veterans, $15 for children age 3-12 and free for children age 2 and younger. Go to oregoncoastscenic.org for more information and to reserve your tickets. Tides of Change (formerly Tillamook Women’s Resource Center) shelters and serves survivors of domestic violence County-wide. They are short of their usual funding this season, and demand has increased. They seek the following donations for a “Holiday Store” by December 17. New toys, earphones, baseball hats, make up and manicure items, perfume or cologne,
slippers and local fast food gift cards. Your donations may be dropped by the Tides of Change office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The address is 1902 2nd Street in Tillamook. If delivery to Tillamook is a hardship for you, please contact me using the information published near my photo in this space. I’ll provide a Cloverdale drop-off point or meet you coming or going from my workday, in Beaver. Happy birthday this week to: Sue Baumgartner, Walker Adkins, Archie Boehler, Ed Flinter, Brittany Howard, Liz Hurliman, Lucas Jones, Donna Lane, Tami Owens, Corrine Paratore, Judy Parks, Robin Richwine, Pat Rock, Chase Thomas, Emma Wickham, and Lori Whiteman.
of eligibility requirements, restrictions, and to apply, visit www.edctc.com. We can contact Lindsey Gann at lindseygann@tillamookbaycc.edu or 503-842-8222 extension 1420 with any questions. Because the Headlight Herald announced their Reader’s Choice Awards during the Governor’s recent shut down, let’s be reminded to congratulate local winners now that they’re back up and running. The Pelican Pub, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City, is Tillamook County’s favorite brewery. They also won 2nd Place for Grilled-cheese Sandwich for Patio Dining and for their Tasting Room. They also were awarded 3rd place for Waterfront Dining. Antonette’s Kitchen, 34385 U.S. Highway 101 S., Cloverdale, was voted 1st place for Sandwiches, 2nd place for Clam Chowder, and 3rd place
for Lunch. Way to go, Toni. The Beach Wok, 6320 Pacific Ave., Pacific City, was voted 3rd for Chinese Food in the County. The Grateful Bread, 34805 Brooten Road, Pacific City, was voted second best Bakery County-wide. Meridian Restaurant, 33000 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Paific City, took third place in Fine Dining. Several local businesses, besides restaurants, were also honored. Cloverdale Veterinary Clinic was voted 3rd
place Veterinarian, Countywide. Monkey Business 101 Nursery, 38005 U.S. Highway 101 S., Cloverdale, was voted 3rd place for Gardening Supplies. TCCA Farm Store, 34295 U.S. Highway 101 S., Cloverdale, was awarded 1st place for Pet and Livestock Supplies. Congratulation, to all of the awardees. Coaster Theatre Radio Hour is presenting a locally produced version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” which was “written workshopped and performed in the community.” It can be accessed online December 20, 22, or 24. For more information go to coastertheatre.com. Remember that Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is running its Candy Can Express through Sunday. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies on the steam powered excursion and catch a little holiday spirit.
update you after I drop by their shop! The business lighting contest was on the day after Thanksgiving, and the winner is …. DRUM ROLL PLEASE…. Grumpys! How cool, huh? So, this has been a great contest and almost all the buildings in town are lit up. Unfortunately, a Grinch has been breaking Grumpy’s
decorations and Grumpy’s is getting really grumpy about it. For those doing this, knock it off! Anytime is a bad time to vandalize, but this year we need something to keep us cheerful. Santa is going to leave coal in your stocking, and rightful so. I have some fun news. The Bend Ukulele Group was having an online collaboration with The Salty String Ukulele Group of Rockaway Beach, Tuesday, December 15th, which was yesterday. We are having a Holiday PlayA-Long and many ukulele players are sending music in for this event. This should be so much fun. As soon as I find out where we can watch this, I will share it with you! So, this is a rotten time of year to be going through this,
but my brother’s battle with pancreatic cancer has taken a turn for the worse. His cancer markers have doubled and his platelet numbers have dropped down to 50. Today he is having a laparoscope inspection of his intestinal area, hoping to find out where his cancer has spread. He continues to be positive though. So, I am asking you for your prayers. They have gotten him this far. Your prayers and his attitude will give amazing healing to him and his family. We all desperately need that right now. It is really going to be tough to not have our families together this year too. But we are all in the same boat, right? “Make it a December to remember.” That’s Rockaway Beach, “Sugar Coated!”
ing when I started my car for a quick trip to town. But I put the satellite radio on my favorite Broadway show tunes. They were playing “But Alive” from the musical, “Applause”, with Lauren Bacall. I sang my heart out. But for the traffic, I would have gotten out and danced on the sidewalk (well maybe not). Anyway, the words Bacall was singing were, “I feel groggy and weary and tragic, punchy and bleary and fresh out of magic, but alive,
but alive, but alive”. It is my hope that, in spite of this year that you and your family will be inspired and renewed and filled with the Christmas spirit by the efforts of the volunteers that brought you a parade, lit the town with Christmas lights, brought Christmas gifts to children and filled food baskets for the hungry. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. See you next week at the Fencepost.
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reetings Bay City. The “Porch Parade” is coming to town, and maybe with a surprise passenger. So watch for it this Friday, December 18th at 7:00 pm. A variety of decorated vehicles will be bringing Christmas lights and music to your neighborhood. If you would like to be a participant in the porch parade you can still enter by calling (503)9319721 or sending an email to jodydesign@hotmail.com. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
goodies from them, too. Each of us got a sack with a thickly frosted Christmas cookie and a special LED light bulb that doubles as a lantern in a power outage. The light has a battery back-up system that
gives it three-and-one-half hours of battery life after the power goes out. We likely won’t need it for that long; the fine folks at the PUD give great service and often have our power outages fixed in less time than that. Thank you, Tillamook PUD, not only for the fun pandemic holiday party, but also for your dedication to keeping the lights on year-round. A holiday elf has been at work in Cape Meares. The old bench at the end of Pacific Ave., overlooking the ocean, has been painted light green and the words “Liars’ Bench, Fishermen Only” inscribed
vendors available for resupply. Thank you Darrell for working to keep our volunteers and the public safe. During the pandemic more people are using wipes to clean their homes, cars, and hands. Bay City Public Works asks that you please do not flush them (and other unmentionables) down the toilet. This creates problems for aging pipes and treatment plants. Remember ultimately the taxpayers foot the bill; and it’s an expensive bill. It looks like the renovation of city hall may be underway very soon, with a completion date of December 30th. This will allow city hall to keep staff and citizens safe while they conduct business during COVID-19 and beyond. The amount of work being done by the Bay City Public Works Department is remarkable. You would be amazed the amount of work they do in a day; and yes, some times that means all day and night. Thank you for taking care of us; and thank you for the lighting display at city hall. Volunteers Greg and Angela cleaned the interior and exterior of the post office; and, due to the efforts of Greg, with Pat Vining (Boosters Club) and Charles Wooldridge, the post office, city park, and Arts Center are now ready for the season, with Christmas lights for all of Bay City to enjoy. I’m not closing the Fencepost today with “Ba Humbug, what a year”, but that’s how I felt this morn-
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Football in Tillamook got the most out of 2020 The 2020 Tillamook Cheesemaker Football team made the most of its summer and fall campaign, safely completing 50 training sessions and participating in a weekend 7-on-7 flag football league with athletes from various schools in the northwest part of the state. Monday and Tuesday nights during the summer are non-padded training nights for the Mooks. Those training sessions extended well into the fall this year with the absence of an OSAA fall football season, due to school turning online. A few “Friday night lights” events added into the mix brought the total number of practices to about one full season worth of training. Sophomore Garrison Gunder valued the time. “It was important to spend
the summer and fall out on the field working with our teammates and coaches,” he said. “Football kept things normal and gave us something to lean on through these tough times. For a lot of us, football is a big part of our lives.” “There was something obviously missing from our lives this fall” added Coach Kye Johnson. “You could see it on the faces of our players and our coaches. It’s been a really trying year and that’s been true with football as well. But I’m proud of what we were able to accomplish. We sort of embodied what football is all about – accepting adversity and finding a way to turn it into a win; and supporting each other like family.” TSD9 and the THS Athletic Department came up
with a plan to keep students engaged in sport activities so long as programs could safely accomplish it. Johnson added, “I thought Mr. Shelley and Mr. Eggert did our students a huge favor advocating for programs to use the facility with safety guidelines. So much of the time on the field was meant for social and emotional well-being. We had smiles under our masks just being a football team on a field together.” Other students saw the
time with teammates as valuable too. “To be able to come together a couple times a week and drill out plays and get our guys reps was a great way to build as a team and also get our minds away from everything that is going on in the world,” said Junior and returning All-Cowapa League linemen Aiden Johnson. Junior Quarterback Trent Buchler echoed those thoughts. “With school being online, football was an awesome way to get out of the house and be around friends
again.” The Mooks saw 58 students on the field at one point or another during the season. “We expect to be around 55 or 60 players in 2021 which is a healthy number for us,” Coach Johnson said. “We had a lot of football going on with our youth and junior high age groups as well. It takes a lot of people in the community to safely make as much football happen as we did this year.” OSAA’s condensed football season for this school
year is currently slated to run in March and April. The OSAA is also expected to provide more guidance on this school year’s sports calendar early next week. For Tillamook’s 13-player senior class, the spring will be a last chance at salvaging a senior football season. Senior end Keeding Lewis said about the fall, “It was fun to get out with the boys and play like it’s our last time ever that we get to do it. There’s nothing like Friday night lights.”
OSAA adjusts high school sports calendar, start date to February The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) Executive Board has revised the Association’s calendar to start activities in February. The OSAA Executive Board was hopeful that the state’s landscape was going to improve when it adopted the current calendar back in August, but that has not proven to be the case as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, county risk level metrics have changed and restrictions on prohibited activities have not been lifted by the governor’s office and Oregon Health Authority (OHA). “Today’s decision by the Executive Board is another reminder of the impact the pandemic has had on Oregon students and schools,” said Peter Weber, OSAA executive director. “While disappointed that we need to adjust our original schedule, we believe that keeping three distinct seasons, albeit in shortened seasons, maintains potential opportunities for all students moving forward.” Board members made it clear with comments during the meeting that the OSAA and its member schools are bound by the rules, regulations and guidance set forth
by the governor’s office and the OHA. Neither the OSAA Executive Board nor the OSAA executive director is able to waive state mandates or provide exceptions for certain activities or counties in the state. The OSAA staff continues to be in contact with the governor’s office, OHA and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to advocate for a safe return to in-person learning and high school activities. In the revised calendar adopted today, fall sports are moved to Season 2 and will begin in February with multiple activities permitted by state guidance. This allows time for case counts to decrease in the new year and for counties to subsequently move out of the Extreme Risk category. Cross Country and Soccer, as outdoor sports, are permitted by the governor’s office and OHA in all counties. As an indoor activity, Volleyball is tied to the Governor’s County Risk Level Guidance and only allowed in those counties deemed as Lower, Moderate, or High Risk. Full contact football remains on the governor’s prohibited list of activities at
this time. Discussions around possibly moving football later in the year were not supported at this time due to concerns expressed by the OSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) regarding the impact that a later contact football season would require modifications to the Fall 2021 football season. Season 3 features the traditional spring activities (Baseball, Softball, Golf, Tennis and Track & Field), all of which are permitted by state guidance as outdoor activities. These will begin April 5 and extend into the third week in May. The sports calendar wraps up with Season 4 and traditional winter sports (Swimming, Basketball and Wrestling) beginning in mid-May and extending into late June. The shift of wrestling and basketball to the end of the calendar provides the most runway for their prohibition to be lifted by the state. The OSAA has been given no indication that a change will be made in this designation but remains hopeful that a change could occur prior to Season 4. Swimming is currently allowed outdoors for all counties and indoors for those
counties not in the Extreme Risk metric. The activities schedule was revised to allow more time for school buildings to be accessible to their programs. Activities like Choir and Band/Orchestra have been pushed back to the end of the school year to provide their programs the opportunity to rehearse in person if school district policy allows. Cheerleading and Dance/Drill culminating weeks have also been adjusted to allow more time for facilities to open or have weather improve enough to move outdoors. The Executive Board also voted to extend Season 1 through Feb. 21, 2021 to allow training, workouts and even competitions to occur in those areas of the state that are allowed per the governor’s office, OHA guidance and local school district policy. The board plans to revisit participation limitations for all seasons, out-of-season coaching policies for Season 2, 3, and 4, and the need for further decisions as a result of updated state guidance or changing risk level metrics at upcoming work sessions.
Razor clam closure extended to entire coast The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announce the closure of the remainder of the coast for recreational razor clamming. Recent razor clam samples indicate the marine biotoxin
domoic acid has exceeded the closure limit. Razor clam harvesting is now closed from the Columbia River to the California border. ODA recommends you discard and do not eat any razor clams dug from this area on or since Mon-
day, Nov. 16, as this is when samples were dug. Mussel harvesting is open along the entire Oregon coast. Recreational bay clam and crab harvesting is open along the entire Oregon coast. ODA will continue to test for shellfish toxins twice per
month, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit. Contact ODFW for recreational license requirements, permits, rules and limits.
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he COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the school system as teachers learn to provide education virtually, students adapt to an online environment, and families balance working and learning all within the same home. It is easy to forget that school systems offer far more than just an education; they provide meals, childcare, transportation, supplies, peer interaction, and a network of support staff. As a Speech Language Pathologist for Tillamook County’s Early Intervention program, Kaylie Seymour provides support and guidance to families with children who need extra help learning to communicate, specifically those ages 0 - 3 with speech delays, communication disorders, autism or down syndrome, or who are nonverbal. Like many of those within school systems, the transition to virtual work was not easy as some families are uninterested or unable to meet virtually. Yet, there has been a silver lining with families who have been able to meet through Zoom: the removal of travel time between households has freed up more space in Kaylie’s schedule so that she can meet with families more frequently. This increase in interaction time, even if virtual, has led to stronger emotional connections being built with families in the community – something that is much needed in today’s world. Although Kaylie has been able to support families more frequently through working virtually, the adjustment has also come with its own personal challenges. When the stay-at-home orders were set in March, Kaylie had just returned to her relatively new position within Early Intervention after taking maternity leave. This meant she was still learning to navigate the policies and procedures of the organization as she was also transitioning to working from home and caring for a Quick Chili Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 20 min Ingredients - ½ pound lean ground meat (15% fat) - 1 medium onion, chopped - 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans with liquid - 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with liquid - 2 tablespoons chili powder Instructions 1. Brown meat and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat (350 F degrees in an electric skillet). Drain fat. 2. Add undrained beans, tomatoes with liquid and chili powder. 3. Reduce heat to low (250 F degrees in an electric skillet), cover and cook for 10 minutes. Serve warm. 4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Notes • Serve with shredded cabbage, low fat sour cream, cilantro or grated cheese. • Add other vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, celery, and corn, if desired. • Add dried cumin, oregano or red pepper flakes in Step 2 for extra flavor! Recipe and Photo Source: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/quick-chili
new baby. When work and home become the same environment, it is challenging to draw a line between the two. As Kaylie pointed out in the balance of work and caregiving for her son: “You’re working and thinking of him or playing with him and thinking of work. I really had to sit down and decide to carve out family time where I wouldn’t check my phone or email.” It can be extremely difficult to set boundaries within any aspect of life, but COVID-19 has created even greater challenges. Kaylie and her family of 3 have maintained a tight bubble, and they have been hesitant to physically spend time with extended family members who have not taken as many precautions. Within these circumstances, Kaylie has felt torn: “Either I feel guilty that I’ve broken our close-
knit family COVID-19 rules or I feel guilty for not letting my parents see their grandson.” As the holidays are upon us, these are the feelings that many of us are grappling with as we try to prioritize the safety of our families while also not losing those crucial connections. Within this socially-distanced world, communication is a vital aspect of well-being. Kaylie relies on video calls with extended family and regular check-in text messages from close friends as a method for making it through each day. She also points out that navigating parenting in a pandemic is a new challenge in itself, and acknowledging and communicating stress limits is a form of self-care. More recently, Kaylie and her family have been trying to recreate favorite activities from
before the onset of COVID-19. For example, planning a craft night with friends over Zoom where everyone gathers supplies ahead of time to work on the same project together, or recreating a movie theater by making buttery popcorn, dimming the lights, and turning off cell phones. These last few months have been challenging as we adapt to a virtual world and learn to set healthy boundaries, but a little creativity with the help of a few loved ones has the potential to go a long way in finding moments of joy. For more local health and wellness information, visit www. tillamookcountywellness.org or follow Tillamook County Wellness on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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HH20-496 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICES Tillamook County Transportation District’s Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting will be on Thursday, December 17, 2020 @ 6:00pm. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this meeting will be VIRTUAL ONLY. Please dial: +1 (872) 240-3212, Enter Access Code: 397-121077. Connect on the web at https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/397121077 Agenda items include a General Manager’s Financial & Operational Reports, Action & Discussion Items, an Executive Session as needed, and Director’s Comments & Concerns. Persons requiring physical or visual accom-
HH20-492 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: Michael J. Madachy, Deceased. No. 20PB08221 NOTICE TO INTERESTED 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 after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at 2308 Third Street,
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Public Notices MICHAEL B. KITTELL ALBRIGHT KITTELL PC Attorneys at Law 2308 Third Street P.O. Box 939 Tillamook, Oregon 97141 HH20-497 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Tillamook County Budget Committee, Tillamook County, State of Oregon, will be held on December 29, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. to receive an update to the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The board is committed to community engagement and provides opportunity for public participation during meetings via the
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options below. Audio capabilities are listen-only and are offered on a best effort for the public. Teleconference option: 971-2543149, Conference ID: 736 023 979#. Any person may provide public comment at publiccomments@co.tillamook.or.us. This notice is also posted on Tillamook County’s website at: https://www. co.tillamook.or.us. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Shawn Blanchard County Treasurer & Budget Officer HH20-462 FAIRVIEW WATER DISTRICT will hold their regular Board
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In the Matter of the Estate of: SIDNEY E. FISHER, Deceased. No. 20PB08561 NOTICE TO INTERESTED 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 after 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 attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published:December 16, 2020. LAURA KRUEGER Personal Representative P.O. Box 939 Tillamook, Oregon 97141 CHRISTOPHER M. KITTELL ALBRIGHT KITTELL PC Attorneys at Law 2308 Third Street P.O. Box 939 Tillamook, Oregon 97141
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KING REALTY (503) 842-5525
2507 Main Ave. N. Suite A Tillamook, OR. 97141
VIEW MORE PROPERTIES @ www.KingRealtyBrokers.com Custom Home W/ Acreage in Rural Location Peaceful private setting for this beautiful Country Estate! Level 4 plus acre parcel with nice mountain views. Custom home features quality finishes throughout. Main level has large Master bedroom suite, 1.5 baths, spacious kitchen w/breakfast nook, living room w/woodstove insert, dining room, office, laundry room and oversize garage. Upper level features 3 bedrooms, full bath, storage and spacious family room. Room for everyone and a place for everything! Custom Italian tile entry, laminate wood flooring and quality fixtures throughout this home. Nice Trex deck set up for entertaining. Plenty of room to raise animals in the fenced pastures. Enjoy your own piece of paradise. Call for more details on this unique property! Lot line adjustment to be completed prior to closing. MLS#20-354 $685,000
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Sweet single level custom 3 bd 2 ba home near Netarts Bay is waiting for you! Easy living open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, pellet stove, porcelain tile counter tops, birch wood floors, solid maple cabinets, an office/craft room with plenty of storage, a covered deck/patio, and a detached workshop makes this home one not to miss! Great full or part-time living located just minutes from Netarts Bay for crabbing, clamming, fishing, and just 1 mile to the quaint beachfront Oceanside village! MLS#20-723 $349,000
HH20-463 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: MICHAEL M. SCHULZ, Deceased. No. 20PB08348 NOTICE TO INTERESTED 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 after 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 attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published: December 9, 2020. Cindy Schulz Personal Representative P.O. Box 939 Tillamook, Oregon 97141 CHRISTOPHER M. KITTELL ALBRIGHT KITTELL PC Attorneys at Law 2308 Third Street P.O. Box 939 Tillamook, Oregon 97141
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Built in the early 1900’s in Bayocean the historic beach town that washed away. The home was moved in 1952 to its current location on Netarts Hwy. Today it retains many features of the original home with glass door knobs, old growth tongue n groove clear fir floors, walls & ceilings. Beautiful wood beams throughout the home with its high vaulted ceilings & spacious rooms. The original home features 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths with formal living & dining rooms and an enclosed front porch. The updated addition adds to that a huge family room and master bedroom suite. Spacious garage plus basement w/laundry area. Sitting on approx. 2 Acres with plenty of room for outdoor activities. 1728 Sq ft of workshop for storing the boat or RV. Call for a showing today! MLS#20-172 $445,000
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LAND Protected Ocean Views of Miles of Cape Lookout Spit, Netarts Bay and Pacific Ocean From This Level Parcel on Oceanside Over 1/3 acre with utilities to property line. Public water and sewer, paved street. Zoned ROS. Ready to build your dream home! Call today for more details. MLS#20-253 $130,000
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Owner terms available on this property.... Expansive valley & river views from this 2 acre parcel in upscale subdivision. Underground utilities, public water & septic approval. Level & sloping parcel located in elk ridge subdivision. Two potential building sites w/room to build a home and shop in a quiet, secluded location. Surveyed w/road to property line. Located close to town yet out of flood zone & coastal breezes. MLS#20-242 $115,000
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DON’T YOU WANT TO TAKE ME HOME? “They call me Buddie. I’m a big, handsome adult male. I’m intact, for now. Right now I’m hangin’ out on Foster-gramps back porch, but, I’d like to be a house kitty again. I guess my family left me behind because I haven’t seen them in a long time. I really want a home of my own again. I’ll be available about five days after my vet visit next week. I’m a huge cuddly lover. Just sayin’.” “Please share my story and photos with everybody you know, everywhere. Here’s the online adoption app if you’re interested.” https://unitedpaws.wordpress.com/online-adoption-application/ Adoption fees range from $75-100. United Paws is not a shelter, and most of our cats and kittens are in foster homes getting ready to be in your home! Visit our facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/unitedpaws Watch for adoption events held in Tillamook, and Petsmart on 185th in Hillsboro.
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TIES TO:The State of Oregon, and Heirs & Devisees of the abovenamed Decedent: Oregon Department of Human Services Estate Administration Unit Oregon Health Safety PO Box 14021 Salem, OR 97309-5024 Georgia Barackman-Basinger 14135 Campground RoadCloverdale, OR 97112 The following information is given to you as an heir or devisee of the above-named Decedent, who died on June 14, 2020, in Tillamook County, State of Oregon. Estate proceedings in the Decedent’s estate, bearing the clerk’s file number 20PB05575 have been commenced and are now pending in the above-entitled Court wherein the Decedent’s Will has been admitted to probate. On August 12, 2020, Paula Basinger-Polite was duly appointed and is not serving as personal representative of this estate. Your rights may be affected by this proceeding; additional information may be obtained from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative. The names, addresses and contact information of the personal representative and the lawyer for the personal representative are as follows: Paul Janzen JANZEN LEGAL SERVICES, LLC 4550 SW Hall Boulevard Beaverton, OR 97005 T: 502-520-9900 Paula Basinger-Polite 3645 Sanford Street Concord, CA 94520Under Oregon law, when a Will has been admitted to probate, any interested person may contest the probate of the Will or the validity of the Will or assert an interest in the Will for any reason specified in ORS 113.075(1), but such an action must be commenced within four months after the date of delivery or mailing of the information described in ORS 113.145, or four months after the first date of publication of notice to interested
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person, whichever is later. If you contemplate asserting any of the rights described in this paragraph, those rights may be barred unless you proceed as advised in ORS 113.075 within the specified time period. DATED: October 21, 2020 JANZEN LEGAL SERVICES, LLC /s/ Paul Janzen________________ Paul Janzen, OSB #176233 4550 SW Hall Boulevard Beaverton, Oregon 97005 (503) 520-9900 Telephone Email: paul@ruggedlaw.com Attorney for Petitioner HH20-457 ONLINE COMMUNITY MEETING FOR BAY CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE Thursday December 17, 2020 6:00 pm -7:30 pm The City of Bay City invites all those interested to join us for an Online Community Meeting In 2020/21, the City of Bay City with the financial assistance of the State’s Transportation and Growth Management Program is undertaking a review and update of the City’s Development Ordinance. The purpose of the update project is to improve the structure of the Development Ordinance and remove barriers to creating a vibrant, multimodal community. This is the time for the public to have an opportunity to provide comments for the zoning ordinance updates. Information for the Online Meeting is on the City’s Project Webpage: https://www.ci.bay-city.or.us/cityhall/project/city-bay-city-codeevaluation-and-update In addition to the live online community meeting, there will also be a Virtual Public Workshop available on the same webpage from December 17th through January 13th.
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Tillamook County Church Services Bay City BAY CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A warm and friendly congregation. 5695 D Street, Bay City, OR, (503) 377-2679, Pastor David Hurd. Worship Service 10 a.m., Fellowship downstairs afterwards. https://www. facebook.com/BayCityOregonUMC Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors!
Cloverdale ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 34560 Parkway Drive, Cloverdale, OR (503) 392-3685 Pastor: Rev. Mariano Escano Mass Schedule: Saturday (4:30 p.m.) Sunday (10:30 a.m.) Confessions: (3:30 p.m.) WI-NE-MA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Wi-Ne-Ma Campground. 5195 Winema Road, 7 miles south of Cloverdale. Kyle French, Minister. (971) 237-2378. info@winemachurch.net. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m.
Garibaldi NORTH COAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 309 3rd St., (503) 322-3626. Pastor Sam McRae Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. We invite you to join us.
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NETARTS FRIENDS CHURCH 4685 Alder Cove Rd. West, (503) 842-8375. Pastor Aaron Carlson, Adult & Youth Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Nursery available Handicap Accessible Small Groups Website: www.netartsfriends.org All are welcome!
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NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35305 Brooten Road, (503) 965-6229. www.nestuccavalleypc.org 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) Pastor Dan Mason 503-965-7222 Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time – 10:45 a.m. Sunday School – 11:15 a.m. All Welcome - Nursery Provided www.pacificcoastbiblechurch.com
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ST. MARY BY THE SEA CATHOLIC CHURCH 275 S.Pacific St. (mailing: P. O. Box 390) (503-355-2661) e-mail: stmarys1927@gmail.com Administrator/Rev. Mariano Escano Parochial Vicar: Fr. MacDonald Akuti Mass Schedule: Saturday (5:00 p.m.) Sunday (8:30 a.m.) (10:30 a.m.) Weekdays: Monday thru Friday (9:30 a.m) Confessions: Saturday (4:00 p.m.)
Tillamook BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (CBA) 5640 U.S. 101 S. (2 miles south of Tillamook), (503) 842-5598. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening service 6 p.m. 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. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 2611 3rd, (503) 842-2549. Pastor Josh Myers. Classic service: 9:30 a.m. Contemporary service: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Childcare for infants to age 5 available. Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Teen Fellowship 7 - 8 p.m. We welcome you to join us as we worship together. REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 302 Grove Ave. (503) 842-4823 Sunday Services: Adult Bible Class and Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Divine Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Beck Vicar Brinkert ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 401 Madrona at 4th St. (503) 842-4753 Traditional Sunday morning worship 11 a.m. You are warmly invited to join us. EMMANUEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Meeting at the Kilchis House 4212 Marolf Place Sunday Morning Services 10 - 11 a.m. Bible Study 11 - 12 p.m. Preaching Midweek Service-Thursday 10 - 11 a.m. Pastor Sterling Hanakahi (503) 842-7864
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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. LIVING WATER FELLOWSHIP 1000 N. Main, Suite 12, (503) 842-6455. Pastors Justin and Erin McMahan (Charismatic, Non-denominational) Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m. Nursery through sixth grade children’s church provided. Wednesday Youth Service for ages 12-18. www.livingwatercoast.com 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 7 p.m. “The end of your search for a friendly church.” www.oceanbreezebaptist.blogspot.com ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2102 Sixth Street., (503) 842-6192. 9 a.m. Sunday Worship – Holy Eucharist Public Healing Service, every Friday of the month at 12 noon. Everyone is welcome. Handicapped accessible. www.StAlbansTillamook.com. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 2610 1st St., (503) 842-7182. Pastor Tim Mayne. Sabbath School 9:30 a.m Saturday Worship Services 10:40 a.m. Saturday Bible Study 7 p.m. Tuesday All visitors welcome Community Services 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday KGLS-LP 99.1 FM Christian radio www.tillamookadventist.net Handicapped accessible
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 2411 Fifth St. (mailing: 2410 Fifth St.) Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6647 e-mail: sacredheart2405@gmail.com www.tillamooksacredheart.org Pastor: Rev. Mariano Escano Mass Schedule: Saturday (6:30 p.m.) Sunday (8:30 a.m.) Spanish (12:30 p.m.) Weekdays: Tuesday thru Friday (8:00 a.m.) First Saturday each month: (9:00 a.m.) Confessions: Saturday (1:00-2:30 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.” Pastor John Sandusky. 602 Laurel Ave., Tillamook, (503) 842-2242. Adult Bible Study: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Website: www.stjohnsucctillamook.net. Handicapped accessible. TILLAMOOK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Carol Brown Onsite Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday 3808 12th St., (503) 842-2224. Sunday Services 11 a.m.; Office Hours: Tue-Thurs 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Fully accessible facility. Promote/cares “se habla español” ADA accessible. Because God’s love and grace extends to all people, wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here.
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