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the city council approved a cap of 420 licenses for those properties on March 13.

However, with no mechanism in place to phase out current licenses, the city will rely on attrition to eventually reach that goal, with 517 licenses currently in use.

“I don’t want to turn the clock back on the current STR businesses,” said Mayor Charles McNeilly. “What I want the council to do and that’s what I think it’s doing tonight is to communicate to our community, our residents, our voters that we get the cost and impacts of STR businesses to our community, to our neighborhoods, that we don’t want to unnecessarily hollow out our neighborhoods.”

In addition to the cap, the council approved a $95 administrative fee for property owners to join the waitlist for new short-term rental (STR) licenses.

The update to the STR ordinance was triggered by a surge in the number of licenses sought in recent years and a desire to maintain a balance between the city’s tourist economy and livability for full-time residents. The updated ordinance gave the council the ability to set a cap on licenses through a resolution, which they exercised in March.

McNeilly said that residents had told him that there had been a noticeable decline in the number of neighbors they had, with those residences being replaced by STRs populated by a rotating cast of strangers. “No one moved to Rockaway Beach to have

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Wyden focuses on healthcare issues in Tillamook Town Hall

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Hosting his 1,075th town hall at the Port of Tillamook Bay Officer’s Mess on March 18, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden devoted much of his time to addressing rural healthcare concerns.

The senator also responded to questions about the breakdown of bipartisan compromise in Washington, economic challenges facing timberland counties as state forest harvests are set to be slashed and the need for billionaires to pay their fair share in taxes.

“It has been a huge honor, a huge honor, to represent Tillamook in the United States Senate, to come to this community and have you all educate me on these kinds of issues,” Wyden said at the end of the meeting. “I just want you to know that as long as I have the honor to represent you in the United States Senate, this is the way we will do it.”

Wyden was introduced by Port of Tillamook Bay General Manager Michele Bradley and

Tillamook County Commissioner Mary Faith Bell. Bradley thanked Wyden and his staff for help on a recent upgrade to the airport’s automated weather system, while Bell expressed her gratitude for the $1 million Three Rivers Broadband Project and $62 million south jetty rehabilitation.

Wyden came out hot, taking U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to task over recent service disruptions on the Oregon Coast. Wyden said that he had received numerous complaints that mail sent from the coast to coastal recipients was being routed to the Willamette Valley for processing after a recent facility review, delaying deliveries.

“Let me tell you something, Commissioner DeJoy may not be interested in delivering for you, but I am,” Wyden said, pledging that his staff would be in contact with postal officials about reversing course on the decision. “We’re gonna make sure the mail gets delivered here quickly. We’re gonna follow up quickly, period, full stop.”

In response to a question

about the breakdown in bipartisan compromise on capitol hill, Wyden discussed his work to expand the child tax credit, which has run into opposition from senate Republicans. Wyden started by praising Missouri Republican Representative Jason Smith, chairman of the house ways and means committee, with whom he has been working on the legislation. Wyden said that he and Smith had worked hard to craft a proposal that would appeal to both sides of the aisle, including funding for low-income housing, and research and development credits from businesses, in addition to the expanded tax credit. But after passing the House of Representatives with a comfortable majority, the proposal has run into opposition from Republican senators. Wyden said that his Republican colleagues had offered no substantive criticism of the legislation and that he agreed with media speculation that the opposition sprung from wanting to deny President Joe Biden credit for the legislation.

Another questioner asked about the economic impacts of a recently passed habitat conservation plan that is set to lower harvest levels in state forests.

Wyden responded that he was committed to growing economic opportunities across the state. He mentioned focusing on the semiconductor industry in urban areas and on healthcare and continuing to expand broadband access in rural areas to facilitate small business activity.

“We’re at the point now where we’re all in on all of the above,” Wyden said, “I don’t think there’s one central path to take care of it but we’re definitely gonna use technology as our anchor in the state of Oregon for our kids and grandkids.”

Several patients from the recently shuttered U.S. Renal Care dialysis center in Tillamook were at the meeting and raised their concerns about the center’s closing and struggles accessing care.

Wyden expressed deep concern

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Senator Ron Wyden (center) is introduced at the Port of Tillamook Bay’s Officers Mess Hall by Port General Manager Michele Bradley (left) and Tillamook County Com-

Mary Faith Bell (right).

The Mook at Alderbrook announces Shamble results

The Mook at Alderbrook hosted a nine-hole event Saturday March 16 with 29 two person teams taking on the front nine in a shamble format. It was stacked at the top of the leaderboard with Tyler Undenby and

Dylan Markum taking top honors shooting one under par 35 on the day. Brad York and Jay Swanson were second gross with 36 edging out Glen Brock and Aaron “Fluff” Dunn who shot 38.

The net winners were Steve Cham and Mike Fitzsimmons shooting 27 while AJ Harmon and Kody Dalton and Wayne Williams and Mark Hanson each shot 30. A score card playoff left Harmon/Dalton with sec -

ond place net, and Williams and Hanson finished third after the tiebreaker. All winners received gift certificates to The Bunker Grille. The next Mook hosted tournament will be the

Centennial, celebrating 100 years of golf history at Alderbrook and the first year as The Mook at Alderbrook after current owners purchased the course and reopened it up with many improvements on the

course in the pro shop and in the restaurant. This is a one-day event, Saturday, April 6, beginning at 9 a.m. The stroke play event will feature three flights. Entry forms can be found online at: www.themook.com

Tillamook Bay Community College welcomes community to Open House

Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) is thrilled to invite the community to its upcoming Open House event on Saturday, April 13. This event will showcase exciting new programs, services, and technology, giving attendees a glimpse into the future of education in Tillamook County.

The key highlight of the Open House will be the introduction of TBCC’s new President, Dr. Paul Jarrell. President Jarrell

brings a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to TBCC, promising to lead the college into an era of innovation and growth. This event provides an excellent opportunity for community members to meet President Jarrell and learn firsthand about his vision for TBCC. In addition to welcoming the new President, renderings for the new Healthcare Education Building will be on display. This modern facility underscores TBCC’s commitment to providing

top-quality education in healthcare. With the demand for skilled healthcare professionals on the rise, the new building will expand TBCC’s capacity and better serve the community’s needs.

The Open House will

also feature a range of programs and services developed by TBCC to better serve students and the community. Attendees can expect to learn about innovative academic offerings, support systems, and initiatives to enhance the learning

experience. “We’re excited to share our progress with the community,” says President Jarrell. “The Open House is a chance to celebrate our achievements and showcase the exciting developments happening at TBCC.”

During the event there will be interactive demonstrations, opportunities to hear new information, and campus tours, allowing attendees to explore TBCC’s facilities and engage with staff. Whether you’re

interested in furthering your education or celebrating the community TBCC welcomes you to join the celebration.

The Tillamook Bay Community College Open House will take place on Saturday, April 13, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Admission is free, and all community members are encouraged to attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover all that TBCC has to offer and be part of the excitement; we’ll see you there!

THE ELLEN WHYTE SHOW

Saturday, March 30, 7 p.m.

NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem Blues, pop and jazz! Get ready for some “Heart Rockin’ Music” with Ellen Whyte, Gene Houck and Jean-Pierre Garau. Ellen Whyte, Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee and three-time Grammy Award nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist, is well-known throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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6:30 pm service “For You”

Good Friday Tenebrae March 29

6:30 pm service “It is finished”

Easter Morning Divine Service March 31

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9:45 am Hymn Sing and Bible Class

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Argonauts compete at state robotics contest

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After a five-year hiatus, Team 14687 the Argonauts made it to the State Competition, representing NKN for the first time since the COVID epidemic.

A prior team, The Goblet of Wires, had made it to the State Competition in 2019.

After a strong start to the competition with two wins which placed the team in 6th place (out of 24 teams) in the Blue Division of the competition - things started to break down.

First the main motor on the arm broke - the team worked incredibly diligently and managed to replace the motor in under an hour during the lunch break. Corben Ray worked incredibly hard to make this happen for the team. The replacement motor was donated by the very generous Ace of Spades team from Springfield Oregon. The competition focuses on supporting other teams, and teams go out of the way to support each other throughout the season. This is one of the reasons that FIRST programs are such a good training

ground for both technical skills and interpersonal skills.

During the next round a servo motor froze and needed replacing, once again the team rallied to replace the servo in a very short time. However, all these changes meant that the team didn’t have the time to get the robot fully tuned, and we ended the season with two wins and three losses - not quite qualifying for the finals.

Still, the team had a very memorable weekend staying in a Japanese style hotel complete with toilets with heated seats and soaking tubs. To complete the theme, dinner was at a sushi restaurant with a conveyor belt.

Thank you to our sponsors for making this such an amazing and fun season for NKN students.

Sponsors:

• Mudd Nick Foundation

• Eugene Schmuck Foundation

• ORTOP

• Tillamook County Creamery Association

• Many thanks to the parents and mentors who showed up at the tournament to support the team.

Commissioners approve leases for Hwy 6 cell towers

the fiberoptic cable currently being laid by Astound Broadband between a transpacific landing site in Pacific City and Beaverton. In total, at least seven towers will be needed to add coverage to the 39-mile stretch of road between Banks and Tillamook, which is currently unserved.

7 and Fall Creek between mileposts 13 and 14. The leases will last for ten years before automatically renewing for another five, and Verizon will pay $2,400 in the first year with a 2% annual increase in subsequent years. Each site will be home to an 80-foot-tall pole that will support 5G service for Verizon customers and emergency calls for customers of all carriers. Verizon will also offer the option for other carriers to collocate infrastructure on the towers and the county has requested that they be allowed to place transmitters for a forthcoming emergency radio system on them as well.

from and one to the Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) will help to reroute the flow of water draining around the Kilchis House and reduce flood risks. According to Commissioner Erin Skaar, the new northward flow will match the original drainage pattern that existed in the area prior to development.

Commissioner Doug Olson noted that this project was part of a major overhaul taking place in the portion of unincorporated county lying just east of Tillamook on Third Street. In addition to a new substance use disorder treatment facility at Kilchis House, TBCC will be constructing a new healthcare education building to house its nursing program and the fairgrounds will be adding sports fields in the fields previously used for overflow parking.

constructing a new facility at the Port of Tillamook Bay, which will leave their current Third Street location empty. The $539,881 contract with Farnham Electric Construction for work at the fairgrounds was officially awarded after the contest period expired. The contract covers moving the power lines serving the livestock pavilion, riding barn, 4-H dormitory and tennis courts underground and upgrading the system’s capacity by adding three-phase power and underground vaults. Those upgrades will help to more efficiently direct power around the fairgrounds and increase overall capacity, which is currently maxed out, allowing for future expansions, while increasing safety during high-traffic times at the fairgrounds.

The leases approved by the commissioners are for two, 100-square-foot parcels located at Main Creek between mileposts 6 and

Ongoing upgrades to the restrooms and trash and recycling capacity at Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City will necessitate a full-time staff member for management. Tillamook County Chief of Staff Rachel Hagerty said that the position’s salary would be paid for by parking fees at the lot and that she will begin recruitment now to have the employee onboard by the project’s July completion.

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Olson also revealed that county leaders are discussing the purchase of a building in the area to facilitate the relocation of Tillamook Circuit Court and the district attorney’s office. Though Olson did not mention a specific property, the Bureau of Land Management is currently

Tillamook council slashes water rates for district customers

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

The Tillamook City Council cut the rate the city charges to 13 water districts that receive water from the city by 41% at their March 18 meeting.

The rate cut put those districts on the same industrial rate schedule as has been charged to the Port of Tillamook Bay since 2020.

The meeting began with the swearing in of Sylvia Schriber, who was selected in February to temporarily fill Doug Henson’s council seat, while he is indisposed with an illness.

After the swearing in, Brandi Harris, a family and psychiatric nurse practitioner at Adventist Health, briefed the council on substance use disorders and resources available to those struggling with them through Adventist. Harris said that Tillamook County has a higher rate of both drug-induced deaths and homelessness than statewide averages, with three times the rate of homelessness and almost twice the rate of deaths.

Adventist health has been responding to these challenges by trying to make treatment more easily accessible for those who want it, Harris said. She detailed a program by which those seeking medication to assist with cessation can come to the emergency

room for treatment up to three times, without incurring multiple emergency room bills. Harris also discussed how Adventist is working with the sheriff’s department to increase the postincarceration participation in those same programs.

James Potts, treasurer of the Tillamook Revitalization Association (TRA), delivered an annual report on the association’s work over the past year. TRA is funded by a small portion of the business license fee and aims to boost pride in and rehabilitate Tillamook’s downtown through coordinating activities amongst local business owners.

In the past year, TRA hosted the travelling Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Wall that came to the Second Street plaza over Memorial Day Weekend, organized the Tilly Treasures scavenger hunt and put on both the Moonlight Madness celebration and pictures with Santa at Pacific Restaurant. Potts said that the organization’s goal is to host activities at least quarterly and that this year they are organizing a sidewalk art contest and working with Councilor Nick Torres to complete the construction of a Veteran’s Memorial in downtown Tillamook.

The water rate change came in response to a request from four of the 13

districts to which the city sells water in 2021. The districts’ leaderships were displeased that the city was charging them a higher rate than industrial counterparts in the city of Tillamook even though they were responsible for maintaining their own distribution systems.

City Manager Nathan George said that officials from the districts had approached him early in his tenure with the city in 2021 and requested that they be charged the same rate as the Port of Tillamook Bay, which had received a rate cut in 2020.

The rate reduction will cause a 41% decrease in revenues from the districts, or a total revenue decrease of 14% to the city. George said that the revenue decrease was sustainable and noted that the alternative would likely be a total loss of the revenue, as the districts had begun to explore alternate water sources in the event the decrease was not approved.

In addition to the rate decrease, the council also approved entering formal, wholesale agreements to the districts, which had previously received “surplus” water, causing concerns about supply stability. The council also approved a water utility rate study as part of the update, which will be completed at no cost by a nonprofit.

Over 14 acres with Roy Creek running through it and the forest all around. This is not a tree farm, but it does have marketable trees. The zoning is SFW-20, it could be possible to put a home on it with the help from Tillamook County Planning Department. Across the Street is a Tillamook County park which is not fully developed. A professional person who knows this property, will walk the property with you.

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NCRD Aquatics Facility: A community’s triumph and ongoing journey

As a testament to the collaborative spirit of Tillamook County, the North County Recreation District (NCRD) is excited to share substantial updates on the construction of our Aquatics Facility, a project made possible by the collective support of our local community.

Since its inception in 1929, the Nehalem Pool has been a cherished space. Adapting to unforeseen challenges, including the impact of the pandemic and inflation, our commitment to replacing our almost 100-year-old pool has never wavered. The pool is an anchor of NCRD, a multifaceted organization that provides a diverse range of programs and services for the community, including fitness, youth activities, and performing arts. The community’s gener-

osity has been remarkable. Local bonds have made a significant impact, bolstered by NCRD capital reserve funds and the prudent utilization of financing through debt obligation. Individual contributions have been generous, totaling $631,000.

Grants are a vital part of our funding mosaic, securing $205,705. The breakdown includes $100,000 from the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund, $50,000 from the Autzen Foundation, $25,000 from Columbia Pacific CCO, $23,000 from the Oregon Community Foundation, and $7,705 from various other sources.

Major donors have shown exceptional support, pledging $1,325,000, while local businesses and individuals contribute $450,000 and $200,000, respectively. We eagerly await responses from

grant funders that could potentially secure an additional $450,000, while more grants are underway for submission.

Notable Contributions:

Naming rights and

legislation

In a truly inspiring development, we were thrilled to receive a generous $500,000 donation for naming rights to the therapy pool in December. This contribution underscores a commitment to our vision for health and wellness and ensures that the therapy pool, a vital aspect of our project, will bear a name that echoes this significant support.

At the legislative level, Representative Javadi, a staunch advocate for the Aquatics Facility, has submitted a capital request for the project in an upcoming

appropriations bill during the short legislative session. Our funding request received strong support from Senator Weber and notable encouragement from our Coastal Caucus of state senators and representatives along the coast. This legislative support underscores our community’s collective voice and aspirations, recognizing the challenges inherent in bringing needed support to rural communities.

Despite our remarkable progress, NCRD is still grappling with a nearly $1.2 million remaining funding gap from a $2.6 million capital deficit.

Community Engagement: Guided tours and gala night

In an effort to involve the community firsthand,

guided public tours of the construction site commenced on March 12th and will continue every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12-1 PM. NCRD’s AquaTour is a guided exploration of the Aquatics Facility, offering a unique opportunity to witness the progress underway and learn more about the state-of-the-art facility.

Moreover, save the date for an invitation-only fundraising gala on Friday, May 3rd, at NCRD. Get ready for a splash of excitement as one of the auctions during the gala offers an exclusive opportunity for the highest bidder – the chance to take the first leap into our sparkling new pool! This exciting evening promises not only a celebration but also an avenue for our coastal community to contribute

meaningfully to the realization of our new pool.

A Collective Endeavor: Building a lasting legacy

As we progress towards a modern aquatic center, NCRD is not just building a pool; we are building a legacy. Together, we will create a space that transcends bricks and water—a space for laughter and memories for generations to come.

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Tillamook Ecumenical Community ceases operations

REBECCA DOUGHERTY Moderator

The Tillamook Ecumenical Community has officially closed its doors. We would like to express our gratitude for your generous contributions to the Helping Others

Fund of the Tillamook Ecumenical Community program over the past 20 years or more. Dave Stuck, the former secretary/moderator and TEC facilitator retired from St. Albans in November 2022. During his 20 years of service

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to this community mission, TEC’s availability to help those in need decreased from 20 hours per week to just 5 hours during the 2023 year. We also noticed less utilization of the program from previous years. Lastly, and most importantly, finding a permanent person to distribute the funds was a challenge that we could not overcome.

Therefore, in midDecember 2023 TEC’s administration realized the best route for this volunteer based program to take was to officially dissolve.

Tillamook Ecumentical Community’s last day of operation was Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Since then, we have settled all our outstanding bills with our neighboring

support businesses. We will continue to ensure that any donations received after January 1, 2024, are returned. The TEC administration is currently discussing with local organizations that offer services similar to TEC with the goal of choosing an organization who will use the remaining funds to serve the Tillamook community just as TEC did.

The TEC program assisted our neighbors in Tillamook County in various ways. This included aiding rent and utility bills, providing transportation and gas vouchers to help people get to their appointments and work and offering propane to heat trailers and cook hot meals. We also partnered

with local businesses to provide emergency services like battery and car tire replacements and financial aid for medical prescriptions. All clients had to meet eligibility criteria. We also offered resources for meal sites, clothing, temporary housing, showers, and mental health assistance. We were available to listen, encourage, and strove to empower our clients.

Postscript:

April is sexual assault awareness month and the team at Tides of Change is preparing to boost aware-

4H Pavillion - Tillamook County Fairgrounds

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11AM Doors open & wrestling sign ups begin

12PM Opening Ceremonies

12PM - 5pm Schwingfest & Steinstossen @ The Schwing Platz

Featuring Joe Blaser Band - Traditional Swiss Landler Music

12PM - 11PM Static Cultural Heritage Displays

12PM - 6PM Kindergarten Area

1:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM, 4:30PM, 5:30PM Volkswalk

5PM - 7PM Dinner Pre-Purchase Only (LINK BELOW)

6PM Buebe Schwingers & Steinstossen Awards

6:30PM Little Swiss Court Performance

6:35PM Swiss Dance Lessons

6:50PM Tillamook Swiss Society

7PM Tapping of The Festival Keg

7PM - 11PM Swiss Stomp with The Polkatones

9PM Crown Ceremony

food/beverages/merchandise available to purchase. cash only

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When writing your check, please write to the order CARE Inc. with a note added for the Helping Others Fund.

Thank you To Dave Stuck, Marilyn Rig terink, Shirley Arneson, and Judy Gollon, and to the many pastors, priests, and a myriad of volunteers who sat at the desk to meet with those who sought assistance. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Albans Episcopal Church, St. John’s United Church of Christ, Saint Peter Lutheran, ELCA, Tillamook United Methodist Church.

The TEC Board met and chose CARE, Inc. to continue the work of the Helping Others Fund. CARE, Inc. provides the same offerings that TEC created with the Helping Others Fund. The folks who administered this vital church ministry hope the congregants will continue to support this Tillamook Ecumenical Community mission.

Tides of Change prepares for sexual assault awareness month

ness and support survivors throughout the month.

The headliner event will take place on April 2, with a pocket painting session at the main branch of the Tillamook Library from noon to 2 p.m. Supplies will be provided for attendees to paint the back pocket of a pair of jeans in support of survivors and all the painted pockets will be on display for Denim Day.

April 2 also marks Wear Teal Day, when members of the community are asked to wear the color teal to show their support for survivors. Denim Day will take place on April 24, with painted pockets on display and supporters donning denim.

Members of the community can also show their support by donating a gift card to Tides of Change to help survivors who are financially insecure. Gift cards worth between $10 and $25 are encouraged and can be dropped off at Tides of Change’s office at 1902 Second Street in Tillamook.

Tillamook PUD College Work Program

An exceptional work opportunity for local students!

Tillamook PUD is currently accepting applications for the 2024 College Work Program.

This program is an opportunity for full-time college students to work at Tillamook PUD during their school breaks, a minimum of 14 weeks per year. Students begin the program by assisting tree trimming and line crews in the field. Students may have an opportunity to work in the Tillamook PUD office later

Tillamook PUD Electrical Lineworker Program Scholarship is open now for interested local students to apply.

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in the program as well. The program is open to local high school senior students graduating in the 2024 academic year. Applications are available on the Tillamook PUD website. The completed application, with all requested information, must be submitted via the Tillamook PUD website by 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2024. The Tillamook PUD Board of Directors will interview students in midApril. Applicants are evaluated on academic achievement, educational and career goals, employment experience, extra-curricular activities, and leadership qualities.

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For more information and to apply visit www.tpud. org/about-us/career-opportunities/employment-opportunities/or contact Executive Assistant, Marissa Durrer, at 503-842-2535 or email mdurrer@tpud.org.

Tillamook PUD Lineworker Scholarship

Two $10,000 scholarship opportunities are available, local high school senior students residing in Tillamook County and graduating in the 2024 school year are eligible to apply. Students interested in applying must submit their completed Lineworker Program Scholarship application to Tillamook PUD by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024. Scholarship applications and information are available at the Tillamook PUD main office, at local high schools, or online at www. tpud.org/news-community/ electrical-line-worker-program-scholarship/. Tillamook PUD developed the Electrical Lineworker Program Scholarship in 2021 to help support local youth interested in pursuing a career in linework and to highlight the diverse professional opportunities within the electric utility industry.

For more information contact Human Resources Manager, Shane Stuart, at 503-842-2535 or email sstuart@tpud.org.

The County Clerk and the Assessment & Taxation Departments are making permanent

Will Wheeler Water Rates Change 2024-2025 Budget

than the entire average U.S. water rates. Add Wheeler’s average water usage to the water bill, more than doubles the average U.S water bill. And we live in Oregon with 100 inches of rain a year not the Mojave desert.

Why is this happening when Wheeler owns the well on Foley Creek Road that Wheeler shares with Manzanita. The original agreement was to SHARE the water. Wheeler continues pays exactly half of the costs to run the water system with Manzanita. While Manzanita uses more then 110 million gallons a year, Wheeler uses only 21 million gallons.

Manzanita not only makes more than a $1,000,000 a year of Wheeler well water, they pocket enough money from the 5,000 summertime State Park’s flush toilets and hot showers to buy cars and trucks.

The originally Manzanita agreement was to use the same shared amount with Wheeler. However, they have taken advantage of Wheeler’s lack of asking for

what is owed.

The water plant along side the Big Wave at the corner of Laneda and Hwy 101 was supposed to make up the rest of their water system by taping from Alder Creek, Anderson Creek and Necarney Creek.

None of those Manzanita creeks are being utilized.

The Manzanita water plant is used as an office to park their car and truck for the Manzanita Publics Works for Wheeler water purchased. Have you seen the large cleared lot across from Manzanita Fresh Foods for the new Manzanita City Hall; Wheeler water is purchasing.

Wheeler is entitled to SHARE more than $1,000,000 Manzanita is collecting for 89,000,000 gallons of Wheeler water above the 21 million gallons Wheeler uses.

Gary Gitzen Wheeler

Merkley Monthly: Shoring up investments in Oregon’s ports

Oregon’s ports are not only vital for our state— they’re critical to America. Just think back to the pandemic, when dozens of container ships had to wait to dock off the West Coast and Americans across the country felt the effects. Fertilizer, furniture, electronics, clothing, cars, crops, and timber are just a few of the many goods that move through Oregon’s 23 small and coastal public ports every day to businesses and store shelves around the world.

Our ports also are home to commercial fishermen, crabbers, and recreational businesses, seafood processors and marina operators, not to mention thousands of workers in local communities. And our ports provide critical infrastructure for disaster response and recovery, so that first responders and emergency supplies can get where they’re needed fast.

That’s why I’ve worked hard to bring home federal dollars to maintain and upgrade our ports for the next generation—especially our small ports that have too often been overlooked in the past, like the $20 million I

secured for workforce development at small shipyards. These investments will help our ports be safer, more efficient, and support more good-paying, local jobs. Here are three examples of recent investments by the federal government in Oregon’s ports. In Clatsop County, the Port of Astoria received over $26 million from the federal government for critical repairs to Pier 2 West, which is a major hub for seafood processing and commerce. In Coos County, the Coquille Indian Tribe received $7.7 million to repair and extend docks and install a shore power outlet box to the wharf so folks won’t need to rely on idling diesel engines.

And, in Lincoln County, the Port of Newport received $3.8 million to build more laydown and storage space, increase security, and make repairs to docks and pilings at the Newport International Terminal.

The Port of Garibaldi, in Tillamook County, was awarded $62 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to perform critical repairs on the struggling south

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On cutting back ferns

There are a few things in life that give me extreme pleasure for no apparent reason. One is pronouncing “San Luis Obispo” which is just fun to say. Another is the sound of my grandchildren’s laughter. Yet another is the scent of Sarcacocca on a winter’s day in January. But high on my list is cutting back ferns in the early spring.

jetty, but more is needed to ensure safe passage in and out of the Port. And I just secured an additional $748,000 community-initiated project to allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue dredging the federal navigation channel and will keep push for funding to finish repairs on the jetty to ensure its safety and economic security. I also secured $720,000 for another one of these critical projects to continue essential maintenance dredging for the Port of Coos Bay for safer navigation.

To be sure, there is still more to do for our ports. I’ll keep fighting for Coos Bay’s transformative container port project, which would be a game changer for the region and the nation. These kinds of targeted investments in Oregon’s small ports and large shipyards have a huge return on investment for so many parts of our state’s economy.

Thriving ports are essential for good-paying jobs and strong coastal communities, and I’ll continue to fight to keep Oregon’s ports and economy growing strong.

I have been doing this since we moved into our house in 2001. The gardens had large sword ferns all through the property and those have continued to grow and spread. I also have lady ferns but since they are deciduous, I deal with them in the fall after they die back. They come up in the spring like clockwork, pretty and green. The lady ferns can be bullies in the garden, though, so I do pull them out when they start to encroach on the flowers and perennials.

But the sword ferns are a lovely, well-behaved plant that will grow in part sun or deep shade. The fronds do tend to brown over the winter and eventually those browned fronds will fall off. I find it so much easier to deal with the old fronds before the fiddleheads start to emerge and this happens in mid- to late-March. I wait until late March to do this so those old fronds will protect the tender fiddleheads in case we get more cold weather.

So, on a nice day when I am looking for an excuse to be outside, I sharpen my

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pruners and start cutting back all the fronds that formed last year. If you look closely, you will see the fiddlehead “knuckles” starting to form at the base of the plant. Cut back the old fronds as close to these knuckles as possible without hurting the fiddleheads. This will give you a cleaner look.

Don’t be afraid to tackle even the largest sword fern. They are very tough and will do just fine. In fact, they will look much better for the rest of the season. I have cut as many as 200 fronds off one plant in years past. Sword ferns aren’t the only type of fern that benefits from an annual pruning. Same goes with shield ferns and the coastal wood ferns. Leave the giant chain ferns to die back naturally over the summer, though, and clean these up in the fall. Same with the Alaska ferns that don’t seem to brown as readily and can go 2 or 3 years before they need to be tidied up. Sword ferns, licorice ferns, chain ferns and wood ferns are considered “evergreen” which is kind of a misnomer. They aren’t

evergreen the way pine trees or heathers are, but instead their leaves remain green until new fronds are formed, sometimes remaining green for more than a year. This is in contrast to the lady ferns, maidenhair ferns and bladder ferns which are deciduous with their fronds dying back each fall. As I mentioned before, these are best dealt with in the fall so you don’t have to look at browned and dead fronds all winter.

And then we have the deer fern. This is one of my favorite native ferns and it is both evergreen and deciduous. By this I mean it has two forms of leaves: the upright, spore-bearing fertile fronds which are deciduous, and the cluster of short, sterile, evergreen vegetative leaves that grow in a rosette at the base. In the forests, you will find deer fern cohabitating with the sword ferns as they both like the same growing conditions. Except the sword fern can take more sun than the deer fern.

Any time you find fronds that are yellowing, browning, or just generally looking sad, you can prune those off almost until right before the weather turns cold. Leave the fronds of evergreen ferns until March though, to protect young fiddleheads, as I mentioned before.

By taking a little time this month to deal with your ferns, you will encourage new growth and tidy up the beds at the same time.

lingcod…and one enormous 31-pound ling. The picture BJ sent of Randy holding up that monster against the bright blue sky and ocean was stunning. After learning that the huge ling might be as old as sixty years, the threesome made a pact to release these valuable brood stock in the future. Great job, Cape Mearesians.

We found a boat beached on the high tide line on a recent walk on Bayocean Spit. We notified our park ranger, who in turn notified the Coast Guard and arrangements are being made to get the boat removed. The boat had a California registration from 2003; it had been drifting for a long time.

Because I write the Fencepost column, folks often ask me for details of news that I know nothing about. Recently an acquaintance at the Post Office asked about “Smash Burgers at The Beach Walk,” a restaurant in Pacific City. First, I looked up the term. A smash burger is made from bulk ground beef rolled into a ball and smashed with the spatula onto the surface of a pan or grill. That afternoon I saw a Facebook post inviting the community for Pop-up Smash Burgers, during the formerly closed days, at The Beach Walk. They’re served from noon until 4 p.m. on

Last week, I spoke via Zoom with some of the people involved in the Sourcewater Protection Plan regarding the Jetty Creek watershed. Attendees included Daniel Wear of Sustainable Northwest, Jon Wickersham of the North Coast Land Conservancy

On that same beach walk, we ran across the awesome beach litter patrol trio of Boyd-Jim-Dan, who are out on the spit almost daily to walk their dogs and pick up trash. They took a big bucket weighted down with barnacles off the beach, as well as countless plastic bottles and jars. And they left a big black plastic float I had my eye on

Wednesdays and Thursdays “for a limited time.” Smash burgers sell for $5.50 each (doubles are $8.50 and with fries are $10 and $13 respectively). They’re available for dine in or carry out. The restaurant is located near Pacific City Hardware west of the flashing light on Brooten Road in Pacific City. Order online at pacificcitybeachwok.com or call 503-483-1234. Our hearts go out to all who mourn the recent passing of Eric Vashaw. A potluck style celebration of life is planned starting at noon on Saturday, April 13, at Sandlake Grange. The address is 29220Sandlake Road, in

(NCLC), Sandra Johnson of the newly-formed Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee, City Manager Luke Shepard and Mayor Charles McNeilly. Resolution 2024-07, approved and adopted January 10, established the

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at our truck for us, thanks, guys. Every litter bit helps, neighbors. In further beach news, two neighbors reported seeing a big six-wheeled ATV from the Department of Geology and Mineral

Industries (DOGAMI) on Cape Meares beach. It turns out the two men riding it were scientists checking the depth of the sand at various points from the south jetty to the cape as part of a beach monitoring project. DOGAMI checks on the movement of this sand cell as part of their mission to develop maps, reports and data to help Oregon manage natural resources and prepare for natural hazards. See http://www.oregongeology.org for more information about DOGAMI.

Last on the beach front, the plover nesting season began on March 15. Signs are posted on the beach,

restricting use in certain areas. Impermissible activities include walking dogs (even on a leash), driving vehicles, riding bikes, camping, burning wood, flying kites or operating drones. You may go on foot or horseback below the high-tide line on wet, packed sand. Do your part to help protect the Western snowy plovers this spring and summer.

Turning 80 ain’t that bad if your good neighbors throw a dinner party for you. Jon Ziady was the celebrant, with Carolyn and Olli Ollikainen hosting the gala. The group gathered for a unique Slavic appetizer called “herring with a fur coat” from Bev Stein and Butch Freedman, delicious chicken marinara from the Ollikainens, steaming hot polenta from Wendy Kunkel and Dave Audet, a green salad from Capt. Pete and me, and a yummy carrot cake from Merrie Ziady. We talked about the pandemic, pets, fishing, past careers, politics, how we met…what a relaxing and fun evening. Congrats to the birthday boy. Get out your fishing rod. Last week, the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife put 4,000 trout in Cape Meares Lake. Just in time for all of the kids on spring break.

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Cloverdale. It’s located south of the Sandlake Store.

Nestucca Valley Lions will host an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. sharp on Saturday, March 30 on the soccer field at Nestucca’s K-8 School (a new venue this year). The address is 36925 Highway 101

Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee. Its purpose is “receiving project information, reviewing reports, and providing community input to the Sourcewater Protection facilitator during the development of the City’s Sourcewater Protection Plan.”

The meeting opened with Sustainable Northwest’s Daniel Wear giving some historical background around Jetty Creek. The watershed comprises two parcels, a lower portion of approximately 600 acres and an upper of around 700. The lower portion is currently owned by Nuveen, a financial management firm whose Web site speaks of their “diverse expertise across income and alternatives.” This includes “real estate, infrastructure, farmland, and forests.”

Around 2017, Nuveen (called Greenwood at the time) acquired the lower 560 acres of the Jetty Creek

South, in Cloverdale. Bring a camera for photos with the Easter Bunny and tour a fire engine while you’re there. The event is open to youngsters from preschool through fourth grade.

Nestucca Valley Lion, Sandy (Hannemann) Mobley created a beautiful patchwork quilt, in yellows and browns, as a fundraiser for the Lion’s Club. It’s on display during open hours at Oregon Coast Bank, where we can buy raffle tickets. Or email nestuccavalleylions@gmail. com

Now that spring weather is a possibility, we might consider trading our winter weary indoor exercise rou-

tines for something outside. The “Walking Wonders” meet at Kiawanda Community Center at 10 a.m. each Monday Wednesday and Friday weekly for a fitness walk. The event is free of charge and all are welcome.

Laura Krueger is taking applications for vendors at local farmers’ markets (happening seasonally in Neskowin and Pacific City again this year). Email her at lkrueger@embarqmail.com

Snickerdoodles that I baked for Jan Niederer’s birthday last month waited more than a week in their packaging on her back doorknob. Jan’s daughter Vicki Aase, of Hillsboro wrote

to the Fencepost inbox that that our neighbors Greg and Johanna mailed the cookies to Jan, who has been in the hospital with an infection. Jan is recovering in Hillsboro as we go to press; we wish her a speedy recovery. Thanks to our neighbors for keeping her place safe for Jan’s imminent return. Happy Easter, on Sunday, dear reader. Happy birthday this week to: Willard Anderson, Linda Brown, Autumn Cardwell, Wyatt Clark, Annie Daggett, Kevin Hale, Clina Heathershaw, Jean Johnson, Jace Owens, Tyler Richwine, Cory Schmid, Kelly Sigman, Angie Simnitt and Mike Wickham.

watershed, with the intention of exploring watershed management and its impact on the quality of water coming into the city. From 2017 to 2020, conversations ensued between Nuveen and Rockaway Beach, as well as staff from Sustainable NW and NCLC. The intention was to look at ways to “share priorities and a vision for forest management that doesn’t negatively impact the city water intake,” according to Daniel Wear. These conversations resulted in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Greenwood, NCLC & Sustainable NW, and was meant to include a commitment for a moratorium on herbicide use. The MOU also opened a partnership with NCLC for mapping and data visualization, and began looking at opportunities for potential funding.

At the time, key players considered conservation easements for managing access to the watershed. That MOU did not look specifically at purchase options

but did consider what state and federal funds could be available. Then, in March 2020, COVID put the conversation on hold. That MOU had a sunset date of late 2022—early 2023.

Last year, Kevin Brown (previously with Greenwood, now Nuveen) brought up the issue again. This resulted in Sandra Johnson and the city putting together a revised MOU, which I covered in my September 19, 2023, column. “The current MOU looks a lot like the one from 2020,” Daniel explained, but with added language about potential acquisition of the Nuveen property by the city.

The other key player: Stimson Lumber, owner of the upper 600-700 acres. Stimson is involved in these conversations, though they did not sign the current MOU due to their inability to meet some management conditions that Nuveen could.

Daniel mentioned significant harvesting of the Stimson parcel from 20102015. Some observers estimate that between 84% and 90% of the available lumber has already been harvested. Daniel added, “I don’t think there’s any activity planned to take place about harvest within the watershed.”

One significant note: historically, logging roads would be cleared by spraying herbicides to prevent regrowth. Stimson says they

are open to using alternatives. Nuveen states they will not be using herbicides in the lower section.

When asked about a timeline, Daniel said, “My understanding is we have time on our side. Stimson is 20-25 years out from ever harvesting in that area. They’ve done all their replanting; we’re not worried about Stimson harvesting next year.”

Where does the Sourcewater Protection Plan Development Advisory Committee come into this?

According to Mayor McNeilly, the committee’s “primary charge is that our community has a voice in sourcewater protection.”

This involves one final player, Portland-based GSI Water Solutions. Resolution 2024-05 approved the scope of work with GSI to develop a sourcewater protection plan. The Advisory Committee will receive and review project information and provide community input towards the plan.

To that end, the Advisory Committee has scheduled their first public meeting for April 29, at 2 p.m., in City Hall. This will be placed on the city calendar and will include a Zoom link.

City Manager Shepard added, “These meetings are open, just like city council meetings. Residents will have opportunities to ask questions and give their opinions.”

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Helen Louise (Hume) Gienger

April 5, 1935 ~ March 10, 2024

Passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at her home in Bay City, OR.

Born April 5, 1935 to Max and Rosa (Hoffman) Hume in Oregon City, OR.

Helen is survived by three children, Laurie Gienger (Scott Dawson), Peggy Lehman (Mike), David Gienger (Freynie); 11 grandchildren, Ryan, Garrett, Kaylyn Jockers, Sarah, Marc, Brian, Travis Lehman, Nathaniel, Rachel, Jesse and Andrew Gienger; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Bud (Lenhart) Gienger and their daughter Kathy.

She was a beloved presence in the lives of her extended family, opening her home for weekly card nights for years and welcoming all guests with generosity and kindness. She loved to travel and plan family vacations and holiday parties, and enjoyed gardening and cheering for the Oregon State Beavers and the Tillamook Cheesemakers. Helen was raised by her mother after her father died of cancer when she was just a baby. She and her older brother Kenneth pitched in to help the family by picking berries and other crops. She graduated from Oregon City High School and went on to Oregon State College (now OSU) in 1953, where she met

Bud Gienger at a church dance during New Student Week. A year later they began dating. In the Spring of her junior year Helen was selected to be a member of Mortar Board. She kept close contact with some of the women, traveling to locations all over the world.

In her senior year she served as president of her Sigma Kappa sorority, before graduating with honors in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Technology – Business Education. She worked in San Francisco for a year before marrying Bud on Aug. 24, 1958. The couple made their home on the Gienger farm on Makinster Road in Tillamook. Helen taught business classes at Tillamook High School, and continued working as a substitute teacher after her four

children were born. In 1970 the Giengers sold the first farm and moved to a farm they purchased across the river on Boquist Road. Five years later Helen became a partner in the Tillamook Country Smoker where she continued to work until 2009.

She was active in the community, participating in the American Association of University Women, the ESA Women’s Service Organization, the Neah-Kah-Nie Dance Club, the local Women’s Investment Club, OSU Master Gardeners and several bridge clubs. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and has served as a board member for the Tillamook Country Smoker, the Tillamook YMCA and Tillamook Adventist Hospital. She and Bud gave generously to support people and institutions they valued, including OSU and the YMCA.

Helen was known for her gentle spirit and her devotion to her loved ones. She will be greatly missed by her community, family and friends.

A service will be held at Wirick Hall at the Nazarene Church in Tillamook on Saturday, April 27 at 11:00 am followed by a reception. Donations can be made to Tillamook YMCA, Marie Mills, or Tillamook Education Foundation.

Wreatha Carol Leach

Wreatha Carol Leach, 89, was born in Dryden, Washington to Walter and Myrtle Smith. She passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Lewiston, Idaho on March 2.

Wreatha worked for Boeing in Seattle until 1972 when she married Carl Leach, Jr., making her home with him in Bay City until his death in 2010.

Wreatha worked 23 years for the Oregon Food Stamp program, starting soon after arriving in Tillamook, and continuing there until her retirement in 1998. She loved making beautiful things, and was enthu-

siastic about her decorative beading, ceramics, macramé, scrapbooking, and especially Brazilian embroidery. After her retirement she

enjoyed traveling and making new friends. Her ready smile and friendly conversation made her a favorite of those she met. She will be missed.

Wreatha moved to Idaho in 2018 to be with her two daughters and grandchildren there. She is survived by daughters Rhonda Brown and Nancy Towler, both of Idaho, and step-son, Loren Leach, of Lincoln City, as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services were held at the Lewiston, Idaho Seventh-day Adventist church on March 15. Interment was at Vineland Cemetery in Clarkston, Washington.

Robert Clyde Wilson

June 16, 1929 ~ March 7, 2024

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7.

Robert C. Wilson was born in Airlie, Oregon, to Silas Clyde and Caroline Wilson, the youngest of nine children. His early years were spent on the family home place, but like many families during WWII, their home was claimed by the government and incorporated into Camp Adair. Bob survived many adversities in his youth, including losing his mother at the age of 9, being forced to move from their family farm at 13, and changing schools several times before graduating from Independence High School in 1948.

After graduation, Bob worked and attended Oregon College of Education while playing for their baseball team. In 1951, he was drafted by the Army, where he was an instructor for Division Faculty before serving in Japan. He was honorably discharged in 1953 and then served 8 more years in the reserve. After returning stateside, Bob continued pursuing his degree and worked many different jobs to put himself through school. He had lots of adventures along the way, including playing baseball for a semi-pro team of local players.

Bob graduated from Linfield College in 1958 with a degree in Business Administration and moved to Roseburg that fall to begin working for Douglas County Welfare as a caseworker. In September of 1960, he entered the graduate school of Social Work at the University

Gregory Alan Sands

Sept. 22, 1935 ~ Dec. 4, 2023

Gregory Alan Sands of Tillamook, OR passed away on Dec. 4, 2023. Inurnment of the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR.

of Utah and earned his master’s degree in 1962. He was a caseworker and administrator for Lincoln County Child Welfare until 1964, where he then became a Family Counselor for Yamhill County Mental Health. In September of 1967, he was named the Director of Mental Health for Tillamook County, serving until 1988. He finished his 37-year career in the Mental Health field as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor for Linn County and retired in 1994. Bob was committed to his work, but family was his first priority. He married the girl next door, Virdie Ward, in August of 1955, and had four children: Stanley (195766), Bryan (1959), Randall

(1963), and Maureen (1970). He enjoyed and cherished his time with his children and always stayed busy with hobbies and projects: sports, fishing, hunting, harvesting hay, raising beef cattle, and taking care of rentals! Added blessings to the family included his son-in-law, Hossein, and four granddaughters who enriched his life: Sara-Jo, Milan, Aurelia, and Kiana. Over the last 30 years of “retirement”, he continued to care for both his friends and extended family, renovate houses, and tend to his orchard and yard projects. He was the hardest worker with the kindest heart. Bob passed away at his home, where he had received loving care from his family. He is survived by his wife, Virdie, of 68 years, and his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and their spouses; he is survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be a funeral service on Saturday, March 30, 12:00 pm, at City View Cemetery’s Chapel, 390 Hoyt Street in Salem, OR. A gathering at the family home in Monmouth will follow.

Wyden

focuses on healthcare issues in Tillamook

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about the situation, asking multiple follow up questions and pledging to work personally on holding the dialysis provider to task for its lack

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STRs at 420

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is why we need to pick a cap that meets the

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of patient support in the closing. “Too many people, particularly in rural Oregon and rural America, suffer,” Wyden said, “so we’re going to stay with this until we find the path to deal with the immediate situation.”

Wyden took the opportunity to address the larger shortcomings of the American healthcare system as well, bemoaning that despite spending $4.5 trillion annually on healthcare, too many situations like the one with

week and letting the number of licenses decrease to that level through attrition. Councilor Mary McGinnis noted that in four recent cases surrounding STRs in Oregon, including one in neighboring Lincoln County, judges had ruled that the properties were not private residences but businesses. “My concerns are we have allowed commercial businesses in residential zones that do not allow for commercial businesses,” McGinnis said.

McGinnis said that she favored taking a moderate approach and instituting a cap given those concerns while appeals to those rulings are heard by the Oregon Supreme Court. In that way, the city government would minimize corrective work needed to account for a rul-

Tillamook’s dialysis center exist.

“We’re spending enough, we’re not spending it in the right places,” Wyden said, “and a big part of this is that rural healthcare is not getting a fair shake, so we’ll be on the frontline of doing that work.”

Wyden mentioned a bill that he is working on to force negotiations on prescription drug prices as one example of his commitment to the issue.

ing that might require rezoning or other action. “I am thinking a cap that sincerely protects our business industry and our tourist lodging for those businesses but doesn’t add more nonconforming uses in more places where they’re not supposed to be,” McGinnis said.

Councilor Alesia Franken said that the addition of more than 100 licenses in the last year was alarming to her and that she also favored a cap close to the number of licenses in 2023.

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Shepard noted that while there were 517 licenses outstanding, a recent survey showed that only 465 rentals were actively listed for rent, suggesting that some number of licenses may have been obtained in anticipation

Another constituent, who works as a nurse, told Wyden that he had participated in organizing a march on the capitol in which 10,000 nurses and healthcare workers tried to bring their concerns to legislators but received no response.

Wyden profusely apologized for what he characterized as an instance of “political malpractice” in not visiting with constituents and offered to help the nurse organize and communicate

of the new regulations.

McNeilly said that it was also important to consider the impact of STRs on longterm rental rates and availability, with other councilors agreeing.

As the conversation progressed, consensus emerged around the 420-license cap and the councilors agreed that they would vote to formalize that number in the ensuing meeting.

During the meeting, the councilors voted 5-0 in favor of the cap, with Councilor Kristine Hayes recusing herself from the vote. The new ordinance also included a provision that the cap will be reevaluated annually and amended as necessary, with the first review set to come in October 2025.

with legislators. Wyden suggested that they determine a priority issue on which to focus in the lead up to elections this November. “Let’s find it and then start figuring out a way to have as many candidates and as many elected officials get asked about it” Wyden said. “We don’t have to wait until you have 10,000 people, you start asking now.”

Increasing taxes on the mega wealthy was also a point of emphasis for the

Neah-Kah-Nie Update

During the meeting the council also received updates from Neah-Kah-Nie School District Superintendent Tyler Reed, Daniel Wear from Sustainable Northwest and Matt Del Moro from HBH engineering. Reed briefed the council on his first year serving as the district superintendent and ongoing work to the district’s strategic plan. The district is currently gathering feedback from community members via an online survey and will host two listening sessions in April to help inform the plan’s development, before completing the planning process in the May and June. Reed said that the plan will replace one that ex-

senator, who decried tax avoidance schemes that allow those individuals to show no income despite massive wealth. Wyden said that he favored taxing billionaires on an annual basis and regardless of whether the money they possessed came via traditional income.

“I am a capitalist. I think it’s great that people are successful,” Wyden said. “I also think to be successful is not incompatible with paying your fair share.”

pired last spring and run for five years, helping to guide the district’s operations in accordance with the wishes of students, families, staff and business and community partners. Reed explained that the district’s board had hired an outside firm to guide the process to eliminate the possibility for bias and that there was a special focus on soliciting input from Spanish speaking and LGBTQIA+ community members.

Jetty Creek Work Group moves ahead

Wear updated the council on ongoing work in the Jetty Creek Working Group, of which Sustainable Northwest and the city are both members. The working group also includes Nuveen Natural Capital, one of the two forestry companies that own the land comprising the Jetty Creek watershed that provides drinking water to Rockaway Beach.

The working group was originally formed in 2020 to examine ways to protect the quality and quantity of the water available in the watershed in response to concerns over the impacts of timber harvesting.

Since 2020, Nuveen Capital, which owns 550 acres in the lower watershed, has stopped spraying pesticides. Officials from the company have also said that it is open to selling the land to the city or the North Coast Land Conservancy, another working group member, for protection under a conservation easement.

Wear said that Stimson Lumber, which owns the remaining 700+ acres of the watershed has also been participating in informal conversations about the watershed’s management.

Wear said that the next step for the working group and city is to develop a forest management plan for the watershed, which can be funded through an Oregon Health Authority grant. That plan would lay the groundwork to apply for other grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service to acquire or place the watershed into a conservation easement.

Streets Capital Improvement Plan approved

Del Moro gave a final presentation on the streets capital improvement plan that HBH Engineering has been helping the city to develop over the last year.

During that plan’s development, consultants constructed a street database and a prioritized list of projects for the city to focus on over the next three years.

Del Moro said that his firm’s review had showed that the streets in the city were aging with many in need of repair as salt deposits from the ocean air caused excessive wear and tear.

The new improvement plan places a focus on rehabilitating asphalt roads that are in the poorest condition and upgrading gravel roads that are in a good condition and can easily be paved. The top priority will be repaving North Pacific Street, for which the city has received a $250,000 allotment from the Oregon Department of Transportation.

The council unanimously approved the plan and comments will be accepted through April.

Adventist Health Tillamook Celebrates Marie Brown as Associate of the Year 2023

extraordinary dedication to the mission of Adventist Health and her significant impact on the community. Marie Brown has been a cornerstone of the Med/ Surg department and the broader Adventist Health Tillamook team since 2000. Her dedication to patient care, teamwork, and operational excellence embodies the core values of Adventist Health, making her a deserving recipient of this year’s accolade. Her colleagues describe Marie as a beacon of patient-centered care, noting her commitment to ensuring the well-being and comfort of each individual she serves. Marie’s exceptional skills, combined with her genuine compassion and proactive approach, have greatly enhanced the quality of care provided by Adventist Health Tillamook. Her efforts have not only improved patient experiences

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a property tax levy approved in 2001, and consists of very high frequency radios.

For the past 20 years, there has been no dedicated funding source for maintaining or replacing the system, leaving county staff to piece together a maintenance budget from the general fund.

The replacement process began in 2019, with the goal of creating a unified and reliable system with coverage across the entire county.

The first step in that process was conducting a countywide system assessment, which showed that upgrading to a digital system was the appropriate approach and that all partner agencies using the system concurred.

An initial design for the system was completed, giving a budget estimate of $27 million for the project and putting the county in position to request proposals for a final design and construction once funding is secured. So far, the county has secured $2 million via a federal appropriation to support the project.

Hagerty said that county staff are in contact with state and federal legislators and exploring grants to support the project, but that it had become apparent those funding sources alone would not suffice.

That leaves a general obligation bond, requiring voter approval, as the only option to fund the project and late last year, commissioners greenlit moving towards a November 2024 bond question. Investigation by Hagerty has shown that a bond of 35 cents per one thousand dollars of assessed property value will be necessary to

but have also contributed to higher patient satisfaction scores, reflecting the positive impact of her work. “Marie’s remarkable dedication and tireless work ethic exemplify the very best of what we strive to achieve at Adventist Health Tillamook,” said Eric Swanson, President of Adventist Health Tillamook. “She is a model of excellence in healthcare, and her contributions have been instrumental in advancing our mission of living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope within our community.” Marie’s role extends beyond her clinical responsibilities; she is a mentor and a source of inspiration to her colleagues, encouraging the entire team to provide the highest level of care. Her influence is evident in the seamless operation of the unit and the consistently high level of patient care that has become synonymous with Adventist Health Tillamook. Adventist Health Tillamook congratulates Marie Brown on her well-deserved recognition as Associate of the Year 2023. Her dedication, com-

support the project’s budget. As a next step towards the bond ask, commissioners asked Hagerty to commission a public opinion survey to determine the level of support for and how best to promote the bond. Patinkin Research Strategies conducted the poll between January 7 and 10, and sampled 400 likely voters from across the county, with results weighted to reflect the likely electorate in this November’s election. Results showed that 50% of respondents would vote yes to support a bond for a new radio system based solely on the proposed language of the bond, while 28% would vote no and 22% were undecided.

According to Patinkin, the biggest challenge facing the county was a generally positive perception of the current system, which 46% of respondents believe is meeting the community’s needs. Among that group, 68% would vote no on a bond, while only 28% would vote yes.

However, support among respondents increased as additional information was provided, with a further 4% supporting the bond with slightly more information

passion, and exceptional service continue to make a profound difference in the lives of those she touches and serve as a guiding light for healthcare professionals everywhere.

About Adventist Health

Since 1973, Adventist Health Tillamook is a faithbased, nonprofit healthcare organization that includes: a 25-bed critical access medical center located in Tillamook, Oregon; the largest hospital-based ambulance service in Oregon with four stations located throughout Tillamook County; and rural health clinics and urgent care medical offices serving the northern Oregon coast as well as the communities of Vernonia and Estacada. Adventist Health Tillamook employs over 550 associates and healthcare providers and is part of Adventist Health, a faithbased, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 80 communities in California, Hawaii and Oregon. For more information about Adventist Health Tillamook, visit AdventistHealthTillamook.org.

than the bond language.

That number went up even further, to 58%, when respondents were given a quick pitch saying that passing the bond measure will help save lives by ensuring emergency responders can rely on up-to-date public safety communications systems anywhere in the county helping them to do their jobs to keep our communities safe.

The survey also gauged public perceptions of different groups who could help to promote the bond, showing that emergency medical technicians and firefighters enjoyed the highest trust, with law enforcement officers, sheriff’s deputies, local small businesses and chambers of commerce also having the community’s confidence.

According to the Patinkin, those groups could help to effectively spread the message about the need for a new system, given their strong standing in the community.

County Commissioners said that they were encouraged by the survey results and instructed Hagerty to proceed with preparing paperwork for the bond, which is due by August, and to put out a bid for a marketing firm to help promote the bond.

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Left to right, Jeanine Stacy, Quality Manager, Heather Thompson, Patient Care Executive, Marie Brown, CNA and Eric Swanson, President.

The silent threat in our homes: Addressing poison prevention

PAUL WELCH, MD Chief Medical Officer at Adventist Health Tillamook

In the comfort of our homes, hidden dangers lurk in the most mundane places – from the cleaning supplies under the sink to the medications in our bathroom cabinets. Poisoning, particularly among children, is a pressing public health issue that demands our immediate attention. Every day, individuals, especially young ones, are exposed to potential poisons, making it crucial to spotlight poison prevention and the steps we can take to safeguard our loved ones.

19 are treated in an emergency department, and two children die, as a result of being poisoned. Household items, often overlooked as benign, can pose significant risks. Common household poisons include cleaning agents, personal care products, plants, pesticides, and over-the-counter and prescription medications. The danger these items present is not necessarily in their existence, but in their accessibility and misuse.

matically reduce the risk of accidental poisoning. For instance, storing medications and household chemicals out of reach and sight of children, properly labeling all containers, and disposing of outdated or unused substances can significantly reduce risks.

Paul Welch, MD, is the Adventist Health Chief Medical Officer . As a board-certified medical provider with decades of experience in both care and leadership, he provides strategies for all clinical practice settings to deliver the best experience and outcomes for all patients in the communities that Adventist Health Tillamook serves.

The statistics are alarming: Every day, 374 children in the United States ages 0 to

Tillamook Medical Minute

In Tillamook County, as in many places, the key to combating this hidden threat lies in education and proactive prevention. Understanding the common sources of poison and implementing safety measures can dra-

Moreover, recognizing the signs of poisoning is paramount. Symptoms can vary widely depending on the substance but can include difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or sudden changes in behavior. In such instances, knowing what to do can mean the difference between life and death.

For anyone in Oregon suspecting a poisoning incident, the Oregon Poison

Center provides a critical resource. Available 24/7, the center offers expert medical advice through its helpline (1-800-222 -1222). Trained specialists can guide callers through immediate steps to take, whether it’s administering first aid or seeking emergency medical attention. The service is not only a lifeline in acute situations but also a valuable tool for prevention education.

Let’s work together to ensure the safety of our homes and communities in Oregon and beyond. Remember, in cases of suspected poisoning, quick action and the Oregon Poison Center are your best allies. Together, we can turn the tide against this preventable tragedy.

The Silent Threat in Our Homes: Addressing Poison Prevention

Tillamook High School College and Career Fair

It is a way to

partners, colleges, industries, and trades. We also encourage

hiring on the same day if they so choose.

The school requires that any student who wishes to sit for an interview to come prepared by being appropriately dressed and have a completed job application (if provided ahead of time).

We can never have enough volunteers to help. If you are not looking to hire, we ask that you still help our students with exposure to new jobs and the steps they can take to get there in the future.

Mark your calendars- this event will be held at Tilla-

mook High School on April 18, 2024, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. A hospitality room will be provided. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. If you need a table (please provide your own if possible), electricity, or want to provide any applications

ahead of time, please include it in your response.

Paul Welch, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Adventist Health Tillamook

To request more information, details about the job fair, or to confirm your attendance, please feel free to contact me at kephartb@tillamook.k12. or.us or 503-842-2566 ext. 2320.

Sparking joy where we live and work

In the comfort of our homes, hidden dangers lurk in the most mundane places – from the cleaning supplies under the sink to the medications in our bathroom cabinets. Poisoning, particularly among children, is a pressing public health issue that demands our immediate attention. Every day, individuals, especially young ones, are exposed to potential poisons, making it crucial to spotlight poison prevention and the steps we can take to safeguard our loved ones.

Imagine yourself living and working in a space that only sparks joy. This is a goal of our Tillamook County Wellness initiative. It is also the philosophy behind decluttering, a proven approach for improving well-being. Popularized by Japanese organizing consultant, Marie Kondo, decluttering has become a winning strategy for identifying what truly matters in one’s life –keeping the things that spark joy and getting rid of what doesn’t.

that a half-read book is a book that gave you what you needed in the pages that were read. If the book sparked joy, you’d have finished reading it. So, rather than feeling obligated to finish reading every book, we can take heart that we were fulfilled from what we did read and pass that book along for someone else to enjoy.

This mindset has carried over into my adult life. Is it serving me now – and did it serve me as a child? No.

The statistics are alarming: Every day, 374 children in the United States ages 0 to 19 are treated in an emergency department, and two children die, as a result of being poisoned. Household items, often overlooked as benign, can pose significant risks. Common household poisons include cleaning agents, personal care products, plants, pesticides, and over-the-counter and prescription medications. The danger these items present is not necessarily in their existence, but in their accessibility and misuse.

Being objectively curious about what is behind our habits can be a springboard to improving our mental well-being. As Kondo so wisely states, “When we really delve into the reasons for why we can’t let something go, there are only two: an attachment to the past or a fear for the future.” This is why people like Steve Jobs wear the same clothes every day. Not having to sift through the closet each morning, frees up their mind for more creative pursuits

In Tillamook County, as in many places, the key to combating this hidden threat lies in education and proactive prevention. Understanding the common sources of poison and implementing safety measures can dramatically reduce the risk of accidental poisoning. For instance, storing medications and household chemicals out of reach and sight of children, properly labeling all containers, and disposing of outdated or unused substances can significantly reduce risks.

Many of us are drawn to Spring cleaning. A time of renewal, Spring feels like the perfect window to get things in order and start with a fresh, clean slate. Decluttering isn’t just for our home environment; it is good for our workspaces too. As part of their Blue Zones wellbeing initiative, Adventist Health Tillamook is encouraging employees and leaders to declutter their workspaces. The process involves not just removing old, unwanted items but determining what brings value. As you can see by one team’s before and after photos, clearing clutter can transform the spaces in which we spend most of our day from stress-inducing chaos to calm, welcoming environments where people can cultivate a sense of purpose and meaning.

Kondo says, “People cannot change their habits without first changing their way of thinking.” When we get stuck thinking a certain way, it can get in the way of what we really need. Taking time to deliberately ask if something is serving us is helpful when it clears the debris to make way for what is most meaningful. Disorder is not only visually unpleasant but it can create a kind of mental disorder where we find it difficult to prioritize, plan and stay focused. The little bit of energy it takes to declutter can free up a lot of energy for what really matters.

Moreover, recognizing the signs of poisoning is paramount. Symptoms can vary widely depending on the substance but can include difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or sudden changes in behavior. In such instances, knowing what to do can mean the difference between life and death.

For anyone in Oregon suspecting a poisoning incident, the Oregon Poison Center provides a critical resource. Available 24/7, the center offers expert medical advice through its helpline (1 -800-222-1222). Trained specialists can guide callers through immediate steps to take, whether it's administering first aid or seeking emergency medical attention. The service is not only a lifeline in acute situations but also a valuable tool for prevention education.

Whether it is our home or work environment, most of us have accumulated things we no longer need. I love reading. My home is filled with many, many partially read books. Kondo suggests

Let's work together to ensure the safety of our homes and communities in Oregon and beyond. Remember, in cases of suspected poisoning, quick action and the Oregon Poison Center are your best allies. Together, we can turn the tide against this preventable tragedy.

The process of getting rid of things can also help us identify patterns that are not serving us. I have a lot of shoes; a lot of clothing, in general. If I’m being honest, much of what I own no longer fits me and there aren’t enough days in the year to wear it all even if it did. When we are collecting and holding on to things, it’s a good idea to ask ourselves why it is so important for us to hold onto them? There is often a deeper insight into this. As a child, I wore handme-downs and always felt like a fashion flop. I wanted to fit in and have the latest styles like the popular kids.

Decluttering isn’t just about “stuff.” It can be about getting rid of apps on our phone, emails in our inbox, and relationships that drain us. Kondo gives the following advice. “When you come across something that you cannot part with, think carefully about its true purpose in your life.” You may be surprised to realize how much of what you have already served its purpose. “By acknowledging their contribution and letting them go with gratitude, you will be able to truly put the things you own, and your life, in order,” says Kondo. It can feel overwhelming to tackle cleaning out the attic, garage, or, in my case, the bedroom closet. Breaking it down into smaller tasks can help. For proven tips and tricks, check out Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, or any other of her books, which you can also check out from your local library branch. You can also watch “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on Netflix.

What will you declutter this Spring? I’ll be tackling my closet!

Written by Michelle Jeck, M.Ed., Tillamook County Wellness

Coordinator

For more local health and wellness information, visit www.2llamookcountywell ness.org or follow Tillamook County Wellness on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

MICHELLE JENCK Tillamook County Wellness Coordinator

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The Hebo Ranger District previously released Phase 2 of the Sand Lake Restoration Project for objections in March 2022. The District is reinitiating an objection period on this draft decision due to changes in the effects calls for northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet made during final endangered species consultation with the Fish and Wildlife Service.

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es of the alternatives considered in the Sand Lake Restoration Project FEA and how each alternative complied with applicable law, regulation, and policy were evaluated in making the draft decision, as well as considering multiple views and social values that are important to the community. The Sand Lake Restoration Project FEA, Draft Phase 2 DN/FONSI, and other relevant documents are available on the Siuslaw National Forest website at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/ project/?project=53176.

This Draft DN/FONSI is subject to objection pursuant to 36 CFR Part 218, Subpart B. The objection must be filed by way of regular mail, fax, or e-mail with the Objection Review Officer. Documents cited by the objector in support of their objections must be submitted with objection letters to ensure careful consideration in project planning. Objectors should clearly describe how the cited materials are within the scope of and have a direct relationship to the proposed action, and how it supports their objections and concerns. Specific directions on how to file an objection are provided in 36 CFR 218.8. The regulations can be found at https://www.govinfo.gov/ content/pkg/CFR-2013-title36vol2/pdf/CFR-2013-title36-vol2-

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with the Objection Review Officer using one of the following methods: Electronic objections including attachments can be submitted through the electronic comment submission form at: https://cara.ecosystemmanagement.org/Public/ CommentInput?Project=53176

Postal mail: Forest Supervisor, Siuslaw National Forest. Attn: Objections. 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331.

FAX: U.S. Forest Service, Siuslaw National Forest, Attn: Objections. (541) 750-7329.

If an alternative means of delivering comments is required, please contact Katie Isacksen, Forest Environmental Coordinator, katie. isacksen@usda.gov

Objections, including attachments, must be filed within 45 days from the publication date of the legal notice in the Tillamook Headlight Herald, Tillamook, OR the newspaper of record. Objections received after the 45-day objection filing period will not be considered. The publication date in the newspaper of record is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection. Those wishing to object to this project should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. The objection must contain the minimum content requirements specified in §218.8(d) and incorporation of documents by reference is permitted only as provided in §218.8(b). It is the objector’s responsibility to ensure timely filing of a written objection with the reviewing officer pursuant to §218.9. All objections are

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unexpired term of Board Position #1 to begin on or after May 1, 2024. Applications are available at the PCJWSA office located at 34005 Cape Kiwanda Dr. Pacific City, Oregon 97135 or on line at www.pcjwsa. com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must be an elector of the Authority, live within the boundaries of PCJWSA and be willing to attend scheduled meetings. For more information, please call 503-965-6636. John Wesely, Authority Manager

HH24-077 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK

In the Matter of the Estate of ANNE ELIZABETH HILFERTY, Deceased. Case No. 24PB00864

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PER-

SONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

James P. Hilferty has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative in c/o Henzel Law Offices, 2215 SE Harrison St., Milwaukie, OR 97222, within 4 months after the date of first publication of this notice, or such claims 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 represen tative, or the attorney for the per sonal representative.

Dated and first published on March 26, 2024.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

James P. Hilferty C/O Henzel Law Offices

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVE:

D. Ben Henzel, OSB No. 951737

Henzel Law Offices

2215 SE Harrison St. Milwaukie, OR 97222

Telephone: (503) 546-1588

Email: DBH@Henzelpc.com

HH24-076 NOTICE OF BOARD VACAN

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District Office Business Manager, Posting #510

Neah-Kah-Nie High School

HS Tutors, Posting #511

Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School

24-25 ELA Teacher, Posting #510

24-25 MS Wrestling Coach, Posting #512

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exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit

commdev/landuseapps) or at the Department of Community Development office located at 1510-B Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon 97141. Please contact Lynn Tone for additional information lynn. tone@tillamookcounty.gov or call 1-800-488-8280 ext. 3412.

HH24-084 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

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TILLAMOOK COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEER, ARCHITECT OR LAND SURVEYOR WILSON RIVER TRAINING STRUCTURE (SHILO LEVEE)

INITIAL ADVERTISEMENT

DATE: March 26, 2024 Notice is hereby given that Tillamook County is seeking proposals from qualified individuals, consultants, and/or architectural firms to provide complete engineering, environmental documentation, permitting and construction engineering for the repairs and/or reconstruction of the Wilson River Training Structure, locally known as the Shilo Levee, located in Tillamook Oregon. All work specified shall be awarded to one (1) contractor only. The request for proposal (RFP) documents may be viewed at the Tillamook County Public Works, 503 Marolf Loop, Tillamook, Oregon 97141, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, local time. The proposal documents may be obtained electronically, at no charge, by e-mailing nicole.baldwin@tillamookcounty.gov. Each prospective proposer must provide full company name, address, contact name, phone, and e-mail address at the time of request. Proposals will be received until, but not after, 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the Tillamook County Public Works Office, 503 Marolf Loop, Tillamook, Oregon 97141. Proposals that are received after the closing time, regardless of the postmark, will not be accepted for

and take public comment on the proposed budget for FY 2024-25. The Regular Meeting following is to discuss General District business including New Business; Old Business; etc., and any other matters that may come before the Board will be discussed. The District reserves the right, if necessary, to call an Executive Session. All Meeting, except Executive Sessions, are open to the public and accessible to the disabled. The District encourages your participation. Anyone requiring special accommodations, should contact the District office at least 48 hours in advance at (503) 842-8231.

NOSD has set up on its website, how to remote into the meeting. Go to www.n-o-s-d.com

HH24-088 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE WORKSHOP A public workshop of the Tilla-

mook County Budget Committee will be held on April 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Avenue, Commissioners Room 106. The purpose of this meeting is to hear presentations from county departments and non-department agencies regarding their 202425 budget requests. The Budget Committee provides opportunity for public participation during meetings via the options below. Audio capabilities are listen-only and are offered on a best effort for the public. Workshop: Dial 971-254-3149, Conference ID: 866 914 607#. Any person may provide public comment at publiccomments@co.tillamook.or.us. An additional meeting will be held on April 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. and April 11, 2024, at 9 a.m. A copy of the agenda and the budget document may be obtained on or after March 29, 2024 at https://www.co.tillamook.or.us/ treasurer/page/budget. This notice is also posted on Tillamook County’s website at: https://www. co.tillamook.or.us/news . This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Shawn Blanchard County Treasurer & Budget Officer

The 2024 seasonal positions are now posted all in one for the Tillamook Visitor Center. Follow the QR code to apply.

2024 Seasonal Positions:

· Ice Cream Scooper - 14 years or older

· Retail Associate - 14 years or older

· Warehouse Associate - 16 years or older

· Cafe Associate - 14 years or older

· Custodian - 14 years or older

· Prep Cook - 16 years or older

· Line Cook - 16 years or older

· Dishwasher - 16 years or older

· Brand Ambassador - 16 years or older

*Inordertostayincompliancewithstate andfederallaws,youmustbethelistedageabove tobeconsideredforeachposition.*

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Apply in person. Wage DOE but willing to train if you are willing to learn. Daily tips, and insurance benefits provided also.

Ahora contratando cocineros.

Aplicar en persona. Salario DOE pero dispuesto a capacitarse si esta dispuesto a aprender. También se proporcionan propinas diarias y beneficios de seguro.

1000 Main Ave N Ste1, Tillamook, OR 97141

Serving people in Tillamook for over 80 years!

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The City of Manzanita is looking for a full time Operations Manager to join our team!

The Operations Manager will organize, schedule, assign and supervise the operations and maintenance activities of Public Works Field operations. Such services include the areas of water, parks, transportation, storm water and vehicle and equipment and facility maintenance. Identifies work and reviews work of subordinates and contractors by inspecting for compliance with City/state standards for production and quality of City water.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma, or equivalent OR any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. An Oregon Water Distribution 2 & Treatment 1 certification must be obtained within 24 months of hire. Applicant must live within 20 minutes of the Public Works office located at 1090 Oak St. in Manzanita, for one week per month.

Salary Range for the position is currently $5,280 - $6,418 monthly depending on experience, plus excellent benefits. For more information, please visit ci.manzanita.or.us

Please send cover letter, resume, and completed application form to:

Manzanita Public Works PO Box 129 Manzanita, OR 97130

Just fill out the online adoption application. https://unitedpaws.wordpress.com/ adoption-application/

“Hi, my name is Rocky. My story started in Rockaway Beach when my momma and two kittens, one of them was me, we were seen on video surveillance on someone’s property off Hwy. 101 in Rockaway. Then, one day, I was all alone. Momma and her other baby just disappeared! I looked and looked, but I couldn’t find them. I was so scared. Finally, after a week, I was rescued. I’m five months old now, and I want a forever home so bad. I’m still a little timid around strangers, but as soon as I know that I’m safe and you won’t hurt me, I’m sweet, playful, and laid back. I’m getting more loving every day. Noises don’t bother me much, except for the doorbell and the vacuum. I’ll be fine with being held close once I get to know you. Oh, by the way, I love being brushed and petted. I am very food motivated, and I enjoy the company of other kitties. I have studious litter box manners. I think that I’d appreciate an adult only home with cat(s) to play with. I’m very sweet, but I can still be apprehensive. I’m gaining confidence every day, and I’m delightful little gal, if I do say so myself. I’m still learning the difference between the couch and the actual scratching post. I love feathers, balls, strings, and my little stuffed unicorn. I’d like a safe, dark spot to lounge while I’m adjusting to my new home and family. Guess what. I get to take my unicorn, toys, and bedding with me when I go home with you. . .forever.

To make that happen, just fill out and submit this application.” https://unitedpaws.wordpress.com/online-adoption-application

be held at the same time to receive public comment and to discuss possible uses of 2024-2025 State Revenue Sharing funds. The third meeting is tentatively scheduled on April 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. and will take place on an as needed basis. All three meetings will be held at 775 Nehalem Blvd, Wheeler, Oregon.

We invite you to join us.

HIS GATHERING

111 Driftwood Ave Garibaldi, OR 97118

www.hisgathering.net

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Nehalem

NEHALEM BAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

36050 10th Street, Nehalem, OR (503) 368-5612

Pastor Celeste Deveney + Sunday service

11 a.m.

Food Pantry Open Friday, Saturday & Monday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday March - October 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

November - February noon to 4 p.m.

Nehalem Senior Lunches

Tuesday & Thursday served at noon

email: nbumcnsl2020@gmail.com

Netarts

NETARTS FRIENDS CHURCH

4685 Alder Cove Rd. West, (503) 842-8375

Email: friendschurchnetarts@gmail.com

Website: www.netartsfriends.org

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 All are welcome!

Pacific City

NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

35305 Brooten Road, (503) 965-6229

Rev. Ken Hood

www.nestuccavalleypc.org

Weekly Bible study group Fridays at 10 a.m.

Open communion the first Sunday of each month

Sunday 10 a.m.

Regular services

Everyone is welcome

PACIFIC COAST BIBLE CHURCH

35220 Brooten Road (Adjacent Post Office)

Pastor Dan Mason (503) 926-8234

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 11:15 a.m.

TILLAMOOK SEVENTH-DAY

Pastor Tim Mayne

Christian Radio Station: KGLS-LP 99.1 FM

Handicap accessible All are Welcome!!

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 2411 Fifth St. (mailing: 2410 Fifth St.)

Tillamook, OR 97141, (503) 842-6647

email: sacredheart2405@gmail.com

website: sacredheartchurchtillamook.org

Pastor: Rev. Angelo Te

Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.)

Sunday (8:30 a.m.) Spanish (12:30 p.m.)

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the court clerk or administrator

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with the required filing fee. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLA-

MOOK NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff v. THE ESTATE OF ROBERT E. HENRY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT E. HENRY; MARY HENRY; DANNY HENRY; DEBRA HENRY; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1047 S EASY ST, ROCKAWAY BEACH, OR 97136

Defendants Case No. 23CV44297

SUMMONS DEFENDANTS TO DEFENDANTS THE ESTATE OF ROBERT E. HENRY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT E. HENRY; MARY HENRY; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1047 S EASY ST, ROCKAWAY BEACH, OR 97136: IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the action filed against you in the above-entitled cause within 30 days from the date of service of this Summons upon you; and if you fail to appear and defend,

for want thereof, the Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded therein.

Dated: February 21, 2024

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By:/s/ Michael J. Page Michael

J. Page, OSB No. 194328

Of Attorneys for Plaintiff (858) 750-7600 (619) 590-1385 (Facsímile) orecourtnotices@aldridgepite. com

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