Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation receives a $100K endowment from Loren E. Parks Trust recently

The Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation has received a 100K endowment from the Loren E. Parks Trust that will support healthcare pathways students.

The Loren E. Parks Trust Endowed Scholarship will be used to support Healthcare Pathways students – such as EMS, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, and Nursing Assistant.

The ability to support a variety of TBCC students in a booming industry is extremely beneficial because the cost of equipment and fees associated with healthcare pathways are higher than in other TBCC classes. The perpetual support of the Loren E. Parks Trust Endowed Scholarship will help many healthcare pathways students pursue their careers with less financial stress.

For the past three years, the Trust has been managed by four trustees. Jerry Dove, a trustee, spoke to why the endowment would go towards healthcare pathways students, “Loren made his living inventing, manufacturing, and selling medical electronics; and my wife, Johna Dove, is a retired RN. The Trust has donated to the hospital several times, and Johna and I want to see our local hospital have and retain locals in the medical field.”

The Loren E. Parks Trust Endowed Scholarship will support healthcare pathways students in many ways. Funds can be used for tuition, fees, books, educational expenses, living expenses, and childcare.

The TBCC Foundation wants to provide as many academic

Club motto: “Serving the Children of Tillamook County” Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.

Meetings are held weekly at Tillamook Bay Community College and on Zoom- Wednesday at Noon

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Upcoming Programs/Speakers for March 2023

March 1 - Program: Aubrey Olson, our new Tillamook District Attorney

March 4 - Tillamook County Fairgrounds 3:00pm Kiwanis Centennial Celebration

March 8 - Program: Jessi Just Executive Director of Cart’M

March 15 - Program: Dave Westmark and Pat Zweifel, Alderbrook golf course

March 22- Program: Nathan George, Tillamook City Manager

March 29- Program: Brian Cameron of Prestige Care, Five River’s Retirement Home

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

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This is the first endowment that the TBCC Foundation has received this year. Britta Lawrence, the Executive Director of the Foundation said, “The TBCC Foundation is extremely grateful to receive this generous gift of $100,000 to start a new endowment focused on supporting our healthcare pathways program.

The Loren E. Parks Trust has been a fantastic community supporter in previous years, and we are grateful that once again the TBCC Foundation was selected to receive funds. This endowment will exist into perpetuity, positively impacting TBCC students forever.”

Letters To The Editor

The power of your voice

The City of Tillamook is represented by a council of six. Each one is elected through a ward system that contain about 1,000 people. Votes in these wards average about 250. This is to say that 250 voters will determine one each of the two council seats that are on the upcoming ballot. Yet, those two councilors will make decisions that affect ALL 6,000+ residents, as well as millions of visitors of the City of Tillamook.

You may not be a registered voter in Ward 2 or 5 in the City of Tillamook. You may not have the power to vote for one of the councilors that will be elected there on March 14, 2023. But, you do have your voice and I encourage you to use it. These two councilors will technically be representing you, and their decisions will affect your life in some way over the next four years.

Housing, homelessness, crime, public safety, tourism, road maintenance, taxes, business issues, garage sale permits, business permits and limitations, community development, city improvements, etc.; all of these issues fall under the guidance of a City Council. In addition, they interface with county and federal agencies for funding, guidelines, safety, and improvements. In short, it’s a big job that affects many people.

Although you may not be able to vote directly for one of these candidates there are many ways that you can help the people that will be voting make the best decision. #1 Ask questions of the candidates. You can do this on Facebook via MooVoter, or via their email which is listed on the county website (https:// www.co.tillamook.or.us/clerk/ elections/clone-2023-marchspecial-election), some have Facebook pages, some you may know personally. #2 Write letters to the editor or share your opinion via social

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Kristina Williams, who has taken up the mantle of Rockaway Renaissance Artists leadership after the passing of group founder Cindy Kay Gregory, adds that the NCRD exhibit will be an opportunity for Rockaway artists to sell their work. “NCRD have specific rules,” Kristina said, “so we media for candidates you endorse. #3 Tell your friends and neighbors which candidates you endorse and why. If they live in Ward 2 (which stretches the length of town from Latimer Rd. to 12th St., bordered by Elm and Pacific) or Ward 5 (a large, rambling ward on the South side of town. You can see a map at https://tillamookor.gov/elected-officials/) encourage those people to vote. Lack of participation by voters remains a challenge everywhere. In the last election a seat was won by only 2 votes. So, EVERY vote truly does count.

This letter is directed toward the residents of the City of Tillamook, but it truly applies to anyone in the county, or anyone visiting. Like a human body, everything is connected and what happens in one area affects the whole. I hope you’ll take some time and get to know these candidates and use the power of your voice. It’s what you have that can make a difference in assisting those with will need to make sure we are in the know on those and that we are there during the times required with the right equipment to hang our work.”

Artists who want to participate will also need to provide artists cards for their works, which Kristina says “should include your name, medium, name of your piece, and price.” For more information on this, contact Kristina or Rick Hampton on social media. Closer to home, the the power to vote in making the best choice. For in the end, your little contribution to the process will ultimately effect who will end up with the POWER to make decisions that affect us ALL.

Yvette Clark Nehalem

Thank You PUD

The snow we’ve had this past week caused a lot of problems for everyone. More importantly we thank the Linemen from Tillamook PUD for the great job they did restoring power to everyone. They worked very hard, and went without sleep and hot meals for some time bringing the power back so we could be safe and warm. Thank you - for your dedication and hard work - we all appreciate it.

David & Kim DeSau Neskowin

Rockaway Renaissance Artists will also be presenting at the Rockaway Roastery, 165 S. Miller, at the pop-up market planned for March 25 from 11 Am - 6 PM.

“This is more for table top art,” Kristina said, “maybe things on small easels, shells and rock art, knitting, jewelry, painted tiles.” I’ll be writing more about the pop-up market in coming weeks. I hope to see you at one or all of these events.

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Elaine Evelyn (Hansen) Streeter

Feb.

13, 1935 ~ Jan. 10, 2023

Panama Canal Zone in 1966. In the Canal Zone Elaine had her only daughter. Elaine thrived in the tropics, made many lifelong friends, and continued her work of teaching, mentoring, and counseling military personnel serving overseas.

Elaine was born on Feb 13th 1935 and passed away quietly on Jan 10th 2023 in her home surrounded by family.

Elaine was born in Portland Oregon and grew up in Beaverton where she went to Beaverton High School and participated in 4H. Elaine received a teaching degree from OCE in Monmouth as well as attending OSU, both Oregon and, Oklahoma (from which she took her counseling credential.) Elaine married her husband Jack on September 27 1958. She raised her two boys in Hood River where she also taught school before moving with her young family to the

Elizabeth Ann Landis

June 14, 1944 ~ Jan. 26, 2023

Elaine retired with her husband to Banks, OR where she maintained close ties with her many friends from Panama and the Pacific Northwest through social media. Elaine remained the loving matriarch of her family, showering affection on her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also remained a loyal friend to the people she cared for and to her extended family.

Elaine is survived by her Husband and Children as well as her Brother Harris and his family. There will be a celebration of life for Elaine on Saturday March 18th at Metzger Park in Tigard from Noon until 2:30 PM. Please feel free to leave remembrances in the virtual guestbook.

July 24, 1943 ~ Feb. 6, 2023 more than 55 years teaching people about the bible and God’s purposes and promises for the future. She called her students “her children”.

Elizabeth Ann Landis, a descendant of Trask and Vaughn pioneer families of Tillamook, was born on June 14, 1944 to Ed and Pat Landis. Liz’s life on earth ended on the morning of January 26, 2023 at Kaiser Sunnyside Hospital where her spirit departed to be “Absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord.” (II Corinthians 5:8)

Joyce Marie Deane

July 11, 1928 ~ Feb. 27, 2023 and at the Tillamook Hospital for the next 10 years.

Joyce retired in 2003 but remained active with quilting, sewing, traveling on cruises and at the Tillamook Church of the Nazarene.

Joyce is survived by her children; Carol Nagel (Charles) of Napa, Ca., Jayne Sherbondy of Portland, OR., David Sherbondy (Jody) of Brighton, Colorado and Daniel Sherbondy of Coquille, OR. 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Jacqueline Marie Skarda, the daughter of Hugh

Harold Skarda and Agnes

Mary Ann Briskey Skarda, was born on July 24, 1943 in Hustisford, Wisconsin, and died on February 6, 2023 in Chimaltenango, Guatemala, Central America.

The Skarda family moved to Tillamook County Oregon in 1944. In 1951 they bought a dairy on Old Woods Road. Jacqui attended school in Cloverdale, graduating from Nestucca Union High School as the Salutatorian of the class of 1961. Recipient of multiple scholarships, Jacqui chose to go to Pacific Business College in Portland. She used her business education to support herself while she spent 100 hours per month in volunteer bible education.

Early in her life Jacqui chose to become a baptized Jehovah’s Witness. At age 24 she was chosen to complete a specialized course in bible instruction and missionary training at the Watchtower School of Gilead in New York City, graduating on March 10, 1968. Jacqui spent

Jacqui loved her family and tried to come home for family weddings and special occasions as often as possible. Jacqui is survived by her brother George (Kathy) Skarda of Independence, Oregon, and her four sisters, Patricia Penney, Rodna Bos, Jeneanne Upton, and Ginger (Bill) Slavens, all of Tillamook County. She took great pride in the offspring of her siblings and is also survived by 15 nieces and nephews, 26 great nieces and nephews, and a great-great nephew and a great-great niece.

The custom in Guatemala is to have the service the same day as the passing. Jacqui was laid to rest there at her request. That day there were 310 people at her services in person along with another 297 online connections. She loved people and loved to teach them about hope for the future.

The family is planning a local memorial service for Jacqui at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 5000 Idaville Road, Tillamook, Oregon on March 18, 2023 at 1 p.m. PST. You can also join online via Zoom. Please contact Tillamookcongregation@gmail.com for Zoom connection information. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Main Office Conference room at the Port of Tillamook Bay located at 4000 Blimp Boulevard, Tillamook, Oregon.

Stanley E. Kephart May 1, 1949 ~ Feb. 21, 2023

his bountiful garden which he was very proud of. You were always able to find fresh fruit, vegetables, and dahlias which he was more than happy to share.

Stan passed away in McMinnville, OR on February 21, 2023, with family by his side.

Liz began her schooling at Riverdale (grades 1-4), East (grades 5-6), Tillamook Junior High (grades 7-8), and was graduated from Tillamook High School in 1962. After high school, Liz attended Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics equipping her for a teaching career that spanned many decades. Her first job took her to McDermitt, Nevada where she made many lifelong friends. After Nevada, Liz moved briefly to Burns, Oregon to continue teaching; she then returned to Tillamook to help care for family. She maintained her teaching career in Tillamook during those years starting at the middle school and eventually moving to the high school where she truly enjoyed teaching home economics. When home economics was removed from the high school curriculum, Liz was crushed and considered it a grave error depriving students of such valuable, practical life skills. Very soon after that, Liz retired from teaching.

Being a talented communicator, Liz thoroughly enjoyed her interactions with family and friends. Her uncanny memory allowed her to treasure each person as a special individual. Her tender heart brought many blessings to others as she shared her words, her food, her gifts, her precious homemade cards, and most importantly: her time. For many years she kept the THS Class of ’62 connected through her emails and letters as they met monthly for luncheons. When the 50th Class Reunion was on the horizon Liz became the CoChairman and poured countless hours into planning, organizing, and producing a memory book that her class mates use and cherish to this day.

One of Liz’s friends remembers her serving as a young tour guide at the Tillamook Cheese Factory. She also was a member of the Fair Board from 1985-

1987 and served as secretary for two of those years. Another of her volunteer commitments was to the Tillamook High School Alumni Scholarship Fund where she served for several years. In 1996 she began a 23-year stint working in the Textile Department at the Tillamook County Fair where she encouraged the 4H students, enjoyed the camaraderie of her co-workers, and greeting the many fair visitors. She would even compete with other volunteers to see who knew the most visitors to their department. Liz was fun! Teriyaki chicken and elephant ears usually rounded out her yearly fair experience.

As Liz was growing up the Landis family extended their love, their home, and their faith to many young people needing a safe haven and encouragement. Liz truly loved people and she maintained many of those early relationships her entire life. She had many family reunions at her home as she welcomed relatives from many states. In her later years she took care of the Landis homestead by keeping it mowed and attractively landscaped. She also looked after local cousins who needed help in their senior years. Her love for others knew no bounds and was expressed in many helpful ways.

Elizabeth Ann is survived by her niece Julie Neal, nephews Dan Neal, and David Neal, many beloved cousins, and some truly wonderful friends. She is predeceased by her parents, her sister Caroline (Ky) Neal, and niece Lee Ann Neal.

In remembering and celebrating Liz’s life there will be a Memorial Service at Waud’s Funeral Home, on March 18th at 1 PM, 1414 Third Street in Tillamook.

Jerry Warren, originally from Tillamook, will be officiating. A graveside service will be held at the Bay City IOOF Cemetery 7555 Doughty Rd, Tillamook, OR 97141 on March 18th at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Liz, the following organizations would accept donations in her name: Kilchis Point Reserve (and Trail), www.tcpm.org or at the Pioneer Museum 2106 2nd Street; Tillamook County 4-H Association, 4506 3rd Street; or Tillamook Alumni Scholarship Fund, P O Box 195, Tillamook, OR 97141.

Joyce Marie Deane was born July 11, 1928 in Tillamook, Oregon to Walter and Elizabeth (Balmer) Wismer and passed away February 27, 2023 in Coquille, Oregon at the age of 94.

Joyce is a 1946 graduate of Tillamook High School and later attended Northwest Nazarene College for 1 year.

In 1948 she married and moved to California and worked as a nurses aide.

In 1968 she moved to Tillamook, Oregon and worked as a Dialysis Aide in homes

Joyce is preceded in death by her husband Wendell Earl Deane.

Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 10th at 11 AM at the Tillamook Nazarene Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or the Tillamook Church of the Nazarene.

Arrangements in care of Waud’s Funeral Home, Tillamook.

Eddie Killian

Dec. 31, 1965 ~ Feb. 17, 2023

Eddie is survived by his son Austin, his father Kenneth and brothers Kenny, Jimmy, and Danny. Tillamook High School graduate of 1984. Attended College at Clackamas community college.

Eddie was an avid wrestler and took state championships at Tillamook High school. Eddie also wrestled in college.

Eddie was not afraid of work and worked his younger years for Bud Geiger. Also had adventurous jobs in Alaska.

Eddie Killian passed away in Tillamook on February 17th, 2023 and was born at Tillamook General Hospital on December 31th 1965.

Eddie was born to Kenneth and Jeanette Killian.

Eddie was very outgoing and the life of the party. Eddie had a magnetic personality that everybody that knew him loved him.

A celebration of life will be held at the Swiss Hall March 25th at 4 p.m.

Death Notices Scott L. Smith

Scott L Smith, age 73 passed away February 25th 2023 in Cheyenne, WY. Service information and full obituary will be published to schradercares.com/obituaries once finalized.

Edith Grace (Reeher) Lippert

Edith Grace (Reeher) Lippert, age 93, died on January 28, 2023. She was born on Oct. 5, 1929. Memorial will be held March 11, 2023 at Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro, Oregon. Seating at 11:30. 12:00 remembrances. Conversation until 3 p.m. Fuiten, Hoyt, & Rose are in charge arrangements.

Thursday, March 23 · 2pm PST

Stanley E. Kephart was born May 1st, 1929, to William & Bessie Kephart in Emporium, PA.

In 1949, he married Elvira Hollett and together their raised their family of five children in Tillamook, OR. Stan was a hard worker and to support his family he founded what’s now known as Kephart’s Painting.

Stan had many hobbies such as fishing and hunting, throwing horseshoes, playing cards, and working in

Stan was preceded in death by his wife, Elvira Kephart, and son, Jim Kephart. Stan leaves behind to honor his life his sister Mary Gersch. His children, William Kephart and wife Sandy, Daniel Kephart and wife Jennifer, Timothy Kephart and wife Tami, Sherry Weir and husband Mark, and Daughter-inlaw Bonnie Kephart, his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at Waud’s Funeral Home on Saturday March 11th, 2023, at 1 PM. followed by a Celebration of Life Potluck at the Alderbrook Hall immediately after.

Did you know that falls are a leading cause of hip fractures, traumatic brain injuries and death in seniors? While falls are one of the most pressing health concerns for older adults, there are many ways to reduce your risk.

Join us on Thursday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Pacific Time for a free fall risk webinar hosted by certified athletic trainer Adrian Cagigas, who will discuss physical factors that can lead to falls, fitness routines older adults can use to help build strength, and advice on fall-proofing the home.

Tillamook County athletes honored for basketball excellence

Will Chappell Headlight Sports

Tillamook, Nestucca and Neah-Kah-NIe High Schools have all wrapped up their basketball seasons, with multiple boys and girls from each school selected for all-league honors.

Nestucca’s girls’ team had the best record on the season, going 19-7 and winning the Northwest League, the program’s first league title in 21 years. The Bobcats bowed out of the state tournament in the first round with a close road loss against Colton.

Makayla Webber was named defensive player of the year, in addition to being selected to the second team allleague, while Hailee Knight was named to the first team. Kyla and Lyndie Hurliman were both selected to third team and Chloe Love received Honorable mention.

Nestucca’s Head Coach Tevin Gianella was named Coach of the Year in the league.

Neah-Kah-Nie’s boys’ team also advanced to the state tournament, finishing 14-10 on the season and losing at home to Sisters in the first round of the tournament.

Anthony Allen was selected to the second team all-league in the Coastal Range League, while both Eddie Loza and

Neah-Kah-Nie athletes honored recently for all league awards.

Espen White received honorable mention.

The Neah-Kah-Nie girls finished their season with a 13-9 record, with Kennedy Fletcher earning a nod on the second team, while Ashlynn Nelson Lawrence received honorable mention.

Nestucca’s boys’ team went 8-16 on the season and saw

Nolen Hurlimann and Adonai Velasquez named to the third team all-league. Tillamook’s boys struggled through a 4-17 campaign in the Cowapa league, but Trevor Leonnig was named to the first team all-league, while both Tanner Hoskins and Judah Werner earned honorable mention.

The Lady Cheesemakers went 1-20 on the season. Freshman Vivian Vogel stood out for the squad and made the all-league first team and Gabi Garcia and Aubrey Hilton were mentioned honorably. Please send any comments to headlightreporter@countrymedia.net.

Tillamook Baseball has eyes on returning to State

Mike Weber For The Herald

A year ago, the Tillamook High Cheesemakers advanced to the OSAA baseball state playoffs for the first time in nine years, which was a fabulous accomplishment. A year later, the Mooks are expecting

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4.10 to be an even stronger state playoff team again, while they’re hoping to go even further than last year.

The Mooks, guided by third-year Coach Matt Strang, have every reason to be optimistic about the 2023 season. First and foremost is that Tillamook has a very experienced and talented squad with eight seniors returning from the 2022 team that finished in second place (8-4) in the Class 4A Cowapa League and was 10-11 overall.

“Our expectations are high and we’re hoping to get all the way to the state championship game this year,” said Strang. “Our No. 1 goal though is to win the Cowapa League title and we’ll have a good chance to do that. The guys are showing a lot of confidence and they’re acting like it so far in practice. Scappoose will also have a pretty good team too, so we’ll definitely have some tough competition in our league.”

Tillamook took second in the league last year to the Banks High Braves (12-0 league, 22-2 overall last year). Banks moved down to Class 3A with the OSAA reclassification last year. The last time Tillamook won the Cowapa League championship was in 1993.

The Mooks, who finished with a No. 14 ranking last year, concluded their season with a 5-0 first round playoff loss to the No. 3 ranked North Marion High Huskies (23-5) on May 25, 2022. This year, the Cheesemakers will be focusing on getting past the first round and going far into the playoffs.

“Everyone kind of has the same attitude right now and they feel like this is our year,” said Strang. “This group of seniors has been playing on the varsity squad the last three years. They didn’t play baseball in their freshman year becasue of COVID. They’ve played baseball together since they were in junior high, they’ve stuck together for a long time. They have a good attitude, they know it’s their last chance and they know that if they want to do something big, they have to do it now and they really believe it’s going to be their year.”

Tillamook started the season with the first day of practice Feb. 27 with a total of 28 players that comprise the varsity and the junior varsity team. The Mooks are preparing for the first contest on their 24-game schedule, which is a Mar. 15 4:30 p.m. matchup on the road versus the Newport High Cubs (17-8 in 2022).

“We have a lot to be excited about and I’m really looking forward to the beginning of the season,” said Strang. “At the same time, there’s a lot of pressure on the team, because I feel like they can go a long way too. We really need to have a breakout season this year in terms of Tillamook standards. With the high expectations, there is a lot of pressure. We feel like every single practice needs to be perfect. In order to win a state championship, you can’t make very many mistakes and you have to be solid all the way through.”

Tillamook’s 12-game Cowapa League schedule starts April 4 on the road against the Astoria High Fishermen (6-17 in 2022). The Mooks first home game is April 6 versus the Molalla High Indians (518 in 2022).

“So far after one week of practice things have been awesome,” said Strang. “The guys are focused, they know what our goal is and we’re working towards that.”

Since they lost only two seniors (Junior Gonzalez, Dillon Stein) from last year, the Mooks have nearly the same team coming back onto the field in 2023. The Mooks will be led by senior Parker McKibbin, an All Cowapa League Pitcher who was also selected for an All State Third Team Pitcher Award last year.

The Mooks will also rely on the senior trio of All Cowapa League Award winners from last season, that includes Cade Ross, Bryce Harmerl and Trevor Leonnig. Other seniors who will also help provide Tillamook with a solid and experienced team include Garrison Gunder, Caleb Stewart, Ashton Hathaway and Tyler Moncrief. In addition, the Mooks varsity squad also includes two juniors and two freshmen.