2023 THS Alumni Scholarships open to apply

The Tillamook High School (THS) Alumni Scholarship Fund, Inc. is currently accepting applications for the 2023 THS graduate scholarship and the THS Postgraduate scholarship.

Students interested in the 2023 THS graduate scholarship must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.75 and plan to attend a college, university, community college, or technical school immediately following high school graduation. Past THS Graduate students interested in applying for the postgraduate scholarship must be attending or registered at an accredited trade school, college, or university and have a minimum 3.00 GPA.

The THS Alumni Scholarship Fund began in 1992 with the intent of providing continuous scholarship funds to THS graduates. Over the years, the fund has distributed over $255,000 in scholarship funding to 121 students. This year the fund plans to distribute a total of seven $3,000 scholarships. Applications and instructions for both scholarships can be obtained online at http://ths-asf.yolasite.com/, the Tillamook High School Resource Center or the Tillamook Bay Community College Main Office. Applications for the 2023 THS Graduate scholarship are due to the Tillamook High School Resource Center on or before date Friday, April 7, 2023. Applications for the THS Postgraduate scholarship are due via mail to the THS Alumni Scholarship Fund, Inc., at PO Box 195, Tillamook, OR 97141, by April 1, 2023.

The THS Alumni Scholarship Fund is a non-profit entity. If you would like further information about the THS Alumni Scholarship Fund or would like to donate towards scholarships, please visit http://ths-asf.yolasite.com for contact information. All donations are tax-deductible.

Spring term registration at TBCC now open

Registration for spring term courses at Tillamook Bay Community College is now open. Spring term will begin on April 3, and registration will be open until April 2. TBCC offers classes in person, online, through Zoom, and a combination of different modalities. Start your career in business, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, criminal justice, and more. With scholarships available for any type of student, there is no end to the opportunity at TBCC.

The Career-to-Career scholarship provides tuitionfree education for students. Any Tillamook County Resident who received a diploma or GED in the last five years is qualified to receive the Career-to-Career scholarship—which covers tuition until the student earns their degree.

Interested in non-credit classes to continue your learning? TBCC has many Community Education courses available this term, from photography to mosaic art, because education is for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to discover a new interest or learn more about your passions.

First-time students at TBCC will need to complete an admissions application and attend a student orientation session before registering for classes. You can get started online at https://tillamookbaycc.edu/getting-started/ apply/, or by contacting the Student Services team at studentservices@tillamookbaycc.edu. Students who have recently taken classes at TBCC can register online after speaking with their Suc- cess Coach. sional opportunities within the electric utility industry.

TBCC does not require SAT or PSAT scores to enroll.

They are an open-admission college, which means all students are welcome to attend.

Your placement in classes is determined by multiple measures.

A schedule of credit courses and non-credit community education classes offered throughout the term is available on the TBCC website, https://tillamookbaycc.edu/. If you need assistance, please contact Student Services at 503-842-8222 ext. 1100.

This year Tillamook PUD is offering two $10,000 scholarship opportunities to local high school senior students residing in Tillamook County. Students interested in applying must submit their completed Lineworker Program Scholarship application to Tillamook PUD by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023. 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-workerprogram-scholarship/.

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

AAUW announces scholarship opportunities

It is scholarship season and we are pleased to assist in educational expenses for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Scholarships are available to residents of Tillamook County who are currently attending a university or college, must be a full-time student, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing STEM fields.

Scholarship applications can be accessed through https:// tillamook-or.aauw.net/about/ scholarship. All completed applications must be received electronically by April 3, 2023.

Any further questions can be directed to: AAUW Tillamook Scholarship Committee aauwtillamookscholar@ gmail.com

4-H Cloverbud volunteer leaders needed

Do you like working with children ages 5 to 8 years old? Why not become a 4-H Cloverbud leader? The 4-H Cloverbud program is an informational, educational program designed especially for younger age youth. It helps these youth learn selfcontrol, build self-confidence, improve decision-making skills, learn social skills, and much more.

For more information, please call the Extension office at (503) 325-8573. Is it your time to make a difference in the life of a child?

4-H is an OSU program that offers its programs equally to all people in grades K-12. For more information about 4-H membership or 4-H leadership, call the Clatsop County Extension office at 503-325-8573.

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Wellness

We’ve all heard that we should be eating fresh fruits and vegetables as key portions of our daily meals – but at what cost?

With food prices on the rise, preparing nutritious, wellrounded meals can seem like an extra strain not only on