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Rodeo kicks off

STAFF REPORT

The 36th Annual Tillamook Rodeo kicked off its two-night stop at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds on June 23.

Cowboys and cowgirls competed in bronc and bull riding, down roping, breakaway roping and barrel racing as part of the Northwest Professional Rodeo Association circuit.

Clint Rutherford took the lead in the bareback riding competition with a score of 80 points. Logan Siebert completed the tie-down

roping competition in 12.4 seconds, the best mark on the evening.

Dylan Hart notched 67 points in the novice bareback competition, while Adrienne Steffen completed her breakaway roping run in 2.6 seconds.

Kdyn Cooper held the lead in the saddle bronc riding, with a score of 76, Wyatt McDaniel and Colton Gow led the team roping competition with a run of 12.4 seconds and Adrienne Steffen also led the barrel race with a time of 17.73.

McCall aims to maintain momentum as Bay City city manager

and businesses.

“The City of Bay City is in the foreground, pushing forward on things, making the systems work better for people who want to build homes and live in a working community,” McCall said. “We can keep that momentum going and build on that momentum going forward.”

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Headlight Editor

After nearly three decades working in solid waste, David McCall has accepted a new role as the city manager of Bay City, where he has served as mayor since 2021.

McCall hopes to preserve the positive momentum that has been building under retiring City Manager Liane Welch and keep Bay City moving forward as an attractive community for residents, developers

McCall has called Bay City home for more than a decade, after moving to the city in 2012 to begin working as the county’s solid waste program director after spending the first 20 years of his career in Hungary. He crackles with enthusiasm when talking about solid waste, touting the accomplishments of Tillamook County’s program, especially the amount of hazardous waste the county handles. During McCall’s tenure, the hazardous waste program has grown to accept over 100,000 pounds annually, with the more interesting artifacts ranging from a pre-1964 sprayable laminate to an antique fire extinguisher, containing nothing but baking soda.

The county’s recycling program has also grown under McCall’s

leadership, recycling 16,000 tons annually, up from 10,600 when he arrived, and in the face of market turmoil after China’s 2017 import ban. The department also started a composting program that now returns 2,000 pounds of yard waste to local soils annually. McCall will be replaced by Justin Weiss on an interim basis.

Despite his passion for solid waste, when Welch announced her intention to retire, McCall was attracted to the job, driven by his enthusiasm for Bay City and the exciting projects happening there.

“I’ve lived Bay City for 10 years now, I love Bay City and I have a lot of respect for it,” McCall said.

McCall repeatedly pointed to the list of projects the city is undertaking as the other main factor in his decision to change jobs. He cited the forthcoming upgrade to the city’s aging lift station, the first step in the Patterson Creek project that will help secure the city’s water supply, construction of a new lift station to enable development in a new area of the city, the conversion of Al Grif-

fin Memorial Park into a hiker and biker campground, new wayfinding signs coming to the city and others as exerting a strong pull.

“Liane (Welch) has been critical bringing that all together and bringing it to council and making it happen,” McCall said, one of the many times he praised the work of his retiring predecessor. He also said that since his election as mayor in 2020 his job has been “pretty easy” thanks to Welch’s strong performance.

Other than shepherding those projects to their finish, McCall hopes to increase fire awareness in the city and continue improving the government’s processes and functioning to allow it to keep offering dependable, affordable services to residents.

Throughout his career McCall said he has always focused on remaining up to date with the latest technological innovations. “I’ve always been attracted to new and innovative solutions,” McCall said, continuing that he planned to continuously review systems for possible newer, better alternatives.

“I want to make sure we’re able

to serve our citizens really well without it costing them an arm and a leg,” McCall said.

McCall was born in South Dakota and attended Georgetown University before beginning his career in Hungary in the 1990s. He achieved success there, helping to start the curbside recycling program in the capital city of Budapest, before leaving in 2012 after a change in the government.

In addition to Welch, McCall credited the larger group working in Bay City, saying “we’ve assembled a great team of people both volunteering with and working for the city.”

McCall will assume the role of city manager on July 1, and said that he is looking forward to an interesting transition and grateful to have found an opportunity to continue his career on the Oregon Coast.

“I’m really happy to have gained the trust of the committee and the community and I’m really excited to move forward with this and glad I was able to find a good match here locally,” McCall said.

Commissioners approve budget, extend STR license pause

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Tillamook County’s Board of Commissioners extended the pause on short-term rental license issuance by 60 days at their June 21 meeting and started a waitlist for certain property owners interested in getting a license once the pause is lifted.

They also approved the county’s $119 million budget for fiscal year 2024 and approved a workforce housing grant of $250,000 for the Kingfisher Apartments in Pacific City.

The 60-day extension of the pause on short-term rental (STR) license application processing was agreed upon after the commissioners had discussed it at their previous meeting. With the pause enacted by commissioners set to expire on July 1, and work remaining on updates to Ordinance 84, which governs STRs in the county, the commissioners agreed that the extension was necessary.

After agreeing in principle to extend the pause, the commissioners asked Community Development Director Sarah Absher and attorney Jeffrey Kearns to present them options to address property owners who had been building a home at the time of the pause and received a certificate of occupancy since. Commissioners felt that to be fair to those property owners, they should

receive priority for licenses issued once the new ordinance is adopted and the pause is lifted.

Commissioners said that they would prefer not to see more licenses issued under the existing Ordinance 84, as those license holders will be allowed to transfer their license one time, a practice that the commissioners want to limit. They also said that they were concerned about the impact of recently completed homes on the license issuance cap that they plan to introduce with the new ordinance. They expressed concern that those properties could meet or exceed the one percent per community raise recommended by the STR advisory committee.

Absher and Kearns presented two different options to preference property owners who had a building license as of July 1, 2022, and a certificate of occupancy as of June 21, 2023, for STR licenses to the commissioners. The first would allow those property owners to apply for licenses during a three-week win-

dow, to be issued under the terms of whichever ordinance was in effect on the date of that application. The second would allow those property owners to contact the county and register their intent to apply for a license when the pause was lifted, granting them priority.

Commissioners quickly gravitated away from the first option and towards the second but were concerned about how to best incorporate the data generated by the list into their license cap decision making. Both Kearns and County Counsel Bill Sargent told the commissioners that the waitlist option would leave the commissioners discretion in deciding on license limits.

Commissioner Mary Faith Bell said that she was concerned by language in the amendment that suggested that all those on the waitlist might not receive licenses, saying that she thought it was fair that all interested parties should receive licenses. The other commissioners agreed

on this and all voted unanimously to approve the pause extension and formation of a waitlist. Interested property owners who held a building permit prior to July 1, 2022, and a certificate of occupancy by June 21, 2023, have until July 12 to contact the county’s department of community development for inclusion on the list.

Commissioners will meet on July 6 at a public hearing to further discuss the proposed updates to Ordinance 84. They said that they may delay the final decision on the cap percentage increase until the waitlist is complete and either incorporate those on it in the existing license total for cap calculation or increase the percentage increase allowed for new licenses.

The $250,000 forgivable loan to the Kingfisher Apartments in Pacific City will be funded from the STR rental operator license fee, of which 75% is dedicated to promoting workforce housing. The project will comprise of a total of 23 apartments, split between studio and one-

and two-bedroom floorplans.

To qualify for the loan, the project’s developer agreed to offer those apartments at rental rates affordable to residents making between 80% and 120% of the area’s median annual income for a decade.

The approved $119 million budget included funding for all positions requested by departments but was also running a $2 million deficit. County Treasurer Shawn Blanchard said that shortfall might be covered by timber revenues depending on harvest levels but was currently slated to come from county reserves. Commissioners said that residents should take note of this and consider its implications for future budgetary cycles.

Commissioners also accepted a mobile morgue trailer from the Oregon Health Authority, which will be stored at the public works department, unless in use, in which case it will be at the sheriff’s office.

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Garibaldi budget delayed

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Garibaldi’s budgeting process hit a snag last week, when a typo was found in the budget approved by city council at their June 20 meeting.

That typo will require council action for correction and with public meeting notice requirements the meeting to do so will not happen until July 6, which will force a furlough of non-essential city staff.

The small size of Garibaldi’s city government means that all workers are considered essential staff and ser-

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vices will continue as normal during the July 1-6 period.

Council initially approved the budget at a Tuesday meeting, before a citizen brought attention to a set of inconsistent numbers in two places in the document.

At the Tuesday meeting the council also approved a 47.49% increase in water rates, raising the base rate by $11.64, from $24.50 to $36.14. They also approved a sewer rate increase, with the base charge rising from $50 to $60.24.

At a second council meeting on Thursday, June 22, Mayor Tim Hall also revealed that a complaint had been

filed against the city government with the Oregon Board of Ethics. Hall explained that the complaint had arisen after an audio recording of a May council executive session was mistakenly posted to the city’s website.

Hall said the complaint was procedural in nature and pledged to share the decision that was rendered by the investigation publicly when it is available. He also said that the council does its best to operate in regulation with all rules, laws and ordinances and would use this experience as a learning opportunity.

Hall also informed the

council and citizens that the city’s financial state was still incredibly tenuous and that he had been in communication with the county commissioners, who were monitoring the situation. Hall said that the council did not want the county to take over the city but it was a possibility if the financial situation was not stabilized.

The council then recessed into an executive session for the purpose of conducting an interview for the vacant city manager position but did not make a decision, indicating they plan to conduct more interviews in the near future.

graders travel to DC and NYC

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Agroup of eighth grade students from Tillamook recently embarked on a five-day, whirlwind trip visiting sites in Washington D.C. and New York City.

The group of 48 students and nine adults walked more than 50 miles during the trip, managing to see a wide range of the cities’ famous attractions, from the National Air and Space Museum and monuments in DC, to Times Square and the Statue of Liberty in New York.

Students Liam Pyle and Clayton Petty who went on the trip said that visiting the Lincoln Memorial and seeing a Broadway production of Aladdin were personal favorites from the trip, and said they had a great time.

The group was also lucky to get the chance to attend a performance of Twilight Tattoo, a live military show put on by the U.S. Army during

summers in D.C. The show features performances by various U.S. Army bands and showcases uniforms from different periods in the Army’s history

Before departing on the trip, the students were able to raise $50,000 through concessions sales and movie nights at Tillamook Junior High School and a takeover of a local coffee shop. While the trip was not officially connected to the school, they allowed the students to fund-

raise using their gymnasium, for which trip organizer Steve Owens thanked the administration.

Owens said that the students had received a further $50,000 in matching funds from the Loren E. Parks Trust, after writing letters detailing how they believed the trip would enrich their education.

Owens also thanked Tillamook Grocery Outlet for donating food for the long travel day from Tillamook to

the east coast.

In addition to visiting the monuments on the National Mall and Air and Space Museum, the students also visited the Natural History Museum, American History Museum, Arlington National Cemetery and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. They then traveled to New York by bus, luckily arriving one day after smoke from Canadian wildfires, which had engulfed the city for days, cleared. This allowed the group to enjoy clear views of Central Park and Times Square before heading to their Broadway show.

Members of the group said that they had enjoyed visiting sites they had long seen on TV and that the trip had been tiring, with days starting at 7 a.m. and ending near 10 p.m. Owens said he hopes the trip will return to being an annual fixture for recent eighth-grade graduates, as it had been in years past.

Rockaway Beach man survives heart attack with help from Braxling and Braxling worker, lifeflight

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On June 5, Tom Martin of Rockaway Beach suffered a heart attack while at his property on Skyline Drive, but thanks to the quick action of two Braxlin and Braxlin employees, the Adventist Health Emergency Department and Lifeflight, he survived and is safely recovering.

Martin, who himself worked for Lifeflight in the late 1970s, said that if it weren’t for John Herscher’s presence and quick actions that day the situation could have ended much worse.

“The bottom line was if he wouldn’t have been there that day it would have been a completely different story,”

Martin said.

That Monday morning, Martin was at the property he is working to convert from an old storage shed into a house for himself with two

Braxling and Braxling workers, one of whom was John Herscher. Martin had hired the men to help him excavate dirt at the property and had worked with company owner, Ron Braxling, dating back to 2006.

Martin, an avid fisherman, retired to the north coast after a career working as a respiratory therapist at various hospitals in the Portland area, including on Lifeflight flights for a short period early in his career. He has lived on the Wilson River Highway and in Astoria and Rockaway Beach and spends time in Mesa, Arizona.

After Herscher and a colleague arrived, Martin was showing the men the work that needed to be done, when he started having extreme chest pain.

“It was literally like 250 pounds right in the middle of my chest,” Martin said. “I kept wishing it to go away and it wouldn’t.”

Martin sat down on a

flatbed trailer and realized he was having a heart attack and wouldn’t be able to make it back to his truck.

Herscher and his coworker sprang into action, helping Martin into the passenger seat of his truck and driving him to Adventist Hospital in Tillamook.

There, doctors quickly determined that Martin would need specialist care and arranged for a helicopter to evacuate him to Providence St. Vincent hospital in Beaverton.

Martin was whisked straight from the helicopter into the heart lab, where a cardiac surgeon placed a stint and informed Martin that the whole right side of his heart was blocked. Martin spent almost four days in the intensive care unit and another three days in a step-down unit before being released.

Martin is extremely grateful to Herscher and his coworker whose presence

quick action helped him to

The North Coast celebrates the Fourth of July

STAFF REPORT

Awide range of activities will be taking place across Tillamook and Clatsop Counties to celebrate the Fourth of July, with several beginning as early as July 1.

Tillamook County:

Cloverdale: Clover’s Day celebrations will be held on Saturday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Cloverdale. There will be a fun run, live music, car show, petting zoo, milk chugging competition, flea market and more. The parade will begin at 11 a.m.

Rockaway Beach: On July 3, the Friends of Rockaway Library will be holding their annual book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Independence Day will kick off with a flyover around 10:40 a.m. followed by the city’s annual Fourth of July Parade at 11 a.m., featuring a theme of “Small Town America.” The 16th annual Firecracker Wiener Nationals will be held at Phyllis Baker Park at 1 p.m., with all proceeds from the Dachshund races going to the Tillamook Animal Shelter. At 1:45 p.m., the Rockaway Beach Lions Club will be hosting their annual treasure hunt and races on the beach behind St. Mary’s Catholic Church. There will be a live auction held at the Depot by the Chamber of Commerce at 2 p.m.

The Rockaway Beach Fire Department & Emergency Preparedness will also be informing the public about their operations and selling merchandise at the wayside on the third and fourth. Live music will be presented by the Rockaway Roaster and Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce, with shows at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the wayside.

A fireworks show will cap off the day, starting at dusk around 10 p.m. over the ocean and can be viewed from the Wayside.

The Lions will be selling hot dogs at the Wayside next to a fireworks trailer operated by the chamber of commerce from June 29 through July 4, from 10 or 11 a.m. (depending on the day) to 6 p.m., although residents are advised

that firework detonation is prohibited in city limits.

Cleanup efforts organized by the chamber of commerce will begin at 10 a.m. on July

5. Pick up a SOLVE bag along with your purchase to collect your debris and any other garbage you may encounter. Let’s celebrate keeping our beaches clean!

Manzanita: The “Return to Glory” Fourth of July parade will begin at 1 p.m.

The parade will run from Underhill Plaza down Division Street to Laneda Avenue before turning on Ocean Avenue and returning to Underhill Plaza via Manzanita Avenue. It will have competitions for best float, walker and biker

Clatsop County: Cannon Beach: the Cannon Beach Library will be holding its annual, fundraising 4th of July Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 1, 2 and 3, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Fourth.

The city’s parade will start at 11 a.m. in midtown, pro-

gressing up Spruce Street to downtown, before returning on Hemlock Street. The Chamber of Commerce will be holding an auction at 2 p.m. on the Fourth.

The Friends of Haystack Rock will be holding their great puffin watch from Saturday July 1 – Tuesday, July 4 daily from 8-11 a.m. at Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach.

Seaside: The Seaside Outlets will be hosting a day of fun in their parking lot on July 1, with live bands including Doc Jones and Bikini Beach performing. The chamber of commerce’s annual parade will start at 1 p.m. followed by fireworks over the Pacific Ocean at 10 p.m. SOLVE Seaside Treasure the Beach

July 5th Cleanup will take place from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and is organized by Seaside Beach Drive Buccaneers, Seaside Prom

Gearhart: The Gearhart Street Dance Party will take place on the streets of

downtown Gearhart from 7-10 p.m. on July 3, with music from DJ John Chapman, kids face-painting and a photo booth. The city will hold its Fourth of July parade at 11 a.m. on the fourth.

Warrenton: Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade, Car Show, BBQ and more will be hosted by the Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce at 3 p.m. with a “Main Street USA” theme.

Astoria: Party on Pier 39 starts at 3 p.m. and continues through the fireworks show, which starts at 10 p.m. over the river.

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$153M to address Oregon’s behavioral health crisis

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Oregon legislative leaders have announced the$153 million Behavioral Health Care Delivery Budget Framework. The investments will help strengthen the state’s behavioral health workforce, stabilize mobile crisis funding, and support response and recovery resources to ensure access to high-quality, affordable services for everyone who needs them, according to the legislative leaders.

Part of the framework is House Bill 2757, which passed out of the House Revenue Committee June 20. The bill will expand and build on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and programming for 9-8-8, the national suicide prevention hotline number launched in Oregon in summer 2022—a critical resource for Oregonians experiencing mental health crises, the legislative leaders

said. The 2023-2025 Behavioral Health Budget framework builds from the $1.3 billion down payment the legislature made in the 2021-2022 biennium.

“To respond to the needs in our behavioral health system we must invest in community-based services for Oregonians with acute needs,” Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber (DBeaverton and SW Portland) said. “Expanding access requires a continued commitment to improving infrastructure, bolstering successful community models and expanding the workforce.”

“Oregonians were clear that we need to get people the appropriate, high quality, and affordable care they need, Representative Rob Nosse (D - Inner SE & Inner NE Portland said. “Behavioral health is not one-sizefits-all, and there is no one way to approach it. But with this amazing budget package, we’re investing in key parts of Oregon’s infrastruc-

ture to meet people where they are.”

The investments include:

• $2.6 million for recovery schools (House Bill 2767)

• $37.1 million for Oregon Health Authority programming (SB 5525), including:

• $15 million for construction of additional substance use disorder (SUD) facility capacity

• $7 million for Civil commitment services through Community Mental Health (CMHP) Programs

• $6 million for transitional case management services for houseless patients released from the Oregon State Hospital

• $6 million to expand the Health Care Provider Incentive Program (HCPIP)

• $3.1 million to advance training opportunities for pediatricians and child psychiatrists

• House Bill 2757 –dedicating funding for the 9-8-8, the suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis

hotline

• House Bill 5026 – Higher Education Coordinating Commission

• $5.4 million – OHSU

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• $10 million through the Criminal Justice Commission to fund justice-involved mental health or substance abuse disorders (IMPACTS) grants (Senate Bill 5506)

• $4.9 million to Oregon Health Authority to fund jail diversion through CMHPs (Senate Bill 5506)

• $3 million for Department of Administrative Services to resource the Community Based Mental Health Services Risk Pool (Senate Bill 5506)

• $50 million to build out physical and provider capacity within the behavioral health system

Other

• $40 million

Funds limitation for opioid settlement investment in the 2023-25 biennium

The legislative leaders said several of the bills have already passed the floor or are part of various policy bundles, highlighting the intersectionality of the legislature’s work to address the behavioral health crisis from multiple angles this session.

“As a Registered Nurse, I

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have seen people of all different backgrounds, needs, and states come into care centers,” said “This budget means we can get people individualized, equitable care no matter who they are, where they live, or how much they make,” Representative Travis Nelson (D - N & NE Portland), vice chair of the Behavioral Health and Healthcare Committee and a State Hospital Board Member said.

Additional funding will be set aside for increased Medicaid reimbursement rates for behavioral health services to support the rising costs and high demand for care, with the goal of increasing access to highquality services throughout Oregon. By leveraging an existing and steady stream of funding, the legislative leaders said the can ensure certainty for providers, and in turn, for patients and their families.

“Oregonians are calling out for greater investment in behavioral health,” Senator Wlnsvey Campos (DAloha) said. “This package will provide meaningful relief to Oregonians with behavioral health needs and their families, by improving access to life saving and life changing care.”

“Behavioral health crises deserve appropriate, timely, and expert response,” Representative Tawna Sanchez (D - N & NE Portland), co-chair of Joint Ways and Means said. “This 988 allocation is a step in the right direction towards institutionalizing mobile crisis response funding.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Thank You for Your Participation in Our Democracy

We wish to extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to all who actively participated in the recent election, whether by putting themselves on the ballot, campaigning for a candidate, or exercising their right to cast a ballot. Engagement in the democratic process exemplifies the essence of responsible citizenship, and we are privileged to live in a democracy where each of us has a voice and a role to play. Together, we must unite to protect our freedoms and ensure the continued strength of our democratic society.

To the brave individuals who stepped forward as candidates, we commend your courage and commitment. By offering yourselves for public office, you have taken on the immense responsibility of representing the needs and aspirations of our community. You have shown us that democracy thrives when individuals are willing to stand up and be counted. Your dedication to public service inspires us and

serves as a guiding light for future leaders.

To the dedicated campaigners who tirelessly worked to support candidates, your efforts are truly commendable. Whether you knocked on doors, made phone calls, organized events, or shared campaign messages, your commitment played a vital role in promoting informed decision-making and encouraging citizen participation.

Your passion and dedication to the democratic process have demonstrated the power of grassroots movements and community engagement.

And to those who exercised their right to vote, we express our profound gratitude. By casting your ballots, you have exercised one of our most fundamental civic responsibilities. Your participation ensures that our government remains of the people, by the people, and for the people.

As we reflect on the recent election and look towards the future, let us not forget the importance of protecting the founding values of our democracy. Democracy requires our collective efforts and a shared commitment to preserving the rights and freedoms we enjoy.

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Live and let live

Itotally agree with Ellie Hilger’s letter about transgender info in the children’s section. Before all of the “in our face” info started, most of us would see a transgender or gay person and go on about our business. We weren’t disrespectful, we just went on with our own lives. It was their life to live as they liked. Now, however, when it is pushed at us through the media, tv, radio, in schools

from kindergarten through college, in conversations (correct pronouns etc) it is becoming harder and harder to accept. Do you all not see the consequences of it all? Our country as it used to be, is changing, for the worse. Why can’t the adults pushing this agenda just let everyone lead their lives without trying to push their agenda in everyone’s faces. We have come a long way since slavery America is not perfect and there are still issues but it’s

We must remain vigilant and actively work together to protect the integrity of our electoral processes, safeguard the principles of equality and justice, and ensure the inclusivity of our democratic institutions.

To those who aspire to be future candidates, we encourage you to step forward and embrace the opportunity to serve. Our democracy thrives when diverse perspectives are represented, and new voices emerge. By offering your unique talents and ideas, you can contribute to shaping the future of our community and advancing the principles that underpin our democratic society.

In the face of challenges and differences, let us remember that the strength of our democracy lies in our ability to come together, to engage in respectful dialogue, and to find common ground. By promoting unity, understanding, and cooperation, we can build a society that cherishes the values of freedom, justice, and equality for all. Together, let us continue working diligently to protect our freedoms, strengthen our democracy, and create a brighter future for all.

Tim Borman, Chair, for Tillamook County Democrats Tillamook

better than any other country. And if you really think that there is a better place, and that America is racist and bias against you, move somewhere else. Just don’t don’t push your Anti-Christ ideas on everyone. Most Americans are respectful, good people and just want to live their lives without getting arrested by the “language police” because we used the wrong pronoun. Live and let live.

Diana Frigault Tillamook, Oregon

Art for the Heart: Call to Artists

Adventist Health Tillamook announces a call to artists of all ages for a non-juried art exhibition, Feb. 1–29, 2024 at North County Recreation District (NCRD).

Let your heart speak out. Artists of all ages on the Oregon coast can submit up to five entries. There are no fees for creative submissions. Submitted artwork will remain at NCRD through the entire show.

View details about accepted mediums and awards: AdventistHealthTillamook.org/ArtForTheHeart.

Artwork submission deadline:

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Drop off display-ready artwork, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. North County Recreation District 36155 9th St., Nehalem

Questions? McLainAL@ah.org

June is Men’s Health Month

We want to remind men of all ages to schedule your routine medical and dental exams. Routine preventive care including staying up-to-date on recommended screenings and vaccines can help you stay well and catch problems early, helping you live a longer, healthier life.

Routine health visits, screenings and vaccines are covered benefits of many

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Power up with a smoothie; Three recipes to give you energy all day!

June is Dairy Month! Here in Tillamook County, we have a lot to celebrate. Our friends at the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council have provided us with three of their smoothie recipes. Smoothies are a great way to get essential nutrients and vitamins when you’re on the move! Smoothies can give you energy, keep you hydrated and prevent cravings throughout the day. And as a bonus, these smoothie recipes contain dairy! Dairy is an important part of healthy eating as it provides calcium, potassium, magnesium, and other important nutrients.

If you’re looking for something different to mix up your usual dairy routine try one of these recipes:

Peanut Protein Smoothie for Two - Prep time: 10 minutes; Makes: 2 cups.

Ingredients:

1 cup milk

1/4 cup dry milk

1/4 cup peanut butter

1 frozen banana, cut into pieces

Directions:

1. Put all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth and serve.

2. Refrigerate leftovers

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within 2 hours.

Notes:

• Try sunflower seed butter or any nut butter.

• No banana? Use 1 cup of any frozen, fresh or canned and drained fruit.

• No dairy? Use 1 cup lactose-free or non-dairy beverage and 20 to 30 grams of protein from any protein powder.

• For more flavor, add a dash of cinnamon of 1/4 teaspoon vanilla.

Recipe Source: FoodHero. org.

Banana Berry Smoothie - Prep time: 5 minutes; Makes: 4 cups.

Ingredients:

1 cup sliced banana

1 cup unsweetened frozen berries

1 cup 1% or nonfat milk

1 cup orange juice

Directions:

1. Wash hands with soap and water.

2. Place all ingredients in a blender. Put the lid on tightly.

3. Blend until smooth. If too thick, add 1/2 cup cold water and blend again.

4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

• Try using strawberries, blueberries or blackberries, or a mixture of

Ideas From Chelsea

any type.

Recipe Source: FoodHero. org.

Tropical Turmeric

Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 cup milk

2 cups frozen banana

1 cup frozen mango

1 teaspoon turmeric

Optional toppings:

1 teaspoon coconut flakes

1 teaspoon hemp seeds

1 teaspoon chai seeds

Blueberries Drizzle of honey

Directions:

1. Put all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth and serve.

2. Optional: top with one of the optional toppings.

Recipe Source: Gonnaneedmilk.com

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

Twenty years ago, my sweet husband gifted me a trip to the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show in London. This is an annual big deal for anyone who loves flowers and gardening, so it was a wonderful and thoughtful gift for me. We spent a few days at the show and were able to squeeze in visits to some special friends while in the U.K. We have never made it back to Chelsea, and I really don’t want to go now with all the crowds. Of course, during Covid the Show was postponed but the BBC live-steamed the event in 2020 and 2021, and it returned to in-person viewing in 2022.

Fast-forward to 2023, when I realize my subscription to BritBox allowed me to livestream the event here in the United States. Oh boy. The best part was I didn’t have to get up at 4 a.m. for four days to catch the live event…it was available for me to stream at my convenience. And stream it I did. Every day. Even watched repeats so I caught all the info. Several shows were hosted by my favorite British gardener Monty Don. His wit and plant knowledge are always fun to absorb. There were also interviews all week with the designers of the gardens and top British plant people. I learned a lot. Chelsea is more than a flower show, though. It has garden designs for all types of spaces, from huge to big to small to balcony and patio and container styles. There is a giant pavilion where

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growers from all over the world come to show off their new plant varieties. Vendors line the paths where you can purchase plants, books, and garden art. In short, it is THE place to be the last full week in May each year, with even the royals making an appearance.

Garden designers are sponsored by all sorts of organizations and many times the completed garden is moved plant by plant, paving block by paving block, tree by tree to a location chosen by the sponsor. I can’t imagine that task! Not to mention the year-long work of designing, refining, and growing plants for the show. Or the ten-day installation of the gardens and displays.

Winners of the best gardens, the best displays, the best new plants and even the best sustainable garden product are all chosen by RHS judges. But probably the most coveted award is the People’s Choice Award for the best display garden. I discovered that I could review all the winners on the RHS website at www. rhs.org.uk.

One of the take-aways from the streamed programs was the incorporation of weeds into the garden landscape. Yep. Weeds. Into the garden landscape. And there is a great reason for this. Pollinators like bees and birds are out and about sometimes before nectar-rich flowers are. But weeds like buttercup, dandelion, and the little English daisies are showing

up early for the bees to start feeding on.

The United Kingdom was one of the first to embrace “No-mow May” whereby people let the grasses - and weeds - in their lawns to keep growing without being mowed. This lets those pretty little daisies and the yellow buttercups and dandelions bloom their little heads off to attract bees. Yes, it may look a little untidy for a few weeks, but considering the fact that bee colonies all over the world are in decline, it seems like the least we can do. There are even signs in the UK that explain “my yard is a no-mow zone for May” so neighbors don’t get upset. In fact, many neighborhoods in the countryside are establishing no-mow May ordinances.

A recent article in Forbes states that dandelions were probably introduced into the Americas by the Pilgrims who brought them from Europe as a food and medicinal source. Although dandelions are reviled today in the US, they were considered a healthy source of food as they were nutritious and readily available, especially during the Great Depression. They aren’t considered invasive because they don’t displace native plants. But post World War II homeowners looked down on the plant as being a symbol of poverty, while lawns without dandelions were seen as the homeowner being wealthy enough to maintain a sea of unproductive green grass. The pollinators see it differently and rely on those weeds for their nutrition.

So, while it is too late for “no-mow May,” I am going to be a little less picky about getting those weeds out of my lawn and flower beds. But I will be selective as some of those weeds – think buttercup – can take over if given the chance. And bindweed. That’s always fair game for pulling.

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The Cape Meares Community Association held its first community planning session on June 17, facilitated by the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association.

Approximately 20 individuals attended the session at the Barbara Bennett Community Center, with another eight on Zoom. This workshop focused on identifying the community’s values, assets, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. There was much unanimity. This community values its great natural resources, relative privacy, and strong interpersonal relationships. Our challenges are managing tourists, financing improvements, and handling emergencies such as power outages. The next workshop will be July 8 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and will focus on developing initiatives that align with our values and needs. Visit capemeares. org for further details on both previously held and upcoming planning sessions.

Chris Spence and his wife, Narayan Lincoln, recently attended the annual Oregon Lions Club’s convention in Seaside. They and Chris’s black Lab, Norton, were invited by Dogs for Better Lives, the organization that trained Norton, to describe how Norton helps Chris with his hearing loss and to demonstrate Norton’s skills. Chris is unable to tell where

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When we first moved here full time in February 2018, the only folks we knew were Katie’s family. Specifically, her grandmother, aunt, and cousins. During that first month, in the evenings between downpours, I’d sneak down to the marina and stretch my legs by playing a game my trainer got me to play: Pokémon GO. To this day, I’m not sure why he had me play. I walk less when playing because I “gotta” stop in my tracks each time to “catch’em all.” Yet, while slaloming raindrops one night, I realized a lady and a gentlemen tucked under the streetlamp and huddled around the pirate’s statue at Fisherman’s Korner Restaurant were also playing. I introduced myself. We discovered we all played on the same team (Team Mystic for life). From that interaction and infernal game, I not only met two friends for life, but went on to meet most everyone in my neighborhood, learn the hours of the local restaurants and get settled into the little fishing village.

The lady I met under the streetlamp was Nicole Stillmaker. She’s bubbly and delightful, kind and caring, and has been a pillar of support for our family. She’ll jump out of her truck to help you tie your shoes and give you her pair if they fit you better. She’ll back your play, no questions asked.

I’ve seen Nicole explore her career the last couple years, searching for more joy. She’s gone from Marie Mills Center to the state of Oregon, to hitting the farmers markets and trade shows with her blossoming business: Spunky’s Crystals, “where ethereal treasures come to life.”

While we were discussing “Aunt Spunky’s” next babysitting time with the babies, we got to chatting about her business. I asked her about why she chose the trade show life. In effervescent Spunky fashion, here’s what she had to say:

“Spunky’s Crystals was born in 2021 out of my newfound love for the beauty and energy of natural rocks, crystals and fossils. After forming a close friendship with a remarkable couple, Mary and Dennis, who spent years traveling and selling exquisite jewelry crafted from stones, crystals and shells, I was inspired to delve deeper into the world of crystals. [That] transformative experience in Quartzsite, Arizona, learning from Mary and Dennis, ignited a passion within me to create Spunky’s Crystals and share the joy of crystals and minerals with

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sound is coming from. At the end of his presentation, Naryayan hid out of sight and called Chris’s name. To everyone’s delight, Norton enthusiastically led Chris to Narayan’s hiding place.

Dogs for Better Lives trains and provides dogs to those in need of hearing assistance, children with autism, and facility dogs trained to provide comfort in medical facilities and other stressful environments. Two other presenters, puppy raisers, demonstrated their critical work in socializing the dogs and teaching basic obedience skills. Lions Clubs are strong supporters of vision and hearing efforts. Two members of the Tillamook Lions Club were among the 100 or so Lions present.

The critter report: two elephant seals recently washed ashore here, one dead and one alive. Then a black bear cub washed in on an evening tide; now that’s a puzzle. A coyote loped down our

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street, perhaps looking for the two bunnies that scamper across the road down by the Walzes’ house. Many of the local fisherfolk have landed a spring Chinook as the season draws to a close; if you haven’t caught yours yet, there’s still time to get a line wet.

The Cape Meares community is eagerly anticipating our traditional July 4 festivities. The one-block “spontaneous” parade starts at 11 a.m., followed by a picnic with musical entertainment by Gary and the Mearecats at 1 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served by our volunteer firefighters. Water and sodas will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share for eight people. There is a $5 suggested donation. If you can, please come early or stay late to help with setup or cleanup. Also, check out the silent auction, held in the community center starting at 1 p.m. on July 4. This is our largest fundraiser event of the year. There will be gift certificates, gift baskets, and all kinds of items and services to bid on. See photos of some of the items you will be able to bid on at https://capemeares. org/news-2/. If you have last-minute items to donate, contact auction coordinator Pam Robenolt at pjrobe10@ gmail.com. See you there, neighbors.

Hats off to the Tuesday Stitchers who pieced 45 handmade quilts for Nestucca High School graduates. The project kept them busy for more than three months, and the fruits of their labor are now treasured heirlooms for South County’s own. The group meets at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays weekly at Kiawanda Community Center to sew.

Last I knew, the forty-sevenmember throng averaged 25 sewers a week and welcomed new stitchers for free. (There may be a charge for use of the space; if so, it wasn’t published.) The address is 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive in Pacific City. Summer can be a hungry season for local school children who don’t have school breakfasts or lunches to rely on as they do during the school year. Pass it on Ministries offers food banks from 10 a.m. until noon on Tuesdays weekly, and from 12:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, weekly at their Bunn Creek Road location in Beaver. South County Food Pantry is open 12:30-6 p.m. every other Tuesday; the next one’s June 27. They’re located within Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church on Brooten Road in Pacific City. Hebo Food Pantry is located within Hebo Christian Center across U.S. Highway 101 in Hebo from the Post Office. It’s open

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the last Saturday of the month from 12-2 p.m.

Tillamook Junior High School offers a food pantry from 3-4 every other Thursday starting June 22 at the Family Resource Center, and Tillamook High School has a food bank from 3-4 p.m. every other Tuesday, at the back entrance, near the track. It starts June 27.

Tillamook County library has launched a Summer Reading Program, “Find Your Voice;” it will run from June 12 through August 5 and our South Tillamook County Library (the Branch in Pacific City) is taking part. June events there include The Amazing Bubble Man at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 15 and a program by Border Collie International at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 23. Story-time there is held at 3:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month (June 14 and 28) and is open to all ages. It’s

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others.” Then I asked her what her favorite thing was about it:

“There isn’t just one favorite thing about Spunky’s Crystals. From making connections with miners, vendors, and artisans...to hand-selecting unique rocks, crystals, gems, minerals and handcrafted items. My joy comes from seeing the delight on people’s faces when they find their special piece. Whether it’s for themselves or as a meaningful gift, the joy and connection with our customers are what I cherish the most.”

At this point, I was strong with her. I asked what her competitive advantage was.

“At Spunky’s Crystals, we stand out by personally curating the vast majority of items we sell. Building strong relationships...allows us to support their businesses while ensuring that our inventory is filled with items chosen with excitement, joy and love. This personal touch sets us apart and enables us to offer a unique collection that resonates with our customers.”

You’ll be able to find Spunky’s Crystals hand crafted collection on display this Friday at Garibaldi Market Night on Jerry Creasy Way along the water. You can also

find Spunky’s Crystals on display at Barview Jetty Store on most “good weather” weekends. Their fledgling Facebook page is facebook.com/ spunkyscrystals. (Remember that “s” before “crystals”). What? You didn’t think I’d get out of here without sharing the latest from Garibaldi’s favorite local librarian, June Ekborg, did you? C’mon now.

“Tomorrow at 4:00 we’ll be hosting our first Community Connections Program. The topic is “What is Astrology?” presented by local resident, Joyce Lokey. Join us for a fun presentation and learn how the positions and motions of celestial bodies feature in astrology. If you have a skill, talent, or specialized knowledge you would like to share with the community, please consider being a program presenter. For more information, contact the Garibaldi Branch Library. [Note:] Tuesday, July 4th, all Tillamook County Library branches will be closed. Have a safe and happy holiday.”

Lastly, a shout out to the 10-15 volunteers, staff and officials who worked into crunch time relentlessly whittling on the city’s budget, then willing to come back and work on it again, carving out even more resources and man hours. Given the conditions and time constraints, it’s impressive work overall. We’re headed for a bumpy July, but rather the bumps now than the pitfalls later. Thank you, all. As Robert Burns wrote, “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men / Gang aft a-gley.” As my Management and Organization professor, Dr. Drew Weiss, translated it: “**** happens.”

The latest Salmonberry Trail Listening Session, held on June 19 at city hall, presented some new results and received ideas and questions from the dozen or so residents who attended.

As a brief recap, the Salmonberry Trail project has been ten years in the making. Its eventual goal: to link Tillamook to Banks with an 87-mile path for pedestrians and cyclists. With funds from the Oregon Department of Transportation, the first two and a half miles of the path in Tillamook County will be laid through Rockaway Beach, from Washington Street to Beach Street, across from Neah-Kah-Nie High School.

Jon-Paul Bowles with Destination Management Advisors (DMA) reiterated the project’s commitment to full accessibility, with the ADA requirements “a floor and not a ceiling.” He explained his personal stake in the matter: “I have a dad in a wheelchair and babies in strollers.”

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is planning to do its first technical analysis as early as August 2023. The design phase is expected to begin in late 2024, with construction under way as soon as 2025. What this means for Rockaway residents: we have opportunities to press for our concerns before the design gets underway, and long before ground is broken. The next formal opportunity for comment will be July 19, during the State of the City event, but as always, you can

contact DMA via email at communitypath@destinationmanagementadvisors.com.

The goal is a paved path between 10 and 12 feet wide, visually and physically separated from both the highway and the rails. Residents and visitors alike can hike or ride, with access to schools, shopping, and businesses. The easiest solution would be to replace the angled parking strips between the Caboose and the Roastery, but those spots are in high demand. In May, Mayor Charles McNeilly stressed their importance: “We absolutely cannot remove parking. If we remove it, we must replace it one for one.”

One possible solution is just that: adding parking spots at either end of the Trail, between S 3rd and N 3rd. Once the footpaths are in place, “People linger longer and spend more time,” Jon-Paul observed from similar projects. “We see more economic activity with less density and congestion.”

The current vision also includes adding enhanced crossings (with flashing lights like the one at Washington

located off Brooten Road on Camp Street in Pacific City. Nesko Women’s Club plans a “Bake, Plant, and Pottery Sale” with raffles for a handmade quilt and a lovely glass float. The event will run from 8 a.m. until around noon on Tuesday, July 4th in front of Neskowin Trading Company which is located near the wayside in Neskowin. Raffle tickets are also available at Oregon Coast Bank in Pacific City through July 3.

Congratulations to my Parkway Drive, Cloverdale neighbors, Dean and Laurie (Schrock) Bones on fifty years of marriage. I hear that the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary earlier this month.

Happy birthday last week to: Sophie Christiansen, Scott Culp, Ralph Ferguson, Teanna Fitch, Jacquie Fitch, Richard Gann, David Hale, Jr., Chad Hancock, Raquel Hays, Clayton Heitsman, David Hopkes, Walter Krueger, Joann Love, Brandi Rausch, Karine Schaefer, Hanna Sigman, Debora Simnitt and Ben Trent.

Happy birthday this week to: Steve Adkins, Jamison Dooher, Leonardo Frodl, Bailey Hamilton, Don Harrison, Jr., Mickey Hays, Lilyane Ihnat, Ruby Kendrick, Alexis Nelson, Andrea Polivka, Jamie SIgman, Wes Spidell, and Verna Wilkinson.

and 101) to several key locations: South 3rd, North 3rd, North 12th (at Lake Lytle), and North 23rd. The team is currently examining four ways of aligning the Trail with the existing city infrastructure. These alignments are depicted in the city’s summer newsletter, recently emailed. (If you’re not receiving it and would like to, you can sign up at the City’s Web site, http://corb.us—scroll down to the footer and you’ll see a spot to add your email address.

Another suggestion: add a curbed sidewalk all the way to N 12th. Currently, foot traffic north of the Post Office, past the Hope Chest, Upper Crust Pizza, the Dollar General, the New Taste of India, Sassy Thai, R & R Espresso, and the Lakewood Hideaway, is forced to walk the gravel verge of Highway 101. Considering that the speed limit rises to 45 just north of the Dollar General, Jon-Paul admitted that “a multi-use path would be a much better asset on the east side of 101.”

The meeting concluded with Jon-Paul raising a question for all Rockaway residents to consider: “If we build it, they will come. So, what do you build?”

Closing with two news items: the kitchen remodel at St. Mary By the Sea has some challenges in getting the new countertops installed. At present, the Meals for Seniors team is still hopeful to make their July 1 French

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The Seaside Elks Lodge Kicks Off the 4th of July Dance

The Seaside Elks Lodge, 324 Ave A, is pleased to announce a Kick Off the 4th of July Dance to be held Monday, July 3rd at our lodge. The public is invited to celebrate with us. Admission is only $15 per person or $25 per couple

and includes a free bbq dinner. Adult refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors will open at 5pm. The big news is Chelsea LaFey & the Salt Shakers will perform for your listening and dancing pleasure from 7 to

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10pm. Come ready to party like it’s 1949. This will be one great night of music!

If you have questions, please contact: John Huismann, 503-717-2524, oneblessedman@q.com

Tillamook Post 47 remains active with membership growth

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At the initiative of the Department of Oregon, American Legion Post 47 in Tillamook recently underwent a revitalization effort to reenergize the 104-year-old post with the goal of restoring its active role in the community.

At its highest membership, Post 47 had over 700 members following the end of World War II. But over the years, membership declined steeply and the post became inactive.

At the launch of the revitalization effort in March 2023, the post roster stood at only five active members.

As a result of the revitalization effort and the election of new post leadership, Post 47 now has over 52 members and is on the path to once again becoming a fully active post serving the community.

The growth in membership of Post 47 is “a testament to our veterans out there. They really want and need the fellowship of the Legion,” said Larry Emery, the new post adjutant and finance officer who transferred into the post to help get it back up and running.

“Public service is in my blood, and when I learned that they were trying to reactivate this post with its long history, I just thought that this is something maybe I can help make

happen,” he said. “Once our programs are up and running, it will serve our many veterans and young people. I want us to be recognized as a very positive institution in Tillamook County.”

Membership growth at Post 47 is the result of former members renewing, transfers from the Department headquarters post and new members signing up. The effort of calling previous members on the post roster and transferring members is the work of the revitalization team that included National Membership Engagement Coordinator Michelle Steinmetz, Second Vice Commander Dan Burks, Department Commander Larry Wittmayer, Department 1st Vice Cory Brockmann, National Executive Committeeman Kevin Owens, National Vice Commander Douglas Uhrig of Wyoming, Renee Ohler and veteran service officer Jody Marsh.

“Our department leadership has always had the opinion of not closing posts because of poor attendance or difficulty getting members to step up and take an officer position,” said Department of Oregon Adjutant Flynn Phillips. “Tillamook Post 47 has had that problem for years and previous district commanders pleaded to close the post and every time were turned down. So once again, the idea of closing

Post 47 came around and Dan Burks called upon Michelle (Steinmetz) for a full-court press revitalization.

“I firmly believe that a community without an American Legion post is missing what America is all about … someone to look to and thank for their freedom.”

It was seeing the Department of Oregon’s leadership wanting Post 47 to be an active part of the community again that got the attention of Emery and new Post 47 Commander Kevin Lindsey.

“Without them, we wouldn’t be here,” Emery said. “So kudos to the department.”

Emery said Phillips has been “an outstanding resource for me. He’s a phone call away whenever I need him to help me learn the ropes. If the Department of Oregon leadership didn’t have our backs, we could not succeed.”

Phillips said when Emery was elected post adjutant, he called department headquarters and “I immediately began getting him registered and signed up with a new MyLegion account. I started training him on using MyLegion and showed him how to access all the resources on the website.

“We had many calls back and forth over the next several days and weeks to make him more proficient. He also traveled to the department and al-

Job quality affects more than employee morale at work, especially at an institution for higher education like a community college. Not only do community colleges have employees, but students who will enter the workforce when they complete their education. A community college like Tillamook Bay (TBCC) also has many external partnerships that help promote economic growth and equity in Tillamook County, which also concerns job quality.

On a new episode of the “All In: Student Pathways Forward” podcast, host Marc Goldberg discusses job quality with TBCC President Dr. Ross Tomlin, and Jude Schlotzhauer, a graduate and current college Success Coach and adjunct welding faculty. Schlotzhauer discusses her transformative experience as a student and how it impacts her interactions with students as a Success Coach and faculty member. Tomlin explains how the college supports

ways felt he learned something when he left. So now they have an active post that serves the local community.”

A goal of both Emery Lindsey is to get members engaged at the post and community level.

“My vision is to eventually see this post just being out there and helping the community,” said Lindsey, who gave an example of building wheelchair ramps for veterans.

With its inactivity over the years, national and department leadership visited businesses in the community to let everyone know who American Legion Post 47 is and its vision for

employee job quality and the importance of TBCC’s external partnerships in creating economic equity.

Schlotzhauer’s interview dives into the workplace culture at TBCC and how that culture is molded to serve students in as many ways as possible.

Being a student at TBCC, “shaped [Schlotzhauer’s] understanding of what a TBCC employee will do for their students, which is to meet them where they are and assist them to be successful as students and people.” She goes on to talk about the rewarding experience of seeing her students succeed and achieve their goals while providing the same care and consideration that she received as a student.

Tomlin elaborates on Jude’s discussion with Goldberg by noting the connections between TBCC’s job quality for employees and student success. “Jude was one of our students, has a passion for Career-Technical Education, and loves helping students

being a part of the community again.

“Everywhere they went there was enthusiasm in the community for this happening,” Emery said. “So that’s why I am cautiously optimistic that we’re going to succeed, and we’re going to succeed through hard work.”

Post 47 meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. and are hosted by the Elks Club since the post doesn’t have a home. Through possible radio advertisement and putting flyers up in local businesses letting veterans know that Post 47 is here for them, Emery is hopeful to gain

find their path as she did. She exemplifies, in my mind, the best of what our faculty and staff bring to TBCC, the passion to learn, to improve, and help students be successful in achieving their goals.” He also discusses the policies and practices in place at TBCC that promote a healthy and equitable workplace for staff and faculty.

The “All In: Student Pathways Forward” podcast is hosted by Oregon workforce development and higher education leader, Marc Goldberg, and focuses on elevating Oregon community college student voices to shape inclusive higher education, workforce development policies, programs, and partnerships that create economic mobility. It is a part of Oregon’s participation in the National Skills Coalition SkillSPAN network. You can hear the full episode on Spotify and Apple or visit studentpathwaysforward. buzzsprout.com.

more members.

“The next step is to make ourselves known in the community and we are going to do that,” he said. “I think that to me the biggest motivation is my sense that Tillamook County in Oregon with its vast numbers of military veterans, really is going to welcome us. We just have to put ourselves out there in a meaningful way.”

Lindsey added, “I’m just ready to start having these meetings and getting things figured out and hopefully seeing this post blossom because I’m going to be here for a long time.”

Oregon Voices survey reveals common cause in rural and urban counties

More than 4,300 Oregon households shared lived experiences from their corner of the state

ROSEBURG, Ore.

— An innovative survey released today by The Ford Family Foundation and research partners at ECONorthwest and Portland State University shares insights into the lived experiences of households across Oregon. The findings set the table for conversations in backyards, town halls, schools, workplaces and the state Capitol.

A first-of-its-kind survey, Oregon Voices focuses on people’s lived experiences. The resulting data set is rich with information — pairing statistics with personal stories. Generous responses from rural and urban residents alike reveal areas of common cause, including these topics where there was higher consensus across counties:

• Oregonians share pride for where they live and for the natural beauty of the state.

• Everywhere, the majority report that people take care of each other during hard times and show up for community events.

• In all counties, people share concern for the lack of affordable housing and the rise of homelessness where they live.

• People observe that families in their community are having trouble making ends meet.

• Everywhere, it was felt that youth do not have places to hang out, although this trend was even more pronounced in rural counties.

“Oregon Voices is data by people, not about them,” said Kasi Allen, director of learning and knowledge management for the Foundation. “The power of the data comes from the honest, authentic reflections from people across Oregon about the realities they experience day to day.”

More than 4,300 Oregonians responded to the 46-question Oregon Voices survey, yielding more than 60,000 open-ended responses to questions such as, “What is one thing you appreciate about the place where you live?” Wheeler County, where 88 households responded, was the top reporting county in the random household phase, despite having one of the smallest populations in the state. The Foundation’s home county, Douglas County, was the top reporting county overall. Enough households responded in each county in order to draw representative comparisons.

Oregon Voices was designed to offer rich and nuanced insights into rural parts of the state. Findings suggest that rural residents exhibit greater love of place, rating their towns more positively and showing more pride in their community, than their urban counterparts. In general, rural respondents report higher rates of volunteerism and are far more likely to state that they truly care for their neighbors and appreciate how their community shows up in times of need. Although urban households report greater access to healthy food, medical services, cultural opportunities and other amenities, they report lower levels of community pride. Users of Oregon Voices can use the data to start conversations in their communities:

• Policymakers can better understand the primary concerns and lived experiences of the constituents they serve.

• People working in schools, nonprofits and health care settings can use the data to identify housing, financial and food security needs in their communities.

• Curious learners and community builders may glean more insight into areas where they could work with neighbors, colleagues and friends to improve community conditions.

“This is only the beginning,” said Anne Kubisch, president and CEO of the Foundation. “We are eager to support conversations around the trends we’re seeing in the Oregon Voices data in ways that bridge divides across our state and bring Oregonians together around common causes.”

At the Oregon Voices website, orvoices.org, users may learn more about the survey methodology and explore the data by using an interactive data tool and by downloading county-bycounty data summaries. As the research team continues to analyze responses, a series of data summaries and research briefs that dive even deeper into the trends that emerged will be released in the coming months.

About The Ford Family Foundation

The Ford Family Foundation believes in the power of rural communities. It is a private, nonprofit foundation proudly headquartered in Roseburg, Oregon, serving rural Oregon and Siskiyou County,

Neskowin Farm & Feast Aug. 5

TheNeskowin Farm & Feast, a new coastal food and wine festival, will take place in Neskowin, OR this summer on Saturday, August 5.

California. Its investments through grants, scholarships and community building create the conditions so that children have the family, educational and community supports they need to succeed in life. www.tfff.org

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Portland State University has been emboldening students and challenging the status quo in Portland for 75 years. Since its founding, Portland State University has grown into Oregon’s most diverse urban public research university with 26,000 students and more than 200 degree programs. www.pdx. edu

This exciting event presents local culinary talent, farms, Oregon wines, craft cider, beer, and boutique distilleries within a 150-mile radius of Neskowin. This year’s lineup of Oregon purveyors features an eclectic group, from local oysters by Jandy Oyster Company to minority-owned wineries like Alumbra Cellars to freshly farmed dulse seaweed by Oregon Seaweed.

“We focused on connecting with up-and-coming purveyors to give them a platform and space to tell their stories and connect with guests through an intimate festival experience,” Neskowin Farm & Feast Festival Director Kelsey Leatherman said. “We also selected vendors that are intentional with their craft, female-owned, or bring awareness to our special place here on the Oregon Coast.”

Sip, savor, and mingle with over 30 wineries, breweries, and distilleries, while eight restaurants and caterers will offer a bounty of seafood, barbecue, baked goods, and more. Guests will receive a wine glass and cedar plank to taste and sip the festival delights, and will have the opportunity

to purchase additional products they discover and love.

“Our inspiration for the festival was born from our love of our coastal farmer’s markets and garden parties. We wanted to create a space where guests can interact with vendors like a market and still have an elevated experience and closeness of a garden party,” Leatherman said.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Neskowin Valley School, an accredited, independent PreK-8 school located in South Tillamook County, whose mission is to inspire joyful learning and to model intellectual curiosity, ethical conduct, and responsibility for each other and the natural world.

Tickets for Neskowin Farm & Feast are on sale now and can be purchased at www. neskowinfarmandfeast.com. This is a 21+ event. For more information please contact Natalie Fields at 503-501-8052 or info@neskowinfarmandfeast.com.

To learn more about the festival and see highlighted vendors, follow Neskowin

Farm & Feast on Instagram @ neskowinfarmandfeast.

Tillamook Coast Visitors Association

Neskowin Farm & Feast is proud to be sponsored by Tillamook Coast Visitors Association through their Sustainable Tourism Grant.

The Tillamook Coast Visitors Association awards funding to eligible applicants for projects that support sustainable tourism efforts, supporting TCVA’s mission to “Create year-round economic vitality with respect to community, culture and environment.”

Project work will begin in January 2022 and will spur future economic development and recovery for the tourism industry throughout the year and beyond. TCVA’s Tourism Grant Program awards grants up to $10,000 for both for-profit and nonprofit tourism businesses in Tillamook County

To learn more about the TCVA Tourism Grant Program, visit www.tillamookcoast.com/grants

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Adventist Health Tillamook Presents a Free Community Concert by GRAMMY® and Billboard Music Award Nominee Ryan Stevenson

June 19, 2023

(Tillamook, Ore.) –GRAMMY® and Billboard Music Award nominee as well as Dove and ASCAP Christian Music Award winner Ryan Stevenson will be coming to Tillamook to share his soundtrack of hope and encouragement

on Thursday, July 6 at the Tillamook Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 2610 1st St. starting at 7 p.m., doors opening at 6 p.m. This free community concert is sponsored by Adventist Health Tillamook and their 50th anniversary celebration of health, wholeness and

hope.

Eric Swanson, President of Adventist Health Tillamook shares, “We are deeply honored to have Ryan in Tillamook and look forward to having this family-friendly free event for our community.” Ryan Stevenson’s music has achieved six #1 Billboard charting radio singles (four as an artist or featured artist and two as a co-writer).

He has toured with top artists including TobyMac, MercyMe and Newsboys, and since 2020 Stevenson has been headlining intimate concerts in churches, theaters and homes. In three years, he has played more than 170 shows to a total of 34,000 fans, sharing his deeply personal songs and stories encouraging communities around the country.

Hoffman Center for the Arts Gallery Show in July will Feature Manya Shapiro, Christopher Belluschi, and Iris Sullivan Daire

Manya Shapiro is a textile artist who has been living and working in Portland, Oregon since 1973. She is interested in contemporary interpretations of traditional crafts like quilting, stitching, knitting, and basketry. Manya is inspired by feminist movements that brought traditionally domestic arts into museums and highlighted their artistic value. Her work is an ongoing dialogue with the materials she is drawn to, and she likes to contrast everyday materials with more precious “art” materials.

Dress imagery is common in Manya’s work, where it stands in for the figure, both presence and absence.

Christopher Belluschi is a sculptor based in Portland, Oregon. He grew up exploring amongst the rocks beneath Neah-Kah-Nie and credits this special area for his profound fondness of wood. Since 2022, he has worked alongside master

carver M.J. Anderson in Nehalem. Christopher primarily works with wood (cedar) and stone (marbles and travertine). His sculptures seek to combine the organic forms of the natural world with the mystical qualities of art from antiquity. This is his first gallery exhibition. Iris Sullivan Daire is an installation artist and natural dyer living in Astoria, Oregon. Iris wields natural dyes to create colorful worlds that provoke thought and encourage deeper connection to nature.

We invite you to view art June 29th through July 29th, Thursdays through Sundays from 12-5 pm. An artists’ reception will be held 3-5 pm on July 1st during which the artists will speak about their work and answer questions. The not-for-profit Hoffman Center for the Arts is located at 594 Laneda Avenue, Manzanita, Oregon.

Wheeler Community Ice Cream Social – Sunday 16 July 2023

Looking for a family fun option for a Sunday afternoon in mid-July? Bring your lawn chairs, meet new friends, and have some fun, while celebrating the picturesque town of Wheeler.

Billed as a city-wide event for all ages, Wheeler locals and guests are invited to come to Wheeler’s Upper Park from 2-4pm on Sunday, July 16th. Sponsors will provide FREE Tillamook ice cream, informative displays, and free prize drawings from local businesses.

The event is an opportunity for local residents to get to know one another better while offering useful, interesting information to help people understand what the City can (and can’t) do to help in large-scale emergencies caused by road closures, weather, tsunami, fire, or earthquake.

Information will be available to support families in becoming better prepared. Topics include ‘Emergency Camping’ at Home, How to Create

an Emergency ‘Grab and Go’ Bag, Caring for Pets, Where to Go, How to Get Official Information, Finding Safe Shelter, Emergency Water and Sanitation. Attendees will be able to inspect the City’s new emergency InStove, the new “AquaMundo” emergency water purification system, and the contents of the new Neighborhood Blue Barrels. Tours will also be given for the new emergency storage and communications facility now located in Upper Park.

Organized by the Wheeler Citizen Emergency Preparedness Planning Group in partnership with the City of Wheeler, the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay, and the Tillamook Creamery Association, the event will highlight the value of working together to prepare for the inevitable weather events and natural disasters that can affect our rural area.

Wheeler Emergency Team Chair, Paul Knight, spoke directly to why it’s impor-

tant for every household and neighborhood to prepare for emergencies. “While our small town is doing what we can with very limited resources, we know that our greatest resource is our community, and our willingness to care for one another if the need arises. If there’s a regional disaster, emergency services will be directed toward the big population centers, so folks in small towns like Wheeler may be on their own for quite a while. There are many small things that we can do as individuals and families, but perhaps the most important thing is simply to know our neighbors. And knowing our neighbors can make life in Wheeler better and more fulfilling every day.”

The Upper Park is located just off Hospital Road, near the Nehalem Bay Health Center (Rinehart Clinic) in Wheeler. Pets on a leash are welcome. An amazing view, ample parking, and play equipment will be provided.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Tillamook PUD Selects Local Students for the 2023 College Work Program

TILLAMOOK, OR

– June 19, 2023Tillamook PUD is pleased to announce Carter Affolter and Tyler Moncrief have been selected by the Tillamook PUD Board of Directors for the 2023 College Work Program.

Carter, a 2023 Tillamook High School graduate, will be attending Pacific University in the fall to study kinesiology. Carter is also a member of the Pacific

University men’s soccer team. Tyler graduated from Tillamook High School in 2023 and plans to study theology at Ecola Bible College in Cannon Beach. Since 1965, Tillamook PUD has offered the College Work Program to Tillamook County high school senior students pursuing further education after graduation. A total of 64 students have participated in the program.

During the selection process, the Tillamook PUD Board of Directors evaluates applicants based on several factors including academics, leadership abilities, and future goals. Students selected through the program work during summer and school breaks throughout the year. Both Carter and Tyler will work for a term of four years.

DEATH NOTICES

Landin Kenneth Purcell

Landin Kenneth Purcell, 57, Aberdeen resident passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Harbor Regional Health in Aberdeen, Washington. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 1:00 PM located at Grays Harbor Foursquare Church in Aberdeen, Washington. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington.

DEATH NOTICES

Robert R. Leighton

Robert R. Leighton of Nehalem, 94, lifelong Tillamook County fisherman and recent operator of a shuttle service for Nehalem River drift boaters, died peacefully at home, Saturday, June 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Services were held Friday, June 23 at 11 at St. Mary’s by the Sea Catholic Church in Rockaway Beach.

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Carolyn Joan Beyer

June 11, 1940 ~ June 13, 2023

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Judy Averill Sullivan

May 2, 1949 ~ June 4, 2023

Our dear family and friends, it is with a very sad heart that our Mom, Carolyn Beyer, has passed away from the complications of dementia. She went peacefully in her sleep in the early morning June 13, just two days past her 83rd birthday. She was born June 11, 1940 in Bessemer, Alabama. She moved to Riverside California as a teenager, where she met and married Larry Beyer whom she later divorced. They moved to Tillamook OR shortly after they married.

Carolyn is survived by

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her older brother, Harold Aldrich, daughters Kelly Mondor, Kathy (Matt) Sander and Barbara (Mike) Grider. Daughter Paula Beyer, deceased. Grandchildren Sean (Megan) Beyer, Bryan Mondor, Kevin (Morgan) Mondor, Samantha (Grider) (Ashly) Contreras, Andrew Mondor, Robert (Kristine) Sander, James (Ashlee) Grider, Lauren Sander and Thomas Corley, eight great grandchildren with another coming in November and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was an amazing force in our lives and will be sorely missed. We love you, Mom! Per her wishes, there will be no funeral. If you would like to do something to remember her by: plant a flower (roses were her favorite), go to a baseball game and have a beer and hot dog, go run on the beach, read a book or just spend time with family. These are just some of the things she loved to do.

Phyllis Nadine Marti

May 23, 1931 ~ June 19, 2023

There’s not a home in the family that doesn’t have a cherished Phyllis handmade treasure.

Her vibrant outgoing personality filled up a room with her genuine, and at times, unfiltered wit. She drew people into the fun she was often creating.

Phyllis passed peacefully, with her family at her side, at OHSU on June 19, 2023.

A Memorial Service is planned for Jacob Vance on Friday June 30, 2023 at 3pm at the Alderbrook Grange Hall

5995 Alderbrook Road, Tillamook OR.

All friends and family who would like to join us in remembering Jake and celebrating his life are invited and welcome to come. Light refreshments will follow the service.

(Please note the time change)

Pphens) Marti was born May 23, 1931 in Santa Barbara, CA to Monte and Florence (Booth) Stephens.

Her early years were spent enjoying the California sunshine and beaches, with her 4 brothers.

The family moved to the Nehalem area when Phyllis was in her early teens.

Before graduation from Nehalem Union High School, she met “the catch of the county” (as she always told us) Henry (Hank) Marti. They were married May 6, 1951.

After winning a Veteran lottery land draw, they moved to the Columbia Basin in Eltopia, Washington to help pioneer the farmlands that required the grit and determination Phyllis had in abundance. There they raised 3 children, welcoming the extended family’s help in the summer times to work and make treasured memories. Hank passed in 1986, but the farm is still going strong today.

We will miss her charming, caring soul, but we know her family and friends, on the other side, are welcoming her with open and joyous arms.

Survived by daughter Gail Maxwell (John), and their children Melia and son Hank; daughter Megan Butler (Chris), and their children Rhône and Rhyse; and son John (JT) Maxwell.

Daughter Cynthia Marti and her children son Damien Johnson (Lizzie); and son Richard Johnson (Jennifer), and their children Richard and Isabella.

Son Monte Marti (Carole), and their children Stephen Marti (Tayla), and their children Louisa and David; and son Shaun Marti.

Waud’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and the family thanks them for their compassionate guidance through this time.

Judy passed June 4th, 2023 in Leitchfield, Kentucky. Born May 2, 1949 in Tillamook, Oregon. She lived in many states, Oregon, Washington, Montana, North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada

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and back to Tillamook before spending her last year with her son, Sean, in Kentucky. An avid reader, crochetier (The Last Supper) and knitter. She will be remembered by her years at Fred Meyer and Debbie D’s. Survived by her son, Sean Wheeler (Tammy), Ky., brothers Don G. Averill (Jo), Scott Averill (Jackie), sisters Debbie Downie (Tim), Susan Pulliam (Kevin), all of Tillamook. 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Don and Bertha (Berns) Averill, sister Janice Huxal, brother James King. A service was held in Kentucky.

December 26, 1952 ~ May 19, 2023

Michael Augustine Skelton was born on December 26, 1952 in Tillamook Oregon to Mary P. (DeNoble) Skelton and George W. Skelton. He passed away May 19, 2023 in Salem Oregon at the age 70 years old. Mike received his education at the Oregon School of the Deaf in Salem

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Oregon. Mike worked for Tillamook Creamery, Tillamook Air Museum, and McDonald’s in Tillamook. He survived by his sister and brother-in law Linda (Skelton) De Concini and William De Concini of Salem Oregon, his brother Paul Skelton of Tillamook Oregon, his nephew Christopher De Concini and niece Mary (De Concini) Kuhlman of Salem Oregon. His also survived by his remaining Tillamook cousins Ricki DeNoble, Tomi Dressel, Michelle Forster, and Thomas DeNoble. Private burial was held June 10, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Tillamook Oregon. Arrangements in care of Waud’s Funeral Home in Tillamook Oregon.

December 19, 1934 ~ June 13, 2023

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Phyllis was an exceptional seamstress, canned all their own fruits and vegetables from her gardens, and her Iris flower beds were stunning. She had busy hands. Even when she was sitting, she would be crocheting, quilting, knitting or embroidering.

Wildfire Mitigation Plan Preparedness

Tillamook PUD is prepared for a variety of different situations including natural disasters such as wildland fires. To remain prepared, Tillamook PUD follows a Wildfire Mitigation Plan. This plan is a guide to how Tillamook PUD mitigates, prepares, and responds to wildfire situations within the Tillamook PUD service territory.

For more information and to view the TPUD Wildfire Mitigation Plan, visit www.tpud.org/safety/wildfire-safety/ Tillamook

Graveside services to be held July 1, 2023 at 11:00, American Legion Cemetery, Nehalem, Oregon followed by a gathering at the White Clover Grange, Mohler, Oregon. Donations can be made, in honor of Phyllis, to the following: Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St, Suite 310, Wellesley Hills, MASS. 02481 or Franklin County Historical Society, 305 N 4th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301.

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Toast Breakfast, but it is at risk at press time. The hope is to have an Ice Cream Social later in July if the countertops can’t be completed on time. The Beach Bakeshop announced summer hours beginning June 22, with the addition of Thursdays to their schedule. Hours remain 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., but we have an extra day to enjoy their cinnamon rolls, cheddar-bacon biscones, clam chowder and all the rest.

Richard Lee Stanfill, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on June 13, 2023, at his home with his wife, Patricia, daughter Calli and son-in-law by his side.

Born on December 19, 1934 to Thomas Kenneth Stanfill and Lillian Marie Hutchens in Portland, Oregon.

He is survived by his wife Patricia and 4 daughters Lorene Blakeney, Teresa Mock, Calli Mock (Tom), Debbie Carr (Mike), 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a brother Terry Stanfill (Wanda).

Although his passing brings immense sadness, Richard is reunited in heaven with his daughter Dawna Ullman and grandson Nicholas.

He is also preceded in death by his brothers Floyd, Clarence, Thomas, and sisters Edith, Esther, and Waneta. He served in the army in communications during the Korean war and worked at Freightliner for 18 years as a Components Manager. After leaving Freightliner he decided to follow his dream of wood carving and owning his own businesses while buying and selling real estate up until in his late 80’s with his wife’s faithful help. Many will remember his first business, Netarts Table Factory. He led a remarkable life full of love, accomplishments, and cherished memories. His legacy lives on through his letters to officials “trying to make it a better tomorrow” for his family, friends, and others. Many will remember him fondly as a great storyteller and generous soul. He loved to play cards at the Elks and was referred to as the “Grand Wizard” and “Tricky Dickie” as he skillfully cleared the table. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate caregivers at hospice, whose kindness and support brought comfort during his final days. Upon his wishes there shall be no graveside service. There will be a celebration of life held at the Moose Lodge on August 20, 2023 at 3:00 pm in Tillamook.

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HH23-283 MOHLER COOP ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

The Mohler Coop Annual Shareholders meeting will be held on the 13th day of July, 2023 a 9:00 am at the Nehalem Bay Wastewater Agency Meeting Room. The annual report will be presented. Zoom is available, contact Mohler Coop Store for the link.

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HH23-282 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK In the Matter of the Marriage of STEPHEN MICHAEL HANNAM,(DECEASED) KATLIN THOMPSON.SUCCESSOR PARTY OF INTEREST, Petitioner, AND LYNN MARIE HANNAM Respondent. CASE NO:

18DR20948 ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE: REOPEN DISSOLU-

TION CASE BASED ON the motion of Lynn Marie Hannam and the declaration on file herein, and it appearing that the Motion has merit, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: Katlin Thompson shall appear and show cause, why the aboveentitled Court should not reopen the above captioned case to divide personal property acquired during the marriage which was not divided in the dissolution proceeding, as authorized by ORS 107.452.NOTICE FOR POSTJUDGMENT MODIFICATION

You must file a response in writing to this order within thirty (30) days from the date this order is served upon you. If you do not file a written response within such time, the other side may automatically be given the relief against you which the other side is requesting in the attached motion. In order to file a response in writing, you must do the following things:

(1) Your written response must contain the title and number of the case. (2) Your written response must specify the item or items of relief requested by the other side which you oppose and counter motions, if any. In addition, you will need to file supporting affidavits or declarations setting forth the reasons you oppose the requested relief, and facts supporting your counter motion, if any.

(3) Your written response must be signed by you and must contain your current mailing address. All future notices and documents in this case will be sent to you at the address listed on your written response unless and until you file in this case a written notice of a change of such address and the court will proceed on the assumption that you have received all communications and documents

mailed to you at your current address on file in this case.

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Your written response together with supporting materials must be mailed or presented to the clerk of the court so as to actually reach the clerk of the court within the time stated above.

(5) Your written response must be accompanied by payment of any filing fee required by law for the filing of the response or you must obtain a court order waiving or deferring such filing fee(s). You should contact the clerk of the court if you have any questions concerning a filing fee. (6) At or before the time to file your written response with the clerk of the court, you must serve a copy of the response together with a copy of supporting materials on the attorney for the other side, or on the other side personally, if the other side is not represented by an attorney and you must attach to the response which you file with the clerk a certificate showing that you have served a copy of the response on the attorney for the other side or on the other side personally. If you file a written response in the manner and within the time stated above, the court will decide whether or not to grant the relief requested by the other side and you will be notified by mail of the court’s decision. If you have any questions, you should contact an attorney immediately.

HH23-281 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CLASSIFYING TAXES AND SPECIFYING THE AUTHORIZED USES OF BOND PROCEEDS The Nehalem Bay Health District, Tillamook County, Oregon (the “District”), hereby gives notice that on June 14, 2023, the Board of Directors of the District adopted its Resolution No. 2023-06 (the “Resolution”). The Resolution classifies the ad valorem taxes to be levied upon all of the taxable property within the District for the purpose of paying principal and interest on the District’s general obligation bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,250,000 to be issued in one or more series, from time

to time, approved by the legal voters of the District at the election held May 16, 2023, as not being subject to the limits of sections 11 and 11b, Article XI of the Oregon Constitution. Complete copies of the Resolution may be obtained by contacting Jennie Meyers, Recorder/Secretary, Nehalem Bay Health District, Tillamook County, Oregon, 270 Rowe St., Wheeler, Oregon 97147, Telephone: (503) 368-5119. Judicial review of the District’s classification of such taxes and specification of authorized uses may be sought within 60 days of the date of the Resolution pursuant to ORS 305.583. This Notice is published pursuant to ORS 305.583 and ORS 310.145. NEHALEM

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HH23-280 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF MULTNOMAH Case No. 22CV28471

NOTICE OF RECEIVERSHIP AND AUTOMATIC STAY

In re: CATHAY BANK, a California banking corporation, successor by merger to Far East National Bank, v. MARK S. HEMSTREET, an individual; SHILO MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, an Oregon corporation; CASCADE HOTEL CORPORATION, an Oregon corporation; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive (“Defendants”).

To: All Creditors of Defendants and Other Interested Persons:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on June 7, 2023, the Circuit

Court of the State of Oregon for Multnomah County in the abovecaptioned case entered an Order Granting Motion for Appointment of Receiver (the “Order”). This Notice is provided pursuant to ORS 37.330 of the Oregon Receivership Code (the “Code”).

The Order appoints Brian Weiss as receiver (the “Receiver”) to exclusively possess, manage, and

control Shilo Management Corporation (“SMC”), Cascade Hotel Corporation (‘’CHC”), and Mark S. Hemstreet’s (i) membership interests in: Shilo Inn, Elko, LLC; Shilo Inn, Killeen, LLC; Shilo Inn, Klamath Falls, LLC; Shilo Inn, Newport, LLC; Shilo Inn Seaside Oceanfront, LLC; and Shilo Inn, Yuma, LLC (the “Non-Debtor Shilo Inns”), (ii) stock in: Shilo Elko Corp.; Shilo Klamath Falls Corp. Shilo Newport Corp.; Shilo Seaside Oceanfront Corp.; Castle Dome Hotel (2) Corp.; and Shilo Office Campus Manager Corp. (the “Non-Debtor Manager Corporations”), and (iii) membership interests in: Shilo Inn, Tillamook, LLC; Shilo Inn Helena, LLC; and Shilo Office Campus, LLC (the “Additional LLCs”) (the Non-Debtor Shilo Inns, the Non-Debtor Manager Corporations, and the Additional LLCs, collectively, the “Hemstreet Companies;” SMC, CHC, and the Hemstreet Companies, collectively, the “Estate Property”) and to otherwise act as the Receiver for Defendants as provided in the Order.

A. Notice of Automatic Stay. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to ORS 37.220, that the entry of the Order operates as an automatic stay, applicable to all persons and entities, against most collection activities and the commencement or continuation of a judicial, administrative or other action or proceeding against Defendants. This means that creditors generally may not take actions to collect debts from the Defendants, Estate Property, or the receivership estate, or attempt to interfere with or exercise control over assets of the receivership estate. For example, while the stay is in effect, creditors cannot sue, repossess property, or otherwise try to collect from assets of the receivership estate. Persons who knowingly violate the stay may be required to pay actual damages, costs, and reasonable attorney fees incurred as a result of the violation. See ORS 37.220 (7).

Busy vet practice needs Full-time Veterinary Technician

Must be able to multitask, great communication skills and be a team player. Ask about benefits and pay, DOE. Email resume to pioneervethospital@gmail.com OR bring into Pioneer Veterinary Hospital, 801 Main Ave, Tillamook, OR 97141.

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Great opportunities at Tillamook

Cheese Operator (swing) Tillamook

Compensation $21.41

Utility Operator (Boardman)

Compensation $17.32/hr

Packaging Sanitation-graveyard (Tillamook)

Compensation $23.21/hr

Packaging Operator (Tillamook)

Compensation $20.85/hr

Commercial Truck Driver (Tillamook)

Compensation $27.32/hr

Ice Cream-swing (Tillamook)

Compensation $22.90/hr

Please check out our website for more information on these and other great opportunities www.tillamook.com or contact scunningham@tillamook.com

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Visitor Center – Custodian (Seasonal, Part-time and Full-time positions are now available)

The Tillamook Custodian is courteous, helpful, and enthusiastic with extraordinary guest service skills to work in our fastpaced Visitors’ Center. The Custodian is responsible for cleaning the facilities of the Visitor Center to help make every guest experience a memorable one. The Brand Ambassador maintains Tillamook’s Shared Values, creating a world-class guest experience to the one million guests that visit annually, and supports in the Creamery’s daily operations.

Visitor Center - Custodial Lead

The Custodial Lead works together with the Custodial Supervisor to contribute to successful day-to-day operations. This position is responsible for on the ground support, training, and directing of the custodial team. This position will be responsible for upholding brand, health, and safety standards by maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the Creamery inside and out, providing consistent and clear communication with their team and supervisor, assisting with basic maintenance repairs, as well as all other responsibilities directed by the management team.

For all of these positions a high school diploma or GED is required along with one year of custodial experience. Please check out our website for more information on these and other great opportunities www.tillamook.com or contact Kaitlyn Cobb at kcobb@tillamook.com. H22229

The terms of the Order also generally prohibit Defendants and their members, agents, representatives, and employees from interfering in any way with the Receiver’s management and operation of the Estate Property and custody and control of the

Housing Coordinator

CARE seeks a permanent full-time housing coordinator. Responsibilities include case management for people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, or recently housed. Experience with case management and past work with low-income people.

Bilingual English and Spanish a plus.

$18-20 DOE, benefits included.

Receptionist/ Low Income Home Energy

Assistance (LIHEAP) intake worker

CARE seeks an intake worker to coordinate outreach, screen applicants, complete applications and maintain records for our Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Qualified candidates will have good customer service and computer skills, be well organized, and have the ability to work with all types of people. Patience and a non-judgment attitude required. Social services experience helpful.

Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Applications available at www.careinc.org employment page

CARE office 2310 First St. Suite 2, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-5261

Now Hiring in Oceanside and Rockaway Beach!

Seasonal Housekeepers - $24hr - $25/hr until 9/30/2023

Seasonal Maintenance Runner- $24/hr until 9/30/2023

Seasonal Linen Specialists - $22/hr until 9/30/2023

Sign-On Bonus up to $500.00 401K with Match  PTO and employee discounts

Apply today at Vacasa.com/careers, email careers@vacasa.com, text Vacasa to 97122 or reach out directly to Shannon.Thomas@vacasa.com / 971-610-2392.

Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN]

Part time position (24 hours weekly) w/excellent benefits.

Compensation: $29 - $39 Hourly, DOE Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse [Part Time 24 Hours per Week] as a health provider for its Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT). The LPN provides health care coordination, client support, and triage in home and community settings to adults presenting with severe and persistent mental illness.

Tillamook Family Counseling Center is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at http://tfcc.bamboohr.com/jobs. Be sure to submit an online application and upload your resume. Any questions, please visit us online at http://tfcc.org.

City of Nehalem Job Announcement City Manager

Extended Application Deadline: June 30, 2023

The City of Nehalem is seeking its next full-time City Manager/Recorder.

Under the general direction of the City Council, the City Manager serves as the administrative officer for the City, and acts as the City’s Personnel Officer, Budget Officer, and City Recorder.

The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 – $95,000, plus an excellent health benefits package and SEP-IRA retirement plan.

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PCJWSA currently has a job opening for the position of Seasonal Laborer. This is a temporary position that will be available during the months of June, July, and August to assist with building and groundskeeping needs.

This is a full-time position with an hourly wage of $16.00/hr. Application forms and additional information about job duties and minimum qualifications for this position are available online at www.pcjwsa.com Send completed job application to PCJWSA, PO Box 520, Pacific City, OR 97135 or email to rdeloe@pcjwsa.com. Position open until filled.

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the life wisdom gained through your own lived experience of recovery as well as a change agent for hope.

Benefits: Dental Vision and Medical-prescription coverage. HSA and FSA plans. 9 paid holidays a year, paid sick leave and vacation time. Vacation starts out at 8 hours a month with increases over time. Generous retirement program: non-contributory 403(b), we put in 9% of your salary and you are vested after 6 months.

For complete job description and application visit the city’s website at www.nehalem.gov/jobs Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, completed city job application, and responses to supplemental questions for consideration. Applications can be brought to City Hall, mailed to Phil Chick, Mayor, City of Nehalem, PO Box 143, Nehalem, OR 97131 or emailed to pchick@nehalem.gov, so that it H21629

To see our complete job description and to apply go to http://tfcc.bamboohr.com/jobs. Be sure to submit an online application and upload your resume. Any questions, please visit us online at http://tfcc.org or contact us at jobs@tfcc.org

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TillamookSchoolDistrictNo.9

Tillamook School District No. 9

Certified:

Classified

WilsonRiverHighSchoolCounselor,2023/24SchoolYear@WRS(30T-24)

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• SocialStudiesTeacher@THS(34T-24)

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• SpEdTeacher,2023/24SchoolYear@East(35T-24)

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InstructionalCoach@SouthPrairie(37T-24)

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• HealthandDiscoveryTeacher@THS(38T-24)

Classified:

• TitleIEA,.5FTE@SouthPrairie(25-23)

• GeneralEducationalAssistant,1.0FTE,1PositionAvailable,2023/24SchoolYear@TJHS(10-24)

EagletProgramChildcare-GeneralEducationalAssistant,2Positions,.5FTE@WRS(07-24)

• Custodian,0.5FTE@Liberty(13-24)

• SchoolBusDriver,2023/24SchoolYear@Transportation(14-24) SpEdEducationalAssistant,2023/24SchoolYear@East(16-24)

• GeneralEA,3.75hrs/day@East(19-24)

• GeneralEducationalAssistant-Behavior,1.0FTE@SouthPrairie(20-24) EducationalAssistant1.0FTE@SouthPrairie(23-24)

• EagletProgramChildcare-GeneralEducationalAssistant,1.0FTE@WilsonRiverSchool(26-24)

ExtraDuty

• TemporarySummerMaintenanceCrew,2Positions@Transportation(87-23)

• DramaClubAdvisor@THS(25X-24) HeadGirlsTennisCoach@THS(26X-24)

Toviewjobdetails,qualificationsandmorejobpostings,visitourwebsite www.tillamook.k12.or.us

Questions?Contact:HannahSnowRoberts, snowh@tillamook.k12.or.us,(503)842-4414,ext.1200 Fulltimeemployeesareentitledtoexcellentbenefits,includinghealthinsuranceandretirementbenefits(PERS).TillamookSchool Districtisanequalopportunityeducatorandemployer.Allemployeesmustpassacriminalbackground/fingerprintcheck.

POSITIONS:

District-wide

Neah-Kah-Nie High School

NKN HS Head Secretary, #478

NKN HS Custodian 1, #480

NKN MS/HS Library/Media Assistant, #481

23-24 Head Baseball Coach, #475

Garibaldi Grade School

Nehalem Elementary School

Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School

Summer Enrichment Staff-Drama Teacher & Cooking Teacher, #482

SUBSTITUTES NEEDED – PLEASE CONTACT ESS.COM

Teacher Substitutes

Classroom, Secretarial, Cafeteria, and Custodial Substitutes Needed

To apply for any substitute position please go to ESS.com, click on Job Seeker, then type in Neah-Kah-Nie School District and follow the application process.

To apply for any of the positions, except for substitute positions, go to TalentEd at https://neahkahnie.schoolrecruiter.net/

For More Information Contact:

Kathie Sellars, Administrative Assistant

Neah-Kah-Nie School District

PO Box 28/504 N. Third Avenue

Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

Phone (503) 355-3506

Vacancy announcements can be found on our website at www.nknsd.org

Neah-Kah-Nie School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer Click on this QR code to go straight to our current vacancies.

sented by Counsel: If you are a creditor or interested party who is represented by counsel, you must notify the Receiver and the Receiver’s attorney of such representation and provide contact information for your counsel.

Such notification may be sent to the Receiver and the Receiver’s attorney by first class mail and/ or by email using the contact information and addresses shown above in Sections D and E. G.

Requesting Special Notice: If you desire further Information regarding the receivership, or wish to receive special notice of actions taken or proposed in the receivership, you must provide your name, contact information, and the post-office and email addresses of the creditor/interested party and attorney (if any) to the Receiver’s counsel’s office as fol-

lows: Tonkon Torp LLP Attn: Megan Holley 888 SW 5th Ave Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97204

Email: Megan.Holley@tonkon. com

Please note, you may not receive notice of further proceedings unless you specifically request to be placed on the special notice list.

Dated this 27 day of June, 2023.

TONKON TORP LLP By s/ Ava

Schoen Timothy J. Conway, OSB No. 851752 Ava Schoen, OSB No. 044072 Danny Newman, OSB No. 200518 tim.conway@tonkon.com ava.schoen@tonkon.com danny. newman@tonkon.com Attorneys for Brian Weiss, Receiver

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JLF 23-128446 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Newel T. Chicks,

a single man, whose address is 264 S Falcon Street, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136 as grantor to Ticor Title Company of Oregon, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for SecurityNational Mortgage Company, its successors and assigns, as named Beneficiary, dated October 15, 2019, recorded October 17, 2019, in the mortgage records of Tillamook County, Oregon, as Instrument No. 2019-06463, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC is the present Beneficiary as defined by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real property: Lots 18, 19, and 20, Block 19, ROCKAWAY BEACH, in the County of Tillamook, State of Oregon; together with a nonexclusive ingress and egress easement over that portion of Lot 4, Block 19 which lies Southerly of a straight line between the Northeast and Southwest corners thereof, and that portion of Lot 5, Block 19 which lies Northerly of a straight line between the Northeast and Southwest corners thereof. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 264 S Falcon Street, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Monthly payments in the sum of $1,401.23, from October 1, 2022 and monthly payments in the sum of $1,425.45, from December 1, 2022 plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of

$451.31, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $232,962.97, together with accrued interest in the sum of $6,159.16 through May 15, 2023, together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.75% per annum from May 16, 2023, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $451.31, together with all costs, disbursements, and/ or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on October 4, 2023, at the hour of 1:00 PM PT, in accord with the standard time established by ORS 187.110, at the southern front entrance to the Tillamook County Courthouse, located at 201 Laurel Avenue, in the City of Tillamook, OR, County of Tillamook, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than

five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/ Payoffs - ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject

RTI-Nehalem Telecom “RTI” is an Independent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) telecommunications service provider offering basic telephone service within its service territory. Service rates offered for the 368 exchange are as follows:

The basic services offered to all consumers in the RTI exchange territories are at the rates, terms and conditions specified in RTI’s tariffs. If you have questions regarding RTI’s services, please call toll free (800)350-5036 or visit our business office at 35790 7TH St. Nehalem Oregon. Further information is available on our website at www.rtci.net

RTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lifeline assistance programs are available to low-income individuals. To apply for Lifeline services, please contact Public Utility Commission/Oregon Lifeline program. Lifeline service is designed to assist low-income households with monthly bills for local telephone service or Broadband services Toll blocking is available at no charge for qualifying low-income customers.

Hi, I’m Oliver. I’m the busiest of three brothers. I’m the go fast kitty. I will do best if one of my brothers could go home with me or if I can go to a home that has another kitty that I can play with. My brothers, Brave and Jax, and I are living with Auntie Tesha in Tillamook. I’m a handsome black DLH boy who was born on 04-04-23. We’re 10 weeks old now. My brothers and I were born in the home where our mommy and dad lived. They were not spayed or neutered, and suddenly, we were there. Surprise! The lady of the house was very nice, but she didn’t have room to keep us. She has a dog and Mommy and Dad. (They’re spayed and neutered now, by the way.) On 05-30-23, we were surrendered to United Paws. That’s when we moved in with our foster mom. I even have my own ID# 230064. Now we’re old enough and big enough to start our next adventure, finding our forever home(s). Here’s the app that you’ll want to take me/us home. https://unitedpaws.wordpress.com/ online-adoption-application

OR

RTI-Nehalem Telecom SERVICE RATES

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property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www.logs. com/janeway_law_firm. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. Dated: 05-17-2023 JANE-

WAY LAW FIRM, LLC, Successor Trustee 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 www.logs.com/janeway_ law_firm Telephone: (360) 2602253 Toll-free: 1-800-970-5647

JLF 23-128446 NPP0435285

To: HEADLIGHT HERALD 06/20/2023, 06/27/2023, 07/04/2023, 07/11/2023

HH23-260 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK

Department Case No. 23PB03011 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of CANDICE ANN PARKER, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Hannah L. Hood has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned attorney for the personal representative at PO Box 86100, Portland, OR 972860100, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published on June 13 2023. Hannah L. Hood Personal Representative Tiffany A. Elkins, OSB No. 033110 Reeves, Kahn, Hennessy & Elkins Attorneys for Personal Representative PO Box 86100 Portland, OR 97286-0100 Tel (503) 777-5473 Fax (503) 777-8566 Email telkins@rke-law.com

HH23-107 NOTICE OF TILLAMOOK COUNTY HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Tillamook County Housing Commission will hold a regularly sched-

uled meeting the first Thursday of every month beginning at 9:00am at the Port of Tillamook Bay Conference Center, 4000 Blimp Boulevard, Tillamook, Oregon. The public is welcome to attend. Meeting materials including a link to attend the meeting virtually and teleconference access information can be found at the Tillamook County Housing Commission webpage, located at https://www. co.tillamook.or.us/gov/comdev/ housingcommission/housing. htm. A public comment period is held at the end of every meeting. Contact Thomas (TJ) Fiorelli, Housing Coordinator, at (503) 842-3408 ext. 3419 or tfiorell@ co.tillamook.or.us if you have any questions regarding the meeting or if assistance is needed to access the meeting.

Crossword answers on page B7

When voting is over winners will be announced in a pull out special section, Best of Tillamook County, Readers’ Choice Awards

Tillamook County Church Services

Bay City

BAY CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A warm and friendly congregation.

5695 D Street, Bay City, OR, (503) 377-2679, Pastor David Hurd. Worship Service 10 a.m., Fellowship downstairs afterwards.

https://www.facebook.com/BayCityOregonUMC

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors!

Cloverdale

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

34560 Parkway Dr., (mailing: P.O. Box 9)

Cloverdale, OR 97112 (503) 392-3685

Pastor: Rev. Angelo Te

Mass Schedule: Saturday No Mass

Sunday (10:30 a.m.)

Weekdays: Friday (11 a.m.)

Confessions: By appointment

WI-NE-MA CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Wi-Ne-Ma Campground. 5195 Winema

Road, 7 miles south of Cloverdale

Kyle French, Minister. (971) 237-2378

info@winemachurch.net

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

Garibaldi

NORTH COAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

309 3rd St., (503) 322-3626

Pastor Sam McRae

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

We invite you to join us.

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. Pastor Aaron Carlson,

Adult & Youth Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Nursery available Handicap Accessible

Small Groups Website: www.netartsfriends.org All are welcome! Pacific City NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35305 Brooten Road, (503) 965-6229 www.nestuccavalleypc.org

Weekly Bible study group Fridays at 10 a.m. Open communion the first Sunday of each month Regular services Sunday 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome PACIFIC COAST BIBLE CHURCH 35220 Brooten Road (Adjacent Post Office) Pastor Dan Mason (503) 926-8234

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Website: pacificcoastbiblechurch.com

Rockaway Beach ST. MARY BY THE SEA

CATHOLIC CHURCH

275 S. Pacific St. (mailing: P. O. Box 390) Rockaway, OR 97136 (503-355-2661) e-mail: stmarys1927@gmail.com

Administrator: Fr. MacDonald Akuti Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.) Sunday (8:30 a.m.) (10:30 a.m.)

Weekdays: Monday (9:30 a.m.)

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

Confessions: Saturday (4 p.m.)

Tillamook

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (CBA) 5640 U.S. 101 South 2 miles south of Tillamook (503) 842-5598 https://bbc-tillamook.faithlifesites.com

9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages

11a.m. Morning Worship

6 p.m. Evening Service

Nursery provided for all services

Everyone Welcome

CHURCH OF CHRIST TILLAMOOK

2506 1st Street, (503) 842-4393

Preacher: Larry Owens Sunday: Adult Classes & Children’s Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service: 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome! Enter to worship…Leave to serve.

TILLAMOOK NAZARENE

2611 3rd, (503) 842-2549

Pastor Josh Myers

Sunday: Growth Groups: 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service and Children’s activities: 11 a.m.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery 5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

A place for the whole family to Connect, Grow and Serve.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

302 Grove Ave. (503) 842-4823

Sunday Services:

9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class and Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship Where love transforms hearts and lives.

LIFECHANGE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

3500 Alder Lane, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-9300

www.lifechangefellowship.com

Pastor Brad Smith

Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning followed by Worship and Message at 11 a.m. Come worship with us, enjoy the live music. Bible studies and an assortment of activities throughout the week. Let’s worship our Lord together. We will show you how much WE CARE!

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

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

Pastor Mary Peterson 10 a.m. Worship

Everyone is Welcome

EMMANUEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Services 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Meeting at 1113 9th Street, Tillamook, OR 97141

Bible Study Thursday 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 1113 9th St., Tillamook, OR 97141

Pastor Sterling Hanakahi (503) 842-7864

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

2203 4th St., (503) 842-6213

Senior Pastor: Dean Crist

Sunday Prayer at 8:45 a.m.

Worship Celebration at 9:15 a.m.

Classes for all ages at 11 a.m.

Casual attire. Nursery facilities and handicapped accessible.

Programs available for youth of all ages.

Travelers and newcomers welcome.

OCEAN BREEZE BAPTIST CHURCH

2500 Nielsen Road, (503) 842-1446

Pastor Kevin Birdsong

Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer Meeting, King’s Kids and Teen Power Hour 6 p.m.

“The end of your search for a friendly church.”

www.oceanbreezebaptist.com

ST. ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Co-Rectors: The Revs. Ali and George Lufkin 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6192 email: stalbans.tillamook@gmail.com

10 a.m. Worship Sundays & Wednesdays

Everyone is welcome; Bienvenidos

TILLAMOOK CHRISTIAN CENTER 701 Marolf Loop Rd, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6555

www.tillamookchristiancenter.com

9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service (Sunday) 3 p.m. Bi-Lingual Service (Sunday) Bible Studies and small groups available during the week.

TILLAMOOK SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 2610 1st St., (503) 842-7182  tillamookadventist.net

Pastor Tim Mayne Kid’s Program: Saturdays 10 a.m. Sabbath Service: Saturdays 11 a.m. or live on church FB page Weekly Bible Study: Tues 7 p.m. Lower Level & on FB Community Services: Tues & Thurs, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Christian Radio Station: KGLS-LP 99.1 FM Handicap accessible All are Welcome!!

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 2411 Fifth St. (mailing: 2410 Fifth St.) Tillamook, OR 97141, (503) 842-6647 email: sacredheart2405@gmail.com

www.tillamoooksacredheart.org

Pastor: Rev. Angelo Te

Mass Schedule: Saturday (5 p.m.)

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