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North Coast Express service kicks off

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and representatives from Senator Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden’s offices gathered at the Sunset Transit Center in Beaverton on May 23, for the inaugural departure of the North Coast Express.

A pilot program from the Oregon Coast Visitors’ Association (OCVA), the express will offer two routes to the north coast departing from and returning to the transit center Friday through Sunday, aimed at giving day trippers and weekend visitors a vehicle-free way to access the north coast.

“I’m thrilled that there’s going to be a new and convenient transit option to get to the north coast without a car,” Bonamici said at the ceremony.

OCVA is partnering with ecoShuttle Charters and Tours of Sherwood to operate the routes, with 54-seat buses equipped with WiFi, charging ports and restrooms transporting customers. The two daily express routes will leave Beaverton at 9:15 each morning, with one heading to Tillamook County on Highway 6 and the other to Clatsop County on Highway 26.

The southern route through Tillamook County will first stop at the Tillamook County Creamery, before continuing north on Highway 101 to Astoria, with stops in Rockaway Beach, Cannon Beach and Seaside along the way. It will then turn around and make the same stops on its southbound trip, before returning to Beaverton, arriving at 9:15 p.m.

The northern route will first stop in Astoria before making the south bound trip on 101 to the creamery, with the same stops, and returning to Astoria before its nightly trip back to Beaverton.

Finn Johnson, OCVA’s Destina-

tion Stewardship Manager, said that the buses on the coast would offer hop-on-hop-off service to passengers, allowing multiple stops in different communities for visitors, but that passengers would need to return to Beaverton on the same bus that transported them to the coast. Additionally, OCVA is partnering with the Tillamook County Transportation District to offer riders access to the district’s route network as part of their fare.

Johnson said that the service, which OCVA has committed to operating this year and next, is aimed at reducing the challenges faced by coastal communities during the

busy tourist season, especially traffic congestion and the environmental impacts of personal vehicle use.

“Today we’re very thrilled to announce the launch of the north coast express, a new pilot service that’s going to make traveling to the coast without a car faster, more comfortable and more enjoyable than ever before,” Johnson said at the event.

OCVA’s Executive Director Marcus Hinz said that the shuttles had a combined 40 passengers booked for the second day of operations on May 24. Hinz said that the group was making a concerted advertising push for the service, especially focusing on people living

near bus lines that serve the Sunset Transit Center with plans to reach out to area neighborhood associations soon. At the press conference, after Johnson and Bonamici spoke, representatives from Merkley and Wyden’s offices spoke, as did TriMet’s Director of Public Access and Innovation John Gardner and Travel Oregon’s Allie Gardner. Tickets for the service cost $34.99 and passengers can bring large items for an additional $10. The buses are ADA compatible, but Johnson asked that passengers with disabilities reach out ahead of time to allow staff to prepare for them.

A Tribute to our Heroes

Henson Plaza dedication scheduled

Doug Henson Plaza, on Second Street between Main and Pacific Avenues, will be officially dedicated on June 7 at 11 a.m.

Tillamook City Council bestowed the honor last June to honor Henson, a Vietnam Veteran and longtime city councilor who was a fixture in the community until his passing in May of last year.

TLT increase on track for runoff

Barring a shift in ballots with missing or unverified signatures, the vote on a measure raising Tillamook County’s transient lodging tax will head to a hand recount before election results are certified on June 16.

Updated results from Tillamook County Clerk Christy Nyseth’s office released on May 29, showed that in the week following election day, ballots received by mail had narrowed the margin between yes and no votes on the measure to just 11, below the threshold of 17 votes that would trigger a recount.

Measure 29-183 seeks to increase Tillamook County’s transient lodging tax (TLT) rate from 10% to 14% and was advanced by county commissioners in response to a budget crunch in the county government.

A concerted campaign was mounted against the proposed measure by members of the lodging industry, who argued that the increase would negatively impact their already-tight bottom lines. After the first round of vote results were released on May 20, election night, the measure had received 21 more no votes that yes, with more than 7,000 votes counted. By May 22, with more than 9,000 votes counted, the margin had fallen to 20.

Oregon statute requires that a recount be conducted in an election on a ballot measure if the margin between yes and no votes is less than one fifth of one percent of the total votes cast for and against the measure.

With 8,981 votes tallied as of May 29, the threshold for a mandatory recount was 17.9 votes, and 4,496 no votes had been cast, with 4,485 yes.

All ballots with verified signatures have now been tabulated, but those with challenged signatures or lacking signatures altogether can still be verified inperson by their caster until June 10. Nyseth told the Headlight Herald that there are 110 ballots with challenged signatures or unsigned envelopes.

Nyseth said that if that deadline passes and the margin is still below the threshold, her office will conduct an automatic recount prior to the certification date of June 16.

Results held in all other races across the county in the updated election results, including support for a bond for the Tillamook School District and an operating levy for the Neah-Kah-Nie School district.

Headlight file photos

(Top) Henson Plaza, a popular spot for community events hosts Halloween in downtown Tillamook. (Left) Tillamook City Councilman Doug Henson who spearheaded the plaza project while in office.

John Gardner, TriMet’s Director of Public Access and Innovation, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Travel Oregon’s Allie Gardner and Alanna Kieffer, owner of Shifting Tides, in front of the bus preparing to depart on the inaugural service of the express’s northern route.

Several hundred residents gathered at Nehalem Bay Cemetery on Monday, May 26, to mark Memorial Day and honor fallen veterans. Photo by Hal McMahan

NCRD welcomes new executive director

WILL CHAPPELL

Headlight Editor

Nehalem’s North County Recreation District greeted a new executive director in early May, with Justin Smith taking over the role from Barbara McCann.

Smith comes to the North County Recreation District (NCRD) from the Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District in Seaside, bringing a background in aquatics and youth programming to the role, and said that he is excited for the opening of the district’s new pool facility in early July.

“It’s going to be huge,” Smith said, “I just feel like it’s going to bring dollars to this town in particular, dollars to the town of Manzanita and then just a place for the community to play.”

Smith was born and raised in a suburb of Sydney, Australia, and first came to the United States in his early 20s to work seasonally at a YMCA summer camp in Potosi, Missouri. There, Smith met his wife, and after a brief stint in Australia, the pair settled in the Kansas City area, where Smith worked as aquatics director for the local YMCA.

By 2015, yearning for a life closer to the water, Smith applied for the aquatics director position with the Sunset Empire in Seaside and made the move to the Oregon Coast.

During his time in Seaside, Smith rose to become director of programs, the second highest position at the district, and especially focused on expanding youth programs. Smith said that

one of his proudest accomplishments in Seaside was the district’s purchase of the old middle school building, which was used to add infant and toddler programs and more than double the size of the organization’s youth offerings. Another point of pride from his time in Sea-

side was bringing the Seaside Kids youth sports program under the Sunset Empire’s umbrella and taking over coordinating its logistics.

As he worked in Seaside, Smith said that his curiosity had always been piqued by the NCRD, ever since a visit early in his time in Seaside while scouting locations for a surf camp in Oswald West State Park.

“I hear about this old pool in the basement, and back then we came, and we got a tour and everything; I just fell in love with this place,” Smith said. “I was like, oh, this is awesome.”

When the job opened last year, Smith said that he decided to throw his hat in the ring, and after his selection and a pre-planned trip to Australia, his first in a decade, Smith took over as executive

director on May 8. Smith arrives at an exciting time for the district, as its pool facility nears completion, with water going into the pools in the week before Memorial Day and staff training being organized for June. Smith said that he expects a soft opening will precede an official grand opening ceremony sometime in early July and that he plans to spend much of his time in the next year focused on the pool’s operations, including by seeking residents’ input through a survey this summer.

“I’d really like to just get this pool open, find a way to get a survey out there for the summer, maybe three months, see how much feedback we can get, re-shift gears and then focus on that space,” Smith said.

Smith said that beyond determining hours and coordinating programs, he expects that the addition of new parking near the aquatics center may lead to a shift in where people enter the district, which could necessitate a change in reception staffing. Beyond that, Smith said that he hopes to work with the Neah-Kah-Nie School District to expand NCRD’s after school program for Nehalem Elementary students, potentially by hosting it at the school, and to take advantage of opportunities opened by the new pool to expand NCRD’s water safety training for students.

“I think there’s a way we can change that too and expand it, but it’s just going to come down to what does the school district want to see in that program,” Smith said.

Salmonberry Trail agency prepares for sunset

After agreeing to sunset their agency and roll it into the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department in March, members of the Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency preliminarily approved a memorandum of understanding for that move on May 27. That document will now be reviewed by the governing bodies of the various entities, edited as necessary and approved, while a charter for the committee, an agreement with the Salmonberry Trail Foundation and trail segment operating agreement are being developed.

The discussions come as the agency’s founding

agreement is set to expire at the end of September and the group looks for the best structure to help bring construction of the envisioned 82-mile trail to fruition. The Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency (STIA) was founded in 2015 consisting of representatives from various stakeholders involved in the trail, including Tillamook and Washington Counties, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) and the Port of Tillamook Bay. STIA was created primarily to serve as a lease holder with the Port of Tillamook Bay, the owner of the rail line that fell into disuse after a 2007 storm, and its founding documents set up a ten-year timeframe

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for its existence. Last fall, members of the agency began discussions on how to move forward once the agreement forming the agency expires at the end of September 2025. They agreed that transferring the lease to OPRD and forming a committee at the department to handle the trail’s governance while funding a staff position at the department would be the best path forward, and tasked Mike Cafferata, an ODF staffer temporarily assigned to the project, with fleshing out

details of such a move.

In March, Cafferata proposed that the lease for the railway be transferred to OPRD and that the members of STIA plus the Salmonberry Trail Foundation form an advisory committee at the department to govern the trail.

In this formulation, the counties and ODF would serve as sponsors, performing the initial review of proposed segments in their bounds before partnering with cities or other entities proposing segments to

present proposals to OPRD for final approval. Cafferata said that the counties and ODF would need to cosign agreements between OPRD and trail builders for segment leases and that OPRD would contribute experience and expertise. Each member of the committee will contribute funds to help pay for an OPRD staffer’s time spent in support of the trail.

At the May meeting, Cafferata presented the draft memorandum of understanding based on the March discussions. The memorandum included an introduction explaining the document’s purpose and agreements to formalize the various entities roles on the sponsor committee. Cafferata said that the memorandum incorporated the current planning and visioning documents that had been developed for the trail, to speed the process up.

In the memorandum, Tillamook County assumes responsibility for leading development of the coastal section between the city of Tillamook and the unincorporated community of Mohler, with ODF taking the lead on the canyons and rivers section and Washington County assuming responsibility on its side of the trail.

Leadership responsibilities will include developing maintenance plans for sections and providing discretionary funds to different projects.

The Salmonberry Trail Foundation would take the lead on promoting publicprivate partnerships in support of the trail, while the Port of Tillamook Bay would be ex-officio mem-

bers, offering input on questions relating to the rail lease.

In addition to delineating these roles, the memorandum also included liability and indemnification sections borrowed from another trail, which are currently under review by the Oregon Department of Justice. Cafferata asked that the member agencies review the document and submit any desired changes by June 6, at which point he will update the document and send an updated version to the member agencies for approval. Once the document is approved, STIA will send a letter to Oregon’s Surface Transportation Board, requesting that the railbanking agreement currently managed by STIA be transferred to OPRD.

Approval of that request will allow STIA to work with the Port of Tillamook Bay to transfer the lease from STIA to OPRD, finalizing the move and allowing STIA to officially sunset. The STIA board voted to extend STIA’s founding agreement through the end of 2026, in case the approval processes last beyond September.

While the committee members work on reviewing and approving the memorandum, Cafferata said that he would continue working on several other documents that will be needed to facilitate the changeover. These will include a charter for the sponsorship committee, an agreement with STF to facilitate their activities on the rails and a standard trail segment operating agreement for the groups that build the trail.

Justin Smith

The Reliance Creek Trestle in Washington County will have rails removed and decking and a handrail added before serving as a section of the train. Photo courtesy Salmonberry Trail Foundation

WILL CHAPPELL Headlight Editor

Tillamook County criminal convictions

Staff report

On March 27, Angelina de la Cruz Garcia Harvey, 23, pled no contest to one count of assault in the fourth degree constituting domestic violence, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about March 11. Garcia Harvey was sentenced to ten days in jail and 18 months’ supervised probation.

On March 27, Charmain Gayle Polizzi, 55, pled guilty to two counts of driving under the influence of intoxicants, class A misdemeanors, committed on or about October 16, 2024, and March 7. Polizzi was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years’ probation, her driver’s license was suspended for three years and she was assessed $2,255 in fines and fees.

On March 31, Jamie Povach Hermes Jr., 43, pled no contest to one count of failure to appear in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about November 16, 2023. Hermes was sentenced to time served in jail.

On April 1, Richard Adam Alred Jenck admitted to being in contempt of court and was sentenced to five days in jail.

On April 3, Nicholas Lawrence Gefre, 36, pled no contest to one count of criminal trespass in the first degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about February 13. Gefre was sentenced to 25 days in jail and ordered to pay $5.99 in restitution to Safeway.

On April 7, Eric Michael Kreps, 51, pled no contest to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about February 21. Kreps was sentenced to two years’ probation; his driver’s license was suspended for one year and he was ordered to pay $2,255 in fees and fines.

On April 8, Frederick Charles Vermilyea, 45, pled no contest to one count of theft in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about March 24. Vermilyea was sentenced to 14 days in jail.

On April 7, Tyler James Crabtree, 27, pled no contest to one count of harassment and one count of disorderly conduct in the second degree, both class B misdemeanors committed on or about December 10, 2024. Crabtree was sentenced to three years’ probation.

On April 10, Dezeree Re-

nee Richardson, 21, pled no contest to one count of child neglect in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about November 16, 2023. Richardson was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 18 months’ probation.

On April 11, Sukhdeep Singh, 25, pled no contest to one count of criminal driving with a suspended or revoked license, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about January 21. Singh was sentenced to two days in jail.

On April 11, Jamie Donaldson, 39, pled no contest to one count of attempt to commit the class B felony of assault in the second degree, a class C felony, committed on or about January 28. On April 16, Donaldson was sentenced to time served in jail and three years’ probation.

On April 14, Bruce Wade Looney, 57, pled guilty to one count of disorderly conduct in the second degree, a class B misdemeanor, committed on or about September 20, 2024. Looney was sentenced to 20 days in jail.

On April 14, Martin Howell Utley, 75, pled guilty to one count of failure to report as a sex offender, a class A violation, committed on or about October 18, 2023. Utley was assessed a $440 fine and ordered to pay $153 in attorney fees.

On April 17, Ona Kay Robertson, 26, pled guilty to one count of forgery in the first degree, a class C felony, committed on or about February 23. Robertson was sentenced to 30 months in prison and three years’ post-prison supervision and ordered to pay $1,650 in restitution to First Security Bank.

On April 17, Steven Randall Polley, 63, pled no contest to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about September 1, 2024. Polley was sentenced to three years’ probation and his driver’s license was suspended for one year.

On April 21, Eric Charles Nash, 50, pled no contest to one count of disorderly conduct in the second degree, a class B misdemeanor, committed on or about March 16. Nash was sentenced to 18 months’ probation and ordered to pay a $500 fine.

On April 21, Austin James Huserik, 33, pled no contest to one count of violation of wildlife law with culpable mental state, taking, angling, hunting or trapping in violation of wildlife law or rule,

unlawful taking of wildlifedecoy, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about November 23, 2024. Huserik was sentenced to three years’ probation, his hunting license was suspended for three years and he was ordered to pay $133 in attorney fees.

On April 21, Brandon Lee Prater, 38, pled no contest to one count of recklessly endangering another person, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about November 16, 2024. Prater was sentenced to one year on probation and ordered to pay a $100 fine.

On April 21, Austin Daniel Camarillo, 24, pled guilty to one count of violation of wildlife law with culpable mental state, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about September 27, 2024. Camarillo was sentenced to three years’ probation, his hunting license was suspended for three years and he was ordered to pay $2,100 in fines.

On April 21, Zachary Daniel Wingate, 28, pled no contest to one count of menacing constituting domestic violence, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about March 1. Wingate was sentenced to 18 months’ probation and order to pay $468 in fines and fees.

On April 21, Yajahira Belen Garcia-Hernandez, 21, pled guilty to one count of attempt to commit the class A misdemeanor of assault in the fourth degree, a class B misdemeanor, committed on or about March 7. GarciaHernandez was sentence to one year on probation and fined $100.

On April 22, Andrew Joseph Dawson, 34, pled no contest to one count of illegal possession of methamphetamine, an unclassified misdemeanor, committed on or about February 5, and one count of failure to appear in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about March 31. Dawson was sentenced to 10 days in jail and 18 months’ probation.

On April 25, Devin Kelly Hyde admitted to being in contempt of court and was sentenced to five days in jail.

On April 25, Nicole Marie Kremser, 44, pled guilty to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about October 30, 2023. Kramer’s driver’s license was suspended for 36 months, and she was sentenced to five days in jail and three years’ probation and

Award winning author Jane Kirkpatrick to speak

Oregon author, Jane Kirkpatrick will present her newest novel Across the Crying Sands at the Tillamook Library on June 13th at 5 p.m.

Joining her will be Wheeler’s poet Dana HunekeStone. Jane’s newest book is about the life of Mary Gerritse in 1888 who homesteaded on the Oregon coast. She becomes the first female mail carrier traveling by horse from Cannon Beach to Tillamook.

The event is free, and books will be available for sale.

The book signing event is sponsored by the Library and AAUW.

assessed $235 in fees.

On April 25, Samuel Jacob Zuidema, 38, pled no contest to one count of discarding refuse within 100 yards of state waters, a class A violation, committed on or about January 26. Zuidema was fined $500.

On April 28, DustinBryce James Munsell, 25, pled no contest to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about March 26. Munsell was sentenced to two days in jail and two years’ probation and ordered to pay $1,684 in fines and fees.

On April 28, Gregory Lewis Blount, 43, pled no contest to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about March 15. Blount’s license was suspended for one year and he was sentenced to two years’ probation and ordered to pay $2,255 in fines and fees.

On April 30, Shane Michael Close, 36, pled no contest to one count of failure to appear in the second degree, a class a misdemeanor, committed on or about December 11, 2024. Close was sentenced to 18 months’ probation.

On May 2, Bradley Dale Mattison Jr., 47, pled no contest to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class C felony, committed on or about February 15. Mattison Jr. was sentenced to one year in prison and two years’ of postprison supervision, and his driver’s license was revoked for life.

On May 6, Brianna Jean Baney-Lacey, 32, pled no contest to one count of criminal driving with a suspended or revoked license, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about September 21, 2024. Baney-Lacey was sentenced to time served in jail.

On May 6, Michael Lane Boisa, 27, pled no contest to one count of being a felon

in possession of a firearm, a class C felony, committed on or about April 15. Boisa was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years’ probation.

On May 8, Jonathan Ray Stevens, 39, pled no contest to one count of theft in the third degree, a class C misdemeanor, committed on or about January 31. Stevens was sentenced to five days in jail and ordered to pay $2.99 in restitution to the Pacific City Shell Station.

On May 12, Toby Galloway Leithe May, 34, pled no contest to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class C felony, committed on or about January 20. May was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years’ probation, and his driver’s license was revoked for life.

On May 12, Mikle Cam, 39, pled no contest to one count of unauthorized use of a vehicle, a class C felony, committed on or between February 4, 2024, and February 8, 2024. Cam was sentenced to 30 months in prison and two years’ post-prison supervision, and his driver’s license was suspended for one year.

On May 13, Darrin Ray Kelly, 57, pled guilty to one count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about February 19. Kelly was sentenced to 30 days in jail.

On May 13, Brandon Lee Witt, 33, pled no contest to one count of attempting to commit a class A misdemeanor-theft in the second degree, a class B misdemeanor, committed on or about October 27, 2024. Witt was sentenced to 30 days in jail and ordered to pay $129 in restitution.

On May 19, Casey Wallace Sager, 38, was found guilty of one count of criminal mischief in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about October 30, 2024. Sager was sentenced to 30 days in jail.

On May 20, David Robert Sinohuiz Jr., 29, pled no contest to one count of rape in the first degree, a class A felony, committed on or about July 1, 2024. Sinohuiz was sentenced to 121 months in prison and 20 years, minus time served, of post-prison supervision.

On May 23, Faustino Leoza Ortiz, 23, pled. No contest to one count of failure to perform the duties of a driver relating to property damage, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or aobut March 7. Leoza Ortiz was sentenced to two days in jail and his driver’s license was suspended for 90 days.

Tillamook Coast Partners with Leave No Trace

Launches Seven Principles for Responsible Travel

The Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) is proud to announce a new partnership with the national nonprofit Leave No Trace, unveiling the Tillamook Coast Seven Principles—a local adaptation of Leave No Trace’s proven framework for responsible recreation.

This collaboration is a first-of-its-kind effort on the Oregon Coast to develop a tailored, place-based Leave No Trace ethic, reflecting the region’s distinct ecosystems, communities, and challenges. The principles are designed to educate and inspire both visitors and residents to care for the coast while enjoying all it has to offer.

“Visitors come here for the beauty, the wildlife, the waves, and the small-town charm,” said Nan Devlin, executive director of TCVA. “But with increasing popularity comes increasing pressure on our natural

and human resources. These Seven Principles provide an easy, memorable way for everyone to help protect what makes the Tillamook Coast special.”

The Tillamook Coast Seven Principles:

1. Know Before You Go: Plan ahead, avoid peak times, pack essentials and put safety first.

2. Stick to Trails and Camp Overnight Right: Protect sensitive ecosystems by staying on designated paths and campsites.

3. Trash Your Trash and Pick Up Dog Poop: Litter and pet waste threaten both wildlife and water quality— pack it out.

4. Leave It As You Find It: Preserve tidepools, artifacts, driftwood and native plants for future generations.

5. Be Careful with Fire: Know local fire rules, keep beach fires small and safe and never bury coals in sand.

6. Keep Wildlife Wild: Observe animals from a distance and never feed them; leash pets to protect both wildlife and your furry friends.

7. Be Kind to Locals and Other Visitors: Respect private property, support small businesses, share space and help maintain the welcoming spirit of the coast.

The principles are the result of collaboration between TCVA, Leave No Trace, public land agencies, nonprofits, and local residents, ensuring that the guidelines reflect both ecological science and community values.

Leave No Trace Executive Director Dana Watts praised the initiative, “This partnership demonstrates leadership in sustainable tourism. Tillamook Coast is showing how local destinations can take ownership of their conservation message.”

The Tillamook Coast Seven Principles will be shared through signage, social media, brochures, visitor guides, and educational programs throughout the

TCVA also plans to work with local businesses to display the principles in storefronts, vacation rentals and hospitality venues.

TRACT Trail grand opening at Kilchis River Campground announced

For over a decade, the Kids in Parks program has connected kids and families to public lands nationwide through their principal initiative, TRACK Trails. Each TRACK Trail location is family-friendly and features a series of self-guided activities to turn visits into fun and exciting outdoor experiences. Best of all, participants can earn free prizes in the mail for tracking adventures at kidsinparks.com!

On June 5, 2025, Kids in

Parks and Tillamook County Parks will celebrate the grand opening of a new TRACK Trail at Kilchis River County Campground

The Kilchis River Trail is located at Kilchis River County Campground, 10500 Kilchis River Road, Tillamook Oregon has partnered with Kids in Parks, a program having over 200 TRACK Trails across 15 states, Washington, D.C., and the Qualla Boundary, comprising a national network of trails. Kids and families can hike, bike, canoe, play disc golf, and more, all while learning about the natural, cultural, or historical resources located at each site. Kids in Parks also operates a complementary parks prescrip-

tion initiative, TRACK Rx, presently working with over 600 pediatric partners. Kids in Parks began on the Blue Ridge Parkway, developed by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation in partnership with the National Park Service and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation. As the program demonstrated easy implementation and effectiveness in getting children outdoors, Kids in Parks has rapidly expanded to other parks and public lands across the country. “The network of TRACK Trails we have formed in parks and other outdoor agencies gives kids and families more options to get outdoors. To get ‘unplugged’ and get connected

to the resources and special places that make this region so wonderful,” says Jason Urroz, director of Kids in Parks.

The grand opening celebration of the Kilchis River County Campground TRACK Trail will be on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 11a.m. – 12 p.m. This ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the Kilchis River Trailhead located near the restrooms at the northeast corner of the campground. The event will include snacks, brief presentations by guest speakers, ribbon cutting and a guided hike. Guests and participants are asked to park in the day use area number two located in the central portion of the campground between campsites #34 and #33.

Make Hangar B a state park Oregon’s landscape is rich with natural beauty, but its heritage also rests in extraordinary human achievements—none more aweinspiring than Tillamook’s Blimp Hangar B. Towering like a cathedral of timber on the Oregon coast, this historic structure is not merely a relic of the past, but a monument to American ingenuity, wartime resilience, and postwar community spirit. Yet today, it stands vulnerable. The time has come not only to save hangar B but to enshrine it within a new Oregon State Park—preserving its legacy while opening new doors to education, tourism, and local revitalization.

Constructed in 1942 as part of the U.S. Navy’s coastal defense program during World War II, Hangar B is one of the largest wooden structures in the world. At over 1,000 feet long and 200 feet tall, its soaring parabolic arches represent a marvel of wartime engineering—built entirely of wood to preserve scarce metals for combat. The hangar once housed K-class blimps used for antisubmarine patrols, forming a vital part of America’s Pacific defense strategy.

In peacetime, the structure became a museum and community landmark, but de-

cades of exposure have taken their toll. Without intervention, this irreplaceable piece of history faces decay—or worse, demolition.

Converting Hangar B and its surrounding land into an Oregon State Park is a visionary yet practical solution. Such a designation would provide the legal and financial framework needed to restore and maintain the site, while honoring its historic significance. It would join the ranks of other preserved military landmarks such as Fort Stevens and the Tillamook Air Museum, weaving Hangar B into Oregon’s broader historical narrative. And it would offer something unique: a space where architecture, aviation, military history, and environmental education converge under one awe-inspiring roof.

A state park designation would also invigorate the regional economy. Tillamook already draws visitors for its cheese, beaches, and scenic drives. Adding a restored Hangar B as a cultural and educational anchor could significantly boost tourism, attracting aviation buffs, history enthusiasts, school groups, and eco-tourists alike.

Time is wasting, let’s act now and save Hangar B.

Dallas Adams Tillamook

GARDENING MATTERS A visit to Chelsea

Since I discovered three years ago that BritBox streams the Chelsea Flower Show in London, I always set aside time in the third week in May to watch as many episodes as I can. I don’t try to livestream it because that would entail keeping track of Greenwich Mean Time. But that’s okay as the presenters and the experts are even more fun to stream at my convenience. Chelsea is considered the best flower show in the world, and I saw why when Gary took me to visit the show about 12 years ago. I was amazed at the creative style of the garden designers in all sizes of gardens from houseplants to balconies to small gardens to large display gardens. And the garden designers have only gotten more and more creative since we were there. The BBC TV presenters give in-depth views and reviews of the gardens as well as behindthe-scenes development of those display gardens. Many of the designers have been entering for years in hopes of getting one of the prestigious gold or silvergilt awards.

Many of the growers of specialty plants in the UK put on elaborate displays

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of their wares in the Great Pavillion. Orchids, day lilies, South African plants, alpines, alliums and poppies were all featured and in bloom. It can’t be easy getting the daffodils to bloom late and the amaryllis to bloom early so that they have the best presentations. But the growers are adept at doing just that.

There are always new versions of plants, too, and I was intrigued by the David Austin Rose of the Year, ‘King Charles.’ It is a very pretty rose with a low petal count – ideal for our coastal summers. But the color is red-and-white striped! I look forward to this rose being available in the US in a couple of years.

Another fun new plant is a groundcover hydrangea called ‘Groundbreaker Blush.’ At a mature height of 12 inches and a spread of 24 inches, I can see this hy-

drangea becoming popular when it comes to the US. It starts blooming in July with white blossoms that become a rosy pink by November. Fully hardy, it likes moist but well-drained soil like most hydrangeas. I always have a takeaway with each episode, and on the first day, May 20th, they were showing how to create multiple “rooms” in a garden and how to draw the eye into the plantings. The presenters and experts also discussed the option of using very large plants in very small gardens for the most impact. The take-away was: Don’t be afraid to use big-leaved plants for dramatic effect. Just because the garden is small doesn’t mean the plants have to be. There is always the option of going up with trellises and climbing plants, too.

Having a very small garden, I paid rapt attention to the tips of the trade. Using only a few plants that are repeated throughout the garden helps draw your eye into the areas of those garden rooms. And using a color palette of pastels throughout the garden creates a sense of calm. Using a bright color palette of reds, oranges, and yellows

makes the garden come alive with excitement. But there were fun gardens on display that incorporated all sorts of colors, too, from pastels to brights and everything in between.

Chelsea is not all about the plants, though. Designers came up with very creative ideas for pergolas, gazebos made of glass, and ways to deal with water runoff. The hardscapes were –in some cases – as interesting as the plants. Take the Hospice Garden with its wide paths that would accommodate those in wheelchairs or two people walking side-by-side. Its light gray color would not take interest away from a calming selection of plants.

As I walked the paths of my own garden after watching the show, I realized that I have used many of those tips already. It’s kind of nice to know I am doing something right even without a formal plan.

(If you don’t have BritBox streaming service, you can still get the feel of Chelsea along with a lot of information about the plants, designers and growers at https://www.rhs.org. uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show. It’s worth the visit.)

CARLA ALBRIGHT

GARDENING MATTERS

We recently ran into our neighbors the Klobases as they were leaving Tora Sushi after a nice lunch. I got a chance to ask Randy about a scuba-diving trip he took to Indonesia this spring. He spent two weeks diving in beautiful tropical waters under alternating sunny and rainy skies. Some of the highlights of his diving vacation were swimming with a pod of dolphins and a smack of jellyfish (yes, the name for a group of jellyfish is “smack”) and having a huge manta ray pass right next to him. Certainly, that’s a change from the sea life around here. Randy must have still been exuding

Congratulations to Nestucca’s Class of 2025!

The ceremony is slated for 7 p.m. this Friday night, June 6 at Nestucca High School. The address is 34660 Parkway Drive in Cloverdale. This is the last full week of school for students. They’ll be out for the summer at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11. Don’t forget that Nesko Women’s Club is inviting “everyone” to help celebrate what would have been the late Barbara “Barb” Taylor’s 90th birthday also this Friday, June 6. Barbara was a longtime resident, businesswoman, and community servant who lived in Pacific City. Participants will gather

With Memorial Day behind us, the summer season is officially open. Here are a few of the signs for our little spot on the coast.

The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is back in action, seven days a week.

The first train arrives in Rockaway at 10:30, with an 11 a.m. departure time. The next arrival is at 12:30, with a 1 p.m. departure to

friend-of-the-sea-creatures’ pheromones when he returned, however, because he attracted (and landed) an 11-pound spring Chinook on his first outing in Tillamook Bay this springer season. Kudos to Randy. Twenty-six attendees at

on the beach at 5:30 p.m. In remembrance, we’re invited to bring a fresh flower stem to send out with the tide.

Kiawanda Community Center serves Senior lunches at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays (June 3) and Wednesdays (June 4) for $3 (others may partake for $6). The address is 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive in Pacific City. South Tillamook County Library’s story time happens at 3:30 p.m. on second and fourth Wednesdays, (June 11 and 25). All ages are welcome. These events promise “reading and singing and moving about.” Did you know that coloring can increase focus, relieve stress,

Garibaldi. And beginning last weekend on May 31, the OCSR adds a third train on weekends, with a 3 p.m. departure time from Rockaway. Residents are no doubt familiar with the meaning of the whistles: one long blast means the train departs in five minutes, and three short blasts are the equivalent of the flashing “Don’t Walk” light at crosswalks: better hurry up.

the “Writers Read” event, May 23 at the Barbara Bennett Community Center, enjoyed a delightful evening. Eleven individuals who had been studying the art of writing under local author Butch Freeman for the last eight months did public readings of their work. Ranging from autobiographical to fictional, humorous to dark, outdoor adventures to indoor temperature control, the readings covered the gamut. It was apparent that the authors had worked hard to add details and polish their writings, and the results were excellent. They had even practiced speaking clearly and projecting well, helpful to

and boost creativity? South Tillamook County Library will host an Adult Coloring Hour from 5-6 p.m. on the third Wednesday monthly (June18); it’s open to anyone age 19 and up. The library is located off Brooten Road on Camp Street in Pacific City.

With the train come hundreds of travelers, some arriving from Garibaldi, some waiting to board at Rockaway. One question many people ask involves scheduling a later return trip. The railroad is happy to do this, as are the businesses in Rockaway and Garibaldi. On weekends, the latest Rockaway departure is at 3 p.m., which corresponds to a Garibaldi return at 4 p.m.

This gives visitors a chance to explore shops, restaurants, and attractions in both towns. With the ongoing highway work on 101 through Garibaldi, the train makes a comparatively easy way to get through the challenges of “road construction season” on the coast.

Ticket prices for this summer are adult (ages 13-54), $32; child (ages 3-12), $24; senior (ages 55+), along with veterans and first responders, $27. Infants under 2 are free, when booked with an adult or senior. Pets are welcome on open cars.

those of us who are hard of hearing. What a lovely way to spend a spring evening; thanks so much to all who shared their essays. And hats off to whoever provided the refreshments as well; having cookies qualified it as a free date for the Steen household. I have heard from several Cape Meares residents about an outstanding event they attended last month at the Nestucca K-8 Valley School in Cloverdale. The Sitka Center sponsored a “Spring Keynote” gathering, free to the public. The evening kicked off with a stunning performance by the awardwinning mariachi band from Forest Grove High School.

Hebo Fire Hall will host a game night (dice, board and card games) from 6-8 p.m. on the second Sunday, monthly (June8). Everyone (of any age) is invited to meet new friends, reunite with old friends and build community while having a good time. The Fire Hall is located just north of the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and State Route 22. It shares a parking lot with Nestucca Early Learning Center (formerly Cedar Creek Childcare).

Meg’s Beachwood Bar and Grill will host a “Sexual Health Trivia Night” from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, June 13. “Tease your brain, win prizes and enjoy free appetizers

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The key speaker, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, then took the stage. Limón, in her last performance after three years as U.S. Poet Laureate, read several of her poems, including one that is dedicated to NASA’s Clipper Europa mission and is engraved on the spacecraft on its way to Jupiter. Limón’s delivery was heartwarming and uplifting. Both performances, Limón’s and the band’s, received standing ovations from the large crowd. The seven individuals who attended from Cape Meares were so glad to have been in the audience. Tuesday, May 27, was the lowest tide of the year,

(while supplies last)” at this fun event which is presented by Tillamook Community Health Centers. Beachwood Bar is located just west of the flashing stop light in Pacific City. For more information, call 503-842-3940.

Let’s remember that Tillamook Serinity Club’s 11th Annual “Don’t Get High Tea.” It will include savory and sweet treats with specialty teas and will include a Silent Auction. It’s planned for 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 22 at Pacific Restaurant. The address is 205 Main Avenue in Tillamook. Admission is $40.

Neskowin will have a fireworks show at 10 p.m.

at minus 2.2 feet (May 28 matched that). Several neighbors took the opportunity to explore the caves in the cape. Capt. Pete took our granddaughter Emma and her geologist friend, Heather, through the second-to-last cave in the cape, emerging to the south side on a rocky beach. Safety first: The trio all wore hard hats and timed their trip through the cave carefully, going 15 minutes before low tide and leaving after 15 minutes on the other side. What did they see over there? Starfish of all colors, rock crabs and sea anemones, plus agates and jasper in the rock bed. What an adventure.

on Friday, July 4. Viewers should gather in front of Proposal Rock. The event is entirely community funded. A tax-deductible donation can be made online. Go to NeskowinFireworks.com.

Happy birthday this week to:

Wheelchair accessibility is currently only available at

Iwas lucky enough to recently spend a glorious day at the Oregon Garden located in Silverton.

It’s a two-hour drive but well worth it if you are looking for a wonderful day out. This is a stunning botanical garden laid out over 80 acres, featuring specialty gardens that showcase some of the Pacific Northwest’s beauty.

It’s a wonderful place to get ideas for your own gardens, and a delight for all ages.

Garibaldi, but we’ve learned that OCSR is developing a plan to install a lift at Rockaway. With our ADA ramp at the Wayside and of course David’s Chair at St Mary by the Sea, this will be much appreciated.

Visitors have many questions about the railroad aside from schedule and cost. One common question involves taking the scenic railroad up the coast to Seattle. Sadly, that’s not in the cards for the OCSR, as the rails make an easterly turn just past Wheeler, with Banks the northern terminus. This reflects the heritage of the rail line, still owned by the Port of Tillamook Bay.

Travelers looking for

There is a pet friendly garden, children’s garden and a host of incredible plants. Well worth the trip.

The campground and restrooms at Al Griffin Memorial Park are now open. There are four RV spots with

a train excursion to Seattle, take heart: the Amtrak Cascades line runs from Portland’s Union Station to Seattle’s King Street station. The full range of the Amtrak Cascades line is from Eugene to Vancouver, BC. For more information, browse to http://amtrakoregon.com/ schedule.

One fascinating piece of our coastal rail history: the original purpose of the Port of Tillamook line was to support the timber industry. Timber logged in the coast Range was transported by rail to the lumber mill in Garibaldi, of which the smokestack is the last remaining landmark.

For a time, one of the main markets for our Coast Range timber was for use as railroad ties. Trees would be sawed to size in Garibaldi, then the lumber loaded back onto trains to Wheeler.

If you’ve seen the dozens of wooden pilings in Nehalem Bay just opposite Wheeler, those are all that remain of a broad dock used to transfer lumber from the

full hookups, eight tent sites and three hiker/biker sites (no vehicles). Bay City Public works has done a fantastic job of getting everything spruced up and looking great to welcome in campers. Special thanks to Mike at public works for always going the extra mile and putting in so much thought and effort into this venue.

There will be five different artists featured in June’s artists of the month at the Bay City Arts Center, with the opening reception scheduled for Friday, June 6 from 5-7 p.m. Featured artists will include Avis Arthur, whose daughter Allison Arthur is

train to ships.

One of the Caboose volunteers recently told me that for a period of several years, those railroad ties were shipped across the Pacific, where they were used to lay track for the Orient Express. If you’re a fan of Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot and his “little grey cells,” this is a wonderful bit of historic romance.

The absence of daily trains was the primary cause for disappointment from folks who were staying in Rockaway Beach during our shoulder season, so its return is already making visitors happy.

The second-greatest cause for disappointment, both in person and online, was the wintertime reduction in hours of the Pronto Pup, 602 US 101. Fans of this perennial state-fair classic (and there are many) will be delighted to learn that the Original Pronto Pup will be open this summer seven days a week, Monday — Saturday from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. — 4 p.m.

sharing her mother’s caricature work in the upstairs gallery. Avis resided in Bay City in the 1950’s and 60’s and drew a series of illustrations called “Bay City Waitress”. In the main gallery featured artists are the Cloistered Crones comprising Robin Clear, Cheryl St. Pierre, Chris Williams and Christine Eagon. Each of these artists has a unique style and pieces on display will feature many different mediums and subjects. All these works will make for a fabulous show. There are several openings on committees within the city. The budget committee and the planning commission are both seeking and encouraging new members. The planning commission meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 in the council chambers. While these are volunteer positions, becoming a part of these groups gives residents an opportunity to not only serve and be involved in their community but also to aid in steering decisions made by the city that affect us all. Anyone interested can contact city hall, either in person, or by calling 503-377-2288 or the city’s website ci.bay-city. or.us Their website contains more information on these committees, and anyone interested is encouraged to attend the meetings. As Bay City grows, direction and input from community residents is vital and serving our town is a rewarding experience.

Aleesha Baumgartner, Bill Chance, Monica Dorning, Violet Hale, Averie Hancock, Jessica Haslam, Maverick Josi, Cindy McKillip, Hadlee McKillip, Todd Peterson, Katarina Scott, Blake Slavens, Jill Slavens, Mike Streeter, Josh Thun, Addison Trent, Tami Whiteman, Mandy Wickham, Houston Woods, Nikolas Zeller and Tyler Zeller.

OBITUARIES

Jewell Maxeline Miller

Jewell Maxeline Miller, of Keizer, Oregon, passed away on May 15, 2025 at her home.

Jewell was born in Russell Springs, Kentucky to her parents Ruth and George Aaron. At a young age, Jewell and her family moved to Sheridan, Oregon where she lived with her six younger siblings Kathleen, Jeanie, Helen, Diane, John and Jim.

She married Urban Miller on June 5, 1948 and enjoyed 62 years of marriage before his passing. They raised their four children in Oceanside, Oregon and resided there for 33 years.

Jewell was a blinding light of love and hope to all those lucky enough to have known her and her artistic soul has left countless treasures for us to enjoy and remember her by. Her gifts include pen and ink portraits and landscapes, handmade sand candles, beautiful paintings and numerous published

writings including her novel “The Pear Orchard House”. After leaving Oceanside, Jewell and Urban moved to a small farm in Hebo before moving to Keizer to be closer to family. Jewell lived a full and adventurous life only slowing to care for others, then fitting her backpack for another day of beach combing or securing her hair in a scarf and creating more art. Jewell’s active lifestyle began to slow and eventually she moved into Assisted Living in Keizer where she would live her last years. Jewell passed peacefully surrounded by family. She lived for her family, enfolding us all in warmth and humor. She is preceded in death by her daughter Karen Taylor and son Micheal Miller and survived by her children, George Miller of Tillamook and Toni Bateman and husband Randy of Silverdale, Wa. She leaves a legacy to nine grandchildren, seventeen great- grandchildren and was loved by countless family members and friends around the world.

A memorial service was held on May 31, 2025 in the Keizer Event Center, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer, Oregon 97303. In lieu of flowers, please love yourself, your family and friends everyday just as she did.

Lynda Lee Worthington

Aug. 14, 1945 -April 24, 2025

Lynda Lee Worthington passed away on April 24, 2025, at her home in Tillamook, Oregon, from ALS. She was born in Salem, Oregon to Walter (Bud) and Ruth Aronson. The family moved to Cloverdale, Oregon where Lynda attended Cloverdale Grade School and graduated from Nestucca High School. Lynda met her future husband, Mor-

ris, when his sister brought some girlfriends home prior to going to a ballgame. They were married two years later and spent the next 60 years together.

Lynda enjoyed working on craft projects, playing cards and board games, camping, and gardening. She received compliments every year on her beautiful flowers. Lynda had a great sense of humor and loved to tease. She had a beautiful smile that could light up a room.

Lynda was preceded in death by her brother Gary Aronson. She is survived by her husband Chester Morris Worthington, son Aaron Worthington, daughter Lisa Symons (Stuart), and three grandchildren Renee West (Tim), Ryan Symons, and Blake Worthington. No services planned.

Cheryl Marie Lytsell Knotts passed away peacefully in Bay City, Oregon, on January 24, 2025, at the age of seventy-five.

Cheryl is survived by her children, Shawn David Pell of Bay City, Oregon, Bealinda Marie Pell of Oakland Park, Florida, Georgina (Jodie) Lynn McVay of Bay City, Oregon, her stepdaughter, Shawn Marie Loy of Vancouver, Washington, her sisters, Glennda Lytsell Shelton, and Kandy Lytsell Cunningham, and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and one great-grandchild all living throughout the Pacific Northwest, as well as one of her beloved cats, Nala. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 22 years and a U.S. Navy veteran, Kenneth L. Knotts, her big brother, William (Bill) Lytsell, and her other beloved cat, Rosie.

Cheryl was born on October 2, 1949, in Tillamook, Oregon, to Glenn Edward Lytsell and Mary Jane Higby Lytsell. She graduated from Nestucca High School in 1967. After graduation, Cheryl left the Oregon Coast to get married, work, and raise a

Death Notice

Kenneth M. Williams, 71, of Tillamook, died on Jan. 22, 2025. Kenneth was born on Nov. 15, 1952. A service is scheduled from 12 noon to 3 p.m. on Sat. June 7, in the Tillamook Elk’s Lodge.

family in the Valley.

After her children were grown, her husband’s employment gave them the opportunity to travel to China, Mexico, London, and Australia. Eventually she returned to the Coast (Bay City), where she retired. She enjoyed various hobbies and crafts activities throughout her life such as sewing, watercolor painting, collecting seashells, cooking, and most of all, she loved gardening. Each year, she was ecstatic about planting colorful, fresh flowers and watching them bloom as much as she could.

Cheryl loved her family tremendously and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. All will deeply miss her loving heart, contagious laugh, and playful sense of humor.

Cheryl was an active member of her church in Tillamook for over 10 years. She enjoyed God’s word through her congregation, and she loved teaching children’s bible study and book club. Serving the Lord was especially important to her.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at Life Change Christian Fellowship (LCCF) Church located at 3500 Alder Lane, Tillamook, Oregon, 97141. All loved ones, friends, and family are welcome to attend and celebrate Cheryl’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Life Change Church at the address noted previously. Condolences can be sent to www.waudsfuneralhome. com/obituaries/obituarylistings. The family would like to thank Waud’s Funeral Home for their excellent care and dedication.

Allen Douglas (Doug) Taylor

Dec. 8, 1933 - May 17, 2025

Allen Douglas (Doug) Taylor

Born 12/8/1933 in Aberdeen, WA

Resided at Mena Arkansas, Redmond OR, Tigard OR, and Tillamook OR. Parents – Vernal Taylor and Ellen Gertrude Miller

Passed on May 17, 2025 at St Charles Hospital in Bend, OR at age 91 Doug lived a full life. He described himself recently with a business card which read:

Retired wildlife biologist

Sammy’s Place seeks contractor for Thompson Springs

Sammy’s Place is a nonprofit organization serving Oregon’s rural, coastal Clatsop, Tillamook, and Lincoln Counties. Based in Nehalem, OR we envision a welcoming coastal region where everybody has what they need to fully participate and thrive in their community of choice. Our lived experience shows that, while disability is a natural part of life, the Oregon Coast is not yet universally accessible. This means that not everyone can

fully participate and thrive in our coastal communities. This is especially the case for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This drives us to create new opportunities within the coastal region so everyone can fully participate and thrive in their community of choice. We are currently doing this through our work at Thompson Springs where we are advancing affordable, accessible, homeownership modeling the principles of

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 6:07 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26, near milepost 31, in Tillamook County.

The preliminary investigation indicated westbound Toyota Rav4, operated by Fred Camino (64) of Seattle (WA), crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and stuck an eastbound Nissan Sentra, operated by Bassam Jabra Moussan (62) of Austin (TX), head-on.

The operator of the Toyota (Camino) and passenger, Ann Martinez (60) of Seattle (WA), suffered serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Nissan, Bassam

Universal Design. Sammy’s Place is seeking a general contractor to join the development team and construct a 10-unit homeownership community called Thompson Springs in Nehalem, Oregon. Follow this link, scroll to bottom to obtain a Request For Qualifications: https:// sammysplace.info/our-focus/ thompson-springs/ Proposals are due June 23, 2025 at 5 PST.

Jabra Moussan, and passengers, Matthew James Moussan (34) of Vancouver (WA) and Whitne Daniel Moussan (30) of Davis (CA), all suffered serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

A passenger in Nissan, Michelle Marie Moussan (59) of Vancouver (WA), was delcared deceased at the scene. The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by Banks Fire, Elsie Fire, Hillsboro Fire, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and ODOT.

Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy launches Pathways to Equity Program

Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy (NBHCP) has launched the Pathways to Equity program, a new initiative aimed at expanding access to healthcare careers for students throughout Tillamook County. With a focus on equity and opportunity, the program is designed to support aspiring healthcare professionals by reducing barriers and creating a pipeline of local talent to serve the region’s growing healthcare needs.

Funded by the Future Ready Oregon workforce development grant from the State of Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Pathways to Equity provides scholarships, mentorship, and career exploration opportunities to students pursuing degrees or certifications in healthcare. The program’s long-term goal is to invest in the next generation of healthcare workers who will return to serve their coastal communities.

“At Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community, and this program reflects that commitment,”

said Gail Nelson, CEO of NBHCP. “By investing in local healthcare career development, we’re creating a foundation for long-term, community-based care across Tillamook County.”

This spring, six students from Neah-Kah-Nie High School were selected as the first recipients of the Pathways to Equity scholarship. All are 2025 graduates planning to pursue healthcare programs at Oregon colleges. Each has been awarded up to $15,000 to support their education, covering tuition, fees, and related training costs.

2025 Scholarship Recipients

• Payton White – Lane Community College, Dental Hygiene

• Kayla Erickson – Lane Community College, Nursing

• Madison Scott – Chemeketa Community College, Dental Hygiene

• Elizabeth Reyes Avalos – Tillamook Bay Community College, Nursing and Phlebotomy Certification

• Lilly Denning – Tillamook Bay Community College, Nursing

• Cleo Carla Fraginal – Portland Community College, Nursing

“I would like to start off by saying thank you so much for this scholarship,” said recipient Payton White. “This means so much to me and will be such a big help with my future education and career in pursuing dental hygiene. I’m excited to return and give back to my local community, which has given so much to me.”

“For students pursuing healthcare careers, scholarships like these offer more than financial support — they provide access to opportunities that may not have otherwise been possible,” said Christy Hartford, Principal of Neah-Kah-Nie High School. “NBHCP’s generosity removes barriers for students in rural areas, helping to cover the rising cost of tuition and clinical training.”

Esther Troyer, Guidance Counselor, added: “From the school-based health center to job shadows and now scholarships, our partnership with NBHCP has been a gamechanger. These students are taking the next step toward their dreams”

The Pathways to Equity program reflects NBHCP’s commitment to building a stronger, healthier com-

munity by supporting local students in becoming tomorrow’s care providers.

Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy (NBHCP) is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center located in

Wheeler, Oregon. NBHCP provides compassionate, team-based care that includes primary care, behavioral health, pharmacy, and wellness programs. With a focus on access, equity, and com-

New law secures recreational access on public and private lands in Oregon

Governor Tina Kotek

signed S.B. 179, ensuring long-term public access to recreational opportunities on public and private lands in Oregon. The new law closes a critical loophole in the Oregon Public Use of Lands Act, which protects landowners who open their land free of charge for public use.

S.B. 179 enhances the recreational immunity provisions by including “walking, biking, and running” to the list of recreational activities, and removing the sunset provisions from the 2024 legislative session bill. Back

Free Fishing Weekend

June 7-8

On Free Fishing Weekends, you don’t need a license to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon. That’s no license, no combined angling tag, no endorsement needed (so no Columbia River Basin Endorsement, Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validations or Two-Rod Validations are required).

Each year ODFW and its partners sponsor several free fishing events throughout the state. To find an event near you, and to check out other family fishing events throughout the spring and fall, visit our Take the family fishing page. This page also features everything you need to know to plan your own Free Fishing day adventures.

Remaining free weekends in 2025 are June 7-8 and Nov. 28-29 (Thanksgiving Weekend).

in 2023, the City of Newport vs. Fields’ decision undermined the protections in the Public Use of Lands Act and had sweeping impacts on recreation, forcing many municipalities, nonprofits, land trusts and recreation groups who open land for recreation to consider closing trails due to the threat of litigation and liability.

During the 2024 legislative session, COLT worked with a coalition of recreation advocates to pass S.B. 1576, which amended the Public Use of Lands Act to provide temporary protections that

Parade & Festival

Tillamook County Rodeo 2025

This highly visible special section will highlight the 2025 Parade participants and events.

Publishes in print and online June 17 - Tillamook Headlight Herald

Deadline to Participate: Friday, June 6, 5pm

ended in January of 2026.

S.B. 179 from the 2025 legislative session removes the sunset and makes the new protections for recreational use on public and private lands permanent.

The passage of S.B. 179 means that Oregonians can continue to have access to trails across the state –including the more than 90 land trust properties open for public use.

“ All Oregonians deserve the opportunity to get outside and access our recreational areas,” said Senator Floyd Pro-

zanski (D- Eugene), “I am proud to have worked with our coalition of supporters to reach a more permanent solution in S.B. 179 that will keep trails open for Oregonians and tourists that visit our beautiful state.”

“From hiking to birdwatching, Oregon’s land trusts provide so many opportunities for Oregonians to get out and enjoy special natural places,” said Joe Buttafuoco, Executive Director of the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts, “COLT and our members applaud the work of the Oregon

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munity well-being, NBHCP is committed to improving health outcomes for individuals and families across Tillamook County.

2025 Pathways to Equity scholarship recipients from Neah-Kah-Nie High School stand with program coordinator Maria Carrillo (center) following the graduation ceremony. From left to right: Lilly Denning, Kayla Erickson, Cleo Fraginal, Maria Carrillo, Elizabeth Reyes Avalos, Madison Scott, and Payton White. Photo courtesy of Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy

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RUMMAGE SALE

Fri., June 6 Sat., June 7 9-3

• Men’s Area

• Huge Room of

rummage sale items

• Plant sale

We’re a State and Federal 50l (c) (3) nonprofit organization Tillamook Senior Center 316 Stillwell, Tillamook

804

Apts Unfurnished

1 BDRM, Tillamook, covered parking, coin Lndry, patio, mgr on site, rent $975, 310-488-1374

999

Public Notices

HH25-302 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS NO.: 25-72809

Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter referred as the Trust Deed) made by BYRON P WHITE, A MARRIED MAN as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for CHAOS HOME LOANS LLC, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, dated 11/2/2020, recorded 12/16/2020, as Instrument No. 2020-09046, in mortgage records of Tillamook County, Oregon covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-wit: LOTS 21 AND 22, BLOCK 14, TILLAMOOK BEACH, IN THE CITY OF ROCKAWAY BEACH,

Part-time Job Opportunity

Tillamook Urban Renewal Agency Administrator

Hourly Salary Range $22.27 - $26.60 D.O.E

The TURA Administrator oversees all the supporting aspects of the Tillamook Urban Renewal Agency, which includes the following: administrative support, attending meetings, taking minutes, submitted agendas to the City for posting, writing reports, communicating with legal/financial/businesses/interested parties, public and legal noticing, etc. This position is with the City of Tillamook, working under the direction of the City Manager, and supporting the TURA Board.

The Technician supports the Planning Commission and the City’s code enforcement program and undergoes continual training to serve as Interim City Planner in the absence of the City Planner. The position may also be required to fulfill certain day-to-day City Planner responsibilities as needed. This position maintains a high level of visibility internally and externally and requires excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills. Planning Technician provides administrative, program, and project assistance to the City Planner.

Complete job descriptions, requirements and applications may be picked up at Tillamook City Hall, 210 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook,OR between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, or go to www.tillamookor.gov/jobs for the announcement, job description and application. A resume is required.

Questions: Call Human Resources at (503) 374-1828. Position recruitment will remain open until filled. EOE. Emailed applications are accepted at humanresources@tillamookor.gov

Complete job descriptions, requirements and applications may be picked up at Tillamook City Hall, 210 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, or go to www.tillamookor.gov for the announcement, job description and application. A resume is required. Questions: Call Human Resources at (503) 374-1828. Position recruitment will remain open until filled. EOE. Emailed applications are accepted at humanresources@tillamookor.gov H25323

COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK AND STATE OF OREGON. The street address or other common designation, if any for the real property described above is purported to be: 648 S CORAL ST ROCKAWAY BEACH, OREGON 97136

The Tax Assessor’s Account ID for the Real Property is purported to be: 333918 / 1N1005BC11312

Both the beneficiary and the trustee, ZBS Law, LLP have elected to foreclose the above referenced Trust Deed and sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). All right, title, and interest in the said described property which the grantors had, or had power to convey, at the time of execution of the Trust Deed, together with any interest the grantors or their successors in interest acquired after execution of the Trust Deed shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and the expenses of sale, including the compensation of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee’s attorneys. The default for which the foreclosure is made is: The monthly installment of principal and interest which became due on 3/1/2024, late charges, and all subsequent monthly installments of principal and interest. You are responsible to pay all payments and charges due under the terms and conditions of the loan documents which come due subsequent to the date of this notice, including, but not limited to, foreclosure trustee fees and costs, advances and late charges. Furthermore, as a condition to bring your account in good standing, you must provide the undersigned with written proof that you are not in default on any senior encumbrance and provide proof of insurance. Nothing in this notice should be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the beneficiary under the deed of trust, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the loan documents. The amount required to cure the default in payments to date is calculated as follows: From: 3/1/2024 Total of past due payments: $10,502.58 Late Charges: $309.00 Additional charges (Taxes, Insurance, Corporate Advances, Other Fees): $1,405.00 Trustee’s Fees and Costs: $1,237.00 Total neces-

Specialist:

sary to cure: $13,453.58

Front Desk Receptionist – PT –

Tillamook

Seeking friendly, organized person for part-time front desk role. Must have strong customer service, phone and computer skills. Duties include greeting visitors, answering calls, taking payments, and general clerical tasks. Detail-oriented and upbeat personality is a must. Apply today! Email: Buenavistarockaway@gmail.com H25368

Tillamook School District No. 9

• School Nurse @ Liberty (365)

Certified:

• Choir Teacher, 2025/26 School Year @ THS & TJHS (384)

• Academic Interventionist, 2025/26 School Year @ Liberty (406)

• Science Teacher, 2025/26 School Year @ TJHS (407)

Classified:

• General Educational Assistant - OYC, 7.5 hrs/day, 182-day calendar@ WRS (300)

• General Educational Assistant, 7.5 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ SP (396)

• SpEd/Special Care Educational Assistant, 7.5 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ THS (397)

• SpEd/Special Care Educational Assistant, 7.5 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ SP (408)

• SpEd/Special Care Educational Assistant, 7.5 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ THS (409)

(503) 842-4414, ext. 1200

Extra Duty:

• OYC Crew Member, 6 Positions (394)

Full time employees are entitled to excellent benefits, including health insurance and retirement benefits (PERS) Tillamook School District is an equal opportunity educator and employer All employees must

• Freshman Class Advisor (Class of 2029) @ THS (401)

• Assistant Girls Basketball Coach - 2 Positions @ THS (410)

• Assistant Football Coach @ TJHS (412)

• Assistant Girls Soccer Coach @ THS (413)

Substitute:

• Substitute Teacher (318)

• Support Staff Substitute (319)

To view job details, qualifications and more job postings, visit our website

Questions? Contact: Hannah Snow Roberts, snowh@tillamook.k12.or.us,

lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the Trust Deed, or of any successor(s) in interest to the grantors or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: NONE Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then 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 obligation(s) of the 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 the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. The mailing address of the trustee is: ZBS Law, LLP 5 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 400 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503)9466558 In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and ‘beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. 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. Dated: 3/18/2025

ZBS Law, LLP By: Amber L. Labrecque, Esq., OSB#094 ZBS Law, LLP Authorized to sign on behalf of the trustee A-4839269

05/20/2025, 05/27/2025, 06/03/2025, 06/10/2025

HH25-326 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK Probate Department Case No. 25PB04109. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS. In the Matter of the Estate of BETTY JEAN BOGGS, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Paul Masura 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 the address below within four months after the date of publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All

NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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. Published on June 3, 2025. Paul Masura, Personal Representative, Michael B. Kittell, Breakwater Law Attorney for Personal Representative, 9900 SW Wilshire Street, Ste 200 Portland, OR 97225

6/3/25

HH25-331 NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND BOARD MEETING. The Trask Drainage District shall hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at the offices of Albright Kittell PC at 2308 3 rd Street, Tillamook, Oregon. The agenda for the annual meeting includes the

Fall Start Teaching Positions:

-Middle School English Language Arts -Fifth Grade

-$50,051 - $91,747 DOE -Generous benefits -190 day contract -Starts 8/20/2025

High School Head Cook

-$18.46- $21.94 per hour -182 day contract

-District paid medical, dental & vision -PERS Retirement -Start August 2025

-Foodservice job with family time built in.

Use the QR code to apply or visit: www.nestucca.k12.or.us/do/hr/index.php Questions? 503.392.3194 x408

POSITIONS:

ESY Teacher/IA, #564 – this position can be a teacher or IA

25-26 Sp Ed IA – District-wide, #566

Neah-Kah-Nie High School

25-26 Intervention Specialist, part time # 568

Garibaldi Grade School

Nehalem Elementary School

25-26 Sp. Ed. IA, #563

25-26 Assistant Secretary # 567

Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School

25-26 Math Teacher, #565

25-26 Sp. Ed IA (2 Positions) #562

25-26 MS Head Volleyball Coach, #560

25-26 MS Assistant Volleyball Coach, #561

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 SchoolSpring 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. vacancies.

lowing the annual landowner’s meeting will be a meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the District. The agenda for the Board meeting includes election of a Chairman and Secretary, approval of the annual assessment of benefited properties, ratification of the prior year’s work and projects, and discussion of possible action for the upcoming year’s projects. Any member of the public who wishes to attend should notify Albright Kittell PC at 503842-6633 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange to attend the meeting by telephone conference call. There is limited room for personal attendance. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Ryan Landolt, Chair, at (503) 842-1975.

6/3/25

HH25-334 PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATER-SANITARY AUTHORITY

(Swing) - $23.76 Commercial

Driver (Class A CDL)$28.34

Visitor Center Seasonal Application is STILL

open to the public. If you would like to attend this meeting from home, a Microsoft Teams video conferencing option is available. Please contact the PCJWSA office at 503-965-6636 to receive an invitation to this meeting in your email. Anyone requiring special accommodation and information about attending the meeting should contact the Authority office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

6/3/25

HH25-337 The annual Budget Meeting for the Kilchis Water District will be held on June tenth, 06/10/2025 at 6:30 pm at the address of 6105 Hathaway Rd. Tillamook, OR

6/3/25

HH25-338 INVITATION TO SUBMIT BID PROPOSALS. The Port of Tillamook Bay is seeking a qualified contractor to construct the New Jet-A and Avgas Aircraft Fueling System. This project includes construction of a new Avgas (100LL) and Jet-A aircraft fueling system. The construction of the new fueling system includes the fabrication, procurement, and installation of two new 12,000-gallon aboveground storage tank (AST) fuel tanks, fuel dispensing equipment, and appurtenances. Additional project elements include the construction of new fueling equipment foundations, drainage improvements, and electrical improvements. The Engineer’s cost opinion for this work is estimated to be less than $1,000,000. Sealed Bids shall be addressed to and received at Port of Tillamook Bay,

Attn: Michele Bradley, General Manager, 4000 Blimp Blvd., Suite 100, Tillamook, OR 97141 not later than 2:00 p.m., local time, on the 26th day of June 2025. Immediately thereafter, the Bids will be publicly opened and read at the above stated location. Electronic copies of the Contract Documents and Addendums are posted on the Precision Approach Engineering’s website at https://www.preappinc.com /Bid Documents; the QuestCDN Project Number is: 9716884 on the “Browse Projects” page. Drawings and specification files are posted on the Precision Approach Engineering’s website, with the drawings viewable free of charge. Electronic copies of the Contract Document and Addendums may be downloaded for a fee of $22.00. Addendums to the bid package will be issued through

the online QuestCDN plan holders list; therefore, all prime bidders shall be responsible for downloading the bid documents from QuestCDN in order to be included on the Plan Holders List. It is imperative that those who download the solicitation documents check the https://www. preappinc.com /Bid Documents regularly for addenda, clarifications, and other notifications that may be pertinent, as well as the Supplier List of Interested Parties. NOTE: OFFERORS WHO OBTAIN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND DRAWINGS FROM PLAN CENTERS OR OTHER MEANS WILL NOT APPEAR ON THE REGISTERED PLAN HOLDERS

LIST SHOWN ON QuestCDN AND WILL NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS. Drawings and Specifications may be examined at the Port of Tillamook Bay, 4000 Blimp Blvd., Suite 100, Tillamook, OR 97141; phone (503) 8422413; or at the Engineer’s office, Precision Approach Engineering, Inc., 5125 SW Hout Street, Corvallis, OR 97333; phone (541) 754-0043. A copy of the Documents may be purchased from Precision Approach Engineering, Inc., 5125 SW Hout Street, Corvallis, Oregon 97333, by phoning 541-754-0043. The Drawings bound in the Document are photographically reduced to 50 percent of the original size. The cost of reproduction and han-

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, Rev. Jonathan Mead.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m., Fellowship downstairs afterwards.

https://www.facebook.com/BayCityOregonUMC Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors! Cloverdale

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.

HEALING WATERS BIBLE CHURCH OF GOD

41507 Oretown Rd E Cloverdale, OR 97112

(541) 671-5588

11 a.m. Sunday Church Service

7 p.m. Wednesday Bible study

Friday 7 p.m. Pastor Bry’s Corner

ST. JOSEPH MISSION PARISH 34560 Parkway Dr Cloverdale, OR 97112

503-842-6647

Mass Schedule Thursday - 11 a.m.

Friday - 11 a.m.

Sunday - 10:30 a.m.

Confession: Call the office for appointment

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

Email: friendschurchnetarts@gmail.com

Website: www.netartsfriends.org

Pastor Aaron Carlson, Adult & Youth

Worship Service: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Nursery available

Handicap Accessible Small Groups All are welcome!

Pacific City

NESTUCCA VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

35305 Brooten Road, (503) 965-6229

Rev. Ken Hood

www.nestuccavalleypc.org

Weekly Bible study group Fridays at 10 a.m.

Open communion the first Sunday of each month

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

All are welcome!

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

TILLAMOOK NAZARENE 2611 3rd, (503) 842-2549

Pastor Josh Myers

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

Worship Service: 11 a.m.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery 5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: Youth Group 6 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. Pastor K.W. Oster

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

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!

Crossword answers on page B3

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: 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Church Service Wednesday: 7 p.m. Midweek Service 1906-A 3rd Street, 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

Rector Ali Lufkin, Deacon Lia Shimada 2102 6th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6192

email: stalbanstillamook@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

Contractors must be qualified in accordance with ORS 279 and other applicable sections of the Oregon Revised Statutes in order to enter into a Contract with the Owner for public work in Oregon. The Port of Tillamook Bay has a DBE contract goal of 4.92% in compliance with their 49 CFR Part 26 program. The goal is a contractual obligation, and the CONTRACTOR is directed to refer to the Port of Tillamook Bay for a copy of the goal methodology. The bidder shall make good faith

efforts, as defined in Appendix A, 49 CFR Part 26, to meet the contract goal for DBE participation in the performance of this contract. An optional pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 18th, 2025. No in-person attendance option is available for this pre-bid. Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to attend this teleconference. The Zoom information to join this meeting is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8 8987284337?pwd=PpQ4sLAZ ZOz7dRCthdMPlLnTuw9Rxa.1

Meeting ID: 889 8728 4337 and Passcode: 083571. Dial information: (253) 215-8782 Meeting ID: 889 8728 4337 and Passcode: 083571. For information concerning the proposed work, contact Geoff Vaughn, Precision Approach Engineering, Inc., phone 541 231 6645. Dated this 3rd day of June 2025. Port of Tillamook Bay, Michele Bradley, General Manager 6/3/25

Silestone,

Starmark, Bertch, Articraft