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Headlight Herald
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2016
VOL. 127, NO. 40 • $1.00
TILLAMOOK, OREGON • WWW.TILLAMOOKHEADLIGHTHERALD.COM
Mechtronics owners pass the torch
Latimer Quilt Center at 25
Headlight-Herald photos by Ann Powers and courtesy photo by Latimer Quilt Center
(Above) Sofie Skein-Hall, owner of Bonjour Poupette in Garibaldi, enjoys learning how to weave at Latimer Quilt and Textile Center in Tillamook, with Debbie Gorham of Portland (center) and Marilyn Anderson of Manzanita, as mentors. (Right) Wilson River School students visit Latimer Quilt and Textile Center weekly to learn various crafts. By Ann Powers editor@northcoastcitizen.com Twenty-five years ago, what is now the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center was an abandoned school-
house, originally built in the 1880s, with blackberries growing through the floors and birds flying through holes in the ceilings. Today, the former Maple Leaf School has found its place as a
Boil water advisory for Cape Meares
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 1, reports were received of low or no water pressure from Cape Meares community residents. The Oceanside Water District
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nonprofit with a significant role in a certain kind of ‘slow movement’ – not as in food, but as in fabric. The center is now a gathering of fiber and textile artisans sharing their passion for all things handcrafted.
Marilyn Anderson, a Latimer volunteer and weaving instructor, said being slow is crucial to their
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Second Street plaza work to begin mid Oct.
was contacted and discovered that the 200,000 gallon water reservoir was empty. Efforts are underway to locate and repair the breach that emptied the tank. For any residents that do have pressure - there is a “boil water” advisory that will remain in place until the break is located and repaired and the water has been tested and passed. Attempts have been made to supply emergency drinking water to residents unable to drive to Tillamook to purchase their own. If you are planning on visiting the Cape Meares community, be aware of the water issue and please bring your own. At this time it is unknown when the water service will return to normal.
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The rendering of how Second Street plaza will look, once the scheduled 90 days of work are completed, transforming the street into a one-way with diagonal parking on the south side. According to Paul Wyntergreen, city manager, Second Street will close for construction by mid October.
Headlight-Herald photo/ Joe Warren
Ed and Eileen Seeger pass the golden key to new Mechtronics owner Thomas Hale. Hale took over the business the Seegers started 25 years ago on Oct. 1. As of Oct. 1, Mechtronics, Inc., a local auto repair shop, is pleased to announce new ownership. Thomas Hale, a native to Tillamook County and long-time employee at Mechtronics, is the new owner of the small business, started by Edward and Eileen Seeger in 1991. Mechtronics, Inc. had a humble beginning as a small shop, originally located on Third Street, next to TP Freight. After one year of business, the company had grown in size and made the decision to move one mile east on Third St. to its current location, across from the Fairgrounds field. Mechtronics has flourished under the mission of providing highquality auto repair to the residents and visitors to Tillamook County. “We are very confident in Thomas’ ability to manage and run Mechtronics as a business owner,” said Edward Seeger, former owner of Mechtronics, Inc. “Thomas continually demonstrates that he has the drive and skills
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Candidates Forum set for Wednesday Tillamook County Commissioner, Position No. 2
Jennifer Purcell
David Yamamoto
By Jordan Wolfe jwolfe@countrymedia.net The gloves are coming off. With just over a month left before elections are decided, the Tillamook Chapter of the American Association of University
State Representative, District 32
State Representative, District 10
State Senator, District 5
Dr. Bruce Bobek
Representative David Gomberg
Dick Anderson
Representative Deborah Boone
Women (AAUW), in partnership with the Tillamook HeadlightHerald, is hosting a Candidates Forum at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (today), at Tillamook Bay Community College, rooms 214-215. Candidates will be present to address their candidacy and answer questions. Confirmed candidates Jennifer Purcell and David Yamamoto, both vying for Tillamook County Commissioner,
Position No. 2; Representative Deborah Boone and Dr. Bruce Bobek, both battling for State Representative, District 32; and flying solo are Representative David Gomberg for State Representative, District 10 and Dick Anderson for State Senator, District 5. The forum is scheduled to begin with a social half-hour with a panel session to begin at 6 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. The forum is free to attend.
Currently, “Let’s Talk with Van Moe,” airing on TCTV channel 4 (and tctvonline.com), is featuring episodes dedicated to Purcell and Yamamoto. Every day, for the month of October, TCTV will alternate which candidate’s episode airs. Both episodes can be streamed immediately from tctvonline. com. For more information, contact Lisa Phipps at 503-801-4122 or Joe Warren at 503-842-7536.