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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

TILLAMOOK, OREGON • WWW.TILLAMOOKHEADLIGHTHERALD.COM

Update: Human remains identified The human remains discovered near the Tillamook and Yamhill County line earlier this month have been identified as Anna Lorraine Proietti, 21, from Salem, according to officials. On Sept. 9, Tillamook and Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Oregon State Police discovered a shallow grave with a bag containing human remains off Bald Mountain Road near a camp site. Officers said the bag also contained personal items including a document with the name Anna Lorraine Proietti. The remains were recovered and an autopsy occurred on Sept. 16. Officials stated the autopsy did not provide any immediate results or a cause of death. Investigators were able to locate and provide dental records for Proietti to the Medical Examiner, who positively identified the remains to be hers. On Sept. 21, officials served a search warrant in Salem on the home of Brian Henry and Ann Proietti. Police said the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made. Officials ask anyone with information related to the case to contact the Tillamook County Sheriff ’s Office at (503) 8422561.

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Library to host 10th birthday bash Headlight-Herald photo/ Ann Powers

The body of the dead, 38-foot Humpback whale that disappeared at Falcon Cove Beach was found two miles south on Short Sands Beach.

Meet Short Sands’ newest resident By Ann Powers editor@northcoastcitizen.com It appears what some are calling the “ever-returning whale” may have found a permanent home on Short Sands Beach in Oswald West State Park, according to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). During interpretative talks

last weekend, State Park Ranger Ken Murphy said OPRD plans to leave the 38-foot dead Humpback where it is and allow its carcass to feed the surrounding ecosystem. When a deceased whale washes ashore during peak season, it would usually be buried by the park’s department. But Murphy said because of current cool temperatures and few beach-goers,

OPRD plans to leave the Humpback to scavengers as it decomposes over the next several weeks. “The plans right now are to let it take the circle of life approach and let other animals feed on it and let it decay naturally,” he said. “It’s pretty important, espe-

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Mike’s Memorial Firehouse opens up Tillamook history By Brad Mosher bmosher@countrymedia.net “Brings back a lot of memories.” That was Tillamook fire chief Rick Adams’ comment when he took a look at Mike’s Memorial Firehouse Saturday. He had just finished leaving through one of the photo albums on the desk in the museum. He still lingered, looking closely at Engine Number 1 which had Mike Ellerbroek’s old firefighting uniform and boots set on the seat and steps

of the former U.S. Navy fire truck when became part of Tillamook history. It still is brought out of retirement for parades. Adams was one of the many people who stopped by Tillamook’s newest museum. It was the grand opening of the new fire museum in the 3500 block of Third Avenue. With a cruise-in of dozens of custom and vintage cars and trucks as a draw, people got their first chance to see the museum located in the E & E Auto Body building.

It was the realization of a dream former assistant chief Ellerbroek had for many years, according to his wife, Ruth. But it became a family mission when Ellerbroek passed away earlier this year. “It was originally started because my husband was a volunteer for 43 years for Tillamook. It was always his desire to have a museum to honor firemen. A lot of this stuff is stuff he collected over the years. Some of it is on

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Headlight Herald photo/ Ann Powers

Director Sara Charlton says the facility’s 10th birthday party celebration, Oct. 1, will be just as amazing as the artwork adorning the building, and services offered throughout the year. By Ann Powers editor@northcoastcitizen.com

Happy Birthday Tillamook County Library! The main branch building, at 1716 Third St. in Tillamook, is celebrating its 10th anniversary Oct. 1. The beloved community institution has a variety of free activities lined up that are as diverse, fun and educational as the services it offers to hundreds of patrons year-round. “It’s going to be a fun day,” said TCL Director Sara Charlton. “We’re just going to party all day… to celebrate the past and look forward to the future.” The party gets started at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the library’s new reading park, located next to the branch on Third Street. Sen. Betsy Johnson will be on hand to do the honors. She was there for the ribbon cutting when the building first opened its doors in 2006. “I can’t believe it’s been a decade,” she said. “It was part of Tillamook’s revitalization. It’s a wonderful facility and I’m a big fan of books. There’s just something magical about holding

n See LIBRARY, Page A9

In the wake of progress: Long-standing Tillamook Shell and Grocery makes hard decision to close By Ann Powers editor@northcoastcitizen.com Tillamook Shell and Grocery manager Victoria Tarpley choked back tears while talking about the service station and convenience store’s imminent and permanent closing Friday. “I love working here,” she said of her employment for the past five-andone-half years. “It’s very difficult. It’s kind of been my home. This is my family.” The station, which has been serving customers since 1947 from its location on Main Avenue and First Street, is closing it’s doors to make way for the U.S. Highway 101/Oregon Highway 6 Traffic Safety Improvement Program. Mike Sheldon, owner of Sheldon Oil Company – which is Tillamook Shell & Grocery’s parent corporation, said the decision was a tough call, but necessary for the area’s progress. He also emphasized the decision was mutual and respectful in working with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).

“I’m sad,” said Sheldon, whose family has operated the station since the early 1980s. “But, I’ve come to peace with it. We weren’t forced out. This happens in other cities, not just Tillamook. To get out of the 19th century, we have to have these changes.” And those changes are crucial in the interest of public safety, said ODOT spokesperson Lou Torres. The $28 million project, expected to be finished in the fall of 2018, focuses on improving traffic operations and increasing safety on U.S. 101 and OR 6 through downtown Tillamook and across Hoquarton Slough. Plans call for lengthening the U.S.101 couplet to the Hoquarton Slough by extending Pacific Avenue north beyond First Street, and replacing the existing slough bridge with a new four-lane overpass. The new bridge will be up to five feet higher than the existing structure. In addition, officials said the project will widen travel lanes on Main and Pacific Avenues from First to Fourth Streets. Turn lanes will be added at key intersections through town. The

Headlight Herald photo/Ann Powers

Tillamook Shell & Grocery will permanently close its doors Sept. 30, to make way for the U.S. Highway 101/Oregon Highway 6 Traffic Safety Improvement Program. work is also intended to improve the Hoquarton Interpretive Area and add gateway elements, as well downtown beautification. Both Sheldon and ODOT officials said many months of public input, design, redesign and detailed analysis have gone into the plans, with tireless

efforts being made to save the Shell station in question. “We thought up until 60 days ago we would be able to stay open and accommodate the construction,”

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