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We’re all winners in Tillamook County ing them in this keepsake edition.

Inside you will find what our readers believe to be the best bakery, where to find the best breakfast, the best brewery, who has the best clam chowder, or the best happy hour.

You will see who has the best ice cream, best local place for a fun time, live entertainment, where to get your car fixed, where to go for a cultural experience, go camping, who has the best customer service

and many more categories.

We have so many hard working people who own businesses and so many who work or volunteer at some important entities that make Tillamook County the best place on the Oregon Coast.

This section highlights those committed people who provide day to day services we all need and enjoy.

It’s no secret we live in one of the best places in the world, with some of the best people on the

planet. Our readers have really stepped up to cast their ballot and show our business community that they, like us, appreciate all of the people, places and things that makes Tillamook County home.

Enjoy reading through this special section, and while you are at it, congratulate those who were included.

Thanks to all our readers who cast ballots and thanks to all our local businesses and entities who make Tillamook County so great.

I hope you enjoy reading through the various categories, seeing who our readers chose as their

favorite. When you think about it, we’re all winners here in Tillamook County.

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Readers of the Headlight Herald and the North Coast Citizen voted on their favorite food, attractions, best local businesses and more.

We captured thousands of votes online and with our official print ballots, compiled the results and are present-

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BREAKFAST

1ST PLACE Downie’s Café 9320 5th St, Bay City (503) 377-2220 (971) 977-0176

Local Food & Drink BAKERY

COFFEE

1ST PLACE Lindsey’s Lattes 1920 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 812-7665

2ND PLACE Blue Star Espresso 1101 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-2583 940 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 842-2583

1ST PLACE SaraSota’s 1911 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 842-0600

3RD PLACE Cabin Coffee Company 1810 US-101, Tillamook (503) 815-8400

2ND PLACE The Bakery Next Door 1000 N Main Ave Unit 2, Tillamook (503) 354-2520

Dutch Brothers Coffee 2150 Main Ave N, Tillamook (541) 955-4700

3RD PLACE Beach Bakeshop 108 N Hwy 101 S, Rockaway Beach (971) 306-1245

Chibi Teriyaki is a family owned food cart located in Garibaldi, 1004 Garibaldi Ave. Open from 7:00am to 5:30pm Tuesday through Saturday.

They are best known for for their Chicken Teriyaki, Musubi’s and made to order Breakfast Burritos. Speciality items are their “Seaweed Sandwich” and “Yaksoba Noddles”.

Chibi Teriyaki provides a number of their meals with the vegan and gluten free customers in mind. Chibi Teriyaki is known for their community involvement supporting local charities, schools and special events. Come by and treat yourself to these amazing entries.

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LUNCH

1ST PLACE 2ND PLACE Werner Beef & Brew The Fern Café 2807 3rd St, 1000 Main Ave N, Ste 1 Tillamook (503) 842-4133 (503) 842-7114

3RD PLACE Recess 1910 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 812-0308

HAPPY HOUR

1ST PLACE Pacific Restaurant 205 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-0019

3RD PLACE Wanda’s Café & Bakery 12880 H St, Nehalem (503) 368-8100

2ND PLACE Blue Heron French Cheese Company 2001 Blue Heron Rd A, Tillamook (503) 842-8281

2ND PLACE Tora Sushi Lounge 212 Oregon Coast Hwy, Tillamook (503) 354-2645

DINNER

3RD PLACE East on West 4945 Netarts Hwy W, Netarts (971) 977-0176

3RD PLACE Kitty’s Food & Spirits 204 1/2 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 354-2463

FOOD CART

Littoral Bar 342 US-101, Rockaway Beach (503) 457-3439

1ST PLACE Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148 2ND PLACE The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900

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La Mexicana 2203 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-2101

3RD PLACE Pacific Restaurant 205 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-0019

1ST PLACE Mike’s Mac & Sanny Shack 1816 1st St, Tillamook (555) 555-5555 2ND PLACE Nani Papa’a-TeriTrucky Mobil 1816 1st. St, Tillamook (971) 266-9195

BREW PUB

1ST PLACE Pelican Brewing Company 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City (503) 965-7007 1708 1st St, Tillamook (503) 842-7007

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How communities benefit when consumers shop local Ideas about shopping are never set in stone, and the pandemic illustrated just how quickly consumer trends and opinions can change.

Many individuals are now reevaluating how they spend their hard-earned money, particularly since inflation has affected just how far a dollar can be stretched. When consumers think about which stores to patronize, locally owned businesses may be the smartest option for a number of reasons — not the least of which is the way such enterprises benefit the communities they call home.

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Shopping locally means that more money will stay in the community. According to recent research from Civic Economics, local eateries return nearly 79 percent of revenue to the community, compared to just over 30 percent for chain restaurants.

Overall, for every $100 spent at a local business, around $73 remains in the community, verus roughly $43 when shopping at a non-locally owned business.

Local business owners typically are inclined to go the extra mile for their customers and are personally invested in the services and products they are selling. As a result, shopping locally tends to be a personalized experience. Furthermore, a local business owner may be more amenable to ordering products for specific clientele. Such personalized service is typically not accessible when shopping big box stores or other shops where owners are off-site.

Lines are short Waiting in long lines for checkout or to pick up merchandise ordered online can drain consumers’ energy and contribute to stress. Local businesses tend to have short lines and small crowds, which can lead to a more pleasant shopping experience.

Generates tax revenue Local businesses generate more tax revenue per sales dollar, according to Rubicon, a digital marketplace for waste and recycling businesses.

Taxes paid by local small

businesses go to support schools, parks, roads, and other programs that benefit the community as well.

Support nonprofits Local businesses often support good work in the community, such as nonprofit groups. These can include schools and sports teams, among other groups. According to Dr. Sue Lynn Sasser, professor of economics at the University of Central Oklahoma, studies indicate nonprofits “receive 250 percent more support from small businesses than larger ones.”

Support other local businesses Local business support other local businesses by buying and selling among each other. A local, independently owned restaurant may source its ingredients from local farms, which means visitors to such eateries are supporting multiple local businesses each time they dine out.

Small businesses are a boon to the economy, particularly local economies. These enterprises help their communities in a multitude of ways.

How consumers can spread the word about local businesses businesses, and each can potentially benefit consumers and communities.

• Take to social media.

Though it certainly has its detractors, social media remains wildly popular.

An April 2023 report from Global WebIndex indicated 60 percent of the world’s population uses social media, and the daily average usage is two hours and 24 minutes. Data from Meta indicates that 83 percent of Instagram users discover new brands while using the platform.

Such reports illustrate how effective positive reviews and references to small local businesses can be.

Consumers won’t need much time to share a story about a great local business on their social media accounts, but that small investment of time can pay big dividends for those companies.

• Share experiences through word-of-mouth.

Word-of-mouth marketing still works, and

consumers can play an important role in ensuring that it benefits local businesses. According to the marketing solution experts at Hibü, word-of-mouth marketing remains the most popular way to recommend a business. Consumers trust what others say about a business, so positive experiences with a local firm can be shared with family, friends and neighbors looking for similar services.

• Review the business online. Review Trackers reports that more than 81 percent of consumers are likely to visit Google Reviews prior to visiting a business. That’s a testament to the value of online review aggregators. After a positive experience with a local business, consumers can visit Google Reviews or another online review aggregator like Yelp and share the details of their encounter. Chances are strong the review will be read and compel others to

patronize the business.

A successful small business sector can have a

profound impact on local communities. Consumers have an important role

to play in the creation of a thriving small business community.

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Thriving small businesses are vital to strong local economies. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses contribute roughly 65 percent of all new jobs, while a report from the Congressional Research Service indicated that firms with between 20 and 499 employees had the best job creation record of any size company. That’s a significant feather in the cap of small businesses, as the jobs such firms create help to build thriving local economies that benefit from the tax revenue generated through employment and its ripple effects, such as the greater buying power that being employed creates.

With so much to gain from a thriving small business sector, local residents can help to spread the word about small businesses in their communities. A handful of simple and effective strategies can help to promote local

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Local Food & Drink 2ND PLACE Werner Beef & Brew 2807 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7114 3RD PLACE de Garde Brewing 114 Ivy Ave, Tillamook (503) 815-1635

TASTING ROOM

1ST PLACE Blue Heron French Cheese Company 2001 Blue Heron Rd A, Tillamook (503) 842-8281 2ND PLACE de Garde Brewing 114 Ivy Ave, Tillamook (503) 815-1635

3RD PLACE Pelican Brewing Company 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City (503) 965-7007 1708 1st St, Tillamook (503) 842-7007

CHINESE

1ST PLACE Lin’s Restaurant 500 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-1588

DOWNIE’S CAFE

2ND PLACE Chinese Garden Restaurant 1145 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 815-8382

BURGER

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3RD PLACE Fengying’s Kitchen 10 Street 101 Hwy Garibaldi (541) 490-0364

2ND PLACE Werner Beef & Brew 2807 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7114

2ND PLACE Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900

MEXICAN

1ST PLACE La Mexicana 2203 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-2101 2ND PLACE Tacos La Providencia 1100 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-6920 3RD PLACE El Trio Loco III 122 N Hwy 101 Rockaway Beach (971) 306 1180

THAI

1ST PLACE Sassy Express Thai Food 2303 N Main Ave Suite K, Tillamook (503) 354-5474

Best Breakfast Fresh Ingredients Friendly Service Delicious Home-Style Cooking

2ND PLACE Sab 1816 1st St, Tillamook (503) 594-9645

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3RD PLACE A Mighty Thai 725 Manzanita Ave, Manzanita (503) 368-8424

1ST PLACE East on West 4945 Netarts Hwy W, Netarts (971) 977-0176

3RD PLACE Dutch Mill Café 206 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 354-2636

CLAM CHOWDER

1ST PLACE Old Oregon Smokehouse 3800 Oregon Coast Hwy, Tillamook (503) 842-2383 120 US-101, Rockaway Beach (503) 355-2817 2ND PLACE The Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster 5150 Hayes Oyster Dr, Bay City (503) 377-2323 3RD PLACE Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900

1ST PLACE Sarasota’s 1911 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 842-0600

3RD PLACE Alice’s Country House 17345 Wilson River Hwy, Tillamook (503) 842-7927 Downie’s Café 9320 5th St, Bay City (503) 377-2220 (971) 977-0176

FISH & CHIPS 1ST PLACE Sea Baron 237 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi (971) 322-9907

2ND PLACE Fisherman’s Korner Mooring Dr, Garibaldi (503) 322-2033 Riverside Fish n’ Chips 35915 N Hwy 101, Nehalem (503) 368-3344

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Old Oregon Smokehouse 3800 Oregon Coast Hwy, Tillamook (503) 842-2383 120 US-101, Rockaway Beach (503) 355-2817

GRILLED CHEESE 1ST PLACE The Tillamook Creamery 4165 N Hwy 101, Tillamook (503) 815-1300

2ND PLACE Mike’s Mac & Sanny Shack 1816 1st St, Tillamook (555) 555-5555 3RD PLACE Chibi Teriyaki 1004 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi (503) 354-7945 The Fern Café 1000 Main Ave N Ste 1 (503) 842-4133

ICE CREAM

1ST PLACE Tillamook Creamery 4165 N Hwy 101, Tillamook (503) 815-1300

2ND PLACE Buttercup Ice Creams & Chowders 35915 N Hwy 101, Nehalem (503) 368-2469 3RD PLACE DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant 312 Garibaldi Ave (503) 322-3733

3RD PLACE Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza 2140 Hadley Rd N, Tillamook (503) 842-4112

SANDWICHES

1ST PLACE Antonette’s Kitchen 975 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 457-5164

Nestucca Bay Creamery Cheese Shop 34410 U.S. 101 S, Cloverdale (541) 992-4129

2ND PLACE Blue Heron French Cheese Company 2001 Blue Heron Rd A, Tillamook (503) 842-8281

Sea Breeze Gifts Rockaway Beach 102 US-101, Rockaway Beach (503) 355-3335

3RD PLACE Mike’s Mac & Sanny Shack 1816 1st St, Tillamook (555) 555-5555

PIZZA

SEAFOOD

1ST PLACE Crab Rock Pizza 604 Biak Ave, Garibaldi (971) 265-1122

1ST PLACE The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900

2ND PLACE Main Street Pizza Company 2205 Oregon Coast Hwy, Tillamook (503) 842-7277

2ND PLACE Fish Peddler at Pacific Oyster 5150 Hayes Oyster Dr, Bay City (503) 377-2323

3RD PLACE Pacific Restaurant 205 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-0019

2ND PLACE Fred Meyer 2500 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 815-1400

JAndy’s Oyster Co, Inc 6760 S Prairie Rd, Tillamook (503) 842-1197

Alice’s Country House 17345 Wilson River Hwy, Tillamook (503) 842-7927

VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN

STEAK

1ST PLACE The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900 2ND PLACE The Bunker Grille 7300 Alderbrook Rd, Tillamook (971) 289-4653

Werner Beef & Brew 2807 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7114

SUSHI

1ST PLACE Tora Sushi Lounge 212 Oregon Coast Hwy, Tillamook (503) 354-2645

Antonette’s Kitchenwhere the soups are house made, the salads are fresh and the build your own sandwiches are delicious.

1ST PLACE Chibi Teriyaki 1004 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi (503) 354-7945 2ND PLACE Pacific City Beach Walk 6320 Pacific Ave, Pacific City (503) 483-1234

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3RD PLACE Pirate’s Cove Restaurant 14170 US-101, Garibaldi (503) 322-2092

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Local Food & Drink 3RD PLACE Tora Sushi Lounge 212 Oregon Coast Hwy, Tillamook (503) 354-2645

ATMOSPHERE

1ST PLACE The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900

2ND PLACE Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148 Littoral Bar 342 US-101, Rockaway Beach (503) 457-3439 Werner Beef & Brew 2807 3rd St,Tillamook (503) 842-7114

PATIO DINING

1ST PLACE The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900 2ND PLACE Werner Beef & Brew 2807 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7114

WATERFRONT DINING

1ST PLACE The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900

A FUN TIME

2ND PLACE Pirate’s Cove Restaurant 14170 US-101, Garibaldi (503) 322-2092

2ND Littoral Bar 342 US-101, Rockaway Beach (503) 457-3439

3RD PLACE Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148

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The Salmonberry 380 Marine Dr, Wheeler (503) 714-1423

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Local Place For 1ST Oregon Coast Dance Center 312 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-7447

Rendezvous Bar & Grill 214 Pacific Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-5453

ACCOUNTANT 1ST Hurliman CPA + Retirement 305 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 664-4149

Roesener & Shiveley, LLP 2211 3rd St. Ste B Tillamook (503) 842-4417

ANNUAL EVENT

1ST Tillamook County Fair 4603 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-2272

2ND Nutcracker, Oregon Coast Dance Center 312 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-7447 3RD Garibaldi Days https://visitgaribaldi. gov/garibaldi-days/

APPLIANCES

1ST All Star Appliance 2111 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-2211 2ND Roby’s Furniture & Appliance 1901 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 389-6469

ART/GALLERY 1ST Pacific Gypsy Boutique 206 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi (503) 300-8033

2ND Bay City Arts Center 5680 A St, Bay City (503) 377-9620

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CARS & TRUCKS 1ST Tillamook Motor Company 501 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4475

Local Place For 3RD Hoffman Center for the Arts 594 Laneda Ave, Manzanita (503) 368-3846

AUTO BODY

1ST E & E Auto Center 3509 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7802

BOUTIQUE SHOPPING

1ST West Elliott 112 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 812-1803 2ND Madeline’s Vintage Marketplace 2016 3rd St, Tillamook (206) 218-2566

2ND Rawebody & 3RD Collision Center 1908 5th St, Tillamook Pacific Gypsy Boutique (503) 842-4773 206 Garibaldi Ave, AUTO SERVICE Garibaldi (503) 300-8033 1ST S-R Repair, LLC CANNABIS 2101 7th St, Tillamook DISPENSARIES (503) 842-1301 1ST Nectar 2ND 575 Main Ave, 24/7 Truck and Auto Tillamook Service (503) 354-2074 6260 Blimp Blvd, Tillamook Sweet Relief (503) 842-5160 1906 1st St, Tillamook (503) 354-5463 3RD Denny Green 2ND Radiator & Auto Mr. Nice Guy 409 Main Ave, 656 US-101, Tillamook Rockaway Beach (503) 842-2632 (971) 306-1313

CATERING

1ST Rendezvous Bar & Grill 214 Pacific Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-5453 Sugar Vault LLC Sugarvaultllc@ gmail.com (503) 801-0803

2ND A & M Auto Wholesellers 3740 N Hwy 101, Tillamook (503) 842-1501

COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE 1ST AV Coastal (503) 801-6191

Fat Head BBQ 6030 Hangar Rd, Tillamook (503) 815-1786

Michelle’s Qlty Computer Repair 1910 4th St, Tillamook (971) 341-2885 Richard Coit PO Box 191, Cloverdale (503) 812-7628 PostaBox 414 Pacific Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-7230

CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

1ST Tillamook County Pioneer Museum 2106 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 842-4553

Kilchis Point Reserve Spruce St, Bay City (503) 842-4553 Pier’s End: Tillamook Bay US Coast Guard Boathouse 1209 Bay Lane, PO Box 671, Garibaldi http://www. savegaribaldipier.org/ Tillamook County Library 1716 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-4792

Beautiful Antique Furniture Collectibles Rusty Goodies Shabby Chic Furnishings One of a Kind Repurposed Items Seasonal Decor

CLOTHING

1ST West Elliott Boutique 209 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 812-1803 2ND Recurrent 2015 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 354-2022 3RD Goodwill 2600 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 354-2470

2ND Garibaldi Maritime Museum 112 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi (503) 322-8411

GIFTS

BOUTIQUE SHOPPING

JEWELRY

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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Local Place For CUSTOMER SERVICE

1ST Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148 Madeline’s Vintage Marketplace 2016 3rd St, Tillamook (206) 218-2566

Pacific Gypsy Boutique 206 Garibaldi Ave, Suite B, Garibaldi (503) 300-8033 Tillamook DMV 308 Evergreen Dr, Tillamook (503) 299-9999

TLC, a Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union 1510 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7523

DATE NIGHT

1ST The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900

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Teaching life skills, discipline, respect, Teaching skills, discipline, respect, andlife teamwork through dance. and teamwork through dance.

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2ND Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148

2ND Miami Cove Electric Inc 507 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi (503) 322-3300

Littoral Bar 342 US-101, Rockaway Beach (503) 457-3439

3RD Angus Electric 2 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 815-8145

3RD Pirate’s Cove Restaurant 14170 US-101, Garibaldi (503) 322-2092

E C Electric 9400 3rd St, Bay City (503) 593-1043 Tom’s Electric LLC (503) 842-3520

ENTERTAINMENT FAMILY 1ST ATTRACTION Tillamook Coliseum Theater 310 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-6111 2ND Oregon Coast Dance Center 312 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-744

1ST Tillamook Coliseum Theater 310 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-6111 2ND North Coast Pinball 35995 N Hwy 101, Nehalem (503) 343-4783

3RD North Coast Pinball 35995 N Hwy 101, Nehalem (503) 343-4783

ELECTRICIAN SERVICE

1ST Whitlatch Electric (503) 842-0424

3RD Blue Heron French Cheese Company 2001 Blue Heron Rd A, Tillamook (503) 842-8281 Tillamook Air Museum 6030 Hangar Rd, Tillamook (503) 842-1130

FAMILY NIGHT 1ST Tillamook Coliseum Theater 310 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-6111

2ND Tillamook Bowling Lanes 3705 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-6301 3RD North Coast Pinball 35995 N Hwy 101, Nehalem (503) 343-4783

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION 1ST TLC, a Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union 1510 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7523 2ND Umpqua Bank 2405 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-5521 3RD 1st Security 1806 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 815-2600 U.B. Bank 408 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4401

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GIFTS

1ST Madeline’s Vintage Marketplace 2016 3rd St, Tillamook (206) 218-2566

Local Place For

Fishing with Beck (503) 806-2392 2ND Captain Joe Ockenfels, Siggi-G Ocean Charters 611 Commercial St, Garibaldi (503) 322-3285

FISHING & HUNTING EQUIPMENT

1ST Tillamook Sporting Goods 2205 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4334

Piece Arms 1000 N Main Ave, Suite 6, Tillamook (503) 812-7326

1ST JAndy Acres 6760 S Prairie Rd, Tillamook (503) 842-1197

2ND North County Recreation District 36155 9th St, Nehalem (855) 444-6273

2ND Fred Meyer 2500 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 815-1400

Silkwood Fitness 6000 Blimp Blvd, Tillamook (503) 354-4848

3RD Monkey Business 101 38005 U.S. 101 S, Cloverdale (503) 392-4021

FLORIST

1ST Sunflower Flats 217 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4411 2ND Anderson Florist 202 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-2556 3RD Riverside Floral (503) 812-7863

3RD Pacific Gypsy Boutique 206 Garibaldi Ave, Suite B, Garibaldi (503) 300-8033

2ND Vice Construction Inc (503) 842-5107

2ND Fred Meyer 2500 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 815-1400 3RD Safeway 1815 4th St, Tillamook (503) 842-4608

1ST Tillamook County Family YMCA 610 Stillwell Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-9622

HEATING & AIR

1ST Haltiner Heating & Sheet Metal and Tillamook Fireplace Center 1709 1st St, Tillamook (503) 842-9315 2ND Gitchell Heating AC (503) 812-6576

at Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers

GENERAL CONTRACTING/ CONSTRUCTION 1ST All Repair and Remodel 15540 Trask River Rd, Tillamook (503) 842-1200

1ST Grocery Outlet 2055 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 354-5298

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2ND Garibaldi Marina 302 Mooring Basin Rd, Garibaldi (503) 322 3312

1ST Tillamook County Family YMCA 610 Stillwell Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-9622

GARDENING SUPPLIES & PLANTS

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FISHING GUIDE FITNESS/ k 1ST WELL BEING Ryan Beck,

2ND Salty Raven Flagship Store 109 Main Avenue, Tillamook (503) 354-3501

GROCERIES & SUNDRIES

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Thank you to everyone who voted for us as the best assisted living community in the area!

We’re so proud to serve our community, and a special thank you to our team for creating such a wonderful atmosphere!

TO LEARN MORE about our community call us at (503) 842-0918.

Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers 3500 12th St. · Tillamook, OR 97141 prestigecare.com/fiverivers

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Local Place For 3RD P & L Heating & Sheet Metal 2711 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-7765

HOME FURNISHINGS/ DECOR

1ST Roby’s Furniture & Appliance 1901 Main Avenue N, Tillamook (503) 389-6469 2ND Homelife Furniture 301 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-2005 3RD Madeline’s Vintage Marketplace 2016 3rd St, Tillamook (206) 218-2566

HOME IMPROVEMENT 1ST Rosenberg Builders Supply 2 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4434

2ND Kimmel True Value Hardware & Appliance 1816 1st St, Tillamook (503) 842-4204

JEWELRY

1ST Fred Meyer 2500 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 815-1400 2ND Pacific Gypsy Boutique 206 Garibaldi Ave, Suite B, Garibaldi (503) 300-8033 3RD Belladonna Beads 230 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi (971) 319-2668 Madeline’s Vintage Marketplace 2016 3rd St, Tillamook (206) 218-2566

KAYAK RENTALS 1ST Kayak Tillamook County 2200 1st St #1270, Tillamook (503) 347-2860

3RD Rockaway Roastery Nestucca Adventures 165 S Miller, Rockaway Beach 34650 Brooten Rd, (971) 363-6695 Pacific City (503) 965-0060 Wheeler Marina 278 Marine Dr, Wheeler (503) 368-5780

LANDSCAPING & LAWN

1ST Bros & Hoes Landscaping Inc. 23400 Bunn Creek Rd, Beaver (503) 398-5586 2ND North Coast Lawn Care 1306 1st St, Tillamook (503) 842-4147 The Mow Man Lawn Care LLC (503) 812-1892

MARINA

1ST Garibaldi Marina 302 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 322-3312 2ND Kelly’s Brighton Marina LLC 29200 US-101, Rockaway Beach (503) 368-5745 3RD Wheeler Marina 278 Marine Dr, Wheeler (503) 368-5780

MUSEUM

1ST Tillamook County Pioneer Museum 2106 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 842-4553

“LIVE” ENTERTAINMENT 2ND 1ST The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900

Tillamook Air Museum 6030 Hangar Rd, Tillamook (503) 842-1130

3RD Garibaldi Maritime Museum 112 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi (503) 322-8411 MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY 1ST Tillamook Family Counsel Center 906 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-8201 2ND Connie L. Sutton, LPC 2507 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 812-9675 Kaylan Smith 906 Main Ave, Tillamook, (503) 842-8201

OUTDOOR RECREATION 1ST Kilchis Point Reserve Spruce St, Bay City (503) 842-4553 2ND Netarts Bay myodfw.com

OVERNIGHT CAMPING

1ST Barview Jetty County Campground Cedar St, Rockaway Beach (503) 322-3522 2ND Cape Lookout State Park Campground 13000 Whiskey Creek Rd, Tillamook (800) 551-6949

OVERNIGHT LODGING

1ST Ashley Inn of Tillamook 1722 Makinster Road, Tillamook (503) 994-5500 Harborview Inn & RV Park 302 S 7th St, Garibaldi (503) 322-3251

PARADE

1ST June Dairy Parade tillamookchamber.org 2ND Rockaway Beach 4th of July Parade rockawaybeach.net Garibaldi Days Parade visitgaribaldi.gov

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Local Place For PET/LIVESTOCK SUPPLIES 1ST Tillamook Farm Store 4 Ivy Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-7566

2ND Tillamook Farmers’ Co-Op 1920 N Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4457

Old Mill RV Resort 210 S 3rd St, Garibaldi (503) 322-0322

SENIOR LIVING 1ST Prestige Assisted Living Five Rivers 3500 12th St Tillamook (503) 842-0918

SUPPORT GROUP

1ST REAL ESTATE Adventist Health Tillamook OFFICE Grief Support 1ST Rob Trost Real Estate Pam Strachan (Call to Register) www.robtrost.com (503) 815-2411 (503) 842-9090 2ND RE/MAX Homesource 1812 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-2100

RV PARK

1ST Netarts Bay Garden RV Resort 2260 Bilyeu Ave, Netarts (503) 842-7774

2ND Rainy Day Village Network PO Box 118, Manzanita (503) 482-9695 Tillamook Serenity Club 5012 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-1115

2ND Erin Mendez TLC, a Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union 1510 3rd St, Tillamook (800) 205-7872

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VETERINARIAN

BARTENDER

1ST Pioneer Veterinary Hospital 801 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-8411

1ST Jess Francis Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148

2ND Cloverdale Veterinary Clinic 34610 U.S. 101 S, Cloverdale (503) 392-3322

2ND Shavaun “Aly” Devlin Littoral Bar 342 US-101, Rockaway Beach (503) 457-3439

3RD Nehalem Animal Healing 35715 N Hwy 101, Nehalem (503) 374-1951

BEST AT WHAT THEY DO: VETERINARIAN

3RD Cheryl Gierga The Ghost Hole 409 Garibaldi Ave, Garibaldi (503) 322-2733

3RD Mike Towers Mike’s Mac & Sanny Shack 1816 1st St, Tillamook (555) 555-5555

BOSS/ MANAGER

EDUCATOR

1ST Oliver Whiting Umpqua Bank 2405 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 842-5521

1ST Slade Sapora Tillamook High School 2605 12th St, Tillamook (503) 842-2566

Dr. Tracy Solis, DVM Dr. Mark Witt, DVM Dr. Jennifer Witt, DVM Dr. Anna Riedl, DVM

REPRODUCTION & HERD HEALTH

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SURGERY

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People: Best at What They Do Margaret Whiting Neah-Kah-Nie High School 24705 US-101, Rockaway Beach (503) 355-2272

2ND Hayden Bush Tillamook High School 2605 12th St, Tillamook (503) 842-2566 Melita Spath East Elementary 3905 Alder Ln Tillamook (503) 842-7544

ESTHETICIAN 1ST Kait Dooher 112 Main Avenue Tillamook

2ND Chloe Rieger Sheer Bliss 316 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-1910

Taniesha Garibay The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd, Netarts (503) 815-9900

Lindsay Stockton Studio Lashed 1150 Main Ave Tillamook

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FINANCIAL ADVISOR

1ST Brett A Hurliman, AAMS® Edward Jones Financial Advisor 2015 10th St B, Tillamook (503) 842-3695 2ND Val Braun Edward Jones Financial Advisor 800 Main Ave, St B, Tillamook (503) 815-1948

FOOD SERVER PACIFIC GYPSY BOUTIQUE A handmade company

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GIFTS

Cheryl Gierga

Owner/Creative Genius 206B Garibaldi Ave, PO Box 284, Garibaldi, OR 97118 pacificgypsyboutique@yahoo.com

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1ST JC Jenson, Garibaldi Portside Bistro 307 Mooring Basin Dr, Garibaldi (503) 842-9148 Sherri Weir Fern Restaurant & Lounge 1000 N Main Ave UNIT 2, Tillamook (503) 842-4133

1ST Sara Strang Roots Salon & Spa 416 Laurel Ave, Tillamook (503) 812-3313 2ND BeaJae Carr Parlor No. 7 2108 4th St Unit A, Tillamook (509) 540-0623 3RD Breezy Sheers Cutting Loose Hair Salon 8425 Hwy 101 Bay City (503) 377-0222 Julie Schneidecker Halo Salon 104 Stillwell Ave, Tillamook (503) 354-5677

HEALTH PROFESSIONAL 1ST Elizabeth A Batchelder, FNP Family Health: Adventist Health Tillamook 1011 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 815-2292

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Erin W Oldenkamp, NP Family Health: Adventist Health Tillamook 1011 3rd St. Tillamook (503) 815-2292 Sarah J Lym, PA-C Family Medicine: Adventist Health Tillamook 1100 3rd Street Tillamook (503) 815-2292

INSURANCE AGENT

1ST Corey Bush Hudson Insurance & Investment Services 612 Pacific Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-8213 2ND Dave Hollandsworth, State Farm Insurance Agent 1808 2nd St, Tillamook (503) 842-2771 Dean M McKibbinFarmers Insurance Agent 1914 4th St, Tillamook (503) 842-0404

MANICURIST 1ST Megan Kephart Shear Bliss 316 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-1910

2ND Stephanie Ball Halo Salon 104 Stillwell Ave, Tillamook (503) 354-5677 Patsy Willhite Shear Bliss 316 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 812-2692

MASSAGE THERAPIST

1ST Pam Quincy, LMT 316 Main Ave, Tillamook (503) 815-3900 2ND Russell Smith, LMT 1000 N. Main St, Tillamook (503) 812-4435 3RD Melody Roeder, LMT 2101 5th St Tillamook (503) 354-2170 Julie Steinbach, LMT 7705 Doughty Rd, Tillamook (503) 812-2453

MORTGAGE AGENT

1ST Denise Prothe Guild Mortgage 102 Stillwell Ave, Tillamook (503) 452-0001

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People: Best at What They Do Julie Jorgenson, Loan Officer Oregon Home Mortgage 214 Ivy Ave, Tillamook (503) 842-4663

2ND Michael Reeves, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office 5995 Long Prairie Rd, Tillamook (503) 842-2561

Rachel Kyniston TLC, a Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union 1510 3rd St, Tillamook (866) 901-3521

3RD Meg Martinsen, Garibaldi Fire & Rescue https://www. facebook.com/ GaribaldiFireRescue

PHARMACIST

1ST Kyle Connaughton (Adventist Health) 2500 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 815-2260 2ND Patrick Sullivan (Fred Meyer Pharmacy) 2500 Main Ave N, Tillamook (503) 815-1433

POLICE/FIRE/ EMT

1ST Josh Brown, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office 5995 Long Prairie Rd, Tillamook (503) 842-2561

Nick Troxel, Lieutenant City of Tillamook Contact by email

REAL ESTATE AGENT

1ST Jason S. Averill, Broker Owner, RE/ MAX Homesource 1812 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 801-1223 2ND Debbie Carr, Real Estate Broker, Rob Trost Real Estate 4785 Netarts Hwy W, Netarts (503) 812-8728 Brooke Bennett, RE/MAX Homesource 1812 3rd St, Tillamook (503) 812-9286

SPIRITUAL LEADER

1ST Dean Crist Teaching Pastor, First Christian Church of Tillamook 2203 Fourth St, Tillamook (503) 842-6213 2ND Pam Strachan, Tillamook Seventh-day Adventist Church 2610 1st St, Tillamook (503) 842-7182 3RD Tim Mayne, Minister, Tillamook Seventh-day Adventist Church 2610 1st St, Tillamook (503) 842-7182 Aaron Carlson, M.A. M.L.C Netarts Friends Church 4685 Alder Cove Rd. W. Tillamook (503) 842-8375 Josh Meyers, Tillamook Nazarene 2611 3rd Street, Tillamook (503) 842-2549

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