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Tillamook welcomes interim city manager

Kevin Perkins assumed the role of interim city manager for the City of Tillamook starting on January 6, after most recently having served as assistant city manager for the City of Monmouth.

Oath of Office Season Over

Perkins told the Headlight Herald that he plans to serve in a caretaker capacity in Tillamook, focusing on preparing a budget for fiscal year 2025 and supporting efforts to address homelessness so that the permanent hire will have a strong foundation on which to build.

“There may be some things that we can get started and changes maybe we can make,” Perkins said, “you know, get some foundations laid for the next manager so that when they come in, they’ve got a good place to start.”

Born in central Oregon, Perkins grew up in Roseburg before attending Oregon State University for his undergraduate degree and beginning his career in court operations in Linn County.

After seven years working in the justice system, Perkins pivoted, taking a position as the records manager for the Benton County board of commissioners. While working for Benton County, Perkins pursued a master’s degree in public administration at Portland State University and served as the interim city manager for Monroe.

Perkins said that public administration appealed to him because of the wide breadth of topics it allows him to learn about and the opportunity to help citizens address issues.

“I just like the fact that, you know, when somebody comes in for help, a lot of times I’m two chairs from the person who can provide it,” Perkins said. “I love being there to be able to help with it, that we can step in and really do some good.”

In 2018, after more than a decade with Benton County, Perkins decided to move into city govern-

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Officials elected to office in November began taking their oaths of office in early January, with countywide leaders sworn in at a ceremony at the courthouse on January 6, presided over by Judge Jonathan Hill. (Top)After taking their oaths (left to right) Commissioner Paul Fournier, County Assessor KaSandra Larson, Commissioner Erin Skaar, Clerk Christy Nyseth and Sheriff Joshua Brown gathered for a group photo. (Bottom) Tillamook County Commissioner Paul Fournier takes the oath of office administered by Judge Jonathan Hill.

Commissioners create STR cap exemption zone in Pacific City

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Tillamook’s Board of County

Commissioners approved a cap-free zone for short-term rental properties west of the Nestucca River in Pacific City at their meeting on January 9.

The decision came in response to community feedback after a 2023 update to the county’s shortterm rental (STR) ordinance that established a cap on the properties in unincorporated areas at 1% above the number licensed in each at the time of the ordinance’s adoption.

Commissioners also approved increases and changes to the fees for county parks and approved a $276,876 contract for design work for an expansion to the health and human services department’s main clinic.

Sarah Absher, Tillamook County’s Director of Community

Development, attended the board meeting to provide an update on her discussions with the various unincorporated communities in Tillamook County since the update to ordinance 84 last July. The ordinance update established a process for the commissioners to implement a cap on STR licenses but left the setting of the cap to a board order to make changing the cap easier to allow the program to evolve in response to community feedback.

Absher told the commissioners that she had met with residents of the unincorporated communities that were heavily impacted by STRs and that in every community except Pacific City, they had agreed that changes should be delayed another year. Absher said that this was because the ordinance update’s use-it-or-lose-it provision for license holders is only taking effect this year and because of litigation filed challenging the ordinance. Though the communities favored waiting to enact changes, Absher said that a clear consensus already existed in favor of lowering the cap in each.

In Oceanside, Absher helped the community to map the concentration of STR properties in the central village area against the outlying areas, determining that the village had a much higher concentration, matching with residents’ reports of issues. Neskowin residents told Absher that they might support removing condos in the community from the cap and Cape Meares residents said that since their community has consistently fallen below their quota for properties, they would like to see the cap reduced to reflect the actual number of STRs operating. Residents of Pacific City, how-

Following a 5-0 start, the Tillamook High School girls’ varsity basketball team has not played a game since December 19, and their remaining games this season have been canceled. The canceled season was caused by a group of nine players refusing to continue to play for Head Coach Chris Lee after he was reinstated following an investigation triggered by a November complaint against Lee by those same players.

Circumstances around the contents of the complaint have remained murky and this article was written based on public communications from the school district, emails provided to the Headlight Herald by team parent Jack Mulder and an interview with 2023-2024 team member Peyton Rawe. What is clear is that the complaint was filed on November 17, the day before tryouts were set to begin for the season, triggering Lee’s removal from the classroom and all school activities the next day, as he was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by the district.

One of the complaints apparently revolved around Lee’s use of the Remind app to communicate with players. In an email on December 26, team parent Nikki Brown complained that following Lee’s reinstatement he continued to use the “unsanctioned” app, complaining that use of the app had been included in the original complaint because it did not include all players nor any parents or administrators.

Another point of contention, according to Rawe, was religious activity in which the team participated as a group. Rawe said that when she was questioned by the investigator looking into the complaint, she was asked if she had felt any pressure from Lee to attend church.

Rawe, who defended Lee vociferously, said that, in fact, she had been the person who led the team’s church outings last year and said that Lee had simply joined the team activity when invited. Rawe said that her Christian faith was important to her and that as the team grew closer last year, she believed her teammates could benefit from church services and invited them to attend with her.

As the investigation was being conducted, Assistant Coach Claudia Maciel stepped into the head coaching role and the team got off to a hot start, winning their first five games. By mid-December the investigation had concluded and Superinten-

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December criminal convictions announced

On December 2, 2024, Lucas Wayne Tyrrel, 30, pled no contest to one count of criminal driving with a suspended or revoked license, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about September 13. Tyrrel was sentenced to 30 days in jail.

On December 2, Brian Michael Rieger, 24, pled no contest to one count of harassment, a class B misdemeanor, committed on or about September 17. Rieger was sentenced to time served in jail and ordered to pay a $100 fine.

On December 3, Joseph Obrien Gunn, 46, pled no contest to one count of attempting to commit the class C/unclassified felony of hindering prosecution, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about April 12. Gunn was sentenced to 14 days in jail.

On December 3, Brandon Robert Hayes, 32, pled

no contest to one count of criminal trespass in the second degree, a class C misdemeanor, committed on or about November 20. Hayes was sentenced to 30 days in jail.

On December 4, Adam James Canul, 18, pled no contest to one count of assault in the third degree, a class C felony, committed on or about February 26, and two counts of attempting to commit the class C/ unclassified felony of aggravated harassment, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about April 5. Canul was sentenced to 36 months’ probation and time served in jail.

On December 5, Wendy Lynn Satre, 48, pled no contest to one count of theft in the third degree, a class C misdemeanor, committed on or about February 28. Satre was sentenced to one year on probation.

On December 6, Seth

Anthony Jordan, 33, pled guilty to one count of criminal mischief in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about May 17 and one count of attempt to commit the class C/unclassified felony of unlawfully possessing a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about July 29, 2023. Jordan was sentenced to 60 days in jail and ordered to pay $300 in restitution to the Marie Mills Center.

On December 9, Joseph Giles Kammerer, 34, pled guilty to one count of harassment, a class B misdemeanor, committed on or about June 6. Kammerer was sentenced to 10 days in jail and 18 months’ probation.

On December 16, Travis Dean Lucky, 22, pled guilty to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about May 3. Lucky was sentenced

to two days in jail and 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 December 17, Tylor Ross Garcia, 26, pled no contest to one count of sexual abuse in the third degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about December 1. Garcia was sentenced to six months in jail.

On December 19, Jalen Boris Russell, 27, pled no contest to one count of burglary in the first degree, a class A felony, committed on or about August 30, 2021. Russell was sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years’ probation.

On December 30, Hector William Rojo, Jr., 28, pled no contest to one count of strangulation, a class C felony, committed on or about October 4. Rojo was sentenced to two years’

probation. On December 30, Angelina Monica Rae Martin, pled guilty to one count of criminal mischief in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about November 20. Martin was sentenced to one year on probation and ordered to pay $611.79 in restitution.

On December 30, Jessica Joy Bedell, 35, pled guilty to two counts of criminal mischief in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor, both committed on or about April 7. Bedell was sentenced to 18 months’ probation.

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The Tillamook Chamber Annual Banquet is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to reveal this year’s exceptional Community Award nominees. These awards, a cherished tradition of our Annual Banquet and Auction in January, celebrate the individuals, businesses, and projects that make Tillamook extraordinary. With categories like Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Development Project of the Year, and Program of the Year, this year’s nominations once again highlight the incredible spirit of our community.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the nomination process. The winners, selected by a committee of past recipients and community members, will be announced during the banquet on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds.

Stay tuned each week as we highlight more nominees leading up to the event.

Without further ado, we’re proud to introduce the…

Nominees for 2025 Development Project of the Year:

Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers’ Tillamook Hope Center created 40 more opportunities to bring hope to those who need it most.

Renovating the upstairs of the historic building to provide more bedding and living space, they seamlessly blended modern updates with the building’s historic charm. With expanded access to emergency shelter, transitional housing, and trauma-informed care, the Hope Center continues to provide essential support, empowering individuals and families to build stable, sustainable lives.

Homelife Furniture underwent a transformation of its downtown location, bringing new life to the building and the surrounding area. Broken awnings have been removed, a fresh coat of welcoming paint has been applied, and professional signage now adds a polished touch.

This revitalization not only enhances the store’s appearance but also contributes to a cleaner, more inviting downtown atmosphere, creating a more enjoyable experience for both locals and visitors.

Jones-Knudsen Apartments project, led by Lisa Griener, takes an innovative approach to addressing Tillamook County’s housing needs. Utilizing nearly all local contractors, Lisa has transformed a turn-of-the-century storage area into vibrant living spaces that meet federally designated affordability standards, ensuring attainable rents for local residents. As the first multi-use conversion in downtown Tillamook this project has exemplified a community-focused

On January 3, 2025, Lori Ashley Turner, 39, pled no contest to one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about August 5, 2024. Turner was sentenced to three years’ probation and her driver’s license was suspended for one year.

On January 6, Rick Lee Mortimer, 42, pled no contest to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, a class C felony, committed on or about August 2, 2024. Mortimer was sentenced to 19 months in prison and two years’ postprison supervision.

On December 31, Jayson Anthony Hoskins, 32, pled no contest to one count of criminal trespass in the second degree, a class C misdemeanor, committed on or about September 24, and one count of menacing, a class A misdemeanor, committed on or about October 7. Hoskins was sentenced to time served in jail and two years’ probation. On December 31, Zackeria Lee Smith, 40, pled no contest to one count of public indecency, a class C felony, committed on or about November 14. Smith was sentenced to five years in prison.

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investment in housing solutions.

The Pastega Activity Center (PAC) was established through the vision of Kaylan Sisco, CEO of the Y, and a dedicated Board of Directors. With a generous legacy gift from the Mario and Alma Pastega Family Foundation, the YMCA has established a vital community space for all ages in Tillamook. Over the past year, the PAC has undergone revitalization, transforming the aging bowling alley into a safe and welcoming environment where youth can gather and engage in positive activities. Thanks to continued community support, the PAC remains an essential indoor recreational outlet.

The Three Capes Loop offers breathtaking views as travelers journey between Cape Meares and Oceanside. During this project, it created significant opportunities for local businesses. By enhancing the region’s natural beauty, the scenic route not only showcases the area’s charm but also supports the local economy. With its stunning vistas, the Three Capes Loop is a valuable asset to Tillamook County.

Tillamook Vision’s recent building renovations have transformed the space into a visually stunning, modern facility that enhances the patient experience. The upgrades incorporate innovative technology, creating a welcoming environment that improves access to eye care for the community. This transformation reflects the commitment to quality care and the positive impact on the well-being and vitality of Tillamook County.

Nominees for 2025 Program of the Year: Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers/Hope Center provides hope and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Tillamook County. They offer access to emergency shelter, transitional housing, and trauma-informed care, creating a safe and supportive environment for those in need. Their dedicated case management empowers participants to build stable, sustainable lives, making a lasting impact on our community. Northwest Dance Academy’s Polar Express brings joy and a sense of community to local youth. Behind the scenes, an unwavering passion for dance and dedication shine through, making this event a truly invaluable part of our community. Together, the staff offers a diverse range of classes and

programs throughout the year, providing children not only with the opportunity to learn dance but also with a strong sense of belonging from a young age.

The Tillamook High School Agriculture and FFA Program fosters leadership, agricultural education, and community development for students in grades 7-12. Through hands-on experience, essential skill-building, and job training, the program prepares students to contribute directly to local businesses and the broader economy. At the 2024 Tillamook County Fair, FFA members collectively earned over $100,000 in market animal sales, highlighting the program’s meaningful impact on both student achievement and community growth.

The Tillamook High School Drag Racing Club is a program that teaches young students responsibility, teamwork, and leadership. From maintaining their race car to securing sponsorships from local businesses, the participants take on realworld challenges while being required to keep their grades up. Each year, they host a community Cruise-In event, bringing car enthusiasts together to celebrate their hard work and dedication.

The Tillamook Nazarene Church Vacation Bible School is known for its engaging and uplifting summer program. This free annual event is open to children of all ages and warmly invites families from all backgrounds, offering a fun environment for learning and connection.

The dedicated volunteers who bring this event to life each year are committed to making a positive impact on the community and spreading joy to all who attend.

Tillamook Tax-Aide, led by Linda Bade shows outstanding commitment to serving our community. Since 2014, the program has helped over 1,800 taxpayers maximize their credits and deductions through free, reliable tax preparation services. With IRS-certified volunteers who stay updated on the latest tax code changes, Tillamook Tax-Aide continues to make a significant impact year after year.

If you would like to attend the Community Awards Banquet, tickets are still available—but don’t wait too long! We sell out every year, so secure your spot now at tillamookchamber.org/ rsvp and join us for this unforgettable evening of celebration and community.

ever, were in consensus in their support of changing the ordinance to create an area of cap exemption in their community because of its history of vacation rentals and its housing stock, which reflects that history.

The cap exemption area will stretch from the Nestucca River to the ocean and from Alder Street south to Bob Straub State Park.

Absher said that 236 of the community’s 326 existing licenses fell within the zone as

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ment, serving as assistant city administrator for Lafayette for five years before a stint in Monmouth as assistant city manager. Unfortunately, budget constraints forced Monmouth to cut the assistant city manager position last year, leaving Perkins looking for his next step.

Colleagues flagged the Tillamook position to Perkins when former-City Manager Nathan George announced his retirement in October, and he was intrigued by the opportunity to return to city management and see a new area of the state.

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dent Matt Ellis sent a letter to team parents on December 20, announcing Lee’s reinstatement.

“Following a comprehensive review, we have identified areas that warrant attention. We believe these issues can be addressed effectively through targeted training and ongoing oversight,” Ellis wrote in the letter.

“As a result, the district has decided to reinstate Coach Lee for the remainder of the basketball season.”

This announcement was met with backlash from the players and parents, with Mulder sending an email to Ellis on December 23, referencing a letter sent by nine players in which they announced their unwillingness to play for Lee.

“After your surprise reinstatement of Mr. Lee the next morning, these same girls collectively decided they couldn’t continue the season,” Mulder wrote. “These girls are so disgusted and disappointed with their coach’s behavior that they are willing to throw away an undefeated season, and possibly their high school basketball careers, by walking away.” Players followed up on the letter in a meeting on December 23, where Lee, Tillamook High School Principal Jill Ingram and Athletic Director Kye Johnson were present. Per Brown’s December 26

did 18 of the 28 properties on the waitlist for new licenses in the community. In addition to allowing the licensure of those 18 properties, the move will also free up five licenses for properties in Pacific City outside of the zone. Following the zone’s creation, the cap for the rest of Pacific City/Woods is set at 95. Park camping fees were standardized for both summer and winter stays and increased by $5 across the board over the previous summer rates. Tillamook County Park Director Dan Keyes said that the increase was in response to increasing costs to pick up waste, the move from coin-operated to timed showers, water rate increases and a desire to help address

of time on the north coast, so there’s an opportunity to come up here and explore and see how things are done and kind of get back into management,” Perkins said. His interest was reinforced by the interview process, when Perkins said he found the city council to be well-informed based on their questions, giving him confidence to accept the position. “This feels like a really good council to me,” Perkins said. “When I came up and interviewed, I like the questions they asked, they were on the ball, they were focused.”

Perkins said that based on early conversations with the council he believed that his role as interim city manager would be focused primarily on maintaining positive developments made by George and dealing with any issues

email, the players delivered an ultimatum to Lee, demanding his resignation and refusing to continue the season under his leadership. ““Mr. Lee refused to resign as coach and the girls made it clear they will not play for him,” Brown wrote. As the players were quitting the season, the parents were also continuing efforts to have Lee removed, filing an appeal of the decision to reinstate Lee with the Tillamook School District Board of Directors. The board held a special meeting on December 30, at which they unanimously rejected the appeal. With no team available, Tillamook was forced to start canceling games, withdrawing from the Vince Dulcich Tournament in Astoria in the last weekend of December and canceling games against the Dalles on December 30, and Molalla on January 3. Eventually, Johnson informed the OSAA that the team needed to cancel the rest of their contests scheduled for the season and that Tillamook would only be able to participate in a junior varsity season going forward.

The Headlight Herald reached out to Lee, Johnson, Eliis, Mulder and Brown for comment and offered, via Mulder and Brown, an opportunity for the players involved in the walkout to comment, but all declined to speak on the record.

Rawe, who graduated from Tillamook High School in 2024 and played under Lee last season, reached out to the Headlight Herald to offer her support for Lee and contended

the county’s budget situation. To achieve this last goal, Keyes included in the fee update a provision to transfer $150,000 to the county’s general fund as a public safety fee to support the sheriff’s office, in recognition of their role in keeping parks safe.

Annual parking tags will also be issued on a continual basis going forward, with tags valid for a year from the date of issuance, rather than for a specific calendar year.

The $276,876 contract with McKinstry Essention LLC will see the firm create a schematic design and budget for a 1,585 square foot expansion of the health department’s downtown Tillamook Clinic’s patient waiting area, a renovation of

that come up.

Recruitment of a permanent replacement is expected to take four to six months, which means that Perkins will be responsible for preparing a budget for the city’s elected leaders to consider beginning in April.

Another issue that quickly came to the fore on Perkins’s first day on the job was crime in downtown Tillamook.

In the city council meeting on January 6, Don Burden, owner of Burden’s Muffler and Towing, complained to the council about continuing break-ins at his tow lot in downtown Tillamook, saying that more than three dozen had occurred last year. Councilor Nick Torres floated forming a working group to address the issue, with other councilors suggesting a public meeting to gather citizen input, but the group agreed to

that the complaint had been motivated by political and religious differences.

Rawe said that after playing under two previous coaches during her Tillamook career and struggling through two seasons in which the team managed a combined three wins, Lee’s arrival last year led to a marked improvement.

Not only did the team jump out to a 5-1 start, but Rawe said that Lee also brought a new enthusiasm to the position and was clearly dedicated to creating a new culture for the program. “When I was a player under coach, I felt respected, seen, valued and a part of something that was so much bigger than myself,” Rawe said. “I felt that he expected a level of excellence from you and when saying that I’m saying that he expected you to work hard, that he expected you to be a good person and to, you know, be a good teammate.”

The feeling was shared among her teammates as well, according to Rawe, who said that the other players responded positively to Lee’s arrival and that she had never witnessed any inappropriate interactions between Lee and his players. Rawe said that she felt qualified to weigh in on the situation because the complaint had come prior to this season, meaning that the issues raised therein must have related to last season when she was on the squad.

While Rawe declined to divulge more details of her interview with the investigator, she said that she had been taken aback by the whole situation. Rawe said she was

Men’s Golf Club hosting annual meeting

It may be the middle of Winter, but plans for the next golf season are underway. The Mook at Alderbrook Men’s Club is hosting its 2025 annual meeting Friday January 24th at the golf course starting at 6 p.m.

You will be able to pay for your Men’s Club dues for 2025. New members will be able to sign up to get their Handicap started as well. There will also be a discussion about the 2025 tournament schedule, and the weekly Men’s League. This meeting is open to members and those who want to learn more about the Men’s Club. The course is open for play as weather allows so this is a great time to get out there and tune up your game for the Summer. Check the Mook at Alderbrook’s website and Facebook page for upcoming events, tournaments and for more information about the course.

2,415 square feet of the facility to add more patient rooms and the replacement of the buildings HVAC system.

Tillamook County’s Health and Human Services Administrator Marlene Putman said that the design process was expected to take five months and was being paid for by funds set aside by the county government and health council for facilities maintenance and improvements. Putman said that having the plans would put the health department in position to apply for state or federal funding to support the project and noted that the same reserve being used to pay for the design could also be tapped to support the project, in part or in whole.

allow Perkins some time to get a handle on the situation before moving forward with any action.

Perkins said that he does not plan to apply for the permanent position to ensure that the city attracts the most and highest quality applicants possible in the search process.

Perkins said that he had already been impressed by the city staff’s competency and positive attitude and that he was looking forward to getting to know the community in the coming weeks.

“That’s one of the things that I really love is getting to know the fabric of the community and really understanding that,” Perkins said. “And hopefully I can do some good things along here. That’s my goal is to be able to do the best I can for the public.”

disappointed by the actions of her former teammates and their parents and felt the complaint may have been motivated by political and religious differences.

“I am really disheartened by the accusations made towards him and then the actions that followed by both the parents and the players,” Rawe said. “I believe really strongly that this boils down to an attack on a religious, republican, morally-sound black man.”

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Tillamook Police lead successful cleanup of illegal dump site

On January 8, 2025, the Tillamook City Police Department, alongside a coalition of community partners, participated in a major clean-up operation at an illegal dump site located on North Main Street between Nectar and the Soccer Field. The property, owned by the City of Tillamook, but partially outside city limits, had become a hazardous waste zone threatening both environmental and public health.

The operation was spearheaded by Tillamook City Code Enforcement Officer Kenny Moreland and Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Troy Jackson, with vital support from community organizations and government agencies. In preparation for the cleanup, CEO Moreland and Sgt. Jackson began outreach on December 9, 2024, engaging with individuals residing on the property. With assistance from CARE and ongoing weekly meetings, they successfully helped these individuals transition to more stable housing arrangements.

The clean-up addressed significant waste accumulation, including shopping carts, garbage, human and animal feces, scrap metal, bicycles and parts, pallets, and other debris. Approximately 15 tons of trash and hazardous materials were removed from the site. The cleanup also included the removal of three abandoned vehicles from the property behind the old Chevy lot.

“Our collective efforts to address illegal dump sites have been guided by a commitment to both environmental stewardship and compassion for those impacted,” said Tillamook Police Chief Nick Troxel. “By partnering with the City of Tillamook Public Works, the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook County Public Works, and dedicated community organizations, we’ve approached this challenge with empathy. This collaborative approach ensures a sustainable solution while fostering dignity and support for all members of our community”.

In response to the site’s

hazardous condition, the City of Tillamook closed the property, safeguarding public health, the environment and allowing the habitat restoration process to begin.

The city extends its deepest gratitude to the following

organizations for their contributions to this effort: Tillamook Police Department, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook City Public Works, Tillamook County Public Works, CARE, Veterans Repair Solutions,

Averill’s Recycling, Burdens, City Sanitary, Tillamook County Solid Waste, and the Tillamook Feed Store.

If you are interested in assisting with clean-up costs you are encouraged to donate to the Friends of Tillamook Police

Tillamook deputies and troopers awarded

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Tillamook County Sheriff Joshua Brown is proud to announce that several Tillamook County Deputies and a local Oregon State Trooper were recently recognized with awards from the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association at their annual awards banquet in Bend in December.

“Three of our Deputies and a former TCSO Deputy, now an OSP Trooper, were each recognized for their professionalism and service to Tillamook County,” said Sheriff Brown.

TCSO Deputy Terrance Watters and Oregon State Trooper Tom Mayne, each received Distinguished Action Awards for their response to an incident that occurred in Rockaway Beach.

“Deputy Watters and Trooper Mayne both displayed great courage during a dangerous and tragic incident, and we are fortunate to have them serving our community,” said Sheriff Brown.

TCSO Deputy Sean Ahlers received a Distinguish Action Award for his response to an incident that began in Rockaway Beach.

“Deputy Ahlers also displayed great courage when he used his advanced training in deploying a ballistic shield that allowed himself and fellow officers to detain a dangerous individual who had threatened people with a gun,” said Sheriff Brown.

“His actions are commendable.”

TCSO Deputy Paul Fournier received a Meritorious Service Award for his more than 22 years as a Deputy for TCSO, and for his duties as the TCSO Public Information Officer for the last four years. Fournier

was sworn in as a County Commissioner on January 6, 2025.

“Deputy Fournier retired from TCSO in 2018, but returned in 2021 to work as my Public Information Officer (PIO). In that time, he successfully carried out my vision for our communications with the public via our social media presence and press releases,” said Sheriff Brown.

“I wish Paul luck with his continued public service to Tillamook County as one of our County Commissioners.”

(friendsoftillamookpolice.org) the department’s non-profit entity. The City of Tillamook remains committed to ongoing efforts to maintain a clean, safe, and

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FENCEPOSTS

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It was a warm welcome to 2025 in Cape Meares, with Bev Stein and Butch Freedman hosting a well-attended New Year’s brunch at the Barbara Bennett Community Center. About 30 people showed up to chat with neighbors while they munched on cornbread and muffins, coffee cake and pumpkin coconut pudding, fresh fruit, stratas and omelets, and—in a special local touch—freshly caught steelhead and crab. There was talk of the day-afterChristmas power outage, family gatherings over the holiday, New Year’s resolutions, and football. Thanks, Bev and Butch, for giving us such a good start on what is sure to be a great new year here in Cape Meares.

Steve and Karen Walz of Cape Meares greeted the New Year in an adventuresome way. They were part of a group of about 100 people who took a cold dip in the ocean at Cape Lookout Park at 10 a.m. on New Year’s Day. The Tillamook County Family YMCA hosts this annual Polar Plunge, with help from State of Oregon Park Rangers, as a brisk way to christen the New Year. The hosts offered hot drinks, sweet treats, and fires to warm up the polar plungers. Brr.

On January 5, the Cape Meares Community Association (CMCA) hosted the first of a series of presentations for its Aging with Grace project. Twenty-two people gathered at our community center to hear Taylor Kittell, a local estate planning and administration attorney with Breakwater Law, give important information about the paperwork part of the estate planning/administration process. She explained essential

estate planning terms and tools such as powers of attorney, wills and trusts, health care representatives and advanced medical directives, and the differences between these legal concepts. The audience was attentive and participative, asking many questions, and attendees left energized about getting their affairs in order. Ms. Kittell may be reached directly at (503) 842-6633. Stay tuned to learn the date of the next Aging with Grace presentation.

A steady stream of visitors attended an evening reception at the Bay City Arts Center (5680 A Street in Bay City) on January 3, honoring two artists featured there this month. One of the artists is our own Ciel Downing, and several neighbors from Cape Meares turned out to support her and admire her work. Ciel is a professional photographer and takes stunning shots of our local birds, ocean waves, elk, forest and much more. Each photograph is accompanied by a near-poetic written description, detailing what was going on behind the scenes and Ciel’s thoughts as she took the picture. By the evening’s end, the Center had clocked more than 100 visitors and about half of Ciel’s pieces had sold. All the artwork will stay on the walls until the exhibit is over at the end of the month. The Bay City Arts Center is open Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. and will also be open on Saturday, Jan. 18; Ciel will be there from noon to 4 p.m. that day. This free exhibit is well worth seeing. And don’t forget the previously reported Hoffman Community Art Show in Manzanita (594 Laneda Avenue). I just learned that Jenny Stanley Francis from Cape Meares, as well as Bev Stein and Michael Stevens, will be displaying art in line with the theme of “gold.” The exhibit will be available for viewing Thursdays–Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. through January 25 at no charge. Two art shows; a great way to start the New Year.

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One of 2024’s projects was the development of a strategic plan for the City of Rockaway Beach. Envisioned as a five-year plan to provide guidance for city government and management, the plan incorporated suggestions from citizens and government alike. Residents, visitors, businesses and community leaders all shared matters of importance to them.

Sarah Wilson of SSW Consulting collected and sorted input from around Rockaway Beach. She and her team drafted the plan for helping Rockaway manage the sometimes-conflicting needs of a community looking to balance our way of life with the reality of an economy largely dependent on seasonal tourism.

The plan identified five areas of focus: public safety, the economy, transportation and infrastructure, community engagement and connection, and good governance.

Goals for the public safety section include updating the transportation system plan (TSP), completing enhanced crossings for the Salmonberry Trail, making a plan for improvements to beach access, continue Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements for beach access and parking, and to complete the memorandum of understanding with David’s Chair.

Other public safety concerns include full staffing of police and sheriff, expand-

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ing code enforcement, and education and enforcement of fireworks. Emergency response was also covered, but as I have written extensively, Chief Todd Hesse is already at work on a formal program based on findings from the last two Great Oregon Shakeout drills.

Economic goals include supporting events and activities to draw visitors during the “shoulder season” (the transitions between summer and winter) and enhancing partnerships with the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association. Attracting new and retaining existing businesses gets its own section, which recommends a strategic plan for economic development.

Housing gets a nod in the economic section, including addressing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and exploring partnerships with the county for affordable housing to support local workers.

Transportation and infrastructure goals include completing and implementing capital improvement

plans (CIP) for water, sewer and streets. As I reported last November, the street CIP was published in March 2024, with the S. Pacific repaving completed in mid-2024. Other concerns include community planning for the Jetty Creek watershed, mitigating flood risks, and evaluating options around dark skies policy.

In response to previous columns, I learned the Dark Skies initiative has great support in Rockaway Beach. The premise is that by making simple changes to how home and business lighting is set up, focused, and managed, we can make it easier for residents and visitors alike to view celestial events. Last March, I reported on suggestions that some kind of dark sky festival could provide an additional activity to draw visitors to Rockaway Beach, supporting the economic goals of the strategic plan.

One such example happens later this month. On January 21, five planets—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus and Saturn—will align in the sky just after sunset. Future astronomical events like this might be something that our Business Association or Chamber of Commerce could track as a way to bring new visitors to Rockaway.

Community connection strategy includes exploring partnerships with North County Recreation District, completing a parks and trails

master plan, and exploring opportunities to create community gathering spaces. Completing improvements to Lake Lytle gets a mention, as does support of the Salmonberry Trail.

Good governance focuses on updating the city charter and comprehensive plan. The latter refers to our official land-use planning document, including measures to guide land use, transportation and infrastructure.

These goals reflect the contributions of residents, businesses, visitors, and city government over several months during 2024. And while the draft plan is completed (and can be found on the city Web site, https://corb. us), there are still opportunities to contribute to the plan, its goals, and most particularly its implementation. Wednesday, January 15 is the date for our City Council meeting and workshop. The first item in the workshop agenda is to discuss Strategic Plan Actions Prioritization with Sara Wilson of SSW Consulting. This would be a great opportunity to listen and make notes about what progress Wilson’s firm has made and what next steps are coming.

If you are interested, attend the workshop, make notes, and then offer citizen input on non-agenda items at the city council meeting later that night.

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Cloverdale, across from our T.C.C.A. Farm Store. There will likely be more tell you about this exciting development in a future column.

Speaking of news for “foodies,” did you know that River-house Dressing has relaunched the blue cheese version of their unmatched salad dressing? The brand, formerly owned by Steven and Joy Neufeld of Cloverdale, is available at Blue Her-

Our recent wet and stormy weather has put the Bay City Booster club’s work schedule at the new park on hold until everything dries out some. During this down-time we have chosen and ordered the trees and shrubs and hope they will be delivered before the end of January, and then planting will begin. Several people have contacted us regarding donating for the planting

on French Cheese Company located north of downtown Tillamook on U.S. Highway 101. Congratulations to Ari Alexander (trumpet), Eli Gregory (tuba) and Ivy Thompson (flute) on representing Nestucca High School at Northwest Honor Band in Tacoma, Washington last weekend. Hats off to them.

Remember that South Tillamook County Library (located on Camp Street in Pacific City) hosts an adult coloring hour from noon to 1 p.m. on January 15. Their story time happens at 3:30 p.m. on second and fourth Wednesdays (January 22 and February 11). All ages are welcome. These events

promise “reading and singing and moving about.”

Thanks to Teresa Smith for sending word that Nesko Women’s Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 17 at Kiawanda Community Center (KCC). The address is 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive in Pacific City. For reservations, contact Robin

of memorial trees. This is a definite yes. If you are interested in honoring a loved one with a tree at the new park, please contact me, or any Booster Club member. The trees we have selected have costs around $150 to $200. There is also the opportunity to sponsor a bench and even help fund the pergola. We will also install a remembrance plaque. Mark your calendar for “Coffee with the mayor and city manager”, set for

at robinkaeredmond@gmail. com or call 503-913-4171. Pelican Pub will host a “Parent’s Night Out” from 5:30-7”30 p.m. also this Friday, January 17. Participants will enjoy a free meal while learning about underage substance abuse and how to talk to your kids about alcohol and drug abuse. Each participating adult will receive a gift bag and a $20 Fred Meyer gift card. Kids are welcome. Registration is required; go to bit.ly/tthypno Faye Jensen Hall will lead ecstatic dance sessions on third Sundays monthly including January 19 at KCC. The address is provided above. The event is family friendly, and all ages are welcome. Wear comfort-

Wednesday, January 29th at 9:30 in the Ad Montgomery Community Hall. Stop by to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and maybe some treats, while you find out what’s happening in the city, share your thoughts and concerns, and meet some of your local public officials.

The Bay City Emergency Volunteers meeting is set for January 21, from 4:30 to 6:30 at the commu-

able clothing, bring a water bottle, yoga mat (optional), and your authentic self. Faye says, “We dance as we are, no phones, no shoes, no words.” Admission is by donation (a suggested $10.00$20.00) for ages thirteen and older, children aged twelve and younger dance for free. No one will be turned away for a lack of funds. Our hearts go out to all who mourn the passing of Dean Ackerman (Nestucca Class of 2009) in Colorado last month. I remember Dean from my younger son Joey’s high school class. He leaves behind his wife and children.

Condolences go out as well, to all mourning the recent passing of Barbara Bell Taylor, of Pacific City. Barb

nity Hall, and they gladly welcome everyone who is interested in helping. If you are interested in the history of our area the Nehalem Valley Historical Society will be hosting a meeting on Saturday, January 18 at North County Recreation District building (NCRD) 36155 9th Street in Nehalem at 3:30. Cost is $10 at the door. The speaker will be railroad enthusiast extraordinaire Martin

was the Principal Broker of

and a role model to me in our community. She, and her far-reaching influence will be sorely missed.

Happy birthday this week to: Sue Beachy, Kenneth Blackburn, Jr., Kelvin Caspell, B.J.

Chris

Hansen. He will be sharing the story of the important impact the railroad had on Tillamook County, both for its economy and growth of business and population. The railroad’s connection to Portland meant cargo and people had a direct link to the coats. This should be a fascinating meeting. Hope everyone has a good week and that we get to enjoy some more sunshine in our days.

Kiwanis Club of Tillamook announces 2025 special giving opportunity

The Kiwanis Club of Tillamook Foundation is committed to its mission of serving both the children of Tillamook County and the children of the world. The Kiwanis Club of Tillamook Foundation is opening a Special Giving Opportunity to nonprofit agencies serving children and/or their families in Tillamook County. Please

join us in thanking generous community donors over the past year, including from the Loren E Parks Foundation. We expect to make a total of $10,000 in awards through this Special Giving Opportunity. The application may only be submitted online, with the following link opening January 8, 2025, and closing January 31, 2025. Application link: https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/ KCTF-Special25 For this

funding cycle, successful applications will focus on supplies and direct or purchased services needed to implement a particular project or program. General operating or staffing support are not usually funded. Please note that projects and programs that received awards in the 2024 Community Giving funding cycle are not eligible for additional funding for the same purpose through this opportunity.

And lastly, the award review process is competitive and completing an application is not a guarantee of receiving an award. If you would like to talk about your proposed project or program before submitting your application, please email TillamookKiwanis@gmail.com with your question and contact information, and a Club Foundation representative will get in touch with you.

Kiwanda Coastal Properties,

Clark, Whalen Dillon,

Eckhardt, Marsha Hale, Paige Hale, Taylor Haltiner, Eric Hays, Jason Hill, Raeanna Hughes, Holdyn Hurliman, Richard Love, Ashley Malcom, Tricia Marshall, Noah McDaniel, Lila McKillip, Sandra Porter, Waylon Porter, Bryn Rulifson, Wilda Schmitz, Timothy Streeter, Terrance Watters and Brad Whitaker.

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Prevention Program highlights and Parent’s Night Out

The Prevention Program at Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC) is taking a comprehensive approach to addiction and suicide prevention in Tillamook County, offering a range of services that touch everything from youth education to adult wellness initiatives.

Comprehensive Prevention Approach

Led by Prevention Specialist Sarah Ermer, the program addresses multiple aspects of community wellness. “Very broadly, we focus on addiction and suicide prevention,” explains Sarah. “There is a lot that goes into that. We get into the schools and talk to teens and tweens about prevention, but we’re also talking to adults about highrisk drinking, the harms that come with substance use , and problem gambling prevention.” Sarah delivers evidencebased presentations addressing the harms of substances and broader health, including how choosing to use substances affects your mental health, wellbeing, and nutrition.

Community Engagements & School Partnerships

The Prevention Program’s success relies heavily on collaboration. The most important work comes from these partnerships with other community organizations, whether school districts, the YMCA, or other non-profits.

The program works with local school districts, so far including Neah-Kah-Nie and Nestucca Valley, where Sarah presents ninth-grade classes. The prevention program also trains educators and staff through initiatives like QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training, ensuring a multi-layered approach to community support. Additionally, you will find Sarah at many tabling events throughout Tillamook County distributing resources and connecting with families. Another standout offering is the annual wellness calendar, a collaborative effort with community partners. “The calendar gets mailed to every household in the county and includes vital prevention information,” Sarah shares. “It’s a big project but an invaluable resource. Watch your mailbox for your copy. ” Upcoming Events and Initiatives

• Parent’s Night Out: Taking place on January 17th from 5:30-7pm at Blue Heron, the Prevention Program is launching an important new initiative in mid-January through the SAMHSA “Talk They Hear You” campaign. This event aims to empower parents to talk to their children and young people about drugs and alcohol and will cover how to have these conversations, what to say, when to have them, and why they’re important. With 50 slots available and interested parents are encouraged to register soon by going to bit.ly/tthypno. A Spanish language version is planned for February or March. To ensure accessibility, the program provides:

• A meal from Blue Heron (sandwich, chips, and fountain drink)

• A $20 Fred Meyer gift card for each adult participant

• A gift/resource bag for each adult participant

• Fidget toys/coloring pages will be provided to kids who attend

• Youth Advisory Committee: The Prevention Program is launching an exciting new youth-driven initiative in Til-

lamook County this winter. Ten high school students will form a local youth advisory committee, meeting regularly to help shape substance use prevention education in their community. “They’ll come together every couple of weeks to have their voices heard about what would be most beneficial for them and their community regarding drug and alcohol education,” explains Sarah. The program will empower students to take an active role in prevention efforts, culminating in the design and implementation of their own media and messaging campaign. Inspired by Youth Era’s successful model, this initiative will include incentives for participation and give students direct input into how prevention education is delivered to their peers. Interested high school students can email Sarah at sarahe@tfcc.org. Success Stories and Community Impact

The Prevention Program’s impact is evident in the enthusiastic response from students. After presenting to ninth graders at Neah-Kah-Nie High School, Sarah received heartfelt thank-you cards from the students that now decorate her office wall. “They are the best! I look at them every single day, it keeps me going,” says Sarah.. One of the notes is included here:

“I’d always been told drugs were obviously bad and ruin people’s lives and witnessed it first hand. But realizing how exactly drugs can hurt someone was something I was never fully experienced until your presentation. I personally thought the slideshow was very well-designed and interactive with students (and very visually pleasing!). But not only that, your style of teaching was very involved and easy to engage with!

Thank you so much for finding the time to visit our school and inform us about this incredibly important topic. And for the little yellow squishies!”

Free Resources and Safety Materials

All Prevention Program services are completely free to the community. Currently, there are resources available that can be picked up from TFCC as needed including:

• Lock boxes for safe medication storage and cannabis edibles

• Medication disposal pouches

• Mr. Yuk poison stickers

• Educational materials

• QPR training for organizations

About Sarah Ermer

Sarah brings a background in political science and a Master’s in Public Health to her role. She emphasizes that it’s “really important that people have the resources to make healthy decisions. Whether they use them or not is a personal choice, but it’s important that people understand the risks and have the knowledge to make informed decisions... No matter what the topic is, people deserve to have accurate information to make their own decisions.”

To learn more or access resources like lockboxes and medication disposal pouches, contact Sarah Ermer at 503815-5426 or email her at sarahe@tfcc.org. Follow the SOS Tillamook Facebook and Instagram pages for updates on upcoming events, including Parent’s Night Out. Together, we can build a healthier and more informed community.

Judy M Lewis

July 22, 1939 - Dec. 27, 2024

Judy M Lewis of Tillamook passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024 at home surrounded by her family’s love. She was born in Tillamook, Oregon on July 22, 1939 to John and Viola Landolt.

Judy had many accomplishments, but her true passion was her family. She built her family on a foundation of love and was the best example for all of us of what love is. If Judy wasn’t spending

time with her family, you could find her quilting and taking care of her rose garden. Judy was a farm girl through and through using those skills on the family farm and throughout life. If you found yourself as someone fortunate enough to be loved by Judy, you could always count on cards and correspondence.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Viola Landolt, her husband, Landon “Lou” Lewis and her son John Lewis.

Judy is survived by her son Randy Lewis, and daughters Cindy (Bob) Weitman and Susan Lewis. As well her Grandsons Josh (Lizzy), Zach (Emily) and Jake (Chris Rieger) Loftis and her great grandchildren GraceLyn, Landon, Liam and Nora, and her beloved dog Benji.

There will be no funeral or celebration of life per Judy’s wish. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity.

TBCC accepting application for Board of Education Zone 3

Tillamook Bay Community College is seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on its Board of Education representing Zone 3. Zone 3 includes The City of Tillamook precincts 1-6, Eastside, and Trask. The appointed candidate will fill the Zone 3 term through June 2025. The Board of Education is responsible for governing the college; primarily creating policies and evaluating the effectiveness of those policies, and typically holds regular meetings on the first Monday of the month. Board mem-

Mukumoto resigns as state forester; Skinner named interim

Staff Report

Oregon State Forester Cal Mukumoto announced his resignation in a January 9 email to the board of forestry, Board Chair Jim Kelly announced at a board meeting on the same day.

Kelly also announced that Kate Skinner, longtime Tillamook district forester and current interim deputy state forester, would be taking over as acting state forester, when Mukumoto’s resignation takes effect on January 23.

Mukumoto’s short email did not offer a reason for the decision to resign, though the past year has been challenging for the department as the board decided to approve a habitat conservation plan for western Oregon state forests in the spring, throwing the department’s financial future into question, and funding issues related to wildfire fighting forced a special legislative session to be called in December.

Death Notice

bers are elected officials who serve four-year terms. Applications can be found on the TBCC website, tillamookbaycc. edu/board-of-education. Applications are due by January 24, 2025. Interviews and appointments will be conducted by Special Board meeting on a date prior to the February 3, 2025 Board meeting.

For more information, reach out to Lorie Lund, Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Education at 503-8428222 ext. 1060 or email lorielund@tillamookbaycc.edu.

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$850,000 award is specifically targeted toward making homeownership a reality for very low and extremely low-income households and individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD). Sammy’s Place thanks the Kuni Foundation for their commitment to advancing accessibility for all, especially those with I/DD, and for seeing the

value of homeownership opportunities for this oftenoverlooked community.

“Sammy’s Place is so pleased to be partnering with the Kuni Foundation on the Thompson Springs affordable accessible housing project,” expresses Kathy Jean Hrywnak, founder of Sammy’s Place. “It is so exciting to have a partner like the Kuni Foundation founded on beliefs that a wide range of inclusive, person-focused opportunities matter. The Kuni Foundation founder’s - Wayne and Joan Kuni - approach and determination continue to profoundly

impact the intellectually disabled community, inspiring continuous positive change.

“The Pacific Northwest continues to advance new, innovative housing solutions for people with intellectual disabilities,” said Angela Hult, Kuni Foundation.

‘We’re excited about this groundbreaking project and honored to help support Sammy’s Place in their tireless efforts to advance accessible, affordable housing for people with intellectual disabilities.”

The Sammy’s Place

Thompson Springs project is an affordable accessible homeownership community that is being built using the principles of universal design and accessibility. The National Association of Home Builders defines Uni-

versal Design in housing as “the design of products and environments to be usble by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.” Features of universal design in housing include but are not limited to, no-step entry, one-story living, wide doorways and hallways, open floor plans, ramps, varied counter heights, soft-closing drawers and cabinets, automated lighting, and the use of technology as an activity support. Universal Design is not an accommodation, but rather, a better way of thinking about design that makes spaces, including homes, more accessible to everyone, and more sustainable over a longer period as homeowners age into disability.

“Sammy’s Place is pleased to be partnering with Jones Architecture as the lead architect, and OwenGabbert, LLC as the chief developer, for Thompson Springs,” adds Kathy Jean. “They really understand Universal Design and affordable housing and have been incredible partners in helping guide Thompson Springs from concept to reality. And now, with the support of the Kuni Foundation, more of the units at Thompson Springs will be affordable to very low and extremely low-income households and individuals with IDD!”

Very low income is defined as households living at or below 50% of the Area Median Income and extremely low income is defined as households living at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. Making homeownership available and affordable for people with IDD with very low or extremely low income is important because too often these individuals are caught in a poverty cycle. They receive a meager Social Security Income benefit for less than $1,000 a month, but if they are able to attain work, which is exceedingly difficult in communities that are not yet employment ready – like the Oregon Coast – and earn more than that, their benefits are cut off.

However, for people with IDD who have the desire and proper support, homeownership should be available to them as a choice just as it is to anyone else. With the support of the Kuni Foundation, that choice will be available to more people with IDD living on the Oregon Coast.

To learn more or to get involved with Sammy’s Place and/or their Thompson Springs project, sign up for our newsletter on our website at www.sammysplace.info

Sisco prepares for departure from Tillamook YMCA

Will Chappell Headlight Editor

After a successful decade with the Tillamook YMCA, Chief

Executive Officer

Kaylan Sisco is preparing to depart for a position with the association in Spokane at the end of January.

Sisco said that the decision to leave had been incredibly difficult and was motivated by the opportunity to grow professionally but that Tillamook will always have a special place in his heart, as will the staff and community members who helped make his time here a success.

“I’m not good at taking compliments, you know,” Sisco said, “I want to flip it so bad and just say thank you to everybody that has believed in me and given me the chance to lead and this staff team, the board and all the community partners.”

Sisco arrived in Tillamook in June 2015, with 15 years of experience at YMCAs across the nation from Missouri to Colorado and Idaho.

When he arrived, Sisco said the Tillamook YMCA was struggling financially, having run at a $250,000 net loss in the year prior to

his arrival. However, within eight months, Sisco was able to turn the ship around and over the past seven years, the organization has achieved surpluses in excess of $200,000 annually. The turnaround was thanks to two primary factors, first an increase in revenues from $1 million annually when Sisco arrived to $3.3 million in the most recent fiscal year, and second, an increase in annual fundraising from $400,000 to $1.7 million, which has also allowed the YMCA’s endowment to grow from $1 million to $4.8 million.

Successes in fundraising and growing revenue have paved the way for increases in programing, membership and visits, as well as projects to upgrade the YMCA’s building, including the installation of a new roof and siding. During Sisco’s tenure, membership increased from just under 3,200 to 4,000, with monthly visits growing from 6,800 to more than 10,000 for the 74 classes offered on a weekly basis.

In terms of programmatic growth, the largest accomplishment during Sisco’s tenure was the 2023 acquisition of the Tillamook Bowling Lanes for $1.2 million, made

Kaylan Sisco

possible by a $1 million gift from the Mario and Alma Pastega Family Foundation. The purchase has allowed the YMCA to offer free bowling leagues as well as open play to students in the Tillamook School District, in addition to keeping the lanes available for community use.

“That was a huge game changer, and it was just so far out there, and it was just kudos to our board for being super innovative and just being nimble enough to say, yeah this is something we can do,” Sisco said, adding that though the donation request had been the largest of his career, that “it was the easiest because of that family.”

The free programming facilitated by the acquisition

of the center matched with a broader desire to increase the YMCA’s impact by lowering financial barriers that is central to Sisco’s ethos.

Sisco said that he deeply believed in the YMCA’s function as a place of communal meeting for the community and that giving as many people access as possible was critical to fulfilling that role. He said that one of his proudest accomplishments was beginning free class offerings for senior citizens with grants before finding a way to sustain the offering with internal funding.

“Those are probably my favorite pieces because you can see just how someone’s life is improving and not necessarily the fitness side of it,” Sisco said. “It’s just their life overall and it’s just because they’re surrounded by the people and the energy, and it’s given them purpose.”

Sisco said that he was also proud of expanding free class offerings for kids and that he held the idea of free membership for all community members as an ultimate objective.

“That’s the goal, I’ve got it written down at home so I see it every single day and it just says ‘free membership’

because, ultimately, like how cool would it be if our entire community you could just walk into the y and it wasn’t member, non-member, it was just like, you’re part of the community, you’re part of the Y,” Sisco said, adding that if finances were a barrier to someone joining the YMCA, they should reach out to discuss options.

Another source of pride from Sisco’s time in Tillamook was the YMCA’s weathering of the Covid pandemic. During the pandemic, the YMCA asked members to continue their memberships so that staff would not have to be laid off and established a community hotline so that their help could be requested. The community responded and the YMCA saw less than 12% membership loss as staff devoted their time to driving for Meals on Wheels, staffing food banks, helping members move items, taking out trash and in one instance, pushing a car out of the mud.

“We did all these different needed services in our community that you typically wouldn’t see us do but it opened up our staff to being more innovative and thinking how can we be game changers in our community,” Sisco said.

The decision to leave was not an easy one for Sisco, but when a colleague sent him a job opening to lead the YMCA organization in Spokane, where there is a plan to build the community’s fourth YMCA, he was drawn to apply. Sisco stressed that he was not excited to leave Tillamook and still plans to remain engaged with the community, but that the opportunity for professional advancement was too enticing to pass up.

“We started our family, and we’ve had three kids and never thought, you know, we would leave,” Sisco said, “and this all happened in one month from November to December and so it was all really quick but super hard decision.”

Tillamook’s YMCA is working with the group’s national office on the recruitment of a replacement, which Sisco said is expected to take several months.

“The Tillamook YMCA family is sad to hear we’ll be losing our amazing CEO, Kaylan Sisco,” Tillamook YMCA Board President Jeff Simpson said in a statement. “He has taken our organization to new levels and set us up for unlimited success in the years to come.”

‘Follow the fish’ to Riverside Fish n’ Chips

Kris and RJ Whittle knew they’d found a good thing.

The light, thin, crispiness of the batter on the fish and chips was the best they’d ever tasted. The sweet, homemade coleslaw was unlike any other. Their entire family became instant fans of Riverside Fish n’ Chips food cart in Nehalem.

So, when the opportunity came up to purchase the business two years ago, they couldn’t pass it up.

“We had always wanted to own a little food cart or coffee shop or something of that nature,” Kris said. “So, this was an obvious nobrainer.”

Riverside Fish n’ Chips is located on the banks of the Nehalem River behind Revival and Buttercup Ice Creams & Chowders off Hwy

101. The cart is known for their beer battered fish and chips, fish tacos and crunchy grilled cheese sandwiches. A selection of regional beers is also sold for pairings.

“When we took over, it was already amazing,” RJ said. “We didn’t want to change anything about the food whatsoever. All we did was come in and try and see if we could help organize some things. We added some variety to the menu.”

For example, halibut was added as an option for fish in addition to cod. But the recipes that made the Whittles originally fall in love with the food have remained the same.

The popularity of the cart has garnered over 800 positive reviews on Google and has attracted press

attention. In September, Riverside Fish n’ Chips was named by Eater Portland as one of the “Best Fish and Chip Spots Worth Their Salt on the Oregon Coast.”

At the cart, all orders are to-go with seating available riverside or under cover on the nearby patio.

Inside the cart, the Whittles have a crew that they said they’re really lucky to have.

“We have had the same staff since taking over,” Kris said. “They’ve been fantastic to have on this journey with most of them having worked for Riverside Fish n’ Chips for the past four to five years. They work hard for us and work well together. We’re blessed to have the people that we have.”

As a couple, the Whittles are

accustomed to working with each other in business. Both currently manage hotels in the Manzanita area and have taken it upon themselves to learn every role in the food cart so they can step in at any point.

“It’s been fun working in both the food and tourism industries” Kris said. “The first year was very challenging. The second year is now a little bit easier, but it’s nice to have someone to be in it with you who understands the work and exhaustion.”

During this shoulder season, the couple plans to try out some new menu items and explore how to expedite items even faster during the summer rush.

Follow Riverside Fish n’ Chips

on Facebook for updates and business hours. The food cart is located at 35915 N, Hwy 101, Nehalem. From Hwy 101, “follow the fish” to the riverside.

This series is provided by the Economic Development Council of Tillamook County to highlight thriving businesses in Tillamook County. The EDCTC works to strengthen and grow the economy of Tillamook County by working together with public and private partners. The EDCTC works to attract new business, grow and retain existing businesses while supporting entrepreneurship and innovation. For more information, or to reach out to the EDCTC, visit edctc.com.

Kris and RJ Whittle own and operate Riverside Fish n’ Chips food cart in Nehalem. Photo provided by Riverside Fish n’ Chips.

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At Riverside Fish n’ Chips, all orders are to-go with seating available riverside or undercover on the nearby patio.

Joe Steiger honored with Life Saving Award for Extraordinary Act of Bravery

On the evening of January 6, 2025, at the City Council meeting the Tillamook Police Department took time to honor a true hero in our community. Joe Steiger was presented with the prestigious Life Saving Award by Chief Nick Troxel and Officer Tim Saddler for his remarkable courage, quick thinking, and selflessness in saving a life on November 22, 2024.

Chief Troxel addressed the gathering with heartfelt words: “Good evening, Mayor, members of the City Council, honored guests, Senator Weber, and members of our community. Tonight, it is my great privilege to stand before you to recognize an extraordinary act of bravery and selflessness that occurred in our community.”

Chief Troxel continued, “The Life Saving Award is not given lightly; it represents actions that have had a profound impact on the life of another person. Joe Steiger exemplifies the highest

values of courage, compassion, and quick thinking.”

On November 22, 2024, Joe Steiger demonstrated exceptional bravery and decisiveness during a lifethreatening emergency. A person at Fred Meyer in Tillamook, had become unconscious and was not breathing. Joe immediately called for help, secured and set up an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and assisted with CPR efforts. His swift and effective actions, in coordination with other first responders, led to the individual’s heartbeat and breathing being restored.

Officer Saddler highlighted the significance of Joe’s efforts: “Joe’s actions directly resulted in saving the life of another human being. This act of heroism is a testament to his character and commitment to the wellbeing of others.”

As the community applauded, Chief Troxel and Officer Saddler presented the

award to Joe Steiger, which reads:

Presented to Joe Steiger for Saving the Life of another Human on November 22, 2024. Presented this 6th day of January 2025.

A group photo was then taken, featuring Joe Steiger alongside several of the first responders who played a part in the life-saving effort at Fred Meyer’s that evening.

Chief Troxel concluded the ceremony with a powerful reminder: “Joe, your actions on that day remind us all of the power of human kindness and bravery. You have made a mark on the life you saved and on our community as a whole. On behalf of the City of Tillamook, we thank you and commend you for your heroism.”

The Police Department is honored to celebrate Joe Steiger and the extraordinary good that exists within the Tillamook community.

Public meetings scheduled for Northwest Forest Plan Amendment review

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The USDA Forest Service will host a series of public meetings across northern California, Oregon and Washington to discuss the proposed amendments to the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP).

The meetings will allow the public to learn about and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) released in November 2024, according to a release from the USDA Forest Service.

“The public meetings will provide information on the proposed amendment, which aims to address wildfire resilience, economic op-

portunities, improved forest stewardship, adapting to a changing climate, and tribal inclusion,” the release states. Topics of discussion will include an introduction to the Northwest Forest Plan, an overview of the proposed amendment to land management plans, key details about the proposed action and alternatives outlined in the DEIS, and information on how to engage during the 120-day public comment period. Sessions will be hosted by the local Forests and members of the NWFP team will be onsite to answer questions. These meetings represent a crucial opportunity for the public to engage with the Forest Service and contribute their perspectives to shaping the future of forest management across the Northwest Forest Plan area.

“Much has changed in society and science since the Northwest Forest Plan was created nearly 30 years ago,” the Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Regional Forester Jacque Buchanan said. “We’re amending the plan to address today’s challenges in ways that honor the plan’s original goals, while adapting to changing conditions and enhancing wildfire resilience.”

The public meetings will be held at various locations throughout January and February 2025. Details and updates regarding the schedule and locations can be found at https:// www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/ home/?cid=fseprd1172301. The public comment period for the DEIS will remain open until March 17, 2025. The Forest Service is encouraging interested parties to attend these meetings to learn more about the proposed amendment and to provide input during this time.

Comments can be submitted at https://cara. fs2c.usda.gov/Public// mmentInput?Project=64745. The Forest Service will review and incorporate feedback to develop a final environmental impact statement, anticipated later in 2025.

To view the DEIS and learn more about the proposed amendment, visit the Project Page.

For more information, visit:

• Northwest Forest Plan Federal Advisory Committee: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ goto/r6/nwfpfac

• Northwest Forest Plan: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r6/ reo/

• Pacific Northwest Region: https://www.fs.usda. gov/r6

For more information about the USDA Forest Service, visit https://www. fs.usda.gov.

For additional news about National Forests in the Pacific Northwest, visit the agency’s news page at https://www.fs.usda.gov/ news/r6/news-events.

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HH25-100 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE. On, 02-11-2025 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office,

5995 Long Prairie Road, in the City of Tillamook, Oregon, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the residential real property commonly known as 5685 Barefoot Lane Pacific City, OR 97135. Court case 24CV45692, where SHOREPINE VILLAGE HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, an Oregon nonprofit corporation, is Plaintiff v. RANDI RENEE BURKE, an individual, and PARTIES IN POSSESSION OR CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION, is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office. For legal description and more information on this sale go to:www.oregonsheriffssales.org

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HH25-107 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TILLAMOOK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION. A public hearing will be held by the Tillamook County Planning Commission at 7:00p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in the Port of Tillamook Bay Conference Center, 4000 Blimp Boulevard, Tillamook, OR 97141 to consider the following: #851-24-000483PLNG: A Conditional Use request for the placement of a six-unit multi-family dwelling to be used as a condominium, together with #851-24-000483-PLNG-01, a Variance request to reduce the required 10-foot front yard setback for a residential structure in the PCW-C1 zone to 4.4-feet, and #851-24-000483-PLNG-02, a Riparian Exception request to reduce the required 50-foot riparian setback to 20-feet for the placement of the proposed multifamily dwelling structure. Located in the Unincorporated Community of Pacific City/Woods, the subject property is accessed via Brooten Road, a County road, zoned Pacific City/Woods Commercial One (PCW-C1), and designated as Tax Lot 1601 of Section 19CA, Township 4 South, Range 10 West of the Willamette Meridian, Tillamook County, Oregon. The Applicant is Kalli Light. The property owner is Arthur Robert Taylor. Notice of public hearing, a map of the request area, applicable specific request review criteria and a general explanation of the requirements for submission of testimony and the procedures for conduct of hearing has been mailed to all property owners within 250-feet of the exterior boundary of the subject properties for which application has been made at least 28 days prior to the date of the hearing. Applicable criteria are contained within the Tillamook County Land Use Ordinance (TCLUO) Section 6.040: Conditional Use Review Criteria, TCLUO Section 8.030: Variance Review Criteria and TCLUO Section 4.140: Development requirements for Water Quality and Streambank Stabilization. Only

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Interested Applicants Applications available on website www.mariemillscenter.com OR Pick Up At: 1800 Front Street Tillamook, OR 97141 For More Information Contact: Holly Rico 503-842-2539 ext.2200

The City of Manzanita is looking for a full time Operations Manager join our team!

The Operations Manager will organize, schedule, assign and supervise the operations and maintenance activities of Public Works Field operations. Such services include the areas of water, parks, transportation, storm water and vehicle and equipment and facility maintenance. Identifies work and reviews work of subordinates and contractors by inspecting for compliance with City/state standards for production and quality of City water.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma, or equivalent OR any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. An Oregon Water Distribution 2 & Treatment 1 certification must be obtained within 24 months of hire. Applicant must also have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

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comments relevant to the approval criteria are considered relevant evidence. Relevant standards include and may not be limited to applicable standards contained within TCLUO Section 3.337: Pacific City/Woods Commercial One (PCW-C1) Zone. The hearing will take place at the Port of Tillamook Bay Conference Center with an option for virtual participation. For instructions on how to provide oral testimony at the February 13, 2025, hearing and hearing protocol, please visit the Tillamook County Community Development Planning Commission page at https://www.tillamookcounty.gov/bc-pc or email Sarah Thompson, Office Specialist, at sarah.thompson@tillamookcounty.gov. The virtual meeting link can be found at the bottom of the Community Development Department homepage as well as a dial in number for those who wish to participate via teleconference. Written testimony may be submitted to the Tillamook County Department of Community Development, 1510-B Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon, 97141 prior to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the February 13, 2025, Planning Commission hearing. Testimony submitted by 4:00pm on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, will be included in the packet mailed to the Planning Commission the week prior to the February 13, 2025, hearing. Failure of an issue to be raised in a hearing, in person or by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decisionmaker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals on that issue. Please contact Sarah Thompson, Office Specialist, Tillamook County Department of Community Development, sarah. thompson@tillamookcounty.gov as soon as possible if you wish to have your comments included in the staff report that will be presented to the Planning Commission. Documents and submitted application are also available on the Tillamook County Department of Community Development website (https://www.tillamookcounty. gov/commdev/landuseapps) or at the Department of Community Development office located at 1510-B Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon, 97141. A copy of the application and related materials may be purchased from the Department of Community Development at a cost of 25 cents per page. The staff report will be available for public inspection seven days prior to the hearing. Please contact Sarah Thompson for additional information, sarah. thompson@tillamookcounty.gov or call 1-800-488-8280 x3423. In addition to the specific applicable review criteria, the Tillamook County Land Use Ordinance, Tillamook County Comprehensive Plan and Statewide Planning Goals which may contain additional regulations, policies, zones and standards that may apply to the request are also available for review at the Department of Community Development. The Port of Tillamook Bay Conference Center is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with hearing, visual, or manual impairments who wish to participate in the hearings, call 1-800-

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488-8280 ext. 3423 or email sarah.thompson@tillamookcounty. gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing so that the appropriate communications assistance can be arranged. If you need additional information, please contact Sarah Thompson, DCD Office Specialist, at 1-800-4888280 ext. 3423 or email sarah. thompson@tillamookcounty.gov. Tillamook County Department of Community Development, Melissa Jenck, CFM, Senior Planner. Sarah Absher, CFM, Director 1/14/25

HH25-111 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE. (Non-residential Trust Deed). The trust deed to be foreclosed pursuant to Oregon law is referred to as follows (the “Trust Deed”): Grantor: Cyril E. Jacob and Cyril I. Jacob, Original Trustee: Ticor Title Company of Oregon, Beneficiary: Todd A. Josi and Susan Josi, Date: September 30, 2022, Recording Date: September 30, 2022, County of Recording: Tillamook County. Recording Reference: 2022-006149. The Trust Deed covers the following described real property in the County of

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Employment Opportunities CITY OF ROCKAWAY BEACH

The City of Rockaway Beach is seeking motivated individuals to join the Public Works team for the following full-time positions:

• Utility Worker I/II (depending on experience qualifications)

• Plant Operator I/II (depending on qualifications and experience)

See position descriptions and our application form at our Employment – City of Rockaway Beach page. Submit resumes and applications to the City of Rockaway Beach, P.O. Box 5, Rockaway Beach, Oregon 97136, or by email to publicworks@corb.us. Position open until filled. First review February 14th, 2025.

The Utility Worker I position performs a variety of technical duties involved in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the City’s public infrastructure and equipment with an emphasis on the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This is an entry level position. Starting wage for Utility Worker I ranges from $21.60 - $25.04 per hour depending upon qualifications and experience.

The Utility Worker II is an intermediate level position, performing inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the City’s water and wastewater systems. This position requires basic to intermediate knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems and technical skills to interpret information and generate compliance reports. Starting wage for Operator II ranges from $25.79 - $29.90 per hour depending upon qualifications and experience.

Netarts-Oceanside Sanitary District 1755 Cape Meares Lp. Rd. W., Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-8231 www.n-o-s-d.com

Employment Opportunity – Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator/Trainee

Job Title: Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator

Salary Range: $24.04 to 31.51 per hour DOE

Benefit Package Includes: Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision and PERS Retirement.

Job Open until filled.

Purpose of the position: Operates, monitors and maintains the process, equipment and facilities of a SBR treatment plant, facultative sludge lagoon, and its associated collection system. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of sewage and treatment facilities within the parameters established by the District Superintendent; does other related work as required.

Requirements: High school diploma, GED certificate, or equivalent. Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade I or II certificates in treatment and collections or the ability to obtain in 12 months of hire.

Please call the phone number above, prior to picking up the application at the Netarts-Oceanside Sanitary District Office located at 1755 Cape Meares Lp. Rd. W., Oceanside, OR. Between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday

– Friday or go to www.n-o-s-d.com to download the Employment Application, job description & specifications. “NOSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law.” Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250

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Job Opening:

• Academic Interventionist @ South Prairie (268)

• SpEd Teacher @ TJHS (260)

City of Rockaway Beach

• Instructional Coach @ South Prairie (306)

• Elementary Teacher, 2024/25 School Year Only @ Liberty (307)

• Behavior Intervention Specialist @ Liberty (308)

General Clerk: The City of Rockaway Beach is seeking a motivated individual to join the team as Administrative Assistant II – General Clerk This position assists the City Recorder and other staff with administrative and clerical duties required for the daily operation of the City. The position is a full-time 40hour per week position with competitive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Wages range from $25.56-$33.34 per hour depending upon qualifications and experience. The City of Rockaway Beach has a vibrant tourism industry and provides a wide range of services to its residents and visitors.

• Language Arts Teacher, 2024/25 School Year @ THS (317)

• Temporary Special Education Teacher, 2024/25 School Year @ East (341)

• Head Tennis Coach @ Tillamook High School (16X-23)

Classified:

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

• Drama Club Advisor @ Tillamook High School (17X-23) • Volleyball Coach @ Tillamook Junior High School (07X-23) To view

• SpEd/Special Care Educational Assistant, 7.5 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ THS (304)

• General Educational Assistant, 3.75 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ TJHS (323)

details, qualifications and more job postings visit our website www.tillamook.k12.or.us Questions? Contact: Renee Aufdermauer aufdermauerr@tillamook.k12.or.us (503) 842-4414, ext.

• Bus Driver @ Transportation (332)

• SpEd/Special Care Educational Assistant, 7.5 hrs/day, 182-day calendar @ TJHS (335)

Extra Duty:

Employment applications are available in person at 276 Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136 or via the City’s website at www.corb.us. The City of Rockaway Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *First review to be conducted June 10 2024. Open until filled.

The Plant Operator I position performs a variety of technical duties involved in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the City’s public infrastructure and equipment with an emphasis on the City’s water and wastewater systems. This is an entry level position. Starting wage for Operator I ranges from $21.32 - $24.72 per hour depending upon qualifications and experience.

The Plant Operator II is an intermediate level position, performing inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the City’s water and wastewater systems. This position requires basic to intermediate knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operation and technical skills to interpret telemetry information and generate compliance reports. Starting wage for Operator II ranges from $26.22 - $30.40 per hour depending upon qualifications and experience.

Position descriptions and employment application are available in person, by appointment, at the front counter of City Hall (276 S. Hwy 101, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136) or online via the City’s website at www.corb.us The City of Rockaway Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

* Open until Filled. First Review: February 14, 2025. *

Neah-Kah-Nie High School

Garibaldi Grade School

Special Education Teacher, Posting #543

Nehalem Elementary School

Special Education IA, Posting #542

Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School

SUBSTITUTES NEEDED – PLEASE CONTACT ESS.COM Teacher Substitutes Classroom, Secretarial, Cafeteria, and Custodial Substitutes Needed

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

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

For More Information Contact:

Kathie Sellars, Administrative Assistant

Neah-Kah-Nie School District

PO Box 28/504 N. Third Avenue

Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

Phone (503) 355-3506

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

Neah-Kah-Nie School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Click on this QR code to go straight to our current vacancies.

• Assistant Track Coach @ THS (275)

• Chess Coach, 2 Positions @ East (282)

• Diverse Educator Connector/Affinity Group Leader @ THS (321)

• Assistant Track Coach @ THS (338)

• Assistant Baseball Coach @ THS (339)

• Assistant Softball Coach @ THS (340)

Substitute:

• Substitute Teacher (318)

• Support Staff Substitute (319)

To view job details, qualifications and more job postings, visit our website www.tillamook.k12.or.us Questions? Contact: Hannah Snow Roberts, snowh@tillamook.k12.or.us, (503) 842-4414, ext. 1200

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 pass a criminal background/fingerprint check.

HH25-110

Tillamook and State of Oregon, (“the Property”): More commonly known as: 1865 Main Ave. North, Tillamook, OR 97141; 1867 Main Ave. North, Tillamook, OR 97141; and, 1885 Main Ave. North, Tillamook, OR 97141. Beneficiary appointed Gary L. Blacklidge, Esq., Jordan Ramis PC, 1211 SW Fifth Ave. FL 27, Portland, OR 97204, as Successor Trustee, to have all the powers of the Original Trustee by appointment recorded on September 12, 2024, in Tillamook County recording reference 2024-003870. The Grantor or other person owing the debt has defaulted as provided under the Trust Deed, and such default allows the Beneficiary to foreclose the Trust Deed and sell the Property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed. The defaults for which foreclosure is permitted are the Grantor’s failure to maintain property insurance and to pay when due real property taxes, and missing four (4) regular monthly payments in calendar year 2024. By reason of the default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed immediately due and payable as follows: Principal Balance: $1,629,044.20, Unpaid Interest (accrued from 8/8/2024 to 10/16/2024): $ 18,427.00, Late Charges (7/1/2024 thru 10/1/2024): $ 3,907.92, Other Fees: $220.00, TOTAL BALANCE DUE AS OF 10/16/2024: $1,651,599.12, together with interest after 10/16/2024, at the rate of $267.0564 per day until paid. In addition there will be Trustee’s fees, attorney’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the Trust Deed, less credits, if any. NOTICE The

Trustee will on March 12, 2025 at the hour of 11:00 A.M., on the front steps of the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Tillamook, OR 97141, Tillamook County, State of Oregon,, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the Property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by Grantor of the Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations hereby secured and the costs, attorney fees and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO CURE The right exists for any person named under ORS 86.778, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by doing all of the following: 1. Paying to the Beneficiary the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due, had no default occurred); 2. Curing any other default that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the Trust Deed; and 3. Paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the debt and Trust Deed, together with Trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. 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. NOTICE: If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. Contact information for Tillamook County veterans’ service officer is: Tillamook County Veteran Services, 201 Laurel Ave., (Basement, Room 12), Tillamook, OR 97141. (503) 842-4358 / ntorres@co.tillamook.or.us. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, and the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. DATED: October 24, 2024. By: Gary L. Blacklidge, Successor Trustee. Jordan Ramis PC, 1211 SW Fifth Ave. FL 27, Portland, OR 97204, Telephone: 503598-7070, Fax: 503-598-7373. Subject Property: 1865 Main Ave. North, Tillamook, OR 97141; 1867 Main Ave. North, Tillamook, OR 97141; and, 1885 Main Ave. North, Tillamook, OR 97141. 1/14/25, 1/21/25, 1/28/25, 2/4/25

HH25-112 Public Notice Tillamook County Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Local Work Group and Public Input Meeting When: Febru-

ary 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Port of Tillamook-Conference Room 4000 Blimp Blvd. Tillamook OR 97141 (503) 457-9027 Topic: Tillamook Local Work Group Meeting Time: Feb 20, 2025 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join ZoomGov Meeting https:// www.zoomgov.com/j/1605231 331?pwd=RWxSdUp6bGJFaD hqZ0s4a0xrVElTdz09 Meeting ID: 161 823 2087 Passcode: 257608 +16692545252,US (San Jose)+16469641167,US (US Spanish Line) Find your local number: https://www.zoomgov. com/u/adQ1NVCVgg Find your local number: https://www. zoomgov.com/u/aUFd7KxWF

The purpose of the meeting is to receive public input from farmers, ranchers, foresters, agencies, and groups to help guide the conservation efforts of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Tillamook County. This will be a hybrid meeting, and is also available via Zoom Online. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Thomas Gehrkens with the USDA-NRCS at (503)457-9027 by February 9, 2024. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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HH25-113 IN THE CIRCUIT

COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF TILLAMOOK PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: ALLAN E. DUNCAN, Deceased. No. 24PB11487. NOTICE TOINTERESTED PERSONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the party stated be-

low has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the personal representative at 2308 Third Street, P.O. Box 939, Tillamook, Oregon 97141, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published: January 14, 2025. Rene A. Straessle, Personal Representative, P.O. Box 939, Tillamook, Oregon 97141. CHRISTOPHER M. KITTELL, ALBRIGHT KITTELL PC, Attorneys at Law, 2308 Third Street, P.O. Box 939, Tillamook, Oregon 97141

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HH25-114 The Oceanside Water District (OWD) Board of Commissioners will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday January 21, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at 1540 Pacific Ave NW, the Barbara Bennett Community Hall in Cape Meares. General District business including New Business, Old Business, and any other matters that may come before the Board will be discussed. The District reserves the right, if necessary, to call an Executive Session. All Meetings, except Executive Sessions, are open to the public and accessible to the disabled. The District encourages your participation, please call at least 48-hours in advance to join the meeting (503) 842-6462.

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HH25-115 Tillamook People’s Utility District REGULAR MEETING NOTICE January 21, 2025. The meeting will be held at Tillamook PUD, 1115 Pacific Ave, Tillamook, OR 97141. The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will conduct the following meetings: 4:30 p.m. - Customer Survey Workshop, 6:00 p.m.- Regular Board Meeting. Action items include: Second Reading and adoption of

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HH25-116

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

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 and Children’s activities:

9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Tuesdays: Celebrate Recovery 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays: Youth Group 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. A place for the whole family to Connect, Grow and Serve.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

302 Grove Ave. (503) 842-4823 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class and Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Divine Worship Where love transforms hearts and lives. Pastor K.W. Oster

LIFECHANGE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

3500 Alder Lane, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-9300 www.lifechangefellowship.com

Brad Smith

Study 9:30 a.m.

by Worship and

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

Co-Rectors: The Revs. Ali and George Lufkin 2102 6th St, Tillamook,

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