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Alongtime Tillamook County tradition, the Tillamook Headlight Herald Home & Garden Show, will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds. The show, held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, is once again co-sponsored by Tillamook County Solid Waste and coincides with the Tillamook County Beekeepers’ Association’s Bee Days celebration.

A wide array of vendors will be at the show, offering the opportunity to address any household exterior needs, stock up for a summer garden or purchase a variety of other goods.

The beekeepers will be bringing their demonstration hive to give showgoers an inside look at the functioning of a colony and offering honey and pollinator friendly plants for sale. The group will also be hosting short classes on beekeeping starting at 9:30 and 11 a.m., and 12:30 and 2 p.m. on Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. and 1 and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. The beekeepers will also be holding a raffle over the course of the weekend with the grand prize being a handmade, Tillamookcheese-block themed hive. A $200 gift certificate for the Tillamook

The Tillamook chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars recently raised $1,500, which has been matched by an equal donation from the group’s national office to Tillamook School District’s food pantry program. Several of the group’s members gathered at Tillamook Junior High School on April 5, to give a check for half of the funds to Tillamook School District Family Resource Coordinator Carol Abrogoua.

“The bottom line is for kids to eat better, to eat healthy and to learn how to make this stuff,” said Paul Ferris, a member of Tillamook’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) who helped spearhead the initiative.

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R esidents and leaders from Manzanita and across north Tillamook County gathered on April 6, at Underhill Plaza to break ground on a new city hall and police station facility.

The long-awaited facility is expected to take 14 months to complete and will be built by local contractors, Cove Built LLC.

“We’ve had fits and starts but finally we’re here,” said Council President Linda Kozlowski, “and it really is thanks to our wonderful city manager and staff, it’s thanks to our great team and it’s thanks to a very brave and strong city council who said, ‘by god, we’re going to get this thing done.’”

The ceremony took place on a rainy Saturday morning but more than 150 residents braved the inclement weather to witness the groundbreaking.

For almost 30 years, successive city governments and administrations have discussed building a new city hall, but time and again efforts were stymied for various reasons. After the failure of a ballot question asking voters to approve a tax increase to fund a new facility

Ferris discovered the program through the national VFW that would match donations of up to $1,500 to a local foodbank earlier this year and brought it to the membership of the Tillamook post.

Post Commander Donovan Goff said that he had been unaware of the program before but that he was immediately receptive to Ferris’s pitch. “We think it’s a great opportunity that we’ve just been missing out on for the decade plus that I’ve been here,” Goff said.

After receiving approval from the post’s membership, Ferris began raising money, focusing his efforts primarily among fellow veterans who had served during the Vietnam

conflict. Ferris was able to raise the full amount quickly and along with several other members of the VFW post has been volunteering at the food pantries. Abrogoua operates the storestyle pantries twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m. On Tuesdays the pantry at Tillamook High School is open, while on Thursdays the pantry at Tillamook Junior High School welcomes students and parents. Abrogoua said that she will also open the pantries as needed for students facing emergencies and that both pantries are staffed by bilingual volunteers.

United States Senator Jeff Merkley hosted a town hall at Tillamook Bay Community College on April 6, as part of his ongoing commitment to visiting every county in Oregon each year to hear from constituents.

At the town hall and a preceding press availability, Merkley spent much of his time discussing healthcare issues in the country while also touching on hedge fund ownership of single-family homes, infrastructure and Gaza.

Questions about the medical system came up repeatedly as patients from the recently closed U.S. Renal dialysis clinic were at the meeting to seek Merkley’s help in their quest for care. Like Senator Ron Wyden in March, Merkley pledged to lend his office’s help to the ongoing search for an alternate provider or solution to keep the center open and said that forcing patients to move to receive care was unacceptable.

More generally, Merkley identified two factors as the primary drivers of high healthcare costs and difficult-to-access care, prescription drug prices and an aging population, respectively.

“We need more healthcare and yet many of us were healthcare providers that are retiring,” Merkley said of the baby boom generation.

Volunteers monitor Tillamook water quality

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The program began in the late 1990s in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) after numerous streams in the Tillamook Bay Watershed were identified as not meeting the standards for beneficial recreational use.

Initially sampling 40 freshwater sites in the Tillamook Bay Watershed, the program has since expanded to both estuary and saltwater sites and doubled its scope, now taking samples from each of the county’s watersheds. Twice a month, volun-

estuaries partnership then test the samples for three types of bacteria and share the results on their website, in an effort that offers local landowners, cities, fishers and residents invaluable insight into their water quality. “A lot of folks care about clean water,” said Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) Water Quality Manager York Johnson. “We want to provide the community with information that allows them to make informed decisions and I think it’s really important that it’s community driven.”

teers set out on routes that take two to three hours to complete and visit up to 14 different publicly accessible waterways. Once arriving at a site, volunteers write the site’s identifier on a glass container and either make their way to the water or lower a piece of PVC pipe containing the container off a bridge into the water. After completing this process at each of the sites on their route, volunteers drop the samples off in Garibaldi.

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Flynn Delany takes over the process from there. He adds a small packet of sugars into the samples before adding test strips and placing them in an incubator for 24 hours. The following afternoon, he returns and reads the results of the tests before uploading them to TEP’s website, which displays the last three results for each of the sites on an interactive map.

Delany tests for three different species of bacteria, which together signal whether other bacteria are likely to be present in the water.

The sampling and testing process proceeds year-round, rain or shine, which helps Delany and York differentiate between different potential sources of contamination. York said that

contamination identified on a sunny day might indicate an infrastructure failure, whereas a rainy-day contamination was more likely to be caused by wildlife or livestock.

In addition to making their data publicly available, TEP works with local governments and landowners to help direct and refine their clean water investments.

York said that this process had borne fruit in the City of Tillamook where testing had helped identify issues with sewer infrastructure, which the city addressed. “One of the really

exciting things about having data is we identified this problem, we worked together for a positive solution and then saw improvements from the sites that were associated with this infrastructure issue, so that’s really exciting,” York said. TEP also works to address other sources of contamination through its riparian planting program, which offers free plants and planting to landowners. The plants are grown in a nursery at the Port of Tillamook.

Although only the three most recent test results are displayed on the website, TEP maintains and will share historical data with those who are interested. Currently, around 40% of the tested sites are meeting DEQ standards across the county, based on the twoyear evaluation window used by TEP.

In addition to the citizen volunteers, TEP also partners with the Nestucca, Neskowin & Sand Lake Watersheds Council to gather samples from more sites in south Tillamook County and the Surfrider Foundation for six beach sites.

Jones hopes to overhaul building department if elected commissioner

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Darcy Jones, who is running for position number two on the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners, recently sat down with the Headlight Herald to discuss his campaign. Jones’s top priority as commissioner would be overhauling the county’s

building department, which he says is a hindrance to development. Jones also mentioned pressuring state and federal agencies on natural resource issues, increasing county revenues and decreasing services for the county’s homeless population in the interview.

“My biggest motivation is really the building department,” Jones said, “I want to make it more efficient. It’s stalling the whole county in a lot of ways, the planning, zoning and the building department. We’re just at a total stall here in Tillamook County.”

Jones is a lifelong resident of south Tillamook County and recently celebrated his 66th birthday in early April.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Jones began to work as an excavation contractor part-time at the age of 14 and eventually opened his own business in 1992. Since that time, Jones has been involved in a wide swath of projects including development work on South Beach Road in Neskowin and in several subdivisions in Pacific City.

answer for that but as commissioners I think we have the power to change our tax structure, we should have a way to change it,” Jones said, without offering more details.

“To me it’s rewarding because you can always see what you’ve created,” Jones said of his work as an excavator. Jones also served for 16 years on the school boards of the Hebo School District then the Nestucca Valley School District following those districts’ merger. He has also served on the county’s roads advisory committee.

In recent years, Jones said that he noticed delays in the Tillamook building department’s processing of applications as compared to other nearby jurisdictions, which eventually led to his decision to run for the board of commissioners. Jones said that a process that would take days in other counties in Oregon was taking multiple months in Tillamook.

Jones believes that the issues in the department are being caused by staffers being inefficient with their time and that he would direct the department’s head to process applications in less than a week.

“I can give the head of that department a plan of assistance and a timeline that those will be done in,” Jones said.

Removing the impediments to development presented by the building department’s slow pace is key to helping support the county’s tourist economy by paving the way for additional housing for employees, according to Jones.

“To me the biggest thing

we can do is we need to promote more tourism-oriented small business and we need to get some lower-income housing built,” Jones said. “Right now, with the way the building department is, it’s just not a doable thing, we need to change that. To me that’s a big focus we can actually do.” Jones also bemoaned the decrease in local fish populations, saying that he believed the decrease had been caused by the discontinuation of a fish-box program that was previously administered by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) across the county. Jones said that he would favor seeing the return of the program and that if elected, he would try to pressure ODFW to bring it back.

“I really don’t know what influence we have and I think all we can really do is put pressure on fish and wildlife,” Jones said.

On the subject of timber and the recently approved habitat conservation plan (HCP), Jones said that he felt the county needed to continue fighting to derail the plan’s progress. He mentioned joining a lawsuit that was recently filed against the department of forestry by the Jewell School District seeking to block the HCP and the possibility of hiring a publicist to increase awareness outside the county. Jones said that the impacts of revenue decreases under the HCP were also a major concern as the county looks forward. He said that it would be difficult for the county to support its budget with current revenue but did not offer a solution.

“I really don’t have an

Jones mentioned that he thought the model of funding the county’s public works department with transient lodging tax revenues wasn’t working and that he would favor funding them through property taxes.

Jones also criticized the current county leadership’s approach to the homeless population, saying that programs offered by Community Action Resource Enterprises was enabling homeless residents’ lifestyle. “All you’re doing is giving them supplies so that they can spend their money on drugs while you’re giving them supplies,” Jones said, “it just enables them to keep going.”

Jones said that he would favor more arrests for property crimes and the return to higher levels of bail for those crimes, believing that spending time in jail would lead to more participation in rehabilitation programs.

Promoting more affordable housing and non-dairy agricultural activities in the county were also platform planks mentioned by Jones.

“We need to start creating more usable ground here in Tillamook County,” he said, mentioning small farms and woodlot areas that he believed could support affordable housing.

Jones also said that the county needed to reduce barriers to starting businesses and that he would like to see local contractors given preference for jobs in the county.

Retired marine biologist and longtime water-quality-monitoring volunteer Jim Young collects a water sample from Rock Creek in Rockaway Beach.

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$6M to boost local wildfire season staffing

Fire agencies in Lincoln and Tillamook counties will share in $6 million for wildfire protection efforts. The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced it has awarded $6 million in grants to 191 local fire agencies across the state to boost the number of firefighters across Oregon before wildfire season Depoe Bay, Nehalem.

Nestucca, Netarts, Rockaway, Tillamook, and Toledo fire agencies will receive a portion of the $6 million in grant funding. The 2024 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant program is in its third year. Local agencies in the Oregon structural fire service were eligible to apply for up to $35,000. The funding will allow agencies to bring on additional firefighters or increase on-duty hours during the 2024 fire season. The 2023 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant program was integral to the success in protecting communities, adding more than 1,500 paid firefighters to the Oregon

fire service. These added resources allowed agencies to attack fires and keep them small and away from communities and added capacity to respond to other calls, ultimately saving lives.

“The staffing grant program has been a huge success for the Oregon fire service and our district,” Sublimity Fire District Chief Alan Hume said. “It allowed us to staff our station during the busiest time of the year, which we previously couldn’t do. This resulted in quicker responses with adequate staffing for not

only our district, but our neighboring agencies. Last year we had several fires in our area with the potential to develop into larger, extended duration fires. We were able, as region, to keep those fires smaller.”

“This grant has provided us the ability to respond to all requests for emergency services, including automatic and mutual aid requests in our district,” Crooked River Ranch Rural Fire Protection District Chief Sean Hartley said. “This program is instrumental in keeping fires in our community small

and allowed us to respond to multiple calls for service at the same time.”

This 2024 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant program is part of a multi-pronged approach to combat wildfire in Oregon. Over the last three years, the OSFM has made strategic investments to modernize the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System and help communities become more wildfire adapted.

This grant is part of the OSFM’s Response Ready Oregon initiative. The OSFM is looking for sustained funding for this program and is exploring all options to continue this highly successful grant in 2025 and beyond.

About Response Ready Oregon

The OSFM’s Response Ready Oregon initiative was created to help boost capacity and modernize wildfire response within the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System (OFMAS). The goal of Response Ready Oregon is to keep fires small and away from communities, reducing costly conflagrations.

Gearing up for the 67th Annual June Dairy Parade

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Headlight Guest Article

Spring has sprung, and you know what that means for us at the Tillamook Chamber? We’ve kick started preparations for the annual June Dairy Parade! As we eagerly await the arrival of summer, let’s gear up for this cherished celebration in Downtown Tillamook.

As tradition holds the 67th Annual June Dairy Parade will take place on the fourth Saturday of June. So be sure to mark your calendars for June 22, 2024. Starting at 11:00 am the parade will showcase a variety of decorative floats, performing dancers, elegant horses, and other time-honored participants (just to name a few) making their way through the parade route bringing entertainment and smiles to everyone on the sidelines. This year’s theme is ‘Tractor Trails and Tailgate Tales’, so get your entries in and get creative with your floats, trucks or tractors! This theme is more than just a tongue twister, it is all about embracing the rustic charm and laid-back vibes of our beautiful community. Picture colorful floats decorated with rural landscapes, trucks transformed into lively tailgate parties, and tractors with festive decora-

tions. The possibilities are endless, so let your imagination run wild and get ready to dazzle the crowds with your unique entry. To enter is free and It’s a simple form that takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Visit https://tillamookchamber.org/junedairy/ and get your entry in by June 7th to ensure a spot in the lineup. Be sure to get your entries in early, and let’s make this year’s parade one for the books! Whether you’re a seasoned parade participant or a newcomer eager to join the fun, now’s the perfect time to unleash your creativity and let your imagination run wild.

Also, don’t forget to get your nominations in for the June Dairy Parade Grand Marshal. Nominate someone from the dairy industry who you believe embodies the spirit of our celebration. While a dairy industry background is a must for this role, the selection committee also values the nominee’s past community engagement as a leader and volunteer. You can find the nomination form and requirements on our website at https:// tillamookchamber.org/grandmarshal/. The deadline for Grand Marshal nominations will be June 7th. Join us in honoring our dairy community’s finest at the June

Tillamook Estuaries Partnership celebrates Bounty of the Bays

Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP), is at the forefront of environmental stewardship, environmental restoration, community engagement and education, and is striving to ensure the health and vitality of Tillamook County’s estuaries. TEP’s approach has a 3-fold focus:

1. Clean Water: TEP implements comprehensive strategies to protect and improve water quality within Tillamook County’s watersheds, ensuring the sustainability of aquatic habitats and safeguarding public health.

2. Bountiful Fisheries and Wildlife: Through scientific inquiry and habitat restoration initiatives, TEP fosters the recovery of estuarine habitat through restoration projects.

3. Vibrant Communities: TEP actively engages with residents, businesses, and organizations to foster a sense of environmental stewardship, empower community-driven conservation efforts, and enhance the quality of life for Tillamook County residents. To continue its vital work, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership invites community members and organizations to support its mission by attending our annual fundraiser event. Contributions enable TEP to deliver impactful programs that directly benefit Tillamook

County and its residents. Tillamook Estuaries Partnership will host a ticketed fundraiser dinner and auction on April 20, starting at 6:00 PM at Pacific Restaurant. Before the event, an open house will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, giving community members a free opportunity to meet TEP staff members and gain firsthand insight into the organization’s initiatives and accomplishments.

Live auction items include a dinner for two at The Schooner Restaurant and lounge, a guided interpretive hike of Oregon coast flora and fauna let by Maysa Miller from Ladybird Rose Works and Asa Skinner from

Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, a guided chinook/ steelhead fishing trip with Jim Skaar, concert suite tickets for the Moda Center from Pacific Automation and a cooking class for with Chef Nelia Serista at Pacific Restaurant.

For more information about Tillamook Estuaries Partnership and how to get involved, please visit tbnep. org or call 503-322-2222.

Merkley focuses on healthcare in town hall

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“So, therefore you have fewer providers and you have more patients and that disparity is putting enormous pressure on the healthcare system and enormous pressure on nurses.” Merkley noted that the issue was especially pressing in rural areas and pointed to his work in helping establish the Office of Rural Health at the Centers for Disease Control in 2023 as helping to address that disparity.

As for the larger problem, Merkley said that the dearth of trained nurses and other healthcare providers needed

to be addressed by bolstering investments in their training, including upping trainers pay.

In response to a question from the Headlight Herald about high costs, Merkley said that the powerful prescription drug lobby in America had consistently stymied attempts to rein in drug prices, driving healthcare costs higher than in any other developed nation. However, Merkley said that last year’s move to allow Medicare to negotiate prices on the most expensive drugs on the market represented a “toe in the door” and that the government should negotiate prices on all drugs. “Toe is in the door but my feeling is it shouldn’t be a few drugs for Medicare, it should be all drugs for all Americans,” Merkley said, noting that he has introduced legislation that would achieve that goal. Merkley allowed

that it would be difficult to overcome the drug lobbies’ opposition but “if everyone would take the same approach

I have, which is work for the people instead of the powerful, we would pass the bill.” Merkley sounded a similar

tone when discussing the affordable housing crisis facing the nation, which he ascribed to the recent growth in hedge fund purchases of single-family homes. Merkley discussed a bill he has introduced that would restrict hedge funds to owning 100 houses and include penalties to incentivize a gradual sell-off of properties above that limit to first-time home buyers. “It’s a long journey to get members of congress to start joining me in this because they’re afraid of the political power that hedge funds have and I say let’s depend on the political power of the people and take on the powerful,” Merkley said.

Constituents asked questions about the future of Hangar B at the Port of Tillamook Bay as well as challenges faced by rural communities in accessing federal infrastructure dollars due to matching-

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fund requirements.

Merkley said that he would take the issue of the hangar to colleagues in Washington to discuss potential solutions. He acknowledged the difficulties of finding funds and mentioned the waiving of requirements for low-income communities for broadband infrastructure funding.

Merkley took the opportunity to express his opposition to the continuing Israeli military operations in Gaza and the United States’ support of them when a resident asked about the conflict. Merkley noted that he had visited the Rafah border crossing during the war and consistently pushed the Biden administration to increase aid deliveries to Gaza and stop sending munitions to Israel.

“My simple version of this is America should send no bombs and a lot of aid,” Merkley said.

raffles and the Tillamook County Democrats will have free drawings for prizes.

The TPUD raffle is free to enter, with a grand prize of a front loader washer and dryer set from Samsung, while Marie Mills will have gift baskets up for grabs.

The Kiwanis raffle is part of the KT Days Scholarship Drive, and all proceeds will go towards supporting the group’s scholarship program.

Handcrafted, wooden American flags will be on sale, with proceeds going to support Tillamook American Legion Post 47, which is celebrating the first anniversary of its reopening this month.

Two vendors will be offering a selection of plants to help jumpstart residents’ gardening season.

Monkey Business 101 from south Tillamook County will bring a wide assortment of berries, ranging from Logan and Lingen to Goose and Boysen, grapes, fruit trees, monkey trees and more.

Garden Witch Goods will be bringing everything from decorative flowers to edible veggies from their farm to the show.

Pacific Restaurant will be serving food to showgoers for the second year in a row, with breakfast available on Saturday and lunch available both days. Breakfast options vary from biscuits to burritos, while for lunch, burgers, tri-tip and more will be available.

Show cosponsors, Tillamook County Solid Waste, will host a booth and share information about their various programs, with a particular focus on recycling and the Oregon Department of Forestry will be handing out free seedlings. See the show program inside this edition for a complete list of vendors and activities.

VFW donates $3,000 to school food banks

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The pantries receive shelf-stable items from the Oregon Food Bank and purchase perishable goods from local farms. The VFW’s donations will be used for those items. The veterans said that they plan to continue volunteering with the food bank and will take advantage of the matching funds again in future years and mentioned the possibility of conducting a food drive in support of the pantries.

Senator Jeff Merkley addresses assembled constituents at Tillamook Bay Community College on April 6, as Tillamook Bay Community College Foundation Executive Director Britta Lawrence (left) and Tillamook County Commissioner Mary Faith Bell (right) help to moderate.

Lowering your stroke and heart attack risks

Herald Guest Column

Heart attacks and strokes represent significant health challenges here in Tillamook County, but proactive management of the “big four” risk factors — hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking — can dramatically lower the chances of getting a stroke or heart attack. Additionally, some positive lifestyle modifications, especially diet and exercise, alongside regular health screenings, offer a path to prevention.

Prioritizing non-smoking as a fundamental step

The single most impactful step individuals can take to reduce heart attack and stroke risk is to not smoke, or to quit smoking. Smoking cessation immediately benefits heart health, significantly reducing the risk of developing heartrelated diseases. It stands as the cornerstone of any strategy aimed at preventing heart attacks and managing the other three risk factors.

Dietary adjustments for heart health

A heart-conscious diet directly influences the management of hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes. Essential dietary adjustments include:

tance bands twice a week.

Health screenings — The first line of defense: Regular screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes are vital. These screenings enable early detection and management, significantly reducing the risk of heart disease. Diabetes screening is especially important due to its close association with heart attack risks.

• Limiting sodium intake: Reducing salt in your diet can significantly lower blood pressure.

• Focusing on fiber: Incorporate high-fiber foods to help manage cholesterol levels.

• Choosing healthy fats: Include unsaturated fats found in avocados, nuts and olive oil to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

The role of exercise in preventing heart disease

Physical activity is crucial for heart disease prevention and diabetes management. Effective exercise strategies encompass:

• Regular aerobic activity: Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week to improve heart health.

• Incorporating strength training: Build muscle strength with activities like lifting weights or using resis-

• Opting for whole foods: A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins supports overall heart health.

Remember kindness is key: Embracing a journey toward reducing stroke and heart attack risk, it’s crucial to remember the power of kindness — to ourselves and to those around us. Making changes in our lifestyle, such as adopting healthier eating habits and incorporating regular exercise, not only benefits our physical well-being but also fosters a culture of care and support. As we strive to reduce the risks of stroke and heart attacks, let’s do so with compassion, understanding that every step forward is a victory worth celebrating.

Dr. Ben Douglas, a distinguished physician with 15 years of service at Adventist Health Tillamook, leads a lifestyle medicine program rooted in the principles of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He has devoted his career to the prevention of heart disease, working closely with his patients and local organizations in Tillamook County to promote heart-healthy living through evidence-based practices.

The 7th St. railroad crossing is creating a nice little buzz here in town. For every, “But tourism season has started,” there’s a “Oh, that’s going to be so nice to drive over.” The port, the city and other agencies have all shown their support. Now, it’s time to drive along 3rd St. & American Ave for a few more days.

Being the in-law to Tillamook County Pioneer ancestry, I look at the construction differently.

See, I grew up just south of Lake Michigan, where most of the train traffic in the country congregates. 3 of the 7 class one railroads went through my town. Two others were just a couple miles north. That’s not including the commuter rails, Amtrak, and the lines the steel mills owned to connect to Canada, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, etc. We woke up to train whistles, fell asleep to train whistles. We scheduled birthday parties and funerals around the train schedules. All this to note that the speed at which OCSR repaired the one on 3rd St, and is repairing the one now on 7th St, is fascinating to me. These couple weeks are going to fly on by, and when they’re done playing with

life-size Legos, and assembling these pieces, we’re going to have a smooth ride that will save on our vehicles. So much so, we’ll soon forget the bumps that were.

As previously noted, the closure should only last until April 19, and then it’s smooth driving.

Just in time for the big jetty rocks to be transported in for the next three months.

What’s progress without some sacrifice?

Speaking of the OCSR, ever wanted to spend the summer riding the coast rails? Then Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is looking for volunteers like you. From their FB post: “Have you ever wanted to volunteer at Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad? One of the best ways to get involved with us is by becoming a Car

Host! If you are interested in volunteering with us, show your interest by filling out the Volunteer form on our website: https://oregoncoastscenic.org/contact/” She’s the calm that soothes the sea. She’s everybody’s favorite librarian, June Ekborg: “Garibaldi Branch Book Club meets in the library today at 2:00 pm. This month, we’re discussing Jerry Sutherland’s Bayocean: Atlantis of Oregon. This is an open book club and drop ins are always welcome.”

Garibaldi Maritime Museum has started its own “keeper’s garden” on the 2nd. Street side of the museum. “Inspired by the gardens of lighthouse keepers, we’re imagining veggies and armloads of flowers for vases for museum special events -- in spring anything seems possible.”

Lastly, it’s Friday the 12th as I write this, three days before the Council’s monthly meeting. All I can say is typically what I tell my fellow commissioners when such cornerstone moments arise: the job is the job, and the city comes first. That said, our Planning Commission meeting is the 22nd. It’ll be nice to see their faces again.

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The Rockaway Beach City Council meeting of April 10 saw many resolutions, but the most anxiously awaited was surely Resolution 2024-25. This authorized the mayor and city manager to execute a contract for the S. Pacific Street waterline and road surfacing project. This resolution passed moments after city council voted on Resolution 2024-21, to adopt the Streets Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

This plan lists and prioritizes streets throughout Rockaway Beach for repair or repaving.

I first wrote about the CIP in October 2023, six months ago, and after detailed deliberation at multiple city council workshops and meetings, the plan is now being executed, in priority order.

The entire Streets CIP is online at the city’s website, https://corb.us. Click the top link on the column at the

left to take you to the CIP page. There, you’ll find three PDF documents; at the top of those three is the Streets Capital Improvements Plan document.

Page 44 of that PDF file lists the streets with the highest priority for repair, with North and South Pacific in the two top spots. The presentation includes maps and photos supporting the decision. Below that link you’ll find the original presentation by HBH Consulting, followed by a preliminary street inventory from the CIP. In good news for our tourism-supported businesses, the city adopted Resolution 2024-20, concerning recreational immunity. The state legislature, through SB 1576, only granted automatic immunity to cities with populations over 500,000, requiring smaller communities to opt in to be included.

to have it hauled away. If not, towing is on the taxpayer’s dime. One way or the other, the car was gone by the third

Hday. The Cape Meares community offers condolences to the family of Karen Walsh, who passed away on April 3, at the age of 67. Karen died after a short battle with lung cancer. Her service will be in Oregon City on April 21. May warm memories comfort Karen’s family and friends at this time. I saw proof that the fishing dock at Cape Meares Lake produces. A boy about elementary-school age was holding up a good-sized trout that he caught fishing right there on the dock. Hope a lot of other kids try

ats off to Nestucca High School’s class of 2025. The Junior class recently performed community service for Nestucca Valley Community Alliance at Pacific City Community Park and Skate/Bike Park. Photos online appear to show landscaping work and removal of litter and debris. Our community is proud of these young people and thanks them for a job well done.

Resolution 2024-20 includes us in the recreational immunity coverage. Public Works will remove signs restricting beach access with the passage of this resolution.

In addition to starting work pursuant to the Streets CIP Program, the city voted (in Resolution 2024-23) to approve a new proposal from HBH to develop a water and wastewater CIP, including a study of System Development Charges (SDCs). SDCs are an alternative

their luck there this spring or early summer. The lake generally gets too weedy to fish in late summer.

Patti Smith reported that she couldn’t let her cat,

A new bookstore has opened for business in downtown Cloverdale. “Book-ish” has moved into the little purple house formerly occupied by “Curious Plants and Treasures” which moved next door (as covered here last week). Online research hasn’t yielded hours of operation, but they’re likely open long weekends for tourist season. Watch this space for an update.

Thanks to Merrily Ario for news that Nesko Women’s Club will meet for April at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19 at Kiawanda Community Center (KCC). The address is 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive in Pacific City. Sally Rissel, a local historian and author, will present the program. For reservations call Cathy at 541-622-3104, or email gillingham.cathy@gmail.com.

She reminds us that the club will hold a Collectables, Plant and Ceramic Pot sale from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on

way of funding required changes to the city’s water and wastewater infrastructure without affecting rate payers. Rather than force an increase in our water bills (already a sore spot for many residents, especially those who own summer homes here), SDCs are a way to ensure that additional development pays its fair share for required upgrades. It was noted that the last time Rockaway Beach updated its SDCs was in 2009.

HBH President Robert Henry talked about how these charges are determined and assured us the process would be open and transparent. Considering that his assistant, Matt Del Toro (responsible for managing the Streets CIP), has been presenting at city council meetings and workshops for the past six months at least, residents of Rockaway

Chumley, outside the other day because a bald eagle sat waiting for him on the stump by the firepit. That’s what we get when we build our houses in Mother Nature’s living room.

Capt. Pete and I have been making beachcombing treks out to Bayocean Spit for decades, and I have to say navigating out there is much easier since the mile 29 sign was installed some years back. It was also recently moved to a higher position and reinforced. I remember years ago we’d take the kids on a “spit hike” and try to fix in our

Saturday, April 20, also at KCC (address above). All profits will go to local organizations or people in need.

Speaking of fundraisers, Nestucca Valley Lion’s Club is selling hanging flower baskets; there are two varieties. We can choose red Geraniums or “mixed” which will contain 4 of the following- Petunias, Calibrachoa, Verbena, Dichondra, Lysimachia and/or Bacopa. Each twelve-inch pot sells for $25. Orders will be taken through April 24. Call 503-812-0364 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to order. Pick up will be available in time for Mother’s Day (May 2- May 4) at The Lion’s Den on Parkway Drive in Cloverdale.

Beach should have ample opportunity to observe and weigh in on the SDC process.

As always, you can sign up to receive emails at the City Web site. These typically include the full agendas for City Council Workshops and Meetings alike, where you can review any items of concern.

Other important resolutions included authorization for the city to take action in a nuisance abatement issue in the south part of town, good news to residents who have faced serious problems there.

The City Council also awarded a number of additional grants from the 2023-2024 Community Grant Program, with plans to address several other important grants for non-profit organizations such as our highly active and much-appreciated Lions Club. (It’s just not a summer festival for me if I don’t get

a hot dog at the purple Lions Club trailer.) Resolution 2024-26 expressed support for the Rockaway Beach Emergency Preparedness Corp (the new title of the combined emergency preparedness, CERT, and radio teams) for having acquired a grant from the state’s Office of Resilience and Emergency Management. This grant will help us acquire food, water sanitation gear, and shelter in the event of an emergency.

The final resolution, 2024-27, declared a state of emergency due to the sewer mainline failure early this month. Quick thinking on the part of Public Works Superintendent Dan Emerson resulted in locating a crew with the right skills and equipment to resolve a serious problem with a sewer line on S. 2nd, permitting repairs the same day.

minds which particular dune we’d come over. It pretty much all looked the same coming back, so we’d find ourselves thrashing around in the dune grass for a while, trying to return to the trail. One time we met a woman who had been on the beach with her big, thirsty dog for some time, flummoxed about where to cross over the dunes. She was having a hard time keeping her pet from drinking salt water. Fortunately, together we spotted the trail and got her dog back to the parking lot where he could have some water that she kept in her car. A shout-out to Tillamook PUD lineworkers this Thursday. April 18 is National Lineworker Appreciation Day. That can be dangerous work in awful weather conditions; we are eternally grateful for all you lineworkers do to keep our lights on. The oh-so-fun craft group that met the first Monday of the month at the Barbara Bennett Community Center has adjourned for the spring and summer. Sessions will resume in October. Many thanks to Jenny Francis for hosting the group over our cold, gray winter months.

On the subject of additional Saturday entertainments, Tillamook County Wellness is sponsoring a “Bike Rodeo” from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 20 at Tillamook County Family Y.M.C.A. The address is 610 Stillwell Avenue in Tillamook. The free event teaches kindergarten through eighth grade children bike safety and provides fun and interactive experience to practice bike handling skills. Bicycles will be available or can be brought from home. There will be a bike tune-up station and a booth with information regarding bike trails and other outdoor events happening around the County. For more information contact Mari Tasche be email to tasche@ohsu.edu

and from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays. Adventist Health is sponsoring a multi-modular screening fair next week. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at Tillamook Educational Service District (E.S.D.) The address is 2515 Third Street (east of downtown) Tillamook. It’s open to children aged 3-5 not currently enrolled in preschool. Schedule a free appointment by telephone; the number is 503-815-2292. Happy birthday this week to: Vicki Aase, Angie Bauer, Jason Baumgartner,

We appreciate Bridgette Aydelotte publishing word that Pacific City Transfer Station has transitioned to summer hours. They’re open from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays,

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OBITUARIES

Shirley Ann Leckington

August 7, 1936 ~ February 29, 2024

Shirley Ann Leckington passed away on February 29, 2024, at her home in Hillsboro. We’re not sure if she held off for leap year but our best guess is that it was just as she planned it. With her favorite game show going, she dozed off for an afternoon nap for the last time and got to the finish line strong while leaning through the tape.

She was born in St. Helens, WA to Lyman and Clara Cornish on August 7, 1936, and grew up with her brothers Lyman and Dennis. Her brother Norman died suddenly in the front yard as a toddler and Shirley was the only one with him. This tragedy stayed with her and she talked about it often. As a young mother, her second child, Mary, went full term but was stillborn. Just some of the challenges she maneuvered through her life. Her friends called her one tough lady– And she was.

Although tough and determined, Shirley was kind and generous. She gave to many charities and if she knew a waitress at her favorite restaurant was having a difficult time making ends meet, she would reach into her purse and find some cash. She was definitely frugal, while still being an amazing giver to those she knew were in need.

As a child in St. Helens she talked about fishing and gigging bullfrogs with her brother Lyman. They grew up dirt poor and her dad, a mill worker, was as strict as they get, but she always referred back to that

time as better, and simpler. They later moved to Garibaldi, OR where she saw her future husband Larry at a basketball game from across the court at age fourteen. Through friends they soon met. Larry went to Wheeler High School (graduating class of ten). Kids got married young then. Shirley was 17 and Larry was just 19. She was a cheerleader, a good student and an athlete. Always proud that she was still going up and down the court scoring points for the girls basketball team while she was pregnant. Even then, nothing could slow her down. The young couple lived in Bay City and then Rockaway Beach. Shirley worked at the Rockaway Drug Store at the “Fountain Counter” (google it), then Bennett’s Café as a waitress. Shirley’s mom Clara and her husband Pappy bought the place and renamed it Ramey’s Café. Shirley worked there for about 18 years. She made many lifelong friends and her contagious personality kept many customers com-

ing back for the great service and the smile. In those days the wage for a waitress was $1 an hour plus tips and you didn’t leave a tip unless you felt the service was great. Shirley always came home with an apron full of coins and bills.

Shirley moved up the Wilson River when she married her second husband Jerry Leckington, and gave birth to her son Billy. She was the charter member of the sun worshiper club, maybe president, in Rockaway and took that ritual to the river where she spent her time every sunny summer day possible. She also loved her trips to Hawaii and spent winters in Yuma. Sun was her friend. There were many summer barbecues with family and friends in the backyard.

The next chapter moved her to Forest Grove as a single gal. She worked at Safeway and Jenny Craig as a consultant and attended Trend College where she was on the Dean’s List with a 4.0. A true overachiever She kept her house on

William “Bill” Ernest Josi

May 21, 1950 ~ March 14, 2024

the Wilson and later moved back for a few years. Her landscaping turned into an authentic Grama’s garden with pink flamingos and gnomes.

Chapter 29: Shirley sold her house and relocated to Hillsboro with Jim Bauman. He did his best to marry her but she was done with marriage. They had fun together and went out for an adventure almost every day. When he passed in 2022, she continued to live in Hillsboro. Shirley loved to cook and had thousands of recipes. She was meticulous in every way and a self-proclaimed clean freak. She loved crafts and had boxes of her projects. Her cursive was perfect (you can google cursive as well) and she kept detailed journals. She was also an avid collector of antique glassware and had a house full of it. If you gave her something thoughtful, she hung on to it. Even the first watch her mother gave her as a kid. Did I mention she was involved in the Eastern Star, the Grange, and other volunteer organizations that did good for others?

She was a pet lover and we think she loved her cat Big Boy more than people. There was enough Tidy Cat and bags of Purina to last him for 4-5 years. Oh, and her need for speed and shiny convertibles. Her first car was a metallic blue ’56 Chevy with a 4-speed on the floor and white leather interior. Other cars included the first Chevy Corvair that came in from Detroit, a Chrysler

Lebaron, Triumph, and a Yamaha road bike just to show us all she could do it. A few months back she wanted to get a BMW convertible for a final ride. She is survived by two sons Bill Leckington and Dan Kesterson. Daughter inlaw Pam Kesterson, grandsons Ian and Sean Kesterson, and her granddaughter Julie Kesterson. Shirley asked that there be no funeral and to spread her ashes at Cape Mears. Date tbd. If you’d like to attend email her son Dan dingodan121@gmail.com for info.

Bill Josi, a lifelong resident of Tillamook, Oregon passed away surrounded by his family on March 14, at the age of 73. Bill was born on May 21, 1950, in Tillamook, Oregon, the son of Ernest and Julie Josi and one of seven children. Bill graduated from Tillamook Catholic High School in 1968. He left Tillamook for a brief time to attend Mt. Angel College. This is where Bill met Linda Bollman, his wife of nearly 50 years. They were married in August of 1974. After graduation, Bill returned to the family dairy farm in Tillamook. Wilsonview Dairy is where Bill and Linda lived, worked and raised their children until retirement in 2008. When not busy with farm work, Bill could often be found on the Wilson River fishing with his siblings and friends. He loved sports of

Russell “Rusty” Bell

July 13, 1960 ~2024

Bell of Tillamook and sister Jody Bell of McMinnville. Rusty went to Tillamook schools and graduated. He then went on to a motorcycle school in Florida. After that he became a fishing guide in Oregon and Alaska but was spending too much time away from home, so he took a job as a mechanic at a motorcycle shop in Hillsboro. Later the family moved to Scappoose

all kinds. Bill was a proud member of the Tillamook Elks Lodge, Oregon Guernsey Breeders and American Guernsey Association. After retirement, Bill spent his free time fishing, including a number of trips to Alaska, crabbing and clamming. Bill is survived by his wife Linda, children Carolin, Kurt and Luke, and grandchildren Katelin and Maverick. As well as his siblings Sue, Carol, Tim, Dale, Don and Mark and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, James. A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on Sunday, May 5th from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Debra Susan Guinn

May 12, 1955 ~ Feb. 19, 2024

at the Tillamook Swiss Hall. All are welcome to come share a memory, a laugh, or a great fishing story. To leave an online condolence or share a memory with the family go to www.BollmansTributeCenter.com. Bollman’s Tribute Center in Dallas is caring for the family.

Russell “Rusty” Bell, born on July 13, 1960, in Tillamook, Oregon is survived by his wife Debbie and their son Kenny. He was the son of Ken and Barbara

where he went to work as a mechanic repairing machines at a box factory. Rusty was a great communicator who had many friends. He will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Rusty’s name to the Tillamook High School. Services are pending.

Debra Susan Guinn of Cloverdale, Oregon, passed away on Feb. 19, 2024, at the age of 68. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., on April 27, 2024, at Waud’s Funeral Home.

TBCC Connections – April 2024, scholarships and more

College (TBCC) offers an array of scholarship and support programs to meet the diverse needs of its student body, reinforcing its commitment to education accessibility and student success in Tillamook

County. These initiatives help alleviate financial barriers and foster a supportive community for students from various backgrounds, enhancing their educational journey and paving the way for their future achievements.

TBCC Foundation Scholarships: A gateway to educational opportunities

Returning adult students: The Career-to-Career Program

Initiated in fall 2017, the Career-to-Career (CtoC) program targets Tillamook County residents who have been out of the education system and in the workforce for at least five years and are seeking to advance or change their career paths.

As of winter 2024, the program has welcomed 136 students facing diverse challenges, including foster youth, single parenthood,

With 32 scholarship funds powered by generous donors, the TBCC Foundation has established 20 endowments, demonstrating a strong community commitment to education. TBCC offers two scholarship cycles each year and distributes over $110,000 in student scholarships annually. The spring cycle is currently open, and interested students can find the application online at tillamookbaycc.edu/scholarships. These funds never have to be paid back and cover a wide range of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, living expenses, and even childcare. If you are looking to transfer, gain some skills in a CTE field, pursue a nursing degree, or more, we have a scholarship for you. Eligibility criteria include part-time or full-time attendance and a minimum 2.0 GPA, making these scholarships accessible to a broad spectrum of students.

and other significant barriers. The program not only provides financial support but also integrates students into a supportive cohort, encouraging community engagement through college activities or services. Remarkably, 62 students have since completed a degree or certificate, with 31 graduating with the highest honors, showcasing the program’s profound impact on its participants. There are currently 29 students enrolled and actively pursuing a degree.

First generation college students: Fostering a supportive community

TBCC has also initiated a community for First Generation college students, offering both financial support ($200 per term) and mentoring. This initiative acknowledges the unique challenges faced by students whose families have no or little history of attending college, aiming to ease their transition into higher education. By facilitating connections among First Gen students, faculty, and staff who have navigated similar paths, the program provides invaluable guidance and support. TBCC’s goal is to ensure that First Gen students maximize their college experience through mentorship and access to resources, embodying the college’s dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment.

On April 13th, TBCC will be hosting an Open House showcasing the programs and services available to the community. There will be information about all of TBCC’s scholarship opportunities, essential services, and more. Please stop by 4301 Third Street, Tillamook, between 2:00pm and 5:00pm. We have something for everybody; come see for yourself. You really do belong at TBCC!

Celebrate Earth Day with us at Elk Meadows Park in Nehalem

The Lower Nehalem Community Trust, in partnership with Trailkeepers of Oregon, and the City of Manzanita, invite you to take part in the global movement commemorating 54 years of action on behalf of our planet! Join us at Elk Meadows Park for family fun and community stewardship in honor of Earth Day. Roll up your sleeves, grab a pair of clippers (or borrow ours), bring family and friends to honor our planet, our community, and the impact of collective action.

Where: Elk Meadows Park, Nehalem. (Turn south off of Hwy. 101 onto Bayside Gardens Road. Take the last right turn onto Neptune Way. Park is at the end of Neptune Way on the Left)

When: Sunday, April 21st, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. What: We’ll show some love for this great com-

munity park by mulching, cleaning up tree cages and enclosures, chipping paths, trimming brush along trails, and removing blackberry and scotch broom. We’ll have some additional stewardship activities for the young (and young at heart). What to expect: Tools and gloves provided (or welcome to bring your own). Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for variable coastal weather. Parking is adjacent to the park and surfaces are gravel, wood chip and grass. We will be using hand tools such as loppers, pruning saws and shovels. This park is owned by the City of Manzanita and stewarded by the Lower Nehalem Trust with the help of the community.

Statement of Inclusion: We understand that everyone learns and experiences the outdoors differently and we welcome the opportunity

to collaborate and adjust this event to the extent possible to meet your or your group’s needs. Please reach out if you have any questions about your participation.

For more information please contact emilyakdedian@nehalemtrust.org or visit www.nehalemtrust.org/ events.

The Lower Nehalem Community Trust is a nonprofit organization that has been preserving land and nurturing conservation values in partnership with an engaged community in the Nehalem region of the Oregon Coast since 2002. Community donations support our work in land conservation, restoration, and community education programs. For more information visit https://www. nehalemtrust.org.

Tillamook Air Museum unveils “Spots of Light: Women in the Holocaust” exhibit

The Tillamook Air Museum is proud to announce the forthcoming debut of our latest exhibition, “Spots of Light: Women in the Holocaust,” a collaborative endeavor with Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. This significant exhibition illuminates the remarkable resilience and courage exhibited by women amidst the harrowing backdrop of the Holocaust.

Date: Sunday, April 28th

Time: 1 p.m.

Location: Tillamook Air Museum

As an integral compo -

nent of the exhibit’s premiere, we are privileged to welcome guest speaker Eva Erica Aigner, a Holocaust survivor, who will share her compelling firsthand account of survival and perseverance amid the darkest chapters of human history. Ms. Aigner’s narrative serves as a poignant testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.

The presentations by Eva Erica Aigner and Sue Johnson will be followed by an interactive question and answer session, providing attendees with an opportunity for meaningful reflection.

For further inquiries or additional information, please contact the Tillamook Air Museum at 503-842-1130 or via email at Info@Tillamookair.com. Media inquiries may be directed to Museum Curator Christian Gurling at 503-842-5793 or CGurlin@ Tillamookair.com

Additionally, Sue Johnson, daughter of Eva Erica Aigner, will offer poignant reflections on her father Leslie Aigner’s experiences as a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp, providing a multigenerational perspective on the lasting impact of the Holocaust.

AAUW to host candidate forum

Questions will be accepted from the audience in a written format at the event. You can also submit questions in advance to lisaphipps08@gmail.com by April 19. This is a good opportunity to ask candidates about their positions on issues that matter to you. If you have any questions about

Nestucca baseball and softball snap losing streaks

Nestucca High Bobcats snapped a two-game losing streak and stayed in contention for a playoff spot with a 1-0 home win over the Vernonia/ Jewell High Loggers in a Special District 1 baseball game April 11. The extra inning win over the Loggers (2-2 SDI, 3-4) lifted Nestucca (2-2 SD1, 4-5 overall) into fourth place in the eight team league standings with one month remaining in the regular season, which concludes May 16.

It was a crucial win for sure Coach John Sousa’s Bobcats. Prior to the contest, the Bobcats were in something of a slump after losing four-out-five games. The Bobcats had a great start to their 21-game SD1 schedule as they won their league opener at home 6-5 over the No. 12-ranked Clatskanie High Tigers (3-1 SD1, 6-1 overall) on April 2. A walkoff double by sophomore Jaxon Jensen helped propel the Bobcats to the victory.

“We’ve played some pretty tough competition this year so far and our guys have really started to figure some things out,” said Sousa. “The guys came from behind to get the win over Clatskanie at home, which was really impressive to see. Our starting pitcher Eli Love pitched very well to help us stay in the game and Keith Marshall came in as our

relief pitcher and he helped us close the door. It was just really nice to start our league schedule with a win.”

Following five scoreless innings, the Tigers and Bobcats combined to scored seven runs in the sixth. The Bobcats overcame a 3-0 deficit and they scored four in the bottom of the inning to go ahead 4-3. Both teams scored two more in the seventh as the Bobcats held on to get the close victory.

Junior Nolen Hurliman (1-for-4, three RBI), junior Brysen McDonald (1-for-2, two RBI) and freshman Jace Jensen (1-for-3, RBI) led the offense for the Bobcats, who outhit the Tigers 7-6. Following the close win over the Tigers, the two squads played a doubleheader April 5, at Clatskanie High School. The Tigers got a sweep as they won both games by identical 11-1 scores.

“Unfortunately, we kind of took a step backwards in the doubleheader at Clatskanie,” said Sousa. “We had some guys who for whatever reason, were maybe just playing a little too arrogant, but we basically gave away both games. With our league being big with eight teams, we know that every series is going to be a battle. We had hoped to win two-outof-three against Clatskanie, but we just couldn’t do that. I think that we’re only going to get better though for the remainder of the season. Our senior trio of pitchers Ken Blackburn, Zac Collins and

Keith Marshall will really help provide us with a solid pitching staff along with Eli Love too.”

The Bobcats will be seeking another win and to continue their momentum when they play a 3 p.m. doubleheader at home Friday versus the Willamina High Bulldogs (0-4 SD1, 1-6 overall).

Softball

The Nestucca High Bobcats softball team (1-3 SD1, 3-5 overall) snapped a fourgame losing streak with an impressive 23-5 home win April 11, over the Vernonia/ Jewell High Loggers (0-4 SD1, 0-7 overall). The Bobcats, guided by first-year Coach Megan Deam, took control of the contest early, while scoring 14 runs in the first inning. Defensively, the Bobcats were outstanding as they played an error free contest. Nestucca scored nine runs in the second to build a 23-5 lead and get a lopsided win that concluded after three innings via the 10-run mercy rule.

“Vernonia isn’t one of the stronger teams in our league, but we’re still happy to get the win,” said Deam. “We’re hoping that we’ll have our No. 1 pitcher Piper Armstrong back soon after she recovers from an injury. She’s okay and she returned to practice, but she’s still having a lot of pain in her jaw.” Armstrong (38 strike-

outs) got hit by a ball on a line drive that bounced off her chest and hit her jaw, which resulted in a dislocated jaw in an April 5 game at Clatskanie (an 11-9 loss).

Senior pitcher Hailee Knight tossed a one-hitter with two strikeouts to help lead the Bobcats to their first league win. The Bobcats offense was led by senior Melanie Velasquez (three hits, five RBI) and Kyla Hurliman (three hits). The Bobcats also benefited from a total of 16 walks, including four for freshman McKenna McDonald.

“Melanie (.400 batting average) and Taylor Knight (.400 batting average) have both been providing strong hitting to help lead our offense,” said Deam. “Overall, we have a good group of girls, some are very young (six freshmen) and so they’re still learning quite a bit and everyone is getting as much practice time as they can.”

The Bobcats attended an Oregon State Beavers NCAA softball game in Corvallis on Saturday, which was a fun way for the team to have a bonding experience together and learn more about the sport by watching a high caliber of competition with college players.

The Bobcats were seeking to continue their momentum and hopefully get another win in their next game in a 3 p.m. home doubleheader Friday versus the Willamina High Bulldogs (3-1 SD1, 6-3 overall).

Revival of the Back 9 sees rainy start

It was a wet day for golf at The Mook at Alderbrook, but that did not deter several golfers who wanted to try the 18-hole stroke play format and get a glimpse of the reworked back-9 Saturday, April 6. Play was halted due to a rain delay with several golfers still out on the course. After the rain let up a bit, golfers finished their round and the results have been tallied. This tournament was the first time the back-9 holes were open for the season after the course’s owners reworked those fairways. The Alderbrook team is in the middle of rebuilding the green on the 15th hole and doing several other improvements to the course.

Results:

Winning the Senior White Tee for low gross was Kevin ‘Bucky’ Beebehiser with a 78 on the day. Senior Green Tee low gross winner was Glenn Brock who shot 82. Overall low gross winner was Roby Lane who also shot 82 on the day. Second place low gross went to Ron Holder, firing a blistering 89 for his round, and third low gross was Michael Wong who shot 94. Low new winner was Julio Bernal with a net 72. Jack Vantress fired 73 to capture second place low net and Mike ‘Fitz’ Fitzimonds shot a net 81 good enough for third place low net. Closest to the pin on hole 5 for Mike Fitzimonds.

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to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will be held at Rockaway Beach City Hall at 276 Hwy 101 South, Rockaway Beach, Oregon, and online through Zoom. The meeting will take place on May 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. An

or at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

HH24-126 NOTICE OF TRANSIENT LODGING TAX REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Tillamook County Transient Lodging Tax Review Committee will hold a meeting, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Inperson attendance is not offered; however, if you wish to listen by phone, dial 1-971-254-3149, conference ID 887 242 77#. If you need additional information, please contact Tommy Steiber at 503-842-3408 ext.1827 any weekday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or email Tommy. Steiber@tillamookcounty.gov.

Job Opportunity

Job Opportunity Planning Technician

Planning Technician

Job Opportunity Planning Technician

Salary Range $44,633 - $53,294 Plus Excellent Benefits

Salary Range $44,633 - $53,294 Plus Excellent Benefits

Salary Range $44,633 - $53,294 Plus Excellent Benefits

Planning Technician Position

Planning Technician Position

Planning Technician Position

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions: Call Human Resources at (503) 374-1828. Position recruitment will remain open until filled. EOE.

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

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thence East, 40 feet, more or less, to Engineer’s Station 104+00 on the Westerly right-of-way of said road; thence Northerly, along said road rightof-way, 315 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning. Court case 15LT04170, where JOAN M.

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Port of Tillamook Bay, Tillamook County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 will be held at the Port’s Conference Room, 4000 Blimp Blvd., Tillamook Oregon. The meeting will take place on April 24, 2024, at 12:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Public is encouraged to email the budget officer at pboomer@potb.org by 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, with any comments or questions on the budget. Anyone interested in attending the meeting via zoom, please email pboomer@potb.org for instructions.

A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 19, 2024, at the Port of Tillamook Bay’s Administrative Offices, 4000 Blimp Blvd. Suite 100, Tillamook, OR 97141 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 PM - 5:00 P.M. It will also be posted on potb. org or can be emailed. Pami Boomer Office Administrator/Budget Officer Port of Tillamook Bay www.potb.org

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NOTICE of BUDGET COMMIT-

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NIE WATER DISTRICT - A public meeting of the Budget Committee of Neahkahnie Water District, Tillamook County, state of Oregon to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 will be held via teleconference from the District office, 9155 Nehalem Rd., Nehalem, OR, 97131. The meeting will take place on the 25th day of April 2024 at 4:00PM. The purpose of the meeting is to present the budget message and receive comments from the public on the proposed budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the budget committee will take place. Any persons may appear at the meeting to discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the proposed budget may be viewed or obtained on or after April 17th, 2024 at the District office between the hours of 10:30AM and 3:00PM. Public notices may also be viewed online at the District’s website, www.nknwd.org. Persons wishing to attend or needing special accommodations for hearing, vision or physical impairments should contact the District Manager at least 48 hours before the meeting at 503-368-7309

and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (if applicable) and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to the sale date. For Sale Information Call: 916-939-0772 or Login to: www.nationwideposting.com In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and ‘beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. If there are any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, that the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Ben-

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$206,655.39 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 7/1/2023, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advanc-

a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 6/24/2024 at the hour of 1:00 PM, Standard

performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last